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Award-winning author and founder of the publishing company, Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy inspires and educates others in the book industry. Her background in early education and research enables her to touch lives the world over while touring as a public speaker in schools, community forums, and at national conferences. When Maria isn't working, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband and three book-loving children. Website: http://www.cardinalrulepress.com/ http://www.mariadismondy.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/cardinalrulepress New book out this fall: Lila Lou's Little Library by Nikki Bergstresser  

Maria is a Holistic Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner with Synergy Nutrition & Wellness. Her passion for health and wellness started as a Physical Therapist. She graduated from Daemen College with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1996. As a licensed PT for 25 years, she has experience in outpatient orthopedic therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, home care and long-term rehabilitation. Maria believes that our bodies were designed to thrive and heal. This belief challenges her to determine the underlying causes of ill-health and implement personalized nutritional programs to achieve and maintain optimal health in a safe, natural and non-invasive way.  She enjoys creating a positive impact on her community by helping others become healthier versions of themselves. When Maria is not working, she is busy being a wife and mom to her 3 children and dog. She has many interests and hobbies that mostly involve water, sunshine, and nature! Follow Maria: Facebook Instagram Website ______________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: The Green Living Gurus Website Healthy Living Group Facebook Green Living Gurus Page Facebook Instagram Youtube Services For further info contact: Therese Forton-Barnes Email: Greenlivinggurus@gmail.com Cell: 716-868-8868

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 384All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Maria GorettiOne of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When Maria made her First Communion not long before her death, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12 years old, but physically mature. A cart stopped outside, and a neighbor, 18-year-old Alessandro, ran up the stairs. He seized her and pulled her into a bedroom. She struggled and tried to call for help. “No, God does not wish it,” she cried out. “It is a sin. You would go to hell for it.” Alessandro began striking at her blindly with a long dagger. Maria was taken to a hospital. Her last hours were marked by the usual simple compassion of the good—concern about where her mother would sleep, forgiveness of her murderer (she had been in fear of him, but did not say anything lest she cause trouble to his family), and her devout welcoming of Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. She died about 24 hours after the attack. Alessandro was sentenced to 30 years in prison. For a long time he was unrepentant and surly. One night he had a dream or vision of Maria gathering flowers and offering them to him. His life changed. When he was released after 27 years, his first act was to beg the forgiveness of Maria's mother. Devotion to the young martyr grew, miracles were worked, and in less than half a century she was canonized. At her beatification in 1947, her 82-year-old mother, two sisters, and her brother appeared with Pope Pius XII on the balcony of St. Peter's. Three years later, at Maria's canonization, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy. Reflection Maria may have had trouble with catechism, but she had no trouble with faith. God's will was holiness, decency, respect for one's body, absolute obedience, total trust. In a complex world, her faith was simple: It is a privilege to be loved by God, and to love him—at any cost. Saint Maria Goretti is the Patron Saint of: Catholic Youth Girls Teenagers Click here for more on Saint Maria Goretti! Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Delivering Digital Presentations. Ryan Foland speaks to Maria Soriano Young, Writing Center Director and freelance editor and Scott Allen, assistant professor of management about their latest project. When Maria and Scott first discussed working together on Scott's new book idea, they had a very different view on what their collaboration would look like. What started like an editor-author relationship, quickly turned into a co-authoring effort. The result was a book that researches and documents best practices for delivering digital presentations. Maria and Scott spoke to numerous speakers and experts and observed how they managed to master the online domain. Tune in for a discussion about the process behind their latest title: Captovation: Online Presentations by Design.

When we talk about being a vegan, we often think of our health as being all bright and fresh. Today, we are going to meet someone who had a different experience. Our guest today, Maria Cebrian, had been a vegetarian and vegan on-and-off for ten years before fully committing to the lifestyle five years ago. She would go vegan for some months, only to start to feel a bit tired or foggy. If we have to put it the right way, she was never a perfect vegan and was often nutrient deficient. Our guest Maria decided to go vegan when she heard about how animal agriculture impacts the environment and how animals are treated – she knew this wasn't right. When Maria's co-worker, Hava Horowitz, shared her idea of creating a multivitamin specifically tailored for vegans, she absolutely loved it. That was precisely what Maria needed to solve all the nutrient deficiencies. That's how an all-in-one pill that was good for both vegans and the planet came to the world with the name Terraseed Multivitamin. In today's episode of the Plant-based profit show, Maria recalls her early vegan being days where everything seemed blurry. Her life felt dull because of all the nutrient deficiencies. She later describes how magically they came to the blooming idea of multivitamins, but the thought of adding more waste to the world made them rethink their decision. She says in the show that it was both a real hassle and a bummer. They knew they had to do things differently. And a question of how to get everything a vegan needs in just one pill a day without generating more waste rose. The answer came in the form of a beautifully designed, fully compostable packaging, becoming that most sustainable supplement available. In January 2021, Tarraseed became the first vegan company ever selected into Techstars Startup-Accelerator Program. Later in the show, Maria talks about her passion for mountain running and her memorable experiences. Moving forward, Maria gives away some fascinating details about her multivitamins and her ambassador program – her innovative social media techniques and everything she has learned.

Maria Fujihara, Sinai Technologies: Helping corporations mitigate climate change through decarbonization software, Ep 139   Maria Fujihara firmly believes in the power of the private sector to be a key piece in combating climate change. After a successful career in Brazil’s Green Building Council, Maria decided that if she was to work in that space again it would be on her own terms.    She fulfilled that desire by founding Sinai Technologies, a decarbonization platform that helps corporations manage their carbon emissions and allocate capital for mitigation efforts. They offer a complete guide to companies on how to navigate across their carbon journey from beginning to end.   I sat down with Maria to talk about what these pathways look like for a big company and why it’s important to transition to a low carbon economy. We also discuss her experience working in the nonprofit sector before entering the entrepreneurial world and Maria offers advice to other entrepreneurs on how to deal with the ecosystem’s gatekeepers. On attending Singularity university When Maria was thinking about what her next step would be after working at a nonprofit, she knew she wanted to build a business but didn’t know where to start. She decided to enroll at Singularity university where she quickly learned about the iterative process involved in building a business through a four-month-long incubation program.    Learn more about Maria’s journey in Silicon Valley and her insights on Brazil’s ecosystem in this episode of Crossing Borders. Entrepreneurship lessons at Green Building Council Brasil Maria explains that in Brazil nonprofit organizations have to sustain themselves financially. As a result, her job was to find revenue streams for the organization by developing products and finding sponsors. She considers that this aspect of her previous work shaped her as an entrepreneur and instilled in her certain skills and values.    Find out why Maria was amazed by entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and how her path differs from theirs in this episode of Crossing Borders. Transitioning to a low carbon economy Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but also one of the most complex. Even though the problem can seem a lot bigger than the available solutions, Maria believes that creating at least one piece of the solution is key to moving the needle. That’s why she was careful in choosing the problem she wanted to tackle.   Listen to this episode the Crossing Borders podcast to learn more about Maria’s thought process in narrowing down her solution.   Maria Fujihara is bringing sustainability and accountability to corporations through her decarbonization software. Her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and working closely with governments gives her valuable insight on the pieces that need to be moved in order to effectively combat climate change.    Outline of this episode: [1:40] - About Sinai [5:41] - Green Building Council in Brazil [7:52] - Switching sectors [10:26] - Lessons learned from the nonprofit world [13:37] - On raising money with just an idea [16:31] - Advice to entrepreneurs on gatekeeping [18:10] - Choosing a problem you want to solve [22:04] - Books, blogs, and podcast recommendations [23:27] - Advice to Maria’s younger self [24:08] - Next steps for Sinai   Resources & people mentioned: Maria Fujihara Sinai Technologies  Green Building Council Brasil Singularity University Podcasts: The mindbodygreen podcast, Product Decoding (Sparrow Ventures)    

Organic business growth can happen even when you’re juggling home-life responsibilities. Holy Cow, friend! Wait until you listen to this conversation with my student and 7-figure business owner, Maria Dior Duegaard Amdahl. I wanted to invite Maria to the show because I knew her entrepreneurial journey is one that will light a fire under your you-know-what and give you the exact steps you need to take action.   When Maria started her business she was juggling a lot -- her business plan, her family (she’s got three kiddos, a hubby, and a dog at home!), and building her online community. As a successful health coach working 1:1 with entrepreneurs, it didn’t take Maria long to realize that she was trading time for dollars and needed to pivot to a different path. (And quickly!)  In this episode, Maria takes us along on her journey from trading time for dollars to running a $3 million dollar business.  And as you listen to our conversation, I know you’ll see that she’s no different from you. Her success can be your success, sweet friend.  Plus you’ll get the insiders scoop into: Maria’s best strategies for accomplishing ALL of your business goals… (even when you have minimal time) The tangible action items Maria uses for growing an online community organically How to pick yourself back up after failing and keep moving forward  Here’s what I love about this interview the most... Maria gives you action items you can start implementing today and she doesn’t hold back!  If you’re ready to build, grow, and scale your online business and still have enough time to make dinner at the end of the day, this episode is for you. Here is your highlight guide to this episode: [03:21] Maria shares her story of running a fitness studio for pregnant women and how transitioning to an online business allowed her to scale and reach $3 million in revenue. [10:38] Maria created a system to be very mindful of how she spends her time -- she shares more about this in the freebie for this episode! [15:53] She shares about her webinar show up rate of 58 percent with a 48 percent conversion rate and how she made this happen.  [22:11] Maria's secret is being herself and allowing herself the time to take the steps she needs to take while still being human flaws and all.  [27:12] Don't fall into the habit of thinking you have to learn everything before you take action, Maria shares how to do this. Grab your free resource from today’s episode! Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

After a 30-year internal conflict in Guatemala, more people were dying from hunger and poverty than from the war. When Maria spent time in these communities asking how she could help, the women of the communities said, "Maria, we need a source of income."This is a special conversation between Christine and her mentor, Maria Pacheco. Maria's story is fascinating; she is a biologist, entrepreneur, mother, and firm believer in the idea that collective dreams are unstoppable. She and Christine discuss the journey to Wakami, Maria's business. Wakami is a social system that connects rural artisans to global markets, helping them generate income and transform cycles of poverty into cycles of prosperity.They also discuss the potency of witnessing culture through ancestral art, knowing your why you travel, and how there are many countless ways to contribute to a better world. We especially loved Maria's take on handcrafts; how they are packages of mysticism and hold ancestral knowledge all while empowering women in the global economic sphere.Wakami is comprised of two organizations working hand in hand: an NGO that gives professional training to rural groups of women and a social business that designs and exports handmade products made by these women for the global market. Wakami is also a handmade fashion accessories brand used to market products in 20 countries around the world. Learn more about Wakami here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Maria Pacheco (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Cover art by Christine Winebrenner Irick. Editing and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

When Maria strained her lower back in September of 2020, she developed a plan to rest, recover and get back with her life. Only, this time, things were different. Today, she talks about her decision to pause the podcast and what she learned from this experience. She also shares an update on how she is doing today and the plan forward. Tune in to learn how to use our mental strength to press pause so we can get back in the saddle when the time is right!  Production team:Host & Producer: Maria XenidouIntroduction Voice: David Bourne Contact us:impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

When Maria met her husband, he was lending his soccer skills to win her a match. As the day went along, they spent more time together at a party and watched The Lion King. Before they knew, their affection had blossomed into a full-blown romance. But their romance was short-lived. Hazem was moving to a new city to find a job so they mutually agreed on a breakup. Eventually, Hazem was back in Waterloo and they rekindled their relationship. Now, they just had one more thing to consider: Hazem is Muslim and Maria is Christian. Today, we hear about how Hazem & Maria have worked through their experience and aftermath of their romance. About Love Without Borders is a weekly podcast where Ginni Saraswati explores the journey of couples who overcame insurmountable odds in their quest for love. When it comes to love, borders can be both physical and metaphorical. Like two pieces of the same puzzle, many of us find our perfect fit outside of the places we come from. When it comes to love, there are no borders. You can read more about the show, including our full guest list and behind the scenes, at unciaproductions.com. Cast & Crew Host & Producer: Ginni Saraswati Producer: Aalok Rathod Marketing Director: Sally Shahin Find Us Online Website: unciaproductions.com, ginnimedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/lovewithoutbor4 Facebook: facebook.com/LWBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovewithout__borders/ Medium: medium.com/love-without-borders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unciaproductions

Today, I am blessed to have here with me a nutritionist specializing in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology, Maria Emmerich. She is the author of several cookbooks and three nutritional guidebooks, including the bestseller “Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet.” Maria’s blog, mariamindbodyhealth.com, offers innovative recipes and easy-to-understand explanations of how our bodies work and the science of ketogenic lifestyles. She also runs a support site for getting all your questions answered: Keto-Adapted.com. Maria’s success stems from her passion for helping others reach and sustain optimal health through programs and education that work on a personal level. She understands the connection between food and how it makes us all feel inside and out. After struggling with her weight throughout her childhood, she decided to study health and wellness so she could help others who are discouraged by their appearance and do not feel their best. The nutrient-rich, relatively high-fat dietary approach that she developed for herself and the exotic, little-known replacements for typical high-glycemic starchy foods and sugar are what finally gave her total peace with food, something she never imagined possible. Maria and her husband Craig adopted two boys (Micah and Kai) from Ethiopia. They have raised a keto family for over 7 years showing how this lifestyle can be great for the whole family. In this episode, Maria Emmerich dives into her story and why she started living a ketogenic lifestyle. Plus, Maria reveals the inspiration behind her viral keto cookbooks, which, by the way, Halle Berry follows her work! Maria speaks about how the carnivore diet has helped her husband with his Lyme disease. Tune in as we talk about oxidative priority, and Maria reveals her favorite protein sources. ➡️ Keto Kamp Membership for only $5: http://www.startketokamp.com ▸

When Maria started on this entrepreneurial adventure she told herself “if in 5 years’ time I can’t make it work, I can always go and get a job”. Once she realised she needed to let go of the idea of there being a formula to follow, she was able to see that she’d been going in the wrong direction, trying to build a business based on the wrong things, overriding her own intuition. This realisation freed her and the result – a beautiful, bountiful thriving business that supports her just as much as she supports her clients all around the world.   Show Notes   You need to try, you need to know you gave IT a shot Trust your gut, you’re the only one who knows what’s right for you Let go of the opinions of others – that’s tremendously freeing! Get a Mentor to help with emotional mastery   I now know to make decisions in business and life that are based on my values – Truth, Service and more recently, Sovereignty   The most important thing you can do in business is build relationships   My philosophy is to become financially independent and time rich     Maria Doyle Maria Doyle helps passionate professionals create quality learning experiences that engage, inspire and motivate their clients to create real change. It’s her life mission to take the lack-lustre courses, workshops and presentations of this world – both virtual and live – and transform them into ‘it-changed-my-life’ experiences. Her qualifications include an MEd (TESOL), Cert IV TAA, Cert IV TESOL, CELTA, BA (Modern Languages). Maria has extensive international experience, teaching, developing and managing courses in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the UAE, the UK, Hong Kong and Kiribati. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, teacher training, project management, assessment and evaluation, and also language and communication skills. https://mariadoyle.com/

You can’t master your business until you first master your mindset. My first mentor taught me that. And I was reminded of it again during my interview with Maria Konnikova. Her story blew me away. (No bluffing.) Maria was born in Moscow & came to the United States when she was 4. She became a New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and professional poker player. But her trip is a fascinating one. She decided to take a journey into the world of high-stakes poker –and find out what role luck plays in our lives, and what it truly means to take control of our own destinies. When Maria first entered the world of poker in 2017, it was tough to predict that, within a year, she would have won a major title, made multiple final tables, and amassed close to $300,000 live tournament winnings. In her third New York Times bestselling book The Biggest Bluff, she explains how she convinced a world champion player to teach her the game, and what she learned about herself and luck and decision-making. If you lead people, you should follow Maria’s lead. She’s all in.  

We’re celebrating Anne Brontë’s bicentenary by reading her first novel Agnes Grey. This week, we’re covering chapters 16-25 and chatting with Sharon Wright, author of The Mother of the Brontës: When Maria met Patrick. Find Sharon online at Sharon-Wright-Agency.co.uk.

Writing from the antagonist point of view can be a challenge. Today's guest is best selling author Maria Ann Green. She is the author of eight books in the thriller and romance genres, and she talks about how she approaches this challenge. So many of the books I read and even write come from the hero's perspective. When Maria reached out to me and mentioned she could talk about this topic, I jumped at the chance. There is just something so interesting about making your villain the main character. This episode is full of helpful information if you are tackling a story from this perspective. Writing a flawed yet relatable character is key to succeeding in this endeavor. Tips for Writing from the Antagonist Point of View 1. Don't second guess yourself.2. Make them three dimensional.3. Find a way to get into the mindset. Writing Prompt Take a scene and write it from a different perspective or a different genre. If you have written from the hero's point of view, write from your villain's. If you have written a romance turn that scene into a thriller. Connect with Maria Sign up for Maria's newsletterInstagramFacebookTwitterGoodreadsBookbub Pinterest Have a topic you would like covered on the show? Contact me and let me know.

Jessica Easterly Durning had finally had enough abuse from her husband Justin and was ready to leave him. On August 12, 2019, she talked with her friend Maria, and made plans for Maria to come get her the following day. When Maria didn't hear from Jessica the following day, she assumed that Jessica had changed her mind. However, she suddenly was unable to get a hold of her friend. The day after that, Justin sent a message to Maria from Jessica's Facebook account asking if she had heard from Jessica, that he had not seen her since noon that day. While Justin was apprehensive to contact police to report his wife missing, Maria immediately took action herself, contacting police as well as Jessica's family. The following week, on August 22, Jessica's body was discovered just 2 and a half blocks from her home, badly decomposed. While she had suffered great bodily injury, the coroner to this day has her death listed as undetermined. What happened to Jessica Easterly? Did Justin murder her in a rage after finding out she intended to leave him? And why haven't authorities been taking Jessica's case seriously? Jessica's and Maria's texts read by Alison from the "Joey & Alison: Mental Health Warriors" podcast. A huge thank you to Jessica's sisters Audrey and Amanda and her friends Maria and Jen for being a primary source of information for this episode! Visit justice4jessica.org for all the information on Jessica's case and sign up for the mailing list to follow along with any new developments. Visit Audrey's Twitter page https://twitter.com/AudreyA07679092. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joe-shwartz2/message

Today, I’d like to welcome Maria Baltazzi to the Podcast. When Maria graduated with her MFA from The Art Center College of Design she decided that she wanted to travel and create adventure television. She is now a 2 time Emmy award winning producer and creator of TV shows, was one of 4 Senior Producers for the first 7 seasons of Survivor, has traveled to all 7 continents, twice, and that is just the beginning. Maria is an innovator whose career is an inspiration.Maria is the founder of Sojourn Experience. A company comprised of three divisions.Sojourn Explorers                                                                                                       Curating Transformational Luxury Travel Experiences Picture Happiness: Take A Shot Working intuitively with her clients to help them name their goals and values, examine any beliefs they perceive as blocking those goals and guide them to a new perspective of what is possible. Maria has a PhD in Conscious-Centered Living. Sojourn Media Group: Producer and connector Maria introduces talented content providers to A-list producers and production companies, as a show business veteran and Emmy® winner with multiple nominations.Learn more at: https://sojourn-intl.com/  Maria is an innovator whose career is an inspiration. Maria, welcome to the podcast.

Maria Claps is a hormone coach focused on helping women through menopause and perimenopause. So many women aren’t prepared for this phase of their life and can be completely blindsided by some of the symptoms that come along with it. When Maria got into her 40’s, she had this experience of struggling with perimenopause symptoms and not receiving any help from her doctors besides drugs, supplements, and expensive tests. Now she coaches women on the right way to manage their menopausal symptoms. We Chat About: The definition + symptoms of menopause and perimenopause How we can still feel good when our estrogen levels drop off Taking hormone therapy How progesterone affects women during perimenopause Dealing with hot flashes How our metabolism changes as we age Resources: mariaclaps.com (https://mariaclaps.com) Instagram: @wise_and_well_ (https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/) Stabilize Your Blood Sugar + Fix Your Period | with Nicole Jardim (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/healing-hormones-podcast/23) Connect With Me: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1160965218?ct=podlink&mt=2) Subscribe on Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGVhbGluZ2hvcm1vbmVzLw==) Learn more about the Heal Your Period (https://healing-hormones-heal-your-period-program.teachable.com/p/healing-hormones-heal-your-period-program) online program Start your FREE 14-Day Gut Reboot (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/gut-reboot-ebook) Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina (https://www.instagram.com/nourishedwithnina/) Private Hormone Coaching (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/hormonecoaching) Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media (http://crate.media)

What kind of virtual author events are successful in getting the word out, supporting booksellers, and developing enthusiastic online communities? Maria Dismondy of children’s book publisher Cardinal Rule Press has had recent success and discusses strategies and goals.Topics Coveredonline book launches and book “tours”partnering with bookstoressign-up events vs public streaming on Facebook and other platformsadvance sales before the eventsponsored and partnered events with giveaways as a way of developing and sharing contactshow to find partners for a virtual event: be sure to match the audience to the missionkeeping pitch letters effective and succincthow the pandemic crisis may be creating new and permanent opportunities for new kinds of book promotionadvice: pick 1 platform and be consistent with your message and timingbe sure to spend more time “giving” than “selling”; you may not have a direct ROI but you will be building communityhow far in advance should you contact sponsors? participants?the growing importance of bookshop.orgwhy traditional media are still importantgood advice: “do one thing every day!”LinksCardinalRulePress.comwww.cardinalrulepress.comMaria Dismondywww.mariadismondy.comSample a reader's guide: Evie's Field Day by Claire Nolandhttps://cardinalrulepress.com/uploads/pdf/Evies%20Field%20Day%20FINAL.%5B1%5D.pdfParticipantsAuthor and founder of the publishing company, Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy inspires and educates others in the book industry.Her background in early education and research enables her to touch lives the world over while touring as a public speaker in schools, community forums, and at national conferences. When Maria isn’t working, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband and three book-loving children. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press  in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.For more information, go to IBPA at https://www.ibpa-online.org/.

Maria Cruz was a perfect example of the American dream fulfilled. Growing up in the Philippines, she moved to New York in 1992, received her M.B.A. from Fordham University, and took a job as a senior credit analyst. On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2003, Maria attended mass at St. Malachy’s Church. She stopped by her office that afternoon, excited about an appointment she had later that day for a cosmetic laser procedure.When Maria didn’t show up for work that Monday or Tuesday, everyone agreed that it was not like her to miss work without calling. On Wednesday, the police were called to her apartment, but there was no sign of Maria. It would take months before detectives searched her emails and ran a check on her laser specialist, Dean Faiello, uncovering his lengthy criminal history.Join us at the quiet end for The Pretender. Dean Faiello had looks, intelligence, and charm, but Maria’s disappearance would reveal that he lacked a conscience.

Whatever your circumstances right now, I pray this honest conversation about learning to trust God's goodness gives you hope to persist and present your requests to the Lord. There is no worry too big for him; there is no amount of doubt He cannot handle. Maria's story will help you press into Jesus and come out on the other side of today's concerns with a deeper trust in God and a desire to abide with Him in all things. Weakness, grief, loss, and pain are not topics we love to talk about. Profound pain makes me want to run and hide and isolate from even the people who love me most. When Maria lost her parents in a plane crash, the story of her brother surviving his second plane crash made their story very public; but publicity was not the world in which she wanted to work out her feelings and questions for God. This beautiful and honest conversation about finding God's goodness amidst terribly loss feels timely given the season of loss, grief and struggle in our nation right now due to the coronavirus pandemic. No matter how these circumstances have touched you – very much or very little – I pray that the moments you spend listening to Maria's journey to believing God's goodness for herself will move you to trusting in Him more as well. Specifically, pay attention to the following in this episode: That it's okay to question God; your questions are not a threat to Him. What it means to delight in weakness and trust His strength How grief can lead the way for important discoveries in your faith. What it looks like to “practice” God's truth and His character and how that grows your trust for Him. You'll find the show notes and all the ways to connect with Maria Hatch-Bowersock, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/150 NEXT STEPS: If you're new to the Devoted Dreamers Podcast or just trying to figure out what's next after you've heard this one, check out my 30 Days of Prayer series or one of these recent episodes: Episode 148 – How to Get Past Worry and Fear so You Can Love and Serve with Alexandra Kaval – released 4/8/2020 Episode 149 – God Uses Hardship to Transform Your Heart with Kara-Kae James – released 4/15/2020 GET MORE INVOLVED...BECOME A DEVOTED DREAMERS PATRON Listener support makes this show possible. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!    GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android

James from Lynwood moved here from San Marcos, Texas, three months ago to be with his girlfriend Maria who is an engineer for Boeing. He says he still loves her, but his own life feels like it’s going the wrong direction, mostly because totally he hates living in the Northwest. James says at first it was the rain and now it’s the snow and he finds the gray skies depressing and he wants to move back to Texas. Fitz says he understands, being from Texas himself, but it takes times, and James should open his eyes and heart and enjoy that the Northwest is a “Postcard Everywhere You Look.” But James sounds like has made up his mind, and he’s going back to Texas whether Maria comes or not. When Maria comes on, she says she understands it’s easier for her since she has a cool job and James doesn’t really have much to do yet, but he’s being unreasonably impatient about the weather; they moved here in the darkest part of the year and he needs to give it a lot more time to see everything the area has to offer and how beautiful it can be. But this all seems to be falling on deaf ears. Is James a lost cause?

Season 2.9) Maria Fairfax is a child of God that has awakened to her purpose in life. She says awakened because her current state of awareness realizes that she is here to serve but it wasn't always like that. Growing up She struggled and felt that her Dad didn't love her. Now she realized that her father loves her, the best way that he could. Once Maria left her parent's house she was free but not really because she took all the pain with her but she didn't know it. When Maria was born the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck 3 times and they pulled her out with forceps. She went to college, she had kids, got married and so on. Maria always worked since she was 14 years old -and that became her peace of mind. She always felt like she wasn't good enough and what is wrong with her. She looked outside of her self for validation. Now her life is different. She has awakened to the fact that she is worthy and she has a purpose in life. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maria.fairfax.39 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_millennial.mom/ Podcast THE MLLENNIAL MOM Support Mental Health and Subscribe ttps://mailchi.mp/9414ec32c919/unbrehakablelife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gloria-goldberg/support

Maria Pesin was a blue collar kid who always knew she wanted to be rich and wanted to be in business. She started out as a clerical employee, worked her way up to assistant buyer, then eventually was managing and running fashion brands. When Maria struck out on her own 6 years ago, she was managing Jessica Simpson’s apparel product line. Maria shares lessons from the fashion industry we can apply to our own business. She explains the need for differentiation, how to create aspiration for our brand, and how to sell an unnecessary product (hint: almost all of us sell unnecessary things!). Maria even disagrees with me on the value of a formal business plan.

When Maria set eyes on little Leslie, she fell in love. Listen to this powerful story of how one woman’s love for God and His children changed the life of a disabled child.

Maria Torres – Acupuncture as an Example: How Ancient Practices are Helping us Heal Contemporary WoundsAired Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM ESTAs we evolve, many of us seek to truly heal ourselves after we’ve experienced the aftermath of trauma. Oftentimes we find that traditional medical practices may excel at addressing physical or emotional symptoms, but fail to heal the damage that has been done at a deeper level within us. Join Jennifer as she discusses the role of acupuncture in today’s healing process with Maria Torres, a licensed acupuncturist at the Art of Healing.Bio: Maria Torres, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., MSOMMaria is a native of Miami, FL, who has recently made GA her new home. Growing up in a large family food was always a unifying element. Maria learned at an early age the healing power of food and the benefits of traditional healing. One of her earliest memories of this was watching her grandparents prepare herbal teas and remedies from herbs and plants that were collected from their backyard each time anyone was not feeling well.This ignited a 20 year career in the healthcare field specializing in food and nutrition. Maria worked in hospitals, retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes where she combined her passion for helping people with the healing properties of herbs and foods.Maria was initially drawn to acupuncture after part of her face became paralyzed due to a condition typically caused due to high levels of stress, known as Bell’s Palsy. Through acupuncture Maria experienced an accelerated, full recovery. It was this that inspired her to pursue a career as an acupuncture physician.Maria earned her Masters in Oriental Medicine from Acupuncture Massage College in Miami, FL. She is a board certified acupuncturist licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida.Prior to joining Art of Healing, she held a private practice in Florida treating patients with a variety of conditions including chronic pain, injuries, infertility, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, addictions, weight management, PTSD and more.In her practice, Maria also incorporated Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Facial rejuvenation with cosmetic acupuncture is a healthy way to reduce the signs of aging and promote overall health.When Maria is not at the clinic, she enjoys cooking healing foods, traveling, DIY projects, and spending quality time with her family.Maria is excited to be part of the Art Of Healing team and looks forward to helping you reach your wellness goals.

When Maria and I decided to travel by train together for the 25 hours to Pune I had no idea how unlucky and yet lucky our pairing would turn out to be!

Wondering how to grow your business by connection and collaboration? Tune in to hear what Maria Dismondy has to share about working with influencers in your market. Award-winning author and founder of the publishing company, Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy inspires and educates others in the book industry. When Maria isn’t working, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband and three book-loving children. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com and Gusto. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll to benefits to small businesses across the country. They were even named best online payroll by PCMag. As a listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/accelerate. That’s gusto.com/accelerate

  Maria Lianos Carbone found that being a new mother in the mid-2000's was very different from her experience satching her mother raise Maria and her siblings many years prior.   The child of Greek immigrants, Maria grew up with the perspective that women who eventually become new mothers are "naturally" able to handle it all. When Maria gave birth to her own children, her experience was very different, and the stress of new motherhood was marked by a bout of postpartum depression (PPD). In this episode of the Parenting Then and Now podcast, Maria discusses her experience in relation to her upbringing, how she got through the fog of PPD, and the effect of social media on new parents (it's not positive). Maria's book - "Oh Baby: A Mother's Self-Care Survival Guide For the First Year" provides tips and practical advice for new moms, based on Maria's firsthand experience.    

Maria Whalen is the world's leading authority on invincible wellness™. Pioneer, Innovator, Inventor and Warrior – all describe her. She fights for personal health freedom, sustainability and independence in all things – offering autonomy for your health, finances, business and lifestyle. Maria invented the revolutionary Invincible Wellness™ System that gives each of us the power to handle almost anything – right now – when it comes to our health. When Maria isn't traveling the world helping people become healthier, she resides in southern California with her 10-year-old daughter (her child that doctors said she would never be able to have). Maria has been disease and illness free for well-over two decades. Her daughter doesn't even know what sickness means.

Stories of people who are coming to terms with the place they now call home, the United States... On a recent weekend in Beaverton, Oregon, we met up with Maria Garcia who is a Mexican immigrant, It was the middle of the day and an after-work rush at her small business tienda located at a shopping alcove right off of highway. She’s middle-aged, short, and bubbly. When we arrived, Maria didn’t want to be on film but was eager to share her story. When Maria was a 15 years old, she crossed the border into the United States with the help of a coyotaje. Initially visiting out of curiosity, she found work at a trash bag factory where she worked 12 hours every night and decided to stay.

Stories of people who are coming to terms with the place they now call home, the United States... On a recent weekend in Beaverton, Oregon, we met up with Maria Garcia who is a Mexican immigrant, It was the middle of the day and an after-work rush at her small business tienda located at a shopping alcove right off of highway. She’s middle-aged, short, and bubbly. When we arrived, Maria didn’t want to be on film but was eager to share her story. When Maria was a 15 years old, she crossed the border into the United States with the help of a coyotaje. Initially visiting out of curiosity, she found work at a trash bag factory where she worked 12 hours every night and decided to stay.

In this episode I am hanging out with Maria Dismondy, an award-winning children's book author who is passionate about inspiring lives through her poignant stories about topics challenging today’s modern child. Maria’s background in early education and commitment to teach the importance of character building enables her to touch lives the world over while touring as a public speaker in schools, community forums, and at national conferences. When Maria isn’t writing, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband and three book-loving children. Tune in to hear us discuss her journey to becoming an author and building a thriving business (and family!) while following her passions. Listen + subscribe on iTunes // Stitcher Maria's Boss Mom Story As we dive in, Maria shares that she never actually intended to be an entrepreneur. Growing up she wanted to be a teacher and a mom - both dreams she would later go on to fulfill!! To both her and everyone around her it was quite a shock when she made the decision to leave teaching and pursue writing her children's books. But the decision was fueled by both a passion to fulfill a need that she saw, and do what made sense for her growing family. "I felt like there was a problem, that we were lacking children’s literature with realistic kids - real characters that kids could relate to with real world problems.” (3:36) So, Maria wrote her first book Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, and a few weeks later she got pregnant with her first baby! After her book came out and her daughter was born, she went down to teaching part-time, and didn't have much of a plan beyond that. One year turned into two, and eventually she realized that she wanted more time to pour into both her growing family, and her growing business (which she was LOVING!) “It wasn't just writing books, but spreading these amazing messages to children and families.” (4:10) A Day in the Life.... When I asked Maria what her day-to-day life as an author, publisher and mom looked like, she shared that it didn't look like what most people would think. “Being a writer you would think that I would spend my days writing and I don’t!” (4:30) As a work-at-home mom to three kids (ages 2, 5 and 7) her days start early so she can get some good creative work time in, as well as some self care. She also books around 75 speaking engagements per year, but most all of them are local as she has made the decision not to travel away from her family if she can help it. Maria also describes that every day is a journey to just figure out what works best in that season. “I didn’t plan for any of it, and Dana I am a planner so when baby #3 came along surprisingly (and was due on Christmas Day!) I thought, ‘This is a sign from the universe that, Maria you don’t get to plan your life and it doesn’t go accordingly1" (7:25) The Importance of Outsourcing & Delegation Having three kids was a complete game changer for Maria and her family - one she describes as sending her into complete overwhelm. “I just said things have to change, I cannot do it all. I need to delegate and outsource things.” (8:13) And so, she did just that! They hired help both inside the home and in her business, which she says has made a world of difference, though it was difficult for her to let things go at first. On Kicking Mom Guilt to the Curb Our discussion took a great turn as we explored the differences between moms and dads, and how moms often seem more inclined to feel guilty about things that don't tend to ultimately matter as much. I share how the "put-together" moms at daycare made me feel especially un-put-together until I realized the freedom that I have because I don't have to show up to a job and instead get to spend the morning playing with my kids. Maria on the other hand, is one of those moms who is put together first thing in the morning - because it's important to her! And also her only real chance during the day to make sure getting ready happens. It's all about figuring out what matters and what works for you. “We are so quick to compare ourselves to other people without knowing the whole story, and that’s hard. I wish we didn’t put that on ourselves.” (12:43) Building a Business as an Author After Maria's first book was released in 2008 she was asked to do a few speaking engagements, which she quickly realized she loved. She then decided to spend time building her speaking career to allow her the time and space to write more books. “I felt like every additional book added credibility to my speaking platform.” (13:48) Another big point she shared is that marketing is a really key component to building a business as an author. “A huge part, about 75%, of what I do is marketing in a non-sales and very authentic way trying to get my messages out there so that people do want to hear me speak and do want to bring my books into their homes.” (14:57) We discuss the ramifications of publishing traditionally (which she did with her first book) versus self-publishing (which she does now, for both herself and other authors through her publishing house Cardinal Rule Press). She shares that in addition to writing and speaking, she began consulting for other aspiring authors, but she didn't completely love the process of consulting, so creating a course to impart her knowledge instead. “I want to educate other published authors on how they can use their platform to market their messages.” (16:23) And - Maria is a BIG believer in anyone being able to write the stories that matter to them. She says she often has people suggest book topics to her, but believes that any person who has a story in mind should be the one to write it themselves! “When you have the personal experience and the passion for that topic that will drive your business and that will make you all the more successful because you have passion behind the idea.” (24:06) On Dealing with Overwhelm Towards the end of our conversation we dig deep into the realities of being a boss mom and discuss what Maria does to deal with the inevitable overwhelm we all experience at times. She shares that exercise, meal planning, making lists and putting everything into ONE calendar are what keep life afloat for her, and she's really had to figure out what tools work well. We compare different organization tools like Asana, Trello and Bootcamp and how different platforms work better for different people, so it's important to figure out which is best for YOU. “Don’t give up! If one doesn’t work, try a different one.” (30:22) Referenced in the Show: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun New Book: The Jelly Donut Difference Cardinal Rule Press Publishing Services & Courses Createspace Asana Trello Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty Find Maria on Instagram (Just FYI, some of these links may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase using the links I may receive some love in return!) 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MWH 059: HOW to Write a KILLER 'About Me' Page Did you ever wonder if there was a secret formula that would help you write a killer About Me page? I'm very excited to tell you there is! One of the most important parts of any website, which is sadly neglected or put off by biz owners, is the About Me page on their website. This is the first thing I look at when I arrive on a website, of any sort, for the first time. It helps build rapport, it sets the tone of what your customer can expect from you, in that it can resell the person who is never going to become a customer and in my eyes, that's a good thing. To help you nail your About Me page, I've invited a very talented copywriter onto the podcast and she's going to dive deep into this area specifically. Get ready because it's gonna be good! THIS WEEK’S PODCAST So this week we welcome Maria Carras onto the virtual couch. Maria is a Greek - American professional copywriter and virtual assistant located in Greece. Before Launching Maria Carras Creative, Maria worked with the prestigious European movie giant, STUDIOCANAL as a publicist. After 2 1/2 years working her dream job, Maria decided to relocate to Greece and continues her role remotely. Along with her work with STUDIOCANAL, Maria has grown her virtual assistant and copywriting business, where her skills are always in high demand. When Maria's not busy conquering the world one word at a time, she's playing mum to her two adoring sons and soaking up the Greek sunshine with her husband. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1. The difference between writing and copywriting 2. Everything you need to know about About Me Pages 3. HOW to write a compelling About Me page 4. How to come up with a stellar lead magnet A LOWDOWN ON WHAT WE CHATTED ABOUT Maria's Biz journey from idea to launch ALL things WORDS related BONUSES The lovely Maria is giving us a SUPER bonus that will really guide you when writing your About Me page AND she's been kind enough to give us a DISCOUNT off her services. YAY! FREE workbook for creating a killer About Page - GET IT HERE  20% off the 'About Page in a Box' service - ENQUIRE HERE CONNECT WITH MARIA Web: http://www.mariacarras.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carrascreative Email: hello@mariacarras.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrascreative/ Rock Your Biz newsletter: www.mariacarras.com/subscribe Rock Your Biz FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187296438324283/ Hopefully you're now feeling more comfortable and LESS overwhelmed by writing your About Me Page. A massive thanks to Maria for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us! HOOKED ON MWH? CONNECT WITH ME HERE: Web: https://tracyharris.wpengine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mumswithhustle/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/mumswithhustle Twitter: https://twitter.com/MumsWithHustle Biz Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mumswithhustle/ P.S. Love MWH Podcasts? Review me on ITunes! 

When Maria joined the Tribe she was finally ready to take a 2 year business idea to the next level. In her application for the Tribe she told us that the one thing stopping her from doing this thus far was how little guidance she had on what resources would help her and the little knowledge she had of how to tap into the relevant network. We have one last big reveal for Maria – which we share at the very end of the episode. I really had no idea 12 weeks ago if this reveal would be possible before the end of the Tribe, and I’m so happy that it is. 12 weeks ago we asked two bold souls from The Startup Tribe to join us in our first ever podcast series. We had no idea then what these aspiring entrepreneurs would achieve- if they would achieve anything at all. Today marks the close of the Tribe and our final episode of Tribe Tales: Entrepreneurship. And I feel totally chuffed to say that both Armin and Maria have seriously nailed it.  To join our Tribe, visit escapethecity.org/tribes  

Rebroadcast of the long running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour", a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org St. Maria Goretti – Born in Corinaldo, Ancona, Italy, in 1902 an eighteen-year-old neighbor, Alexander, grabbed her from her steps and tried to rape her. When Maria said that she would rather died than submit, Alexander began stabbing her with a knife. As she lay in the hospital, she forgave Alexander before she died. Her death didn't end her forgivness, however. Alexander was captured and sentenced to thirty years. He was unrepentant until he had a dream that he was in a garden. Maria was there and gave him flowers. When he woke, he was a changed man, repenting of his crime and living a reformed life.