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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Important Links: Hmong Innovating Politics: Website | Instagram Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram Bhutanese American Refugee Rights website Transcript Swati Rayasam: You are tuned in to Apex Express on KPFA. My name is Swati Rayasam.  Since the onset of the Trump administration, immigrant and refugee communities have been under increased attack, being kidnapped in broad daylight, detained in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, and deported to countries many of them barely know. All without due process or communication to their loved ones and communities. On tonight's episode, we're focusing on a particular segment of our immigrant and refugee community, Hmong and Bhutanese refugees. Both of these targeted communities are stateless with no land to call their own, and their deportation carries the very real danger of disappearance and death. Robin Gurung from Asian Refugees United and Kao Ye Thao from Hmong innovating Politics, discuss their community and personal refugee stories, and talk about the intersection of the US' deeply broken immigration and criminal legal systems, otherwise known as crimmigration. We also get to hear from the wives of two detained refugees, one Bhutanese and one Hmong, who are currently fighting to keep their families together and to protect their loved ones from the dangers of deportation as stateless people. I also want to note because this is a rapidly developing situation, that this episode was recorded on August 13th, 2025, and is being released on August 28th, 2025. For the most recent updates, please go to bhutaneserefugeerights.org or check out the Pardon Refugees campaign. Now, here's Miko. Miko: Welcome to Apex Express. Thank you so much for being here today. I'm so glad to bring you all together in this time. I'm wondering if I could ask you each to introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about the community your organization serves and what you do, and let's start with Kao Ye.  Kao Ye: Hello everyone, and thank you for making space- my name is Kao Ye Tao. I use she her pronouns, and I work as the director of policy and partnerships with an organization called Hmong Innovating Politics. We are an organization that serves Hmong youth and families in Sacramento and Fresno, which holds two of our largest Hmong American communities in California. And our work with Hmong youth and families is really about developing their leadership to organize towards social justice and to get the resources that their communities deserve. Miko: Thank you, Kao Ye and Robin, could you please introduce yourself? Robin: Sure. My name is Robin Gurung. I use he, him, his, I'm from the Nepali speaking Bhutanese community. I live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. my role at Asian Refugees United is the co-founder and the co-executive director. We have our program in California and Pennsylvania. California programs are, are serving Asian diaspora and then, Pennsylvania programs are focused serving the Nepal speaking Bhutanese community. We work in the intersection of arts and healing, storytelling, civic engagement, leadership development. Thank you. Miko: Thanks Robin and I am your host Miko Lee, lead producer at Apex Express. And all of us are part of a network called AACRE Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality, which is a network of progressive Asian American groups. So you all work with refugee populations. I'm wondering if you could tell a little bit more about the backstory of your community, and also if you feel comfortable about how you personally came to be a refugee in the United States. And, Robin, I'd love to start with you on that one. Robin: Sure. My community is Nepali speaking, Bhutanese refugee community. And we are ethnically Nepali, which means culture wise and language wise we speak Nepali and follow the Nepali culture tradition. Our ancestors like maybe in 18 hundreds, 19 hundreds migrated from Nepal to Bhutan and became the citizen of that country. And most people don't know about Bhutan, it's a very tiny country between China and India. And, if people know about Bhutan, then people know it through the cross national happiness concept, Bhutan is considered the happiest country in the world. So our ancestors were in mostly in the southern area of Bhutan for generations, they became the citizen. They had their own home, their own land. And then later, 1980s, early nineties, there was a policy by the government of Bhutan, which is the monarchy government system- king rules the country. They brought a policy called One Nation, One People Policy. Which means all different groups of people would have to follow the same culture, same religion, kind of follow the same dress code and because of that policy all people were forced to stay away from following our own culture or our own religion, which, most of our folks were Hindu. Our people protested against it and because of that, the government expelled over a hundred thousand of our community members. And, they expelled to India and then from like India wouldn't allow us to stay and we had to resettle in Nepal in seven different refugee camps under different international agencies like U-N-H-C-R and other agencies. Miko: And then Robin, can you tell a little bit about your personal story and how you came here? Robin: Yeah. Yeah. So 1992 is when my family had to leave Bhutan. And at that time I was three years old. I remember growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal, from three years until I was 23 years. So 20 years of my life I was in a refugee camp in Nepal. And in 2012, I came to US through the refugee resettlement program introduced to our camps in 2008, and through it US agreed to resettle 60,000 of our committee members. By 2017, I think US has resettled about 70 to 80,000 of our Bhutanese community members.   Miko: Thank you so much for sharing. Kao Ye I wonder if you could talk about your community and the refugee resettlement program that your community was a part of. Kao Ye: The Hmong American community, or just the Hmong community overall, is a group that's indigenous to East and Southeast Asia. And through our ancient history, we've always been a stateless, people fighting for our autonomy to live to practice our customs and our culture. And particularly where we come into this history of refugee is during the Vietnam War where many Hmong people, alongside other ethnic groups in Laos, were caught in the crossfire of the United States conflict in Southeast Asia. And so with the Vietnam War. The Hmong as well as many other ethnic communities that lived, in the hills and the mountains were recruited in covert operations by the CIA to fight back against the Vietnamese, the Northern Vietnamese communist forces, as well as the Putet Lao. And so once the US withdrew from Southeast Asia, it created a vacuum of conflict and violence that our people had to escape from in order to survive. And so after the Vietnam War in 1975, we saw the mass displacement of many Southeast Asian ethnic communities, including Hmong families. And that is where my history starts because my parents were born in Laos and because of this war, they fled to Thailand refugee camps and lived there for a few years until they were able to come to the United States in 1992. And I'm actually I'm a child of refugees and so what I know about this part of my history comes from the stories of my grandparents who raised me as well as what little I could learn in the textbooks of public education. And so it wasn't actually until going to college and. Being able to access more of this literature, this history that I really learned about what the United States had done in Southeast Asia and the ramifications of that for myself and my family and so many others, refugees that. Have to have had to resettle in the United States. And so it's definitely a history that runs very close, because we have relatives that live through that refugee experience. And so it is very well and alive. And so as we now approach this conversation around ICE and deportations, it really is a reminder of the trauma that our people face, but are still facing as a people that have been seen as disposable to the United States government. Miko: Thanks, Kao Ye. Let's talk a little bit more about that. But first I wanna say, did either of you ever hear about refugees in your textbooks? I never did. So I'm wondering if, you said you learned a little bit about that from textbooks. Was that something you learned in public education. Kao Ye: I did not learn about refugees or refugees experience. I learned about the war and as a Hmong kid it brought me so much delight to try to scroll through the history books just to see if Hmong people were mentioned. And even then the refugee experience was not ever something that we talked about. I felt like definitely not in, in high school. I think it was college really, that then started to articulate those terms and that Southeast Asian identity, that is really where I think I also became politicized in that. Miko: Yeah, because I think in textbooks there might be a little section on the Vietnam War, but it does not talk about the, all the Southeast Asian ethnic peoples that actually fought in the war. We have to dig that information out on our own, but I wanna move us to what is happening right now. So the Trump administration has created. Culture of fear among immigrants and refugees, these ICE raids and disappearances. It is so intense and using immigrants as a fear tool to prop up white supremacy is so blatant right now. I'm wondering if you can each talk about, how this administration's policies are impacting your communities. And, Robin, let's start with you. What is happening right now? I know since the end of March, can you share a little bit about what's been happening with Bhutanese Americans? Robin: Sure. Sure. So our people were settled to this country with the hope that this is going to be our home. But starting March of this year, with the new policies of this current administration, we started seeing abrupt, ICE arrest in our communities. People were picked up from home, their workplaces, and from their ICE, check-ins. And, since March, within I would say two to three months, more than 72 of our community members were picked up, mostly from Pennsylvania and then Ohio, and also from other states like New York, Georgia, North Dakota. So until now, we have, the records of at least 50 people who have been deported to Bhutan and at least 72 who are detained. So more than 30 people are [at risk] of getting detained. The nature of the ICE arrests that we have seen is we don't know whether the due processes were followed. They made it so hard for the families to look for attorneys, and also to track their family members. Within days family members would find their loved ones disappeared, and then they wouldn't be able to talk to them they wouldn't be able to track them and provide the support that they needed. So for us as a community organization we did not anticipate this and we were not prepared for this. And, and we didn't have the infrastructure to really address this, right? So it became such challenging work for us. Like within days we had to mobilize our people. We had to mobilize our teams to help family members with legal support, emotional support, mobilize our community members to update what's happening with this situation. The rapid response work, know your rights clinics that we had to set up. So on one hand it's the detention and deportation in the US and on the other hand, when our people were deported to Bhutan, what we're seeing is within 24 hours, they are being expelled from Bhutan to India, and then from India because India wouldn't accept them as well, they had to enter Nepal because for most of these Deportee, they're very young, they were born in refugee camps, and for most of them, the only known land is Nepal. Right. And they had to enter Nepal without documentation. And then some of them were found in refugee camps. And most of them are unknown. Like they're, they have disappeared. Miko: So that is so much over the last few months that ARU has had to step in and take a leading, role in this situation that has impacted the Bhutanese community from focusing on wellness and youth development to suddenly translating materials into Nepali, translating, know Your Rights materials into Nepali, hosting all these different events, the work that you have been doing is really powerful. I wonder if you could share with us the story of Mohan Karki, who is a community member that's currently detained in Michigan. Robin: Sure. So, Mohan Karki is now in detention in Michigan and he's a community member member who lived in Ohio. So he was detained by ICE during his regular ICE check-in , I believe in April, they detained him and then he was taken for deportation. And last minute, the families and the community had to come together and then appeal the deportation. Right now he's in Michgan detention center and his wife, who was pregnant and had due date, when Mohan was being deported on June 10, is now fighting day and night to stop the deportation and also to bring Mohan home. Right now, Asian Refugees United and other community partners, like AWPAL, Asian Law Caucus are working together to support Mohan's family, to bring Mohan home and also running a, GoFund me fundraiser, to help the family pay the legal fees. Miko: Thanks Robin. And we're gonna listen to Tikas story right now. Tika Basnet: Hi, my name is Tika Basnet I'm from Ohio and I'm fighting my husband deportation case.  So on April seven, a lot of people told us not to go to the ICE office, but my husband wanna follow the rules, he wanna go there. We went to the Westerville office inside And we sit down, we talk to each other. Nothing will go wrong. And suddenly ICE told us to come inside and they told us that my husband got travel documents from Bhutan. I told them like it is not safe for my husband to get deport in Bhutan, all the Bhutanese people run away in 1990s due to the ethnic cleansing and if my husband get deported in Bhutan, he will either gonna get killed, tortured, disappeared, imprisoned, I don't know what will happen, but they did not listen to me. So they detained my husband and I came at the parking lot and his mom saw me coming alone. So they start crying and I told them like, Mohan is gone and this is the last time I think I'm gonna see my husband. the time that my husband was taken away from Butler County on June 10 I was 41 weeks pregnant. I was supposed to deliver on, June 10. But no, I told the doctor I change my delivery time. I am not gonna go now like I need to fight for my husband. Like, When Bhutanese people started coming here in 2007. Third party promise us that in here in United States, we will get our identity. That identity will never taken away. They promise us that the way Bhutan take our identity, they will not gonna do that. we thought that this is our home. We thought that having a green card, having a citizenship, it is permanently, but no, we are, we all are wrong. And that identity is taken away within a second. And we became stateless again. So, my husband, Mohan Karki he just arrived in the United States he been here less than two years when the incident happened. He did not understand the law. He did not understand the culture. He did not know anything.  My husband he was only 17 years old, high school student coming from school to home. On the way to reach their apartment, there is one private house. They are just trying to go to the shortcut from the backyard. So some neighbor call 9 1 1. And that only one mistake lead to deportation.  The place that we come from, there is no boundaries. In Nepal, we are allowed to go anybody property We are allowed to walk somebody else house and because of the cultural difference, he's paying price right now.  At that time, nobody can speak English. They cannot understand what police were saying and Nepali interpreter told my husband that if you say I'm guilty, you'll out of prison soon. But if you did not say I'm guilty, you'll end up in prison for 20 to 25 years. High school student he's scared he just say, I'm guilty, and he did not know what is deportation mean. He did not know what he was signing. Nobody informed him what he was signing. That signing was deportation. What happened in 2013 is impacting us in 2025 and still he wish he did not cross somebody else backyard at that time. He wish he knew that he wasn't allowed to cross somebody else's backyard. I don't know what will our future is gonna be, but I hope that he gets second chance. His community love him. He love people. He was working as a truck driver. He paid taxes. He was supporting his parent. He was supporting me. My daughter deserve to have a father. You know, she's just one month. But now the dream that I was hoping one day I'm gonna build with my husband that is taken away and I'm left alone with this child. I already went through a lot without him, i'm the only one that fighting for my husband case. The deportation is not only breaking one family, but it is breaking everybody, the community and the family. And I hope that people can support me so I can fight for my husband case. Like I really need so many attorney. I need criminal attorney to open up his 2013 case. And I have wonderful, wonderful attorney, my husband get stay off removal, but that is not guarantee my husband can get deport anytime. The attorney fee are really expensive and he still needs support. The US made bhutanese people a promise of home. We belong here. Stop the detention and deportation. Stop deporting Bhutanese people. We are stateless. We don't have country, don't have a home. This is our home. US is our home. We belong here. Miko: Of the 72 people, Mohan is the first Bhutanese refugee that we actually have a stay of release on, as Robin was saying earlier, most of the folks were moved from state to state, so you can't really get a lawyer in that time. And as we all know, nonprofit immigration lawyers are under a lot of stress because of the attack of this administration. So it makes it incredibly complicated, let alone the legal fees that it costs to help support people going through this. And right now, Mohan has a stay on his, deportation and the lawyer that they do have is drafting up a letter to be able to release him into the community and also overturn his original case that happened as a minor in Georgia, which was a ridiculous case where he was leaving school, early high school, first year in the country, leaving high school early, and walked with his friends across a backyard. And the neighbor that they walked through their yard called the police, and they arrested him along with his friends for trespassing, they gave him paperwork that he didn't even understand. He signed it along with a interpreter they gave him false information to say he'd be locked up for 25 years, or if he signed this papers, that would be fine. He could go and what the papers said was it changed his charge into a felony and had him sign a letter of deportation. So this is part of the failure of our American legal system that we're not providing adequate information. It is a lack of due process. Thankfully, the work that Asian Law Caucus and United States of Stateless and other community activists are doing to call this out and help work with us is really critical. I wanna turn now to Kao Ye how this administrations is impacting Hmong refugees, and how is it similar or different to the experiences that Robin is describing for the Nepali speaking Bhutanese community? Kao Ye: I echoed many of the sentiments and the challenges that Robin shared around what we as nonprofit, grassroots organizations are having to build and grapple with just the limited infrastructure that we have to deal with the current ICE disappearances and deportation and all the support that's needed for the families. And so thank you Robin, for sharing that. I wanted to start broad a little bit because I think that this Trump administration is happening in the backdrop of the 50th year commemoration of the end of the wars in Southeast Asia and the refugee resettlement. We had over 1.1 million Southeast Asians resettle to the United States, the largest immigration resettlement, in American history. And so this year brings so many complexities, I think as a Southeast Asian community where there is a level of looking back at policies that have impacted us and have failed, but also looking forward what is the community that we are building together to move and progress together. And so there are those complexities, I think as the fact that it's the 50th year and like, this is what we're dealing with. This is the trauma that we are grappling with. And so I wanted to put that out front and center because even I think within our communities , there is no necessarily enlightenment in terms of how we talk about what is happening to our people and how they're getting deported unjustly. So that is why it is so important to have this dialogue within our communities as well as the solidarity that we also share with the Bhutanese community and other immigrant groups too. I think that in many of our Southeast Asian communities, their reasons for deportations is very tied to past convictions, and so this is the intersection between criminal law and immigration law. And it makes it complex because our people are now having to consult not just an immigration lawyer, but like criminal attorney so that they could really assess like what kind of relief they can get in order to mitigate, impending deportations. And then also miko you had shared about the lack of adequate legal service or representation because many of these folks, right, that have had these convictions that have now served their time and are simply members of our community that make our community rich. They are now having to revisit removal orders that they signed, thinking that, oh, nothing necessarily was gonna happen because they don't have a repatriation agreement. So, in our community, there was never a thought that we were going to be deported back to our home country because of that policy. And so that is a big contributing factor as to why the Hmong community, we don't have that infrastructure to really support our members who have gone through the criminal justice system and now have those removal orders. And so HIP, as well as many other grassroots. Sadly we did have to scramble to put this know your rights information together because again, I don't think that there was visibility in the need for us in this conversation around immigration Southeast Asians are a segment of our API community and so it just, I think, multiplied the invisibility that we already faced as a group of Southeast Asians. And so the support was definitely not there. And, to Robin's point, we did our best to try to put this information together to our community, starting with the Know Your Rights. And then we also realized like it was more complex than that, and that the legal supports were so necessary because everyone's case was different. I think what we're still dealing with now is that there's always been a lack of trust between our community members and government entities and nonprofit organizations. And so, if someone is dealing with the situation, they wanna go to, a partner that they trust to help them, even if they're not necessarily equipped to do that work, is that they're going to only the people that they trust because there is such a big mistrust. And so I think that, there is still the level of trust building that is needed to be done within our community so that folks feel comfortable to come to us or come to other people for support. And I think what makes me feel emotional is just when I hear about community members feeling hopeless and just feeling like there's nothing that they can do and that level of disempowerment to me, I think is something that is real. And I can't say that we can't combat it, but I think that it is about being able to find different outlets of support for them. Miko: Thank you for lifting that up. And just , in terms of the numbers, over three months, March, April and May, there were about 72 Bhutanese Americans that have been detained. And this is just kind of starting up with the Hmong community. So we had 15 that were detained from Minnesota and another 10 right now are being held in Michigan. And we also see this happening with Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodians, and Myan folks. All of these folks as Kao Ye you're pointing out, have had common threads, which is connections with the system, with the criminal legal/ justice system and crimmigration is something that in the AACRE network we've been talking about and working on, which is really about the education to prison, to deportation pipeline. And one of the things that this administration had talked about is, let's get rid of all the murderers and the rapists. You know, this like scare language about people that are convicted criminals, let's get rid of them all. But the fact of the matter. The vast majority of all of these people are people like Mohan Karki, a cultural misunderstanding that happened when he was a child. Like Lou Yang, who is Hmong refugee detained in Michigan right now. Somebody who was involved in something as a kid, but has since then become a leader in the community. So let's take a moment and listen to the spouse of Lou Yang, a Hmong refugee detained in Michigan in July. Anne Vu: My name is Anne Vu and I come before you today with a heart full of hope. Sorrow and a plea for justice. I am a proud American, a mother of six, the daughter of Hmong refugees who would gain their citizenship, and the wife of a man called Lou Yang, who is now detained and faced with potential deportation from the only country that he's ever known. Lou has lived in Michigan since October, 1979. He was born stateless in a refugee camp in Nongkai Thailand and his family fled Laos due to persecution. His father and like many others, served with the United States force during the Vietnam War as part of the Secret War, recruited by CIA in Laos, a conflict that most Americans do not know has happened. The Hmong were recruited by the CIA as part of the Secret War to help America during the Vietnam War. But when the war ended and the US withdrew, we were as the Hmongs declared enemy of the state. What followed was genocide, polarization and persecution by the state, and it was because of our alliance, the promise made by the US government that the Hmong refugees were legally settled here under certain migration of refugee laws and acts. And Lou arrived here as a young, toddler in infancy. In 1997, he was arrested on an alleged accomplice in an attempt home invasion, second degree. He was in the vehicle at the time. He never entered the home. He literally was still a juvenile at that time. He had a court appointed attorney and was advised to take a plea without being told it would affect his immigration status for the rest of his life. This is the reality of our immigration system – long, complex, confusing and devastating, unforgiving. It is not built for people like us, people like Lou, people who have served their time, rebuilt their lives and have nowhere else to go. We've walked this legal path, we've stayed together in the lines, and yet we are here punished today. Lou has no other charges, no current legal issues, no history of violence. He is not a flight risk. He is not a danger to our public safety. He is a father, my husband, a son, a son-in-law, a grandson and a brother to many, and our leader and a provider to our community, and to my family. He renews his work authorization and follows every rule asked of him no matter how uncertain the future felt. Together, we've raised six beautiful children. They're all proud Americans. Lou has contributed to Michigan's economy for decades working in our automotive industry and now he is gone and all that he is built is unraveling and the community is heartbroken. We didn't come from wealth. We didn't have every opportunity handed to us because we didn't come seeking a land of opportunity. We came here because of survival. We had to build from the ground up. But the most important thing was Lou and I, we had each other. We had our families, our friends, and our neighbors. We had a shared commitment to build a better life, grounded in love, respect, and purpose. And somehow that's still not enough. For years, we were told like other Hmong families that Laos in Thailand would never take us back. And that has changed. In June, 2025 the US imposed a partial travel ban on Laos, citing visa overstays, and lack of deportation cooperation. And in response, Laos began issuing these documents under pressure. Today over 4,800, including Hmong, Myan, and the other ethnic minorities are facing removal to Laos and to many other countries, many have never stepped foot in a country that they are now being sent to. Lou is Stateless like many others that is detained with him. None of these countries recognize him. He was born in the Thailand refugee camp, it does not recognize him nor qualify him for any sort of Thai citizenship and I'll tell you guys right now if forced to return, he will face danger because of his family's deep ties to the CIA and United States military. Deporting him turns him, a civil servant and respected community leader, into a political casualty, it would be a grave and irreversible injustice. To deport him now is to punish him to death. Once again, 50 years later, as we celebrate resilience this year across the nation, we are now celebrating a fight within our own grounds, right here in United States, right here in Michigan. We're now fighting the same fight within our own country. Thousands of Southeast Asian Americans, many that entered legally admitted as refugees are being deported for decade old offenses they've longed paid for. America is our country. All we ask is the right to stay in the home that we've helped to build and work hard to protect. We are not seeking special treatment. We are asking for justice, compassion, and a second chance in this country to claim what we believe in. To Governor Whitmer and members of Congress and all elected officials, please help bring Lou and the many others home. Urge ICE and DHS to release him on humanitarian grounds. Help his case. Help us preserve the integrity of our laws and the dignity of our families. And to the public allies and the media. Please call our elected officials. Please call these offices.  Please share Lou's story. We need voices. Voices louder than ours alone. It is hard times you guys. It is real. And I speak to you from the bottom of my heart. Please help me and our families in the many that are suffering. This is our home. These are our children. This is my husband and this is our fight. Let him come home. Let our families be whole again, and let America keep its promise. Thank you guys for hearing me. Miko: Lou Young is a community leader. Michigan, who actually runs a nonprofit in support of Hmong folks in that community, and is targeted and also has a stay of removal. So we're doing a targeted campaign for both of these folks, Lou Yang and Mohan Karki, to be able to get them released to overturn their original convictions and they also have spouses that are telling their stories and telling the impact these detentions have had. Because while this current administration talks about getting rid of criminals, what they are actually doing is breaking apart families and community. Swati Rayasam: You are tuned in to Apex Express on 94.1 KPFA, 89.3 KPFB in Berkeley, 88.1 KFCF in Fresno and online@kpfa.org. Coming up is Deporting the Pilgrim from the Anakbayan Long Beach Mayday Mix tape.   Swati Rayasam: That was please be strong, featuring Hushed, loudmouth and Joe handsome. And before that was deporting the pilgrim from the Unec Bayan Long Beach Mayday Mixtape. Now back to the show. Miko:  I wanna shift us a little bit to talking about Asian american representation in the larger fabric of immigration justice in the United States. Mostly many of our Asian communities have been like isolated, not really involved in the broader immigration movement. And I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the difficulty and nuance of bringing your community struggle to the forefront because many of us heard about the Venezuelans and the Mexicans that have been deported and what was going on, but we don't hear as much about these stories of our Asian sisters and brothers. I wonder if one of you could give voice to that. Robin: Before going there can I add something to  Miko: of course.  Robin: crimmigration conversation? So when you all are sharing about that, I was thinking about, the justice system in this country and what we are seeing right now is a broken justice system. Like you said, Miko, where families are separated where families are broken, and what I don't understand is, when, let's say your loved one gets into trouble, makes a mistake, and gets into a trouble, then, as a human being, like, don't you want your loved ones to rebuild their lives? Like Yes, of course there is a system that you have to follow, the laws that you have to follow, but at the end, I think we all want our loved ones to come back, rebuild their lives, right? And what we're seeing in this country is they're constantly breaking the families. And I don't see how we are going to build a better future when we are constantly, hurting the families. And in the cases of detention and deportation, what we're seeing is the double punishment. Like the mistakes that they had made, but then throughout their life, they have to go through that, a continuous cycle of being punished. And not just the individuals, but their family members have also go through the challenges, the suffering, right? And in the case of Bhutanese from double punishment to double expulsion to this, the state of being statelessness. Right? So what kind of future we are imagining when an individual has to go through that continuous cycle of being punished and not having the opportunity to rebuild their lives. So that's a big question mark that I think, we all need to think about. To your later question around my community and the larger Asian American context or the national context. My community is relatively new to this country. We lived, almost two decades in a refugee camp, which was a enclosed camp. And our lives were dependent on foreign aids like UNHCR or ILWF. Pretty much I would say we had our own world over there. And for us to work outside the refugee camp was illegal. There was no laws that gave us the permission to work outside. So we were not pretty much exposed to the outer world. So for us to come to US was a big step. Which means pretty much from basic every day stuffs like, you know, using a bathroom, using a kitchen, taking a bus. All of those were foreign for us. So for our community to really tap into the education system, the political landscape of this country. And also like the experience of being expelled for voicing our, our opinions, for fighting for our rights. Right? So for us, for our community to kind of step in into the politics, it's like re-traumatizing ourselves. I would say there are a lot of barriers, multi-layered barriers for our community members to really tap into the larger political, like socio political landscape, from language barriers to culture barriers to education, to pretty much everything. So right now, the way our committee has been being attacked. It's a surprise to the community. And also it is like kind of traumatizing the community and taking us back to the same place of feeling, insecure, feeling like we don't have a home. And we did hope that this is legally, this is going to be a home. Because after coming to the US most of us became the legal citizens of this country and we started rebuilding our lives. Now it's kind of like going back to the same circle of statelessness. Miko: Thank you for sharing about that. Kao Ye, would you like to add to that? Kao Ye: When I think of the Hmong American community and even the Southeast Asian community and why the narratives of what is happening still feels very invisible. I think of how our community, we were assimilating for survival. And I speak on that as a child of my refugee parents and siblings where growing up we were taught to, listen, not speak out, not cause trouble. Go through the system, listen to authority, listen to law enforcement. And because of that, I feel it's shaped a culture of fear. Fear to dissent and fear to speak out because we care so much about the stability of our families. And we wanted to protect ourselves, because of everything we've gone through with the war. And we are finding that it's been challenging for our community members to come forward with their stories. Honestly, we're still sitting on that and we're still kind of sitting through like, why is there that tension? You know, I feel like folks are going through a lot and even folks have, our impacted loved ones, but they're afraid to tell their story because of fear of of retaliation. And so I think that there is a level of, I think that lack of even psychological safety, but real, physical, real financial safety that people have. And I think that being a factor to the assimilation, but also this facade of like the American dream and like if we don't just disrupt, if we don't speak out, we will be protected. And, white supremacy, right? Like we will be okay. And it's a facade because we know that because our communities are the ones getting kidnapped and getting deported. Right. And so I think there is that fear, but there's also recognition of this now, this facade that the silence doesn't protect us and that there is a real need for us to really, be strong in speaking out, not just for our SEA siblings that are impacted, but for all of our immigrant groups, even the Bhutanese community, right. That's been impacted during this time. And so I, yeah, I think it is that multi-layered experience of being a Southeast Asian refugee community on top of, being part of this AAPI umbrella. AAPI we are not homogenous. We all have very unique histories as to how we have dealt with the systems in this country and how we came into this country. And so I think it's been challenging to make space for those nuances. And at the end of the day, I still see the interconnections that we all have together too. And so, I think it's the willingness to make space for those different stories. And I am finding that more of our ethnic media, our smaller news outlets are more willing to cover those stories as opposed to, these larger mainstream outlets. Like they're not covering those stories, but we are. Miko: Thank you. Oh, both of you have brought up so much today about our failed criminal justice system, about us punishing people as opposed to rehabilitating people and punishing them more than once. We brought up questions around statelessness and the impact that it has, and I just recently learned that the United States does not have any policy on Statelessness. So one of the things that this coalition of folks is trying to do is to get a congressional hearing to help the United States develop policy around statelessness, because it is actually our responsibility and our duty to do that. The other thing I hear you both talking about is this good immigrant, bad immigrant trope, which we've heard of a lot, but I think that's also very much connected to why so many members of our communities don't wanna speak out because this connection with, you know, quote unquote criminal history might be something that's shameful. And I'm wondering if you both see that as a divide mostly between elders in the community and younger folks. Robin, do you wanna talk about that? Robin: Yeah. I mean, initially when we were mobilizing our community members to fight against the the unjust and unfair detention and deportation, this issue around the perception around good immigrants and bad immigrants became one of the main topic of discussion. We had to deal with people, and mostly elders, but I would say some young folks as well, who would pull themselves back on speaking against this issue because for them people who are being deported or detained are criminals and they deserve this kind of mindset. And not being able to see the larger picture of how the administration is targeting the immigrant and the refugee population of this country and really trying to dismantle community power, right? So, yes, it is a challenge that we are, we're going through and I think it's going to be quite a bit of work, to really build solidarity within our own communities. Kao Ye: I feel that the divide in the Hmong community is stemming from class and education. I feel as though when folks are articulating, regurgitating these justifications of the bad immigrant as to why folks should be deported it's folks that maybe kind of made it in their lives and now they're comparing themselves to folks that were not in that situation. And there is this growing within our community as well, where some folks are getting that education, getting, good jobs. But so much of our community, we still suffer from poverty, right? And so, I think that has been really interesting to witness the level of division because of class, because of income and also the education piece. Because oftentimes when folks are feeling this, it comes from a place of ignorance as well. And so that's why I think the education piece is so important. I actually feel though our elders are more understanding because these are their children that are being separated from them. And Robin's point is that when we have loved ones that go through the system, we just want them to rebuild their lives and be self-sufficient. And I feel like those are the values that I grew up in my community where our parents were always about keeping the family together to a fault, you know? And so they don't want separation. They just want us to be well and to do well, and to turn our lives around. And so, I feel strongly that our elders, they do understand that the importance of giving this opportunity for us to, to stay together and turn our lives around. Miko: Thank you so much, both of you for joining me here today to talk about this important conversation. I'm wondering if you could provide our audience with how they could find out more about what is going on and what are next steps for our audience members. Robin, let's start with you. Robin: Yeah. I just wanted to add what, Kao Ye talked about. I do agree the patterns around the divide is based on class. And I do see that in the community, and not just the class, but in our community class and caste, I would say. And in terms of the class, there were some instances where we had to deal with even the highly educated like PhD holders kind of, questioning us like, you know, what we are advocating for, and, I couldn't understand like, I couldn't relate the education, the title, the degree that he holds and the perception around this issue. Right. So, I just wanted to echo that. So, in terms of our work and Asian Refugees United, our website is www.asianrefugees.org And you can find us in our Instagram, Facebook, Asian Refugees United. Miko: And you can also get latest news about what's happening at bhutaneserefugeerights.com. Yeah. And Kao Ye how can folks find out more about your work? Kao Ye: Right now HIP is part of a statewide network in California called the Pardon Refugees Campaign, where we are really pushing Governor Newsom to pardon all refugees, not just Southeast Asians because of everything that we talked about, about how our families, they deserve to stay together. And so, I don't think we have a website up yet, but you can follow this campaign with us. We will be having a rally and press conference, coming up soon, in the next few weeks. And so, I would say that please follow us in that work where we are really moving in coalition with all of our uh, grassroots partners to advocate for our loved ones that are currently being impacted. Miko: Thank you so much, Robin Gurung, Asian Refugees United and Kao Ye Thao from Hmong Innovating Politics. Thank you so much for being with us here today, and I hope you listeners out there take action to keep our families together, to keep our people in the communities as loved ones where they belong. Thank you all. Have a great night. Swati Rayasam: I'm so grateful that Miko was able to talk to Robin and Kao Ye. And for those who missed it, visit bhutanese refugee rights.org for the most recent updates on the Bhutanese refugees. The press conference in rally Kao Ye mentioned took place last week on August 21st, 2025, but check out the Pardon Refugees Campaign for updates from the coalition supporting Hmong, Cambodian Laotian, Myan, and other refugees facing deportation. Thanks so much for tuning in to Apex Express. Please check out our website at kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about the show tonight and to find out how you can take direct action. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world. Your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by  Miko Lee, along with Jalena Keene-Lee, Ayame Keene-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar,  Anuj Vaida, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Ravi Grover, and me Swati Rayasam. Thank you so much to the team at KPFA for their support and have a good night.   The post APEX Express – August 28, 2025 – “And we became stateless again” appeared first on KPFA.

Happy Monday! We're live from the Homeless to Home Animal Rescue golf outing at Little Turtle in Westerville. DeVier Posey is in the house. We have a very newsy show as both Julian Sayin and Joe Flacco get named as the starting QBs of their respective teams. Ari Wasserman of On3 joins the show to talk college football. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Did Dillon Gabriel call out Shedeur Sanders? Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals still can't see eye-to-eye. We play fact or crap on some August narratives that are being derived from the NFL preseason. Pat Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show to discuss the Sayin news. And we Tell the Truth.

"Ours is set in a community garden and we thought this would be a really good setting that I've not seen done before where it focuses on how gardens can fade and then regrow and rebirth." Join host Mike Abrams as he welcomes the cast and creative team of the Westerville Civic Theatre's production of CATS. Director Michael Ruehrmund, Assistant Musical Director Michael Neary, and Jellylorum Meghan Noonan share their journey in bringing this unique rendition to life, set in a community garden with a 66-member cast. Discover how the team found inspiration from the podcast and used it for character development. They discuss the criteria for selecting the Jellicle choice, the challenges and excitement of producing such an iconic and complex show, and their innovative approach to making it family-friendly. Don't miss their insights on character dynamics, favorite musical numbers, and the moments they're most excited about as they prepare for their performances. 01:13 Discovering The Podcast 06:45 Production Challenges and Unique Approaches 10:45 Character Development and Cast Dynamics 27:30 Excitement and Preparations for the Show 33:05 Creative Freedom in the Show 34:39 Rapid Fire Questions Check out Michael Ruehrmund on Instagram: @m.i.ch.ae.l Check out Michael Neary on Instagram: @michael.neary Check out Meghan Noonan on Instagram: @meghanknoonan Check out the Westerville Civic Theatre's website: https://www.artscouncilofwesterville.com/calendar/2025/7/17/westerville-civic-theatre-persents-cats Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From mortgaging his house for a used “bug truck” to commanding Ohio's slickest 10,000-sq-ft “Beehive” HQ, Jason Carpenter has turned Environmental Pest Management into the Midwest's apartment-pest juggernaut—servicing 1 million+ units with a patented data platform (“Pest Genius”) and a 3,000-page digital playbook that lets the business run while he's on the back nine. Sit in with the Blue-Collar Twins as Jason lays out: Door-Knock Origins → $350 K Contract – how a single 50-unit bed-bug job snowballed into a $300 K+ recurring deal and rewired his focus from homes to high-density housing.Pest Genius – the in-house software (and patent) that tracks every unit, photo, KPI and health-department audit across millions of square feet.EOS + Family Power – wife Karen (COO), son Brandon (VP) and daughter Kayla (content chief) running weekly scorecard L10s while Jason stays out of the office—unless he's eaten or played 18.Net over Vanity – why a Franco Giannamore valuation wake-up call pushed margins from “meh” to mission-critical and reset his eight-year, $20 M/20 % BHAG.Golf, Barter & Brand – converting country-club barters into 100+ clients and why density beats door-to-door for long-term wealth.Exit Options – succession plans, EBITDA realities and the number that makes walking off the course worth it. Stick around for Jason's candid take on therapy-backed leadership, mastermind ROI, and why every technician needs to read their P&L. Buzz EP 209 Jason Carpe… From PE Teachers to Pest-Control Owners: The Julio Twins' POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: Jason on the 3,000-page playbook & “letting the business run itself” 00:35 – Intro at the Beehive; Twins recap Jason's mortgage-and-a-truck origin story 02:00 – Westerville roots, single-mom hustle & senior-year couch-surfing with Chip 05:55 – Sales chops: from shoe store to car lot to bartending—and gambling pool halls 08:00 – Meet-cute with pest control: father-in-law's family firm, $50 K salary, first kids 11:00 – Basement startup (2003), door-knocking for residential accounts 12:45 – 2006 pivot: $40 K bed-bug job uncovers $300 K apartment contract 16:00 – Deciding to own the apartment niche; first million-door vision set 18:15 – Building Pest Genius—tracking every unit, photo & treatment across states 22:40 – Patent filed; integrations with PEStack & Outlook; “differentiator” explained 25:30 – Family dynamics: Karen (COO), Brandon (VP), Kayla (social) & twin grand-babies 28:45 – Therapist-mediated exec meetings; Jason allowed in office only after golf or lunch 30:10 – Chasing the PCT Top 100 & Ohio #1 goals; revenue vs. EBITDA reality check 33:00 – Franco's valuation shock → margin overhaul; net focus pays off 36:00 – Weekly exec L10 cadence; bonus plan ignites management team 38:30 – Golf-course barters to close clients; 220 rounds logged last season 40:00 – Roadmap: $20 M at 20 % by age 62, new HQ, platform density > door crews 42:50 – Advice to solo operators: “embrace small, learn, keep going” 45:00 – Potomac 100 mastermind tease & Puerto Rico invitation 46:30 – Outro & Private-Equity Masterclass CTA

Imagine organizations where relationships aren't just an afterthought but the foundation of everything. Where performance, innovation, and well-being flow naturally from meaningful human connections. That's the transformative vision Bryan shares in this profound conversation.Drawing from 30 years of talent management experience across five continents, Bryan reveals why focusing on relationships is the key to thriving workplaces.He makes a compelling case backed by science: "If anything you can die from, you die earlier if you're lonely." This biological imperative for connection extends directly to our work lives, where relationship quality determines everything from stress levels to problem-solving capacity.Bryan introduces his framework of four crucial organizational relationships: employee-employee, leader-employee, leader-leader, and company-employee.Each requires specific attention and nurturing to create environments where self-serving behaviors diminish and collaborative success flourishes. He explains why culture isn't something we directly fix but rather an outcome of our actions and relationships – similar to how winning emerges from proper execution, not from talking about winning.The conversation explores practical ways leaders can strengthen workplace relationships, from structured communication approaches that confirm understanding beyond simple head nods, to implementing the "relationships matter most" mindset inspired by John Gottman's research. Bryan offers immediately actionable advice: maintain a 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions, and always focus on commonality before differences.Perhaps most powerfully, Bryan emphasizes service as the cornerstone of thriving organizations. When we approach work with a mindset of serving our teams, our functions, and our organizations before ourselves, we create cultures where people find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment – and where business results naturally follow.Ready to transform your workplace culture through the power of relationships? isit Brian's website at bshtalentsolutions.com to learn more about his approach or purchase his book "Relationship Driven Cultures: Foster Unity, Enrich Self-Worth, and Build Resilience."___________________Bryan Miller BIO:Bryan brings nearly 30 years of talent management experience, serving as both head of talent management and a trusted consultant to small businesses, nonprofits, and Fortune 200 companies across five continents.  Known for his innovative, relationship-focused approach, he helps organizations strengthen cultures, align strategies, and drive performance from the front line to the C-suite.He has built talent functions from the ground up, led major change and project management initiatives, and consistently empowered teams through collaboration, development, and shared purpose.Bryan holds a BS in Business Administration from Penn State and an MS in Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve. He has completed executive programs at Harvard and MIT and is certified in numerous assessments that guide his work in improving individual and team effectiveness.Bryan lives in Westerville, Ohio, with his wife, Sherri, and daughter, Hannah.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First Change Leadership & Culture Transformation ConsultantEXECUTIVE & OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH

What does it take to help lead a city where 99% of residents rate it as an excellent/very good place to live? In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Mike Barker, Dublin's new Deputy City Manager, as he reflects on his first 100 days in this crucial role.Barker brings a wealth of experience from his 11 years as Public Service Director in New Albany and his earlier career in Westerville and the private sector. His engineering background and problem-solving mindset prove valuable as he oversees Dublin's daily operations, including public service, engineering, transportation, and mobility.Barker shares candid insights about his first Memorial Tournament experience from the city's perspective, noting the surprising scale of the event and the seamless collaboration across city departments that makes such world-class events possible. This sets the stage for his approach to other major initiatives, including the Capital Improvement Program, West Innovation District, and Sports Ohio Complex.What stands out most is Barker's servant leadership philosophy. "That's really the leader I want to be," he explains, recounting formative experiences watching leaders who worked alongside their teams through challenges. This approach, combined with his commitment to maintaining Dublin's exceptional standards, offers a glimpse into how the city sustains its remarkable 99% resident satisfaction rating.The conversation takes personal turns as Barker discusses his Youngstown roots, crediting his wife of nearly 24 years and colleagues as mentors who've helped him develop more open-minded perspectives. A father of two baseball-playing sons, he finds his greatest relaxation watching them play.   Plus, stay tuned to hear Mike share with Lindsay and Bruce, his go-to karaoke songs!

Man accused in the fatal shooting of a Morrow County sheriff's deputy appears in court; new report finds a lack of knowledge may have led to delays in EPA response to the East Palestine train derailment; state Senate republicans want to use unclaimed funds to support the Cleveland Browns' new stadium and the Cincinnati Bengals' stadium renovations; Westerville's new police chief makes history in Central Ohio.

Meet George Lokko, owner of Y2 Design & Build located in Westerville, Ohio. George shares how he went from a career in engineering and finance to building one of Columbus' most process-driven and design-forward remodeling firms. After losing his job during COVID, George took the leap into construction by learning from the ground up—literally starting with demolition—and eventually launching Y2 Design & Build. He discusses the power of great design, his 54-step process that minimizes change orders, and the importance of education, communication, and trust in delivering exceptional customer experiences. George also talks about building his team, investing in marketing and SEO, and the role technology plays in streamlining operations. In this episode, you will learn: How a strong design process eliminates chaos Why you don't need a construction background to succeed Building a marketing strategy that is intentional Using communication tools as a competitive advantage Investing in people and processes to scale Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Y2 Design Build here. Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com

Excitement strikes Westerville as Andy goes viral! Another great Dynamite filled with action! And to top it off, deeper into the Lynchverse with Season 2, episode 2 of Twin Peaks!The Elite Beat Plugs of the WeekMegan: Companion (Hulu)Andy: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (iTunes)

Regardless of what strategies school leaders use to improve learning, one thing is for certain: Students must be present to receive that learning. Student attendance is a critical issue for many schools across the country, and in this episode we discuss the assistant principal's role in tackling chronic absenteeism. Donna McGuire is moderator for the NAESP Assistant Principal Community of Practice, and serves as assistant principal at Park Terrace School in New York City. Sonia Matthew is assistant principal of Mary B. Neal Elementary School in Waldorf, Maryland, and a 2025 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal. D'Metria Alston is assistant principal of Wilder Elementary School in Westerville, Ohio. Join us this April to celebrate National Assistant Principals Week! Visit naesp.org/APWeek to learn more.

Rick Best is a former firefighter for the city of Westerville, OH. He has been an Advocate Manager for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and an instructor at the State Fire Academy.  Currently Rick runs the firefighter program at Eastland - Fairfield Career Center. _____________________________ This podcast is proudly sponsored by Howell Rescue Systems, Inc. and Jared Buckley, Fire Chief Coach. For more information, please visit them at: www.howellrescue.com and www.jaredbuckley.com

In this special bonus episode, we revisit the mysterious case of Emily Noble, featuring an interview with Matheau Moore. Emily disappeared in May 2020 from her condo in Westerville, Ohio, and her body was not found until four months later. Her husband, Matheau Moore, was arrested and charged with her murder, but a jury found him not guilty.Today's snack: Simply Delightful Classic Caramel CornSupport us on PatreonEmily: A Staged Suicide in Ohio, by Matheau Moore

August 30, 1990. Westerville, Ohio. The mother of 22-year old Tony Lombardi returns home, assuming her son is at work. Forty-five minutes later, she claims that she hears the sound of a door closing followed by footsteps and she soon discovers Tony's body on his bed. He has been shot through the head and a gun is lying on the floor next to him, but police rule Tony's death to be a suicide. However, Tony's family discovers injuries on his body to make them believe he was the victim of foul play and was possibly murdered by another man who was angry that Tony was dating his girlfriend, but his death is never reclassified. June 30, 1991. Galesburg, Illinois. After not hearing from him for a day-and-a-half, the parents of 23-year old Danny Williams discover his dead body on a couch inside his house. He has been shot through the forehead and since a gun Danny owned is found in his lap, the police believe that his death was a suicide. Danny's family uncover a number of suspicious discrepancies to make them believe he was murdered, including the possible presence of small traces of blood at the scene which do not match Danny's blood type. A coroner's jury officially list Danny's cause of death as “uncertain”, but no conclusive evidence of foul play can be found. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we cover two suspicious suicide cases featured on “Unsolved Mysteries” involving young men who supposedly died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, but their families felt differently. Additional Reading: https://unsolved.com/gallery/tony-lombardi/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tony_Lombardi https://unsolved.com/gallery/danny-williams/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Danny_Williams https://www.newspapers.com/image/306495856/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/299581538/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/300115062/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Today's Guest Kelly is the co-founder of Steadfast Insurance, along with her husband, Adam. They're an independent insurance agency in Westerville, OH. Kelly is a Certified Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Specialist working nationwide to help clients and financial advisors plan ahead for LTC. Her goal is to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial consequences that come from a loved one needing long-term care. She does this by having “planning for care conversations” and then funding that plan with LTC insurance. Kelly is passionate about planning for care because life is unexpected; she knows this from personal experience.  There have been multiple instances in her family where loved ones needed care and there was no plan and no insurance ... it was devastating! She LOVES helping families and businesses put meaningful protection in place to protect the people and possessions most important to them. Kelly was recently named a HOT 100 insurance professional by Insurance Business. She's an instructor for the CLTC program teaching advisors how to talk to their clients about LTC. She's on the board of the Central Ohio Elder Care Planning Council, founded the Senior Resource Group, and is on Westerville's Chamber for Women in Business committee. Kelly and Adam have two active children, ages 11 and 9, and a big doodle named Eddie. They enjoy playing tennis, renovating their historic home, participating in church and community activities, and enjoying the outdoors. Connect with Kelly https://www.steadfastagents.com/ https://steadfastcareplanning.buzzsprout.com/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this installment of the Rock is Lit Season 4 Reading Series, Brieanna Wilkoff shares how ‘80s music, especially Bon Jovi, influenced her novel, ‘I'll Be There For You' and reads an excerpt. ‘I'll Be There For You' follows high school student Rae Ballester, who loves movie musicals and—thanks to her dad—'80s rock. Since he died a year ago, his favorite music helps keep his memory alive. Struggling to move on, Rae keeps her head down and earbuds in, but shunning the world has cost her even her closest friendships, leaving her the “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” When Rae meets Mac, a boy with a charming smile who thinks any problem can be solved with a show tune, she cautiously welcomes their easy banter. With his humor, enthusiasm, and well-curated Broadway playlists, Mac slowly edges his way into her heart, but when he proves “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” Rae thinks about withdrawing to the comfort of hair metal and the silver screen. Should Rae retreat from the world to protect her already broken heart, or will her involvement in the school's theater program and the random acts of kindness she and others have started performing give her “Something to Believe In?” ‘I'll Be There for You' delves into the personal journey of healing old wounds, making new friends, and how to build a future with pieces of the past and present. Brieanna Wilkoff believes wholeheartedly in the power of kindness, the importance of theatre, and the awesomeness of '80s rock. She married her husband onstage at the oldest surviving theatre in central Ohio, and their first dance was to Bon Jovi's "Thank You for Loving Me." ‘I'll Be There for You' is Brieanna's debut young adult novel. It was inspired by her family's commitment to kindness, including performing 100 kind acts in a single day. Brieanna lives in Westerville, Ohio, with her husband, daughter, and dog.   MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” “I'll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi “Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi “Brokenpromiseland” by Bon Jovi [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” Rock is Lit theme music   LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Brieanna Wilkoff's website: https://brieannawilkoff.com/ Brieanna Wilkoff on Twitter: @BrieannaWilkoff Brieanna Wilkoff on Facebook: @BrieannaStoutWilkoff Brieanna Wilkoff on Instagram: @brieanna_wilkoff Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislit Christy Alexander Hallberg on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Rock is Lit on Instagram: @rockislitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look into the murky waters of political dishonesty prevalent during the current election cycle, particularly focusing on the blatant lies propagated in political advertisements. With election day swiftly approaching, it's easy to lose sight of the facts amidst the barrage of misleading ads from large PACs like the Congressional Leadership Fund and American Prosperity Fund. Unlike other forms of advertising that are subject to regulatory scrutiny, political ads enjoy the protections of the First Amendment, allowing candidates to misrepresent facts without penalty.Then we look at the recent vice presidential debate, which we approach with skepticism, arguing that these events are mere vehicles for candidates to produce soundbites for future commercials rather than genuine discussions of policy. C.F. Vance's performance is scrutinized, particularly his fabrications regarding Trump's stance on Obamacare. The focus shifts to Trump's ongoing legal battles, highlighting the critical distinction made by prosecutor Jack Smith about what constitutes official actions versus private actions in the context of election interference. It's crucial for voters to grasp that the president's attempts to influence the election were not part of his official duties—a point we argue could play a significant role in the upcoming election.Next we grapple with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane that recently struck Florida and made its way through the southeast. The political ramifications of disaster recovery aid, particularly the outrage from conservatives about federal assistance, are examined. We  clarify the purpose of the $750 immediate assistance offered by FEMA, juxtaposing it against the broader and more complex recovery efforts needing more time to be processed. This sense of urgency is contrasted with the indifference displayed by congressional leaders who postpone aid packages for political gain.Lastly, we celebrate a recent victory for school districts standing up against LifeWise Academy — an evangelical initiative that seeks to impose religious instruction during the school day, rather than as an extracurricular activity. We break down the controversy surrounding a school board in Westerville, Ohio, which voted to rescind its policy that allowed LifeWise to operate during school hours. This decision was driven not only by concerns over curriculum disruption and liability but also by broader implications about maintaining the secular integrity of public education. LifeWise's attempts to portray itself as a victim of circumstance and its extensive funding sources underscore the lengths to which such organizations will go to infiltrate public schools.Full Show Notes plus LinksSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

Westerville schools rescind program to allow Bible studies

I highlight a few serious and recent moves that prove we're at war in this country with a domestic and foreign enemy; and I spend the majority of the episode highlighting an Ohio school district (Westerville City Schools in Westerville, Ohio) and their attempted elimination of a Christian based program (LifeWise) that includes elementary school students during the school day, and the demonic excuses the school board is making to eliminate the program because the non-attending demonic gays don't like Jesus Christ.  This is the moral collapse of American schools and they won't be able to recover.  They're bankrupt in every form of the word.  Good riddance. 

Join Heather and a panel of study group leaders—Jennifer, Kristen, Corey, Magdalena, and Maria—who share their experiences and the pivotal role the MFR coach community plays in fostering skills, camaraderie, and the spread of MFR. From the challenges of running a practice to the joys of seeing clients transform, this episode provides a wealth of insights for both seasoned therapists and those new to the MFR world. In this episode, they'll dive into the heart of myofascial release therapy with a special focus on study groups and how they help MFR Therapists and provide support. Tune in to discover how these leaders balance their thriving practices with mentoring others and the importance of self-care in their own lives. Find a study group near you here.    And you're invited to the Get Fully Booked Coachathon! Heather invites you to join her for the Get Fully Booked Coachathon, a five-day challenge from July 22nd to the 26th, designed to help you fill your practice and elevate it to new heights. With hands-on coaching and real results, you'll gain the tools to make MFR mainstream and build a business that aligns with your values. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a community of therapists committed to making MFR mainstream.  Join now at www.themfrcoach.com/coachathon.    GUEST INFO — Jennifer Lind, owner of New Life MFR in Tampa and Bradenton, FL | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Kristin Ponzi, owner of Essence Body Work in Westerville, OH | Website | Facebook | Instagram | MFR Directory | EP. 94 Don't Burn Out In Your MFR Business with Kristin Ponzi | EP. 141 How To Double Your Salary With Kristin Ponzi | Minisode 2: Kristin Ponz | EP. 180 Beyond 100K Series: Mastermind Dream Factory  Corey Cosgrove, owner of The Healing Toadstool, PLLC - Holistic Wellness & Myofascial Release Center in Holland, MI  | Facebook | Email Magdalena Regdos, owner of Whistler Myofascial Release Clinic in Whistler, BC | Website | Email | EP. 177 Journey Into Fascia with Magdelana Regdos Maria Genetti, | owner of MG Bodyworks in Wilkes-Barre, PA | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW — Join the Get Fully Booked Coachathon, a five-day challenge from July 22nd to the 26th, designed to help you fill your practice and elevate it to new heights. Register now at www.themfrcoach.com/coachathon.    FOLLOW ME — Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFRCoach/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themfrcoach/  Website - https://www.themfrcoach.com/    RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS – If you love the content that I am providing, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — build a fully booked MFR Practice.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!  Also, if you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to the podcast. New episodes drop weekly, and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out.   **This podcast is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical professional. We make no representations as to any physical, emotional, or mental health benefits that may be derived from listening to our podcast. Likewise, we do not make any representations or guarantees as to any possible income, business growth, additional clients, or any other earnings or growth benefits that may be derived from our podcast. Any testimonials, examples, or other results presented are the experiences of one client. We do not represent or guarantee you will achieve the same or similar results. You understand and agree you are solely responsible for any decisions you make from the information provided.**   The MFR Coach's Podcast includes affiliate links in its show notes. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases via the links in our show notes.

Families Under Pressure | Julia Pickerill | May 12, 2024 | Westerville

Mandy Rodstrom, a 19-year school-based SLP and person who stutters, kicks off our new series, 'SLPs Who Stutter' in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week and shares her story. Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who stutter. They share their personal journeys, interweaving how those journeys impact their professional journeys, and offer listeners insights into the lived-experience within a specialized lens.Bio: Mandy Rodstrom, M.A., CCC-SLP lives in Westerville, Ohio outside of Columbus where she grew up. She is a person who stutters and an 19-year school-based Speech Language Pathologist. After 30+ years of living as a covert stutterer, Mandy has recently stepped out and began her journey to meet and embrace her stutter and the stuttering community. Professionally, this has propelled her to become a Stuttering Specialist. She attends as many stuttering community events as she can! Mandy is married to her college sweetheart and they have three children. When not engaged in all things stuttering, you can find her spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, going on long walks, reading, cooking/baking, listening to music, exercising, traveling, watching The Office or Parks and Rec on repeat, or having a family dance party in the kitchen! 

Lisa discusses some unique programs available at libraries across the country. She examines libraries such as the New York Public Library and its career programs.  The Indianapolis Public Library has a long list of health and safety programs The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has a wealth of programs, including music programs.  San Diego Public Library has dozens of programs available, including many " how-to” programs. Many small libraries also have a wide range of cool events, such as Westerville, Ohio. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission. 

Join us as we take a walk at Inniswood Metro Gardens. Along the way see if you can answer Inniswood and Westerville trivia.   Show Notes: Join us as we take a walk at Inniswood Metro Gardens. Along the way see if you can answer Inniswood and Westerville trivia.   The Innis Legacy  

This message was preached on April 7th, 2024 by Julia Pickerill at Vineyard Columbus in Westerville, Ohio.

The Scripture text for this joint sermon with Providence Church in Westerville, OH is Isaiah 53.

Today, I speak with Dr. Maria Wisman, a physical therapist based out of Westerville, Ohio. She is the founder of The Cheer Doctor where they help cheerleaders and cheer teams go from good to great through physical therapy and strength training resources. She also has a membership group online for cheerleaders and cheer teams who need strength and conditioning and other resources.TIME STAMPS:1:00 introduction2:31 different aspects of cheer8:10 deciding where to go to school10:23 finding strength & conditioning12:17 from cheer to PT school14:35 deciding to start a business21:30 joining the CashPT Platinum Mastermind25:00 being busy27:30 offering different programs33:05 the biggest challenges35:19 growing Instagram & email list41:20 goals for the future42:20 advice for new gradsConnect with Aaron:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronLeBauerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/CashPT Nation FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CashPTNationConnect with Maria:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariawisman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_cheerdoctor/Website: https://thecheerdoctor.com/

Today Heather and guests explore the mindset shifts that occurred inside Beyond 100K Mastermind, a program for therapists who are scaling their MFR practices. The Beyond 100K Series is a behind the scenes look at what goes on inside the Beyond 100K mastermind, a private coaching container for MFR Therapists who are fully booked and making at least 50K in their MFR businesses. Heather and guests share the details of what is possible when you dream bigger, and get out of your own way as an MFR therapist who never under earns, risks burn out, and who is helping to make MFR Mainstream.

I briefly discuss the further adoption of the made-up term "antisemitism" within US law and how this is the slow drip erosion of our constitutional rights.  I then discuss the Westerville City School district in Westerville, Ohio and how they've gone all in on the LGBT agenda and they aren't backing down.  Their superintendent has also been fired for apparent unrelated matters.   Substack: https://theamericanclassroom.substack.com/p/project-mk-ultra-in-american-education Polly: https://www.bitchute.com/video/0ZIM1sYaCGWm/

This week, we present to you a sample of the exclusive content available to our Patreon supporters - an interview with Kathryn Kaslow from the Westerville History Museum. Revisiting our Prohibition episodes, we discuss the Anti-Saloon League and its connection to Westerville, Ohio.

Len Damico (@leonardguidodamico on Instagram) joins Jeff and Rod to reminisce about growing up together in Westerville, Ohio. Len is the host of Columbus Local, a great podcast covering the music scene in the Columbus area. The guys discuss early influences on their football fandom, growing up in a different era, and early music experiences and influences.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Harrison, Principal Broker & Owner of The Harrison Co. Real Estate Group. Nicole has been a licensed real estate agent since 2000. As a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, she's helped countless Buyers and Sellers navigate their way through the real estate process. She understands the needs of her Buyers and Sellers and customizes a plan for each client so they know what's happening, each step of the way. The Harrison Co. uses the most up-to-date technology to help you buy or sell a home. After being with a large, international real estate brokerage for most of her real estate career, Nicole decided that for her to take care of her clients in the best way possible, she needed to open her own company and that's how The Harrison Co. Real Estate Group started.  With close to $50 million in real estate sales to date, Nicole knows the Central Ohio & surrounding markets. Nicole was also once a licensed title agent in the state of Ohio and is knowledgeable on title work and title insurance, which is an essential part of the real estate transaction. Nicole helps Buyer and Sellers all over Central Ohio and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to: Columbus, Grove City, Hilliard, Worthington, Dublin, Westerville, Powell, Galena, Sunbury, Croton, Centerburg, Marysville, Ostrander, Delaware, Plain City, London, West Jefferson, Harrisburg, Orient, Ashville, Commercial Point, Gahanna, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Lancaster, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Grandview Heights, German Village, Victorian Village, Short North, Downtown Columbus, Riverlea, & Lewis Center.   Find More About Nicole: http://nicoleharrison.com https://www.instagram.com/broker_nicole https://www.facebook.com/BrokerNicole . . TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:54 - Intro 01:39 - Guns & The Right To Protect Ourselves 08:52 - The Realtor Role 36:13 - Who's actually in the Real Estate Game? 43:41 - The Biggest Opportunity in Real Estate 55:41 - Getting Qualified Leads 01:01:11 - Free Time 01:09:12 - Not Doing It All For Nothing . .

Welcome to the All For Nothing Podcast - Presented By, Tyler Bossetti _________________________________________________________________________ ALL FOR NOTHING MOTTO What are you doing to ensure you are not doing this All For Nothing? Most people live their entire lives with nothing to show for it. They go to their deathbed with regret. Others may receive an inheritance, yet over 70% of generational wealth returns back to poverty within the second generation. _________________________________________________________________________ THE GUEST: Caitlin Cartwright, Meet Caitlin Cartwright, a woman of free spirit who values authenticity, honesty, and a growth mindset. Her professional life is as vibrant as her personality, performing various forms of body art, teaching yoga, and owning an art collective in Westerville. When she's not working, Caitlin enjoys practicing yoga, going on adventures with her daughter, and creating art. She also loves hiking, often taking solo trips when her daughter is with her father. A fun fact about Caitlin is her deep fascination with ancient yogic philosophy, which greatly influences her lifestyle. In fact, she has even split her tongue to deepen her relationship with this philosophy. Caitlin Cartwright is not just a name, but a symbol of passion, creativity, and resilience. Follow Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/Craftedbycaitlin _________________________________________________________________________ THE HOST:  Tyler Bossetti Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tyler Bossetti is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to empowering individuals through education in business, financial literacy, and investing. With a passion for subjects ranging from credit and debt to traditional investing in Real Estate, Stocks, and even the new digital economy of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and technology. Tyler strives to make a positive impact on people's personal, professional, and financial lives. As an avid traveler, Tyler finds inspiration in exploring new places and cultures, complementing the time spent with family and friends. Balancing a commitment to fitness and a love for sports, Tyler brings a well-rounded perspective to both work and life. Known for engaging in discussions on business, investing, relationships, religion, and even conspiracy theories, Tyler's ultimate focus is building an impactful community for his members to learn, grow, and connect. _________________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:46 - Intro 03:32 - Mental Health 23:14 - Yoga 27:19 - Nutrition 30:44 - Confrontation 33:08 - Way of Life & Upbringing 44:17 - Drugs 49:50 - What Got You Into Yoga? 01:06:39 - Bisexuality _________________________________________________________________________ Join me each week as we feature guests to showcase their stories of overcoming challenges, rising to the occasion, and discussing many topics, such as business, finance, investing, technology, religion, relationships, politics, and how to live a life worth living! Tyler Bossetti  www.tylerbossetti.com  Text Me: +1 (614) 660-5921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbossetti/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylerbossetti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.bossetti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerbossetti/

Welcome to the All For Nothing Podcast - Presented By, Tyler Bossetti _________________________________________________________________________________ ALL FOR NOTHING MOTTO What are you doing to ensure you are not doing this All For Nothing? Most people live their entire lives with nothing to show for it. They go to their deathbed with regret. Others may receive an inheritance, yet over 70% of generational wealth returns back to poverty within the second generation. _________________________________________________________________________________ THE GUEST: Sarah Martinez Sarah Martinez is the passionate owner and baker behind Sweet Sarah's, a renowned bakery located in Westerville, OH. Known for her elegant designs and flavorsome creations, Sarah has been crafting delicious desserts for weddings, engagements, and other special occasions for several years. Sarah's expertise lies in creating custom wedding cakes with a variety of flavors, including chocolate, almond, and vanilla. She also offers a range of other delectable treats such as Oreo, peanut butter, strawberry, red velvet, lemon, and carrot cake. To further personalize the experience, Sarah encourages couples to choose their preferred frosting and filling, with options ranging from American buttercream to raspberry. In addition to cakes, Sweet Sarah's offers a wide selection of sweet treats, including sugar cookies, pretzels, and French macarons. Sarah is dedicated to ensuring that every couple gets their dream dessert buffet, complete with chocolate-covered fruit and bespoke cakes. For those who are new to her creations, Sarah offers private or open-house cake tastings. Once the selection is made, she provides delivery and setup services at the wedding or event venue, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. With her dedication to quality and customization, Sarah Martinez continues to make Sweet Sarah's a go-to destination for all things sweet. https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetsarahs https://www.instagram.com/sweetsarahs https://www.sweetsarahsllc.com _________________________________________________________________________________ THE HOST:  Tyler Bossetti Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tyler Bossetti is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to empowering individuals through education in business, financial literacy, and investing. With a passion for subjects ranging from credit and debt to traditional investing in Real Estate, Stocks, and even the new digital economy of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and technology. Tyler strives to make a positive impact on people's personal, professional, and financial lives. As an avid traveler, Tyler finds inspiration in exploring new places and cultures, complementing the time spent with family and friends. Balancing a commitment to fitness and a love for sports, Tyler brings a well-rounded perspective to both work and life. Known for engaging in discussions on business, investing, relationships, religion, and even conspiracy theories, Tyler's ultimate focus is building an impactful community for his members to learn, grow, and connect. _________________________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:49 - Intro 02:36 - Starting a Baking Business 06:40 - Raising Children 13:56 - Bakery Business 22:00 - Being a Mother, Wife, and Managing a Business 33:42 - Learning about Bakery & How to Manage it 44:27 - Going Viral on TikTok 57:20 - Food License 01:06:37 - Baking Standards  01:09:11 - Motherhood 01:16:40 - Phone Addiction _________________________________________________________________________________ Join me each week as we feature guests to showcase their stories of overcoming challenges, rising to the occasion, and discussing many topics, such as business, finance, investing, technology, religion, relationships, politics, and how to live a life worth living! Tyler Bossetti  www.tylerbossetti.com  Text Me: +1 (614) 660-5921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbossetti/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylerbossetti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.bossetti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerbossetti/

Welcome to the All For Nothing Podcast - Presented By, Tyler Bossetti _________________________________________________________________________________ ALL FOR NOTHING MOTTO What are you doing to ensure you are not doing this All For Nothing? Most people live their entire lives with nothing to show for it. They go to their deathbed with regret. Others may receive an inheritance, yet over 70% of generational wealth returns back to poverty within the second generation. _________________________________________________________________________________ THE GUEST: Jasmine Alicea (Solaire Sunspray) Jasmine Alicea is the passionate owner of Solaire Sunspray, a sunless spray tan salon that offers a custom tanning experience free of UV exposure. With a range of high-quality organic solutions from eight different brands, Solaire Sunspray provides tans that last 10-12 days, significantly longer than the typical 3-5 day duration. Jasmine fell in love with spray tanning several years ago and opened the first Solaire Sunspray in Westerville, Ohio in 2018. Jasmine's dedication to her clients and her business is evident in her commitment to providing a custom experience and maintaining a safe environment during these challenging times. Find More About Jasmine and her business in the links below: https://www.instagram.com/jas.alicea https://solairesunspray.glossgenius.com _________________________________________________________________________________ THE HOST:  Tyler Bossetti Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tyler Bossetti is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to empowering individuals through education in business, financial literacy, and investing. With a passion for subjects ranging from credit and debt to traditional investing in Real Estate, Stocks, and even the new digital economy of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and technology. Tyler strives to make a positive impact on people's personal, professional, and financial lives. As an avid traveler, Tyler finds inspiration in exploring new places and cultures, complementing the time spent with family and friends. Balancing a commitment to fitness and a love for sports, Tyler brings a well-rounded perspective to both work and life. Known for engaging in discussions on business, investing, relationships, religion, and even conspiracy theories, Tyler's ultimate focus is building an impactful community for his members to learn, grow, and connect. _________________________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Highlights 0:51 Intro 1:50 Solaire Sunspray: How it Started 4:09 Risks & Benefits of Sunless Tanning 6:36 Becoming a Business Owner 23:45 Franchising 27:43 Manager Assistants 30:18 Why People Look For Solaire Sunspray 35:54 Single Mom and Business Owner 46:26 Mental Health 54:03 Relationships: She Hates Dating 1:00:05 Domestic Violence 01:13:48 Motherhood 01:19:37 Angel Number 01:21:18 Ability to Adapt And Evolve 01:23:20 All For Nothing _________________________________________________________________________________ Join me each week as we feature guests to showcase their stories of overcoming challenges, rising to the occasion, and discussing many topics, such as business, finance, investing, technology, religion, relationships, politics, and how to live a life worth living! Tyler Bossetti  www.tylerbossetti.com  Text Me: +1 (614) 660-5921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbossetti/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylerbossetti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.bossetti/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerbossetti/

Explore philanthropic insights with Tom Dauber, Founder of Abundant Vision, covering donor considerations, impact assessment, and affluent traits. Summary Curious about donating to nonprofits and giving financial gifts in general? This week we welcome Tom Dauber, Founder of Abundant Vision Philanthropic Consulting. In our interview, Tom shares his knowledge gained from over two decades of involvement in fundraising initiatives and campaigns, offering valuable perspectives to consider when contributing to an organization or cause. He sheds light on the vital questions that prospective donors should examine before making substantial contributions, how to determine the alignment of the gift with the potential impact, and the defining characteristics of wealthy donors, including their career paths, educational backgrounds, and wealth acquisition strategies.  About Today's Guest Tom solicited his first “major gift” at age 17 and ran his first fundraising event the following year. After receiving his BFA from Bowling Green State University in 1998, he began his career in non-profit sector. Over the past decade Tom has directed teams responsible for $120M in fundraising initiatives and campaigns. his experience spans faith-based, health science and health system fundraising. From 2005-2019 Tom was the Chief Development Officer for The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. During his tenure, he grew pharmacy fundraising revenue by 40% annually, taking them from $1.5M annually to over $10M. Tom oversaw alumni affairs, corporate engagement, communications and fundraising for the school and served as President of the AACP Advancement Special Interest Group. Today Tom is the President of Abundant Vision Philanthropic Consulting. He began the company to help small and medium size foundations benefit from high caliber fundraising expertise. Tom is a life-long resident of Central Ohio, growing up just outside of Columbus in rural Johnstown. These days he lives in Westerville, Ohio with his wife Tracey Papenfuss DVM, PhD. Together they have four kids, three dogs and two cats. Mentioned on the Show Thomas Dauber on LinkedIn Abundant Vision Philanthropic Consulting Bowling Green State University Central Iowa Youth for Christ Ohio State University at the College of Dentistry Tax Exempt Organization Search YFP Planning: Fee-Only Financial Planning for Pharmacists YFP Disclaimer Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter

Today's speaker is Zac Hess, Lead Pastor at Grace Polaris Church in Westerville, OH. Pastor Hess looks at Luke 8:22-56, and gives us three reasons why we should submit to the lordship of Jesus Christ.

MFR therapist Kristen Ponzi is here this week to share her experience of battling burnout and financial frustration in her business.  She discusses the pivotal moment when she decided to raise her rates and how she gradually implemented the change with existing clients, ultimately doubling her salary.  Kristen's story highlights the powerful impact of financial growth, not just in her own life but also in the way she approaches her business and client interactions with newfound clarity and confidence.  Join us as we explore Kristen's path to business growth and discover valuable insights for your own entrepreneurial journey. Listen in as we discuss: Kristen's initial feelings of burnout and frustration in her business and her decision to seek coaching and consider an exit plan Setting a new rate and giving yourself raises How increased income simplified Kristen's life and reduced financial stress Transforming the business and client experience The power of marketing and visibility Kristen's work beyond client sessions, including bookkeeping and social media Kristen's mindset shift in proudly identifying as a myofascial release therapist It's time to learn the skill of selling MFR on purpose. Learn how to Sell MFR To Anyone In Any Situation at my live training on November 1st at Noon Central. ‌You will learn how to be good at selling MFR. You will learn how to take responsibility for the sales conversation. You will learn how to ENJOY selling MFR. ‌Imagine selling MFR with the same satisfaction you get from giving an MFR treatment. ‌You will become unstoppable, get fully booked, and help your clients get better results, faster. ‌Join me on November 1st at Noon Central and learn how to Sell MFR to Anyone In Any Situation. Register here.   GUEST INFORMATION —  Kristin Ponzi, Owner of Essence Body Work in Westerville, OH | Website | Facebook | Instagram | MFR Directory   FEATURED ON THE SHOW — Get your copy of The MFR Coach's Guide To Having Your Own Myofascial Release Business  Help your clients understand why MFR is for them! Download the FREE Patient Guide Learn how to have an awesome business that earns money and allows you the freedom to enjoy your life outside of work. Join The MFR Coach's Email List  Purchase my brand new Raise Your Rate Bootcamp Course and get instant access to 7 hours of instruction and a 50 page workbook to help you raise your rate with less drama!    FOLLOW ME — Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFRCoach/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themfrcoach/  Website - https://www.themfrcoach.com/    RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS – If you love the content that I am providing, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — build a thriving MFR business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!    Also, if you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to the podcast. New episodes drop weekly and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out.   **This podcast is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical professional. We make no representations as to any physical, emotional, or mental health benefits that may be derived from listening to our podcast. Likewise, we do not make any representations or guarantees as to any possible income, business growth, additional clients, or any other earnings or growth benefits that may be derived from our podcast. Any testimonials, examples, or other results presented are the experiences of one client. We do not represent or guarantee you will achieve the same or similar results. You understand and agree you are solely responsible for any decisions you make from the information provided.**

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jordan Nishizaki "Faith, Story, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit” Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 30 -- Tune in to this enriching episode as Scott and Jordan explore the intersections of personal development, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of an awakened life. Welcome to another captivating episode of "Awakened Life with Scott Landis." In this episode, Scott engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the dynamic and inspiring Jordan Nishizaki, Founder & CEO of Executive Creators and Diverse Network. Born in Westerville, Ohio, and raised in a Japanese-American household, Jordan's journey unfolds with resilience and a commitment to making a lasting impact on the communities he serves. Jordan delves into his background, detailing his experiences in the banking, digital marketing, and consulting industries, which paved the way for the creation of Executive Creators and Diverse Network. These organizations are not just about business; they are about storytelling and fostering diverse talent, echoing the importance of community strength. The conversation shifts to Jordan's personal struggles in high school, where he grappled with feelings of isolation and the challenge of fitting into societal expectations. He shares his transformative journey of self-discovery, driven by faith, travel, and a commitment to embracing diversity and understanding different perspectives. Jordan's experiences traveling to various countries, from Japan to Europe, underscore the significance of multiculturalism and its profound influence on his passion for supporting diverse communities through Diverse Network. In a poignant moment, Jordan and Scott explore the themes of love versus hate, good versus evil, and the power of faith. They advocate for unity, understanding, and choosing love as a force to overcome division and contribute positively to the world. The latter part of the episode delves into the creation of Executive Creators, a content marketing agency aimed at helping businesses tell their stories through impactful videos. Jordan's insights into effective video marketing, word-of-mouth promotion, and the importance of a well-thought-out marketing strategy offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and business owners. As the episode concludes, Scott and Jordan discuss the challenges of engagement on social media platforms, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, community-building, and staying true to oneself. For more from Jordan Nishizaki: jordan.nishizaki@gmail.com Links: Follow Jordan on Instagram – @jordan.nishizaki,  https://www.instagram.com/jordan.nishizaki/ For Tips and Resources to Create Amazing Videos – Follow @executive.creators (https://www.instagram.com/executive.creators/) Learn more about Diverse Network, visit website – https://thediversenetwork.com/ --- To find greater balance in your work and life, download the Total Freedom (life wheel) Exercise here: wheel.awakenedlife.com To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: https://www.awakenedlife.live/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-landis/message

When three women discover the body of Emily Noble in a wooded area near her home nearly four months after she went missing, investigators must determine if her death was a suicide or homicide. Dennis Murphy reports about the case that rocked a small Ohio town.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.  

This week Kelly takes us to Westerville, Ohio on July 18, 1996. This was the day Robert Mohney, better known as Rob, was last seen at his home. This episode is sponsored by: The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce All Star Property Group - Keller Williams Realty Easy Street, Restaurant, Bar, and Performance Hall Resources: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Local-Law-Enforcement/Ohio-Missing-Persons/Missing-Persons-Poster.aspx?printpath=/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Ohio-Missing-Persons/Missing-Adults-1/Mohney&classname=Custom.MissingPersonsDatabase https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-FIND-ROB-Mohney-100067101785314/ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2011/07/11/man-who-vanished-in-96/24001914007/ https://www.visitwesterville.org/play/parks-recreation/parks-greenways/discover-hoover-reservoir/ If you have information contact Westerville Police Department at (614) 901-6866. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimeoneasystreet/support

A high-quality public education is the foundation of a strong democracy, and part of the work Ohio's public school educators do every day to support that democracy is helping students understand the importance of civic engagement through the elections process and how they can shape their communities. In this episode of Public Education Matters, we learn more about how Kids Voting Ohio is helping teachers hold mock elections to teach their students about the process, and we sit down with middle school teacher David Grimes, who is running to bring his skills from his time in the classroom to a seat on Westerville's City Council.BRING KIDS VOTING OHIO TO YOUR SCHOOL | To learn more about Kids Voting Ohio and to arrange for a mock election with your students, click here. MORE ABOUT DAVID GRIMES | For more information about Westerville Education Association member David Grimes' campaign for Westerville City Council and to read about his full platform, click here. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests:  Andrea Kruse, Kids Voting Ohio Program Director Andrea Kruse is a communications specialist with over 25 years' experience in creating and managing communication strategies for various organizations.  Andrea's expertise includes strategic program development and implementation, public relations, social media, advertising placement, script writing and levy consulting.  Prior to consulting, Andrea was the Director of Communications for the Ohio Department of Youth Services.  In this role she managed the internal and external communication efforts as well as directed the agency's public information programs and outreach.  Andrea has also worked extensively in video production, marketing, and media relations in various different capacities.     Andrea graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in broadcast journalism and political science. David Grimes, Westerville City Council CandidateA 7th grade science teacher in Westerville City Schools, David Grimes also serves as Secretary of the Westerville Education Association. He is actively involved with Sustainable Westerville, WeRISE, the Westerville Queer Collective, the Westerville Garden Club, and Moms Demand Action, among other organizations. His leadership roles include serving as a Westerville Parks and Rec Advisory Board member, a core team member of Sustainable Westerville, and chair of the Westerville Green Team. Grimes is also a former Ohio's New Educators Member Ambassador and former president of Otterbein Middle Level Association. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on July 25 and September 11, 2023.

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with lawyer-turned-author Tom Morrison, who writes under the name T.C. Morrison. Roger and Tom talk about his series of satirical legal novels, including the just released "Send In The Tort Lawyer$," his time in private practice where he pioneered false advertising litigation, and how the legal profession has changed over the past 40 years.Tom Morrison is the author of satirical legal novels including "Please Pass the Tort$" and "Tort$ "R" US." Before becoming an author, Tom spent more than 50 years as a lawyer, first in the Air Force JAG Corps and then at several distinguished New York law firms. Tom served on the TFAS Board of Regents for more than a decade. He and his wife established the Thomas and Sarah Morrison Scholarship Fund for students from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Tom eared his law degree from New York University Law School and he holds a bachelor's degree from Otterbein, where he served eight years as the University's board chairman.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. This episode was recorded at Reason Magazine's podcast studio. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support. Support the show

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Traevon Jackson, a native of Westerville, Ohio and an alumni of the University of Wisconsin. Traevon provides insight on life as a professional athlete, the importance of paving it forward for the next generation, and using a growth mindset to power through his next ventures while inspiring others along the way.

Season 4, Episode 13In today's culture, everyone is an activist. People have zeal for numerous causes, but it's sometimes not easy to translate that zeal into real action of doing small things. Real life compassion in action is often not glamorous - it's behind the scenes, and it requires investment over the long haul. Today we are joined by two folks who know a lot about the real work of compassion. Janice has been a member of Vineyard Columbus for 25 years this Summer. She and her husband Paul will celebrate 24 years of marriage this September and live in Westerville. Janice is a licensed Doctor of Pharmacy, having graduated from the WVU School of Pharmacy 31 years ago. Since retiring from full-time work in cancer research in 2018, she maintains involvement with the WVU SOP serving as a board member on the Leadership Council. She enjoys volunteering with our VCC Health Clinic, Westerville Area Resource Ministries and also gives of her time to two local animal welfare organizations. Sammy started attending Vineyard Columbus shortly after she and her husband moved to the area in the Fall of 2021. Sammy is an EMT and has a Masters in Public Health with a concentration in international health, disaster health, and emergency preparedness. Before becoming the Health Clinics Coordinator at Vineyard Columbus, Sammy worked on a disaster assistance response team responding to needs in several countries including Mongolia, Haiti, and Ukraine. She also spent time working on a critical care ambulance in Los Angeles, California. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, biking, traveling, and cooking.Next week, Vineyard Columbus is launching into Compassion Week – a time we get to serve our communities and love our city. Last year we were able to help over 50,000 people, and this summer we're hoping to make that number even greater! Maybe you're in the Central Ohio area and you're looking for ways to demonstrate compassion in action. You can sign up for one of our upcoming opportunities to serve our city during Compassion Week, August 6 - 12. We've got everything from park clean-ups to sitting on your couch, ordering things off an Amazon wish list for a neighborhood elementary school. You can learn about these opportunities and more at www.vineyardcolumbus.org/compassion-week.Salt and Light article

For this episode, we rerun David and Curtis tackling the topic of Christian nationalism. What is it exactly? How does it relate to a genuine Christian understanding of how faith should relate to a nation? And how does it relate to our Founders' intentions? Curtis and David also explore the nature of healthy patriotism and how to love your national home, warts and all. National Immigration Forum Ohio Conference: "From Anxious People to Hopeful People." Tuesday, July 25 from 10am-4pm at Vineyard Church (6000 Cooper Rd, Westerville, OH). It is free to attend and lunch is included. You can register for the National Immigration Forum event here. The After Party Informational Pastors' Lunch. Wednesday, July 26 from 12:00pm-1:30pm in Independence, OH. Email pilot@redeemingbabel.org for further details and the link to register. -Thomas Kidd: “Christian Nationalism vs. Christian Patriotism” -Deseret News: “What the latest data tells us about Christian nationalism” -French Press: “Discerning the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Christian Patriotism” -French Press: “The Seeds of Political Violence Are Being Sown in Church”

When should you take your pension, what types of things should you think about when it comes to deciding between a lump sum or a monthly annuity payment - risk protection, for example - and how do you work your pension into your overall retirement plan? Spitballing on retirement pension options, and saving to a taxable account when you're concerned about required minimum distributions or RMDs, on today's show. Timestamps: 00:42 - When to Collect My Pensions: Now, Early Retirement, or Age 70? (Rose, CA) 12:16 - I'm Concerned About RMDs. Should I Save to a Taxable Account for Retirement? (John Doe, Seattle, WA) 17:33 - Pension Retirement Spitball: Are We On Track to Retire in 2032 Without Saving Any More? (Jennifer & Zeke, NY State) 25:32 - Roth 457 vs. Roth IRA and Pension Options Retirement Spitball (Clay, Westerville, OH - from episode 377) 35:39 - COMMENT: Pension Vs. Lump Sum Risk Protection (Stephen) 38:53 - The Derails Access this week's free financial resources in the podcast show notes at https://bit.ly/ymyw-430  Key Financial Data Guide Surviving Retirement Without a Pension - YMYW TV S4E17 Register for a free webinar: Navigating Retirement Solo, tomorrow, Wed. May 24, 2023, 12pm PT/3pm ET Episode Transcript Ask Joe & Big Al On Air

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide. I had a scary experience with fire when I was a kid. I grew up in Ohio, in a little town called Westerville. At the time I was probably around 12 or 13. This was on a Saturday, and I was hanging out with some of my friends from around the neighborhood. We were just doing stuff that kids do, mostly setting up ramps and jumping our bikes over them. At some point we were walking around, in kind of a wooded area. Not the deep forest, but we were kind of off by ourselves, out of the sight of any adults. One of the guys had brought a lighter, and he was just flicking it, finding little sticks to light on fire. I guess as a pre-teen boy this is pretty fascinating. And it also had that little element of excitement, because we all knew this was something we really weren't supposed to be doing. Eventually he had a few sticks on fire, which he was holding, and when the flames got big he kind of panicked and dropped them. Of course, that meant the dry grass on the ground caught fire and all of a sudden things were starting to get out of control.  But fortunately, the rest of us didn't panic like he did. We all got together and stomped out the flames before they got very big. We were just stupid kids and we were lucky the situation didn't turn into a huge problem. My guest today is Sally. She experienced a house fire when she was young, and it was a scary experience that changed her life. Because on the day of the fire, Sally lost more than just her house. Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/129 This episode is sponsored by the Women's Meditation Network – guided meditations specifically for women. More details at womensmeditationnetwork.com. This episode is also sponsored by the Jordan Harbinger show – really interesting discussions with amazing people. Find it on any podcast app, including Spotify. This episode is also sponsored by the Deep Cover podcast – a show about people who lead double lives. Season 3 is now live! More info at https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/deep-cover Want to discuss this episode and other things with thousands of other WWTL listeners? Join our podcast Facebook group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the podcast guests are there as well)

When a thirty-nine year old woman disappears without trace, the police are left with no witnesses or clues. The successful business woman had apparently made her way to the airport to return to work, however, mysteriously, she never made it. The last time anyone had seen Ana Walshe was on New Year's Day. Why would this woman who seemed to have it all; Great home, three wonderful children, her dream job, and a husband she adored, go missing like this? The police now have the difficult task of solving this case, and they were about to discover that there is much more to it than meets the eye. Support the show

(Part 2 of 2) On Memorial Day in 2020, Matheau Moore awoke late after a night out on the town celebrating his wife Emily Noble's 52nd birthday. After lazily wandering through an uneventful morning hangover, Matheau eventually realized that Emily was gone. At some point during the night or early morning, she had left behind her phone, wallet, keys, and car - and simply vanished… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr. and Michael Ojibway.    Episode Sponsors:  Slotomania: If you're 21 or older, join millions of other players around the world and download the #1 FREE slots game - Slotomania - on the App Store or Google Play Store today!  SquareSpace: Visit https://www.squarespace.com/choir and use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.  Gladskin: Gently restore the bacterial balance of your skin with Gladskin's Micreobalance® formula. Visit https://www.gladskin.com/invisible for 15% off plus free shipping.  Storyworth: Capture your loved one's timeless stories this holiday season with Storyworth! ! Visit https://www.storyworth.com/invisible to save $10 on your first purchase!  Suspect Season Two: Vanished in the Snow by Wondery and Campfire media.    Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  After a Few Hours of Deliberations, Ohio Man Acquitted of Murdering Wife and Staging Her Death as Suicide  OH v. MOORE: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - Court TV  OH - Emily Noble, 52, Westerville, 24 May 2020 *husband not guilty* | Page 3 | Websleuths Emily Noble Autopsy Report Matt Moore Facebook 'Pretty legs, great arms': Westerville man charged with murdering wife describes her in podcast | 10tv.com Ohio man found not guilty of strangling wife, staging to look like suicide Facebook: Remembering Emily Noble Lawsuit seeks to take control of Emily Noble's finances away from husband | NBC4 WCMH-TV Emily Noble: Facebook Full Document: Emily Noble autopsy report | NBC4 WCMH-TV 911 Call of Accused Murder Matheau Moore Reporting Wife Missing Bodycam Shows Officer Responding to Matheau Moore's Missing Person Report Unbelievable Police Interrogation of Matheau Moore - Interview with Matheau Moore in Ohio SUBTITLES! Police ask for help finding Westerville woman Body found in Westerville not identified yet Emily Noble's body found, say Westerville PD Friends, family hold vigil to honor Emily Noble Bodycam Shows Heavily Armed Police Arresting Murder Suspect Matheau Moore RAW VIDEO: Matt Moore placed into police cruiser after arrest Full press conference: Westerville police announce murder charges against Emily Noble's husband Friends, community members react to arrest of Emily Noble's husband's arrest New video: Husband of Emily Noble booked into jail on murder charges Coroner confirms multiple injuries to head and neck led to Emily Noble's death Matheau Moore's ex-wife talks about death of Emily Noble Opening Statement: Prosecutor Insists Matheau Moore Staged His Wife's Suicide Trial: Text Messages Watch Live: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - OH v. Matheau Moore Day 3 Part 2 Watch Live: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - OH v. Matheau Moore Day 7 'THIS IS A SHAM!' Prosecutor Storms Out of Courtroom After Heated Argument with Judge Matheau Moore juror: ‘I just will never believe he killed his wife' Area where Emily Noble's body was found was never searched | 10tv.com This is your brain detecting patterns Matheu Moore's ex-wife talks about their history Opening Statement: Matheau Moore's Defense Says State's Murder Theory Makes No Sense   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Amnesia” by dauzkobza Closing Track: “I Will Remember” by Gavin Luke   Music & Sound Effect Sources All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Part 1 of 2) On Memorial Day in 2020, Matheau Moore awoke late after a night out on the town celebrating his wife Emily Noble's 52nd birthday. After lazily wandering through an uneventful morning hangover, Matheau eventually realized that Emily was gone. At some point during the night or early morning, she had left behind her phone, wallet, keys, and car - and simply vanished… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr. and Michael Ojibway.    Episode Sponsors:  Suspect Season Two: Vanished in the Snow by Wondery and Campfire media.  Native: Get 20% off your first order by going to https://www.nativedeo.com/invisible or use promo code “invisible” at checkout.  HelloFresh: Visit https://www.hellofresh.com/invisible65 and use code “invisible65” for 65% off plus free shipping!  Upside: Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code “invisible” to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more!  Masterclass: Go to https://www.masterclass.com/choir for 15% off an annual membership!  SquareSpace: Visit https://www.squarespace.com/choir and use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.    Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  After a Few Hours of Deliberations, Ohio Man Acquitted of Murdering Wife and Staging Her Death as Suicide  OH v. MOORE: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - Court TV  OH - Emily Noble, 52, Westerville, 24 May 2020 *husband not guilty* | Page 3 | Websleuths Emily Noble Autopsy Report Matt Moore Facebook 'Pretty legs, great arms': Westerville man charged with murdering wife describes her in podcast | 10tv.com Ohio man found not guilty of strangling wife, staging to look like suicide Facebook: Remembering Emily Noble Lawsuit seeks to take control of Emily Noble's finances away from husband | NBC4 WCMH-TV Emily Noble: Facebook Full Document: Emily Noble autopsy report | NBC4 WCMH-TV 911 Call of Accused Murder Matheau Moore Reporting Wife Missing Bodycam Shows Officer Responding to Matheau Moore's Missing Person Report Unbelievable Police Interrogation of Matheau Moore - Interview with Matheau Moore in Ohio SUBTITLES! Police ask for help finding Westerville woman Body found in Westerville not identified yet Emily Noble's body found, say Westerville PD Friends, family hold vigil to honor Emily Noble Bodycam Shows Heavily Armed Police Arresting Murder Suspect Matheau Moore RAW VIDEO: Matt Moore placed into police cruiser after arrest Full press conference: Westerville police announce murder charges against Emily Noble's husband Friends, community members react to arrest of Emily Noble's husband's arrest New video: Husband of Emily Noble booked into jail on murder charges Coroner confirms multiple injuries to head and neck led to Emily Noble's death Matheau Moore's ex-wife talks about death of Emily Noble Opening Statement: Prosecutor Insists Matheau Moore Staged His Wife's Suicide Trial: Text Messages Watch Live: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - OH v. Matheau Moore Day 3 Part 2 Watch Live: Staged Suicide Murder Trial - OH v. Matheau Moore Day 7 'THIS IS A SHAM!' Prosecutor Storms Out of Courtroom After Heated Argument with Judge Matheau Moore juror: ‘I just will never believe he killed his wife' Area where Emily Noble's body was found was never searched | 10tv.com This is your brain detecting patterns Matheu Moore's ex-wife talks about their history Opening Statement: Matheau Moore's Defense Says State's Murder Theory Makes No Sense   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Always Lost” by Matt Harvey Closing Track: “Along the Danube” by Chelsea McGough   Music & Sound Effect Sources All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.