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About the Guest(s):Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With extensive experience advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Connie plays a crucial role in developing resources for this community. Her work focuses on bridging gaps in education and providing individuals with IDD the tools they need for personal empowerment, particularly in realms like sexual health education. Breon Williams is a Project SHINE Youth Ambassador who is committed to educating and raising awareness about SHINE's sexual health toolkit for youth with disabilities. Drawing from his personal experiences as a young man with I/DD, he connects meaningfully with both youth and families, fostering open and inclusive conversations. Williams earned a general diploma in high school and pursued two years of college. Like many young people with disabilities, he initially felt uneasy discussing sexual health. However, through his journey of self-empowerment, Williams has overcome these challenges and now strives to help others gain confidence in having these important conversations.Episode Summary:In a thought-provoking episode of the Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education discusses Project SHINE with Connie Senior and Breon Williams. Developed by YAI in collaboration with Planned Parenthood and other agencies, Project SHINE aims to bridge gaps in sexual health education for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The episode highlights the project's significant impact, including the launch of "Your Sexual Health Toolkit," a comprehensive platform empowering individuals with IDD. Connie explains how the project addresses the lack of sexual education in schools and adapts to different learning needs, while Breon shares his experiences promoting the toolkit and educating his family. They also emphasize the role of educators in integrating these resources into learning programs to support students with IDD holistically.Key Takeaways:Bridging Educational Gaps: Project SHINE aims to fill in the existing gaps in sexual health education for youth with IDD, ensuring they have the knowledge needed for personal safety and advocacy.Comprehensive Resources: Your Sexual Health Toolkit is an accessible, user-friendly resource designed to cater to individuals with IDD, featuring tools like glossaries, videos, and interactive games.Empowerment Through Education: Proper sexual health education empowers individuals with IDD to make informed choices, report abuse, and maintain body autonomy.Importance of Advocacy: Youth Ambassadors like Breon Williams are integral in spreading awareness about the toolkit and bridging the information gap within communities.Collaborative Efforts: The initiative underscores the need for collaboration among families, caregivers, and educational institutions to effectively deliver and promote inclusive education.Resources:Your Sexual Health Toolkit: https://yoursexualhealthtoolkit.orgThank you to our sponsor, IXL. https://www.ixl.com/inclusive Complete Show Notes + Transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/empowering-youth-with-disabilities-through-sexual-health-education/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the biggest requests Gem gets asked in her DMs is “can Yai please tell us how to foster such a good relationship with our kids” so we thought instead of guessing (new for us! Look at the growth!) we'd get the woman herself in to talk family, daughters, grandparents politics, female friendship and second chance relationships. Listen to: D&M: The Mums. Part 2, Yai (Apple) D&M: The Mums. Part 2, Yai (Spotify) - If you want more of us in your week, you can subscribe to MORE TIME FOR THIS for more eps and giveaways all month long: Apple — https://apple.co/wedonthavetimeforthis Spotify — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moretimeforthis
Morning all! We're into that final stretch aren't we. Hope you're all hanging in there and aren't too dazed and confused yet. Speaking of, Raffa can't quite compute that Gem will one day be a Yai, and that Yai has a.. like, actual NAME. Revz has become an accidental Pokémon dealer on the dark web, and Gem doesn't have time for her kids fighting, like, one more goddamn minute of it. Revz doesn't have much time for the internet these days but she was served up a timely reframe and it's giving *guru*. Some homely #notspons and a couple of random tangents but we're here, we're breathing, merry end-of-the-year everyone, we got this! #Notspons: Gem: Hat Rack Organiser Revz: Huntley + Co - Rent our Christmas special here, for a limited time: We Don't Have Time For Christmas. - If you want more of us in your week, you can subscribe to MORE TIME FOR THIS for more eps and giveaways all month long: Apple — https://apple.co/wedonthavetimeforthis Spotify — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moretimeforthis
●YouTube影片● https://voh.psee.ly/6t9b29 ●FB粉專影片 ● https://voh.pse.is/6t9b68 本集主題：森林療癒師 訪問：小溪 年輕時在科技資訊業工作，熱愛潛水、爬山與自助旅行，近年投入運動健康產業，樂於從學生身上獲得豐富的寶貴學習。自己更因從 大自然中獲得能量且逐漸找回自我。樂於將大自然帶給我的感動經驗分享給他人，喜歡透過活動 引導帶領看到民眾臉上的喜悅與感動。瑜珈不只是一般大眾表象所看到的體式法，更是一種生活。 期望能結合瑜珈與運動、生態與心理、人與自然，讓大地得以喘息、人類身心靈得以修復，是我 想努力的森林療癒，讓現代人好好照顧自己並一起守護這片土地。 ●2006.08~ NOW 水肺潛水 氣瓶數 300支以上 ●2018.07~ NOW 荒野保護協會 志工 ●2018.06~NOW 其他教學類工作經驗 培訓與能力: @2018.06 一對一冒險治療實務工作坊 @2018.11 體驗教育助理引導員培訓 @2023.09 反思DNA：綠色照顧反思技術工作坊 ●2020.02~ NOW 體適能 /瑜珈 /森林療癒 培訓與證照: @2020.02 IHFI Personal Trainer 國際私人體適能教練 (Certificate Number 52202199T) @2020.09 頌缽音療師 @2021.11 YAI 哈達瑜珈師資 @2022.07 TRX STC 懸吊訓練師 @2023.07 NHE 肌筋膜伸展師 @2023.07 NHE 筋膜刀放鬆師 @2023.10 IYMC 被動瑜珈工作坊 @2023.10 林業及自然保育署 森林療癒師 (證號 : 1121227036) @2024.7 教育部體育署 初級國民體適能指導員 (證號 : C11308260068) @2024.8 美國瑜珈聯盟師資認證RYT200 粉絲頁： 小溪森林療癒瑜伽 #李基銘 #李基銘主持人#fb新鮮事#生活有意思#快樂玩童軍 #廣播之神#廣播之神李基銘#漢聲廣播電台 YouTube頻道，可以收看 https://goo.gl/IQXvzd podcast平台，可以收聽 SoundOn https://bit.ly/3oXSlmF Spotify https://spoti.fi/2TXxH7V Apple https://apple.co/2I7NYVc KKBOX https://bit.ly/2JlI3wC Firstory https://bit.ly/3lCHDPi 請支持粉絲頁 廣播之神： / voh.god 李基銘主持人粉絲頁： / voh.lee 李基銘的影音頻道粉絲頁： / voh.video -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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This week on ‘Rookie School Mum', Gem went too big and showed herself out over a(nother) school comms event. Revz has some big life news and Gem is pumped to have her joining the Basic Burbs Bandits. Revz appears to be moonlighting as a Good Mum, because she is well and truly in her Mum Era and loving it sick. Speaking of sick, everyone is sick, but there's no time for that! Really teasing out another tricky parenting situation, Gem doesn't have time for raw dogging the birds-and-the-bees chat without a book, because, that's what Yai did, y'all and WHERE IS THAT BOOK AT? #Notspon: Gem: Yeti Water Bottles for kids Revz: Modern Family on Disney+ - If you want more of us in your week, you can subscribe to MORE TIME FOR THIS for more eps and giveaways all month long: Apple — https://apple.co/wedonthavetimeforthis Spotify — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moretimeforthis
“Primitivo astral”, el incandescente nuevo álbum de Cápsula, abre un episodio en donde presentamos novedades de The Meanies o Maika Makovski y anunciamos el Blockparty Arganzuela de Madrid o la gira de los canadienses The Black Halos. En el segundo recibimos a la australiana Penny Ikinger, dama oscura del sonido de pantano, que viene a presentarnos su álbum “Travels and travails”Playlist;CÁPSULA “Automatical soul” (Primitivo astral)THE MEANIES “Zamboni”MOHAMA SAZ “Yai yai” (Máquina de guerra)WYLDLIFE “Contraband” (Out on your block)THE BLACK HALOS “Some things never fall” (The violent years)DOCTOR EXPLOSION “Vivir sin civilizar” (Vivir sin civilizar)FEMUR “Toledo” (Lost at mid fifties)MAIKA MAKOVSKI “Hunch of the century” (Bunker rococó)PENNY IKINGER “Ride on cowboy” (Travels and travails)PENNY IKINGER “Tokyo City” (Travels and travails)PENNY IKINGER “Southern man” (Tokyo)PENNY IKINGER “Voodoo girl” (directo en El Sótano)PENNY IKINGER “Poison berries” (directo en El Sótano)Escuchar audio
Kicking us off this week, Revz made a gaffe in the soccer team WhatsApp that went down like a lead balloon. Gem took her mum away and realised just how little uninterrupted time they get these days, because Yai of the year is always helping with the bubbas. Revzy doesn't have time for her pre-menstrual insomnia, like, what NOW hormones? Why midlife why?! Gem is also lying awake as she ignores her own sleep cues for which she has no one to blame but herself. Then, Gem doesn't have time for processing some complicated feelings around a big decision she's been wrestling with for a while, and Revz unpacks a family member's wild detoxing habit that sends her cuckoo. All in all, a rollicking Tuesday with your fave hot mess mums. #Notspon Gem: Monsters on Netflix Revz: Bea Bellingham mugs Enrolment for P101: https://www.gemmapeanut.com/photography-101/
Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by speaker, author, founder, and DEI advocate, Yai Vargas, in this episode of “B the Way Forward.” Yai's big belief that “women are the heart and soul of an organization” rings true in everything she does and stands for. Yai tells Brenda about her personal journey as a woman from the Dominican Republic who immigrated to the United States at an early age and realized quickly how important it was to connect with her Latin roots. After landing what she thought was her dream job, Yai opens up about her disappointment when noticing the gap of diversity in her workplace. She tells Brenda that executive roles need to be more representative of the US population – only about 5% of corporate board positions are held by Hispanics. This experience led Yai to make a professional career change, pivot entirely to the world of DEI, and build “The Latinista,” a national network for professional Latinas and women of color invested in skills development and career mobility. Yai is known as the “LinkedIn Networking Ninja” and together, Yai and Brenda discuss the importance of community and how to use your own network to bring people together. “We all start from somewhere. And even though some corporations have been around for 150 years, it's our journey of figuring out how our business is evolving with the inclusion of what demographic is going to work with us, in our community.” For more, check out Yai and the Latanista ... On LinkedIn - /yaivargas On the Web - www.TheLatinista.com | www.YaiVargas.com --- At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. Find out more about how we support women, non-binary individuals, and other underrepresented groups in computing, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generations. --- Connect with AnitaB.org Instagram - @anitab_org Facebook - /anitab.0rg LinkedIn - /anitab-org On the web - anitab.org --- Our guests contribute to this podcast in their personal capacity. The views expressed in this interview are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology or its employees (“AnitaB.org”). AnitaB.org is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the information provided in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute legal or other professional advice or services. --- B The Way Forward Is… Produced by Dominique Ferrari and Paige Hymson Sound design and editing by Neil Innes and Ryan Hammond Mixing and mastering by Julian Kwasneski Associate Producer is Faith Krogulecki Executive Produced by Dominique Ferrari, Stacey Book, and Avi Glijansky for Riveter Studios and Frequency Machine Executive Produced by Brenda Darden Wilkerson for AnitaB.org Podcast Marketing from Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt with Riveter Studios and Tink Media in partnership with Coley Bouschet at AnitaB.org Photo of Brenda Darden Wilkerson by Mandisa Media Productions For more ways to be the way forward, visit AnitaB.org
Hola Amigas! Joining us today is Yai Vargas, the leader of learning and development at the non profit organization, the Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility, or HACR for short. Yai connects with Latinx professionals in corporations that are looking to one day elevate to a non-profit or paid corporate board. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic at just 3 years old, Yai has been dedicated to helping the Hispanic community use their Latinidad to their advantage and live up to their full potential. Tune in to hear more about Yai as she talks about intersectionality, indentity, cultural intelligence and more!
On this week's episode of the Jefa Mode Live podcast, we unlock the secrets to impactful board membership and corporate leadership as we chat with Yai Vargas, the Vice President of Strategic Engagements at HACR (The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility). In our discussion, Yai offers invaluable insights into the significance of Latinas occupying leadership roles, especially on boards of directors. She underscores the transformative power of mentorship and continuous learning, encouraging listeners to align their professional experiences with board opportunities. This episode serves as a practical guide for Latinas aiming to make impactful contributions through board membership. Learn how strategic moves, like negotiating relocation contracts to include nonprofit board placements, can amplify your influence within the community.Connect with Yai Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaivargas/Connect with the Latinista: http://www.thelatinista.com -About Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in technology through professional development, mentorship, and recruiting. Learn more about our organization at https://latinasintech.org/.
日本語訳して歌うのは禁止やわ、、、 ～解説した歌詞～ Weight of the world on your shouldersI kiss your waist and ease your mindI must be favored to know yaI take my hands and trace your lines It's the way that we can rideIt's the way that we can rideThink I met you in another lifeSo break me off another time You wrap around me and you give me life And that's why night after nightI'll be lovin' you right/I'll be fuckin' you right Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday Saturday SundayMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySeven days a weekEvery hour every minute every secondYou know night after nightI'll be lovin' you right/I'll be fuckin' you rightSeven days a week ■LINEでStudyInと無料留学相談できます☟ https://bit.ly/47redwx Podcastの感想やリクエストはInstagramのDMまで！ https://www.instagram.com/studyin.jp/
¿Día difícil? Ven, relájate y junto con Yai, Fer, Katy, Dany, Dan, Gis, e Ian te darás cuenta que un break era lo único que te faltaba. ¿Quieres un consejo o compañía? solo dale play… Ellos son: -Υailen Αllier -Fernanda Robles -Κatia Heredia -Daniela Villalobos -Dαnae Αlonso -Gisella Santos -Ian Juarez Controles: -Levi Martínez y Piero Ponce. Producción y dirección: -Victor Andrés Cruz Pérez
CW: grief, loss, infant loss. DLs we touch on grief and loss today, if today is not the day for you to hear that kind of content, please skip this one. We're away from the city! What are we doing? Not working on the not-live-show, surely. Revz is stoked to be back in the country as she's a tennis girlie now, and she won't hear otherwise. Speaking of “anyone for tennis”, Gem is relieved because Yai is home (praise be) and she almost made it to the end of her trip without losing her marbles. And Gem has found a new reason to exercise that she never thought she needed, probably because of what the algorithm has been serving up, which has her attention, but not her mental health in mind. And Revz had a friend come to her with some friendship problems which gets us asking, why is friendship the first thing to go from the to-do list when you're a mum? Have a great week DLs and take care of yourselves x If you want more of us in your week, you can subscribe to MORE TIME FOR THIS for more eps and giveaways all month long: Apple — https://apple.co/wedonthavetimeforthis Spotify — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moretimeforthis
¿Día difícil? Ven, relájate y junto con Yai, Fer, Katy, Dany, Dan, Gis, e Ian te darás cuenta que un break era lo único que te faltaba. ¿Quieres un consejo o compañía? solo dale play… Ellos son: -Υailen Αllier -Fernanda Robles -Κatia Heredia -Daniela Villalobos -Dαnae Αlonso -Gisella Santos -Ian Juarez Controles: -Levi Martínez y Piero Ponce. Producción y dirección: -Victor Andrés Cruz Pérez
Hi-diddly-ho! It's (literally) my neighborino Russell “Rusty” Hopkinson on this episode #23 of LWICFD! For those that don't already know, Rusty is the drummer in one of Australia's most loved bands You Am I (as well as playing drums or guitar in HEAPS of other bands before he joined YAI & also a few after eg Radio Birdman). Rusty is a connoisseur of vinyl records & a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to music, especially garage, punk, soul & funk, (which is lucky as he is also is the Australian rep for NYC based Daptone Records) so tune in as we have a classic yarn that takes us everywhere from the christian rock of Creed to the crazy phasing sounds of cicadas…+ everything in between (including 5 very interesting dinner party guests!) Massive thanks to @shizafrigginhotsauce for the Friggin' hot sauce & sponsoring my show. It's hotter than the feckn soldering iron I burnt my finger on last week
Hola, Corporate Cafecito audience! On the latest episode of Corporate Cafecito, I had on Yai Vargas. Yai is a diversity, equity, and inclusion professional who helps organizations promote diversity in their workforce. She is also the co-founder of The Latinista, a national network of women and Latina professionals working to empower and inspire women from all backgrounds.During the episode, Yai shares her journey, a testament to her resilience and determination. From navigating the complexities of the immigration system to shattering barriers in the corporate world, her story is a beacon of inspiration, underscoring the transformative power of diversity. Check out the trailer below. It's so good that it'll leave you wanting more. To watch the full episode, head over to my website at www.corpcafecito.com. Remember to grab your Cafecito or headphones and take a walk while listening. Please share it with your colleagues, friends, and familia today!To learn more about Yai Vargas and her work with HACR.org, please visit her LinkedIn profile and website at www.YaiVargas.com.If you would like to join the members of Corporate Cafecito to enjoy a Cafecito with the team or suggest a topic for them to cover, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us.Feel free to reach out via email:admin@corpcafecito.comFor individual coaching or workshops for you and your team, visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email admin@elevardevelopment.com for more details.
¡Bienvenidos/as/es a un nuevo programa de Travesura Realizada! Esta semana os traemos una entrevista muy muy MUY especial, y es que POR FIN tenemos con nosotros a la maravillosa Victoria Álvarez, autora de tantas novelas que hemos perdido la cuenta, y que aparte de escribir historias que son una pasada, es fan del podcast, es que no podemos pedirle más a la vida ya. Empezamos la entrevista pidiéndole detalles sobre su próxima publicación, "Hojas de dedalera" que llega a las librerías el próximo 30 de mayo (que, sinceramente, lo vemos MUY lejano, porque necesitamos esa historia en nuestras manos ya de ya). Solo esperamos que fangirleéis tanto como nosotros, especialmente Yai, que se pasa todo el programa al borde del parraque.
¿Día difícil? Ven, relájate y junto con Yai, Fer, Katy, Dany, Dan, Gis, e Ian te darás cuenta que un break era lo único que te faltaba. ¿Quieres un consejo o compañía? solo dale play… Ellos son: -Υailen Αllier -Fernanda Robles -Κatia Heredia -Daniela Villalobos -Dαnae Αlonso -Gisella Santos -Ian Juarez Controles: -Levi Martínez y Piero Ponce. Producción y dirección: -Victor Andrés Cruz Pérez
¿Día difícil? Ven, relájate y junto con Yai, Fer, Katy, Dany, Dan, Gis, e Ian te darás cuenta que un break era lo único que te faltaba. ¿Quieres un consejo o compañía? solo dale play… Ellos son: -Υailen Αllier -Fernanda Robles -Κatia Heredia -Daniela Villalobos -Dαnae Αlonso -Gisella Santos -Ian Juarez Controles: -Levi Martínez y Piero Ponce. Producción y dirección: -Victor Andrés Cruz Pérez
¿Día difícil? Ven, relájate y junto con Yai, Fer, Katy, Dany, Dan, Gis, e Ian te darás cuenta que un break era lo único que te faltaba. ¿Quieres un consejo o compañía? solo dale play… Ellos son: -Υailen Αllier -Fernanda Robles -Κatia Heredia -Daniela Villalobos -Dαnae Αlonso -Gisella Santos -Ian Juarez Controles: -Levi Martínez y Piero Ponce. Producción y dirección: -Victor Andrés Cruz Pérez
We feature an episode from the Young and Indigenous (YAI) Podcast from Children of the Setting Sun Productions. YAI hosts, Cyrus James and Wykeklyaa Curleybear talk with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe about her book Red Paint and about life and everything else. Sasha's powerful memoir, Red Paint, is the 2024 Whatcom READS selection. Hy'shqe to our friends at YAI and Children of the Setting Sun for allowing us to share this powerful interview.
We'd like to welcome the newest member of the YAI team, Cyrus James! Join us as we get to know our newest member of the team in this short episode!
"The addition of our episode with Marc Antony Mendez makes him the third guest we have had who identifies as autistic, alongside Stephanie Persephone and Eddie Abreu. Marc is a young enthusiast of menswear, a budding writer and much more, and he spoke at length on this his and mine shared interest. One of the unique features of his episode is that he prepared answers to specific questions beforehand and, given the depth and beauty of his responses, I feel that his decision might have been the ideal one for this episode. I certainly hope you feel the same watching our episode." Marc's Bio ( Visit our show Facebook page for full bio.) Marc Anthony Mendez recently graduated from Laguardia Community College with an Associates degree in Human Services Mental Health. The reason why he majored in this field was because he was diagnosed at the age of 18 months with Autism. Marc was bullied for many years, but decided he would use that experience to help other people on the spectrum. Being on the Autism Spectrum has allowed Marc Anthony the ability to do public speaking, work as an advocate, and share his journey with Autism, while helping clinicians, parents. He spoke at the United Nations with delegates from Japan about an educational program named, “The District 75 Inclusion Program.” Marc is a public speaker, has spoken about the negative treatment some children with Autism face on an everyday basis. Marc was a keynote speaker at Scholastic Bookstore, the Hilton Hotel, Parents for Inclusive Education, Young Adults Institute for people with disabilities, the Arise Coalition, and local public schools in New York City. He enjoys acting and had the opportunity to work for Tony Danza (the actor and sitcom star). Marc is currently writing an autobiographical novel, to guide other members of the Autism Spectrum on how to adapt with Autism and to gain their own sense of empowerment. January of 2020, Marc earned a job with YAI, and was a co- facilitator helping individuals on the spectrum to live independently. He recently graduated from Laguardia Community College with an associate's degree in Human Services: Mental Health. "Despite it all, I was the most improved student and received many awards due to my progress. My mother had to fight the department of education to open a classroom thanks to the Law of “FAPE” which is, Free And Appropriate public Education. By opening those classes I was able to attend Russell Sage Jr. High School. I enjoy the self investment that I do, whether it be cooking, reading, writing, clothing combinating, discovering new neighborhoods, editing my first novel, “Autisymbiosis”. There have been many teachers in my life that influence me to be who I am, what I am. There is more than one influential person that empowered me, and those people are my God, my visions, both good dream and bad dream, my Mother, my Father, my Sister, my older cousin, my sister's boyfriend, my high school paras, my high school drama teacher, my acting mentor, my college statistic's tutor, every friend that I have ever had, my school crushes, every bully I have ever had, every rival I have ever had, and my Jr High School Inclusion teacher. I wish to personally thank you all and thank you to all advocates, special education teachers, guidance counselors, psychotherapists, and even all members of the disability and/ or learning difference community for your devotion to the better tomorrow.I want to continue to deliver hope, peace, and love. You! Yes, you are my humanity and the sole reason why I fight for justice and fairness for all! Therefore, It does not matter what deck of cards you have been dealt, there is always a way to win ♠.” Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ eccentric.mendez3696 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestic_mendez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ecentric_Mendez --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support
"The addition of our episode with Marc Antony Mendez makes him the third guest we have had who identifies as autistic, alongside Stephanie Persephone and Eddie Abreu. Marc is a young enthusiast of menswear, a budding writer and much more, and he spoke at length on this his and mine shared interest. One of the unique features of his episode is that he prepared answers to specific questions beforehand and, given the depth and beauty of his responses, I feel that his decision might have been the ideal one for this episode. I certainly hope you feel the same watching our episode." Marc's Bio ( Visit our show Facebook page for full bio.) Marc Anthony Mendez recently graduated from Laguardia Community College with an Associates degree in Human Services Mental Health. The reason why he majored in this field was because he was diagnosed at the age of 18 months with Autism. Marc was bullied for many years, but decided he would use that experience to help other people on the spectrum. Being on the Autism Spectrum has allowed Marc Anthony the ability to do public speaking, work as an advocate, and share his journey with Autism, while helping clinicians, parents. He spoke at the United Nations with delegates from Japan about an educational program named, “The District 75 Inclusion Program.” Marc is a public speaker, has spoken about the negative treatment some children with Autism face on an everyday basis. Marc was a keynote speaker at Scholastic Bookstore, the Hilton Hotel, Parents for Inclusive Education, Young Adults Institute for people with disabilities, the Arise Coalition, and local public schools in New York City. He enjoys acting and had the opportunity to work for Tony Danza (the actor and sitcom star). Marc is currently writing an autobiographical novel, to guide other members of the Autism Spectrum on how to adapt with Autism and to gain their own sense of empowerment. January of 2020, Marc earned a job with YAI, and was a co- facilitator helping individuals on the spectrum to live independently. He recently graduated from Laguardia Community College with an associate's degree in Human Services: Mental Health. "Despite it all, I was the most improved student and received many awards due to my progress. My mother had to fight the department of education to open a classroom thanks to the Law of “FAPE” which is, Free And Appropriate public Education. By opening those classes I was able to attend Russell Sage Jr. High School. I enjoy the self investment that I do, whether it be cooking, reading, writing, clothing combinating, discovering new neighborhoods, editing my first novel, “Autisymbiosis”. There have been many teachers in my life that influence me to be who I am, what I am. There is more than one influential person that empowered me, and those people are my God, my visions, both good dream and bad dream, my Mother, my Father, my Sister, my older cousin, my sister's boyfriend, my high school paras, my high school drama teacher, my acting mentor, my college statistic's tutor, every friend that I have ever had, my school crushes, every bully I have ever had, every rival I have ever had, and my Jr High School Inclusion teacher. I wish to personally thank you all and thank you to all advocates, special education teachers, guidance counselors, psychotherapists, and even all members of the disability and/ or learning difference community for your devotion to the better tomorrow.I want to continue to deliver hope, peace, and love. You! Yes, you are my humanity and the sole reason why I fight for justice and fairness for all! Therefore, It does not matter what deck of cards you have been dealt, there is always a way to win ♠.” Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ eccentric.mendez3696 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestic_mendez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ecentric_Mendez --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support
This episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with Norma Chu, founder and CEO of DayDayCook, a multi-brand company on a mission to promote Asian cooking globally. Over her 12-year journey at DayDayCook, Chu has implemented several successful brand strategies to reach global audiences, introduced an exclusive product line and used social media to help DayDayCook become a household name. Chu discussed the company's recent acquisition of Yai's Thai as well as its other brands, Nona Lim, Mengwei and Yujia-Weng. She also talked about a typical day in her life as an entrepreneur, which begins at around 5am and is filled with exercise, self-care and of course, work. Chu is excited to witness the company's expansion in the US and continue promoting Asian cuisine around the world.Read the related story here:How DayDayCook is Revolutionizing Asian CuisineFor more food and beverage industry content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: @XtalksFoodInstagram: @XtalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferencesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
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We're rocking with a dope female artist quickly rising to the top. Yai Da Don just released her single M.O.N.E.Y and her story of triumph and courage is extraordinary. Yai uses her pain and trauma to create amazing music. This episode is as raw and real as it gets, as Yai responds with strength in the face of criticism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplyreal/message
Nuestra portada de este número de La Ruleta Rusa ha sido el nuevo trabajo de Motorpsycho, el estupendo Yai! recientemente publicado este 2023. Después escucharemos el debut del 2021, de los norteamericanos Dirty Honey con su homónimo álbum. Recordaremos la música de una de las bandas legendarias del alternativo de los 80, Echo And The Bunnymen, a los que disfrutaremos con su séptimo álbum de estudio, Evergreen, de 1997. Continue reading La Ruleta Rusa 41.2023. Motorpsycho. Dirty Honey. Echo and The Bunnymen. The Doors. Markus Reuter. The Black Crowes. Moxy. at La Ruleta Rusa Radio Rock.
The YAI team got to sit down with a couple of our friends from The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to talk about their experiences, hear their stories, and learn what Canoe Journey means to them.
After the burn of our increasingly intense summers—now featuring epic fires and floods in the wake of biblical storms and record-breaking heat waves—we emerge into the relatively cooler, quieter atmosphere and deflationary energy of early autumn. It's a time to regroup, recharge, rebuild, harvest, and prepare for the challenges of the winter season to come. On this transmission of Hearts of Space from Canadian guest producer DJ EGAN, a journey down the endless monochromatic hallways, complex timbres and metallic overtones of Ambient Cool, on a program called SUMMER'S END 2. Music is by YAI, AGING + LAND TRANCE, POLIDO, NIKOS FOKAS & ARVE HENRIKSEN, JON HASSELL, JOSEPH, PHIL STROUD, RONU MAJUMBAR + RY COODER, JON HASSELL & ABHIJIT BANERJEE, and CHRISTIAN WITTMAN. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]
We're so excited to re-release this episode in honor of Dan Buettner sharing his new Netflix documentary, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones! In his documentary he explores in visual form these 5 "blue zones" that fuel vibrant, extended life. Dan Buettner is is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he's telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity. Show Notes: Dan's unique stories from his many quests and expeditions with National Geographic Dan's experience with archeological expeditions What is a blue zone? How Dan discovered the 5 blue zones and why they got the name “blue zones” The characteristics the people in blue zones Carbohydrates: the confusion and why you shouldn't be afraid of them The difference between good and bad carbohydrates How the Standard American Diet came to be How the Standard American Diet ended up including so much added sugar Why it can be so difficult to make diet changes even when we know something is bad for us The role our environment and community play in our health Blue zone-like habits that you can incorporate into your life without travelling anywhere Why Dan transitioned into a plant-based lifestyle as a result of studying blue zones How to make it easier for others to make more plant-based diet choices The importance of surrounding yourself with people that inspire your health goals Some simple guidelines for adopting a healthier, plant-based lifestyle A little challenge for you to start incorporating healthy, delicious recipes into your life long-term Evidence-based tips to get young, picky eaters to eat vegetables Healthy cultural ways of eating that we should take note of About Dan's new book Thank you to our sponsors Caraway Home and Yai's Thai (use code PLANTPOWER at checkout for 20% off at yaisthai.com) Resources: Dan's Netflix documentary Dan's books Dan's Instagram Dan's Website Plant-Based On a Budget Holiday Resources World of Vegan Holiday Resources
A week after getting done with Tribal Canoe Journey Paddle to Muckleshoot, the YAI team sits down to reflect on our time, our favorite Canoe Journey stories, and, oh, did we mention Free got new tattoos? Shout out to the West Shore Canoe Family!
Oonugwito (greetings), today's episode starts a new introduction series for our YAI team members starting with Wykeklyaa Curleybear, a kwinayl (Quinault) Tribal member. We learn who she is and where she comes from, and how she got to where she is today.
You may have heard this voice before. Welcome our newest YAI team member, Free!
Driven by their message of "radical love," hear how Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, the husband and wife duo behind the renowned bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain, combat antisemitism within the music industry and beyond. Join us as we delve into their remarkable journey of representing Jewish-American culture, tradition, values, and spirituality through bluegrass and Americana music. The band also treats us to intimate performances from their latest album, "Songs for the Sparrows." *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. ___ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg ___ Show Notes: Learn more about: Nefesh Mountain Take our quiz: Jewish American Heritage Month Quiz Test your knowledge of the rich culture and heritage of the Jewish people and their many contributions to our nation! Start now. Read: What is Jewish American Heritage Month? Jewish American Heritage Month Resources Faces of American Jewry Amazing Jewish Americans Listen: 8 of the Best Jewish Podcasts Right Now Sen. Jon Ossoff on Jewish Resilience Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of Interview with Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg: Manya Brachear Pashman: Nefesh Mountain arrived on the bluegrass and American music scene in 2014. The husband and wife duo of Eric Lindbergh and Doni Zasloff have since performed in hundreds of synagogues in the United States and around the world, representing Jewish American culture, tradition, values and spirituality in the world of bluegrass. Bluegrass Today magazine has described the duo as what happens when bluegrass and Jewish traditions meet and fall madly in love. In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Doni and Eric are with us now. Or I should say–we are with Doni and Eric now in their home in northern New Jersey, Doni, Eric, thank you for welcoming “People of the Pod.” Doni Zasloff: Thank you for coming. We're so excited to have you. Eric Lindberg: What a treat. Manya Brachear Pashman: So please share with our listeners how the two of you got together. Did you have individual musical pursuits? Or did you not really find your groove until you were together as a duo. Eric Lindberg: We're both pointing at each other. You tell it. Doni Zasloff: You tell it. Eric Lindberg: Well, we both had individual pursuits. We met playing music in the New York kind of North Jersey area. Years ago, we met back in 2010. And we were playing music in various fashions. And the quick story is that our band is a love story. And we fell in love a few years later, and it became apparent to each of us that we were head over heels crazy about each other. And that we also had all of this stuff that needed to come out that we kind of needed the other person to help kind of embolden our feelings of Americana music and of Jewish life and of culture and all this stuff. So I grew up in Brooklyn. And so much of my life as a kid was part of the synagogue, my after school program, and my camp, and of course, synagogue and I had a Bar Mitzvah and I grew up with this big Jewish life in Brooklyn. But at a certain point, I became kind of just a musician, I didn't know where to put this Jewish side of myself. I went to study jazz in college and all this stuff. So when I met Doni, she kind of brought me back to this feeling of, well, you can be proud of this and you can be excited about it. And you can live a fully Jewish life, you don't have to do it, any which way. You don't have to be a quote unquote, good or bad Jew, which, we hate those terms, but people tend to use them. Even Jewish people, of course, to show how religious or observant they're being at a certain time. So she had this completely unbridled kind of cowgirl way of looking at being wild and Jewish and proud and being yourself. And ultimately, I think that is pretty much the core of our message as a band. But I guess we'll get to that a little bit later. But she brought me back to this place of really just being proud of who I was. And that was the little germ that started this band. And then I brought kind of this musical sensibility in Americana music, with the banjo, and fiddle, and all this stuff. Manya Brachear Pashman: And Doni, how about you? What was your journey? Doni Zasloff: I've always loved all different kinds of music. And I've always been very, as Eric was describing, just having a very strong Jewish spirit. And I think what Eric you know, it's exactly right. When Eric and I fell in love and started to really kind of get real with ourselves and we wanted to kind of express ourselves in the most authentic way. And I think my Jewish spirit and his massive knowledge of all kinds of music, and he just kept throwing CDs into my car–listen to this, listen to this, listen to this. And he just kind of opened my mind and my heart to so many styles of music that I--some of which I loved already, some of which I learned. It was just something about the stars aligning for Eric and I that the music that we started to write from our truest selves in that moment, came out in this Nefesh Mountain kind of a way. And it turns out, it's exactly our truth. And it's exactly the thing that we were looking for, this idea of our relationship, our connection. It is our truth and it's become our whole adventure. Manya Brachear Pashman: And are you talking about the genre of music when you say that the Nefesh Mountain sound, or something else you're referring to? Doni Zasloff: It's not, it's like our language. It's the type of music that we play. It's the stories that we tell, it's the perspective that we have. A lot of people say, you know, where is Nefesh Mountain? Is that a place? And we always say it's a place. We made it up. But it's a place that we kind of, it's like a little dream world, that bubble that Eric and I have sort of dreamt up. Where, you know, it is a little like, the free to be you and me vibes of like, just be yourself. And it's infused with this huge range of musical styles. And Eric brings that to the table. Manya Brachear Pashman: Would you describe your genre or style as bluegrass? Or would you describe it as something else? I call it bluegrass. But what do you call it? Eric Lindberg: That's a great question. Because we're right now kind of, you're catching us in the throes of exploring that. And we have been this whole time. I'm a huge fan of bluegrass music. But when I say that, like that means something to me. And it doesn't necessarily mean the same thing to everybody. Of course, it's a word out there that means different things, like being Jewish means something different to everybody. You know, is it a religion? Is it a culture? And bluegrass has the same kind of thing where there's a purest form of bluegrass, which when you're talking about Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, etc, you know. And then you also have the Bluegrass that I grew up with, which was more of a quote, newgrass thing, and also really just ended up being kind of very fancy folk music with the likes of you know, people like Béla Fleck and Nickel Creek, and Punch Brothers and Sarah Jarosz. All these singer songwriters that are starting to write music with bluegrass instruments, and also improvising on a very high level. So bluegrass has become something that is actually more Americana. So these days, we're kind of using Americana. Manya Brachear Pashman: Talk a little bit about the original purpose of your music, or message that you wanted to convey with your music together. Or the one that's evolved over time, perhaps? Eric Lindberg: Well, the original purpose. I'll say, it was all an accident. You know, we fell in love. That's always an accident. A beautifully happy, you know, accident that is ever evolving and beautiful. We, um...sorry. Manya Brachear Pashman: Stop making lovey dovey eyes at each other. Actually, you can continue, I just wanted our listeners to know. Eric Lindberg: No, no. It's a big story. We fell in love. Your question was…say it again. Manya Brachear Pashman: You talked about wanting to be authentic, wanting to express yourselves originally. But has that purpose or intended message of your music evolved over time? Eric Lindberg: Yes, it has evolved and the purpose in the beginning, I noticed something when we first started making this music. As a fan of course, Americana, bluegrass, all this stuff. I noticed that so many artists could go out and sing songs about, about Jesus, about Christianity, about their spirituality. And it's not necessarily called religious or overtly Christian, or anything. It's just Americana. Because they are kind of synonymous. And the fact that gospel music is kind of at the core and like in the bedrock of what has laid the foundation for Americana music, it goes without saying. So any secular artists can go out there and kind of be themselves in all of that. If they want to sing a gospel tune, well, let's do Will the Circle Be Unbroken, everyone will love it, you know, even though it's a gospel song. Or even songs that we've kind of turned on their ear a little bit like Wayfaring Stranger or Down to the River to Pray, I Fly Away, gospel songs that we love. So this was our answer to that– we're gonna bring a sense of Jewish spirituality to the Americana table. And our first records, or really our first record. And then a little bit into the second dealt with some of our liturgy with some of the prayers that we had grown up singing, which, for us, meant a lot. Songs, like Henei Mah Tov, which is a whole song about how great it is to have friends and be together and, you know, celebrate each other's uniqueness and beauty. To songs like, Oseh Shalom, prayer for peace, or something like that. Through the years, we found a new purpose. And we've also, you know, been a band through a very trying time in this country. You know, no matter what side of the political fence you're on, it's been, we're all living in a world where we pretty much don't agree. And it's kind of de facto, now, that we don't agree, and we're gonna fight. And unless you see exactly eye to eye with me, I'm your enemy. And we have now kind of taken a stance, we're not politicians by any stretch. But Doni has kind of created this term that I love, and it's called radical love, which is to, regardless of our backgrounds, regardless of, our opinion on this, that, or the other, we are going to look at people in the eye and embrace them, and to put love out, because that's what the world is clearly lacking. And it's definitely a kind of hippie sentiment, peace and love, man. But we're fighting all the same things now that everyone was in the 60s, that everyone was in the 70s and 80s. And before that, and probably beyond. And we're challenged with the same issues. We're challenged with racism, antisemitism, a lack of empathy and diversity in neighborhoods and school systems and in cities and the world is still, we want to be happy. So we pretend that it's better than it is sometimes, but it's not great for so many people. And it is a Jewish ideal that I grew up with, this idea of Tikkun Olam, to make the world a little bit better. That's what we want to do through our music. Manya Brachear Pashman: Do you feel like you have had opportunities to share and communicate that radical love? Are you getting through to people? Doni Zasloff: I think every time we get on a stage that is, in front of anyone really, whether it's a Jewish crowd in front of us, or whether it's a you know, a secular, diverse crowd of people, we don't know what their backgrounds are, we really are kind of stepping into a space where we are putting out this radical love. And I think that we have been blessed with an amazing response to it. People are skeptical about a lot of things. There are Jewish communities that were very skeptical about the banjo and very skeptical about the bluegrass thing. The amount of people that come up to us at a synagogue and say, I thought I hated bluegrass. I had no interest in bluegrass, I love it. Or I thought I was gonna hate you guys. Like I didn't understand what you guys were all about. But it turns out I really love it. So we're getting a lot of love wherever we go, which is kind of why no matter what's going on, we just keep doing it because, you know, we've also had responses from people of all backgrounds just hugging us, thanking us for sharing this, you know, culture with them. People have come up to me crying like thank you I, I've never met anybody Jewish, I just didn't know, I didn't know. I think that music is so powerful, that it can break down so many walls and just shift people's ideas. And so I do think that the response to our radical love has been great. It's not easy, it's a little scary sometimes. It's not always been embraced. There are a lot of bluegrass festivals that wouldn't put us on their stages, because they don't want a Jewish band up there. They don't know what their crowd's gonna think or how that would affect their bottom line, or I don't know. Manya Brachear Pashman: Do they come right out and say that? Doni Zasloff: Pretty much, yeah, we've definitely gotten that feedback. It's hard to hear, as you can imagine, it's painful. But it's the truth, that there is antisemitism everywhere. Eric Lindberg: Yeah, it used to be–we've been a band since about late 2014. And now, we're knee deep in 2023. And in the beginning stages maybe I was more naive. And I used to kind of think, because, again, the bluegrass world I had in my head was that of progressive music. But I will say that there is a flaw in the bluegrass world and some of the people who want to keep bluegrass being a certain way. And that explains part of our, you know, we will always play bluegrass. So it's not that we won't depart from the genre, but are exploring other areas as well, because we've had clear cut answers of: No, you will never be on this radio station. No, you will not be at this bluegrass festival. We don't have room for people that preach Jewish things. Which is not what we do at all. We have a big show, I think we're a good band. We've done a lot. I'm proud of what we've done. You know, if the answer was no, because we don't believe you're good enough, then that'd be one thing. But the answer is clearly a Jewish issue. It's a tough thing to live with. So a little bit of me is, it's one of those things you hope as a little kid growing up, who loves music, who is crying and dancing and laughing and learning it and loving it. And it's the most exciting thing in your life, you hope that when you grow up, that it's not going to turn around and kind of kick you in the ass. And you're not going to see some of the dark underbelly of the world that you love. And unfortunately, some of that has happened. At the same time, I've gotten to play with my heroes, our heroes, Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas and Bryan Sutton. The people, the people that I've loved as musicians have all been the most beautiful, like creatures on planet Earth. They are very much beloved to us and our family. Manya Brachear Pashman: I'm not totally surprised. We love bluegrass as a family. But my kids do call it Jesus music occasionally. And we make sojourns to bluegrass jam sessions. There's one in Little Silver, New Jersey once a month that we've made the sojourn to at the little Methodist church there in town and I sing along with I Saw the Light. My eight year old wants to play the banjo, that's the musical instrument he has settled on to learn. That's why you guys stand out so much is that you have given to us, a sense of belonging. That like we belong in this world too, we belong in those seats as well. And so I'm not surprised that you have experienced that, but my heart is breaking a little as you talk. Eric Lindberg: And I want to add that there's nothing wrong at all with bluegrass music, with celebrating Christianity and that spirituality, at all. And I just want to be really clear, because that's the music that I love. And I'll sing along with those songs, too. I love those songs. And it's not, as Doni was saying before, it's not like we haven't, we're playing a lot where there are folks that are saying yes, that are embracing us. But there is something about, you know, when you're Jewish, and when you get that kind of feedback, because it speaks more to antisemitism than I think the musical world or the culture that we live around us in, in this country. I hope that I am being clear in that, the music is beautiful, and the heritage is beautiful. And we're not saying we should be like, we love bluegrass culture, bluegrass music, Americana culture, all that stuff. We love our Jewish culture. And we only want to do right by both sides of that equation, you know, make sure that they're balanced and treated with love. Doni Zasloff: But just like the world, there is, a little bit of a, not a little bit. I mean, the antisemitism that we're seeing, right now, in this country, it's everywhere, including what Eric was talking about. It doesn't just go away. We were at a big conference, and somebody came up to me, and I tell this story a lot, this guy came over to me in a big cowboy hat. And he just looked at me and he said, Why do you have to be here? Why do you have to play this music? Eric Lindberg: He actually said, you actually don't belong. Doni Zasloff: Y'all don't belong here. This Jewish thing, just basically, get out. And I remember just like, taking a deep breath, walking outside, I think I cried a little bit. I think I called my dad. You know, I was just like, What am I doing here? Like, this is nuts. You know, but then I walked back in and I'm getting, hugs and like, a lot of love. So, you know, this is part of being outwardly Jewish, I think right now. Like, it's just kind of what happens. Eric Lindberg: And that's the phrase that we haven't, we haven't said yet, because it seems like kind of a strange thing, to be outwardly Jewish. What does that mean? And I didn't grow up in a world where, where people did this, you know, and it kind of boils down to, there's a decision that we have to make that I had to make, and Doni, as musicians that are we going to be a band that is just about the music. And largely we are, actually we want to make good music first and foremost. And we also want to be a band that is, we live in this world, and we are seeing a rise in antisemitism, and we are scared about it. It troubles us and it makes my blood pressure rise and it's terrifying. And if we don't say anything about it, if we're not outwardly Jewish, if we're not openly wearing the star on our chest, you know, so to speak, or on our shoulders. I don't think we're doing ourselves a service. I think we're hiding behind something. For better or worse we're openly going out there and talking about this stuff all the time, because, you know, it won't get better if we don't. Manya Brachear Pashman: You have recorded three albums, you're getting ready to release a fourth. Is that correct? Eric Lindberg: Yeah, we actually have four albums out. One is a live one that we kind of snuck out at the end of 2021. Okay. But yeah, there's four that you can stream or buy or any of that stuff, and we have some new music coming out that we're really excited about. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you could talk a little bit about the inspiration behind those albums, because I know that they tell stories. And I'm curious if you could, you could share with our listeners. Eric Lindberg: “Songs for the Sparrows” is the most personal and adventurous recording that we've done, it was a huge undertaking. But maybe Doni, you want to tell them a little bit about the inspiration behind that record. Doni Zasloff: That record was inspired by a trip that Eric and I took with our older kids and my mother. My mom did all of this research about our family history, in Eastern Europe, and found all of this information and was able to locate the town that our families we're from. And so we did this big roots trip. It turns out I'm from Ukraine, I thought I was from Poland, but now it's Ukraine. And so we went on this trip, and we saw the town that my family was from and then we saw the forest outside of this town where some of my ancestors, we believe, were shot. We saw so many things, this trip really kind of just rocked us. I mean, it's everything that we've learned about. But to go there and to see it, it's not in a book, it's not in black and white. It's there and to see that the history was kind of almost trying to be erased, in modern times. It was hiding, we had to dig it up to even know that it had happened. Eric Lindberg: Literally hiding like we'd get there, we were in Lviv, this is of course before current day, this is back in 2018. And we were in this kind of great shopping area and parking lot and our tour guide had to say, you know, this was a cemetery. This was one of our flea markets. It was like a flea market and it was like what's going on? And there's vibrant life happening but at the same time, no one was… Doni Zasloff: Everything was destroyed, everything, you know, everything hundreds and hundreds of synagogues. I mean almost all of our ancestors, you know, this is where it all was at. But anyway, so we were on this trip. And while we were there I posted a picture on Facebook saying you know I'm on this roots trip. And then one of Eric's cousins like a distant cousin Reuvain, who had also done a lot of research on his family history, started sending email after email to Eric saying, Eric Eric, you are from six hours south of Lviv, you are from the Carpathian Mountains, that's where our family is from, you should go. So we turn the bus around, we ended up going six hours south to the Carpathian Mountains, so that we could see where Eric's family was from the next day. Eric Lindberg: And just like you thought your family was from Poland, I thought my family's from Austria-Hungary. But in '91, the borders all shifted. And so my grandma grew up, you know, grandma, where we from, she spoke a little Hungarian and, and Yiddish too. It was always Austria-Hungary. That's where we were from. And now of course, it's present day Ukraine. Doni Zasloff: Right, so we take this six hour drive south, and through the help of Reuvain, were able to find the cemetery where Eric's great grandfather was buried. Hours of looking, and we finally get there, and it had been destroyed. But somebody actually was trying to restore it. But it was little bits and pieces of stones everywhere. But at least it was kind of marked as something. So we went in there and looked for hours, we spent hours trying to find a little evidence of something with his great-grandfather's name on it. We never found anything. But there was a moment when we were walking around the cemetery that we looked up and saw all of these little birds flying above us, these tiny little sparrows. And there was just something that kind of was very breathtaking about the whole experience and kind of weird. We went through this whole trip, kind of taking it all in. It was a very emotional as you can imagine, like, just very intense trip. We got home and we're trying to like process it six weeks after we returned home was the tree of life shooting in Pittsburgh. So it was like, you know, part of our brains would like you know, that was the past that when it happened over there, this was a terrible thing. It happened over there. Then suddenly we come home and it's happening here. And there's this hate and there's this violence and so it was just like all swirling in our heads and we just kept thinking we have to do something we have to like we just felt compelled to make Now we'll basically or to do something, we didn't know what it was gonna be, we just had to write. But then we kept coming back to that moment with the bird with the sparrows, when we were walking around the cemetery. And Eric and I had this thought, well, maybe those sparrows were our ancestors. And maybe the and then the sparrow, maybe the sparrow. And we learned that sparrows live all over the world. They're small and mighty, and they live and their sparrows everywhere, there's sparrows outside of this house, there are sparrows in Ukraine, there's sparrows everywhere. So the sparrow has become, you know, became a symbol or a totem for anyone who has been discriminated against and hated for just being themselves. You know, whether it's our ancestors, or anyone, right now who's just not being accepted for the person that they were born to be. Manya Brachear Pashman: Unbelievable. I want to ask you about your upbringing. And I know Eric grew up in Brooklyn, but where did you grow up? Did you have a bat mitzvah? What's your spiritual journey? Doni Zasloff: I was born in New York. And then I lived a little bit in Boston and then I grew up in DC in the DC area and then Philadelphia and then I moved to New York so it's been you know, East Coasty. So I grew up going to Jewish camps and Jewish schools and I had this very intense connection to my Jewish spirituality. Like, I hated it, I loved it, I challenged it. It was like, I needed it. I didn't want it, you know, it was but I was in it. You know, I had this relationship with my Jewish identity. Even as a little kid, like a little girl, I remember, I wrapped to fill in when I you know, in a Jewish Day School setting, and like the rabbis were like, you know, angry at me, you know, things like that. Like, I was just like, really rebellious in my relationship with my Jewish self and going to Jewish schools and things like that. So I don't know, I felt like a Jewish cowgirl really my whole life. Manya Brachear Pashman: You have a film crew that has been shadowing you for quite a while now. Six months. And tell us a little bit about “We Sing Nonetheless.” Which is the title of an upcoming documentary. Eric Lindberg: Yeah, it's really exciting. We met this awesome gentleman, Adam, up in Boston, we were playing a show, I believe that was at his synagogue. But we were, you know, it was just after the show, and I'm like, kind of sweaty, over by the merch or something, and I just start talking to this guy. And he's like, I'm a documentary filmmaker. Little did I know, he's an Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, and his last project, Dawnland with the--Upstander Project is the name of the organization. And we became really kind of fast friends, so much in common. And we just kind of started texting a little and throwing around some, could this work.I'm kinda like, there's gonna be a documentary about us? I mean, what we do is really important, but I kind of forget that we're the ones that do it sometimes. And I'm like, You're gonna follow us around and, and do this thing. And he was serious about it. And it's turned into, it's happening. It's a project. It's gonna be a movie. And the working title is We Sing Nonetheless, which is borrowed from one of our lyrics. It's from this song called Tree of Life. It's a bigger story, because we wrote it the day of the Pittsburgh shooting. But the refrain in that song is this lyric, but we sing nonetheless. Despite this pain that we've gone through with everything we've talked about with the sparrows and all this stuff, we sing nonetheless. And it's a lyric that we of course, we love, we wrote it. But when Adam came to us and said, that could be a theme. I was kind of blown away, because that's kind of one of the core messages of the band, which is that, despite history, and what history tells us and what we've learned, we are here, so we have to sing, we have to make that choice to sing. Doni Zasloff: And it's so Jewish. I mean, it's just such a Jewish like, that's what we do. So it just feels –actually he came up with the title. And I just burst out crying. I was just like, oh, yeah, that's kind of, that's just how my life has been. It's just always that, you know. Manya Brachear Pashman: I want to talk about one of my favorite songs of yours, and one of the most calming: tell us about the inspiration behind Evermore (Hashkiveinu), which is another song off your album Song For the Sparrows. Doni Zasloff: Oh, yeah. I love the gosh, every song's like another one of our babies but the song that we wrote called, Hashkiveinu, the Hashkiveinu prayer that was inspired. Eric started writing that, I think because I was having a hard time sleeping. And I think you wrote that one to try to help me get through the night. Eric Lindberg: Yeah. Doni Zasloff: When I was like, I just have a hard, sometimes I just can't, not sometimes, most times. Eric Lindberg: Still some days you're just like, I didn't sleep. That's actually a great one to bring up because it's based on this ancient prayer, Hashkiveinu. It's based on this ancient idea. And then when really reading the text and we looked through a lot of different translations and it's just beautiful that we would you know, that moment at night before sleep, first of all, we all have it's universal. And the idea that these angels come and like take us to this land and like golden shores and all this kind of like cool imagery. Doni Zasloff: [singing, acapella] Shelter, oh shelter as night... Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg: [singing, acapella] Shelter, oh shelter as night settles in Lay us down beside tranquil shores So we can dream of the wings That'll bring us home again For now, and evеrmore Eric Lindberg: Something like that. Manya Brachear Pashman: Beautiful. Eric Lindberg: Yeah, I mean, but that's our task. You know, sometimes if we are looking at a song from a prayer, I'm glad you brought it up because, while we're not like, the word religious can mean something different to everybody, but these prayers are based in also our culture and our heritage. And it's all one if you're living a Jewish life, and I think that this is one of these beautiful, poetic, whimsical, magical prayers, that is, that is a part of our culture that we're super proud of. And we kind of wrote this folk song around it, about being able to get yourself to sleep, despite the day you've had. Manya Brachear Pashman: Beautiful. Would you mind closing us out with another song? Doni Zasloff: [guitar playing] This song's called Where Oh Where, it was intended to be a song of hope, inspired by nature. And it's a response to all of the not so great things that we're seeing around us, to try to comfort ourselves really. But it's called Where Oh Where. Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg: [singing, with guitar] Where oh where are the sweetest songs Of Miriam and her daughters? They were sung beside the seas and tides So still must be out on the waters Still on the waters Where oh where is the wisdom Sung by the many before us? She was there inside the tree of life So still must reside in the forest Still in the forest Yai da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Ya da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Where oh where is the innocence From our first days in Eden? They used to rest their heads on the flowerbeds So still must be there in the gardens Still in the gardens Yai da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Ya da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Where oh where's the forgiveness From the age of the flood so long ago? Under all the rain the earth remained So it's still in the fields and the meadows In the fields and the meadows Yai da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Ya da dai da dai dum dai dai Dum dai ya da dum dai Where oh where's our compassion Is it somewhere we can discover? It's never too far, it's right where you are It's always been in the arms of each other Manya Brachear Pashman: Thank you so much. Eric Lindberg: Sure thing. Manya Brachear Pashman: It's been a jam-packed Jewish American Heritage Month here on People of the Pod: we kicked off with AJC CEO Ted Deutch, popped into the kitchen with Busy in Brooklyn food blogger and cookbook author Chanie Apfelbaum, and last week, we heard from from Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff. Thank you for joining us to close out the month with Nefesh Mountain. Tune in later this week for our sit-down with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
This episode is brought to you by Sendlane. Leland says, “So the authenticity piece, obviously that's really core and central to our brand. One thing that I'm proud of myself and Sarah for doing and holding true to remaining authentic. Because, earlier on when we were trying to raise capital and got a lot of pushbacks on, is Thai a large enough section in the grocery store? Is the market large enough for that? And a lot of investors And other folks pushed us to try to, do something that was more Pan-Asian… and that's not central to our brand.” Today, we interview Leland Copenhagen, Co-founder of Yais Thai. Created to bring Thai flavors into American households with the twist of a cap. Inspired by his Yai (translation: grandma) and mom's sense of ease in the kitchen, they want to share the joy of connecting over a delicious meal with everyone! We discussed: * What he's grateful for * An overview and origin story of Yais Thai * Seeing the opportunity with heritage products * How the consumer is driving demand for authentic foods * Marriage and running a brand with your spouse * How he handles the mental and emotional aspects of running a brand * A breakdown of the Yais Thai products, including ingredients * Why glass jars? * What are Leland's favorite sauces (currently) * What he's most proud of about the brand * Where to buy * and so much more… Join Ramon Vela and Leland Copenhagen as we break down the inside story of Yais Thai on The Story of a Brand. For more on Yais Thai, visit: https://www.yaisthai.com/ Subscribe and listen to the podcast on all major apps. Simply search for “The Story of a Brand” on your favorite podcast player. * This episode is brought to you by Sendlane. Here's the deal: I have a gift for you from our primary sponsor — Sendlane. They're giving away their online course eCommerce Academy - Email & SMS Marketing! This course gives you the step-by-step playbook to drive more revenue and retention with email & SMS. This is typically a $500 package, but for our listeners, it's entirely FREE when you get started with your FREE 14-day trial of Sendlane. When you do, chat with their support team and let them know you're one of our listeners to get full access to hours of course content that will help you make email marketing your #1 growth engine. Visit https://storybrandgift.com to get the details, sign up for a free trial and get your gift!
How are you doing? When you say you're ok, are you really ok? In this episode we check in with each other; this starts our latest series centered around youth and mental health. At Children of the Setting Sun we start our week off with check-ins, where we speak from our hearts to ensure that we connect with each other before we start the work. This helps to know what our peers are carrying. The YAI sat down to ask each other, “what are we struggling with? What do we need help with? What strategies have we learned to get through hard times?” It is important to have your heart in the right place before embarking on a new journey, so that is what we are doing here.
What does it mean to be a woman? What does it mean to be a Tribal woman? Selena or Hailey? Join us as we discuss identity and inspirations with the YAI team. Featuring voices of our female mentors Frances Charles and Amy Cordalis. Thank you to Apple Podcasts for featuring Young and Indigenous during Women's History Month.
“Doubt isn't always a bad thing but it becomes a bad thing when you let it override what you are capable of.”-- Hidatsa Tribal Member Benairen Kane and Bella have a conversation about acting, his identity growing up as an urban Native outside his reservation, and the importance of humor to get you through life. This interview took place on the set of “Canoe Journey” where CSSP embarked on filming the pilot for our first narrative series. This coming of age story centered around youth mental health and finding your identity places an emphasis on immersing yourself in culture as a preventative tool. It was a 10-day shoot and the YAI team was there on set during all of production playing various roles within. We were production assistants, talent handlers, and set designers; it was truly the best experience. Stay tuned for more info on the series.
In this episode of Our Best Behavior, we sit down with members of YAI (Young Adult Institute) to discuss their recent visits to the Behaviorally office and their learnings from over the past couple months. YAI and its network of affiliate agencies offer children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services. YAI is committed to seeing beyond disability, providing opportunities for people to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Dan Buettner is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he's telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity. Show Notes: Dan's unique stories from his many quests and expeditions with National Geographic Dan's experience with archeological expeditions What is a blue zone? How Dan discovered the 5 blue zones and why they got the name “blue zones” The characteristics the people in blue zones Carbohydrates: the confusion and why you shouldn't be afraid of them The difference between good and bad carbohydrates How the Standard American Diet came to be How the Standard American Diet ended up including so much added sugar Why it can be so difficult to make diet changes even when we know something is bad for us The role our environment and community play in our health Blue zone-like habits that you can incorporate into your life without travelling anywhere Why Dan transitioned into a plant-based lifestyle as a result of studying blue zones How to make it easier for others to make more plant-based diet choices The importance of surrounding yourself with people that inspire your health goals Some simple guidelines for adopting a healthier, plant-based lifestyle A little challenge for you to start incorporating healthy, delicious recipes into your life long-term Evidence-based tips to get young, picky eaters to eat vegetables Healthy cultural ways of eating that we should take note of About Dan's new book Thank you to our sponsors Caraway Home and Yai's Thai (use code PLANTPOWER at checkout for 20% off at yaisthai.com) Resources: Dan's books Dan's Instagram Dan's Website Plant-Based On a Budget Holiday Resources World of Vegan Holiday Resources
During the month of September, CSSP embarked on filming the pilot for our first narrative series titled “Canoe Journey”. This coming of age story centered around youth mental health and finding your identity places an emphasis on immersing yourself in culture as a preventative tool. It was a 10-day shoot and the YAI team was there on set during all of production playing various roles within. We were production assistants, talent handlers and set designers; it was truly the best experience. During this time we sat down to speak with a few of the actors. This is the first of those interviews. Sam Bob speaks on his time spent at a residential school and how it has affected his life now and the impact that experience has had upon his children. He discusses how he has learned to heal from that trauma. Sam talks about how love based behavior is key to prevent passing on trauma and also to mend relationships. Intergenerational trauma is prevalent in our people today due to colonization and Sam's wisdom can be learned and shared to start or continue on a healing path. Breaking into the acting world and all the steps leading up to it is another talking point in this episode, with his advice of: “falling into belief,” or really believing in the story you are portraying. We are grateful to Sam's dedication to healing and his craft of acting which have landed him gigs in Northern Exposure, The X Files and in scenes with Anthony Hopkins. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we do.
Robby Barbaro is a diabetes coach, educator, author, and international speaker who has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than twenty years. He now helps countless people improve their insulin sensitivity and gain more control over their metabolic health through Mastering Diabetes, and we're excited to chat with him today! Show Notes: Robby's journey with type 1 diabetes Robby's experience with acne, plantar fasciitis, and more How Robby decided to turn to nutrition and lifestyle to help his diabetes Robby's experience with the ketogenic diet and other diets The plant-based diet that helped improve Robby's insulin sensitivity by 900% Why it is so important to improve insulin sensitivity The 4 components of the “Mastering Diabetes” plant-based method How to set yourself up for long-term success What you can do to become more insulin sensitive A simple explanation for what insulin resistance is How does eating different types of fats affect our bodies? Suggested ratios of carbs, fats, and protein in an insulin-sensitivity-improving diet What you should know about coconut oil How animal products impact someone who is living with diabetes The difference between insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes The tests that you should get if you're living with any form of diabetes The importance of accountability for the things that matter to you Robby's tips for how to start making positive changes Examples of plant-based shifts to make in your breakfast and lunch meals How removing foods from your diet can change your taste buds How physical activity impacts your insulin sensitivity The signs of type 1 diabetes and when to get checked out Thank you to our sponsors Caraway Home and Yai's Tai (use code PLANTPOWER at checkout for 20% off at yaisthai.com) Resources: E65 Preventing & Reversing Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta Robby's Famous Reel on Coconut Oil Robby's Instagram Mastering Diabetes Website The Mastering Diabetes Podcast The Mastering Diabetes Book Mastering Diabetes YouTube
Get a sneak peek at what's to come this season on the Plant Powered People Podcast, plus get to know Michelle and Toni beyond podcast interviews! Show Notes: Learn the new direction Toni and Michelle are taking with the podcast A sneak peek of who to expect on the next episodes! Exciting and in depth updates from Toni and Michelle How Toni and Michelle have been growing their businesses Proud friend moment- what Toni is proud of Michelle for Knowing when to get support in your business The benefits of therapy, business coaching, and self-care The importance of learning new things, and what Michelle and Toni are learning Toni's exciting gardening updates How Toni is creating healthy habits What Toni and Michelle are loving lately We're going there: bidets and reusable toilet paper Why you should pick up some passionfruit and rambutan Toni's favourite recent musicals How Fitbit is helping Toni stay active How Michelle has been making bubble tea at home Thank you to our sponsors Caraway Home (carawayhome.com/plantpoweredkitchen or use code plantpoweredkitchen at checkout) and Yai's Tai (use code PLANTPOWER at checkout for 20% off at yaisthai.com) Resources: EP #50: Guide to Preparing for the Holidays EP #5: Surviving the Holidays Vegan candle guide Buy vegan boba
Caring for a loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities takes patience and compassion. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, we are joined by Rocio Ruiz and Cristy M. Torres of YAI, a social services nonprofit offering a comprehensive range of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They will discuss the complexities of being a caregiver and share available resources. Committed to seeing beyond disability, YAI provides opportunities for people with disabilities to live, love, work and learn in their communities.
Joshua 7:1-26 ~ "The Ruin of Secret Sin" (Or, "Ai, Yai, Yai!")" A teaching from The Bridge Christian Fellowship Whidbey Island through the book of Joshua by Pastor Rick Crawford. References: 1 Jn 5:4-5 Heb 11:30 Jude 20-21 1 Cor 10:11-12 Rom 5:12-17 Eze 15:5 Nu 27:18-21 Jn 14:16,26 Jn 15:26-27 Jn 16:7-8 1 Th 5:19-22 Gal 3:2-3 Nu 32:23 Ps 90:7-8 Gal 6:7-8 2 Pet 3:9 Acts 5:11 Jam 5:16 1 Jn 1:9-10 1 Jn 2:16-17 Ps 101:3 Isa 65:9-10 Hos 2:14-15 Jn 10:9 1 Pet 1:3 2 Cor 4:1-2 Gal 6:1-2 1 Cor 4:5
"Swell" by Bronze from Absolute Compliance; "The Fire Sermon" by Julie's Haircut from Invocation and Ritual Dance of my Demon Twin; "Station 5 Review (Nathan Fake Remix) by Field Works from Stations; "Lightning Struck Baby Born" by The Silence from Metaphysical Feedback; "Snowy Water" by Earthen Sea from Ghost Poems; "Kong (Forest Swords 0151 Remix)" by Neneh Cherry from the Broken Politics remixes; "White Fang" by Skullflower from Carved Into Roses?-?Infinityland?-?Singles; The title track from Flowers from Home by Yai; The title track from Oceans of Milk and Treacle by Mike Cooper; "3D Warrior (NOW Director's Cut)" by Nightmares on Wax from Remixed to Freedom.
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Bulbils, YAI, Budokan Boys, Jason Crumer, Kobold, Andrea Pensado, Peter Compo, Grimdor, Lexagon, and Marc Merza.
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