Podcast appearances and mentions of Whitney M Young

How can architects use their work and voice to drive social justice, create a positive impact on the community, and inspire the next generation of leaders?On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we celebrate Douglas Ito, the 2024 recipient of the AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. As a managing member of SMR Architects in Seattle, Douglas has been a driving force in the creation of over 2,800 affordable housing units, including 1,300 units dedicated to permanent supportive housing.First, Douglas outlines his journey into architecture as an Asian American and how his career at SMR Architects has allowed him to find his voice and specialize in affordable housing. We explore his passion for social justice and housing advocacy and why receiving the Whitney Award can inspire architects to engage in social justice within and beyond the field. Then, Douglas discusses the inherently political nature of architecture and highlights SMR Architects' commitment to fostering career growth and leadership development. He offers valuable advice for the next generation of architects who are eager to make a positive social impact. I think the importance of the Whitney isn't that every architect should necessarily have to go into social justice work or affordable housing. It's that even if you're doing work that isn't that – you have a voice. If you have a conscience that leads you to social justice, racial justice, or housing justice, you still have a voice and can make that known to people. I want to emphasize that outside of architecture, because it does no good to talk about it to other architects. - Douglas ItoTo wrap up the conversation, Douglas shares his favorite aspects of architecture and his insights for emerging professionals, encouraging them to seek out opportunities and build strong connections within the architecture community.Tune in next week for an episode about Guest:Douglas Ito, FAIADouglas Ito, FAIA Is a managing member of SMR Architects in Seattle, Washington. He is the Past President of the AIA Washington Council and has served on numerous committees for both the AIA Washington Council and AIA Seattle. Douglas's commitment to design excellence is reflected in the accolades his projects have received. Honors include the 2020 AIA/HUD Secretary's Housing Accessibility - Alan J. Rothman Award for Plymouth on First Hill, the 2021 Urban Land Institute's Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Chairman's Award for Arlington Drive Youth CampusDouglas is a dedicated advocate for affordable housing, working tirelessly at both the local and state levels with a successful history of working on affordable and supportive multi-family housing developments for individuals and families. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the creation of over 2,800 units of affordable housing, including more than 1,300 units specifically dedicated to permanent supportive housing.

This week's episode features an insightful episode with Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC. Steven touches on the challenges faced by Black architects in the profession and the importance of unity and love in addressing these issues. He also talks about his recent bid for the presidency of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and his current initiative, Communities by Design Corps, which aims to engage architects in community projects. We discuss the importance of architecture in connecting with communities and the impact it can have on people's lives. We also talk about the need for authentic community engagement and the value of service in the profession as well as the need for young designers to understand the social and policy aspects of architecture, as well as the role of empathy in design.Links:NOMA 2024 Conference RegistrationA History of the Freedom RidersSteven Lewis at ZGFTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC Steven Lewis is an architect and a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. He is currently a principal with the firm ZGF Architects, where he leads the Los Angeles office's urban design practice. Prior to joining ZGF, Steven served as Urban Design Director for Central Detroit, where he played a key role in shaping the vision of present and future development. Steven is the AIA 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award recipient, and was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in December of 2015. Steven was a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard GSD in 2006-07. He was a founding partner of RAW International in 1984, and for twenty years, was an essential part of the firm's growth and success. In 2010, he concluded a two-year term as President of NOMA, traveling around the country advocating for architects-of-color, while cultivating the next generation of diverse architects and designers. More than anything, Steven is a facilitator of partnerships and alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use architecture and design to effect positive change to our world. **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.** **This episode is sponsored by www.Smartsheet4architects.com, a better way to manage architecture projects.**

Civil rights activist Whitney M. Young Jr., born on July 31, 1921, in Lincoln Ridge, Kentucky, is best known for expanding the reach of the National Urban League (NUL) and raising unprecedented funds for civil rights efforts. With a master's degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, Young volunteered and took leadership roles in the NUL and NAACP. In 1961, he became the executive director of the NUL, significantly growing its membership and forging relationships with high-profile white business and political leaders to secure more jobs for Black Americans and federal aid for inner cities. Whitney M. Young Jr. died in March 1971 in Nigeria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us Monday, July 29th at 11:00 AM for a special episode of the Kim Jacobs Show featuring the newly appointed CEO of the Urban League of Central Carolinas, Ms. Robyn L. Hamilton.Ms. Hamilton will be unveiling exclusive details about the highly anticipated 46th Anniversary of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. 2024 Awards Gala, happening on Friday, August 2nd at the Westin Hotel here in Charlotte, NC. Tune in for your chance to get an inside look at this spectacular event, packed with insights, highlights, and Ms. Hamilton's incredible vision for the future of the Urban League.You don't want to miss this exciting conversation that celebrates leadership, empowering communities and the enduring legacy of Whitney M. Young, Jr.Partner with The Kim Jacobs ShowWant to partner with our broadcast and receive a shout out during the show?Cash app $Kimjacobsinc or PayPal.me/kimjacobsinc or Zelle 7049627161Join our membership programs:Patreon.com/kimjacobsshowMotherdreamer.com/joinGET NOTIFIED WHEN WE GO LIVE!Subscribe now and turn notifications on: Https://YouTube.com/Kimjacobsshow #Thekimjacobsshow #Thebalancedoctor #Pridemagazine #Whitneymyoung #Urbanleagueofcentralcarolinas#Motherdreamer #CharlotteeventsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kim-jacobs-show--2878190/support.

Episode 133: 2023 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Honoree Robert L. Easter, FAIA, NOMACHow does a desire to make a difference bring visibility to underserved and marginalized students, and future practitioners?On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we're incredibly honored to be in conversation with Robert L. Easter, FAIA NOMAC, an AIA National Award winner, recipient of the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, whose work broadens diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession. Robert is the founding Principal of Kelso & Easter, Inc. (KEi) Architects, an award-winning full-service architecture firm passionate about the built environment and how it influences the world in which we live.We begin the conversation by learning about Robert's hope for the architectural industry. He shares where he believes there's room for evolution, and the role his parents played in his determination to fight for, support, and uplift diverse communities. From there, we learn about Robert's response to winning the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, and Robert's path to becoming the 15th president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). He describes his hand in its evolution, particularly in building relationships with students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Robert also describes the difference between “being rewarded” and “being rewarding” and illustrates some of his most meaningful takeaways and moments from his vast portfolio of work.“Things are starting to change because you get involved in the fight. And you learn that you've got more allies than you think you do. And that there are people who want to help you achieve some of the goals that are important to you. There are a lot of biases I had when I was a young person that have gone away because of this endeavor.” - Robert L. Easter To wrap up the episode, Robert shares why having empathy and compassion for the “most important social and cultural issues of our time” allow us to become better problem solvers in our personal and professional lives. Tune in next week for the next episode in our Architecture, And series.Guests:Robert L. Easter, FAIA NOMAC is an AIA National Award winner, and the recipient of the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Robert began practicing in Baltimore, Maryland where he served as a Project Architect and designer for Ford & Associates, Inc. In 1992, Robert was elected as the fifteenth president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), as a vigorous advocate for increased minority participation in the public and private sector building industry. In 2017, Robert was invited to participate in the Dean's Forum of the AIA's Large Firm Round Table where he helped create partnerships between firms and the seven historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to advance the hiring and licensing process. In 2020, Robert was elevated to the AIA's College of Fellows. Robert was also a member of the AIA Virginia Board of Directors and in 2022 was elected as the first African American to serve as the components president. Robert recently retired as the chair of the Hampton University Department of Architecture after 15 years, where he adopted the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensing program. His work, both civic and professional, has been recognized in national print media, including NOMANews, the New York Times, Metropolitan Magazine, the Richmond Times Dispatch, the Richmond Free Press, Progressive Architecture Magazine, and Inform Magazine.

Replay: 2022 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award RIDING THE VORTEXWhat lessons on architecture, practice, and change can we learn from AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Recipients Kathryn Prigmore, Kathy Dixon, Katherine Williams, and Melissa Daniel?Named for civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr., the AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award distinguishes an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access. Architects and design leaders Kathryn Tyler Prigmore, FAIA; Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA; Katherine Williams, AIA; and Melissa R. Daniel, Assoc. AIA are the winners of this year's award for their leadership in advancing educational programming to support and increase the number of people of color licensed to practice architecture in the U.S.According to the American Institute of Architects, “The number of practicing African-American architects had been a stagnant 2% in recent decades. In the early 1990s, there were just 1,800 licensed African-American architects in the country, and only 30 of them were women. As of the summer of 2021, those numbers have grown to 2,435 and 533, respectively, and VORTEX has been a major catalyst in the 254% growth in African-American women architects.”This episode includes the stories of the VORTEX collaborators, as well as a candid discussion about their careers, what inspires them, and their work to build this program.Guests:Kathryn Prigmore, FAIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CDT is an architect, educator, and design practice leader with an inimitable understanding of the dynamics that impact the management of firms from the perspective of an architect, academic, and regulator. She has over 40 years of design and management experience for award-winning architectural projects of a wide range of sizes, types and delivery methods executed for private and public clients within diverse practice environments. Her academic leadership includes teaching experience in sustainable design. As an award-winning strategic thinker and planner, she is also a leader in regulatory issues and professional ethics. Kathryn is skilled at growing staff into leaders. Kathy Denise Dixon was born in Baltimore and grew up in Harford County, Maryland. She is a graduate of Howard University School of Architecture and attended UCLA matriculating with a Master's degree in Urban Planning in 1993. Kathy has been a licensed architect since 1998 and started the firm K Dixon Architecture, PLLC in 2003. She acquired legacy firm Walton Madden Cooper Robinson Poness in 2016. Kathy is a past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects and was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects in 2017. She is also the co-author of the book titled “The Business of Architecture: Your Guide to a Financially Successful Firm” published in December 2017. Katherine Williams, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP is a licensed architect in Northern Virginia and currently a Senior Project Manager at a DC university. Her career path includes work in traditional architecture firms, community development, and managing commercial construction for a general contractor. Katherine has written extensively about the architecture profession, diversity in the industry, and community development. She has served as editor for multiple publications and was the NOMA magazine editor from 2009-2014. She writes at katherinerw.com and is publisher/editor for

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailDesha Elliott started her collegiate career at 15 years old, obtaining a BA from Northern Kentucky University (NKU). During her undergraduate experience, Desha held leadership positions in the collegiate NAACP chapter, provided social services support through the Latonia Elementary Family Resource Center, and started a freelance digital and event marketing company as a member of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization. After graduation, she became Editor-in-Chief of Be Your Own Success Story, a nationally distributed magazine focused on education and entrepreneurship. She completed her MS in Management at Strayer University. After graduating from Strayer, she created PB7APP, an education technology app for student athletes. She is the author of the books, Hi My Name Is, and Entrepreneur's Memo. She is currently working on her Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work, Social Work Policy, Planning and Administration, and Social Science Ph.D. at Clark Atlanta University. She is the founder of the Professional Doctoral Network, student researcher and mental health technology partnership creator for The Center for Social Reform, Equity and Innovation, and hackathon advisor of the AUC Data Science Initiative. Her areas of focus are economic development, technology, and mental health. Desha spends her free time playing sports and visiting art museums. Find Desha on Twitter at @drdesha.Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show

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Episode 068: 2022 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Winners: RIDING THE VORTEXWhat lessons on architecture, practice, and change can we learn from AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Recipients Kathryn Prigmore, Kathy Dixon, Katherine Williams, and Melissa Daniel? Named for civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr., the https://www.aia.org/awards/7501-whitney-m-young-jr-award (AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award) distinguishes an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access. Architects and design leaders Kathryn Tyler Prigmore, FAIA; Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA; Katherine Williams, AIA; and Melissa R. Daniel, Assoc. AIA are the winners of this year's award for their leadership in advancing educational programming to support and increase the number of people of color licensed to practice architecture in the U.S. According to the American Institute of Architects, “The number of practicing African-American architects had been a stagnant 2% in recent decades. In the early 1990s, there were just 1,800 licensed African-American architects in the country, and only 30 of them were women. As of the summer of 2021, those numbers have grown to 2,435 and 533, respectively, and VORTEX has been a major catalyst in the 254% growth in African-American women architects.” This episode includes the stories of the VORTEX collaborators, as well as a candid discussion about their careers, what inspires them, and their work to build this program. Guests: Kathryn Prigmore, FAIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CDT is an architect, educator, and design practice leader with an inimitable understanding of the dynamics that impact the management of firms from the perspective of an architect, academic, and regulator. She has over 40 years of design and management experience for award-winning architectural projects of a wide range of sizes, types and delivery methods executed for private and public clients within diverse practice environments. Her academic leadership includes teaching experience in sustainable design. As an award-winning strategic thinker and planner, she is also a leader in regulatory issues and professional ethics. Kathryn is skilled at growing staff into leaders.  Kathy Denise Dixon was born in Baltimore and grew up in Harford County, Maryland. She is a graduate of Howard University School of Architecture and attended UCLA matriculating with a Master's degree in Urban Planning in 1993. Kathy has been a licensed architect since 1998 and started the firm http://www.kdixonarchitecture.com/ (K Dixon Architecture), PLLC in 2003. She acquired legacy firm Walton Madden Cooper Robinson Poness in 2016. Kathy is a past president of the https://www.noma.net/about-noma/ (National Organization of Minority Architects) and was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects in 2017.  She is also the co-author of the book titled “The Business of Architecture: Your Guide to a Financially Successful Firm” published in December 2017.  Katherine Williams, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP is a licensed architect in Northern Virginia and currently a Senior Project Manager at a DC university. Her career path includes work in traditional architecture firms, community development, and managing commercial construction for a general contractor. Katherine has written extensively about the architecture profession, diversity in the industry, and community development. She has served as editor for multiple publications and was the NOMA magazine editor from 2009-2014. She writes at http://katherinerw.com/ (katherinerw.com) and is publisher/editor for http://archstories.com/ (archstories.com). Melissa R. Daniel is an architectural designer in Maryland, and the creator and host of the...

This Fresh Take interview featured Calvin Butler, CEO, Exelon Utilities. JB and Calvin discussed Exelon's investment in workforce development initiatives in the region, the importance of supplier diversity in supporting minority-owned small businesses, and his own role as a community and business leader in Baltimore.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Calvin G. Butler Jr. is a senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Exelon. Butler oversees Exelon's six local electric and natural gas companies -- Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco. Together, they form the nation's largest utility company by customer count, serving approximately 10 million electric and gas customers in New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia, respectively. Butler serves as vice chairman of each utility's board and is a member of Exelon's executive committee. In addition to serving as CEO of Exelon Utilities, Butler serves as the interim CEO of ComEd, overseeing management of the electric grid serving more than 4 million customers in Chicago and most of northern Illinois.Butler previously served as CEO of BGE from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that role, Butler was BGE's senior vice president, regulatory and external affairs. Butler also served as Exelon's senior vice president of corporate affairs, Chief Human Resources Officer, and held other leadership positions at Exelon and ComEd (Chicago).Butler serves on the boards of several prominent Baltimore-based organizations including the Baltimore Community Foundation, University of Maryland School of Medicine's Board of Visitors, Greater Baltimore Committee, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, the Center Club and Caves Valley Golf Club. He is immediate past chair of his alma mater, Bradley University. In addition, Butler serves on the boards of M&T Bank Corporation and M&T Bank, its principal banking subsidiary; the Institute of International Education, a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing scholarship, promoting access to education, and building economies; and the Library of Congress' James Madison Council.He has been recognized by several organizations for his leadership and community commitment. In 2021, The Daily Record named Butler to their “Power 100” list and has singled him out as one of its top 35 Influential Marylanders, as well as listed him three times as one of Maryland's “Most Admired CEOs.” In 2020, he was honored with the BEYA Chairman's Award, recognizing Black leaders for their meaningful contributions to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). That same year, he was named among Black Enterprise Magazine's “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America,” and as Zpryme's “ETS Thought Leader of the Year,” honoring those with the “inventive and brave vision needed to inspire the global energy ecosystem toward sustainable modernization.” In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America honored him with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award and he has been named by Baltimore Magazine as one of its “Top Ten Baltimoreans.”Butler earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., and a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Mo. He received an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Morgan State University in 2014.

Dr. Americus Reed II, the Hip Hop Prof. He’s the Whitney M. Young Jr., Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he has served on faculty since 2000. He is the go-to expert when it comes to the intricacies of marketing, branding, and identity.  In this interview, he shares how social identity, social influence, values, attitudes and judgments interact in shaping purchase decisions and consumer behavior, but from a social psychology point of view. For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more! Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

How many times have you finished a job and felt like you had nothing left in the tank? You gave it everything you had 24/7 thinking to yourself, “I’ll start taking care of myself when the next hiatus comes” only to be cursed by the fact that you’re good at what you do...and that hiatus never appears. You repeat the cycle for months, years, or even decades wondering where all the time went. When you imagine a high-profile award-winning editor like Michelle Tesoro you imagine burnout wouldn't be a problem - that’s just for people struggling to “make it,” right? Given her track record having worked on shows such as House of Cards, Godless, On the Basis of Sex, When They See Us, and most recently The Queen's Gambit, Michelle must have it all figured out. Right??? As you'll hear in part two of my conversation with Michelle, just like us she too often finds her tank completely empty at the end of a project. In part 2 of our conversation (here’s part 1 if you missed it), we specifically examine the question of what is leaving her so drained. Michelle is incredibly open, honest, and brave to share her challenges maintaining such a demanding career while balancing it with friends and family, and she even allows me to put her on the ‘Hot Seat’ to really dig into what is driving her to still work so hard at this level of her career (Spoiler Alert: Even she fears missing out on the next gig). One key takeaway from this interview that I hope everyone understands is that greater success does not make career and lifestyle decisions any easier. In fact, if anything, it's the opposite. It becomes harder to say no and the fear of missing out never goes away. P.S. If you missed part 1, you don't need to listen to it first to understand this conversation. But I do recommend you listen to part one if you’d like to hear Michelle talk about her career path and what has driven her success. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: Michelle has come to realize that there is a balance between high profile projects and having a happy home life. Three important priorities Michelle tries to balance. The defining moment that gave Michelle a reality check about her priorities and where she spends her time. How Michelle came to be on my email list and what attracted her to my work. The piece of software that changed the way Michelle worked and gave her more balance in her life. I put Michelle on the hot seat to uncover what is the source of her draining her tank on every project she takes KEY TAKEAWAY: The fear of missing out is high even for someone like Michelle. The process of restoring herself is always something that she struggles with. KEY TAKEAWAY: Compressing creative time allows for better pacing of energy levels to work smarter not harder. Michelle's process of working through a day of dailies. The realization Michelle came to about her next gig. Michelle's wish list of how she would love to spend her time. Why she hasn't been able to commit to a long-term gig since the Queen's Gambit. Michelle tries to answer which fear is greater: experiencing burnout from filling the gap or taking a break. Useful Resources Mentioned: Twitter: @mtesorito Instagram: @michtesoro Michelle Tesoro's Website Continue to Listen & Learn Ep115: How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE Ep127: Chasing After the Next Gig vs. Building Your Career | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel Levy Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone How Total Burnout Led to the Most Productive Year of My Life How to Overcome Post-Production Burnout Struggling to “Do” It All? Try “Being” First. (Three Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Sanity When Working From Home) Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Cutting-edge film and television picture editor Michelle Tesoro is an industry rising star, known for seamlessly weaving narrative through the artful and elegant editing of a visual story. Her most recent works include Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series “When They See Us” directed and produced by Ava Duvernay, and Netflix’s hit limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” directed by Oscar-nominated Scott Frank. Tesoro’s versatile slate also includes Focus Features’ biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “On the Basis of Sex” starring Felicity Jones, Bold Films and Participant Media’s “Shot Caller” starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series “Godless,” directed by Scott Frank, and starring Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, and Merritt Weaver, Golden Globe-nominated show “House of Cards,” and the HBO’s series “The Newsroom”. The Cinema Guild’s SXSW Grand Jury Prize-winning feature film “Natural Selection,” earned Tesoro the 2011 SXSW Award for Best Editing. Tesoro’s unique perspective and refined expertise in composing striking narratives began early, growing up in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Whitney M. Young High School, studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Tesoro currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

I’ve spent my entire career wondering what the difference is between those who simply string along one job after another to pay the bills and those who have extraordinary resumes, amazing credits, and award-winning careers. You might assume it's some combination of God-given talent, luck and hard work. If you've listened to me for any amount of time, you know I consider "luck" to be a four letter word (so that’s out), but I do believe talent and hard work absolutely play a role when it comes to success. However, I think the difference for those who reach the highest levels is that they are simply playing a totally different game than everyone else. Most people are playing a game of checkers...the best of the best are playing chess. Today's guest, ACE editor, Michelle Tesoro has worked on critically acclaimed shows such as House of Cards, Godless, On the Basis of Sex, When They See Us, and most recently The Queen's Gambit. Rather than talk about her creative process editing The Queen's Gambit, Michelle and I take a different approach in this conversation and discuss the metaphor of chess as life and how you can apply a long-term, more strategic chess-like approach to your career. Michelle and I had such an in-depth conversation that I've made it a two-part series. In this first part we discuss how Michelle chooses the projects & people she works with, and we discover how there is a common theme running through much of her work that keeps her engaged and passionate (despite the arduous nature of the projects she takes on). Michelle also shares what she believes to be her greatest assets and soft skills (outside the editing timeline) that have led to her tremendous success in Hollywood. Finally, I am keenly aware that Michelle has been making the rounds on the podcast circuit, but rest assured no matter what you’ve listened to already this very candid conversation covers fresh ground with stories you definitely haven’t heard on other shows. And you don't want to miss part 2 next week where I put Michelle on the hot seat to discuss the challenge of balancing her career with the rest of her life. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: The first small moments Michelle realized that editing was for her. How a street artist in New York helped her understand the power of editing and storytelling. The similarities between Michelle and the lead character, Beth in The Queen's Gambit. How Michelle has become comfortable being the only woman in the room. The parallels Michelle can draw from the themes of On the Basis of Sex and her own mom and childhood. Michelle shares one of the most valuable soft skills she possesses that helps her gain the trust of her collaborators. How being clear about her goals early on in her career helped guide the decisions she made. The word that Michelle has been practicing to use more often in her career.  HINT: it’s not “Yes!” KEY TAKEAWAY: The only way to confidently say no is if you know what the end goal is. What Michelle learned from NOT getting the ACE Internship when she applied for it at the start of her career. Useful Resources Mentioned: Art Of The Cut Podcast Eps. 87 (“The Queens Gambit” Editor Michelle Tesoro, ACE) by Filmtools - ProVideo Coalition Ep. 15 – Defining Goals, Working With Good People, and Editing “The Queen’s Gambit” with editor Michelle Tesoro, ACE | Film & TV Editing Mentorship Program Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Twitter: @mtesorito Instagram: @michtesoro MICHELLE TESORO Continue to Listen & Learn Ep115: How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE Ep127: Chasing After the Next Gig vs. Building Your Career | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian Ep131: How Having a ‘Side Hustle’ Buys You the Freedom to Say ‘No’ | with Alex Ferrari Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach Ep117: Carol Littleton, ACE on The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? 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And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Cutting-edge film and television picture editor Michelle Tesoro is an industry rising star, known for seamlessly weaving narrative through the artful and elegant editing of a visual story. Her most recent works include Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series “When They See Us” directed and produced by Ava Duvernay, and Netflix’s hit limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” directed by Oscar-nominated Scott Frank. Tesoro’s versatile slate also includes Focus Features’ biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “On the Basis of Sex” starring Felicity Jones, Bold Films and Participant Media’s “Shot Caller” starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series “Godless,” directed by Scott Frank, and starring Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, and Merritt Weaver, Golden Globe-nominated show “House of Cards,” and the HBO’s series “The Newsroom”. The Cinema Guild’s SXSW Grand Jury Prize-winning feature film “Natural Selection,” earned Tesoro the 2011 SXSW Award for Best Editing. Tesoro’s unique perspective and refined expertise in composing striking narratives began early, growing up in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Whitney M. Young High School, studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Tesoro currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

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Eva Lopez, a former student of mine at Whitney M. Young High School, recalls going to a market in Mexico with her aunt to buy a chicken. At the time, Eva was eight and believed she was choosing a chicken that would live in the farmyard and produce eggs for the family. Little did she realize, she'd be eating chicken soup in the evening. Eva's experience has led her to a deeper appreciation of the animals that nourish us all and the men and women who do the work to make it happen.

Award-winning architect Steven Lewis believes that urban planning and design can promote positive change and progress within our often divided societies. As a principal at ZGF Architects, past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and the former Urban Design Director for the City of Detroit, Steven is a leader in supporting diversity and bringing once-separated communities together as one.  Steven is a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. With a unique perspective on community-building, he also offers incredible wisdom and honest insights about systemic racism, the lasting impact of the COVID pandemic, our path towards a more equal future for all, and so much more. In this episode, you’ll also learn: About some of Steven’s most innovative projects Why thoughtful design and architecture brings communities together How Steven is helping to bring more people of color into architecture What Detroit’s city planners did to improve life for all citizens Steven’s advice on proactively learning about other cultures Why COVID is inspiring positive change and action The similarities between COVID and systemic racism How to use this moment to move society forward Why Steven says that politicizing COVID has been a disaster  What the tipping point is towards a more equitable society Why you’re either an anti-racist or you’re not The importance of speaking out against racism Why George Floyd’s death has had such an impact on white people How Steven’s influential architect father shaped his own career  And so much more! More About Steven Lewis Steven Lewis is a principal with the firm ZGF Architects, where he leads the Los Angeles office’s urban design practice. Prior to joining ZGF, Steven was appointed by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan as the Urban Design Director for the City’s Central Region, where he played a key role in shaping the vision of the present and future development. Steven is the AIA 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award recipient, and was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in December of 2015. In January of 2008, he returned to Southern California to join Parsons as a Design  Manager after serving four years with the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of the Chief Architect in Washington, DC. Steven was a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Design for the 2006-07 academic year. He was a founding partner of the Los Angeles-based firm of RAW International in 1984, and for the next twenty years, was an essential part of the firm’s growth and success. In December of  2010, he concluded a two-year term as President of the National Organization of Minority Architects, traveling around the country advocating for architects-of-color, while cultivating the next generation of diverse architects and designers. Steven recently launched a consulting practice – “Thinking Leadership – What We Do...Who We Are” – aimed at assisting clients to attain superior outcomes through his engagement.    Connect with Steven Lewis LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lewis-b0b61a4 Facebook www.facebook.com/r.steven.lewis Twitter twitter.com/rsteve26   Steven’s Favorite Programs and Other Resources NOMA www.noma.net Beyond the Built Environment www.beyondthebuilt.com Colloqate: Design for Social Justice colloqate.org/design-justice-platform   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources. https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take   amzn.to/2y9N1TK

Doctor Joyce Kenner, educational leader, innovator, and the Chicago Public Schools longest serving principal, discusses the values she learned as a young girl working in her parents' record stores in Dayton, Ohio. Kenner, a triplet, recalls working alongside her siblings, and learning how to listen and react to the needs of people from all walks of life.

Dr. Dudley delves into  how to save the African American community through social activism and focused leadership with President and CEO of Urban League Michael P. McMillan.  FULL Guest Bio: Michael P. McMillan is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has been providing social services to the metropolitan St. Louis community since 1918. The St.Louis Urban League is the largest affiliate of the NUL movement headquartered in New York City. The Urban League's mission is “to assist African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights.” Each year, the Urban League serves more than 100,000 residents with economic opportunity, educational excellence, community empowerment, civil rights and advocacy programs. As an advocate for social and economic parity, McMillan speaks on behalf of Urban League constituents.  In response to the crisis in Ferguson, McMillan created the Save Our Sons program in St. Louis County to help over 850 African-American men find jobs and hosted the Urban League's largest job fair in its history at St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley with over 5,000 participants. He has also charted the building of the Urban League Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson on the site of a convenience store that was burned down during the crisis. Opened in 2017, the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center houses the Save Our Sons program along with social service partners: The Salvation Army, Midland Division; the University of Missouri Extension and the Lutheran Hope Center. In July 2017, McMillan and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted the largest National Urban League Conference in history with nearly 25,000 in attendance.  McMillan has received hundreds of awards and commendations from various organizations and was recently inducted into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame as its youngest and as one of the Ebony Power 100 Most Influential African Americans in the United States. Additionally, he is the recipient of the 2013 Trumpet Award for Community Service; the Whitney M. Young and the John Mack Leadership Awards from the National Urban League; Chairman's Award presented by the St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council; a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montford Point Marines and for the Salute to Women in Leadership Awards program.  McMillan is a member of Boards of Directors of the following companies and organizations: The St. Louis Zoological Commission, Regions Bank Community Development Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama, The Sheldon, Grand Center, Heat Up St. Louis, Inc. (Cool Down St. Louis), The St. Louis Community Foundation, The DESE Task Force, The Muny, Greater St. Louis Area Council - Boy Scouts of America and the Workforce Investment Board of St. Louis County. ​ Michael P. McMillan is a graduate of Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies and a minor in Political Science with an emphasis in Finance. Additionally, McMillan is an Eisenhower Fellow, American Council of Young Political Leaders Alumnus and member of Eta Boule Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis and St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church.Support the show (https://ileadacademy.net)

Welcome to the LightHarted Podcast with Rising NBA Star Josh Hart (New Orleans Pelicans) & Rising Business Mogul Matt Hillman (Cut + Sew). To start these two best friends are here to discuss: Matt traveling non-stop, upcoming games, Shannon graduating nursing school, Chelsea, Rookie Dinner in Milwaukee, rude service, Heart 2 Hart Fan Questions, Venmo Giveaway & more. Then it’s an honor and a privilege to have Jahlil Okafor (New Orleans Pelicans Center) joining us for a LightHarted Podcast to discuss: Road Trip Tendencies, Scary Movies & favorite movies, his upbringing & becoming a High D1 Player, who he looked up to growing up, Derrick Rose, Chicago & competition for best player in the city, playing at Whitney M. Young High School, his college decision & going to Duke, giving Brandon Ingram his college tour, being recruited by Quinn Cook, his NBA Draft Night Experience, Rookie Year in Philadelphia & Trust The Process, Taking for players, getting into an altercation on the streets of Boston & clickbait/criticism, having surgery in his rookie year, sad eating & eating right, almost getting traded his second year & Summer going into his third year, journaling, finally being traded to Brooklyn, coming to New Orleans, wanting to work in film some day, The LightHarted 10 & more.  Presented by Venmo  (Friend @lighthartedpodcast to enter the $1K Giveaway) Produced by DBP CORP Subscribe to the Podcast on  YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/lighthartedpodcast?uid=9MKM2VD_IhWse0bjkNHrnA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightharted-podcast-with-josh-hart/id1469286394 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WjlP2bXcUnFYJyjyv2bSU?si=cxhEUFlDQNqAy3st4J6MbQ

Whether you work at a small school or a larger institution you understand the value of your brand. But how can you leverage your brand to create superfans who internalize the values of your institution and make your school a part of their personal identity? That's the topic of our conversation with Professor Americus Reed, PhD. Professor Reed is the Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an ‘identity theorist' focusing his research on the role consumers' self-concepts play in guiding buying decisions. If that sounds complicated - no worries! Americus breaks down the elements of identity branding for schools. One example we discuss Apple's use of identity branding in their ‘I'm a Mac' advertisement campaign and another example we talk about is Nike's ‘Find Your Greatness' campaign. Interested in finding out more about this topic? Americus will be at our annual conference in Washington D.C. in just over a week!

Until you're a member of a minority group, you likely cannot understand the visceral, day-in and day-out experience of life as a minority. From the passive, underhand comments and assumptions about your background or abilities to the blatant exclusion or derision of your presence, being a minority is challenging enough. Now imagine seeing the same people wielding the upper hand in the socio-economic lottery picking through your group's longstanding history and cultural practices for something they can leverage as their own. In this episode, Tammy Eagle Bull, FAIA, explains in clear terms why cultural appropriation is wrong, how it perpetuates in the architecture and design community, and her own experiences with preconceptions in her everyday life. A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Eagle Bull is a co-founder and the president of Encompass Architects, based in Lincoln, Neb. She is also the first Native American woman in the United States to become a licensed architect, and the recipient of the AIA 2018 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award.

Derrich Phillips shares his experiences from doing a book signing at the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps in Louisville, Kentucky. He had the opportunity to speak to over 200 students and staff while there and share the Poverty Powerball winning tickets. 

As the country honors Dr. Martin Luther King, this week’s episode is a history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement through the lens of Mr. Sterling Tucker. Currently, 95 years young, Mr. Tucker began his Urban League career in 1945 and would eventually lead several Urban League affiliates. During his tenure, he became a trusted confidant of Whitney M. Young and was a friend and colleague of Dr. King. Because of his proficiency in organizing massive groups, in 1963 he was named Vice Chairman of the March on Washington. Mr. Tucker’s historical details are a tribute to the past but a reminder of the continuing struggles of the present. He has authored 3 books “For Blacks Only,” “Black Reflections On White Power” and “Beyond the Burning, Life, and Death of the Ghetto.” Hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League History of the Civil Rights Movement 1963 March on Washington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whitney M. Young, Jr.   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

The Reverend Dr. Marcus D. Cosby serves as the Senior Pastor ofWheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He was born the third child of Rogers and Bobbie Cosby in Chicago, Illinois. There he received his elementary education at .. the Emmanuel Christian School and secondary education at Whitney M. Young '. Magnet High School. He further received the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion and English from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, the Master of Divinity Degree in Homiletics and Christian Education from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia and the Doctor of Ministry Degree in Homiletics from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois.  Since his early youth, Dr. Cosby has been actively involved in the work of the Church. He was licensed to preach and ordained to the Christian Ministry at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois where the Reverend Dr. L.K. Curry served as Pastor. It was at Emmanuel that he met and married his high school sweetheart, Mrs. Audrey Marie Cosby, and they have been blessed with three beautiful daughters, Adrienne Marie, Ashley Marie and Aliyah Marie and two sons, Marcus D., II and Matthew D. Cosby. 

 Americus Reed, II is The Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder and partner of identity, loyalty and branding consultants, Persona Partners. Americus is the Marketing Department’s only “identity theorist,” focusing his research on the role consumers’ self concepts play in guiding buying decisions. He examines how social identity, social influence, values, attitudes and judgments interact in shaping purchase decisions and consumer behavior, but from a social psychology point of view. Americus is a newly minted director of the Enrollment Management Association, which means he’s taking an accelerated, deep dive into independent school marketing as we speak. In this episode of the Sparkcast, I talk with Americus about identity loyalty theory, how it impacts private schools and how you can leverage it for meaningful , long-term connections to all of the school's constituents. 

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Like the Facebook:  Facebook   Growing up in Chicago, Nadiyah was greatly influenced by the Deep House Music movement; the DJs played a range of danceable, groove-filled music including disco, funk, soul and house. Nadiyah’s father, a jazz singer, filled her childhood home with music from his extensive record collection that included all the jazz greats and salsa legends. She also fell in love with ballads, and would often record songs off of the radio to make slow jam tapes. She began singing publicly as a soloist in the Advanced Concert Choir at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, starting her love affair with the art of music.   Sites:  Nadiyah Day Soundcloud Twitter Powered by: VentureWear