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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews Neil Colclough, RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter President and 2025 RIMS Volunteer of the Year Award Winner, about his career path, how his Royal Marines service time helped steer his risk management path, and why he moved to Colorado. Neil tells of his years of experience in risk management, his risk philosophy, his DE&I philosophy, and how he feels about volunteerism.   Listen to learn the benefits of making your risk management career more fulfilling through volunteering.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. RIMScast is a proud nominee of the 20th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards. We are nominated in the category of Government and Organizations, and we would appreciate your support. Help us win that award at PodcastAwards.com.  [:35] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest today is the RIMS Volunteer of the Year Award winner, Neil Colclough. We will learn about his career and all the great work he has done for us at the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter. [1:05] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! The next Virtual RIMS-CRMP exam prep, co-hosted by Parima, will be held on September 2nd and 3rd. [1:17] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED virtual workshop will be led by Joseph Mayo on July 17th and 18th. Register by July 16th. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and through this episode's show notes. [1:34] RIMS Virtual Workshops! We have a day-long course on July 24th, “Risk Taxonomy for Effective Risk Management.” On August 5th, we have a day-long course about “Emerging Risks.” [1:47] We've launched a new course, “Intro to ERM for Senior Leaders.” This is a two-day course. The first two-day course will be held on August 12th and 13th and will be led by former RIMS President, Chris Mandel. [2:02] The course will be held again on November 4th and 5th and will be led by Elise Farnham. RIMS members enjoy deep discounts! [2:11] The full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's notes. [2:22] If you tuned in to the recent episode featuring James Lam, you will know he is hosting a new six-module workshop for us, the “RIMS-CRO Certificate in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management”. [2:36] The inaugural summer course is completely sold out! We are filled to the virtual capacity! Don't worry, in the Fall, the bi-weekly course will begin on October 9th. Registration closes on October 2nd. A link is in this episode's notes. Check it out and register today! [2:55] Mark your calendars for November 17th and 18th for the RIMS ERM Conference 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is being built. Soon, we will distribute a Call for Nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll update this episode's show notes when that link is ready. [3:19] Think about your organization's ERM program or one you know of, and how it has generated value. We will have more on that in the coming weeks. [3:27] RISKWORLD 2026 will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 3rd through May 6th. RIMS members can now lock in the 2025 rate for a full conference pass to RISKWORLD 2026 when registering by September 30th. [3:41] This also lets you enjoy earlier access to the RISKWORLD hotel block. Register by September 30th, and you will also be entered to win a $500 raffle. Don't miss out on this chance to plan and score some extra perks. [3:54] The members-only registration link is in this episode's show notes. If you are not yet a member, this is the time to register at RIMS.org/membership. [4:04] On with the show! Our guest today is Neil Colclough. He has been President of the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter since 2023. In 2025, he was named the Volunteer of the Year. A link to his profile in the Awards Edition of RIMS Risk Management magazine is in the show notes. [4:24] Justin is stoked that Neil is joining us on RIMScast to discuss his well-deserved recognition and why he shares it with many other members of the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter. [4:37]  We're also going to learn about his military career and how that shaped his risk career and his enthusiasm for volunteerism. [4:45] Interview! Neil Colclough, welcome to RIMScast! [5:00] Neil is incredibly proud of the RIMS 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award. [5:16] Neil continues as the President of the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter until September. [5:39] Neil has been in Colorado for 27 years. He left behind family, friends, and a job he loved to move to the Colorado Rocky Mountains to take advantage of the lifestyle the area offers. He wanted to be a semi-ski bum. [6:25] Neil had to learn to ski in the military. He fell in love with the sport. He landed a job on Vail Mountain. He skied over 100 days a year for several years when he lived in Vail. [6:51] Neil is from Stoke-on-Trent, England. As a kid, he wanted to be a soldier. He joined the Royal Marines for six years and travelled the world. He saw communities outside of the resort areas. [8:10] Neil believes his risk management career grew out of his service. Public service is managing risk, considering what could go wrong at all times, and having a Plan B and C for those instances. It's also not being risk-averse. [8:33] His military service left him with the mindset that you can do anything, you just have to put the effort into doing it properly and give it your best shot. They all kept themselves incredibly fit. The risk of not being fit didn't just impact you; it impacted the guys you worked with. [9:17] Neil enjoyed the fitness routine in the military, going for morning runs with his closest friends. [9:34] If Neil hadn't moved to Colorado, he probably would have stayed home. He was focused on moving to the Rocky Mountains. He had been to the U.S. about 10 times before he moved. He moved in 1998. [11:11] Neil says he is of the generation who “fell into” the risk management industry, versus going to school for a risk management degree. He was dragged reluctantly into risk management. [11:28] Neil was asked four times to fill a new role in the corporate headquarters of Vail Resorts. He didn't want to leave Vail, but he liked the person hiring him, and the offer made sense, so he joined the corporate office and did not look back. RIMS membership came with that job. [11:58] At the time, Neil had no idea what RIMS was. He joined the Rocky Mountain Chapter in early 2008. He's been a member of the chapter since then. He attended programming and social events. He progressed in the chapter. [12:14] The operational experience he had gained in the military and from running the Security Team at Vail Mountain fed into the risk management function. It gives him a bit of a leg up when it comes to solving issues. His experience adds credibility with his internal clients today. [12:40] Neil's career has been a natural progression. He loves his job. He loves the people he does it for. It's like a hobby. He's genuinely interested in it. [13:00] Neil loves being in the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter as a whole. He joined the board in 2018 with Incoming President Peggy Miller and Past President Emily Bloedel. The board was a great group of people. They have great, respectful discussions. There's no negativity. [13:49] As long as Neil has been a member of the chapter, that has always been the case. He says the board feels proud to be part of the chapter and to have a positive impact.  [14:09] Justin mentions that Emily Bloedel was a RIMS Rising Star recently. Peggy Miller is with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Justin met Peggy at the RIMS ERM Conference in Denver. Neil ran the DEI education session at ERM, and he did a great job. [14:52] Neil says Emily Buckley is also on the board. They have a great pipeline of leadership to look forward to, and the future is super bright. [14:58] Justin mentions there's a lot of talent in Colorado. Emily Buckley was a guest on RIMScast last year for Specialized Bicycles on bicycle safety. Justin says, if you're a risk professional looking for a place to move, start with Colorado and look up Neil!  [15:33] DE&I is a passion for Neil. He's super connected to it. Justin and Neil discuss whether it's helpful to speak the words Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for people who may be less committed. [16:53] You might lean on Inclusion a little more to help people understand that this is about making sure that everybody has the same opportunities. [17:22] Neil is the RIMS Volunteer of the Year. The award used to be called the Heart of RIMS Award, but was rebranded to be more specific. [17:57] Neil thinks that all RIMS chapters should have the succession of vice presidents and presidents built into their bylaws as the Rocky Mountain Chapter does. A lot of presidents have sat on boards for many years, and they struggle to recruit people to become board members. [18:22] Volunteerism takes effort. If you're taking an hour out of your day to do a podcast to talk about yourself, then you've got to make up that time somewhere else. If you're doing chapter work during business hours, you have to have an employer who supports what you're doing. [18:54] You have to have family behind you, that gets it. You can't just disregard your daily job duties in favor of volunteerism. [19:09] Neil says, encourage chances to have an intentional succession plan for chapter leadership. Encourage people early in their careers to serve on boards, become leaders of the chapter, and shape the future. [19:40] If you've just graduated from an RMI program and joined the workforce, you may not think you're qualified to lead on a chapter board. Neil says, we want to hear from the future of the industry so we who are in it can prioritize what is going to be meaningful after we've gone. [20:03] Reach out to younger people, let them know what a safe space it is, and give them the opportunity to serve. [20:12] RIMS Events! The 49th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference will be held again at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, from July 29th through August 2nd. Visit Florida.RIMS.org for more information and to register. [20:30] The very first RIMS Texas Regional Conference will be held from August 4th through the 6th in San Antonio, Texas, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Public Registration is open. The full conference agenda is now live. [20:46] Don't miss the post-conference workshop, the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course, available on site. [20:52] This event is open to any RIMS Chapter member. If you are local to the area, you might consider becoming a RIMS member today so that you can get all the benefits and begin networking with your new RIMS Texas peers. Links are in this episode's show notes. [21:07] You can also visit the Events Page of RIMS.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you in Texas! [21:15] A month later, we will be up North for the RIMS Canada Conference 2025, from September 14th through the 17th in Calgary. Registration is open. Lock in those favorable rates; Visit RIMSCanadaConference.CA. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary! [21:34] On September 18th, the 10th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will be held at the Old Post Office in Chicago. Register at ChicagoRIMS.org. [21:44] Also on September 18th, the Spencer Educational Foundation will host the 2025 Funding Their Future Gala at the Cipriani 42nd Street. Visit SpencerEd.org. [21:57] On October 1st through the 3rd, the RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held in North San Jose at the Santa Clara Marriott. The agenda is live. It looks fantastic! Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and register today. [22:12] Let's Return to My Interview with the RIMS 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Neil Colclough! [22:23] Neil joined Sage Hospitality Group in January 2025. He had spoken with his new boss about his role at the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter, and she was super supportive. [22:48] The whole company understands the importance of risk management. They see the value of having me remain involved with RIMS at the chapter and society level. It was an easy conversation to have. [23:18] Neil is over a total of seven people at Sage. He says this is rare except in well-established, large companies. This is Neil's first experience with anything that comes close to that. [23:56] Two of Neil's team have been with the company for over 30 years. Another has been with the company for 11 years. That speaks volumes to Neil about the company culture and the investment the company makes in risk management. It was a huge attraction to Neil. [24:18] Neil was previously with Inspirato, another hospitality group. It was high-end luxury travel where you would subscribe to a membership and get access to a portfolio of homes. One client was mad that they didn't inform them that it was hurricane season when they were traveling. [26:06] When Neil moved to Colorado, he went to a job fair for Vail Resorts in Denver. He was offered two jobs, one as a ski instructor and one with the Security Department, a seasonal job. [26:24] When Neil showed up for work on his first day of training for the Security Team, it was October 19, 1998, the day of the terrorist arson at the Two Elk Lodge, the largest act of eco-terrorism in North America at the time. [26:42] Neil's job went from being seasonal to year-round. The department grew. He was promoted a couple of times fairly quickly. He had never ridden a snowmobile, but they put him on it, and he rode 400 miles a week on a snowmobile. [27:12] With this experience, Neil understands the principles of emergency preparedness and response. He worked closely with the public sector in Vail and Eagle County. The local government and the ski resort have to work closely together to align in the same direction. [27:31] Neil says they did some good stuff over the years to mitigate potential risks. A wildland fire was a big concern. They did mass-casualty incident drills with Vail Ski Patrol and the town of Vail. [27:59] Neil lives east of Boulder. His office is in Denver. [28:34] Neil says the award is not just one person. It takes a village. It takes a lot of people who think like you and have the same heart to make good things happen. He's never volunteered at any event where he's walked away feeling down and thinking it was a waste of time. [29:00] A little can go a long way. If you're thinking about ways to volunteer in the risk and insurance industry, the local RIMS chapter is a great vehicle to do that. You can contact Neil, and he can introduce you to some people he has networked with around the country. [29:24] Volunteerism is so rewarding. It takes effort. You can't just go to meetings. You have to put pen to paper in between meetings to take action on what you say you're going to do. Neil battles constantly with the feeling that he's not fully delivering on what he should be. [29:45] You have to give yourself a little bit of grace when it comes to those times. People's capacity ebbs and flows. Surround yourself with people who can pick up the slack when you have to step into your day job a little bit more at certain times. [30:00] When you're juggling the balls, just don't drop the glass ones! Keep your responsibilities prioritized. [30:13] Neil talks of DE&I sponsorship, advocating for somebody who's not in the group. One way to do that is to ask if you can take a young professional along with you when you're invited somewhere as a risk professional. Request that someone be at a meeting who wasn't invited. [31:02] That can create opportunities and give that person experience. It's a simple act with a potentially massive impact. [31:15] Neil, it's been a real pleasure to speak with you again! I appreciate all your insight here. Congratulations again on being named the RIMS 2025 Volunteer of the Year. We've got a link for the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter in the notes. Locals, if you want to join, give Neil a shout! [31:37] Neil says, I'll get back to you eventually! There are about 200 professional members in the chapter through the Society, plus Chapter Associates and Student Members. There is a free membership for RIMS Affinity Partners, all of whom have been represented on RIMScast. [33:06] Justin mentions again the RIMS Western Regional Conference; register at RIMSWesternRegional.com. [33:17] Special thanks again to RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter President and 2025 RIMS Volunteer of the Year Award Winner, Neil Colclough. We appreciate him making the time for us. A link to the special Awards Edition of RIMS Risk Management magazine is in the show notes. [33:35] Check out Neil's profile as well as the other 2025 RIMS Award Winners. A link to the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter site is in this episode's show notes. Check out all the great work they are doing. [33:48] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [34:16] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [34:35] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [34:52] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [35:08] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [35:23] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [35:30] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Links: 20th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards! Vote for RIMScast (Gov't & Organizations)To vote for RIMScast, please sign up with your email, then select RIMScast on the pulldown under Government and Organizations. Thank you! RIMS Risk Management Magazine 2025 Awards Edition RIMS Texas Regional 2025 — August 3‒5 | Registration open. RIMS-CRMP In-Person Workshop in Texas Aug. 6 & 7 RIMS 2025 Florida Educational Conference | July 31‒Aug 2 | Registration open. RIMS Canada 2025 — Sept. 14‒17 | Registration open! 10th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum — Sept. 18 | Registration open! RIMS Western Regional — Oct 1‒3 | Bay Area, California | Registration open! RISKWORLD 2026 — Members-only early registration! Register through Sept 30! RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center Spencer Educational Foundation 2025 Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 18, 2025 in NYC! 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RIMS Diversity Equity Inclusion Council RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy | RIMS Legislative Summit SAVE THE DATE — March 18‒19, 2026 RIMS Risk Management magazine | Contribute RIMS Now RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter RSVP for the RISK PAC Reception in Philadelphia | July 16, 2025 | Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop — July 17‒18 RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshop — Sept 2‒3, 2025 | Presented by RIMS and PARIMA Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule “Risk Taxonomy for Effective Risk Management” | July 24 | Instructor: Joe Mayo “Emerging Risks” | Aug 5 | Instructor: Joe Mayo “Intro to ERM for Senior Leaders” | Aug. 12‒13 | Instructor: Chris Mandel “Intro to ERM for Senior Leaders” | Nov. 4‒5 | Instructor: Elise Farnham See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Mid-Year Update: RIMS Legislative and Risk Management News” “RIMS 2025 Rising Star Megan Smalter: Giving Yourself Grace” “Live from RISKWORLD 2025” “RIMS 2025 Risk Manager of the Year, Jennifer Pack” “Julie Bean, 2024 Heart of RIMS Award Winner”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “The New Reality of Risk Engineering: From Code Compliance to Resilience” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Change Management: AI's Role in Loss Control and Property Insurance” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs” | Sponsored by Zurich “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” | Sponsored by Zurich “What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping” | Sponsored by Medcor “Risk Management in a Changing World: A Deep Dive into AXA's 2024 Future Risks Report” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips” | Sponsored by Alliant “RMIS Innovation with Archer” | Sponsored by Archer “Navigating Commercial Property Risks with Captives” | Sponsored by Zurich “Breaking Down Silos: AXA XL's New Approach to Casualty Insurance” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Weathering Today's Property Claims Management Challenges” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Storm Prep 2024: The Growing Impact of Convective Storms and Hail” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Kristen Peed!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Neil Colclough, Vice President of Risk, Compliance, and Audit, SAGE HOSPITALITY GROUP RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter President   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.  

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Are you aware that other people see the world differently than you? Of course this is obvious, but it is still a great reminder about it. Our guest today is Robin Hills, and he shares with us how about using emotional intelligence and the four types of business focus. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Embrace your emotions and recognize that other people likely view the world through a different lens.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://ei4change.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Connect with our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhills/https://www.facebook.com/EI4Change/https://twitter.com/Ei4Changehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ei4changehttps://www.instagram.com/ei4change/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBxGskYxL0wnRfuyz_wHZA/feedABOUT OUR GUEST:Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. In 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

Join us as we celebrate Troy Howe, the standout winner of the Leader of the Year award from Wiseberry Peninsula! In this episode, we dive into how Troy's unwavering commitment to Wiseberry's culture, values, and beliefs has been the driving force behind his team's success. Learn how he consistently leads a high-performing office, fostering growth, […]

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys  2. The Meet Group3. Noom4. New book Designing Success and female entrepreneurship5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re health, wellness and techGeoff is the CEO of Noom. He is also a serial entrepreneur and long-time public company CEO.He co-founded The Meet Group, a NASDAQ-listed social dating and live-streaming company connecting millions of active users globally. Geoff served as The Meet Group's CEO from 2013 to 2023, leading it through its sale for $500 million in 2020.Geoff grew a live-streaming video & creator economy revenue stream from $0 to in excess of $200 million annualized. Post-acquisition, Geoff also served as co-CEO of the parent company ParshipMeet Group, which includes a portfolio of dating apps including eharmony, MeetMe, Tagged, Lovoo, Skout, Growlr, among others.Under Geoff's leadership, The Meet Group was early to social networking, mobile apps, live-streaming video, and creator economy. A driving force of industry consolidation, Geoff acquired 4 companies and was acquired twice.With smart viral marketing, Geoff grew MeetMe from nothing to millions of active users. With product and strategic vision, he acquired and turned Tagged into a live-streaming video leader. With Livebox, he created a successful enterprise Creator Economy service powering some of the top-grossing social apps in the US.Leveraging product and technology to transform the user experience, Geoff successfully transitioned The Meet Group from an advertising model to a fast-growing live-streaming video & creator-economy solution, ultimately attracting tens of thousands of Creators and powering some of the largest social apps in the world.Under Geoff's leadership, the video Platform-as-a-Service enterprise product that he conceived of — Livebox — launched and grew to power 6 of the top 50 social apps in the US by revenue.Geoff is an expert in building culture across disparate teams. As CEO of The Meet Group, he acquired and integrated 4 companies: Tagged, LOVOO, Skout, and Growlr, into one cohesive culture.While building culture, Geoff also drove efficiency, realizing major cost synergies while growing top-line revenue at every acquisition target, through a combination of off-shoring and building a single shared services platform to power multiple apps.Geoff is the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner for the Philadelphia Region.Geoff graduated from Harvard University in 2000 with a BA in Economics.------Catherine Connelly is an entrepreneur, engaging speaker, and author of Designing Success: Lessons from 20 Years as a Female Tech Entrepreneur. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM9C9CC4Catherine co-founded The Meet Group, a NASDAQ-listed social dating and livestreaming company connecting millions of active users globally. The Meet Group was acquired in a $500 million sale in 2020.Catherine's nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding myYearbook at fifteen, creating what would eventually become The Meet Group, and leading brand strategy and marketing for The Meet Group through a series of mergers, acquisitions, and rebrands.Catherine graduated from Georgetown University and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner for the Philadelphia Region in 2011.  Catherine has been featured on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MTV, ABC News, Fox News, CosmoGIRL, BusinessWeek, the San Francisco Chronicle, and CBS. Catherine writes the newsletter Growing Up Startup, sharing lessons inspired by her entrepreneurial journey.  Subscribe and learn more about Catherine's free office hours at: cconnelly.me.#podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today we have our 2024-25 Youth of the Year Award Winner, Brandon Liu on the podcast.  Brandon gives us an update on what he's been doing since winning the award, what it meant to him and much more.  Enjoy!To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/JtlN-B5T47cThanks for listening! See you next time!

Join us for this episode of the IASP Leadership podcast.  A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet, nuggets of Wednesday wisdom for our leadership growth.  In this episode, we hear from some of our 2024 Indiana Secretaries of the Year joining us on the podcast to share their stories.  Last March, we named five Secretary of the Year Award Winners.  Shelly Judy (Service Award Winner), Lindsay Dodd (Above and Beyond Award Winner), Mary Weliver (Compassion Award Winner), Gloria Valdez (Leadership Award Winner) and Tammy Lewis (Secretary of the Year Award Winner).  Each brings unique and special qualities to their position and school community and today, we want to get to know them and honor their achievements.  Please help me welcome Lindsay Dodd and Gloria Valdez to the IASP Leadership Podcast!  

In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Energy Capital Credit Union CFO and 2024 Cornerstone Young Professional of the Year Award Winner Corey Cunningham shares the story of his career trajectory. He underscores the importance of community involvement, continuous learning, and cultivating relationships. 

How can architects thrive within the future of architecture by embracing the professional business development aspects of the practice? In this episode, we are joined by Aya Shlachter, the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group and the host of the "Architect My Business" podcast, where she provides valuable insights for small businesses in the architecture industry. Today, our conversation is focused on various business-related issues within architecture firms and strategies for addressing these effectively so architects can thrive and develop stronger management practices for the future of architecture. First, Aya and Evelyn dive into the role of education in the future of architecture and how schools can equip new architects with necessary skills. Evelyn explains why firms should adapt their business models to support the nuanced teachings in schools. We touch on the need for schools to provide more resources to students to support the growing influence of delivering beyond the buildings. Then, we discuss integrating freelancers into firms and the recent shift to the gig economy within the workforce, expanding on aspects such as healthcare, freelancers versus fractional employees, and how this trend allows for more flexibility within the industry. Evelyn also shares potential solutions for the lack of professional development in business for architects outside of firms. Architects are aware of their weaknesses in business management. Despite this awareness, there's still a gap in addressing issues effectively. So, for architects to thrive, they need to develop stronger business strategies and management practices. I always say architects were taught how to master their craft but not taught how to run or grow a business. - Aya Shlachter To wrap up the conversation, Aya and Evelyn address AI's impact on the future of architecture. Evelyn also opens up about her decision to become a full-time business owner and reflects on the growth of the Practice Disrupted community. Tune in next week for an episode about the future leaders of AIA's Firm of the Year Award Winner, Quinn Evans. Guest:Aya ShlachterAya is the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group, a female minority-owned business providing full-service architecture support to the AEC industry. She has impressively expanded the company from a solo operation to a thriving firm with 50 plus employees , serving hundreds of clients, including publicly traded and Fortune 500 companies.

Cornerstone's 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner and Wellby Financial Board Chair Deborah Conder discusses what it means to be a credit union champion; shares about her long career with Johnson Space Center and Wellby; and shares advice for those seeking to serve on a board. 

What does it look like for you to celebrate?Where in your life can you pursue creation (in any of its many forms) as a way to check in with yourself and reflect?What stories do you have around death and dying?…Madison Wood-Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author, and Published Poet. She is also the Executive Director for an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, Morning Light, that fosters community programs in Indiana for the terminally ill, seniors, and families. Madison speaks on topics related to storytelling, mental health, wellness, leadership, and more. It is her mission to empower others to harness the power of community and self-expression to make a positive difference. Madison is a wife, mother to two, daughter, sister, and friend. Her strongest belief is that life should be celebrated and that each day counts.In this conversation, originally published in February 2023, Madison shares how she learned to stop running from herself and listen to what her Postpartum Depression had to teach her. Abbie and Madison discuss "the creative power of communication;” Madison's book of poetry, Dear Mirror, and what it means to her; and the stories we are told and the ones Abbie and Madison hope to tell. Madison shares about the work that she does with Morning Light Inc., as they provide a home, comfort, and community to those in hospice care with nowhere else to go. Madison shares stories from the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home. Finally, Abbie and Madison explore some Next Turns to keep this conversation going in our social worlds. ...Take the Survey here!Subscribe to the CosmoParenting Substack!Register for the 2024 CMMi Fellows Presentation here!...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

How can architects thrive within the future of architecture by embracing the professional business development aspects of the practice? Welcome to Season 9 of Practice Disrupted! In this episode, we are joined by Aya Shlachter, the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group and the host of the "Architect My Business" podcast, where she provides valuable insights for small businesses in the architecture industry. Today, our conversation is focused on various business-related issues within architecture firms and strategies for addressing these effectively so architects can thrive and develop stronger management practices for the future of architecture. First, Aya and Evelyn dive into the role of education in the future of architecture and how schools can equip new architects with necessary skills. Evelyn explains why firms should adapt their business models to support the nuanced teachings in schools. We touch on the need for schools to provide more resources to students to support the growing influence of delivering beyond the buildings. Then, we discuss integrating freelancers into firms and the recent shift to the gig economy within the workforce, expanding on aspects such as healthcare, freelancers versus fractional employees, and how this trend allows for more flexibility within the industry. Evelyn also shares potential solutions for the lack of professional development in business for architects outside of firms. Architects are aware of their weaknesses in business management. Despite this awareness, there's still a gap in addressing issues effectively. So, for architects to thrive, they need to develop stronger business strategies and management practices. I always say architects were taught how to master their craft but not taught how to run or grow a business. - Aya Shlachter To wrap up the conversation, Aya and Evelyn address AI's impact on the future of architecture. Evelyn also opens up about her decision to become a full-time business owner and reflects on the growth of the Practice Disrupted community. Tune in next week for an episode about the future leaders of AIA's Firm of the Year Award Winner, Quinn Evans. Guest:Aya ShlachterAya is the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group, a female minority-owned business providing full-service architecture support to the AEC industry. She has impressively expanded the company from a solo operation to a thriving firm with 50 plus employees , serving hundreds of clients, including publicly traded and Fortune 500 companies.

Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development – focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses on emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” – of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training.Learn More: https://ei4change.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-robin-hills-director-of-ei4change

Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development – focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses on emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” – of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training.Learn More: https://ei4change.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-robin-hills-director-of-ei4change

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Robin connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Kevin Gaskell - the youngest Managing Director of Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW.Kevin and I discuss the importance of hard work in achieving success. I've always believed this to be true, but Kevin's take on it has stuck with me ever since this conversation.If you want to watch my full episode with Kevin, you can listen to it on all podcast platforms or watch the entire video on YouTube.Want to BOOST your personal brand for less than the price of a coffee a day? Check out the NEW Get Klowt platform to unleash the potential of your personal brand.You can also find me across social media:LinkedIn - Amelia SordellInstagram - @AmeliaSordell / @TheBrandedPodcastTikTok - @AmeliaSordellYouTube - Amelia SordellX / Twitter - @AmeliaSordell

Lucy Stronach is the recipient of the prestigious Western Australian YoungAchiever of the Year Award, who was selected from ten finalists! Lucy Stronach is a dedicated advocate for social justice and community empowerment. With over 10 years of volunteerservice and leadership, Lucy has directly impacted hundreds and indirectly assisted thousands through her work in women's rights, justice, community development and disability advocacy. Congratulations Lucy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!Welcome to a special episode where Tracey and Kristie have the opportunity to interview a former ACE of the Year Award Winner to catch up on what she's been doing since her award.Angela Ramey Peel is a very successful teacher, community activist, mother and more. If you've ever wondered what an ACE award winner has done since winning, this is the episode for you!  And even if you're not familiar with the award, today's episode will inspire you to see what possible when you apply your gifts and talents in service to others.  Angela also recently became a Kenan Fellow. Their program is amazing for any teacher. It's a professional organization that offers the most outstanding PD and professional growth for teachers. It's a high recognition and the hats go off to them. They helped her this past year put a spark back in her teaching after her diagnosis.She even has her own podcast called Peel GardensTo watch today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/PQ3deCzGVToEnjoy.Thanks for listening! See you next time!

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Early 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/310 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Missed hearing the winner of the Griffith Musician Club's 15th annual Young Musician of the Year award Josephine Furore perform a live cover of Billie Eilish's "What was I Made For?" catch it in full hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. William “Bill” Sasser has enjoyed a long career as a dental missionary and has introduced many others to the excitement and blessings of short-term international mission trips. He established a dental clinic for the underserved in Charleston, SC.  Additionally, he and his wife Susalee are heavily invested in the lives of dental students at the Medical University of South Carolina.  The love of Christ has compelled him to serve in these and many other ways, both domestically and internationally.

Dave Bruner joins us to talk about his Citizen of the Year award and talks about his contributions to the Carroll community.  

Fictionary is new software that helps authors with structural editing, but what is it truly like for authors? I spoke with the 2022 Fictionary Book of the Year Award Winner, Adrienne Deeb, about her experience with Fictionary. Find out what writing was like before using Fictionary and why Adrienne leans heavily on the Fictionary software and community to make her writing better.  Fiction Editing Software: Is Fictionary Worth It? - https://youtu.be/eIpQfYYCaok Fictionary - https://fictionary.co Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com   Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

The inaugural winner of the award, sponsored by TAB, was crowned at the Magic Millions carnival in Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm joined by Tarang Chawla - an Indian-born Australian lawyer, storyteller, campaigner and activist. He is the co-founder of Not One More Niki, a campaign to end violence against women and children, named in honour of his younger sister Nikita who was murdered in 2015.  Sadly, this conversation takes place as Australia's national crisis of Australian women being killed continues to escalate. Conversations like this are so important to educate us on what gender-based violence is, how we can challenge a culture that fosters it and what victim-survivors should know. More on Tarang - A Victorian Multicultural Commissioner, Tarang is also a sessional academic at Monash University and is on the Board of the Australian Republic Movement. He hosted "There's No Place Like Home", a double award-winning podcast about domestic abuse, has been named a Young Australian of the Year Finalist, the Young Community Achiever of the Year Award Winner, twice listed as one of the Top 25 Most Influential People Working for Social Change and one of Australia's Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians.  For more from Tarang, follow him on Instagram at @tarangchawla.  If you need someone to talk to about domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT or visit White Ribbon Australia at whiteribbon.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria' hotline, email: Blake@dm.org.au. Follow Maria at @mariathattil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So you want to be a speaker. How do you do that? Most of the time, that's where the conversation stops for a lot of people.  As soon as they say, "I want to be a speaker," they are faced with more questions than answers.   In this episode, I am going to give you my top seven tips on how to become a professional speaker so you can actually achieve your goal instead of staying stuck in "shoulda, woulda, coulda."   As a 2-time Speaker of the Year Award Winner and a professional speaker who commands rates of $10,000+, I know a thing about jumping up on a platform and helping people using the content that comes out of my mouth.   Let me help you share your story with the world.   Key Takeaways Aleya's 7 tips on how to be a successful professional public speaker The importance of speaking for entrepreneurs How to stand out from the speaking crowd How to get paid to speak, even if the event organizer doesn't have a budget How to structure a meaningful presentation The three stages you should navigate to become a sought-after speaker   ***   After getting feedback from my last several conferences that I should teach people how to speak authentically, confidently, and compellingly, I am starting to toy with the idea. If you are a thought leader or business owner who wants to grow your brand, revenue, and confidence without feeling slimy, judged, or PDFed to death, I think I can help you. BUT… I gotta know if that's what folx want first. ⭐️ If you might be interested, send me a quick email to aleya@aleyaharris.com.  No sales pitch.  Just trying to gauge interest. I am not trying to pull time away from building my own speaking career if ya'll don't want help lol. Let me know if you would be down to grow together. P.S. If I do host a speaker workshop series, the first one would be dirt cheap - something like $500 + feedback.   ***   About Aleya Harris Aleya Harris, CPCE  is the spark for your spark (TM). She is a powerhouse StoryBrand Certified Guide, BioEnergetic Business Consultant, empire-building CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc., host of the Radical Rebirth Retreat, LLC, host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast, and international award-winning speaker. She's committed to helping entrepreneurs, executives, leadership teams, and thought leaders differentiate themselves through radically authentic strategy, coaching, and training.   Get Your Recalibration Guide There is a lot of information in this episode that will help you get into greater energetic alignment to boost your glow and cash flow... but it doesn't even scratch the surface.   To dive in, download the 25+ page Recalibration Guide at https://www.aleyaharris.com/recalibrate     Connect with Aleya Harris Speaking & Media: https://www.aleyaharris.com  The Evolution Collective Inc.: https://www.evolutioncollective.com  Radical Rebirth Retreat, LLC: https://www.radicalrebirthretreat.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyaharris/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealeyaharris 

GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 86) GNFCC celebrates the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation. STAR House was honored at the GNFCC Monthly Luncheon on June 27th, 2023. Stephanie Christiansen, Executive Director of STAR House Foundation, and Katha Stuart, Board Chair, […] The post GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

With over a decade in the music industry, renowned country singer Gary Pratt is sharing his unique country sound with the masses. He has already established a name in the US music scene. Performing with artists like Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, Dwight Yoakum, Neal McCoy and Crystal Gale, Confederate Railroad as well as playing notable festivals like the Rocky Gap Music Festival and Tennessee State Fair, Pratt has built a loyal following – a following that continues to grow. Along with his gigging experience, the US-based singer-songwriter has received several accolades being a Josie Music Awards nominee (2021) and an International Singer-Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year Award Winner (2021). He has recieved The ISSA Male Emerging Artist of 2022, The Hollywood Red Carpet Fair Play Award for his song - "Country to the Bone" and recently IMN Award Winner for Breakout Song Of The Year-"You Gotta Jump In". Gary has been featured in The Hollywood Digest, Skope Magazine, Music Update Central, and New Music Weekly (to name a few publications), Pratt is described as good-natured, anthemic and “…setting the world on fire” (New Music Weekly). Coming off his 2021 album Something Worth Remembering, Gary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, but most of all, an energetic country entertainer who connects with his audience. His last two songs have hit number one on the International Itunes Chart. He grew up in the small, old coal mining town of Slickville, Pennsylvania. His last recording project, "Something Worth Remembering", was dedicated to his brother who had passed. The album is a combination of Gary's originals and songs written by credited Nashville Writers. The title track was written by Grammy Award Nominee Tony Arata, who wrote Garth Brooks' "The Dance". It was recorded at Tonic Studios with Engineer Doug Kasper, Producer Bryan Cole and Musician/Artist Adam Ernst. Excited about this album, Gary invited MTS Male Vocalist Matt Westin and Female Vocalist Savannah Nider to help out on a few songs. Savannah and Gary recorded the duet he wrote, "To Find Us", at Omni Studios in Nashville. Gary is currently back in the studio working on a new project with Nashville Producer - Adam Ernst. Gary is forever thankful to God for walking with him through life, paving this music journey and for putting the gift of music in his heart. Not only has music been an outlet emotionally and has helped Gary through some rough times, it has brought family together and has introduced him to some of the most amazing people he is proud to call friends. Gary is proud to work with his stage/music partner Kate Szallar. The year 2022 has been such a busy year and they have added the band Abilene to his large shows and his good friends Tim Bush and Mike Scimmie to the Acoustic Shows! ​ Gary's music albums can be purchased at Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer Itunes, Cd Baby, or call 724-834-7499. His very first CD "Gary Pratt" can only be purchased by calling 724-834-7499 (Le Jardin Shop). Check his videos out on Youtube and ask ALEXA to play his music. ​https://www.garyprattmusic.com/

Host Fraser Laveay talks over Calais' inspirational story of overcoming adversity to get to where he is today. Renowned as the gentle giant and nicest person in sports Calais was awarded with what he does in the community and how he gives back with one of the NFL's largest honors as the Walter Payton Man Of The Year. Listen to Calais talk about his hardships and how he uses those to give back to others and how it formed him into the man he is today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inspire-travel-eat/support

In This episode, Françoise von Trapp interviews some of the 2023 3D InCites Award Winners, to learn about the significant accomplishments they are being recognized for.   First is James Bear, TEL, who describes some of the company's best practices that helped them secure the 2023 3D InCites Sustainability Award. Engineer of the Year, Markus Leitgeb, AT&S, explains the concepts and advantages of the company's Embedded Component Process (ECP), which he helped develop. Mark Gerber, ASE, winner of the Device Technology of the Year award for the VIPack™ Platform explains this six-pillar approach and the recent announcement of its fan-out package on package (FOPOP) technology. Eelco Bergman, of Saras Micro Devices, this year's Start-up of the Year Award Winner, talks about the company's team of industry experts, and the technology its developing heterogeneous integration technologies that will improve power efficiency for AI, high-performance computing, and data centers.  Thomas Uhrmann and Garrett Oakes of EV Group talk about the company's breakthrough NanoCleave process that one the 3D InCites Process of the Year Award. This revolutionary IR laser process targets silicon carrier technology for 3D integration. Tim Olson and Robin Davis of Deca, winner of the SemiSister Award for DEI, talked about building DEI into Deca's DNA, and what it's like to establish a culture of DEI at a small company. Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2023 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

In this episode, CUR Councilor Vanessa McCaffrey talks with Professor Mike Leopold from the University of Richmond about his 2022 CUR Mentor of the Year award from the Chemistry Division. Their conversation ranges from owl attacks, to models of mentoring in the research space to how research with undergraduates evolves and changes over time.

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Cavagnero Description: In this episode, CUR Councilor Vanessa McCaffrey talks with Professor Silvia Cavagnero from University of Wisconsin - Madison about her 2022 CUR Mentor of the Year award from the Chemistry Division. Nominated by her former undergraduate research student, Dr. Brian Mounce (currently an Assistant Professor at Loyola University), Silvia joins Vanessa for an interview with two of her current undergraduate research students (Jasmine Machhi and Lucas Bartel). In this discussion, they talk about the importance of talking about diversity in the research lab and how this shapes the face of chemistry.

The whole ITC crew is in the building for the 2022 ITC Awards!!! Who will be the winner of the Mitch Mconnell Asshole of the year Award? Who is this years Mick Foley Person of the Year Award Winner? All that and more on this year end wrap up of ITC!!!!! Available on all major streaming platforms YouTube: https://youtu.be/maooElT9DeY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RGGLL08rxZmt1PZxxOaxZ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-cage/id1500435911?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMzRjODU3MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ITC Site (Under construction): https://wordpress.com/home/itc-sports.com Mase's Social Media : Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/swaggymase , Twitter - https://twitter.com/funky_stuff09 Darrell Social Media : Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/lowelojanitor , Facebook Gaming - https://www.facebook.com/alvarezeffect , Facebook Gaming - https://www.facebook.com/xsuicidekillzx Jerome Social Media: Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jspanndaman23 , Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jspanndaman , Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jspanndaman/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insidethecagetcjs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/insidethecagetcjs/support

This week on The Mega64 Podcast we talk about our experience doing our panel at LA Comicon, what game we think is going to win The Game Awards, and Garrett's wrestling journey.

In this episode, CUR Councilor Vanessa McCaffrey talks with Professor Paul Wagenknecht from Furman College about his 2022 CUR Mentor of the Year award from the Chemistry Division. Professor Wagenknecht talks about the importance of collaboration and how his mentors have shaped his experiences in chemistry.

 Sabrina Ben Salmi, Mother of the Year Award Winner and mother of 5 Entrepreneural Children, is my guest today.  How can we raise children who believe in themselves and are prepared to find opportunities and reach lofty goals?   

Bethany Bowman works tirelessly to highlight the scores and personalities for all sports across the state of Kansas through her work with the Sports-in-Kansas media outlet. Listen to her interesting story from high school and college athlete to sports journalist.

In this episode, CUR Councilor Vanessa McCaffrey talks with Professor Mark Bussell from Western Washington University about his 2022 CUR Mentor of the Year award from the Chemistry Division. From talking about students to advice on how to best choose a project that fits the students you have, Dr. Bussell shares his experiences on what led to his award. As soon as they are available, transcripts can be found on the Chem4REAL blog at https://curchem.wordpress.com/

We are joined today by a frequent EOFire guest, former United States Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner, author, a master of scale and business growth coach, Clay Clark and a long-time Clay Clark client and success story by the name of Ryan Wells of Flow Photography! Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The point of a business is to create both time and financial freedom so you can do what you believe God has called you to do. 2. Nail it then scale it. Most entrepreneurs don't have a system. Once you've put a system in place, things become easier. 3. Be careful about defining what matters. Say no to the distractions and say yes to actions that matter. Schedule your FREE 13 point assessment with Clay today! - ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit EOFire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Thinkific: Learn how to build your own thriving community that will transform how you sell - for free! Enroll today at Thinkific.com/eof-access.

We are joined today by a frequent EOFire guest, former United States Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner, author, a master of scale and business growth coach, Clay Clark and a long-time Clay Clark client and success story by the name of Ryan Wells of Flow Photography! Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The point of a business is to create both time and financial freedom so you can do what you believe God has called you to do. 2. Nail it then scale it. Most entrepreneurs don't have a system. Once you've put a system in place, things become easier. 3. Be careful about defining what matters. Say no to the distractions and say yes to actions that matter. Schedule your FREE 13 point assessment with Clay today! - ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit EOFire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Thinkific: Learn how to build your own thriving community that will transform how you sell - for free! Enroll today at Thinkific.com/eof-access.

Welcome back to the Denton Insider! Today, hear from our 2022 Woman Owned Business of the Year Award winner, Hawthorn Hills. Amanda Allison, Venue Director, will talk about her story and what small business means to her.

Welcome back to the Denton Insider! Today, hear from our 2022 New Business of the Year Award winner, Runningboards Marketing. Matt and Emily Jelen will talk about their small business and what small business means to them.

When Christine Marsh was younger she wanted to change the world. If you consider high school teachers who change the lives of their students through their passion, enthusiasm and dedication to their work as people who have changed the world, Christine succeeded. Christine has taught high school English in Arizona for 30 years, and was named  Arizona's Teacher of the Year in 2016. After a repeated number of colleagues and friends encouraged Christine to run for state senate, about 7 different times, Christine decided to go for it. Since teaching is Christine's first love, Christine is passionate about reducing class sizes and increasing teacher salaries. While serving in the state senate, Christine faced one of the most difficult tragedies any parent can face, Christine's beloved son died two years ago after purchasing a Percocet pill that was laced with fentanyl. Despite her overwhelming grief, Christine has committed to speaking about the dangers of fentanyl whenever possible, and put forth a bill that legalized fentanyl test strips and removed the product from the state's definition of prohibited drug paraphernalia. Christine is committed to raising awareness of counterfeit drugs. As if she didn't have enough to handle in the last few years, Christine also recently finished treatment for colon cancer, and encourages others to ask their doctors about when to get screened. In our conversation, Christine shares how she has endured losing her son, and some of her hopes and goals for the future. We discuss how getting through the next minute, the next hour, and the day was a coping strategy for unimaginable grief.  If you want to be blown away by a woman who is unstoppable, and changing the world through her courage and commitment to serving Arizona's citizens, we think you will enjoy this conversation with Christine Marsh. 

Today on the Denton Insider, hear from our 2022 Minority Owned Business of the Year Award winner, Mindful Counseling. Angel Koenig will talk about her small business and mental health tips and tricks as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month.

Today on the Denton Insider, hear from our 2022 Small Business of the Year Award winner, Groggy Dog. Tune in to hear from Craig Jones and Jeff Bowerman!

Leh and Reid interview Len Silverman, the International Franchise Association's 2017 Franchisee of the Year award winner. He owns multiple Huntington Learning Center Franchise locations. Len discusses multiple aspects of his business journey, including how it started and later evolved into something much greater than himself. He also shares how his trust in the system and investment into one manager turned an under performing location into a top performer in his organization. Len wraps the show up by highlighting the impact his businesses have on their surrounding communities and how much he enjoys what he does.    

Today, I sit down with Natasha McCrary, founder of 1818 Farms in Moorseville, Alabama, and recipient of Amazon's Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year award! Natasha jumped in to farming after being in sales and computer programming. She started out with only a few sheep, to eventually adding goats, pigs, chickens and more! In a combined effort between family and a strong business team, she has managed to grow her farm and business to what it is today. She tells us her advice on women starting their own business, what she wants us to know about farming, and how her business plan changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.