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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. More bang for your buck -- West Virginia Wesleyan College is ranked one of the south's Top 10 Schools for Best Value…a new facility in Clarksburg will help train workers in the natural gas and hydrogen energy industries…and Metro Valley CVBs  host a tourism conference for local businesses and organizations…on today's daily304. #1 – From MY BUCKHANNON – Building on a 134-year mission of academic excellence, service to others and equipping leaders, West Virginia Wesleyan College continues to gain recognition in prestigious college rankings. The college was ranked among the top 10 for Best Value in the South in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges and is listed as one of the Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review. College Raptor, a leading college planning platform, also selected West Virginia Wesleyan College as one of its Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast, based on graduation rates, retention, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student and other metrics via the National Center for Education Statistics. West Virginia Wesleyan College will host Fall Open Houses on October 26 and November 16, giving prospective students the opportunity to discover how they can find their place at their Home Among the Hills. For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/a-hidden-gem-west-virginia-wesleyan-college-named-among-best-in-region-by-u-s-news-and-world-report-the-princeton-review/   #2 – From WV NEWS – A new training facility planned for Clarksburg will help train the workforce of natural gas and hydrogen energy workers, helping prepare the workers and the companies involved — Hope Gas and Ullico — for a bright, safe future. The Edward M. Smith Natural Career and Life Skills Development Center will be a state-of-the-art training facility for Hope Utilities employees. Plans call for work on the project to begin this year, with the facility completed by the end of 2025. The 20,000-square-foot facility will feature fully renovated classrooms, labs and a nearby “Safety Town” to provide real-life, hands-on training. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/theet/opinion/editorials/preparing-tomorrows-workforce/article_56093266-8749-11ef-a659-ab7cd8856c3f.html   #3 – From METRO VALLEY – Register today for an engaging one-day tourism conference in Hurricane, West Virginia, organized by various Metro Valley convention and visitors bureaus. The Destination Metro Valley Conference takes place Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Participants will benefit from valuable insights provided by the West Virginia Department of Tourism, local tourism experts, and inspiring industry leaders. You will leave the conference feeling equipped, energized, and supported. Learn more: https://destinationmetrowv.square.site/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer  

Erika is a resident of Upshur County where she lives with her husband, Karl. Their daughter, Iris, is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and resides in Clarksburg. Erika was raised in West Virginia, the daughter of small business owners.  Her parents taught her work ethic and personal responsibility at an early age. Erika graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1997. While attending high school, she was a member of the band and frequently participated in extracurricular events such as theatre and Youth in Government.        Upon graduating high school, Erika attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where she double majored in Dramatic Arts and Political Science. She then attended law school at the University of Akron.       After passing both the Ohio and West Virginia bar exams, Erika returned to West Virginia and began practicing law at a litigation firm in Wheeling. Shortly thereafter, she made the jump to open her own practice in Upshur County. Erika is now the managing member of Klie Law Offices, PLLC. The firm that she now runs with her husband has three locations and employs forty people.        Erika enjoys volunteering for a variety of community and civic organizations from theatre to Head Start and the Chamber of Commerce. In her free time Erika enjoys physical activity and hiking the mountains of West Virginia with her family and their dog. She also enjoys traveling but has always found that nothing feels better than returning home to West Virginia. Http://KolenichForWV.com

Nonprofit organizations can play a very important role in building healthy communities by providing services that contribute to community stability, social mobility, public policy, and decision-making. Today we're speaking with Kathy Higgins, CEO of the Alliance for Healthier Generation. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization, a well-known one at that, that promotes healthy environments so that young people can achieve lifelong good health. Interview Summary   Kathy, it's really wonderful to reconnect that you and I interacted some when you were in North Carolina and head of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, and then you got called upon to be the CEO of the Alliance, a really interesting position. It's really wonderful to be able to talk to you again. Let's start maybe with a little bit of the history of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Can you tell us a bit about how it got started and over the years, how it's evolved? We've existed for almost 19 years now. We celebrate our 20-year anniversary next year. And we were started by two vital public health forces: the Clinton Foundation and President Clinton and also the American Heart Association. They came together 20 years ago and began discussing childhood obesity and what could a leading public health organization do to really work in systems change across the country at a local level. It is those two organizations that we look to as our founders and who helped us advance our work. It's a time flies story because it seems like just yesterday that the Alliance was created. There was a lot of excitement at the time for it, and over the work. It's done some really interesting things. So, in today's iteration of the Alliance, what are some of the main areas of focus? As I mentioned, we are a systems change organization. What we do is take a continuous improvement approach to advancing children's health. So, we are working typically in schools or after school time and certainly in communities to work on policy and practice change that are about promoting physical activity and healthy eating. And then addressing critical child health and adolescent health issues, which as we know, were exacerbated with the pandemic. Things like food access and social connectedness are just so important. Quality sleep, which our children are not getting enough of, or other things like vaping and tobacco sensation and on time vaccinations. Another thing that we know is that the pandemic had a dramatic impact on families and children on time vaccinations. So, this is the work that we do and working with the policy and practice change so that there there can be opportunity for healthy environments for the children. I think most everybody would probably agree that the targets that you're working on, healthy diet, physical activity, smoking, vaping habits and things like that are really important. But people might be a little less familiar with what you mean by addressing systems. Could you give some examples of what you mean by that? Right. What we know is that in United States, in fact, every public school must have a wellness policy and areas that need to be addressed. But what we'll do is work with the school in making sure that those policies are best suited for the families, the community, and the school, and what they want to do to support the health of children from a collaborative and supportive role. What we know is that we can create great change when that occurs. We work with more than 56,000 schools across the United States, and one of the things that we know is that our approach is really reflected in the America's Healthiest Schools recognition program each year. It's interesting to hear you talk about schools as an example of system change. And boy, working with 56,000 schools is pretty darn impressive. And it allows for out-sized influence of an organization like yours because if you can affect things like these school wellness policies and that gets multiplied across a ton of schools, it can really affect a lot of children. Exactly. We will work school to school, but we also work in districts and that allows us then to make even a bigger impact in the number of schools that we're reaching with these changes. It also brings the community together because then they're all operating under the same principles or the same focus areas of the work that they're committed to doing. What we do see is that we're able to assist them in implementing what are typically best practices in all sorts of topic areas. Whether it's strengthening the social emotional health and learning environment for the children, but also focusing on staff wellness. The whole notion, Kelly, of putting your oxygen mask on first before assisting others is something that has been incredibly important to us. We've certainly been very supported to do that work from a variety of funders. The other area that we've been able to make great strides in is this increasing of family and community engagement, which has been really significant for us. We've been honored to have Kohl's as a major supporter of our work. Their investment and then reinvestment and then once again, another reinvestment, really helped us engage with strategies that focused on increasing family wellbeing. So really then our three-legged stool becomes the school environment, the family environment, and the community environment, which we find is just really effective. So can we talk a little bit more about the community engagement and why is it important and how do you go about making it happen and what sort of impacts do you see it having? I think I may have mentioned already that we do use a continuous improvement model that we find is just really effective for when we're working in the school or school district level. It allows us to serve in a role of being a convener and bringing people together. What we know now is certainly after COVID that schools are no longer for walls of learning. They have a central role to the health of the community because of the services that they're providing or the services that families need them to provide. So, when we're working with a school, we're able to convene the right people that are in their community. They may be in the same zip code, they may be down the street, they may be across town. But they haven't come together around the same table to start to address issues that they may have prioritized that are impacting a host of things. It could be impacting attendance rates, it could be impacting academic achievement. And we're really able to work with them to dismantle the barriers to what would lead to success. To give a couple examples in North Carolina, in fact, we work in both Bertie and Roberson County and on vaccination adherence, and also making sure that the children that may have deferred their well-child visits or their age-appropriate vaccinations during COVID that we've worked with convening just as mentioned, the right players, the right people in the community to come together. And in both those counties we've been able to have nearly 250 students that are healthy back to school and fully vaccinated as they should be and that they deserve to be and as their families wanted them to be, but the time the resources just wasn't there or convenient enough to do. And so, this really has allowed the community to have a great win. It's a great example of just the importance of sitting down together, looking at the data and thinking about how we can all make a difference. Kathy, what you've reminded me of as you've been talking about this is that there's sort of a sweet spot that you've attained. If all you paid attention to were best practices, you'd say, well, okay, everything that works in these other places is going to work in your place, which of course might only be partially true. But if you only work locally, then you'd miss the opportunity to be learning what's happening elsewhere that might help you. And you're kind of at the intersection of these things, aren't you? Thank you for saying that. That's exactly where we sit - at that intersection. Sometimes we feel in a continuous improvement model that there's a no wrong door, so to speak. And so, when we're engaging with a school, school community, a community, or even a school district, that we're able to sit with them in proximity and talk through what are the issues that they're facing, where their children are most at risk, and what is it that they are working to prioritize. Because we also know that if we can move them through a process and achieve success and really answer the question, is anyone better off? So to really be outcomes focused. Then, what we know is that there are other opportunities for improvement that we can continue that work. Part of the success here is just pausing and celebrating what good work this community is doing together. This school is doing together. Tell us if you will, a little bit about how the work of the Alliance is funded, because I know you draw support from a number of quarters. You mentioned Kohl's, but overall how is the work funded? Thanks for asking. You know, one of the things I did mention to start with is the Clinton Foundation and President Clinton, specifically with his leadership supporting the health of children and families and the Heart Association. But the significant financial supporter and strategic supporter at the time was the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They really put significant resources behind the creation of Healthier Generation. But the other thing that they did is put their brightest minds and public health leadership behind the creation of why we would exist and what would be the pillars of our organization that would serve well to make a difference. So having a technology backbone, which allows us to have an action center. Meaning that any school, any teacher, any administrator, any parent can access our training and our tools for free. Through our website, we have marketing and communication that follow best practices for how to create change and how to communicate change to the audiences that we're reaching out to our subject matter expertise and then measurement and evaluation. And it's this ability that really attracted funders like Kaiser Permanente. While schools have been central to our work, this digital platform really allowed our action center to help and support this access of no cost assessment tools, trainings, resources. Kaiser Permanente has been a key supporter of our work since 2013. I mentioned Kohl's as well, as such a significant supporter allowing us to reach 10 million families since the inception of our work together with them. Del Monte Foods is another significant supportive of ours. They allow us to implement the America's Healthiest School Awards program. I would be lost if I didn't mention Mackenzie Scott. She wanted to invest in whole child health equity and we were identified as an organization that was worthy of her funding and definitely was the largest single gift from a philanthropist that we've ever received. So, we were so grateful for that, that call called. That's wonderful affirmation. No question. It's nice to hear you have such a broad base of funding because that's a sign that people are thinking you're doing things right. I'm not sure I'm in a the best position to be completely objective about this because over the years I've received funding from through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a number of projects. But it's amazing how often their imprint comes up when you talk about organizations that are doing creative work and you go back to the beginnings and Robert Wood Johnson was often there doing these things when nobody else was. And it's really wonderful to see the long-term consequence of that investment that they made. Well, let's talk about some new work you're doing in the schools. I know that a relatively new effort of the Alliance involves the expansion of resources in terms of a playbook in the schools. Can you explain what that's all about? Oh yes. This was really born out of the pandemic environment and our need and the schools need to know better guidance on the work that we can do to create healthier environments when so many demands are being put on us. We all know what happened to the food service staff of any school. They became the food service staff of the community during the COVID years. Kohl's wanted us to partner with selected communities across the country to implement what would be really a new family engagement strategy to support children's health and developing. What we call and refer to as our Healthy at Home playbook for schools to forge stronger relationships with families. We know that when schools and the families are working together and schools are understanding what families need, and families are able to be in a position to be heard and communicate what their needs are, that together they can really make a difference. We've been pretty excited the collection of resources. They're both in English and in Spanish on topics such as nutrition, staying active, mental wellbeing, social emotional health and stress and we've been pretty excited to have that implemented. I could see how you'd be excited about that. So, let me ask a final question. The word policy has come up several times. Is it part of the purview of the alliance to argue for policy changes? You mentioned schools. So, for example, would the Alliance be in a position to argue for tighter nutrition standards in schools or even something beyond the schools, like something dealing with food marketing directed at kids or front of package labeling or really anything like that? We stay out of the advocacy and lobbying lane, but we do focus on the small P policy change in schools so that we're helping schools manage their policies. But the area where we've had success is in creating a difference. We had a great partnership many years ago with McDonald's and worked with them on changes that they were committed to making in their healthy meals. And what we know is when McDonald's makes a big shift, so goes the market. Our body of work was the removing of sugary sodas from the menu board so that you would have to opt for that versus low fat milk or water and adding the sliced apples. I think that might be one of our hallmarks of the work that we've done over the years: sliced apples, carrot sticks, the GO-GURT that was being offered. And then removing either the higher sodium or higher fat items from the leaderboards so that they have to ask for them in order to have them as part of the Happy Meal. That was some significant work that we were able to do. And the other work we did in our early years was getting the three soda manufacturers, whether Pepsi and Coke and Dr. Pepper to agree to come together and remove sugar sodas from our public schools and replace it with a better price point of water. And it's something I know President Clinton is very proud of because I think a 90% of schools were on board with that work after about a three-year period. I think it really made a difference. Bio Kathy Higgins, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, is a national expert on health care and philanthropy, having previously served as the president and CEO of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. Higgins leads Healthier Generation's team of nearly 100 professional staff across the nation working to make the healthy choice the easy choice for all children. Prior to taking on the role of Healthier Generation CEO in January 2019, Higgins spent more than 30 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, where her roles span leading public health engagement, corporate communications, community relations, and corporate affairs. In 2000, Higgins led the launch of the Blue Cross NC Foundation. As president and CEO of the Blue Cross NC Foundation, Higgins led unprecedented growth, including the strategic investment of more than $150 million into North Carolina communities through more than 1,000 grants to improve the health of vulnerable populations, support physical activity and nutrition programs, and help nonprofit groups improve their organizational capacity. Higgins was also a significant advocate in Blue Cross NC's early adoption of Healthier Generation's decade-long innovative insurance benefit program, designed to encourage clinicians to extend weight management and obesity prevention services to kids and families. Higgins holds a bachelor's degree in education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and completed her master's work in community health education from Virginia Tech. She currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina and is the mother to twin boys.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Debra Dean Murphy, Ph.D. and Jess Scott, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through various aspects of the college and university sphere.      Dr. Murphy and Dr. Scott join us to discuss their work as professors and co-directors of the Center for Restorative Justice at West Virginia Wesleyan College. They share insights into the center's mission and its focus on community building, both on campus and in the larger region. Highlighting the diverse topics explored, including climate collapse, racial justice, and overconsumption, they foster open dialogue and learning outside traditional classroom settings.    Dr. Murphy and Dr. Scott provide insights into the center's partnerships with local organizations that address homelessness, food insecurity, and addiction through meal services and circle conversations. They emphasize the pivotal role of students in driving initiatives, citing examples of student-led interventions that challenge punitive systems and promote restorative justice.    Dr. Murphy is a professor of Religious Studies and the co-director of the Center for Restorative Justice at West Virginia Wesleyan College. She is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles, and is currently working on a monograph tentatively titled “Grieving the End of the World: Climate Collapse and Other Breakdowns.”    Dr. Scott is an associate professor of Gender Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College and the co-director of the Center for Restorative Justice. Her research is primarily concerned with the spatial politics of sexuality in South Africa and the US South. Her first monograph, “Home Is Where Your Politics Are,” will be published in June of 2024.    Tune in to learn more about their work and gain insight into how students' grassroots initiatives are creating actionable hope and fostering change, not just within campus walls, but across entire communities. 

Lewis C. Cantley, PhD, is a Professor of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School. Prior to this appointment, he was the Margaret and Herman Sokol Professor and Meyer Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medical College/Ronald P. Stanton Clinical Cancer Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital (2012-22). Dr. Cantley is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, obtained a PhD in biophysical chemistry from Cornell University, completed postdoctoral training at Harvard University, and subsequently taught and conducted research in biochemistry, physiology and cancer biology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. His laboratory discovered the PI 3-Kinase pathway that plays a critical role in insulin signaling and in cancers.Dr. Cantley was elected to the National Academy of Inventors in 2020, the Institute of Medicine in 2014, the National Academy of Sciences in 2001, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1999. Among his other awards are the ASBMB Avanti Award for Lipid Research in 1998, the Heinrich Wieland Preis for Lipid Research in 2000, the Caledonian Prize from the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2002, the 2005 Pezcoller Foundation–AACR International Award for Cancer Research, the 2009 Rolf Luft Award for Diabetes and Endocrinology Research from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, the 2011 Pasrow Prize for Cancer Research, the 2013 Breakthrough in Life Sciences Prize and the 2013 Jacobaeus Prize for Diabetes Research from the Karolinska Institute and the 2015 AACR Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship.

On today's episode, I speak with Coach Adam from the West Virginia Wesleyan Women's Program. We talk about how in recruiting, he looks deeper than soccer. He describes their special, small-town location. Lastly, we discuss how he likes their team to possess and create counterattacks.    #soccer #collegesoccer #highschoolsoccer #soccercoach #soccercoaches #soccerrecruiting #collegesoccerrecruiting #collegesoccerplayer #highschoolsoccerplayer #ncaa #d1 #d2 #d3 #naia #njcaa #juco #collegerecruiting #soccerlife #clubsoccer #socceracademy #menssoccer #womenssoccer #boyssoccer #girlssoccer   See all our interviews. Check out college soccer ID camp listings. Get valuable free college recruiting resources, all at https://discovercollegesoccer.com/   Join the Discover College Soccer Study Table! Get all the resources you need to manage the college recruiting process! https://discovercollegesoccer.com/studytable --- DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Be sure you subscribe so you can stay up-to-date with our latest videos. --- Follow us here: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/Discover_CS FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverCollegeSoccer INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/discover_cs/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@discover_cs

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, April 22 Swing into your Almost Heaven getaway with new scenic photo opportunities…West Virginia kicks off the first state-themed NFT project…and view the amazing astrophotography of Dave Green…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVNS-TV – Now you can bring home unique souvenir photos courtesy of Almost Heaven Swings stationed at scenic areas of the state. The West Virginia Department of Tourism has teamed up with students at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center to build the super-sized wooden swing sets for visitors to stage their vacation photos. Perch in a swing against scenic backdrops like Blackwater Falls, the State Capitol, and the Glade Creek Grist Mill for a photographic memento of your Almost Heaven getaway.  For a full list of the Almost Heaven Swings and their locations, visit WV Tourism's website. Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/see-mountain-state-sights-at-these-almost-heaven-swing-locations/   #2 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – Thanks to the combined efforts of four '90s era West Virginia Wesleyan College classmates and five pioneering West Virginia-based artists, West Virginia has the distinction of being home to the world's very first state-themed NFT project! Titled 1863nft, the project consists of 304 individual digital assets representing 50 pieces of original art. The project aims to rally a community of West Virginia & web3 enthusiasts to celebrate the positive virtues of the state through a boutique collection of digital art depicting iconic people, places, and things associated with the Mountain State.  While blockchain technology is still quite new, several of the artists involved with 1863ft have actively worked in the space, including Jamie Lester, creator of Bird Girl NFT.   “I'm always excited about emerging mediums of artistic expression,” said the award-winning Morgantown-based artist. “The opportunity to join a group of fellow West Virginia artists to celebrate all that's great about this state was a no-brainer.”   For more information, visit www.1863nft.com or follow the project on Twitter and Instagram @1863nft. Read more: https://wvbusinesslink.com/2023/04/11/1863nft-leads-the-mountain-state-into-the-web3-revolution/   #3 – From GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY – A site planted with giant radio telescopes listening in on alien conversations (maybe) is an obvious place to do landscape astrophotography, but it's not that easy. The site sits in a “Quiet Zone.” Specifically, it's located in the National Radio Quiet Zone consisting of 13,000 square miles of limited radio and cell signal. This not only limits the use of cell phones and microwave ovens in certain areas near the site but also all electronics, such as cameras. Astrophotography requires a lot of gear, and the camera is pretty high on the list. Photographer Dave Green gave it a shot--literally and figuratively--and came away with some amazing photos. “I do my best to create an image that represents a reality that we just can't see with our eyes. I've always done that with my photography, and the photos of Green Bank were no exception,” Green said. “I didn't realize how important that was until NASA reached out to me. They told me that my photo of Orion over Green Bank was being considered for an APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day).” View the amazing images on Green Bank Observatory's website. Read more: https://greenbankobservatory.org/the-astrophotography-of-west-virginias-dave-green/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This week's guests take the phrase “his and hers” to a whole other level. Alison and Craig, husband and wife duo, are the owners of Alamr Building and Remodeling Co. Allison joined Almar's team full-time in 2002 after graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College. As CEO, Allison oversees the team as a whole. Originally from West Virginia, Craig joined the Almar Team in 2004 as a carpenter. He then moved into project management and currently leads Almar's project development team. Together they've helped Almar continue their journey for over 60 years. Start listening to Alison and Craig's story now!

Thrilled to welcome Mike Davis to the show this week!  A seasoned pharmaceutical sales professional and former quarterback at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Mike has over 22 years of life science sales, training, and leadership experience, including 14 years working directly for pharmaceutical companies.0:30 Mikes Athletic Background10:30 Transition and Getting into Pharma Sales17:15 Why Athletes/Veterans Succeed in Pharma26:15 Advice for Getting into Pharma/First Pharma Job42:20 Elite Sales Skill & Being a Pro

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Kate Reed, is a wise and gifted teacher whose passion for discovery will inspire you. Kate Reed works with leaders across West Virginia in her role as Communications & Development Manager at Leadership West Virginia. Kate also works as Co-Founder & President of Wonder & Grow, a non-profit she co-created in 2018. Its mission is to ignite a sense of wonder and grow understanding and connection with the natural world through curiosity driven exploration and mindfulness practices.  Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Master's Degree at George Washington University. She is a certified teacher, experienced in yoga, along with various modes of meditation and mindfulness. Kate spends her free time exploring in nature with her family in the  Monongahela National Forest among the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia. Settle in and get ready. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Kate Reed is one of the wisest people I know.   Resources Wonder & Grow website Kate Reed on LinkedIn Book Kate mentioned “Lord Teach Me to Pray” on Amazon   Stay Connected with Us www.TheMainThingPodcast.com Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell   Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding.   Content You'll Love in This Episode [0:02:00] - Brief bio for Kate Reed [0:02:58] - Opening dialog [0:03:13] - Explore the meaning and richness of wonder [0:04:57] - Growing up in nature amidst the Allegheny Mountains [0:05:48] - Kate paints a word picture of the Monongahela Forest [0:07:32] - How Skip and Kate are connected [0:08:31] - Opportunity for you to keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [0:09:42] - Kate shares her Main Thing wisdom lesson [0:10:24] - Kate recalls when her Main Thing crystallized; a special book [0:11:33] - Story of a recent time when Kate had to apply her wisdom [0:12:19] - Signals inside our bodies tell us we need to slow down [0:13:28] - Thank-you and goodbye [0:13:50] - Outro

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College's new director of career services and experiential learning discovered his own passion in helping students navigate their next steps. Dr. Justin Bowers recently came to the College from Upshur County Schools. “For a long time, I have wanted to connect to higher education,” he said. “I was teaching at the high school last year. I loved the opportunity to teach, but really got passionate about helping upperclassmen think about next steps – whether that was higher education, employment or enlisting in the military – that was the most fun I had. “When I saw the position of director of career services and experiential learning was open, I felt like it was a great fit. Being a community member, I have floated around the outskirts of West Virginia Wesleyan College, but to be a part of this community in this role is really, really exciting to me.” The Office of Career Services and Experiential Learning has also moved. Students will find Bowers on the second floor of the Benedum Campus Center in the Student Development suite when they return in August. “My primary roles are going to be networking to make sure we have strong internships and experiential learning opportunities for students,” Bowers said. “I will also be developing career services to help students with building effective resumes and cover letters, interview skills, finding the right job or grad school after college.” Bowers views his office as a campus resource center for students as they look at their next professional steps. “Everybody comes to college thinking about what they are excited to learn, what they are passionate about, what career they want to pursue,” he said. “I think having a resource with very practical steps they can take to move toward their goals is very helpful.” Bowers grew up in Buckhannon and moved back in 2012. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational leadership and has spent the last 10 years pastoring a church locally and working in the school system while building a business for leadership developing and coaching and consulting. He and his wife, Carrie, have four daughters. Source: https://www.wvwc.edu/news/new-west-virginia-wesleyan-college-career-services-director-ready-to-assist-students/ Thank you for listening!

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, never had children of her own. We revisit this conversation with  Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, who tells us that Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the  movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined the AWF Union podcast and announced the UVC was designated a constituency organization by the AFL-CIO as an independent organization. He also urged veterans to manage their stress when watching news about the war in Ukraine and discussed the report by the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment.        Laborers International Union of North America Local 814 Business Manager Kristi Snider was today's second guest. She spoke about efforts to organize healthcare and social assistance workers in West Virginia, contract negotiations with West Virginia Wesleyan College and how an app helped increase member participation.

Weather causes headaches overnight with flooding in northern West Virginia and more than 20 thousand power outages due to the wind. Lawmakers advance a bill which could potentially arm teachers if they wish in the classrooms of West Virginia Schools. Governor Jim Justice says the time has come to get rid of masks in West Virginia schools. The wife of a former U.S.Navy engineer who admitted to espionage activity will be in court in Martinsburg today. The President of West Virginia Wesleyan College is out. In sports, back to back wins for Marshall basketball and the WVU baseball season starts the season today. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

In this episode we speak with the very wise Joanne Soliday, higher education author, speaker, presidential advisor, and catalyst for change. With over 30 years' experience on college and university campuses, Joanne transforms each environment she touches through her strategic vision and ability to speak truth. Following over twenty years in leadership positions at Elon University and West Virginia Wesleyan College, Joanne founded Credo, a higher education consulting firm dedicated to empowering small, independent colleges and universities to thrive. In her work at Credo, Joanne has partnered with over 250 private colleges and universities. This strategic work led to her to co-author two books for leaders in higher education. Her most recent book, “PIVOT: A Vision for the New University,” explicates a picture of possibility for the future of independent colleges and universities; it is the critical reimagining of how that education is shaped, providing a vision for the new university. Joanne's first book, “Surviving to Thriving: A Planning Framework for Leaders of Private Colleges and Universities,” is a guide for independent college and university leaders, unpacking the nine critical elements of the Thriving Framework® through which institutional health can be both understood and improved. To learn more about Joanne's professional journey, see here.

Dr. Lewis Cantley is the Director of the Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medical College as well as the Stanton Clinical Cancer Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. In addition, he is Co-Founder of Petra Pharma and Agios Pharmaceuticals. His research investigates signal transduction. He has spent most of his career trying to improve our understanding of cell signaling pathways at a molecular level since many diseases, such as cancer, involve defects in signaling. Outside science, he is an avid reader of science fiction, mystery, and history books. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from West Virginia Wesleyan College and his Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from Cornell University. Lewis conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University, and served on the faculty at Harvard University, as well as Tufts University before joining the faculty at Cornell. Lewis has received many awards and honors during his career, including the 2005 Pezcoller Foundation-American Association for Cancer Research International Award for Cancer Research, the 2013 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, the 2015 Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine, the 2015 Wolf Prize, the 2015 Association of American Cancer Institutes Distinguished Scientist Award, the 2015 Canada Cairdner award, and he was named one of “The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds” in 2015 by Thomson Reuter. Lewis is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, and the European Life Sciences Academy. Lewis is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

My guest is Dr. Christopher Swart @doctor.swart joined American International College in the Summer of 2021. Christopher received his undergraduate and graduate degree from Bridgewater State University where he studied Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning. After graduating from Bridgewater State University, he went on to work with three division one athletic programs and worked with athletes ranging from the youth to professional levels. In addition to his expertise in sports performance, he has also worked with a wide range of general and clinical populations in a variety of different health and fitness settings. Following his career in sports performance, he received his PhD from Springfield College specializing in Exercise Physiology where he was responsible for teaching Exercise Physiology Laboratory courses. Prior to his current role at American International College, he has held faculty positions at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Bridgewater State University and Endicott College. He has helped direct the Human Performance Laboratory at two different institutions he has worked for. Lastly, Dr. Swart is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and truly enjoys helping students bridge the gap between the science and applied concepts of health and fitness/sport performance. He truly enjoys meeting new people and guiding young professionals on how to pursue a career in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning so don't ever hesitate to reach out to him! On this espisde we get to know Dr. Chris a bit and we the discuss four workout myths. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-zaragoza/message

While none of us wants to ever need to call 911, the truth is, many of us will. It is good to know that emergency medical professionals are required to follow infection prevention and control best practices but that is not always so easy. This episode sheds light on the unique needs of the EMS professional setting. Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE About our Guests: Alexander Isakov, MD, MPH Dr. Isakov is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and the director of Emory's Section of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. He is also the Executive Director for Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. Dr. Isakov is on the American College of Emergency Physicians Epidemic Expert Panel. He is the EMS lead for the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) and is a designated Subject Matter Expert for ASPR TRACIE, with whom he led the development of the EMS Infectious Disease Playbook. He is the medical director for the Emory-Grady EMS Biosafety Transport Program. Dr. Isakov has an MD from the University of Pittsburgh and an MPH from Boston University. He completed his residency training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and his EMS fellowship with Boston EMS. Dr. Isakov practices clinically in the emergency department of Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST Jill obtained a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College in Biology and a Master of Science from Marshall University in Exercise Science. She began her career as a cardiac rehab therapist in Huntington, WV. Jill began working as an IP in 2009, obtained her CIC after 1 year in the field, and became a Fellow of APIC in 2016. Jill became involved in APIC in 2009 with the DC Chapter, becoming the secretary in 2012, President-Elect in 2013 and the President in 2014. Jill was the 2015-2016 APIC Emergency Management Committee Chairman and is currently the AAMI Protective Barriers Committee co-chair. Jill is a certified EMT and is certified in sterile processing through IAHCSMM. She is currently working in Atlanta, GA as the Manager of Infection Prevention at Emory University Hospital Midtown.  

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/Koon My friend and today's podcast guest Jason Koon is a professional poker player. As of August 2021, he is the 10th highest earner in history, with nearly $32,000,000 in winnings.  Originally from West Virginia, Jason was raised outdoors, spending much of his childhood fishing, hunting, and playing sports. Jason attended West Virginia Wesleyan College on a track scholarship where he competed as a sprinter. He would go on to graduate with a finance undergraduate degree, as well as an M.B.A. Jason found poker in college after suffering a severe hip injury. Within months he was winning money playing on the internet. By the time Jason finished university, he was winning at high-stakes poker games on the internet. After taking a finance job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jason almost immediately quit and decided to give playing poker for a living a chance. Jason is married to his wife Bianca and has a newborn son, Calum. They reside in Las Vegas, NV. Detailed show notes containing links to resources, podcasts and articles mentioned in today's show can be found at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/koon In this episode, you'll hear: -The mental and physical grind of becoming and remaining an elite poker player... -How to excel at poker without getting into the trap of gambling... -Nootropics and smart drugs that assist with focus... -Meditation and keeping the mental game optimized... **Specific nootropics for optimal brain function with special guest Lucas Aoun... -And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Clean Protein -Organifi Red Juice -Clearlight Saunas -Vuori bengreenfieldfitness.com/koon

Angel Riley is a Success Coach, 2X Amazon International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Executive Contributing Writer for BrainzMagazine.Emboldened to inspire many, Coach Angel helps women grow their side hustle into a six-figure business. She is a master at helping women resist the stronghold of perfectionism and self-sabotage. Coach Angel believes the infatuation with needing every detail hashed out stifles ife's natural progression.Always ready to be a valuable resource and source of inspiration for the overwhelmed and overworkedcorporate executive ready to scale a side hustle, Coach Angel hosts the daytime talk radio show, The Chronicles of Doing Too Much available on Total Entertainment Radio, iHeart Radio, and your favorite podcast platform.When Coach Angel is not motivating us with her infectious laugh, upbeat personality, and signature phrase– you are the heartbeat of your destiny, she shatters glass ceilings in corporate America. For more than twodecades, Coach Angel has managed multi-million-dollar political affairs programs for Fortune 500corporations and prominent trade associations. In 2014, she was recognized as Women in GovernmentRelations (WGR) Distinguished Member, the organization's highest honor. Coach Angel is known as oneof the industry's subject matter experts in campaign finance and business compliance, political fundraising,grassroots education, program branding, and reputation management.Coach Angel has been featured in several media outlets including CBS, NBC, and Fox. Additionally, shehas graced the cover of many digital and print magazines, most notably Creating Your Seat At The Table,Brown CEO, Shout Out Atlanta, and Women of Dignity. In 2021, she received the Brainz Magazine CREAGlobal Award (along with the fabulous Oprah Winfrey) for her corporate and coaching accomplishmentsand named one of the Top 21 Fierce and Fabulous Women in Business by Jesus, Coffee, and Prayer PR.A native of Washington DC, Coach Angel served the Ward 7 community where she grew up with countlessvolunteer hours through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and as an IDEA Public Charter Schoolboard member.Coach Angel has a Master of Public Administration from Southeastern University and BA in InternationalStudies from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She currently resides in southern Maryland and works dailyto make sure she and her clients are not doing too much to achieve their goals.

Angel Riley is a Success Coach, 2X Amazon International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Executive Contributing Writer for BrainzMagazine. Emboldened to inspire many, Coach Angel helps women grow their side hustle into a six-figure business. She is a master at helping women resist the stronghold of perfectionism and self-sabotage. Coach Angel believes the infatuation with needing every detail hashed out stifles ife's natural progression. Always ready to be a valuable resource and source of inspiration for the overwhelmed and overworked corporate executive ready to scale a side hustle, Coach Angel hosts the daytime talk radio show, The Chronicles of Doing Too Much available on Total Entertainment Radio, iHeart Radio, and your favorite podcast platform. When Coach Angel is not motivating us with her infectious laugh, upbeat personality, and signature phrase – you are the heartbeat of your destiny, she shatters glass ceilings in corporate America. For more than two decades, Coach Angel has managed multi-million-dollar political affairs programs for Fortune 500 corporations and prominent trade associations. In 2014, she was recognized as Women in Government Relations (WGR) Distinguished Member, the organization's highest honor. Coach Angel is known as one of the industry's subject matter experts in campaign finance and business compliance, political fundraising, grassroots education, program branding, and reputation management. Coach Angel has been featured in several media outlets including CBS, NBC, and Fox. Additionally, she has graced the cover of many digital and print magazines, most notably Creating Your Seat At The Table, Brown CEO, Shout Out Atlanta, and Women of Dignity. In 2021, she received the Brainz Magazine CREA Global Award (along with the fabulous Oprah Winfrey) for her corporate and coaching accomplishments and named one of the Top 21 Fierce and Fabulous Women in Business by Jesus, Coffee, and Prayer PR. A native of Washington DC, Coach Angel served the Ward 7 community where she grew up with countless volunteer hours through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and as an IDEA Public Charter School board member. Coach Angel has a Master of Public Administration from Southeastern University and BA in International Studies from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She currently resides in southern Maryland and works daily to make sure she and her clients are not doing too much to achieve their goals.

Ricky Tucker is a writer, teacher, and voguer. He's the author of And the Category Is ... New York's Vogue, House, and Ballroom Community (Beacon Press). Sponsor love: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing Social Media: @CNFPod Newsletter: brendanomeara.com Patreon.com/cnfpod

Jen A. Miller returns after a near-five-year absence from the show to talk about her new e-book about supercharging your freelance career. She's @byJenAMiller on Twitter. Sponsor love: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing and Casualty of Words, a writing podcast for people in a hurry. Social: @CNFPod Patreon: patreon.com/cnfpod Newsletter and show notes: brendanomeara.com

Today, Michael and I discuss how to break free from all the negativity we seem to be surrounded by in this world gone mad.  So, listen to this podcast episode and break free from the BS and learn how to live the life you want, free of drama and assclowns.  Yes, those idiots will still be around, but find your inner hippie, and find your inner peace! About My Guest: Michael is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10.  Topics Discussed: A bit about MichaelAre we really swimming in a sea of negativity todayIs negativity contagious Is it possible for you to change your perception of the world around youWhat are the keys to developing and maintaining a positive mindsetHow does meditation work in forming a positive attitudeWhat is neuroplasticity and how can it help shape your mind and outlook Episode Resources: * Michael's website: http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com * Coupon Code for The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website:Where ALL Gary's Products Are Sold  https://thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Today, Michael and I discuss how to break free from all the negativity we seem to be surrounded by in this world gone mad.  So, listen to this podcast episode and break free from the BS and learn how to live the life you want, free of drama and assclowns.  Yes, those idiots will still be around, but find your inner hippie, and find your inner peace! About My Guest: Michael is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10.  Topics Discussed: A bit about MichaelAre we really swimming in a sea of negativity todayIs negativity contagious Is it possible for you to change your perception of the world around youWhat are the keys to developing and maintaining a positive mindsetHow does meditation work in forming a positive attitudeWhat is neuroplasticity and how can it help shape your mind and outlook Episode Resources: * Michael's website: http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com * Coupon Code for The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website:Where ALL Gary's Products Are Sold  https://www.thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Gabe Grinder is the Head Coach at Ottawa University, an NAIA school in Ottawa Kansas. He played collegiately at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2007-2008, and finished up his college career graduating from Southeastern University in 2011. Coach Grinder started his coaching career in 2012 at first-year program Florida Christian College, now known as Johnson University. From 2013-2018 he was a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at many different colleges including: Southeastern University, Morningside College, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Oklahoma Wesleyan College. Then in 2018 he was hired as the Head Coach at Ottawa University where he still remains. In this episode, we start off talking about all of the traveling Coach Grinder has done, moving from program to program and leaving his mark. We also talk heavily about how he brings faith and ministry into his programs, including why and how he prays over his players. Coach Grinder views coaching a baseball team as a chance to develop young men, and allow them to grow their faith if they have already encountered it and offer a chance to encounter it for those guys who have not. He believes winning baseball games is a byproduct of focusing on growth and relationships. We also talk about the high-level speed of their practices and why that is a huge part of their success, as well as why his team competes in everything they do. Additionally, Coach Grinder and I discuss athletic directors and administrators and why his expectations of those led him to Ottawa University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiob/support

Kimberly A. Reed just finished up a 2-year term as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Export- Import Bank of the United States (EXIM - https://www.exim.gov). She was the first woman to lead EXIM in the agency's 87-year history, was the first recipient of EXIM's highest honor, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Award, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2019 on a strong bi-partisan basis. EXIM provides loans, guarantees, and export credit insurance for the export of U.S. goods and services from enterprises ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses in a multitude of sectors including infrastructure, power, agriculture, transportation/aviation, health care, commodities, industrial, and technology. Ms. Reed was recognized for successfully navigating Congress to re-open EXIM after four years of dormancy and transforming the mission and impact of the 515-person independent federal agency. Ms. Reed also spearheaded EXIM's historic, longest-ever Congressional re-authorization of seven years and a significant new mandate, the Program on China and Transformational Exports, which focuses on industries including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, wireless communication (5G), renewable energy, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, and the space industry. Prior to EXIM, Ms. Reed spent her career working at senior levels in both the public and private sectors. Ms. Reed served as President of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation where she worked with multi-national food, agriculture, and nutrition companies to understand consumer insights, communicate the science, and increase U.S. sales and exports. At the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Ms. Reed headed the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, where she oversaw the award of $4 billion in tax credits, loans, and grants to financial institutions and economic development groups investing in distressed communities across the nation. Ms. Reed also served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretaries John Snow and Henry Paulson, as well as counsel to three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives—Ways and Means, Government Reform and Oversight, and Education and the Workforce Committees, where she focused on Congressional investigations, oversight, and reform of federal agencies. She was also Vice President for Financial Markets Policy at Lehman Brothers in New York. Recognized as one of the “100 Women Leaders in STEM,” Washingtonian's “Most Powerful Women in Washington,” and West Virginia Executive's “Lawyers and Leaders,“ Ms. Reed previously served on the Boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Impact Movement, American Swiss Foundation, National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research, Tax Coalition, and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She was the first woman elected as Chair of the Republican National Lawyers Association and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Reed earned her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and B.S. in biology from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), earned a Professional Certificate in Finance from the New York Institute of Finance, and, with a passion for travel, she has visited more than one hundred countries.

A rich cattleman's hidden fortune may never be found when he is brutally murdered in his own house. Can Abner and Martin crack the case in an abandoned mansion in the woods?   We talk to Dr. Lynn Linder of West Virginia Wesleyan College about the origins of detective fiction, and why the gothic and detective literary genres go so well together.   This audio production contains the full text of Melville Davisson Post's story, "A Twilight Adventure" from the collection Uncle Abner: Master of Mysteries. A copy of the book can be obtained from West Virginia University Press. wvhumanities.org facebook.com/wvhumanities instagram.com/wvhumanities/ twitter.com/WVHumanities  

Dr. Casey Lynn is a native of the north. Born in Alaska and raised in northern Minnesota she has a passion for the winter wonderland.Dr. Casey Lynn earned a bachelor's of science in Business Management from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN while playing women's ice hockey. There she found the importance of maintaining optimal function and the opportunity to live a better life through chiropractic care.Dr. Casey Lynn graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. While studying chiropractic she obtainedAdvanced Certification in Torque Release TechniqueWebster CertificationDr. Casey Lynn is a member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association and Westbrook BNI. Her passion lies with education of the local community, including schools and families of Scarborough. She knows that through neurologically based chiropractic care families, pregnant mom's, babies and children may live a life of unbound potential. Dr. Bob learned from an early age about meticulous work and having pride in every detail. Instead of taking over the stone mason family business, he took his father's advice and went on to receive a bachelor's of science degree in Biology at West Virginia Wesleyan College. During his undergraduate program he learned much about academics but most importantly, he discovered his passion and made the pivotal decision to pursue chiropractic.Dr. Bob graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, known for their study of chiropractic philosophy and principled chiropractic care. While studying chiropractic he obtained Advanced Certification in Torque Release TechniqueAcademy of Chiropractic Excellence ProgramDr. Bob not only expresses his life passion through chiropractic but also through the US Army. As a service member he has first hand understanding of the turmoil that military members may experience. This is why in practice he focuses on mental health and stability, allowing the body to heal and progress to its unbound potential.Welcome of the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

Allison K. Williams returns to talk about her new book Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Book (Woodhall Press, 2021). She's @GuerillaMemoir on social media. Thanks to West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing for the support. Social Media: @CNFPod Patreon: patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com

Earl Swift, author of Across the Airless Wilds: The Lunar Rover and the Triumph of the Final Moon Landings, returns to talk about his latest book. Sponsor help: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing Membership: patreon.com/cnfpod Social Media: @CNFPod

Ruby McConnell is the author of Ground Truth: A Geological Survey of a Life and A Woman's Guide to the Wild. She is @rubygonewild on Twitter and Instagram. Show notes are at brendanomeara.com and you can support the show by heading to patreon.com/cnfpod.  Thanks to West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing for the support.

Suzanne Roberts (@suzanneroberts28) is the author of Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel (University of Nebraska Press, 2020).  Suzanne talks about: Big wins Writing in community The Wordy Girls Rejection clubs And how not to sound like a douchebag when talking about travel Support for the show: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing HippoCamp21 Patreon: patreon.com/cnfpod Social Media: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.com

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot welcomes back author Karen Salyer McElmurrary to talk about her new book: VOICE LESSONS: ESSAYS. Karen Salyer McElmurray's Surrendered Child: A Birth Mother's Journey, was an AWP Award Winner for Creative Nonfiction. Her novels are The Motel of the Stars, Editor's Pick by Oxford American, and Strange Birds in the Tree of Heaven, winner of the Chaffin Award for Appalachian Writing. Her nonfiction work has been three times Notable in Best American Essays, several times a Pushcart nominee, and a recipient of the Annie Dillard Award for the Essay, the New Southerner Award and the Orison Anthology Award for Creative Nonfiction. She has co-edited, with poet Adrian Blevins, an essay collection called Walk till the Dogs Get Mean. Wanting Radiance, her newest novel, was released in April 2020 from University Press of Kentucky. An essay collection called Voice Lessons is currently under contract with Iris Press. McElmurray teaches in the Low Residency Program at West Virginia Wesleyan College and as part-time Associate Professor at Gettysburg College. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliot-parker/support

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot welcomes back author Karen Salyer McElmurray to talk about her new book, VOICE LESSONS: ESSAYS. Karen Salyer McElmurray's Surrendered Child: A Birth Mother's Journey, was an AWP Award Winner for Creative Nonfiction. Her novels are The Motel of the Stars, Editor's Pick by Oxford American, and Strange Birds in the Tree of Heaven, winner of the Chaffin Award for Appalachian Writing. Her nonfiction work has been three times Notable in Best American Essays, several times a Pushcart nominee, and a recipient of the Annie Dillard Award for the Essay, the New Southerner Award and the Orison Anthology Award for Creative Nonfiction. She has co-edited, with poet Adrian Blevins, an essay collection called Walk till the Dogs Get Mean. Wanting Radiance, her newest novel, was released in April 2020 from University Press of Kentucky. An essay collection called Voice Lessons is currently under contract with Iris Press. McElmurray teaches in the Low Residency Program at West Virginia Wesleyan College and as part-time Associate Professor at Gettysburg College.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot welcomes back author Karen Salyer McElmurray to talk about her new book, VOICE LESSONS: ESSAYS. Karen Salyer McElmurray's Surrendered Child: A Birth Mother's Journey, was an AWP Award Winner for Creative Nonfiction. Her novels are The Motel of the Stars, Editor's Pick by Oxford American, and Strange Birds in the Tree of Heaven, winner of the Chaffin Award for Appalachian Writing. Her nonfiction work has been three times Notable in Best American Essays, several times a Pushcart nominee, and a recipient of the Annie Dillard Award for the Essay, the New Southerner Award and the Orison Anthology Award for Creative Nonfiction. She has co-edited, with poet Adrian Blevins, an essay collection called Walk till the Dogs Get Mean. Wanting Radiance, her newest novel, was released in April 2020 from University Press of Kentucky. An essay collection called Voice Lessons is currently under contract with Iris Press. McElmurray teaches in the Low Residency Program at West Virginia Wesleyan College and as part-time Associate Professor at Gettysburg College.

Kristen Radtke (@kristenradtke on Twitter, @kristenradtke_ on IG) is the author of Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness. Social media: @CNFPod on Twitter. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Thanks to sponsors West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing and HippoCamp 2021. Show notes: brendanomeara.com

Max Knapp grew up in Jackson County, West Virginia, where he graduated from Ravenswood High School. Upon graduation, he attended West Virginia Wesleyan College on a golf scholarship and obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After finishing at Wesleyan, Max decided to further his education by attending Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, where […]

Growing up skateboarding and listening to punk rock, Patrick Reagan didn't focus on running until his senior year of high school, leaving basketball and other team sports behind. He began to traverse the loops of Masontown Pennsylvania, his home on the banks of the Monongahela River. Beginning to show promise his freshman year at West Virginia Wesleyan College, transferring to Slippery Rock University—his new teammates pushed him beyond what he thought possible. Hard training and dedication yielded rapid improvement, including academic and two-time All-American honors in cross country. After graduating with a degree in exercise science, a bout with anemia shelved his running, while opening a new path into the music world. Playing washboard percussion and tenor guitar with several ragtime bands, over a two-and-a-half-year period, busking his way across thirty-six states. He then relocated from New Orleans to Savannah where he worked seven days a week as a tricycle cab operator for the Savannah Pedicab company (an occupation that helped equip him with colossal leg strength from pedaling tourists around Savannah, eight to ten hours, seven days a week). Volunteering at the Savannah College of Art and Design turned into a full-time coaching position. Surrounded by his aspiring student-athletes, he renewed his love of running, while training with the team as a SCAD head coach. Reagan coached two NAIA All-Americans in cross country and six in Track and Field and was named Sun Conference coach of the year six times during his eight-year tenure. He soon realized his proclivity for running long and fast after a breakthrough third-place finish at the IAU 100k world championships in Los Alcazares, Spain. He then went on to become a two-time Javelina Jundred 100-mile endurance run champion and course record holder in 13:01:14. When not burning up the trails as a professional ultra runner for Hoka One One, Patrick enjoys mentoring athletes at Patrick Reagan Running, and playing old-time music with his current band—Doctor Raygun and the Future Times.  We are super excited to welcome this ultra-running superstar to this episode of Intrinsic Drive™.  Intrinsic Drive™ is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor.  For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive. Follow us on socials (links below) including Instagram  @intrinsicdrivelive  

"I. Will. Write. This. Book. There's no turning back," says Bob Welch, author of Saving My Enemy, and two dozen other books. We dig into the writing process and the passion and desperation that drives him.  Support for The Creative Nonfiction Podcast is provided by: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing and HippoCamp21 (CNFPod21 to save $50!). Patreon.com/cnfpod Social media: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.com

Obtaining Education Training During the Pandemic – CAC 1   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 028 with Dr. Nancy Butler Dr. Nancy Butler is currently working part time as the Director of the Catholic Charities Institute, Professional Counseling Education Program (PCEP). Dr. Butler has been with Catholic Charities since 2000 where she was responsible for the Family Centers in the District of Columbia. Previously, from 1986 to 1997, she was Program Director for the Department of Psychiatry at the Washington Hospital Center. She also founded the Therapeutic Recreation Department at the WHC Department of Psychiatry in 1980. Dr. Butler has held part time and full-time teaching posts at The George Washington University, The University of Maryland, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Prince Georges Community College. She has also consulted with several mental health and substance abuse treatment organizations. Throughout her career, Dr. Butler wrote and administered grants for adult education, substance abuse, parenting and therapeutic recreation. In their discussion they explored obtaining education during the pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ●     How recreational therapy is very important for people in recovery. ●     Why you therapists and doctors have to start where their patient is. ●     How being engaged in treatment longer leads to longer lasting sobriety. ●     Why becoming an addiction counselor requires more education than it used to. ●     How long it takes to complete the addiction counseling courses.   Connect with Dr. Nancy Butler: Links Mentioned: catholiccharities.org Guest Contact Info: Twitter @CCADW Instagram @ccadw Facebook facebook.com/ccadw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-the-archdiocese-of-washington   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilson Harvey is entering his second year as a strength and conditioning and assistant football coach at Buckhannon-Upshur High School, where he also works as a Social/Emotional Learning Specialist. Coach Harvey is originally from Weston, WV, where he played offensive and defensive line at Lewis County High School, and is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College '17 (B.A., Secondary Education/Social Studies) and West Virginia University '19 (M.A., School Counseling). He has previously worked as a counselor at Philip Barbour High School (Philippi, WV) and Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School (Manassas, VA). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zach-davis0/support

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, never had children of her own. But as Dr. Katharine Antolini, history professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, tells us, Jarvis was a tireless campaigner for the  movement to honor mothers—and a fierce defender of her personal vision for the day.

There's no doubt - for all the physical demands of many sports, the mental part of athletics is just as challenging. In this episode of Smooth Sailing, Mr. Harvey is joined by three student-athletes - West Virginia Wesleyan College volleyball player (and B-UHS student teacher) Ms. Savannah Hoffman, B-UHS junior basketball player Shelby McDaniels, and B-UHS sophomore swimmer Preston Bennett. Together, they talk about how to keep your head in the game even when things get challenging.

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Episode Notes This week we talked with Jessica Scott about transgender athletes. Jessica is Associate Professor of Gender Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Dr. Scott holds degrees from the University of Illinois and from the University of Cape Town (South Africa). She is widely published in peer reviewed journals dealing with issues of sexuality and gender, and she is working on the publication of her first monograph.

Detailed on Mic founder Dominic Okus talks us through his life thus far. He describes playing football from a very young age and eventually signing for Tottenham Hotspurs academy, before dropping out of the academy system and never returning. Dominic moved to West Virginia Wesleyan College in the United States to pursue a soccer scholarship. Dominic graduated and moved to Washington, DC where he created Detailed On Mic recording his first episodes in December 2019.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/detailedonmic/https://www.instagram.com/doms_matrix/https://www.instagram.com/abs1506/https://www.instagram.com/conorokus/Twitter:https://twitter.com/DetailedOnMichttps://twitter.com/1Dom_https://twitter.com/abss1506https://twitter.com/ConorOkus

Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic International Registration Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any potential deal seems unlikely, such rumors demonstrate the fluidity of opinion toward the Arctic region. Talk of new policies toward drilling for oil and natural gas, and concerns over climate and arctic ice melting, coincide with comparisons between the United States, Russian, and Chinese strategies in the Arctic region. What lies ahead for this critical environmental gem? Join a discussion with Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as she examines the future of the Arctic. About the Speaker Heather A. Conley is Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and Director of the Europe Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS, she served as Executive Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board at the American National Red Cross; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs with responsibilities for U.S. bilateral relations with the countries of Northern and Central Europe; and Senior Associate with an international consulting firm. Heather began her career in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and was selected to serve as Special Assistant to the coordinator of U.S. assistance to the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. She has received two State Department Meritorious Honor Awards. Heather is frequently featured as a foreign policy analyst and Europe expert on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, and PBS, among other media outlets. She received a B.A. in international studies from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an M.A. in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, Landmark Center, Edina Senior Center, Friends of the Edina Library, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education, Plymouth Library, and Washburn Library.

Our guest on this episode is Kimberly Reed, a native of Buckhannon, WV. Kim obtained an undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Most recently, She served as President and Chairman of the Export Import Bank of the United States. Prior to that, her career spanned the public and private sectors, leading organizations such as the International Food Information Council Fund and the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. Kim recently received the Medal of Distinguished Public Service from the US Dept of Defense. On this episode, we discuss Kim's vast experience at the federal level, her time at one of WV's premier liberal arts colleges, and her memories as a Golden Horseshoe winner. Take a listen.

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get to meet this year’s Miracle Network Champion Child, delve into West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Go D.O. program, and get an update on the state’s Jobs and Hope program. In segment one, Amy Bush Marone, COO of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital gives an update on the new facility’s construction, explains the benefits of partnering with Children’s Miracle Network, and introduces us to this year’s Miracle Network Champion Child. In segment two, Dr. Joel Thierstein, president of West Virginia Wesleyan College explains how their new Go D.O. program will work, how high schools students can begin the process of getting into the program, and how the program can help to attract people to move to the Mountain State. In segment three, Dr. James Nemitz, president of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, continues the discussion of Go D.O. and their partnership with West Virginia Wesleyan College, how helping young students make their way to medical school is a “win-win” for everyone, and how the program will help the Mountain State’s medically underserved. In segment four, Del. Mike Pushkin (d) Kanawha explains why he believes everyone in the West Virginia government should work together to better the lives of West Virginians, gives an update on the Jobs and Hope Program, and why he cautions state Republicans, who now hold a supermajority.

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about we could expect from Tuesday’s election, how the coronavirus impacted the election, and whether the state should promote school choice.In segment one, Professor Robert Rupp, professor of political science at West Virginia Wesleyan College, explains what he believes we can expect from Tuesday’s General Election, why he thinks Republicans will do very well in the Mountain State, and the impact the coronavirus had on this election cycle.In segment two, Rupp, author of the new book “The Primary that Made a President” explains why the 1960 Presidential Primary was such a critical Primary Election, what impact Former President John F. Kennedy’s religion had on his campaign, and the importance of “retail politics” in Kennedy’s day, as well as now in West Virginia.In segment three, Garrett Ballengee, executive director of The Cardinal Institute of West Virginia, explains why he would like to see candidates who can present a positive vision for the state do well in Tuesday’s election, why his organization supports school choice, and what they would like to see to promote economic development in the Mountain State.In segment four, Josh Sword, president of The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of West Virginia, explains what his organization supports candidates that support working families, why he believes national politics often takes the spotlight off of state and local politics, which directly impacts our lives more, and why his organization supports more funding for public schools.

Erika Kolenich (Libertarian Party) is running for election for Governor of West Virginia. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. She advanced from the Libertarian Party convention on April 8, 2020. Check out her website here. Erika is a resident of Upshur County where she lives with her husband, Karl and their daughter, Iris. She was raised in West Virginia, the daughter of small business owners. Her parents taught her work ethic and personal responsibility at an early age. Erika graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1997. While attending high school, she was a member of the band and frequently participated in extracurricular events such as theatre and Youth in Government.        Upon graduating high school, Erika attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where she double majored in Dramatic Arts and Political Science. She then attended law school at the University of Akron.       After passing both the Ohio and West Virginia bar exams, Erika returned to West Virginia and began practicing law at a litigation firm in Wheeling. Shortly thereafter, she made the jump to open her own practice in Upshur County. Erika is now the managing member of Klie Law Offices, PLLC, a firm that focuses in employment litigation. She has devoted her career to representing West Virginians.        Erika enjoys volunteering for a variety of community and civic organizations from theatre to Head Start and the Chamber of Commerce. In her free time Erika enjoys physical activity and hiking the mountains of West Virginia with her family and their dog. She also enjoys traveling but has always found that nothing feels better than returning home to West Virginia. Protect your wealth, escape taxation, and live like a true Libertarian by going to: Expatmoneyshow.com Need someone to talk to? Betterhelp.com/gml Interested in learning how to Day Trade? Mastermytrades.com Support the show and join the live group! Patreon.com/goodmorningliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Walsh and Abigail Benjamin discuss the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the importance of good-hearted political debate and being willing to dissent from your peers, and Abigail’s experience of running for public office for the first time.Abigail Benjamin is a lay Carmelite, a Catholic wife of 20 years, and a homeschooling mom to seven kids ages 17 to 2. She is an environmental and real estate lawyer in her small hometown in Central West Virginia. This year she ran for public office for the first time.Abigail is working on her first novel, "Thin Lines" as part of a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at West Virginia Wesleyan College. She graduated with honors from Smith College and the University of Wisconsin Law School. You can learn more about Abigail at her website: http://www.abigaillawoffice.com/ Visit www.thesewallsblog.com/morethanpolitics to learn more about this podcast.Theme music is by purple-planet.com

Enjoy this What's the Snaps Exclusive Interview with West Virginia Wesleyan College all-time leading rusher and former professional football player Mike Anderson!

Although commonly called Chicago II, this album is technically the first Chicago album because their first album was under the name The Chicago Transit Authority.  They changed their name in 1969 under pressure from the municipal governmental body called the Chicago Transit Authority.Chicago II is a double album, full of jams and their trademark horns.  The first four albums would all be double albums.  We're going to feature two songs from this album, although one is actually a seven part song cycle with at least two parts you will identify as well known singles.Chicago is: Peter Cetera on bass and vocals, Terry Kath on guitar and vocals, Robert Lamm on keybards and vocals, Lee Loughane on trumpet and flugelhorn, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on saxophones and flute, and Danny Seraphine on drums.Chicago describes itself as “rock and roll with horns,” though it is a fusion of many types of music, part hard rock, part jazz, part prog rock, part soft rock, maybe even a little classical music for good measure.  Whatever you call it, we enjoy the variety and depth, and hope you will too. Ballet for a Girl in BuchananThis is a seven movement song cycle written by trombonist James Pankow.   The namesake girl is Terry Heisler, Pankow's ex fiancee who was attending West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia at the time.  Pankow wrote the piece in an attempt to get her back, and also because of his inspiration from classical music song cycles.Movement 1:  Make Me SmileTerry Kath is on lead vocals for this movement.  You have likely heard the single on the radio, which is created by splicing the first movement and the last movement together.Movement 2:  So Much to Say, So Much to GiveThis movement features Robert Lamm on lead vocals.Movement 3:  Anxiety's Moment and Movement 4:  West Virginia FantasiesThe third and fourth movements are instrumental tracks, and rather straightforward prog rock concepts.Movement 5:  Color My WorldTerry Kath returns to lead vocals on a piece that should be familiar as its own single.  Frank Sinatra supposedly wanted to record a version of the song if Pankow would write an additional verse.  Pankow declined, so we have the song as a long piano intro, one verse, and a flute solo.Movement 6:  To Be FreeThis instrumental has a distinct 1970's feel to it, and builds to the final movement.Movement 7:  Now More Than EverThe final movement is a reprise of the theme from the first movement, Make Me Smile.  You will recognize this from the single.25 or 6 to 4We can't do a Chicago album without catching Peter Cetera on lead vocals somewhere.  Robert Lamm wrote this song about trying to write a song in the middle of the night - 25 or 26 minutes before 4 a.m. (who really knows?) ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from "M*A*S*H" The motion picture M*A*S*H appeared in January 1970.  Only one of the actors from the motion picture would reprise his role in the television series - Gary Rich Burghoff, aka Radar O'Reilly. STAFF PICKS:“My Baby Loves Lovin'” by White PlainsWayne's staff pick is a bubble gum pop hit from the one hit wonder group, White Plains.  “She's got what it takes, and she knows how to use it.”  Lead vocalist Tony Burrows had 5 hits, all with different one hit wonder groups.  “Come Together” by The Beatles Rob features the well-known psychedelic hit from the Fab Four.  It was inspired by a request from Timothy Leary to write a campaign song for his California gubernatorial run against Ronald Reagan.  While Lennon couldn't come up with a campaign song, he did create this one using a Leary quote — “come together.”“Up On Cripple Creek” by The BandBrian's cranks up the swamp rock that references his hometown Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Robbie Robertson wrote this song about a mountain man and a girl named Bessie.  “A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one!”“I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5Bruce's staff pick introduces the first hit from the kid who would become the King of Pop.  This would start a string of 4 singles what would be consecutive number 1 hits. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:“969 (The Oldest Man)” by The Guess WhoWe wind up this week's episode with an instrumental blues number from the album American Woman.

Have you ever been to a show on Broadway or watched live musicals in the theater? Curious to know about what the life is like of someone who lives that life!? Matthew Smedal grew up wanting to be an astronaut, but that quickly changed as he veered his life away from space and into the music scene! He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with her BA in Music, got her MA in and all but his PhD Dissertation in Piano Performance/Music from West Virginia University. He stepped away from school to work and what a decision that turned out to be. From WV to Los Angeles to Broadway... Matt has worked for some of the biggest theater productions in the last decade+. Currently (pre-pandemic, of course), Matt is the Associate Music Director for Mrs. Doubtfire which will open on Broadway in Manhattan as soon as the restrictions are lifted! Listen to Matt talk about life on the road, life behind the scenes of major productions, the business of Broadway, balancing home/work life, contract negotiation, and so much more! If you're a fan of musicals, Broadway, theater, or anything creative... you need to here this episode!

Cameron Barnett Reading from "The Drowning Boy's Guide to Water" at the West Virginia Wesleyan College MFA Residency, July 2019. Introduced by Dr. Devon McNamara.

Are you focusing on things that don't matter in your life or are out of your control? Are you getting all worked up on social media, listening to talk radio, watching the divisive commentary on TV, as it relates to politics? Well, today we are going to talk about Political Tribalism, as I interview Michael Ostrolenk host of The ORadio podcast--between the two of us we have decades of experience deep inside the federal government. We will expose the ugly truth of picking sides and why you shouldn't do it, as it is all a game to get you distracted from the things you can to do to make positive changes in your life.  He is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10. Topics Discussed: What is Political TribalismWhy is Political Tribalism so damaging?Why keeping us pitting against each other is part of the Gridmasters planThe importance of focusing on the things you can changeFixing yourself before you focus time and energy on other people's problemsThe importance of communityWhy small local businesses are the key to freedomHow to truly affect changeWhy violence is not the answer Episode Resources: Sealfit WebsiteUnbeatable Mind AcademyMichael's PodcastHow to be in the Simple Life Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeThe Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

Spine specialist, Dr. Sarah Morrow and her patient share their story of success with Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. Dr. Sarah Murrow pursued her undergraduate studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then received a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX. She is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and holds an active Kentucky Chiropractic license from the Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners. After working in Fort Worth for awhile after graduation, she moved to Louisville in 2008 and began working with another Cox certified doctor, Dr. Ralph Stengel. When he retired in August 2009, she relocated the practice into a new building around the corner and has been practicing there ever since. Dr. Murrow specializes in the Cox technique, a well-researched, scientifically proven technique to treat more delicate spinal conditions such as disc herniations, stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Resources: Contact Dr. Murrow thebackdoctorspodcast.com Find a Back Doctor The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Gary Collins of The Simple Life interviews Michael Ostrolenk.Below is Collins' summary, and also find the interview on his website (https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/e9/). In this episode, I interview Michael Ostrolenk. Michael is a Master Coach/ Head Instructor at the Unbeatable Mind Academy and host of the Michael Ostrolenk Podcast. He is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10.” Your Better Life Topics Discussed: A little about Michael What is SEALFIT A bit about the human mind and how it works Understanding the mind of the sociopath and psychopath Our broken system and how it affects our mind Understanding and using mindfulness Why forced “labeling” is stupid How all humans are not the same Understanding the primal lifestyle Bettering yourself by shutting out the noise

John Krikorian has been the men's basketball coach at Christopher Newport University since June of 2010. He is just the fourth head coach in the program's 53-year history, and has led the Captains to amazing success, including its first two Final Four appearances. His squad advanced to the 2015-2016 Final Four in Salem, Va., as well as the 2018-2019 Final Four in Fort Wayne, IN. He has now guided the Captains to the NCAA Tournament a total of six times, including the last four seasons. Krikorian’s coaching resume includes six seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant and 13 as a Division III head coach. His overall head coaching record is 275-95 (.743) Krikorian’s journey to CNU began with a passion for basketball from an early age, and a tremendous work ethic on the court as an athlete and in the classroom as a student. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering in 1996 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he played on the junior varsity basketball team. Following his college days, Krikorian spent two years in the business world working for Princeton Consultants, an information management company in Princeton, New Jersey. In 1998, Krikorian returned to his passion and accepted the position of graduate assistant basketball coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. After one season at West Virginia Wesleyan, “Coach K” made his first stop at the Merchant Marine Academy as an assistant coach under Billy Lange during the 1999-2000 season. After a season there, he returned to his alma mater for two seasons, working as an assistant at Penn under Fran Dunphy. Krikorian then accepted an assistant position at another Division I program, Lafayette College in Easton, PA. There he assisted Fran O’Hanlon from 2002-2004. His journey then took him to Annapolis, MD, where he spent two years as an assistant at the United States Naval Academy (2004-2006)…re-uniting with head coach Billy Lange. His time at Navy came to an end when he was named the head coach at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 2006, beginning his head coaching career with an amazing four-year transformation of the Mariners before becoming the head coach at CNU. After you’re done listening to this episode please leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. The Hoop Heads Pod can be found on all the major podcasts apps. Let a friend or coaching colleague know about the show so we can continue to grow the great game of basketball. You’ll want to have your notebook ready as you listen to this episode with John Krikorian from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Email - john.krikorian@cnu.edu Twitter - @CNUBasketball Support this podcast

Stacy Shilling has dedicated the last 21 years to educating patients and families about health and wellness as a Registered Nurse. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Stacy was awarded a grant from Stevenson University for her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Population Based Care Coordination. Stacy’s career has included caring for patients in Neuroscience Critical Care, Medical Oncology Critical Care, Interventional Radiology, and as an Organ Procurement Coordinator for transplant. In her current role, as the Coordinator for Nursing Clinical Standards at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Stacy assures that nursing policy and practice implement current evidence-based practice for all 3,800 nurses.

Jeff Ransom begins our series focusing on athletic programs and equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.Jeff Ransom Is the Director of Athletics at Wilmington Friends School. Jeff was formerly was a physical education teacher, and head of the varsity lacrosse and golf programs at Sidwell Friends School. Jeff holds a Master of Education, and Bachelor of Science from Salisbury State University, where he played and coached lacrosse for the Seagulls. Jeff gained valuable leadership experience from his student personnel work in the residence halls at West Virginia Wesleyan College and Bowie State University.Contact info ransomlacrosse@gmail.com

Robert Howsare is an Assistant Professor of Art teaching printmaking and foundation courses at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Zach Fitchner is a printmaking artist and Assistant Professor of Art at West Virginia State University.

Art professors Jenna Frye and Ellen Mueller have a lively discussion about teaching foundations courses, time management skills and Janet Jackson.

On this tour, Eric Waggoner, who has lived in the Buckhannon for the past 15 years and chairs the English Department at West Virginia Wesleyan College, brings us to some of the city’s downtown gathering spots. Starting in Trader’s Alley, and ending at the Kanawha Lounge, we examine the ways in which Buckhannon has managed to reinvent itself. Take this … Continue reading Eric Waggoner – Gathering Spots Downtown

On this tour, Tom Schoffler, who is an actor and associate professor of theatre at West Virginia Wesleyan College, brings us on a spooky night walk (perfect for Halloween)! Starting at C.J. Maggies and ending at the Salvation Army, you can follow along with a fictitious resident of Buckhannon on Halloween night. Take this podcast … Continue reading Tom Schoffler – Halloween On Main Street

On this tour, Robby Quarles walks us from the corner of Meade Street and College Avenue to the Black Student Union, on the corner of Meade Street and Camden Avenue. He begins near the large sign for West Virginia Wesleyan College, reminiscing about his college experience, and leads us along Meade Street until we arrive … Continue reading Robby Quarles on Meade Street

Dr. Lewis Cantley is the Director of the Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medical College as well as the Stanton Clinical Cancer Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He is also Professor of Cancer Biology in Medicine and Professor in Oncology Research at Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition, Lewis is Co-Founder of Petra Pharma and Agios Pharmaceuticals. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from West Virginia Wesleyan College and his Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from Cornell University. Lewis conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University, and served on the faculty at Harvard University, as well as Tufts University before joining the faculty at Cornell. Lewis has received many awards and honors during his career, including the 2005 Pezcoller Foundation-American Association for Cancer Research International Award for Cancer Research, the 2013 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, the 2015 Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine, the 2015 Wolf Prize, the 2015 Association of American Cancer Institutes Distinguished Scientist Award, the 2015 Canada Cairdner award, and he was named one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” in 2015 by Thomson Reuter. Lewis is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, and the European Life Sciences Academy. Lewis is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

Featured Guest Lisa Alzo Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1987 and a … Continue reading TGP 1: Lisa Alzo – Genealogy Speaker and Writer → The post TGP 1: Lisa Alzo – Genealogy Speaker and Writer appeared first on The Genealogy Professional podcast.