Podcasts about world impact

AiArthritis was built by listening to patients. For more than 15 years, conversations within the community have shaped programs, resources, research initiatives, and advocacy efforts designed to improve the patient journey. In this episode, Leila and Tiffany discuss AiArthritis' next chapter and how the organization is expanding its commitment to collecting, analyzing, and acting on lived experience data. The conversation explores what lived experience data is and why it matters. Patient stories can help identify unmet needs, improve healthcare conversations, influence research priorities, and drive meaningful change. Leila and Tiffany also share how AiArthritis is creating new opportunities for patients, care partners, and advocates to contribute their experiences and ensure every voice is counted. Whether you have participated in an AiArthritis program before or are just discovering the organization, this episode offers a behind the scenes look at how patient experiences become real world impact. It also highlights new ways to get involved and help shape future programs, resources, and advocacy efforts.   Episode Highlights: How sharing your experience can help improve care for future patients Why AiArthritis is expanding its focus on lived experience data Real examples of patient feedback leading to new resources and solutions New ways to participate in research and community driven initiatives What's coming next for AiArthritis Voices and patient engagement   Links & Resources Mystery Patient Guide: https://www.aiarthritis.org/undiagnosed JHA/HCP Communication Toolkit: https://www.aiarthritis.org/JIACommunication Submit Your Rant: https://www.aiarthritis.org/rant WTHellth Website: https://wthellth.org/ Have questions about this episode or topics you want to hear us bring to the table? Email us at podcast@aiarthritis.org  Donate to Support the Show: www.aiarthritis.org/donate   Follow AiArthritis on all social media platforms @IFAiArthritis Sign up for our Monthly AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show newsletter! HERE   Connect with our Co-Hosts: Tiffany is the CEO at International Foundation for AiArthritis and uses her professional expertise in mind-mapping and problem solving to help others, like her, who live with AiArthritis diseases work in unison to identify and solve unresolved community issues. Connect with Tiffany: Facebook: @tiffanyAiArthritis Twitter: @TiffWRobertson LinkedIn: @TiffanyWestrichRobertson   Leila is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus and Sjögren's disease. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them.  Connect with Leila: Tiktok: @Lupuslifestyle.lei  

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has spent the past few days quietly reinforcing why he is both a cultural phenomenon and a long-term business case study, even when he is not front-and-center in a brand-new headline-grabbing stunt. On YouTube, tracking platforms like Viewstats report that his main channel continues to rack up staggering daily view counts, with his latest mega-scale challenge video still pulling in tens of millions of views in its first few days, a reminder that his audience momentum remains unmatched and central to any future biography of his digital empire. Prediction-market sites such as Polymarket and Lines even host active markets speculating on how many views his newest upload will reach by day two, day four, and day five, essentially turning his viewership into a financial betting line, which underscores his transition from “big YouTuber” to a measurable economic event in real time. In a twist straight out of a streaming-era true-crime sidebar, High Times reports that Jabari Brown, the young pilot who famously won a private jet in a past MrBeast challenge, was recently detained in Paraguay after authorities discovered over 260 kilos of marijuana on a plane where he was working as a contracted co-pilot. According to that same report, Paraguayan prosecutors have now cleared Brown of involvement and released him, and there is no indication that MrBeast or his company had any connection to the alleged trafficking beyond Brown's earlier appearance in the viral jet giveaway video. This episode is biographically significant not because of any wrongdoing by Jimmy, but because it highlights the unforeseen real-world afterlives of his high-stakes giveaways and the scrutiny that now follows anyone linked to his brand. On social platforms, smaller creators on YouTube continue to chase clout by reacting to his every move, from his older survival-style videos like “7 Days Stranded in the Arctic Circle” to newer social posts that ignite fan debates; one recent commentary video reacting to an earlier MrBeast-related tweet about the game Wizard101 is still circulating in the gaming niche, showing how even offhand comments from Jimmy can spin into days of content for others. While there are always rumors about upcoming challenges, new business expansions, or fresh MrBeast Burgers–style ventures, none of the major outlets in the past 24 hours have confirmed a brand-new company launch or large-scale partnership tied directly to him, so anything you hear beyond this is best treated as speculation for now. Thanks for listening and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on MrBeast, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

In this episode, Karen Gruber talks about The Power of Woo: Turning Inner Knowing into Real-World Impact. Karen Leigh Gruber is an international business coach and author mentor for spiritual entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with truth and grow with integrity. She is the recently published, top-selling, award-winning author of The Power of Woo: For Spiritual Entrepreneurs Ready to Trust Their Inner Knowing and Get Real Results. Her work blends strategy, somatics, and spiritual intelligence to create grounded, sustainable momentum. For More Information ★ To learn more about Karen Gruber check out her website: www.karengrubercoaching.com★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 3:17 – I am following the divine breadcrumbs.★ 9:43 – You are not in this alone. You are being called to do something different and you should not ignore that calling.★ 22:45 – We have a wide range of who we are, but people can sense the fake.★ 27:08 – There is nobody out there who is an overnight sensation.★ 41:45 – It doesn’t always have to be heavy and deep, but if that’s the bulk of your work that’s where you should be living.★ 47:55 – Rationally, people are judging us all the time anyway so we might as well be talking about and showing up the way we are being called to show up.★ 58:45 – What is your grove that you light up and get excited about?★ 1:02:59 – FREE GIFT – Take advantage of Karen’s 30 Minute Soul Aligned Daily Momentum Map here: https://www.karengrubercoaching.com/soul-aligned-daily-momentum-map-1★ 1:03:24 – Grab your copy of Karen’s book ‘The Power of Woo’ here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734976012/ ★ 1:08:11 – Spot on, Daniel!★ 1:08:54 – Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com★ 1:10:12 – Listen, receive, trust and inspired action. Listen to the Show The post 523: Karen Gruber: The Power of Woo: Turning Inner Knowing into Real-World Impact appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

What does it take to deliver impactful learning in a global, highly regulated industry? Tim Greiner, Senior Director of USP Education at the U.S. Pharmacopeia, a global nonprofit that sets quality standards for medicines, food, and dietary supplements, shares how USP delivers education at scale to ensure those standards are applied effectively across industries and regions to improve quality and protect public health. Show Notes:Senior Education Director Tim Greiner explains how USP delivers training that improves quality and performance. Key takeaways from the conversation include:Impact over completion: In regulated environments, training success is measured by behavior change and improved quality practices—not just course completion. Design for diverse, global audiences: Effective programs balance modalities, regional preferences, and roles (regulators, manufacturers, students) without overcomplicating delivery. Blended learning drives stronger outcomes: Live and live-virtual experiences tend to have the highest impact, especially when paired with self-paced resources for reinforcement. Operational discipline matters at scale: Managing global training requires strong processes—centralized content, regular reviews, and alignment with evolving standards. Microlearning in the flow of work is the future: Delivering targeted learning at the exact moment of need can significantly increase retention, application, and overall impact. Powered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

In this episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK, hosts Tom Brooke and Gareth Morgan explore how professional development programmes are helping shape the future of golf club leadership across the industry. Joining the conversation are three professionals who have each taken part in GCMA development programmes and applied the learning directly within their clubs and teams. Dan Housley, General Manager at Chevin Golf Club, shares his experience alongside Mike Bush from Ashford Golf Club and Colin Rabbatts from Coombe Hill Golf Club.  We also explore the decision-making process behind the respective courses each guest chose. Together, they reflect on the challenges they were facing before joining the programmes, what they hoped to gain from the experience, and how accurately those expectations matched reality. The discussion explores the moments where ideas and concepts truly clicked, changing the way they approached leadership, communication, operations, and decision-making within their roles. The guests also share practical examples of implementing learning back at their clubs, from operational changes and leadership approaches to everyday management decisions influenced directly by the programme content. They also discuss the value of learning alongside other managers and industry professionals facing similar challenges. A major theme throughout the episode is the importance of collaboration and peer learning. The panel reflects on how exposure to different perspectives helped broaden their thinking and how the programmes have led to valuable professional relationships that continue beyond the classroom environment. Looking ahead, the conversation turns to how these experiences will shape the next two to three years of their careers and clubs, who would benefit most from taking part in similar programmes, and what advice they would give to anyone considering applying. This episode offers practical insight into the real-world impact of professional development across the golf club industry.   www.gcma.org.uk https://gcma.org.uk/advanced-management-programme/   Connect with Us: Instagram: @golfclubtalkuk Website: Golf Club Talk UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-walker-2708b627/   Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk Rate & Review Please leave a 5-star review and share this episode with your golf circle!

In this episode, Dr. Gerard Criner, Chair and Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Director of the Temple Lung Center at Temple Health, shares how multidisciplinary collaboration, data driven infrastructure, and a focus on quality outcomes are driving growth and innovation in lung transplant care.This episode is sponsored by Temple Health.

New therapies are reshaping geographic atrophy—but are trial endpoints keeping pace with clinical reality? Anat Loewenstein is joined by Sobha Sivaprasad and Kristina Pfau to examine how success in GA is measured, from lesion growth to functional vision. The panel explores microperimetry, contrast sensitivity, and emerging tools that may better reflect meaningful patient outcomes.

Research astronaut and emergency physician Shawna Pandya, MD, joins host Chethan Sathya, MD, for a compelling conversation about space medicine's real-world impact. From an upcoming all‑female suborbital research mission to VR/AR training, remote imaging, and “independent medical operations” for Moon and Mars, they connect frontier challenges to better care in rural and resource-limited settings. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Create Change to Have a Meaningful World Impact with Brian Berneman Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! Today I visit with Brian Berneman, a wellness coach and facilitator, discussing his background, journey, and approach to supporting individuals in leading a balanced and meaningful life. Brian emphasizes the importance of holistic wellness, consciousness, and awareness in achieving physical, emotional, and spiritual health. He also shares insights on abundance, body awareness, and the impact of ancestral experiences. Brian offers free relaxation sessions on YouTube and hosts the Conscious Action Podcast. Connect with Brian online at https://www.brianberneman.com/ Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

Create Change to Have a Meaningful World Impact with Brian Berneman Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! Today I visit with Brian Berneman, a wellness coach and facilitator, discussing his background, journey, and approach to supporting individuals in leading a balanced and meaningful life. Brian emphasizes the importance of holistic wellness, consciousness, and awareness in achieving physical, emotional, and spiritual health. He also shares insights on abundance, body awareness, and the impact of ancestral experiences. Brian offers free relaxation sessions on YouTube and hosts the Conscious Action Podcast. Connect with Brian online at https://www.brianberneman.com/ Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

Climate-Smart Dairy: LEAF Digs Deeper – Key InsightsIn this LEAF Digs Deeper session, we explore how climate-smart dairy practices are being applied on the ground to improve efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance. Featuring insights from Zoe Barker (University of Reading) on the SmartDairy Project and Sven Koops (CEDAR), the discussion highlights how better use of data, precision technologies, and herd management can reduce emissions, improve animal health and longevity, and boost farm efficiency—often without major infrastructure investment. The session also explores the role of policy stability, shared risk, and clear communication with consumers. Climate-smart dairy is about practical, data-driven decisions that deliver lasting benefits for farms, supply chains, and the environment.Support the show

Dr. John Kaufman explores prevailing perceptions around IVC filter utilization with Dr. Sarah White and Dr. Sebouh Gueyikian. They examine the operational and system-level challenges that impact follow up and retrieval, and they highlight proven strategies that support effective retrieval programs. Recent studies reaffirm the safety and real-world value of IVC filters when used appropriately. Through open dialogue, they aim to reinforce confidence in established, consistent filter technologies and to share actionable approaches that help teams optimize retrieval, follow up, and long-term patient outcomes in real world settings.

Sweta Singh explains how the market perceived Trump's speech on Iran last night. She doesn't think it believes the Strait of Hormuz is going to reopen in the near-term and discusses how energy prices have spiked today. Even if the U.S. is insulated on energy, our trade partners having to cut back on their own energy use will impact us. On the overall market, she argues that we should be worried about stagflation and covers the Fed's ability to avert that outcome. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – If Republicans fail to pass real budgets and let shutdown drama persist, we will hand the narrative to those who will remake the country in ways most of us find dangerous. The stakes are not abstract. They are the schools our children attend, the safety of our airports, the limits on federal power, and whether birthright rules encourage a system no one...

Dr. Jill Brown has built her career around a simple idea: data only matters if people can understand it, trust it and use it to make decisions. An environmental communication researcher and data storyteller, Brown brings a background in social psychology, statistics and risk communication to her work translating complex information into something meaningful. From public health to environmental challenges, her focus is on helping organizations and communities move from data to action. In this episode, Brown shares how she approaches data storytelling, why tailoring communication to different audiences is essential and how clearer messaging can lead to better decisions. ----- About AWI: Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute

Reporter, Sheila Naughton assesses how the energy supports agreed by Government party leaders will help the most vulnerable in society.

What does it take to turn a scholarship into a lifelong career? In this episode of Connected FM, host Angela Johnson Culver sits down with Alana Dunoff, Dipin Kasana, and Mahnaz Ensafi — three former scholarship recipients who have risen to leadership roles within the facility management (FM) world. In this conversation, you'll hear about: The "Golden Ticket" Moment: How winning a scholarship opened doors to the IFMA community and provided the confidence to pursue a then-unknown profession. Theory vs. Practice: Why attending events like World Workplace is essential for new facility professionals. The Power of Mentorship: Personal stories of how industry veterans provide the wisdom and guidance needed to navigate a rapidly evolving field. Paying it Forward: How today's leaders are volunteering and mentoring the next generation of FM professionals, particularly international students. Whether you are a student looking to apply for a scholarship or a seasoned professional interested in the future of the industry, this episode highlights the lasting ripple effect of a single opportunity. This episode is sponsored by TMA Systems! Discover more at https://www.tmasystems.com/ifmapodcast Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Provost Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle sits down with Dr. Randy Wykoff, founding dean of the ETSU College of Public Health, to reflect on his decades of leadership, teaching, and service. From building Tennessee's first accredited school of public health to preparing students for real-world challenges through hands-on learning and community engagement, Dr. Wykoff shares lessons from a career dedicated to improving health across Appalachia and beyond — just months before his retirement. Find out more:  ETSU College of Public Health: https://www.etsu.edu/cph/?utm_campaign=College-of-Public-Health Podcast transcript:  Dr. Randy Wykoff We believe from the beginning that we had to be world-class. I think it's critical for students to see how what they've learned works in the community. So all of our public health students, environmental health students, health admin students have to do an internship. And that's basically a semester-long opportunity for them to take what they've learned and see, "Oh, wait a minute, this really does work. I really can go out and help this agency do what they're doing." Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Hi, I'm Kimberly McCorkle, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at East Tennessee State University. From the moment I arrived on this campus, I have been inspired by our faculty, their passion for what they do, their belief in the power of higher education, and the way they are transforming the lives of their students. This podcast is dedicated to them, our incredible faculty at ETSU. Hear their stories as they tell us "Why I Teach." In this episode, I speak with Dr. Randy Wykoff, the founding dean of the ETSU College of Public Health and the longest-serving dean of public health in the United States. Under his leadership, the college became the first accredited school of public health in Tennessee and central Appalachia and has tripled its enrollment since 2006. During his tenure, the college has secured more than $50 million in research funding and earned national recognition for teaching, research, and community service. A Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General's Medallion, Dr. Wykoff has made a lasting impact on public health education, and practice across the region. Earlier this year, he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. So before he retires, I wanted to make sure to feature his wisdom and his insights on "Why I Teach." Enjoy the show. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Dr. Wykoff, welcome to the show. This is a bittersweet episode for me as we're just a few short months from your retirement, which seems like a good time for reflection. You've spent more than two decades leading the College of Public Health. What originally drew you to public health, and what ultimately brought you to ETSU? Dr. Randy Wykoff No, that's a great question. Thank you for having me today. I always tell the students that your career isn't a river. It doesn't always flow in the same direction. So I started out to be a tropical pediatrician. That was my goal. That's what I ... I'd lived in Africa as a kid, and I planned on going back. And so I went to med school, did a pediatric residency, did a residency in preventive medicine and tropical medicine. I got a certificate of knowledge in tropical medicine. I got a master's in public health in tropical medicine. And in order to go to med school, I took out a National Health Service Corps scholarship. And after interviewing at various places, for reasons that I don't quite understand, they sent me to run six county health departments in South Carolina. So two aspects of my career happened at once: one, shifting from medicine to public health, and the other was into a leadership position. So after four years, I left that and went to the FDA, where I spent a decade. I spent some time on Capitol Hill and then went to an international nonprofit. And when it became clear to me that I needed to move on from the nonprofit, I had no academic experience. I had no published research. I had no funding. So I thought, "Why not become a dean of public health?" And I saw the ETSU ad, and I had never been in East Tennessee, other than briefly to travel through it. And my wife said, "Well, if we're going to live in Tennessee, we have to live on a lake." And I said, "There are no lakes in East Tennessee." That's how little I knew about it. So that's what brought me here. I just happened to see a job. I don't know that I was qualified for it, but they gave it to me. So that's it. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle When you look back at the early days of the college, what was your vision for what it could become? Dr. Randy Wykoff Well, when we were accredited, we were the 43rd school in the country. And we were the newest, the smallest, the least well-known, and actually the least respected by at least one metric. And we realized that we had to do something different. We weren't going to be Johns Hopkins South, right? We had to figure out a way that we could be small but world-class. And if you want, I'll talk about the hotel analogy and how that played out. But we believed from the beginning that we had to be world-class, because we had to compete with these other 42 schools. All but one of them was at a large private institution or a state land grant institution. Two things I did that I'm kind of proud of. One was the hotel analogy, which was this idea that schools of public health are like hotels. Your five-star hotel has a gold elevator and doorman and uniform and a Cartier distributor and a Michelin star restaurant – more than you could possibly use in any one hotel stay and at a premium price. But large schools of public health were like that. Then your mid-sized schools of public health are like conference hotels. Good facilities, nice part of town, one nice restaurant. And your small schools of public health are like Motel 6s. They have clean washcloths. They have soap in those little plastic containers. They meet all the minimum accreditation requirements. But no matter how well you run a Motel 6, it's still a Motel 6. So our idea was there's actually three ways you can be small in the hospitality industry and be world-class. One is a bed-and-breakfast, which is about relationships. One is an adventure, like a barefoot cruise or base camp. And the other is a destination, like a safari camp. And we thought, okay, we can be all three of those. We can be one that's really known for how we treat students and how we treat each other, one that allows students to do things they wouldn't do anywhere else, and then promote Appalachia. Don't hide from it, promote it. It makes us unique and different. So that was the one thing. The other thing I did that I think was the only other thing I'm proud of, I've always had this idea that once someone shows you they can do their job, the best thing you can do is let them do whatever else they can do. And you see that you see people just absolutely go well beyond what their job description is if you empower them to do things. And that's worked really well for us, especially as a small school. We had to have people that could step up and do things that we didn't expect. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle That's great. Well, two of the secrets to the success. Dr. Randy Wykoff That's right. That's all there is. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle The College of Public Health has been nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum and teaching. How do you help students connect what they learn in the classroom with real-world health challenges? Dr. Randy Wykoff I think public health is somewhat unique in that while it is an academic field, it's an applied field. And so the students from the beginning know that they're going to learn skills that will be relevant in the workplace. And my personal theory has always been that when I'm teaching, my job is to prepare the students for the career that I had. None of them will have that career. But whatever I've learned on the way is what I should be preparing them for, because anything else is a little bit artificial on my part. I know a theoretical approach, but if I talk about here's how federal advisory committees work, here's how you work with media, the skills that I had to learn along the way. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle What teaching approaches have you found most effective when preparing students to work in communities across Appalachia and beyond? Dr. Randy Wykoff I think it's critical for students to see how what they've learned works in the community. So all of our public health students, environmental health students, health admin students, have to do an internship. And that's basically a semester-long opportunity for them to take what they've learned and see, "Oh, wait a minute. This really does work. I really can go out and help this agency do what they're doing." So that's important. And then what we do at Valleybrook is, again, it's applied skills. When we're teaching students how to make a water filter or a water pump, they're probably thinking initially, "I'm never going to do this in the rest of my life." But the reality is what we're teaching them is the process, the logistics, the ability to take what you've got and get an outcome that you need. And that's really important in public health, especially when you get to disaster response and things like that. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle As someone who's mentored faculty as well as students, and since public health professionals are educators in their own right, what advice do you give educators who want to become effective teachers? Dr. Randy Wykoff That's a great question. I used to look at all the SAIs (course evaluations), and I discovered that there were three things that you always see in a positive SAI and two things that you always see in a negative SAI. The three things are know the material, care about students, enthusiastic. Everybody knows their material. If you don't care about students, you probably shouldn't be in a higher ed. And if you're not enthusiastic, you're not thinking about how cool what you're doing is. On the downside, the two that come out are disorganized and unfair. Usually unfair is, "I didn't get any grades before midterm, and now I have no way to get my grade back up," and then disorganized is what it is. But in the College of Public Health, we have great faculty. We've won the teaching award, I think, five times. It's a real pleasure to watch people take their own natural approach to life and apply it in the classroom. You have people that are very systematic. I don't know if I can mention names, like Patrick Brown with POGIL (Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning). He's very systematic. We have others who are very hands-on and applied, like Mike Stoots. And we have others that are old-school, that get up and lecture, others who have interactive. But that's less important than knows the material, cares about the student, and is enthusiastic. Anyone who can do those things works out. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle I'll mention that right after we record this podcast, you're headed to your own class that you teach. Dr. Randy Wykoff I am. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Yeah. I'm assuming you use those approaches in the classes that you continue to teach. Dr. Randy Wykoff I do. And what I've tried – I co-teach it with Hadii Mamudu. And what we try to do is he teaches leadership from sort of the academic side. What's the literature show? I try to walk students through, again, the career that I've had. And the whole idea is to teach the application of the skills through doing. So that's my general approach. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle It's great that you continue to teach. Dr. Randy Wykoff Yeah. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Oh, yeah. Dr. Randy Wykoff I mean, you'd be crazy to be at an institution of higher ed and not do it, right? That's the great payback, is dealing with students. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Absolutely. Dr. Randy Wykoff Not that I don't like dealing with everyone else, but students are the high point. They're the highlight. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle That's right. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you helped lead the creation of educational videos and public outreach. In many ways, that was teaching on a community scale. What did that experience teach you about educating the public? Dr. Randy Wykoff I think it reinforced something that is in public health and in a lot of fields. You have to speak the truth. Speak as you know it and recognize when things are unknown or evolving or changing. But with COVID, there was so much information going out. Some of it was accurate. Some of it wasn't. So I just tried to use my updates to say, this is what I believe is true at this point now. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle I think that was the way I first got to know you was through your videos, through COVID. Dr. Randy Wykoff Yes. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Do you want to tell us what the tagline was for those? Dr. Randy Wykoff Well, that was "The Most Interesting Dean." Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle That one. Dr. Randy Wykoff Yeah, that was, again, it was an effort to make the messaging more fun. And what we discovered was that that ad campaign had ended in 2016. And there were a whole lot of students who had no idea what I was doing. And one of the people who works for me was like, "Why are you talking in that funny accent?" But the idea was make it entertaining, get the message out in a way that isn't offensive to people. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Yeah, it drew people in. Dr. Randy Wykoff Yeah. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle And you were the most interesting dean in the world. Dr. Randy Wykoff For a few short weeks. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle As you prepare to retire, what reflections do you have about the impact teaching has had on your own career and life? Dr. Randy Wykoff Oh, it's been, I can't think of a better way to end your career than teaching. You're taking everything that you've learned and you're passing it on to a new generation. It's incredibly rewarding. It gets a little bit awkward because my dad said that when I became Dean, my jokes would be a lot funnier. And it is a little bit awkward that people accord you this status above and beyond what you feel you've earned. And I think teaching does keep you humble a little bit because you're sitting there and every time you're teaching, you're thinking, “What don't I know about this subject? Why am I comfortable talking about this issue?” And the same with the weekly updates. I almost always have to do some research. I can't just spontaneously do them. But it's incredible. It's incredibly rewarding to be a teacher. And it's amazing to be at a place like ETSU that has focused on this community. I talk to other deans at other schools, and many of them have no real deep relationship with their region the way we do. The President says it all the time. We were created in 1911. And we went from education to business to health to the arts. We really touch everything that matters in this region. And in public health, that's what it is. Public health is everything that helps people live healthier, more productive lives. And I wouldn't want to be a dean anywhere else. And especially at a place that values esoteric research over the difference that you make in your community. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Finally, looking back, what do you hope your former students remember the most about learning from you? Dr. Randy Wykoff I hope that they are progressively proud to have come out of ETSU. I think five, 10, 15 years from now, a lot of the hierarchy in higher ed will be falling away as people start really looking at quality and realizing that ETSU really is an exceptional place. I hope they're proud of that. I hope they believe that they were prepared for a meaningful career. And I hope some of them become wealthy benefactors in 40 years. We often say that. We're creating alums for 40 years from now. I'm not opposed to alums giving back right away. It's important that they feel that they got a good education, that prepared them for the workforce, and that they can say with pride, "Hey, I went to ETSU." Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Dr. Wykoff, thank you for joining me and for sharing your reflections on teaching, leadership, and public health. Your commitment to education and service has had a profound impact on ETSU, on your students, and on communities throughout our region and state. We're going to miss you. Dr. Randy Wykoff Well, thank you. I'm glad I'm going to stay around. I'll just have a different relationship with the university. Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle Thanks for listening to "Why I Teach." For more information about Dr. Wykoff, the College of Public Health, or this podcast series, visit the ETSU Provost website at etsu.edu/provost. You can follow me on social media at ETSU Provost. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to like and subscribe to "Why I Teach" wherever you listen to podcasts.    

What do a telecom CEO serving millions of people and a startup R&D leader building a new platform from scratch have in common? More than you might think. Live from MWC Barcelona 2026, Matthew Roberts is back to kick off Season 12 of The Great Indoors. In this episode, two conversations come together to explore how leadership and invention are deeply connected. First, Matt welcomes Carl Raymond Cruz, President and CEO of Globe Telecom. Carl reflects on the responsibility of leading a company that touches everyday life across the Philippines, and shares how Globe is working to expand digital inclusion, modernize the customer experience, and protect people from digital harm. Then, Matt speaks with Val Gorokhovsky, VP of R&D at 31 Concept, whose team has spent the last year building a new telecom intelligence platform for Deep Packet Intelligence which ensures data transfer security. From nation-building to startup building, this episode shows that the future of telecom will not be shaped by technology alone, but by leaders who know how to turn invention into impact.

In this episode, Eli Cahan (2019 cohort) talks with Abuzar Royesh (2018 cohort), who imagines a world where there is no inequality between developing and developed worlds. Abuzar reflects on how his childhood spent between Afghanistan and Pakistan shaped his worldview, and how his time in the United States as an exchange student sharpened his awareness of global inequality. He recounts how he decided to attend college in the United States and focus on policy, a path that led him years later to Stanford, where he earned two master's degrees: one in international policy and one in management science and engineering.Abuzar also shares the start of his entrepreneurial journey during his time at Stanford, as well as his current work developing fraud detection and anti-money-laundering solutions for banks in Nigeria. Finally, Eli and Abuzar discuss Abuzar's efforts to help evacuate 450 Afghan girls through the 30 Birds Foundation, and the lessons in leadership and courage he learned from that experience.Highlights from the episode(2:54) Growing up between Afghanistan and Pakistan(5:56) Experiencing the United States for the first time as an exchange student(9:34) Returning to Afghanistan with newly formed perspectives(13:26) Coming to Stanford as a Knight-Hennessy scholar(17:57) Lessons from entrepreneurship at Stanford and beyond(27:26) Helping evacuate 450 young girls from Afghanistan through the 30 Birds Foundation(33:59) Favorite Knight-Hennessy Scholars core memories

Jacqueline Sounhein, National Board Certified Teacher and director at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, shares transformative strategies for creating meaningful assessments that move beyond standardized testing. Discover how to engage students in authentic, community-based learning experiences by connecting classroom skills to real-world problems students care about. Jaci outlines two powerful strategies: first, engaging students in identifying problems within their school communities and combining those issues with curriculum standards to create relevant assessments. She provides practical examples, including how to leverage student passion about parking lot challenges to teach argumentation skills effectively. Second, Jaci demonstrates how to involve students in rubric development and assessment criteria, giving them ownership over their learning journey through journaling, self-assessment, and reflection. Hear an inspiring case study from Jaci's world cultures classroom, where students organized a community mental health walk/run that raised nearly $10,000 for NAMI. Learn how this comprehensive project allowed for both individual and collaborative assessment while creating lasting impact. Students still reference this experience in college applications years later. Whether you're looking to increase student engagement, create more authentic assessments, or connect learning to community needs, this episode provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately. HASHTAGS #MeaningfulLearning #StudentEmpowerment #RealWorldEducation #ProjectBasedLearning  #TeacherInnovation #Teaching Tips #NewTeachers #TeacherLearningJourney #FirstYearTeacher #NewTeacherTalk #TeacherPodcast

Kiren Sekar (CPO @ Samsara) joins us to deconstruct the "Innovation Engine" behind Samsara, and how this system drives real-world impact and ROI across their products. We explore Samsara's decade-long compound product strategy and the mechanics of accelerating feedback loops in an era where the primary bottlenecks shift from code generation to customer feedback and absorption of change. Kiren details how their data flywheel expands the aperture of what is possible to build and we dive into the system of customer-driven innovation: advisory boards, “spark sessions” to test hypotheses and gain unfiltered feedback. Plus we talk about the power of embedding engineers in frontline environments (from truckyards to construction sites) to cultivate “taste,” customer empathy and trigger non-linear ideas. ABOUT KIREN SEKARKiren Sekar is the Chief Product Officer at Samsara (NYSE: IOT), where he has helped lead the company from a hardware-hacking startup in a basement to a global leader in Connected Operations with over $1.5B in ARR. An early leader at Meraki (acquired by Cisco for $1.2B) and an Apple veteran with multiple patents, Kiren specializes in the rare intersection of hardware, massive-scale data, and AI. He is the architect of a platform that now processes trillions of data points for the industries that keep the world running—trucking, construction, and logistics. This episode is brought to you by Retool!What happens when your team can't keep up with internal tool requests? Teams start building their own, Shadow IT spreads across the org, and six months later you're untangling the mess…Retool gives teams a better way: governed, secure, and no cleanup required.Retool is the leading enterprise AppGen platform, powering how the world's most innovative companies build the tools that run their business. Over 10,000 organizations including Amazon, Stripe, Adobe, Brex, and Orangetheory Fitness use the platform to safely harness AI and their enterprise data to create governed, production-ready apps.Learn more at Retool.com/elc SHOW NOTES:Real-world ROI The Intersection of Bits and Atoms: How Samsara supported customers through a once-in-a-century snowstorm using real-time AI insights (3:59)The Practicality Filter: Why low-margin, high-utility businesses are the best "BS detectors" for product builders (9:25)Deconstructing the compound product strategy: 10 years of feedback loops, scaling empathy, and technical capabilities (10:53)Accelerating your innovation flywheel, customer and product feedback loops (14:39)The New Bottleneck: Why writing code is no longer the constraint, and how to optimize for customer absorption of change (19:58)The Data Flywheel: Leveraging trillions of proprietary data points to solve new problems and expand your innovation engine into new capabilities (23:36)Embedding engineers in customer problems: Why there is no substitute for engineers seeing the frontline environment firsthand (29:56)How customer empathy and "taste" amplify the benefits of AI coding agents (33:26)Building a system of customer-driven innovation: Utilizing Advisory Boards and "Spark Sessions" to turn 10,000+ customers into co-creators (37:40)Rapid fire questions (47:50)This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you know if your app marketing is actually driving growth — or just generating activity? In this episode, we speak with Dane Buchanan, Global Chief Data & Analytics Officer at M+C Saatchi Performance, about one of the most misunderstood topics in app growth: measurement. Dane explains why clicks and impressions don't tell the full story, why incrementality matters more than correlation, and how brands often underestimate their real ROI by ignoring offline impact. He also shares a case study where better measurement revealed that media ROI was actually three times higher than previously reported — changing the company's investment strategy entirely. Today's topics include: Why traditional media metrics fail to show true business impact What incrementality really means in app marketing The gap between online measurement and offline revenue A real-world case study showing 3× higher ROI Designing measurement systems that work in a privacy-first ecosystem Links and Resources: Dane Buchanan on LinkedIn M+C Saatchi Performance Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry Quotes from Dane Buchanan “In one line, incrementality is what wouldn't have happened without the media.” “The issue with digital attribution and clicks and impressions is that it doesn't truly show growth.” “If you're only measuring online sales and ignoring offline revenue, you're not seeing the full impact of your media — and that can lead to significant underinvestment” Host Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry since 2012

In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and former partner, Dr. Jean Paul Cano, for a discussion on African Swine Fever (ASF).Dr. Cano is a swine veterinarian originally from Venezuela who completed his PhD in Minnesota and spent years working in U.S. production systems before relocating to Spain with his family. Now practicing near Barcelona, Dr. Cano offers a firsthand perspective on Spain's recent detection of ASF in wild boar populations—and the ripple effects it has had across the pork industry. ASF is a highly complex, resilient virus that affects only pigs, with a very high fatality rate and no commercially viable vaccine. Unlike more fragile viruses, ASF can survive for weeks in fresh pork, months in cured meats, and even years in frozen products, making biosecurity and containment especially challenging. In late November 2025, Spain confirmed ASF in two wild boars found dead in a state park near Barcelona—the country's first detection since eradicating the disease in 1994.Dr. Cano explains how geography played a critical role in the response. The affected area is surrounded by urban development and multiple fenced highways, creating a natural containment zone. Authorities quickly established control and surveillance rings, intensified carcass searches and testing, restricted animal movement, and implemented targeted depopulation strategies for wild boars.Beyond animal health, the episode dives deep into economic consequences. Spain exports a significant share of its pork production, so ASF immediately disrupted global trade. While some countries halted imports entirely, others accepted pork from unaffected regions under strict regionalization rules. This approach helped Spain avoid a complete export shutdown, though prices still dropped roughly 30–35% in the weeks following detection.The conversation also draws clear parallels to the United States. Drs. Wayne and Cano discuss how programs like the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Program (U.S. SHIP) are designed to provide the same kind of credibility and structure that allowed Spain to maintain market access. Regionalization, transparent communication, early detection, and pre-established biosecurity and traceability systems all proved critical in limiting damage. The conversation leaves listeners with a practical reminder: ASF isn't a hypothetical risk or a problem confined to other parts of the world. It's already moving through major pork-producing regions, and the work done before an outbreak— biosecurity, traceability, and planning—is what determines whether an industry can keep moving forward or comes to a standstill.

Le World Impact Summit est de retour cette année, mais cette fois à Paris, au plus près des décideurs politiques, économiques et institutionnels. L'occasion de faire venir les candidats aux municipales pour qu'ils parlent de leur programme en lien avec la transition écologique. L'occasion aussi d'échanger les bonnes pratiques, de mettre en commun les solutions qui marchent au niveau local, de faire se rencontrer les acteurs. Ce sommet, c'est aussi l'opportunité de retrouver de l'enthousiasme et de la force autour de la transformation des modèles économiques, dans un moment de recul et de backlash écologique. Discussion avec Nicolas Pereira, le Président et Fondateur, sur les enjeux de cette 8ème édition. Bonne écoute avec Impact Positif.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Michael Lunzer , Founder and CEO of Itiliti Health visits the podcast to break down the real-world impact of CMS-0057, the challenges of turning interoperability policy into practice, and where healthcare organizations can unlock value beyond compliance—today and in the years ahead

What if your financial advisor cared less about beating benchmarks and more about the family tree, mission, and life you're actually building?   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Tyson Ray, CFP®, CExP®, CIMA®, CEO and Founding Partner of FORM Wealth Advisors, who shares how an eviction notice on his family's fridge shaped a mission-driven approach to money. As the author of The Total Relationship and the forthcoming Total Succession, Tyson explains why real advisory work starts with family, occupation, recreation, and mission—not pie charts, past performance, or product pitches. He shares insights into scaling past a billion in assets, fixing painful missteps with clients and the team, and preparing both families and advisors for the next great wave of wealth transfer.   Key Takeaways: → How FORM Wealth Advisors structures reviews and planning to reflect the actual shape of a client's life. → Why advisors stop selling last week's winning lottery numbers and start owning real-life responsibility for clients. → How FORM Wealth Advisors serves every branch of the family tree and why that has been vital to the firm's growth.   → Why cutting “smaller” clients can erode trust in a close-knit community. → How inheritances split one large relationship into many smaller ones.   Tyson Ray, CFP®, CExP®, CIMA®, CEO, and Founding Partner of FORM Wealth Advisors, has developed extensive expertise in investment management, financial planning, and business exit strategies, earning recognition from Forbes, Barron's, and AdvisorHub as a top advisor. Tyson also actively contributes to his community through philanthropic initiatives, including Children's World Impact. His journey began at Badger High School, where, as a sophomore, he invested $100 in mutual funds, sparking a lifelong passion for financial strategy. After graduating from the University of West Florida, he returned to Southern Wisconsin to launch his career in financial services. Tyson enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as hunting, fishing, playing golf, and exploring the outdoors.   Connect With Tyson: Website: https://totalsuccession.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysonray/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if your best leadership tools were already inside you—waiting for the right spark? Expert Coach & Advisor to Founders & Leaders, Rachel Shelmerdine, joins us for a 'Founder Story' that blends rebel grit, design-world savvy, and the gentle audacity to be yourself. Once one of the first specialist coaches in the UK design sector, Rachel stepped back to homeschool her son in Italy and is now stepping forward again, bringing a richer lens on creativity, courage, and clarity.We talk about how “Alchemy Inside” turns survival mode into agency. Rachel unpacks the Coaching philosophy that helped major firms like Landor and Gensler, then dives into the work behind the scenes: shaping identity through story, protecting flow for deep work, and leading with humour and heart. Her mental clearing—the Lido di Venezia—becomes a metaphor for stress slipping away so that better choices can appear. Along the way: Laurel and Hardy, the power of good design that marries beauty with function, and the surprising tale of reading castles and trees on beermats in a Belgian pub.If you've ever felt pressure to perform someone else's script, this conversation offers a reset. You'll hear practical ways to reclaim your narrative, sleep on tough calls, and use language to make strategy sing. Rachel's take on coaching isn't a formula; it's a catalyst—reflecting your strengths back to you until you can see them clearly enough to act. Leaders facing anxiety, phobias, or a crowded market will find grounded tactics for momentum without the burnout theatre.Ready to rediscover your own gold and be known for the right reasons? Listen now, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more creative leaders find their clearing. Subscribe for more founder stories, creative leadership insights, and warm, human conversations that move work—and lives—forward.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Anjie chats with Dr. Nicky Sullivan, senior researcher at Impact Justice, a national non-profit innovation and research center focused on transforming the U.S. criminal justice system. Dr. Sullivan received his PhD from Stanford Psychology Department in 2024. During his PhD, he studied parents' and children's beliefs about race and racial inequality. In this episode, Nicky shares his journey from studying race in the lab to evaluating innovative initiatives like The Homecoming Project at Impact Justice. He offers practical advice for grad students on networking, while reflecting on the challenges of pursuing system reform in today's shifting political landscape.If you found this episode interesting at all, subscribe on our Substack and consider leaving us a good rating! It just takes a second but helps us reach more people and get them excited about psychology.Links:Nicky's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sullivan-phd/Impact Justice: https://impactjustice.org/Anjie's website: https://anjiecao.github.io/Podcast X @StanfordPsyPodPodcast Substack: https://stanfordpsypod.substack.com/

Send us a textWe explore how AI and open data can shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, cutting waste and improving outcomes without replacing clinicians. We also compare Brazil and the US, unpack the economics of chronic disease, and touch on regulation, fraud, and the future of molecular diagnostics.• AI as augmentation to prioritize scarce clinician time• Brazil–US parallels in private care and funding constraints• Transition from acute to chronic care models with monitoring• Diabetes cost breakdown and avoidable complications• Targeting the highest-risk 5 percent for early intervention• Fighting fraud and administrative waste with pattern detection• Regulation, human oversight, and feedback loops for safety• Molecular biology and biomarkers for earlier prediction• Genetics versus lifestyle in personalized care planning• Art, abstraction, and AI as creative tools beyond clinicsFollow Mariano Garcia-Valino at ...His website that has huge artwork collectionhttps://mgarciavalino.com/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mgarciavalino/Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Explore the heated debate around JAWS screen reader pricing, subscriptions, and 40-minute mode as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece respond to passionate listener feedback. Hear real frustrations, funny tech stories, and a hands-on demo of the Hark podcast discovery app.Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone's camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into the ongoing conversation around JAWS screen reader licensing and the frustrations it causes blind users. Listener Callum shares a detailed story about the challenges of subscription renewals, 40-minute mode, and slow workplace procurement processes that can leave users locked out of essential tools. The hosts debate fairness, accessibility, and whether a better middle ground exists. Alongside the discussion, Lena delivers another brilliant demo – this time of Hark, a free podcast discovery app that curates short “Harklets” to help you discover new shows. The episode also features a hilarious viral story from Capital FM about a sighted commuter mistaking a mop for a cane, reminding everyone that misunderstandings can be unintentionally funny. Relevant LinksHark App: https://www.harkaudio.comJAWS Screen Reader: https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jawsAira Explorer: https://www.aira.io Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Anne Bovelett sits down with Troy Chaplin, a well-known figure in the WordPress community and an advocate for web accessibility. Together, they dive into the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing personal stories about what sparked their passion for the topic and how it has influenced their careers. You'll hear […]

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Burgandi Grace, principal project manager for artificial intelligence at Tyler Technologies, and Jessica Crone, management analyst for the City of Rancho Cordova, California, explore how integrated systems and collaboration are transforming local government.Recorded live at Tyler Connect 2025 in San Antonio, the conversation dives into the real-world impact of Tyler's Connected Communities vision — a framework that helps governments link people, data, and processes to improve efficiency and strengthen resident trust.Jessica shares how Rancho Cordova turned that vision into reality by breaking down silos across departments, automating workflows, and creating more transparent, resident-focused digital services. From paper-heavy processes to seamless online applications, she highlights how integration has reduced turnaround times from a week to a single day — while empowering staff and residents alike.Together, they discuss how leadership support, staff engagement, and creative change management — like Rancho Cordova's “Super Egg” mascot — can make modernization both effective and fun.Whether you're a government leader, project manager, or technologist, this episode offers practical lessons on collaboration, data sharing, and the power of connection to drive better outcomes for communities.This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7–10 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It's a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what's possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.Learn More and Register Now: Tyler Connect 2026 in Las VegasAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Modern Governments Live in the CloudSuccess Story: TEA Winner: City of Rancho Cordova, CaliforniaBlog: Let's Empower, Connect, and Imagine at Connect 2026!Blog: Excellence 2025: Civic Interaction & Public Trust SolutionsBlog: Excellence 2025: Digital Services & Cloud SolutionsBlog: Partnering With Communities to Build ResilienceBlog: How Small Cities Are Using Technology to Grow ResilienceBlog:Unlocking AI Starts With Strong Data GovernanceListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

The semiconductor industry is at an inflection point. As systems become more intelligent, connected, and software-defined, chip design is growing too complex for humans alone. Advances in electronic design automation are reshaping how silicon is built and verified, enabling faster, smarter, and more reliable innovation from data centers to edge devices.How AI Is Changing EDA and Chip DesignIn the latest episode of Tech Transformed, host John Santaferraro speaks with Dr. Thomas Andersen, Vice President of AI and Silicon Innovation at Synopsys, about the real-world impact of AI in chip design. Together, they explore how AI and automation are redefining EDA, how generative AI is accelerating design efficiency, and what the Synopsys acquisition of Ansys means for the future of simulation and system-level integration.As Dr. Andersen explains, “AI is transforming EDA. Synopsys leads in silicon design, and the Ansys acquisition expands our capabilities across multiphysics simulation and system optimization.”From Silicon to SystemsThe integration of complex hardware and software has become one of the greatest challenges in semiconductor and OEM innovation. Traditional sequential development, where software waits for hardware, often causes delays and missed targets. Advances in EDA tools and virtual prototyping now enable engineers to initiate software design months before silicon is finalised, thereby accelerating bring-up and enhancing collaboration across the supply chain.“Generative AI enables more efficient design,” says Andersen. “AI reshapes engineering workflows, but human expertise remains essential.”The result is faster time-to-market, enhanced design verification, and greater overall system reliability.Listen to the full conversation on the Tech Transformed podcast to discover how Synopsys is advancing electronic design automation, improving engineering workflows and chip design from silicon to systems.For more insights follow Synopsys:X: @SynopsysInstagram: @synopsyslifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Synopsys/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synopsys/TakeawaysAI is transforming EDA and chip design by automating complex processes.Synopsys is a leader in silicon-to-systems design, providing critical software for chipmakers.The acquisition of Ansys expands Synopsys' capabilities beyond EDA.Generative AI is enabling more efficient and adaptable chip design.AI-powered observability is reshaping engineering workflows.The complexity of chip design has increased, requiring advanced tools and automation.Human expertise remains essential in chip design, despite advances in automation.EDA tools simulate chip...

This week on the Tacos & Tech Podcast, we dive into San Diego's growing Bluetech ecosystem with Vanessa Scott, Director of Industry Relations, Innovation, and the StartBlue Accelerator at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. Vanessa shares how StartBlue helps launch and scale ocean-focused startups - from wave-powered sensor platforms to coral reef restoration biotech - and why San Diego is uniquely positioned to lead the future of the blue economy.From mentoring early-stage companies to securing a $14M NOAA grant, Vanessa is building the bridge between science, startups, and global sustainability right here on the California coast.Key Topics* What is Bluetech? And why it goes far beyond just the ocean* The origin and evolution of the StartBlue Accelerator* Scripps Institution of Oceanography's century-long legacy of innovation* Why Bluetech needs business minds and scientists* How San Diego became a hub for ocean startups and blue data infrastructure* The importance of community, collaboration, and programs like I-Corps* What to expect at Blue Tech Month, including in-water demos and tall ship meetups* Startup highlights: Hybrid Reef, Del Mar Oceanographic, Ocean Motion, Kaipono, and moreLinks & Resources:* StartBlue Accelerator* Scripps Institution of Oceanography* Blue Tech Month Events via TMA BlueTech* BlueNalu – Cultivated Seafood InnovationConnect with Vanessa:* LinkedIn – Vanessa Scott This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

More analysis at https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/ A month after the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel and the subsequent prolonged genocidal slaughter in Gaza, the fate of Trump's latest proposals for an end to the war is still in the balance. The US plans to impose a transitional government of technocrats on the Palestinians in Gaza, backed up by outside armed forces – a form of naked colonialism. Israeli military forces will be allowed to remain inside the perimeter of the Gaza strip, maintaining control of its borders – a continued blockade, imprisoning the Palestinians and deciding what goods can enter and leave the strip. Israeli prime minister Netanyahu has made clear that Israel has no intention of entirely withdrawing from Gaza and stressed that there will be no possibility of a Palestinian state. Today, with nationality-based distrust and division dominating the Israel-Palestine landscape, a solution can seem further away than ever. On a capitalist basis, it's not just further away, but impossible. However, consciousness of workers and the poor in Israel and among Palestinians will not be disconnected from developments in other parts of the world, a world in which young people are increasingly questioning whether capitalist crisis is their only future. Further reading: The World Impact of Two Years of War on Gaza – and what lies ahead? https://www.socialistworld.net/2025/10/06/the-world-impact-of-two-years-of-war-on-gaza-and-what-lies-ahead/ Gaza Ceasefire – Struggle for the Complete End of the War of Extermination and the Overthrow of the Netanyahu Government https://www.socialistworld.net/2025/10/13/gaza-ceasefire-struggle-for-the-complete-end-of-the-war-of-extermination-and-the-overthrow-of-the-netanyahu-government/ More Info - Click here for all your Socialist Party links: https://linkin.bio/socialistparty/ We need your help campaigning! The establishment political parties have the backing of the capitalist elites. We need to build a mass movement of working class fighters to take them on. Find out more details about your local campaigns and how you can help by filling in this form: http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/join The Socialist Party has no big-business backers, so we rely on your donations to fund all our campaigns. Donate at https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/socialism-2025/ Subscribe to our weekly paper, ‘The Socialist', and our monthly magazine ‘Socialism Today': https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/subscribe-2/

For over 25 years, Tyson Ray has sat in the same seat many entrepreneurs find themselves in today: running a successful business, serving clients at the highest level, and facing the question of what comes next.As co-founder and CEO of FORM Wealth Advisors, Tyson has led through market cycles, built a multigenerational team, acquired firms, and guided clients through every kind of transition. He spent years focused on everyone else's future until he realized his own succession plan wasn't where it needed to be.That moment became the foundation for the SPACE Framework™ (See, Prepare, Act, Commit, Exit), which Tyson shares in his latest book Total Succession. Built for advisors who care deeply about their clients, their teams, and the legacy they leave behind, it offers a clear path to exit with confidence and full compensation.Tyson holds advanced credentials from the Yale School of Management and the Business Enterprise Institute, along with his CFP®, CIMA®, and CExP® designations. His work has earned national recognition, including:• Barron's Top 1,200 Advisors (2021–2024)• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor (2018–2024)• AdvisorHub Top 150 Advisors to Watch Under $1B (2024)• Chairman's Council Advisor (2005–2024)Beyond the business, Tyson is co-founder of Children's World Impact, a nonprofit providing global humanitarian aid. His leadership there has been recognized with the Invest in Others Global Community Impact Award and REP. Magazine's Advisor with a Heart.Learn more: http://totalsuccession.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-tyson-ray-co-founder-and-ceo-of-form-wealth-advisors

For over 25 years, Tyson Ray has sat in the same seat many entrepreneurs find themselves in today: running a successful business, serving clients at the highest level, and facing the question of what comes next.As co-founder and CEO of FORM Wealth Advisors, Tyson has led through market cycles, built a multigenerational team, acquired firms, and guided clients through every kind of transition. He spent years focused on everyone else's future until he realized his own succession plan wasn't where it needed to be.That moment became the foundation for the SPACE Framework™ (See, Prepare, Act, Commit, Exit), which Tyson shares in his latest book Total Succession. Built for advisors who care deeply about their clients, their teams, and the legacy they leave behind, it offers a clear path to exit with confidence and full compensation.Tyson holds advanced credentials from the Yale School of Management and the Business Enterprise Institute, along with his CFP®, CIMA®, and CExP® designations. His work has earned national recognition, including:• Barron's Top 1,200 Advisors (2021–2024)• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor (2018–2024)• AdvisorHub Top 150 Advisors to Watch Under $1B (2024)• Chairman's Council Advisor (2005–2024)Beyond the business, Tyson is co-founder of Children's World Impact, a nonprofit providing global humanitarian aid. His leadership there has been recognized with the Invest in Others Global Community Impact Award and REP. Magazine's Advisor with a Heart.Learn more: http://totalsuccession.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-tyson-ray-co-founder-and-ceo-of-form-wealth-advisors

Greg and Tim continue evaluating clips from The Diary of a CEO, discussing the need for meaning to inform purpose, whether evolution can explain our sense of meaning, whether subjective experience can be evidential, atheist Alex O'Connor's advice for finding meaning, and more.   Topics: Meaning comes first, then purpose flows from meaning. (00:00) It's not just a matter of finding “something” to give you purpose. (07:00) Is purpose found in working on a task you believe will fulfill you when you finish? (15:00) Can our sense of meaning be explained by evolution? (22:00) Is technology destroying our sense of meaning by exposing us to competing understandings of the world that show us our beliefs are merely subjective? (31:00) Can the subjective sense of meaning a person feels be evidence for the truth of his view? (37:00) Atheist Alex O'Connor's advice for someone who wants to stir up feelings of meaning in his life. (46:00) What's the purpose of religion? (52:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg on The Diary of a CEO Get a free copy of a chapter from The Story of Reality Christianity for Modern Pagans: Pascal's Pensees Edited, Outlined and Explained by Peter Kreeft Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl Related Links: Values Fight Poverty by Amy Hall The True Story of Christian Missionaries by Amy Hall How Christianity Changed the World – Impact 360 video Wilberforce and Social Change by Melinda Penner

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Stacy Dean, the Carbonell Family Executive Director for the Global Food Institute at GW. They discuss the changes from the Trump-Vance Administration that have weakened the federal nutrition safety net, the need to translate research and knowledge into actionable recommendations for policy officials, and how we can pave a path for young people to help them transform food and agriculture systems for the better. Plus, hear about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's deadline for states to prepare for changes to the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), how the U.S. government shutdown has impacted farmers, the new EAT-Lancet report's recommendations for a planetary health diet, and what recent research reveals about the economic and social benefits of Zero Budget Natural Farming in India.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

In conversation with podcast host Marlena Fahmy, Pranav Dalal, Founder and CEO of Office Beacon, reflects on building a 5,500-person global staffing company from the ground up and what it means to be a Chief Disruption Officer. Together, they discuss scaling without outside investment, blending AI with human expertise, and using technology to make business more personal. Pranav shares how Office Beacon connects remote operations to in-person experiences, including events at SoFi Stadium, and offers practical lessons on leading with innovation, structure, and trust. 

In this episode, Big Chief discusses his journey into the crypto space, focusing on the concept of Real World Impact (RWI). He explains the evolution from Web1 to Web3, emphasizing the importance of community and shared narratives in the crypto world. He highlights the role of humor in attracting people to crypto projects and discusses various initiatives aimed at promoting awareness and social good, including mental health and gender equality. He shares examples of real-world impact projects and encourages listeners to engage with their communities for meaningful change.Https://bawlsonu.life

In this episode of The Full Desk Experience's Industry Spotlight, Chris Hesson joins Kortney Harmon to cut through the AI hype and reveal how recruiters are truly reshaping their day-to-day processes. Chris brings years of experience working with hundreds of recruiting teams, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is streamlining workflows, surfacing new insights, and freeing recruiters to focus on the one thing AI can't replace: relationships.Key insights you can't miss:How AI is helping recruiters move from fragmented, “spray and pray” sourcing to structured, targeted outreachReal numbers on time savings—up to 11 hours a week— and what top firms are doing with that extra capacityThe evolving role of operations leaders in aligning tech, data, and process for sustainable successWhy relationships remain the differentiator, and how AI can strengthen—not weaken—the human touchIs your team chasing every new AI tool without a clear process? Are you saving time but not reinvesting it in the conversations and relationships that drive revenue?Press play now to hear Chris's proven insights and discover how to future-proof your recruiting desk in the AI era._________________Follow Chris Hesson on LinkedIn: LinkedIn | ChrisFDE+: AI Recruiting Revolution Conference: https://fde-ai-recruiting-advantage.heysummit.com/Follow Crelate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crelate/Want to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.crelate.com/blog/full-desk-experience 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Wendy Lipton-Dibner about how leaders build impassioned engagement, unrivaled loyalty, and boundless growth by measuring real-world impact. Wendy Lipton-Dibner, MA, author of WHAT MATTERS MATTERS MOST®: How Leaders Build Impassioned Engagement, Unrivaled Loyalty, And Boundless Growth By Measuring Real-World Impact, is the leading authority on organizational development through strategic and operational impact. A multiple-time bestselling author, sought-after strategist, and serial entrepreneur, Lipton-Dibner is known for her unparalleled ability to help organizations increase profitability by maximizing and capitalizing on the Real-World Impact they create for all stakeholders. President, Founder, and CEO of Professional Impact, Inc., Lipton-Dibner is the developer of Organizational Impact Strategy, inventor of Real-World Impact Metrics, and creator of the companion app. She has helped thousands of enterprise, healthcare, small business, and non-profit leaders increase team effectiveness and revenue as the direct result of making a measurable difference in people's lives. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Join us on Dog Works Radio as we explore the transformative journey of therapy dogs trained by Alaska Dog Works. Discover how these purpose-driven pets become powerful agents of comfort and connection in schools, clinics, and beyond. Led by Michele Forto, our Dogs Assisting with Grace program equips therapy teams to deliver calm, compassionate support in real-world environments. Key Highlights: Alaska Dog Works' unique training approach for therapy dogs. Real-world applications in schools, clinics, and community settings. Insights from Michelle Forto on behavioral science and handler education. Client success stories and the measurable impact of therapy dogs. Visit alaskadogworks.com for more information and use promo code DOGWORKS to save 20% on your training program. Subscribe to Dog Works Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Hosts: Robert and Michele Forto Special Guest: Nicole Forto  

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron explores the rapid evolution of cutting-edge tools that are reshaping the way businesses operate. The discussion highlights real-world examples of how quick thinking and innovative approaches can transform seemingly complex tasks into simple, streamlined processes. With insights from industry leaders, You'll hear about the power of leveraging new technology to create impactful solutions on the fly—often with surprising results. The conversation also explores strategies for driving team adoption of emerging tools, emphasizing the importance of experimentation, collaboration, and internal engagement. Creative approaches, such as friendly competitions and structured learning initiatives, demonstrate how organizations can build a culture of curiosity and efficiency.With practical takeaways and compelling anecdotes, this episode serves as both a wake-up call and a roadmap for those looking to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!In This Episode You'll Learn:The importance of finding experts who can help automate processes and save time.Why training employees on AI tools and encouraging them to share their learnings with colleagues is vital.The importance of hiring sales and marketing people first to grow revenue before developing leadership skills.Cameron's approach to hiring offshore talent to save costs and increase efficiency.And much more...Resources:Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedInGet Cameron's latest book "Second in Command: Unleash the Power of your COO"Get Cameron's online course – Invest In Your Leaders

Wendy Lipton-Dibner talks about her book “What Matters Matters Most” where she reveals how measuring impact boosts engagement, loyalty, and revenue across industries. Wendy is the President and CEO of Professional Impact and a recognized authority in boosting organizational development through real-world impact. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

#221: The ultimate guide to credit reports and scores—how they're calculated, what affects them, and proven ways to improve them. Specially, I'll cover how opening lots of credit cards impacts your credit. You'll also learn how to check your credit reports and scores for free, dispute errors, understand lender scoring models, protect your financial health, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/credit-reports-credit-scores Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Upwork: Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Credit Bureaus Equifax Experian TransUnion Free Credit Report: AnnualCreditReport.com Credit Monitoring: Credit Karma |  Experian Credit Reporting Agencies Innovis Chex Clarity Services National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange Early Warning Consumer Report LexisNexis Free FICO Scores: myFICO | Experian X Post on Couple's Credit Card Journey International Credit Data: Nova Credit Business Credit Scores Equifax Business Experian Dun & Bradstreet LexisNexis Business Credit Data: Small Business Financial Exchange Article: Understanding Business Credit Scores ATH Podcast Ep #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Quick Background of the Credit Report Industry (04:54) What's on Your Credit Report (06:45) Soft vs. Hard Inquiries (10:04) How to Request Your Credit Report for Free (10:59) Filing for Disputes (12:37) Freezing Your Credit, Fraud Alerts, and Credit Monitoring (18:46) Credit Reporting Agencies (24:06) How to Remove Your Personal Information Online (26:24) Quick Overview of Credit Scores (29:36) How Credit Scores Are Calculated (35:33) FICO Score vs. Vantage Score (38:12) Upcoming (Big) Changes to Credit Scores (40:27) Where to Find Your Credit Scores (42:00) Analyzing Chris' Credit Scores (46:59) Two Main Factors That Impacted Chris' Credit Score (48:58) How the Points & Miles Game Impacts Credit Scores (53:12) The Impact of Closing a Credit Card (56:36) Ways to Improve Your Credit Score (59:21) Adding an Authorized User to Your Credit Card (1:01:59) How to Leverage Your International Credit Score (1:02:53) Quick Overview of Business Credit Scores Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices