Podcasts about young professionals group

In this episode of the ROCC Pod, we interview Jordan Burns, owner of Honest Insurance Brokers, who takes us through his journey in the insurance industry, starting with how he launched and sold his first business during the pandemic. Jordan shares how he moved from life insurance and financial advising into property and casualty insurance, eventually deciding to strike out on his own, driven by a desire to offer more personalized services to a wider range of clients.Jordan explains the difference between insurance agents and brokers, emphasizing how brokers can work with multiple carriers, giving clients better options for home, auto, and other types of coverage. This flexibility sets him apart, allowing him to tailor policies based on individual needs and avoid the "auto-renewal trap" many consumers fall into. He describes his approach to educating clients by presenting them with a few different coverage options and walking them through each one. This transparency is a core part of his business philosophy, which is reflected in the company name, Honest Insurance Brokers.We also dive into important topics like when to make a claim and the implications it can have on future premiums. Jordan emphasizes the importance of consulting with an agent before filing a claim, as many people regret filing small claims when the payout doesn't justify the potential increase in premiums. He also talks about the CLUE report, a tool used in real estate to check prior insurance claims on a home—a crucial step for homebuyers to avoid surprises.Toward the end of the episode, Jordan touches on Michigan's complicated car insurance laws and the significance of Qualified Healthcare Coverage (QHC), which can allow drivers to opt out of some auto insurance coverage and save money. He shares insights into how to navigate the crowded insurance market, pointing out that while big companies advertise to build brand awareness, lesser-known carriers might offer better rates because they don't spend as much on advertising.In addition to his business insights, Jordan is deeply involved in his community. He's been instrumental in the Young Professionals Group within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, fostering networking opportunities for young professionals in the area.Honest Insurance Brokers - honestinsurancebrokers.com Learn more about the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce: https://www.royaloakchamber.com/Connect with our hosts:Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/

In this episode, host Janet Michael speaks with Cynthia Schneider, CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, and Jenny Stover, the Chamber's Director of Marketing and Communications.  Cynthia was recently honored as the 2024 Chamber Executive of the Year by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This recognition was given during the Hob Nob in the Valley event, which celebrates community and civic engagement. Cynthia reflects on the significance of this award, not just for her but for the entire region and the Chamber. She credits her team, especially Jenny and Cary Nelson, for their hard work in organizing such successful events and keeping the award a surprise. The conversation also touches on the Hob Nob event itself, which has evolved into an important platform for civic engagement where community members can interact with local, state, and federal officials. Cynthia shares her vision for the event as a space for civil discussions and relationship-building among leaders and the community. Janet and Cynthia discuss the Chamber's Valor Awards, a program recognizing acts of bravery and service by citizens and public safety professionals. The awards highlight extraordinary actions, such as lifesaving measures taken in emergency situations. Cynthia encourages community members to nominate individuals who have demonstrated remarkable courage. The podcast also highlights the Chamber's wide array of programs and events aimed at professional development and community engagement. Jenny emphasizes the benefits of membership, noting that it's not limited to top executives but extends to all employees of member businesses. She talks about the Young Professionals Group and other programs designed to foster leadership and community involvement. The conversation wraps up with information on how the community can engage with the Chamber, participate in events, and make use of services such as the certificate of origin for exporting businesses. Learn more on their website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/ 

Jews are not white! How many times do we need to tell you this? If you're not a Jew and are listening to this episode, you probably have the image of a Fiddler-on-the-Roof-looking fellow (called a Chassid). While they are certainly real, they're not the only ones. Despite being in the minority of Jewish diversity, they are given most of the spotlight. Let's fix that problem. In this episode of Bad Jew we interview members of The LUNAR Collective, the only organization by and for Asian American Jews! Maryam Chishti, Vanessa Bloom, and David Chiu highlight the feats of the organization while discussing their personal experiences as Asian-American Jews. Host of Bad Jew Chaz Volk uncovers the Asian-Jewish experience and their contribution to the Jewish world. Timeline: 00:00 : Introduction 06:37 The LUNAR COLLECTIVE 07:17 Asian-Jewish Community 12:33 Stereotypes 15:14 Self-Identification, Tradition 20:06 The Lunar Calendar 21:03 Double meaning of "LUNAR" 27:01 The Asian-Jewish experience 32:55 Diaspora Jews 34:39 Connecting with non-Jewish Asians 37:46 Conclusion About LUNAR:  A bit about LUNAR: The LUNAR Collective cultivates connection, belonging and visibility for Asian American Jews through intersectional community programming and authentic digital storytelling. About Maryam Chishti:  Maryam Chishti is the proud Co-Executive Director of The LUNAR Collective, the first and only organization for Asian American Jews. She is a graduate of JoCI's Inaugural Leadership Fellowship and is currently a fellow at The Ruskay Institute at UJA. Outside of LUNAR, Maryam runs a Moishe House in New York and is passionate about democratic politics and theater. She performs improv and sketch comedy, and enjoys creative writing as well.  About Vanessa Bloom: Vanessa Bloom a Chinese Jewish American writer, educator, and filmmaker from Orange County, California. Her work has been featured in HeyAlma, The Braid Jewish Theater, NFFTY, South Eastern European Film Festival, Mixed Asian Media Festival, and more. In addition to creative pursuits, Vanessa earned her B.A. and teaching credential in History, and she is a Los Angeles Community Leader for The LUNAR Collective. Vanessa loves mystery novels, sushi, and copious amounts of Jewish humor. About David Chiu: David Chiu, of Litvak and Cantonese heritage, is the Marketing & Communications Manager for The Braid, the go-to Jewish story company. He is a producer on its storytelling web-series, StoryNosh, as well as a frequent writer for its stage productions. David is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Temple Isaiah, a social-justice oriented West Los Angeles synagogue, where he co-founded its Young Professionals Group, is the Chair of its Voter Engagement Group, is a member of its Green Team and Social Justice Committee, and received its 2019 Emerging Leader Award. He is a Los Angeles Community Leader for The LUNAR Collective, a national organization of Asian Jews creating community and visibility, creating numerous events and having served on the creation committee of LUNAR's Asian Jewish Haggadah. Together, LUNAR and The Braid are creating What Do I Do with All This Heritage? — the first theatre show to explore the lives of Asian Jews. David is the lead producer of that production. He also serves on the Board of Directors of California Interfaith Power & Light, an environmental activist organization. Connect with LUNAR www.WeAreAsianJews.org Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today included Jenny Stover, Director of Marketing & Communications and Kaleigh Fincham, Director of Programs & Events for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to give details about Greater Good Awards, Policymaker series, Business at the Bloom, Arising Leadership Program, and the Young Professionals Group. Get more details about all these events and programs on their website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/   

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Nourse, Talent Acquisition Manager; Hannah Newhard, P.E., PTOE, Traffic Engineer; Nicholas Teach, Transportation Engineer; and Curt Grass, Senior Engineer, about the impact and role of the Young Professionals Group (YPG) at Stanley Consultants, exploring its influence on the development and success of young professionals in the engineering field. […] The post TECC 320: How a Young Professionals Group Can Shape Your Engineering Future appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

How does a nonprofit organization create a successful signature fundraising event focused on young professionals? Today, Rob talks with Grace Gosnell and Victoria Villarreal, co-chairs of the upcoming Storybook Gala for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation hosted by the organization's Young Professionals Group. In this episode, Grace and Victoria provide great insights on a range of things including tips on hosting a successful event kickoff party helps drive interest to your main gala, how getting involved with non-profits helps young people from a networking perspective, and the importance of creating a strong partnership between event co-chairs.

Leeanne West became the President of the International Children Advisory Network in 2018. This non-profit has 36 chapters in the United States, Canada, and Africa and its focus is to help empower children, adolescents, and young adults to make their own decisions concerning their individual health care battles. These chapters all have a Youth Council, a Young Professionals Group, a Siblings Group, and a Parents Group.  The chapters are associated with hospitals near where they are located, and are very supportive of the goal in helping these patients gain the knowledge and experience that they will need as they try and control as many of the decisions that have to be made in their individual health situations. Many of these situations involve Pediatric Cancer. 

My lab partner today is the Association of Water Technologies' current President, Matt Jensen. A self-proclaimed lover of water, Matt discovered his fascination with the use and movement of water at a young age. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he would spend his summers sailing and fishing. Matt graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point with a degree in Analytical Chemistry and a minor in American History. He interned at a Water Treatment company during his final summer in college, and that is where Matt's interest in Water Treatment began.  Matt started his career at an International Chemical Distributor selling commodity chemicals to the food, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries. He then worked for a large US-based national Water Treatment company, selling primarily in the food and healthcare markets, before joining Watertech of America, Inc. as a Territory Manager, then Director of Applied Technologies. In 2021, after 12 years of working at the Watertech of America, Matt joined Global Water Technology, Inc. as the Vice President. Matt first got involved with the Association of Water Technologies (AWT) in 2009 in the Young Professionals Group and the Charity Task Force. That same year, he earned his Certified Water Technologist (CWT) designation. Outside of Water Treatment, Matt enjoys fishing and coaches his son's and daughter's hockey teams. Matt Jensen loves water, and he made sure that his career involves doing what he loves.  Bottom line: Matt Jensen is going to share his career journey from being an intern at a Water Treatment company in college to becoming the President of the Association of Water Technologies and Vice President at Global Water Technology, Inc..  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.   -Trace    Timestamps:  This day in history [01:24] Events in Water Treatment [07:58] Introducing the President of the Association of Water Technologies, Matt Jensen, CWT [10:15] Getting into Water Treatment [12:30] Working day-to-day at Global Water Technology [14:00] Getting involved at AWT [16:32] Joining AWT Committees [20:13] Becoming the AWT President and the day-to-day [24:05] AWT Technical Training [32:06] AWT's 2022 Annual Convention and Exposition [35:19] Message from the AWT President [42:35] Lightning round questions [44:12] Thinking On Water With James [51:57]   Thinking On Water With James: In this week's episode, we're thinking about nitrite levels dropping in a closed loop. What could cause nitrite to drop? If caused by a water leak, what other water quality parameters may or may not drop at the same time in the closed loop? Is there a makeup meter present? Does it show any makeup used? Can the meter detect low usage rates? Have any repairs been done on the system lately? What about microbiological activity? How may it impact nitrite levels? What microbiological tests might you run to help determine this? Take this week to think about dropping nitrite levels in closed loops and possible causes.   Quotes: “The Water Treatment Industry is a great industry to be a part of, I couldn't imagine doing anything other than Water Treatment.” - Matt Jensen “I believe so much in what the Association of Water Technologies does, and how important it is to support the customer in helping them be efficient and be stewards of the environment.” - Matt Jensen “One of the best parts of being a Water Treater is the fact that you get to go to different places all the time.” - Matt Jensen “Getting involved with the Association of Water Technologies and realizing what it was and the stuff that I learned just from my very first conference, I fell in love with the Association and everything that it stood for.” - Matt Jensen “Water Treatment is not an easy industry to be successful in, you really have to put the time into it, and the Association of Water Technologies helps with that.” - Matt Jensen “As President of the Associations of Water Technologies (AWT), my job is to be positive about the direction of where we are going and what we are doing.” - Matt Jensen “The job of the President and my day to day as a President is to keep the message of the Associations of Water Technologies (AWT) positive moving forward, constantly advancing the association, doing everything that we can to keep the members happy.” - Matt Jensen “A board that all agrees is not a board that is going to accomplish a lot. You have to have disagreements to come to a good agreement.” - Matt Jensen “Despite the fact that we are doing the convention in Canada and of COVID, the Association is doing everything that we can to make sure that we can get everybody involved as much as we can.” - Matt Jensen “Amplify AWT is a way for us to guarantee that the Association of Water Technologies can grow and flourish in the upcoming 10 to 20 years.” - Matt Jensen “If you join an Association, you will get a lot of benefits. There are a lot of things you can take back, but if you join any organization with a mindset of “How can I contribute, how can I become a part of this?” You will get back more than ten times you'll ever put in.” - Trace Blackmore “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.” - John F. Kennedy “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail" - Benjamin Franklin   Connect with Matt Jensen, CWT: Phone: (920) 634-8532  Email: mjensen@gwt-inc.com Website: gwt-inc.com LinkedIn: in/matthewcjensen company/gwt-inc   Links Mentioned: How to Apply or Renew Your Passport? AWT (Association of Water Technologies) AWT (Association of Water Technologies) - Committees ASSE 12080 Certification  Canada's COVID-19 Travel Checklists United States' COVID-19 Travel Requirements Log in to AWT.org to learn more about Amplify AWT The Rising Tide Mastermind   Events: 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference – June 25 to 29, 2022 in Toronto, Canada Association of Water Technologies' 2022 Annual Convention and Exposition – September 21 to 24, 2022 in Vancouver, Canada Industrial Water Week - October 3-7, 2022  How to Apply or Renew Your Passport?   Books Mentioned: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Day of Deceit: The Truth About FDR and Pearl Harbor by Robert B. Stinnett  Killing Jesus: A History by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard   

I can't believe that we are now in the last week of April! Time sure flies fast, and I can't wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for the Scaling UP! H2O podcast and the Scaling UP! Nation. I also cannot wait to introduce my lab partner in today's episode. She is a colleague, friend, and member of the Rising Tide Mastermind, Jill Cavano. Jill Cavano is the owner of Scranton Associations, AWT's Supplier of the Year Awardee in 2015. Jill started working at Scranton Associates in 1999 and became the owner in 2016. She is also an active member and sponsor of the Association of Water Technologies. Jill is a  founding member of the Young Professionals Group at AWT and the Chair of the Business Resources Committee which organizes events and webinars to help business owners navigate business situations as well as grow their technical knowledge.  Scranton Associates has been manufacturing water treatment chemicals, serving their customers, and providing good jobs for their employees since 1919. It's often that we see multigenerational companies in the water treatment industry, but Scranton Associates has taken this up a notch by being a fourth-generation company! Today, the Scaling UP! Nation is going to learn the secrets of making a business last for generations. Bottom line: Jill Cavano is going to tell us how growing up in a multigenerational company taught her how to move forward intelligently in business. Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  Planning for the rest of the year [01:40] Events in Water Treatment [04:03] Thinking On Water With James [06:08] Who is Jill Cavano? [09:22] Getting involved in a Multigenerational Business [11:01] What is Jill like, outside of work? [15:20] The first time I met Bob Cavano, Jill's grandfather  [18:53]   Growing up in the Water Treatment Industry [22:21] Helping business owners navigate business situations with Jill and the AWT Convention [30:32]  Taking the reins at Scranton Associates [37:01] Making changes in a Multigenerational Company [43:46] Strange customer requests [45:28] Jill's advice to Water Treaters [46:42] Lightning round questions [50:13]   Thinking On Water With James: In this week's episode, we're thinking about the purpose of the brine seal in an RO system? What is an RO brine seal? What does it do? How does it work? How may it impact the direction membranes are loaded into the membrane housings? How can they fail, and what will happen if they do? What are the various brine seal designs? Take this week to think about reverse osmosis brine seals and the role they play.    Quotes: “Nepotism is a good thing when it works.” - Lee Cavano “Scranton Associates is there to serve our customers, provide a good job for our employees, and make a profit. Scranton Associates is not there just to provide jobs for family members.”  - Jill Cavano “Knowing what Scranton Associates is good at, knowing who we are, and having the heart to be in it for the right reasons has led us to transition through the generations.”  - Jill Cavano “If there is one thing that Bob Cavano loved, it was Water Treatment. If there is one thing that Bob loved even more than Water Treatment, it was talking to people about Water Treatment.”  - Jill Cavano “At the end of the day, you can be the best water treater in the world, but if your business isn't running smoothly, and your profitability and cash flow aren't where they need to be, (it's worthless).” - Jill Cavano “There is a lot of training and a lot of things that you're able to do, but to be a business owner, the $64,000 question is: ‘When are you ready to lead?.'”  - Jill Cavano “In a 4th generation company we needed to keep our relevance, continuity, and keep the core values of what makes us unique and has made us stay in business for this long.” - Jill Cavano “Q: How do you learn how to move forward intelligently? A: Looking back at your history.” - Jill Cavano “No matter what, I'm always moving myself forward and my business forward.”  - Jill Cavano “We all don't get it right (in business) 100% all the time, but I feel like change is necessary.” - Jill Cavano “If I could give people advice, I would give them two things. The first thing I would give them is to get involved. The next thing is to have a trusted network.” - Jill Cavano   Connect with Jill Cavano: Phone: 440-572-2277 ext 15  Email: jbihn@scrantonassociates.com  Website: scrantonassociates.com LinkedIn:company/scranton-associates-inc.   Links Mentioned: The Rising Tide Mastermind AWT (Association of Water Technologies) CWT Prep Course 127 The One With Tom Hutchison   Events: Catch Jill at the AWT Business Owners Meeting in Vancouver, Canada on September 20, 2022 Building Owners Management Association International's 2022 Medical Office Buildings + Healthcare Real Estate Conference – May 4 to 6, 2022 in Nashville, TN Association of Water Technologies' Crime Control & Best Practices Webinar – May 12, 2022   SWAN (Smart Water Networks) 2022 Conference – May 24 to 26, 2022 in Washington, D.C.   Books Mentioned: Revenue Growth Engine by Darrell Amy Raccoon On His Own by Jim Arnosky Spend It! by Cinders McLeod Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner  

On this episode of Youth in Movement, we invite Salvador Maldonado, Multicultural Media & Marketing Manager at Google, to discuss how his passion for French drove him to become a mentor to other Francophiles. A discussion that focuses on the accessibility of French and how increasing representation allows culture to evolve.Originally from Mexico, Salvador Maldonado moved to Chicago with his family at the age of 10. He discovered his love for the French language and culture in his high school French classes which opened the doors to the Educational Outreach program at the Alliance Française in Chicago. Salvador continued his education at Harvard University where he obtained a B.A. in History and French. He now works at Google as a Multicultural Media and Marketing Manager, specializing in Latinx and Black engagement. As the recently elected President of the Young Professionals Group at the Alliance Française, Salvador highlights the impact that French culture and the Alliance Française have had on his career, all the while sharing his views on being a first generation Latino in a multidimensional world.

(Lander, WY) – 1330 KOVE AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea recently chatted with Michelle Escudero from the LOR Foundation, who brought along Tory Thoman from the Lander Young Professionals group. The Lander Young Professionals group is one of the many projects the LOR Foundation is involved with and has funded in some capacity. Thoman, a Fremont County native and UW alum, fills us in on what the group aims to accomplish, the need for organization/retainment of young professionals in the Lander area, and how the LOR Foundation has been instrumental in aiding their endeavors. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Thoman and Escudero below. Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 9:30 AM on 1330 KOVE AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

We pre-recorded today's conversation with Top of Virginia Regional Chamber CEO Cynthia Schneider and her board Chairman, John Fox to discuss a few chamber programs and learn more about the chamber's mission to be the voice of business. We talked about the chamber's Public Policy Committee and their new initiative to increase Government procurement from local vendors whenever possible. Read the press release here: https://crhost8.com/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chamber-Announces-Procurement-Initiative-for-Local-Government.pdf The purpose of the Public Policy Committee is to educate Chamber members about key public policy issues and to represent their interests before local, state and federal governments and agencies. We also talked about their Workforce Development Committee and several of the goals they've set for the coming year. The mission of the Chamber Workforce Development Committee is to educate and make available to members the opportunities for them to grow and develop their workforce by accessing the community resources. The Chamber will collaborate with the education community, workforce development agencies, EDA's, and other resources. This is in addition to the Chamber's program offerings such as Community Learning Program and the Young Professionals Group. For more information about the chamber, these committees or upcoming events, visit their website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/ and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvrcva

The LSCU Young Professionals Group (YPG) is made up of young credit union professionals, 40 years of age and younger, in Alabama, Florida and Georgia working to positively impact the credit union movement and the communities they serve through networking, mentorships, and collective action. The goals of this program are improved industry awareness, increased knowledge exchange and professional development, and strengthening the collaborative spirit of young credit union professionals.

Our guest for Episode 51 is Zach Tussel (Our 1st Financial Advisor guest).Zach is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial located in Denver, NC, and is also a Co-Leader of the Young Professionals group based out of Lincoln County, NC. Zach talked about what brought him to Denver, NC, the Young Professionals Group, a few of his hobbies, and of course investment strategies and investment vehicles. Zach also reviewed a lot of very informative and timely “Educational Topics” including his role as an Advisor and Fiduciary, the importance of understanding the Stock Market at a young age, and also shared information about Compound Interest, IRAs, and Roth IRAs. I was really impressed with some of the creative ways that Zach educates his clients and how he serves them throughout the year. And whether you have been investing for a long time or if you’re new to investing (or want to encourage your kids to start learning more about the Market and how it works), Zach is a great resource. And I couldn’t help it; I also asked him a question about Game Stop! Contact Information for our guest:You can reach Zach Tussel at Raymond James: On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ZachTusselWebsite: https://www.financialadvisorsdenvernc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharytusselPhysical Address: 2326 N. Highway 16, Denver, NC 28037Phone: (704) 483-8500Email: Zach.Tussel@RaymondJames.comYouTube Educational Video SeriesInformation regarding our Episode Sponsor, Albertine Florals Wine, and Gifts:On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AlbertinefloralsOnline: https://albertineflorals.com/On Instagram at @albertine.shopPhysical Address: 751 NC-16 Business Suite J Denver, NC 28037Phone: (704) 489-6202Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:· via email MBagwell@EndersInsurance.com · on his cell (704) 489-3650 · Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor· on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/ Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: · via email hanna@writewellservices.com · on her cell (704) 956-6523 · on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices · on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Guest: Jeroen Nijpels - Owner & Managing Director of JNELC Dennis Speigel welcomes Jeroen Nijpels, Owner & Manager of JNELC. JNELC is a consultancy company specializing in supplying High-End Attractions and services from various industry suppliers such as Zierer, The Producers Group, nWave, and more. Dennis and Jeroen engage in a dynamic discussion about where the attractions industry is heading in terms of expected future trends. An active member of the industry for 25 years, Jeroen's background and expertise, especially throughout the European, Asian, and Middle East communities, provides a unique perspective on the diversity of products offered today to theme parks and attractions. Also, hear how Jeroen has been actively promoting IAAPA through his involvement as its Chairman of the EMEA Manufacturer & Supplier Subcommittee and as the Founder of its Young Professionals Group. Join us as we engage with Jeroen on what is happening specifically in Europe and the Middle East from the supplier perspective.

Variation in human skin color has fascinated and perplexed people for centuries. As the most visible aspect of human variation, skin color has been used as a basis for classifying people into “races.” In this lecture, Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Nina Jablonski explains the evolution of human skin color and discusses some of the ways that harmful color-based race concepts have influenced societies and impacted social well-being. Links Nina Jablonski's website Video - "The Evolution and Meaning of Human Skin Color" Skin, A Natural History Skin We Are In Finding Your Roots curriculum and activities Bill Nye's TikTok on Dr. Jablonski's work The American Association of Physical Anthropology's Statement on Race and Racism The Leakey Foundation Origin Stories is a project of The Leakey Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and outreach. Support The Leakey Foundation Support this show and the science we talk about. Donate today and your gift will be matched. leakeyfoundation.org/donate Lunch Break Science Lunch Break Science is The Leakey Foundation's web series featuring short talks and interviews with Leakey Foundation grantees. Episodes stream live on the first and third Thursdays of every month. leakeyfoundation.org/live. Learn about the evolution of human hair Join The Leakey Foundation's Young Professionals Group on November 19 for an evening with evolutionary biologists Tina Lasisi and Elizabeth Tapanes to learn all about the evolution of human hair. Visit leakeyfoundation.org/ypg for an invitation to the event.

Our guests for this episode are Ryan Cloninger and Zach Tussel, Co-Founders of the Young Professionals Group in Lincoln County. In this abbreviated but extremely informative interview, Ryan and Zach share information about their background, their experience, what brought them to Lincoln County, and highlight the benefits and the mission of the Lincoln County Young Professionals Group. Ryan and Zach also talk about the reasons why the Young Professionals Group was started, what makes the group different, and the future plans of the group. To learn more about the Lincoln County Young Professionals Group, please reach out to Ryan or Zach directly or join the group on Facebook at Lincoln County Young Professionals. Contact Information regarding our guests:Ryan Cloninger REALTOR®, Cloninger Properties & Keller Williams Realty7585 NC Hwy 73 Suite G, Denver, NC 28405RyanCloninger.KWRealty.com704-877-0024Zachary W. Tussel, Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. 2326 N. Hwy 16 Business, Denver NC 28037Office: 704-483-8500, Fax: 704-483-8544Information regarding our sponsors:Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached through email at MBagwell@EndersInsurance.com, on his cell at (704) 489-3650, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor/, and on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/. Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached through email at hanna@writewellservices.com, on her cell at (704) 956-6523, and on her Facebook business page at https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServicesBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is pleased to deliver another outstanding podcast: Inside NAIOP’s YPG and NED Programs.  This episode provides the inside scoop on the unique scientific approach behind the chapter’s renowned Young Professionals Group and its innovative new NAIOP Executive Development program.  It features a conversation between Cori English, NAIOP SFBA Board Member / Communications Committee Co-Chair and leadership development guru for both YPG and NED, Julie Chesley, PhD. A highly-recommended listen for anyone who is thinking about applying to either program as well as those interested in personal and professional development. You can find links to all of NAIOP SFBA’s podcasts on our chapter website https://naiopsfba.org/ and can subscribe to them on iTunes. We encourage you to forward this episode to your colleagues and friends and share it on social media. Please provide your comments as well.  We value your input and will incorporate your feedback in our future podcasts.  Happy listening!

Episode 3 brings Gary Perkins. Gary Perkins is a Flagler County community leader, advocate for social justice, and volunteer at the Family Life Center. Additionally, Gary is the board chair for The Young Professionals Group of Palm Coast. Joey and Gary discuss the recent Black Lives Matter protest in Flagler Beach and what our community could look like in a few years.

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today to have a conversation with new Top of Virginia Regional Chamber CEO, Cynthia Schneider. We talked about her business background and the edge it gives her in her new position as chamber CEO. We discussed the chamber's strategic plan; the opportunities chamber membership provides to businesses of all shapes and sizes; and the benefits for members & the community as a whole when their chamber is successful. Cynthia also told us about a few new programs and events: TVRC Hispanic Coalition Gathering; Peer 2 Peer Education - Non-profit CRA Session; Community Leadership Program; Young Professionals Group; Chamber Night at the Ballfield

Young Professionals (YP) Groups can help your nonprofits spread awareness of its mission to new generations, increase your donor base, and plan for successions. Engaging young professionals is becoming ever more vital as Baby Boomers start to retire from their long-held leadership positions! Learn how to create an effective YP Group, YP Committee, or Junior Board at your nonprofit. Our guests this episode include:--Jasmyn Alvarez with Park Center--Amos Glass with the Nashville Repertory Theatre Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may not apply to your specific nonprofit organization. Please direct clarifying questions to Nonprofit Jenni by visiting nonprofitjenni.com. Produced by Wayfare Recording Co.Music by Emily Summers. ©2019 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

3 Invaluable Lessons from Sue Dyer at the 2019 IPI Conference Attending the IPI Conference is worthwhile both for the knowledge and the connections. Conferences are a great way to learn and grow, to see different perspectives, and learn from one another. Make it a point to go to a conference or two this year. Partner your project for project success!   This week, host Sue Dyer talks about the Collaboration 2019 event, the 10th Annual Conference Expo and Awards for the International Partnering Institute. In this episode, Sue shares the top 10 things she walked away with after attending this event. Sue’s Top 10 Takeaways from the International Partnering Institute- The Number of Challenges the U.S. State Department Faces to Build an Embassy or Consulate Overseas (00:55) There are rigorous security requirements You must use and train local labor Almost all materials have to come in diplomatic containers These projects become diplomatic missions These complex projects make domestic projects look much more doable   The New ACRP Collaborative Partnering Research (2:50) The Airport Cooperative Research Program funded research focused on aviation projects There is $100B of construction occurring in aviation Collaborative partnering can yield a 10% cost savings along with other benefits The research includes a partnering guidebook on how to implement collaborative partnering for maximum results Learn more about the research being conducted by Sinem Mollaoglu, Associate Professor at the Construction Management Program in the School of Planning, Design, and Construction at Michigan State University in Episode #32 which will be released on July 22nd   LEAN and Collaborative Partnering (4:05) There is a “marriage” happening between the International Partnering Institute (IPI) and Lean Construction Institute (LCI) The LEAN experts have a lot of tools and to implement well it takes collaborative culture and buy-in LEAN and IPI could come together to help project management teams   Young Professionals (5:10) Kristin Scroggin, Owner and Lead Trainer of genWHY Communication Strategies, gave a Keynote address about the differences between the generations in the workplace Kristin will be featured in Episode #31 on August 5th We need to learn how to work with young professionals as they’ll be the largest living working group for the next 50 years IPI’s Young Professionals Group completed a project and presented their solution to a barrier to partnering as a competition The IPI Young Professionals Group is on fire and if you’re under 35 you should join the group   Chats in the Hallways (7:00) An important part of any conference is learning from one another and catching up on what’s happening all over the world   Learning from Each Other and the Spirit of Camaraderie (7:30) At the IPI Conference, people are so excited about they’re learning and doing and they’re all open to what’s possible   Watching the Teams Be Honored with the Partner of the Year Award (8:15) Nineteen teams from all over the world won awards of recognition this year The awards are not easy to win and the teams who were awarded should be honored One of Sue’s projects was awarded this year   Watching Jeanne Kuttel Receive the IPI Chairman’s Award (9:05) Jeanne has been an industry leader and helped the industry in the water sector to become more collaborative Jeanne has developed a whole partnering program Check out Episode #38 on July 8th to hear more from Jeanne Kuttel and the CA Department of Water Resources’ new partnering program   Being Recognized as a Partnering Visionary and Groundbreaker in the Industry (9:55) Sue was shocked and humbled by the recognition and thankful for the kind words     What People Like Most About the IPI Conference- Larry Jackson - Urban Transportation Planner (10:50) Larry likes the camaraderie of the event and learning new ways to collaborate People are sharing their real-world experiences Sean Graystone - Project Leadership and Delivery and Practitioner of LEAN (11:26) Shawn is walking away wondering why LEAN and structured collaborative and partnering haven’t been working together Both practices are on parallel tracks and can complement and augment one another Change in construction in the U.S. is a long overdue need Gregory Grabowski - Partnering Facilitator at GCC & Associates (12:40) Seeing the best tools and processes of his peers are using in the industry He wants everyone to benefit from the great work that’s happening across the country and world Get in touch with Greg at www.grabowskicc.com Brad White - Project Manager with Gensler (13:32) He found the topics very engaging and he’ll be walking away with more knowledge around partnering and IPI He’s looking forward to developing relationships within the industry Mary-Alice Avila with Avila and Seiden Architects and Planners (14:15) She’s walking away with a better understanding of how partnering works Stewart Seiden of Avila and Seiden Architects and Planners (14:40) Walking away with new partnering skills and new friends Kevin Soiland with Campbell Grading (15:08) Collaboration is important and hopefully an award Wayne Campbell with WEBCOR Builders (15:25) The most important thing in any collaboration is trust You must communicate and establish trust to have a high performing team Devin Porr Partnering Program Manager with Caltrans (16:05) Walking away with a lot of knowledge and information He has a better sense of himself and his place moving forward and how to evolve and improve processes Aaron Rambo with WSP (16:45) Had a great experience with the Young Professional's group and looking forward to continuing that involvement for the next year Paul Crotty with Ventura Consulting Group (17:05) A better understanding of how technology works in a collaboration He wants to know how to implement technology to provide structure and support Jim Pappas with Hensel Phelps (17:49) He understands the amount of potential that exists The amount of information and connections that could be made is limitless Judy Ross from San Jose International Airports (18:30) You have to partner your project for project success Conferences are a great way to learn and grow, to see different perspectives, and learn from one another.  Make it a point to go to a conference or two this year.  Let me know what you’ve learned when you’ve gone to your next conference – email sue@constructiondreamteam.com.

I'm thrilled to announce that "Young Professionals" will be the next Group Coaching opportunity through Cardinal Coaching Solutions! Applications will be accepted through February 22nd, and the cohort will launch on March 4th, 2019. Space is extremely limited; please visit the links below for more information, and LET'S GET YOU GOING!  https://cardinalcoachingsolutions.com/youngprofessionals/  https://cardinalcoachingsolutions.com/groups/ 

We recently had the opportunity to talk with Stephanie Caldwell, a seasoned Chamber of Commerce executive about Ventura and her vision for Main Street. Stephanie understands the small town nature of Ventura and the high percentage of mom and pop businesses. She's also got a lot to say about Growth vs. No Growth conversations and how they affect Ventura. Stephanie came to Ventura from The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce three years ago, where she was the Chief Operating Officer. Stephanie says there are five main areas of focus: Economic Development, Networking and Visibility, Community Building (especially for non-profits), Advocacy and Political Action, especially as it relates to her board. We mention the board, as one of our sponsors, Greg Van Ness; also a guest on the podcast is Vice-Chair of Governmental Affairs at the Chamber. Ventura has a vibrant startup scene as well, and she quoted another 805conversations guest and Board Chair of the Chamber, John Silva, who said, "Joining the Chamber is one of the best ways to grow your business." Our conversation also touched on the Thomas Fire and the impact it had on an already tight housing marketing. With only 2% availability (much like most of the communities in the 805) it's a challenge when, as a business, you're trying to attract talent from outside the region. Her mantra is in three areas: attract, retain and grow. She's also not blind to the changing economy, and the impact technology has on brick and mortar businesses, especially the sharing economy. She's also recognized a generational shift in membership and is excited about the Young Professionals Group and their positive impact on the organization. Stephanie says the most significant ongoing challenge is communications and how to bridge the growth vs. no growth politics.

Marketing and Mentorship in the Water Treatment Industry with Michelle Farmerie. Our guest today is Michelle Farmerie. Michelle is the daughter of Jay Farmerie and the Marketing Director for GLA Water Consultant, Inc. Michelle has also become more involved in the water treatment industry by joining various AWT committees. Most significantly, she has taken lead of the Young Professionals Group whose purpose is to help solidify the future of the AWT. Michelle also participates in annual Training Seminars to continue to learn more about the water treatment industry and to better understand actual hands-on operations that take place at customer sites. On today’s episode Michelle tells us more about what she’s doing with AWT, the marketing side of the water treatment industry, and we are answering some questions. Episode 12: Show Notes Our guest today is Michelle Farmerie. Michelle is the daughter of Jay Farmerie and the Marketing Director for GLA Water Consultant, Inc. Michelle has also become more involved in the water treatment industry by joining various AWT committees. Most significantly, she has taken lead of the Young Professionals Group whose purpose is to help solidify the future of the AWT. Michelle also participates in annual Training Seminars to continue to learn more about the water treatment industry and to better understand actual hands-on operations that take place at customer sites. On today’s episode Michelle tells us more about what she’s doing with AWT, the marketing side of the water treatment industry, and we are answering some questions. Heat Transfer Efficiency Manager. You are a heat transfer efficiency manager. Everything you do is a sub product from making sure the equipment you are treating is effective discharging that heat as efficiently as it possible can. If you do your job correctly, you are making sure that it is the most cost effective way of transferring that heat on the equipment that you’re treating. If you are not doing your job correctly that heat has to transfer through some sort of insulator meaning that we have to flow more water through the system, meaning that we might have to use more energy in that system and it’s not being effective. Your job above all else is heat transfer efficiency management. If we’re heating something we’re putting heat in and we’re taking it to a place where we need it. still making sure we’re managing all the transfer of that heat. where we’re putting it in where we need it. When we’re cooling, we’re removing heat. We’re taking the heat out of a place where we don’t want it, we’re flowing it through our equipment and we’re discharging it to a place where we don’t care about it, normally that’s the atmosphere. Key Points From This Episode: Michelle tells us about what she does as the Marketing Director at GLA Water Consultants. Hear as Michelle tells us about GLA being a family business that her father started. Learn how Michelle grew up in the industry with memories of hanging around the lab with her father on weekends and learning about elements from a young age. How you can provide yourself as a resource and create relationships with your customers to better market yourself and your business in this industry. Listen how to acknowledge people with more experience than yourself in order for them to respect you more as a young person in the industry. Understand how to provide the best customer service possible by making sure everything across the line is the same. Discover what Michelle absolutely loves about the water treatment industry. Michelle tells us how the water treatment industry is vital and is fast becoming one of the biggest industries. Hear why Michelle least likes the money part of the industry. Learn how AWT foundations training and the Scaling Up podcast are being used as tools to market the industry and inform people more about it. Find out what Michelle does at AWT with the young professionals group and young professionals task force. Listen as Michelle explains how AWT has helped develop different industry tools such as The SEED Program. Understand how Michelle wants to grow SEED by reaching out to schools all over the country. Discover why The Harry Potter series are the last books that Michelle has read. Michelle tells us that she would want Sandra Bullock to play her in a movie about her life. Hear why Michelle would want to sit down with Jesus. And much more! Tweetables: “I have found from growing up in this industry, I am a pro at the periodic table, I know all the elements.” — @auntieseashell [0:12:03.0] “When you have everything synced together it really helps.” — @auntieseashell [0:16:40.0] “What’s the old saying, people don't care what you know until they know that you care.” — Trace Blackmore [0:20:21.0] “Most people consider their service working out of their test kit but it’s really working with that customer.” — Trace Blackmore [0:21:06.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Michelle Farmerie — http://glaconsultants.com/ Michelle’s Email — michelle@glaconsultants.com Michelle on Twitter — https://twitter.com/auntieseashell AWT Convention — https://www.awt.org/annualconvention17/ AWT Webinars — http://www.awt.org/education_events/webinars.cfm SEED project — https://www.awt.org/education_events/student_education_enhancement_development_program.cfm

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today with Emily Buhl, Marketing Director for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and one of her board members and golf tournament chairperson, Bryan Biddle. We talked about their upcoming Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament happening on June 30, 2017 at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course. Teams and individual golfers are still welcome as well as hole sponsors and those interested in contributing to the golfer goodie bags. For more details or to register, click here to visit the event page on their website. Emily also filled us in on other events happening at the chamber such as their upcoming, Business After Hours, their Young Professionals Group and their Centennial Club and coordinating car raffle sponsored by Jim Stutzman Chevrolet. You can purchase tickets to the raffle here: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/store/centennial-car-raffle-ticket Tickets are also still available for their Women's Business Luncheon happening on June 14, 2017 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at George Washington Hotel in downtown Winchester. Get those details and purchase your tickets by clicking here.

Derrick Eells is the co-founder and President of TenDot, a full-service meeting management and incentive house, planning, executing and streamlining the world’s best corporate meetings and reward travel programs.   TenDot is one of America's fastest growing privately held companies according to the In . 5000 2015 list. TenDot solutions have been shown to increase sales and employee retention while improving overall company performance. Derrick graduated from the University of San Diego with a BA in Spanish and certification in Not-for-Profit Leadership.   He worked as a Director for the world’s largest meeting management and incentive travel company. Following this experience, he returned to Lincoln, Nebraska to create TenDot. With his extensive knowledge of the world and cultures, Derrick possesses the tools to seamlessly integrate client’s goals with a uniquely designed program to fit their needs.   Derrick is also a keynote speaker, a member of the Entrepreneurship Organisation (EO), a founding member of Lincoln’s Young Professionals Group, and a volunteer with Junior Achievement and serves on the judicial nominating commission.

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Daniel Hochler was a professional poker player at 21. So when it comes to playing the odds he's in the know. Currently in financial planning for Forest Hills Financial Group;  www.fhfg.com   located in Midtown and Melville, Long Island. The firm started in 1980 as a Pension Planning firm and today has over 40,000 individual clients and 6,000 business owner clients. Experts in macroeconomic planning for clients. Daniel specializes in Life, Disability and Long Term Care Insurance as well as Estate Planning and Business Succession planning. His client base ranges from doctors and dentists, to attorney, entertainment professionals and small business owners. Check out  their proprietary planning software is The Living Balance sheet. www.thelivingbalancesheet.com Daniel runs the Young Professionals Group in Manhattan that is a part of the Gotham Networking Organization.  

Episode 0 of the Toledo Matters Podcast --------------------------------------------------------- With Bob Tucker, Danny Woodcock, & Nathan Lewis --------------------------------------------------------- Toledo's premiere boosterism Podcast - all the great happenings going on in this little big city and those people behind the movement. ------------------------------- How'd it start? At an EPIC Toledo Leading by Example breakfast with Toledo Mudhens and Walleye GM, Joe Napoli, the group was suggested projects to consider working on. This is the product of one of those suggestions. Who are we? A group of humbled Toledoans dedicated to shedding light to all the great happenings of Toledo. -------------------------------- Today's Guests Danny Woodcock * Co-Host of Toledo Matters Podcast * Co-Founder of BirneyWoodcock Designs * Former Zombie, Christmas Elf, and CIA Informant at Trapped Toledo * University of Toledo Marketing & Sales Graduate * Above average Xboxer * Below average golfer * Favorite thing to do in Toledo - Balance Grille Bob Tucker * Lawyer at RCO Law * Father of 2 * St. Francis de Sales Graduate * Georgetown University Graduate * University of Toledo Law School Graduate * Circle 2445 Young Professionals Group at the TMA (http://www.toledomuseum.org/events/circle-2445/) * Favorite thing to do in Toledo - Toledo Museum of Art Nathan Lewis * CU Boulder & CU Denver Student * Ontario Institute for Arts and Recording Technology (in London, Ontario) Graduate * University of Toledo Electrical Engineering Graduate * Founder of WavFlow Media * Family Business - Vintage Aerial Photography * West Moreland Historical Neighborhood (http://historicwestmoreland.com/) * Favorite thing to do in Toledo - Toledo Mudhens & Toledo Walleye. Runner-Up, Kengo Sushi.

Most Texas hunters are probably aware of the controversy surrounding the fate of 3 exotic species that were extremely popular on Texas ranches. The Scimitar Horned Oryx, Dama Gazelle and Addax are endangered in their native Africa but captive breeding/hunting operations in Texas had been wildly successful up until 2012. We are thrilled to have [...]

Most Texas hunters are probably aware of the controversy surrounding the fate of 3 exotic species that were extremely popular on Texas ranches. The Scimitar Horned Oryx, Dama Gazelle and Addax are endangered in their native Africa but captive breeding/hunting operations in Texas had been wildly successful up until 2012. We are thrilled to have [...]