Podcasts about Youth ambassador

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast Series: “A Recap of Turin 2025,” Daniel Smrokowski sits down with two incredible athletes, Natalie Green and Trey Garrett, both of whom represented Special Olympics USA in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. Join us as we dive into their journeys, advocacy for inclusion, and the transformative power of sport. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: For Natalie Green: Natalie's journey in Special Olympics Movement : From her first involvement in 2012 to becoming a voice for inclusion and a Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassador. The power of inclusion: Why inclusion is a core part of Natalie's advocacy work and what it means to her personally. Dad n' Nat Unified Nation Podcast: Natalie talks about her podcast exploring the #GenerationUnified movement, a powerful initiative that promotes unity and inclusion. Special Olympics USA Games 2018: Natalie reflects on her experience as a youth leader and how it shaped her role as a global ambassador. Humans of New York feature: How it felt to have her impactful story shared during the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Co-authoring Stand – An Inclusion Story: The inspiration behind her book and the message she hopes to share with readers. Turin 2025 and the next chapter of her advocacy: What she hopes to achieve as she competes and promotes global inclusion. The influence of DanceSport and esports: How competing in these sports has shaped her understanding of teamwork, unity, and personal growth. Advice for young athletes: What Natalie would tell young people looking to join Special Olympics or get involved in inclusive sports. For Trey Garrett: Trey's Special Olympics journey: What inspired Trey to get involved in Special Olympics and how it has impacted his life. DanceSport at Turin 2025: Trey talks about his preparations and what excites him about competing in this new area of sport. Friendships and community: How Special Olympics has helped Trey form lasting connections and meaningful friendships. Balancing life: Trey discusses how he manages his job, hobbies, family time, and Special Olympics commitments. Representing Special Olympics USA on the world stage: What it means to Trey to represent his country at the World Winter Games in Turin. Travel and Disney: Trey shares some of his favorite travel experiences and how Disney is a special part of his life. Looking forward to Turin: Trey's excitement to meet new people, take photos, and experience everything Turin has to offer. Preparation for DanceSport: How Trey is mentally and physically getting ready for his DanceSport competition. Advice for new athletes: Trey's tips for athletes looking to take their Special Olympics involvement to the next level. Pride in his journey: Trey reflects on what he's most proud of and what's next for him after Turin. For Both: #GenerationUnified: Natalie and Trey discuss the meaning of the #GenerationUnified movement and its significance for the future of Special Olympics and inclusion. Advocacy for inclusion: How their experiences with Special Olympics have shaped their missions to advocate for respect and inclusivity. Key lessons learned: The most impactful lessons Natalie and Trey have gained from their involvement in Special Olympics and what they want others to take away. Fostering global inclusion: Their thoughts on how Special Olympics can continue to break down barriers and create an inclusive global community. Celebrating the power of sport: Looking back at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, Natalie and Trey share their vision for how the global community can come together to celebrate unity through sport. Tune in to hear about the amazing journeys of two athletes who are not just competing on the world stage but also using their voices to inspire others and advocate for inclusion. Episode 766 ShowNotes & Links: SpecialChronicles.com/Podcast766

In this episode of Take a Pain Check, we are joined by the Jenna Kedy, a passionate advocate living with Juvenile Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. We dive deep into Jenna's diagnosis journey, navigating school and childhood with a chronic illness, and the challenges of finding proper pediatric care. Jenna opens up about learning to advocate for herself, balancing a busy life of advocacy, volunteering, and pageantry, and the realities of managing pain and flare-ups. We also explore the differences in healthcare systems across Canada, her work with IMPaCT Trials mentoring researchers, and her inspiring role as a Youth Board Member and Youth Ambassador at Take a Pain Check.Register for our in person event here by April 27th: https://forms.gle/tWdabTbta8ZYeieb8Donate to Take a Pain Check Today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/takeapaincDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.Jenna's socials:Instagram: _missjennak_ LinkedIn: Jenna Kedy Our socials:⁠https://www.takeapaincheck.comhttps://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheckhttps://ca.linkedin.com/company/take-a-pain-checkhttps://www.youtube.com/@takeapaincheckhttps://www.facebook.com/TakeaPainCheckhttps://www.x.com/takeapaincheck

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Emma Wiebold was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports are the friendships she has made with athletes from different schools and working hard to reach her personal goals each week in between meets or games. Emma is involved in volleyball and track. She is a member of the Boone A&M FFA Chapter, serving as their senior vice president for the second year in a row. She is also a member of the National Honors Society, doing community service hours through her school. Emma is currently coaching a 6th grade AAU volleyball team as well as volunteers as a ref for the Trinity volleyball tournament. She volunteers with the Special Olympics and Shop with A Cop. She has helped assist with the Open Swine show at the Boone County Fair and aided in organizing a showing and fitting clinic for dairy goats. She was also the 2023 Iowa Dairy Goat Association's Youth Ambassador. Emma raises and shows dairy goats at shows across the Midwest. Agriculture, to her, means hard work, life lessons, time management, and opportunities. Agriculture also means community; whether it's with her neighbors, hometown, or traveling across the Midwest for livestock shows, there is always a strong sense of community. Emma plans on attending Buena Vista University in Storm Lake Iowa, to major in biology. She will be continuing her track and field career at Buena Vista.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Fostering Conversations, hosts Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera sit down with 15-year-old Freedom, a foster youth with a remarkable story of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. Freedom opens up about her experiences growing up in the foster care system, finding her forever family, and the challenges of fitting in as the only Black person in her adoptive family. Highlights: Freedom’s Background: Born in Montana, Freedom shares her journey into foster care alongside her brother due to her mother's struggles with addiction. Placed with multiple families before finding her adoptive parents in Utah, she describes how finding the right family made all the difference. Life as a Teen in Foster Care: Freedom discusses the challenges of navigating adolescence as a foster youth, touching on themes of identity, belonging, and her ongoing struggle with self-confidence. Powerful Metaphor of the Puzzle: Freedom beautifully describes her life as a puzzle with missing pieces, symbolizing her fragmented memories and the journey of piecing together her identity. Representation and Advocacy: Recently named a youth representative for Utah Foster Care, Freedom talks about her desire to be a voice for foster youth, encouraging them to seek support and to not feel alone in their experiences. The Importance of Asking for Help: Freedom emphasizes the significance of reaching out for help, even when it feels difficult, reminding listeners that everyone deserves to be supported. Extracurricular Activities: From her involvement in marching band to her modeling debut in Impact Magazine, Freedom shares how these experiences have helped her build community, confidence, and a sense of purpose. Key Takeaways: Teens in foster care often face unique challenges and can benefit from supportive families who understand the importance of stability and connection. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and foster youth deserve to feel seen, understood, and empowered. Foster parenting isn't about being perfect—it's about being willing to learn, adapt, and provide a safe and loving environment. Resources Mentioned: For those interested in learning more about foster care or becoming a foster parent, visit utahfostercare.org. Tune in to hear Freedom's inspiring story and how she's paving the way for other foster youth to find their voice and shape their future! Read Impact Magazine’s article here Episode Transcript To Learn More about Becoming a Foster Parent

The World Literacy Foundation is looking for teens and young adults in the Richmond region who are passionate about reading and taking on leadership roles in their community and beyond. The organization's Youth Ambassador program provides a platform for 15- to 25-year-olds to advocate for literacy and for increased community education and awareness about the importance of reading skills for lifelong benefits. Nominations for the program are now being accepted. The 4-month youth leadership development initiative will provide training and support, plus connection to 600 other young people around the world. Nearly 60 percent of children from low-income backgrounds do...Article LinkSupport the show

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One of the ways youth organisations work in a consistent way with young people is by creating specific roles for them. In this episode, we will hear from three organisations that have involved young people in their work by creating different kinds of leadership and ambassador roles. We spoke to:Mark Powell, Artistic Director at Prime TheatreVicki Felgate, Co-Founder of Big Leaf Foundation. Luwam, Youth Ambassador for Kent Refugee Action Network. This episode is part of our first series which builds on Collective Discovery's work as Learning Partner of the Listening Fund. You can find all of the Listening Fund's resources, including blogs and practice papers on a range of topics here. You can also follow the Fund on X @listeningfund.A series overview, more information on our guests, and additional resources on each topic can be found in the shownotes. For more on Collective Discovery, see our website or LinkedIn. We also welcome any feedback you have: please get in touch with us at collective@collectivediscovery.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 7, join hosts Anish, as he speaks to Nikita Dhawan on her very ambitious Free Shankar Campaign. Shankar is India's only African Elephant, who is currently  in captivity at Delhi Zoo.  Like 3,000 other captive elephants in India, Shankar suffers severly from isolation, poor living conditions and countless health issues. Nikita's ambitious project hopes to, first, release Shankr from Delhi Zoo, and then transport him to a rehablitation centre in Africa. The campaign has recieved overwhelming support in the form of an online petition. In fact, the case is also being heard at the Supreme Court. This is certainly a very valiant effort from  Nikita, who at such a tender age.Nikita is the founder of Youth For Animals, a student led animal activism group. Other than fighting for Shankar, she is also the Youth Ambassador for the Born Free Foundation and an upcoming student at Stamford University.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anishbanerjee.substack.com

Meet Amy Harff, she is a Force of Nature consultant, climate researcher and artist. She was recently selected to be a Youth Ambassador for the UN Ocean Decade, where she led workshops and gave speeches to over 2,000 participants aboard the Peace Boat. In August 2023, she completed the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to conduct one year of independent research on how creativity can catalyze climate and environmental action. For her research, she spoke and worked with over 350 scientists, community leaders, academics, CEOs and artists to see how creativity and storytelling can be tools for change. Amy has been an art judge for Bow Seat Ocean Awareness and Chas also spoken at Goldsmiths' Art and Ecology Conference and at NYC Climate Week. She is currently creating an illustrated book from personal interviews with 25 international female climate leaders including: Christiana Figueres, Dr. Kim Cobb, Xiye Bastida, Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner and Melati Wijsen. Her creative pursuits include: facilitating community murals in Zambia, New Zealand and Indonesia, creating costumes from trash for Taiwan's Dream Community festival, and drawing large illustrations about projected climate impacts in her community. Together we dive into the importance of creative tools to drive the circular economy, protect our oceans and drive climate action. Connect with Amy Insta: @amyspencerart www.amyspencerharff.com Be sure to also follow @ecovybz on all socials !

Picture this: A seven-year-old boy, glued to the television, has his heart pierced by the plight of a starving child from a world away. His young eyes are the same that, years later, would peer through the lens of a camera, capturing stories that demand to be told. This boy, my guest Jonathan Otto, grew up to be a man who wouldn't just watch—he'd act, creating waves in the realm of investigative journalism and humanitarian aid. As a result of volunteering throughout his adolescent years, Jonathan, at the age of 18, became a Youth Ambassador for the charity, World Vision. World Vision organized his first volunteer mission to Africa. Faced with the despair and hopelessness of poverty, Jonathan's passion to help others grew deeper. From an Australian Youth Citizen of the Year to a fearless creator who has had brushes with death in Africa, Jonathan's life reads like a script from one of his own documentaries. But this script is real, and it's filled with selfless acts of bravery, not for glory but driven by an indomitable desire to uplift humanity. Not even the loss of a comrade to thieves' bullets could deter him from his mission. Instead, it solidified his resolve, funneling his zeal into his charitable endeavors and truth-seeking. Jonathan's quest for uncovering and addressing concealed afflictions has transcended into the health and wellness sphere, leading to acclaimed docuseries like "The Truth About Cancer" and "The Truth About Vaccines (with Ty Bollinger)", "Diet Against Disease (with Dr. Joseph Mercola)", and his own groundbreaking series "Bible Health Secrets" and "Autoimmune Secrets". These works aren't just films; they're his crusades for truth, crafted to enlighten and empower audiences worldwide. Jonathan is happily married to his wife, Lori. They are committed Christians and regularly speak at their local San Diego, California church. This episode isn't just a dive into the unconventional; it's a spotlight on a life that embodies the relentless search for truth—a life that has captivated international audiences through TV broadcasts, print media, national news, and radio. Brace yourself for an encounter with the man behind the lens, where the pursuit of wellness transcends the physical, tapping into the profound depths of the human spirit and the power of unyielded conviction. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/otto Episode Sponsors: Xtend-Life: Use code BEN15 at www.xtend-life.com/ben for 15% off, plus free shipping. BiOptimizers Black Friday (November) Offer: Visit bioptimizers.com/ben with code BEN10. Essentia: Use code BENVIP at myessentia.com/bengreenfield save an additional $100. Beam Minerals: Go to beamminerals.com and use code BEN at checkout for 20% off. HVMN: Save 30% off your first subscription at hvmn.com/BENG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a very special episode with Canteen ambassador Chloe Caris, a dedicated music journalist and fervent music enthusiast. Chloe's extensive journey as a music fan and her insightful pieces about the music industry are only part of her story. As a Youth Ambassador for Canteen Australia, an organisation supporting young people dealing with cancer, her role carries deep personal significance. In commemoration of National Bandana Day, Chloe shares her experiences, from the profound impact of losing her father to cancer to how Canteen played a pivotal role in her life. Discover the vital importance of supporting National Bandana Day, as the funds raised directly contribute to essential services. Chloe also delves into her experiences in music journalism and her love of Harry Styles. In today's show notes, we've included links for those eager to make donations and support National Bandana Day and Canteen. Donate here and find more information: Canteen / Bandana DayThanks again to Chloe Karis for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Maddie from Good PR for her help with this episode.You can help follow and support the pod here: TSIY Insta / TSIY FB / TSIY TikTok / TSIY Youtube / TSIY Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Robin Koval, Truth Initiative CEO and President, and Jordan Watkins, Truth ambassador and doctoral student at the University of Alabama, join ASH's Policy Director, Chris Bostic, for a conversation about Truth Initiative's new position paper, Gamechanger: Shifting from Tobacco Control to Ending the Industry's Influence for Good. They also get into detail about realistic goals for Endgame and impacts on communities most affected by the tobacco industry. 

This week I am joined by my dear friend Weza. Weza is currently building a goldsmith company in Switzerland with a strong focus on sustainability and blockchain technology. He gave a TEDx speech, with insights in his personal entrepreneurial journey on how blockchain technology can enable justice within the jewelry industry. Weza is completing a Double Master's Degree with a M.Sc. in International Management and M.A. in International Law and the Managing Climate Solution program (MaCS) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), where he also founded the Africa Association – leading with the purpose generation in mind. He is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community Zurich Hub and was most recently elected as the Youth Ambassador for Climate Change at EC 22'.   Weza mostly focuses on psychological spheres and writes a Memoire “The Power of Perspective Taking” about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its success factors. On a personal note, Weza is Angolan and Italian, and grew up in Switzerland and is always seen dancing since fifteen years old, being a Salsa/Bachata dance teacher in Zurich. In this episode, we talked about how emotional intelligence helped us navigate our journeys as international students and also the importance of open-mindedness and how that helped us become adaptable to our new surroundings. “In a world where knowledge is abundant, emotional intelligence becomes the true differentiator.” Tune-in to laugh, learn and appreciate the international student experience! Please send questions and feedbacks you have to internationaliebyruth@gmail.com or DM on the Instagram page @internationaliebyruth

jD, Pete, and Tim are in learning mode as they speak with Sarah Midanik from the DWF Don't forget to get your tickets to the event this coming Friday at gettinghiptothehip.comTranscriptTrack 2:[5:23] Hey, it's JD here and we are back with another episode in our Talking With series. So far we've talked with 50 Mission, Trevor Stickman, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair, and today we are really thrilled to be joined by the President and CEO of the Downey Wenchak Fund,which we are supporting with our event tonight, if you are listening to this on Friday, September 1st. We have with us Sarah Medanek and I'm really thrilled to have you here with us. How are you doing? Track 3:[6:03] I'm good. Thanks so much for the invitation to join. Track 2:[6:09] Yeah, we're thrilled to learn more about the organization and your role in it and all that good stuff. So without further ado, let's go. Tim, do you have anything? Hey, Sarah. Track 5:[6:22] Good to meet you. Yeah, I'm just curious about the kind of inception of the fund and how it all kind of began. I watched some of the videos on your site and read quite a bit. But I'm curious about how it all really, kind of the conversation started with Gord and then when you came along, if you don't mind touching on that. Track 3:[6:43] Yeah, for sure. So, I've had the great pleasure and slightly intimidating responsibility of being with the Gord Downie and Chani Wenjack Fund from the very beginning, so beforeGord passed. It was, you know, it was a really unique sort of moment in time. There was, of course, all of the momentum of the HIP's final tour and, you know, very public shout out to Trudeau around reconciliation by Gord to do more as Canadians and how wecould do better. Of course, that was coupled with the work being done by... [7:32] The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the release of the 94 Calls to Action, and also the Secret Path Project, which tells the story of Chani Wenjack. And so Gord had done a series of concerts playing the Secret Path album with the Secret Path Band. And for anyone who hasn't seen The Secret Path, you can visit that material on an art website. It was, of course, became a series of poems which became the album, which became the graphic novel, which became the animated film. So there's a lot of really incredible material to visit there. And so there is sort of just a unique moment in time where there was a lot of momentum and a lot of, you know, people in Canada wondering what their role was in reconciliation andwhat they could do, to contribute in a meaningful way. And so that's really the root of Downy Wendjack is, you know, there is all this momentum and there is all these folks wondering what to do next and our programs and the work we do isreally based around that, the pillars of awareness, education, and action. [8:54] And so we have two national programs. One is Legacy Schools and so we are in 6,000 schools in every province and territory with over 7,000 educators and we provide them withfree educational tools and resources to be better equipped to teach about the true history and legacy of residential schools and the true history of Indigenous people in Canada, but to alsobe able to incorporate strength-based learning and Indigenous ways of knowing and being into core curriculars. Because you know there is sort of that, that sentiment, you know, well, we didn't learn about this in schools. There was still like back when we were getting started, I would say there was still a pretty big gap in people's general awareness and understanding around residential schools. And that'schanged a lot in the past five years. But curriculum doesn't necessarily get reformed that quickly. Track 5:[9:53] Right, right, yeah. Track 3:[9:57] So we still see the need, and of course we do lots of really cool stuff in the Legacy Schools program. We have the Artist Ambassador program, which brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous musicians, artists, role models into classrooms. And the Youth Ambassador program, which is a four-week leadership program that we run and every summer, we had 105 youth go through it this summer where they learn how to bechampions for reconciliation within their schools and communities. And we do a lot of programming in which we bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples together. We had a big music festival here in Toronto this spring called Siguan, which featured incredible Indigenous artists, and we always do a ton of programming for June, for NationalIndigenous History Month, and for Secret Path Week, which is coming up here right around the corner from October 17th till the 22nd, and of course, the National Day for Truth andReconciliation on September 30th. Track 2:[11:08] Wow, that is a lot. Track 3:[11:10] Well, that's just one program. We also have the Legacy Space Program. So when I talk about what we do at Downey Bunjack, I call it the sandwich, which maybe I should find something a bit more. Track 4:[11:24] Everybody likes sandwiches. What is wrong with a sandwich? Track 5:[11:28] We've had many food analogies on our show. Right? Track 3:[11:33] So it's through Legacy Schools, we educate the littles, the young people, so that the next generation of people in Canada understand the true history. But for those folks that are not in school, where do you learn? And that's often through your workplace and professional development opportunities. So the Legacy Space Program really leverages the concept of indigenous placemaking to create physical space within an organization, a corporation, a community that is representative ofthe internal commitment to do the work further reconciliation. And, you know, from a corporate standpoint, is that, you know, equity, diversity and inclusion, hiring and retention practices for Indigenous employees, you know, reconciliation plans,procurement, right, working with Indigenous businesses, so. I always say, you know, we educate the littles and we try and educate the bigs. And in the middle is all the, you know, fun stuff that we get to do in terms of, you know, amplifying Indigenous voices. Like we're taking over almost every radio station in Canada again this year on a day to listen, which will be September 30th. [12:52] Yeah, if you haven't checked it out, this will be our third year, which is very exciting. And we do a series of interviews that amplify indigenous voices each year. And they're, they're really powerful, powerful stuff. So I'd, I'd encourage everyone to check it out. Track 5:[13:12] Do you have any kind of standout examples? I don't know, in the past, you know, summer or this year of working with specific businesses, small businesses or specific schools, justto kind to give our listeners like an example of like anything that really pulled on your heartstrings of seeing action in work and just, you know, when you when you do volunteer time,you spend so much time on your own. And then when you kind of finally get out in the field and away from the computer, you get to experience some things. I'm just curious if you can give us like some standout example ofsomething that happened. Track 4:[13:48] Oh, gosh. Track 5:[13:48] Could you put you as many as him is my my questions are going to be super softball, so don't worry I was I was watching the the, the film last night the graphic novel film and youknow some of the interviewing at the end I think it was with Pearl, you know Pearl said Channy's sister right she said you know we need schools in all of our communities, not just publicschools like outside our own communities. We need schools within our own communities. She said a few things that just really made me, you know, kind of more realize what's been going on up there. And even from the U.S., you know, we never had heard of any of this stuff. Track 3:[14:36] Well, and it still happens, right? Like a lot of youth have to leave their communities to go to high school still in their village. The model, the experience that indigenous children experience in residential schools, that model still exists, but it's perpetuated in different systems, whether it's child welfare or justice, ormissing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Residential schools don't operate anymore technically, but how are there still those systems of oppression, right? And I think that's something that, you know, we try and help to unpack and, you know, the content that we share because, you know, when you look at, you know, the social indicators ofhealth for indigenous peoples compared to non-indigenous and the disparity is so great, you need to dig a little deeper and ask why, right? Track 5:[15:45] Sure, sure. Track 3:[15:46] Yeah. Track 4:[15:51] I... Oh, go ahead. Track 3:[15:51] Go ahead, I was going to say, but to answer your question about heartwarming examples, Yeah, yeah. I mean, it's tough, I think, for me to answer that question because literally every single day there's something that is just really beautiful. But maybe I'll just say it Because I flew back from summer vacation, my family lives in northern Alberta, and taking the UP Express from Pearson Airport. We have a partnership with Union Station, and we have a Legacy space there. [16:31] They're featuring an installation by one of our artist ambassadors, Blake Angeknyb. These incredible panels featured in Union until the end of October. The art is so beautiful and so powerful. There's actually a piece that he did of Gord in the series. Just seeing tourists, people not from Canada, but there's such high volume of traffic through Union Station, you know, interacting and learning and literally like tens of. [17:26] Thousands of impressions the opportunity to work with a partner like Union Station in a space like that. Because reconciliation isn't going to happen overnight. I always make the sort of joke that it's slow pressure applied over time, right? Like we're talking about systemic change. So, you know, creating these learning opportunities in our everyday existence. So it's not a question of are we contributing to reconciliation in a meaningful way? It's just a part of our practice. Track 5:[18:04] Yeah, that's great. Track 3:[18:05] That's great. Track 4:[18:09] I want to, I feel like I should break up some of the things I was gonna say to you and some of the things I wrote down, because I feel like it's just gonna be too much of a mouthful.And you'd be like, what was your question again? But I, so I haven't had time to watch the film yet. Because these jokers know I've been traveling all weekend. And I, I just, I'm going to probably watch it if I get a chance to download it on the plane when I'm on my way over to Toronto. But I've done a fair amount of research and I watched the ceremony where Gord was, I don't know how to properly say it, but invited into the community. Track 3:[18:51] Given a traditional name. Track 4:[18:57] Which like was a, you know, whatever. It was like a super, super duper emotional to even watch it. And a friend of mine had sent it to me. She's from, she's from Canada as well. And she, we talk about her on the show a lot. She's a huge hit fan. Sent it to me after the fact. And I was like, Barb, I've watched it. It's, it's just, and one of the things, sorry, this is a side note. Not related about what I was going to ask you but one of the things I loved about Gord's response in that video or when he spoke afterward he didn't say much and I think he was verycognizant of the situation in that a lot of people would go up there and kind of pontificate and make comparisons and say yeah this is like this and like but he kind of got the The fact that,like... He's like, there's nothing I can say. Like, in a sense of like, like, I can't even relate to some of the suffering, the things that have gone on. I'm just, you know, grateful to be invited into this community and to be a part of it and to do whatever he can. That was one of the cool things, side note. But what I, I guess what I was going to ask you was was because we've talked about it a lot on the pod. I don't know if you've ever, you're aware of at least the concept of this podcast and like, how it came about. Track 3:[20:23] I was creeping you guys this morning. All right, I got to listen to a couple. I got to listen to a couple. Track 4:[20:33] Well, because of JD, like, yeah, this is about the tragically hit, but like, you know, take the snowball effect over time. Like, I had no idea. I mean, honestly, I had heard mutterings on political podcasts and things that I listened to about reconciliation in Canada. But other than that, it's like a of the surface of what your average American would even know. It's like you hear something in passing at a coffee shop, and that's it. Other than that, I would have never known about the Downey Wendzik fund and all this story of Chani Wendzik, Nothing. I don't know, because I feel like Gord, especially when he called out Trudeau, at the concert, he looked right dead at him. [21:26] I took some guts, man. and you know, the call to action, which I love the education aspect of it, but I feel like that call to action is such an important factor when it comes to thework that you guys do. And like, you know, I guess my question is like, is, do you think, is there anything that you would think if like there's Americans listening to this right now we can do other than just talkto people and be like, Hey, do you know this story about this kid? Do you know, and like share it? Because we learned about it by listening to the tragically hip. That's the only other, there's no other reason we would have, we would have figured this out. Track 3:[22:10] And I mean, the experience of Native Americans, uh, is mirrored closely to to that of Indigenous people in Canada too, right? I would say, yeah, I find that in our work. So we have some of our legacy space partners, you know, have offices in the U.S. and, you know, our, you know, North American companies, I guess. And, you know, what's been expressed to us is just like how far behind work around reconciliation and even just any awareness at all of like the true history of indigenous or NativeAmerican people in Canada and the US. And I think, you know, there's really important work being done in the US too that I think will come to the forefront. It just it takes time, right? Like it's, you know, it's by design in terms of how that's been set up. That's right. But, you know, as Indigenous people, you know, as we become lawyers and doctors and politicians and you know, learn how to fight for, you know, rights and restitution,these things has come up. Track 2:[27:30] I really like, you know, you're talking about the call to action a minute ago, Pete, and I like the messaging around your current call to action, Sarah, the do something. The do something hashtag is like, I've used that in an email just that I sent out today, you know, reminding people of this event, that that's one way you can do something, You can come toour event or you can donate directly to Downey Wenchak Fund through a link that we have. What was the genesis of that sort of campaign and idea? Because it's very bold. Do something can be very bold, I think. I'm just interested in learning. Track 4:[28:21] It's sort of aggressive, which is maybe it's not by design, but it's good. I like it. Track 2:[28:26] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Track 4:[28:28] It's almost aggressive. Track 3:[28:31] I think there was sort of this feeling of like, well, you know, that happened a long time ago and you know, I was, I, I was not responsible for the creation of residential schools. So like, what is, what is my role or responsibility? And to that, I would argue, if you live in Canada, if you are part of this society, then you have something that you can do, and that social contract of what we all agree to live here together,that's part of it. And whether it's just learning so that you're a little less racist, a little less ignorant, it's not a bad thing. It's not harmful to you and it only creates a more just and equitable and safe society for indigenous peoples in this country. So, you know, the do something was A. Don't be immobilized by this sort of deferral of responsibility. Don't feel like you don't have a role to play or something to contribute. And seriously, do something because those small actions, we call them reconcili-actions or meaningful acts that drive... Track 4:[29:58] That's a cool, cool word, man. Reconcili-action. Track 3:[30:03] And it's, you know, it makes a difference, right? Even if it's just, you know, talking to your kids and finding out what they're learning in schools, or, you know, going, looking atwhat's happening in the company that you work for, or, you know, maybe just one of your buddies is, makes a slightly offside joke, and you're just like, dude, that's not okay, right? It's, you know, taking that step to, you know, lean into the discomfort and just do something that creates meaningful and positive change. Track 2:[30:38] Yeah, that's beautiful. Track 3:[30:42] And it's an excellent hashtag. Track 2:[30:43] It is an excellent hashtag. Yeah. Track 5:[30:47] That's good. I'm finding kind of a lot of what you're talking about being being executed the smartest way by younger people. You know, my son is basically studying sociology and social issues in university right now and he schools us all all the time. You know, it's just he born and raised in Portland, Oregon, probably the most progressive city in the US really. And it's just so reassuring to hear things from him. He had no idea about the indigenous struggles in Canada, but it wasn't necessarily news to him. He was kind of half expecting what I was talking about as I was talking about it. And it's just so good to share these ideas and share these issues, especially with the younger folks, because they're the ones who have to continue living it. Like you said, all of these things become pandemic across all these other issues. Even though the system may have ended, it's still alive. So it's so good to tap into the younger folks with all this stuff. It's just really. Track 2:[32:02] I've done all my learning through my oldest daughter. She's 13. So I'm one of those people, Sarah, who was like, my eyes were widened. And it was like, we didn't learn this in school, Riley. Like, we didn't, like, you're talking to me so matter of fact right now, and I'm so happy to hear you talking matter of fact, but it's like, Ididn't know any of this, you know? Track 4:[32:31] Sarah, I wanted to ask you something too, And this is more, and I don't know if this is like a. Opinion of like Donnie Wendjick or your opinion, or feel free to like, be like, this is Sarah speaking and not Donnie Wendjick's being or whatever, however, but I feel like, because youmentioned earlier about the, the kind of this, the same sort of dynamic in terms of the United States and indigenous Native Americans in the United States and, and kind of that struggle. But in terms of the call to action, and I'm sorry if this sounds like a very complex question, but I'll try to be articulate. [33:17] I think when it, because a lot of conversation that I see and occurs in the United States in terms of indigenous people, minority and underrepresented groups in the United States. A lot of times there's the education of it and I feel like the United States is more or less good at educating people and that awareness is there. But in terms of connecting the dots, there's not a really good way that we do it in in the United States. And one of the things that always comes to mind when I think about this issue is a speech that Martin Luther King gave at the Riverside Church one year to the day before he died, right? And you know who Martin Luther King is. You're not living under a rock, but I don't know how much you guys study him in your schools and who he was and what he was really actuallyabout, because they've got statues of him in Washington DC now, but during the time where he was most powerful, people hated him. [34:30] And this particular speech at Riverside Church, he talked about the relationship between the imperialist power of the United States and the military, and how that relationshipdirectly affected the oppression of minority and indigenous groups and civil rights in the United States. He made that connection. Whereas I don't think people, meaning that like, okay, yeah, we can be all for it here, but when we're doing it in other countries, it's like, what's... [35:05] How does that change? And as you know, Canada is very supportive of the United States in many of its overseas conquests, so to speak, as we say here in Spain. So I guess the question I'm asking is, do you even personally, and again, you don't have to speak from Danny Wenjack perspective, but do you, because that's something I talk about withpeople. Do you guys have that connection? Do you guys see that? Is that something that you hear whispers of within this conversation? Because I think it's important. I feel like it's important. I feel like there's value in drawing that connection between oppression and past crimes of a country and what the country's doing atthe moment. And it helps speed along that process of the call to action, as we said. I don't know, does that make any remote sense of what I'm trying to say to you? Track 3:[36:03] Yeah, well, I would say, I would say yes. And I can say that is Sarah or as Downey Wenjack. I think, you know, I think that connection is really what allows an organization like the Gord Downey and Chani Wenjack Fund toexist, right? If you think about, you know, What is the true role of rock stars, right? Typically, like political activists, right? Or, you know, poets, but they've always pushed, right? You think of all the greats, there's a social commentary there that's, you know, reflecting on the choices we make and how we live. And sometimes they explicitly call out the Prime Minister, right? You know? And I think. You know, there's been so much work done by incredible Indigenous leaders to ensure that, you know, this didn't stay hidden, like the injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples in thiscountry, you know, came to the forefront of, you know, the general understanding of our history in this country and our identity as Canadians, and what that means, and how do you workthrough it, and what does that mean really from a policy perspective. [37:32] I honestly, I've seen so much change in the last five years even, where people actually want to know what the platforms are of politicians with regards to indigenous relations andreconciliation, whereas I would say ten years ago, you wouldn't even be able to find anything. [37:57] On their web pages or whatever around that. That speaks to how far we've come, but there's still a long ways to go. It's just continuing to look at the systems themselves and saying, does this still serve us? Does this still make the most sense? How can we continue to evolve and grow as we evolve and grow as humans and societies? And, you know, it's important for us to be intentional and reflective and sometimes critical, right? We've, you know, I, my sister and my niece came to visit and we were talking about, like, you know, the show Friends and how, like, it has not held up to, like, the test of time, like, it'sextremely homophobic and it's, you know, like, you see a show like Seinfeld, and those jokes are still, they're still funny, right. But, you know, some of the that content that you know, the big hit show, and you're just like, this is so cringy. I can't even like watch this stuff anymore. Right. Track 4:[39:18] And I think sitcoms are the lowest common denominator, right of the day when it comes to comedy. So yeah, For sure. Track 3:[39:26] But I think, you know, to wrap it all up, I think those connections are pretty prominent in Canada, but I think that's also a byproduct of the fact that Indigenous Peoples have rightsand are, you know, title holder to treaties and also land, right? And getting land back after being displaced, or having the land back. The terms of the treaty is not honoured, right? And, you know, as we become more sophisticated and become fancy lawyers, you know, these things work their way through the justice system and you see Indigenous peoples andcommunities winning those cases. And so it kind of also comes to the point of, like, we have to care about this, right? Track 4:[40:28] Yeah, you, I mean, you, you summed it up and I think the, the, the thing that I, that I like about, like you guys, you said sometimes even being critical, which is really cool because alot of, I feel like not, I wouldn't even say a lot, but I, I, sometimes there are examples of organizations that it's weird, like, you know, they, they, they get a win or they get a big win. And then after that, it's kind of like, yeah, we got to win, win for the day. Like, let's, let's pack it up, go home for let's take a vacation or something. No, no. And, and when you talked about like, having the indigenous and non indigenous events, like that's the that's this, that's the again, the call to action, because what you're doing is you'rebringing people together. You know, when you hear people's stories. Everybody can relate. You know, it's easy to say you're so different than me because you're this, you're that, you speak this language, you're born to here, your skin colors that whatever.But like everybody's the same dude. We all try coming out of our mama. We all poop when we're kids. And we all cry the day the moment before we die. You know, everybody's the same. Everybody wants the same. I feel like when you have those, you make those connections with people through those events is really important. Track 3:[41:52] When you create cross cultural understanding, it's really hard to other each other, right? Track 4:[41:59] Totally. Track 3:[41:59] Because there's an appreciation and a respect and an understanding for the strength and beauty and resilience of Indigenous peoples and cultures, right? So, yeah, it's... Track 4:[42:11] You recognize the human being in front of you and you're like, Oh, we're literally the same thing. Track 2:[42:16] Yeah. Track 4:[42:17] Where are we? Where are we? Yeah, dude, that's, that's cool. Track 2:[42:23] Is there anything else that you want to add, Sarah, about Truth and Reconciliation Day or the Secret Path Week? Oh, yeah. Track 3:[42:34] Well, I guess sort of the thing I always say is if you don't know where to start on your own reconciliation journey, or you know, you haven't really engaged in the conversation thatI'll always say, that's okay. You can always do something, right? And Downey-Wenjack makes that pretty easy, for people to have a place to start. You know, we have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up on September 30th. So we have a bunch of different webinars and learning opportunities that we're doing ourselves. [43:12] You know, whether it's like for parents about teaching your kids about residential schools. We have one of our team members at Downey-Von Jack, his whole family is talking about intergenerational resilience and sharing stories from families of residential school survivors. So, you know, we have a whole bunch of different opportunities to learn and engage and so I just really encourage everyone to follow us on socials if you don't know where to start. Start. And, you know, when you're doom scrolling, you'll see some content in between, you know, the recipe for next week and some push notifications for waterproof shoes. And maybe that that one that one post will be the one to inspire you to to join us in this path towards reconciliation. Track 2:[44:07] That's great. Well, thank you so much for joining us today. It's, It's really nice to get a better understanding of both the Downey Wenjack Fund and your story, to hear your story. We're grateful that you made some time to join us today. So thank you very much. Track 3:[44:29] Well, and thank you for supporting our work at the Downey Wenjack Fund through the event. I think it's happening tonight. Yes. Track 2:[44:37] Yes. Track 3:[44:38] And thank you. Thank you for everyone who's listening and coming out. We really appreciate the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gettinghiptothehip/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here's the trailer highlighting the podcast introducing Ms. Sarah Delannoy, MSW. She is a Social Worker who is making an impact both locally and Internationally!!! She has been dubbed a "Citizen of the World"!! Sarah Delannoy is a Site Manager of a national early education organization called “Jumpstart”. She hosts the Jumpstart program at Pace University where she supervises and coaches' college students.  She prepares students to implement a language and literacy program at head start preschools in lower Manhattan. She is a May 2023 Graduate of the Adelphi University School of Social Work where she obtained her Master's in Social Work. Make sure to tune in on Thursday, July 27th @ 5AM wherever you get your podcast!! The video versions of this podcast will be available on our YouTube & Spotify Channels as well.

On the ASF's May Sounds from Scotland, we highlight some of our favorite performers across the globe. Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights Raintown, a country duo that is touring all across the UK. Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dancer Heather McCabe, and we see her wonderful dedication. We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes in the beautiful Hudson Valley. His band of the month is Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire. Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus #raintown #roddyhart #Scots #highland For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org To learn more about Raintown, please visit https://www.raintownmusic.com To learn more about Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire, please visit https://rhlf.co.uk Follow Heather McCabe's journey on her Instagram, @noisefootprint

On the ASF's June Sounds from Scotland, Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights the the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, who has over 40 youth members and will be traveling to the Southern States later this year. All of their dates and times will be included below. We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes and his time meeting Hunter & McMustard during Tartan Week. Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dance Mom, Cynthia Wright, who tells us all the in and outs of highland dance competitions. Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus #tartan #tartanweek #asf #AmericanScottishFoundation #SoundsFromScotland #edinburghfringe #hunter&mcmustard #orchestra #highland #fiddleplayer #TartanDay For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org To learn more about the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, please visit https://www.fiddleorchestra.com/ Is you are from any of these cities, please join the orchestra on their southern tour! Thursday July 20th at 7pm Charles Wadsworth Auditorium 25 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263 Saturday July 22nd at 7pm First Congregational Church 1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis TN 38104 Wednesday July 26th at 5pm (followed by a ceilidh) Briggs Assembly Center, St. Paul' High School 917 South Jahncke, Covington, LA 70433 Saturday July 29th at 7pm MATCH - Mid Town Arts & Theatre Center 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 To listen more of Hunter & McMustard, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@UCNmXYoG7ygoekbcORG0mgAQ

On the ASF's May Sounds from Scotland, we highlight some of our favorite performers from Tartan Week NYC. Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights the Laurettes, a female duo that joined us on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park. We learn about Noisemaker, who is taking their new musical, Scots, to the Fringe Festival this summer. Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dancer Heather McCabe, and we see her wonderful dedication. We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes and his time meeting the great musicians during Tartan Week. Finally, we see an excerpt from the Scottish Police & Community Choir. Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus #tartan #tartanweek #asf #AmericanScottishFoundation #SoundsFromScotland #edinburghfringe #laurettes #choir #highland #bagpipemusic For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org To learn more about the Laurettes and their upcoming performances, visit https://www.thelaurettes.com/ To learn more about Noisemakers and the upcoming performances of Scots at Fringe, visit https://www.noisemaker.org.uk/ It will be playing at A Play, A Pie, and a Pint in Edinburgh. Follow Heather McCabe's journey on her Instagram, @noisefootprint To learn more about the Scottish Police & Community Choir, please visit https://policechoir.com/

Madi Franquiz Youth Ambassador At just 25 years old, Madi Franquiz stood on the floor of the United Nations 77th General Assembly to advocate for kids who missed the same benchmark as her: the 3rd Grade Literacy Benchmark. The “3rd Grade Benchmark,” is indicative of future success a child will have in school. It was a benchmark that I missed. Living in poverty during her 2nd grade year, Madi's family struggled with access to basic necessities of life, including books. She never dreamed that someone like her could one day attend college, much less write a book, or compete for Miss Texas. Madi's father came into the country with a Spanish-English dictionary and struggled to learn English as a second language. The literacy journey happened generationally for her family. Today, Madi is living the American Dream. Madi is a graduate student who is on track to begin her PhD in International Public Policy and Economics. She is an author, having self-published eight children's books. She even delivered an address at the World Literacy Summit in Oxford, England. In 2022, Madi was named an ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation andthe youngest founding member of the World Literacy Task Force operating under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4. She currently serves as its first Youth Ambassador. Her advocacy work has been recognized internationally. She has spoken to over 40,000 people around the world and served as a U.S. Delegate at the 2023 World Literacy Summit. Madi beat the statistics.  Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Meet my new friend who is a Queer Youth Ambassador for the LGBTQ Community Center Greater Cleveland. Listen to their story on who they are, why they became and Ambassador and their love for plants!  for information on the center visit: lgbtcleveland.org  Listen. Learn. Love.  

In this episode of the Sustainable Minds podcast, Pranjal Mathur, Climate Risk and Strategy Analyst at KPMG UK joins Gary Baker and Roxanne "Rocket" White to delve into the role UNITE 2030 plays in assembling and fostering the next generations of ESG leaders, as well as the importance of corporate brand core beliefs and ESG practices in creating a sustainable future. Pranjal is a passionate and motivated individual with a keen interest in Environmental Management, Sustainable Finance, and the intersection of Technology and Policy. As part of his position at KPMG, he holds various responsibilities, including project delivery for diverse clients in different sectors, focusing on climate-related subjects. Additionally, Pranjal serves as the Youth Ambassador for UNITE 2030, a global platform that empowers young individuals to make a positive impact and drive global change by the year 2030. Before KPMG, he was an ESG Analyst at Eight Versa and Head Of Research at The Green Enterprise Institute.

The Hollywood depictions of Tourette Syndrome don't tell the whole story. On May 15, the Tourette Association of America will kick off a month-long campaign to raise awareness for this somewhat misunderstood neurodevelopmental disorder. To show our support and explore the ways that Tourette affects and presents in different people, we spoke with SMB Service Specialist Claudine Venuto and her son Nick. Nick has Tourette Syndrome and served as a Youth Ambassador for Tourette Association of America in South Carolina.

It's a moving season finale episode talking with guest Allen Shoaff (a Tourette Association Rising Leader and Youth Ambassador) after highlighting the upcoming Tic Con and a dedication to a Touretter the community recently lost. A subsequent project seeks to build a top-class treatment facility for complex cases of Tourette.  Thanks so much to the Tourette Association of America for making another season of episodes possible.  Tw: Some discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, depression during our conversation with Allen.  Condolences to the family and friends of Ryan "Larry" Lawrence. Obituary with clinic donation info.  Tic Con - https://touretteconference.org/ 

On the ASF's March Sounds from Scotland, we prepare for the countdown to Tartan Week NYC by hearing from our friend Craig Weir, piper extraordinaire and one of our highlighted performers for the ASF's Pipes on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park! Craig also gives us a sneak peak at his band, Gleadhraic, who will also be joining us live in NYC for Tartan Week! We then hear from Highland Step-Dancer Sophie Stephenson, and see some of her wonderful perforamnces. We finally pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes. Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org

Caleb Glisson, a high school student from Woodstock, recently completed training as a youth ambassador for the Tourette Association of America. Glisson was selected along with 60 other students from around the country to attend the training in Washington, D.C. After completing training in how to tell their story of life with Tourette Syndrome, and how to accurately advocate for the Tourette community, the students met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group     For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/    https://cuofga.org/   https://www.drakerealty.com/   https://www.esogrepair.com/         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding alternative ideas for teens to work through mental health issues is a passion for 13-year-old Taanvi Arekapudi. Her best-selling book is Uplift Teens Today; coping strategies for mental healthThis is the first "teen to teen"mental health book, and the author offers coping strategies and encouragement for peers to reach out to a trusted adult, friend or sibling when thoughts go dark.Through her own journey, Arekapudi rose up and became the Youth Ambassador of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Arekapudi shares her mental health crisis story and what turned her emotions into healthier thoughts. Listen to discover:- alternate ideas for teens having too much screen time- what is the Pomodoro technique- coping strategies- the mindfulness club- Think Positive GroupHer book is called Uplift Teens Today. Discover daily inspiration on Instagram: taanvis.inspiration taanvis.us

Nikita Dhawan is a high school student at the American Embassy School in New Delhi. She has always been passionate about animal rights and environmental conservation and is the founder of an animal welfare initiative called "Youth for Animals.” Nikita is leading the organization's flagship campaign #FreeShankarDelhiZoo to free Shankar, an African elephant languishing in the Delhi Zoo, from his life in solitary captivity. Nikita has filed a legal petition in the Delhi High Court for Shankar's freedom and has received over 200,000 signatures for her online petition. The campaign has been covered extensively by Indian and International media, including BBC, ABC News, Newsweek, Financial Times, Hindustan Times, Times of India, Indian Express etc. Nikita is a recipient of the prestigious Diana Award and the Youth Award from the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organization (FIAPO). Nikita is also a Youth Ambassador for Born Free Foundation and Earthday org and a member of IUCN's Commission on Education and Communication (CEC). Nikita is also a host for a UK based community radio station: All About Animals Radio.Socials:Website: Youth For Animals https://youthforanimals.org/FB: Youth For Animals - YFA Insta: Youth For Animals (YFA) @youth_for_animals LinkedIn: Nikita Dhawan https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-dhawan/Petition to free Shankar #FreeShankarDelhiZoo Mentions:Animal Liberation - Peter Singer (Book) Aspinall Foundation Yellowstone eco system Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

About Ieasha PrimeIeasha Prime is the Director of Women's Programming at Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Virginia and the founder of the DC Muslim Women's Conference. She converted to Islam more than 20 years ago after being a Youth Ambassador to Morrocco and Senegal. There she developed a thirst for knowledge that would cause her to sit at the feet and learn from some of the top Islamic Scholars of our time. After having participated in several circles of knowledge in the US, Ieasha decided to pursue religious studies abroad. She studied Arabic, and Quran at the Fajr Institute in Cairo, Egypt. Later, she moved to Hadramaut, Yemen and enrolled in Dar al Zahra, an Islamic University for Women. There she studied Aqeedah, Quran, Hadith, Arabic, Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Islamic law, Purification of the Heart and other religious related learning. She has received several scholarly licenses (ijaza). The work that she is most committed to and enjoys have been the development of Islamic programming, Islamic Studies curriculum and Rites of Passage programs for youth and adults. Majority of her life has been spent as an educator and activist. She is most passionate about combining Islamic studies, cultural art, activism and service for the purpose of training leaders to rise above whatever challenges stand in their way and that of the community they serve. In addition to her full-time work, she is the co-founder and Executive Director of Barakah INC, an organization committed to training Muslim women in traditional Islamic sciences with a focus on modern application. Sister Ieasha is recently known for her participation in the National Women's March, and the courses she teaches on traditional knowledge, the challenges of race and gender in the Muslim community and Spirituality. Ieasha Prime is a proud wife and mother of three children.About Basheer JonesBasheer Jones is an impassioned leader, motivational speaker, and spoken word artist with a positive message of empowerment and change. Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 25, 1984 and later transplanted to Cleveland, OH as a child. He graduated Cum Laude from the distinguished Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA in 2006 with a degree in African-American Studies. He later pursued graduate studies at Howard University in Washington, D.C.Basheer understands that true success is giving back, which is why he decided to move back to Cleveland, OH, where he became the youngest news talk radio show host at Radio One. Basheer has been interviewed by Time, JET, and Essence Magazines, and has been a guest correspondent on CNN, MSNBC, and CSPAN. Basheer played an important role in the city of Cleveland during the 2008 Presidential Election by hosting several Barack Obama rallies and held one of the largest youth voter registration drives in the city. He later became the Regional Field Director for Organizing for America and the Democratic National Committee during the 2012 presidential campaign.Basheer's dedication and commitment has enabled him to publish his first book, entitled, “I'll Speak for Change”. He is the President and Founder of The Basheer Jones Foundation, as well a proud member of the NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He has received various awards and recognition for his accomplishments including the Emerging Leader Award from Congresswoman Marcia Fudge and the Urban League's Distinguished Men Award.Basheer's indebtedness and passion to serve his community propelled him to decide run for City Council and win in Ward 7 of Cleveland's 2017 election. He is the creator of the Be the Change Leadership Series, in which Basheer facilitates leadership and character development workshops within various school systems throughout the state of Ohio.With his compelling, soul-stirring delivery, Basheer continues to bridge the gap between the youth and the elders by sharing his life experiences with words that inspire and motivate all who hear him. His dedication for speaking on behalf of the voiceless has allowed him to travel throughout the country and international circuit delivering his inspirational message of hope and change. Mr. Jones is a devoted community servant that strives to live by the affirmation that we must “be the change that we want to see in the world.”About Azeem MuhammadFor nearly twenty years, Azeem's comedy has brought laughter to millions of people worldwide. Whether across stage, colleges, corporate events or religious functions, the result is always the same: drop-dead funny. In 2005, he was the recipient of the MPAC Image Award, for his stand-up performance on the critically-acclaimed Allah Made Me Funny: Official Muslim Comedy Tour, which provided an opportunity for a healthy dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims; drawing the attention of The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. His ability to build bridges across gender, ethnicity, and religious lines has earned him the title of “holistic healer through humor”.Many in the media describe Azeem's humor as “conscious comedy”. His ability to intertwine touchy subjects in a politically correct society with charismatic candor, makes him sought out the world over.Azeem, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, began his comedy career in 1999 at the age of 26 while working at a rehabilitation center for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2005, Azeem made his network television debut on “Comic View”, which brought him to the attention of many clubs and colleges throughout the United States. His standout performances have taken him to over 5 continents, 37 countries, and a favorite on the seven seas; performing onboard Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line ships.His first full comedy CD “I'm Just Serious” was released in 2010, and his first DVD “Live & Unfiltered” was released in 2015. Azeem can be heard every week on his podcast “I'm Just Serious” on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.His latest endeavor, a one-man show “Funny, Faithful & Flawed” is scheduled to debut in 2020.About A Continuous CharityA Continuous Charity was founded in 2013 with the sole purpose of alleviating the Muslim students from the financial burden of interest (riba) on educational loans. By doing this, it hopes to bring about a generation of graduates that will have a strong Muslim identity and be well-versed in their fields, using both for the benefit of mankind.

About This Episode In part two of our interview with Juan Bendaña, we discuss his decision to partner with BeMe as our Youth Ambassador, sharing his advice with teens in the BeMe app and answering questions submitted by our BeMe Teen Advisory Board. Juan also talks about the role his Latino heritage played in his teen years, his experience growing up as a first-generation child of immigrant parents, and the mind shift he experienced when he learned to embrace his Nicaraguan identity. Our Guest Juan Bendaña is a sought-after speaker, author, and DJ who speaks to 50,000+ students, educators, and parents across Canada & the United States every year. He is the author of 12 Keys: How To Live Fully, Achieve Greatly And Lead An Epic Life, which helps students build better habits, boost productivity, & optimize their life. This summer, Juan partnered with BeMe to be our Youth Ambassador. His advice for teens is featured in the BeMe app and on our social media channels. About BeMe BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of social, gaming, and streaming engagement along with human coaching and clinical care. Our Hosts Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Chief Medical Officer, BeMe Health Hazuri Dhillion, BeMe Teen Advisory Board Producer Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health Date of Recording October 20, 2022 Closed Captions are auto-generated | The BeingMe podcast is a BeMe Studios Production. All rights reserved. © BeMe, Inc 2022

My guest today is Thando Mazomba, an MSc Graduate of physical Oceanography, All-Atlantic Ocean Youth Ambassadors, Marine Manager and co-founder and Co-director of The Beach Co-op.In this episode we hear about her academic journey in the marine and environmental space. She then discusses the importance of transformation and representation in the marine space which influenced her involvement in the All-Atlantic Ocean Youth  Ambassador for South Africa. Thando also chats about the work she does as the co-founder and Co-director of the The Beach Co-op and she discuss the "human centered" work and the importance to the community. Listen as we hear about this and more.Twitter & Instagram: @thandomazomba Facebook and LinkedIn:  Thando MazombaSupport the show

About This Episode Juan Bendaña wants to help teens gain the confidence they need to crush it in life. Drawing from his own experiences as an awkward teenager, Juan combines storytelling, humor, and LIVE DJ-ing in his talks to highlight a message that has a lasting impact. Our Guest Juan Bendaña is a sought-after youth speaker, author, and DJ who speaks to 50,000+ students, educators, and parents across Canada & the United States every year. He is the author of 12 Keys: How To Live Fully, Achieve Greatly And Lead An Epic Life, which helps students build better habits, boost productivity, & optimize their life. This summer, Juan partnered with BeMe to be our Youth Ambassador. His advice for teens is featured in the BeMe app and on our social media channels. About BeMe BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of social, gaming, and streaming engagement along with human coaching and clinical care. Our Hosts Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Chief Medical Officer, BeMe Health Hazuri Dhillion, BeMe Teen Advisory Board Producer Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health Date of Recording October 20, 2022 Closed Captions are auto-generated The BeingMe podcast is a BeMe Studios Production. All rights reserved. © BeMe, Inc 2022

Does your heart ever race when you know you should do something, want to do something, or feel a pull towards something special? Have you taken immediate action on it, and created something special from that internal calling? Or did you let it slip by, wondering what if? Come listen in on how this week's guest, Milan Lombardo, landed his dream job with Dan Churchill, created opportunities to learn from Bare Performance Nutrition's media team, and continues to spread his "Juice" for a sustainable world through action and an innate ability to follow his heart. Milan is a multi-faceted individual who prides himself first and foremost on being a man of action in the sustainability and care for our planet - he is currently attending Skidmore College in New York for the incredible sustainability program they have, and when he's not being a full time student, you'll find him as the Associate Producer for legendary chef, Dan Churchill, a Youth Ambassador for SeaTrees, the Founder & Host of his own podcast, The What's Your Juice Podcast, and all while building his own brand as a creative, as a storyteller, and as a really good human. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved our conversation. If you enjoyed this episode and found any value, can you please share it with one friend and leave a 5 star review? It's appreciated more than you'll ever know. @milanlombardo @coolin2322 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecolinwalters/support

Ending childhood hunger in America takes more than a change in policy, it requires individuals and organizations in communities across the country working together and sharing their strength. In this final episode of Add Passion and Stir's series exploring why food is the most important school supply, we hear from individuals committed to ending hunger in their community. From Chef Lorena Garcia and her nonprofit Big Chef, Little Chef that works in schools to help kids and families build better relationships with food to participants in No Kid Hungry's Youth Ambassador, join us to hear inspiring stories from those working to end childhood hunger and learn how you can get involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saira Nagda is a high school senior, looking towards her future and making a difference in her community.She is a captain of her Varsity Cross Country and Track Team.  She is on the leadership board for her school's One Love Club, which educates students on what are healthy and unhealthy relationships.She founded the non-profit organization, RePlay-It, which collects gently used and new sports equipment and distributes it to children globally to encourage more involvement of sport, especially for young girls.And she has Tourette Syndrome.  Diagnosed at age 7, Saira now serves as a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America, where she helps educate others on, and dispel the myths about Tourette Syndrome.I'm so grateful to Saira for sitting down with me to have a conversation about Tourette Syndrome; what it is, what it isn't, and how it has helped form her into the activated and incredible young woman she is today.  Support the show:https://www.neuroversitypod.com/resources

In the first episode of Building Better Season Three, we discuss fire and the role it plays in architecture and design. Throughout history, fire has shaped the cities we live in, and the risks of urban fire in a warming climate are ever-increasing. Host Christoph Lindner, Dean of The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, speaks to three guests from within and outside the UCL community to discuss their work with fire: - Professor Jose Torero Cullen, Head of the Department of Civil, Environmental, Geomatic and Environmental Engineering and specialist in fire safety engineering - Dr Eva Branscome, Associate Professor, Architectural History and Theory, The Bartlett School of Architecture and Mentor at SPID Theatre - Naomi Israel, Youth Ambassador for SPID Theatre and co-director of The Burning Tower which explored the impact and response to the Grenfell Tower Fire TW: This episode discusses the Grenfell tower fire as well as other fires from across the world and throughout history and has reference to death and injury; however, these will not be discussed in great, explicit detail. Date of episode recording: 2022-07-28 Duration: 36:18 Language of episode: English Presenter: Christoph Lindner Guests: Professor Jose Torero Cullen; Dr Eva Branscome; Naomi Israel Producer: Cerys Bradley

With Mental Health Awareness Week kicking off, online safety non-profit Netsafe has partnered with Bodyright to promote body positivity and awareness of unrealistic portrayals of the human body in the media. To discuss the campaign and the message they're hoping to send, Christina spoke to Netsafe's youth ambassador Andre Fa'aoso.

Ozie Nzeribe, currently co-starring in the new Apple TV+ drama Swagger joined me in The Locher Room. Ozie is an actor, rapper and model, whose creativity, talent and humanitarianism belie his young age. With his good looks, charm, acting chops, and dramatic story line, he is certain to be the breakout star of the series.A Youth Ambassador for the Grammy's, Ozie has become an internationally renowned recording artist, has modeled for Louis Vuitton, and is an extremely talented young actor. In addition to his current role in Swagger, he is also known for his recurring role as Todd in Shameless and previously guest starred in Jamie Fox's series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me. In Swagger, the series inspired by Kevin Durant's youth basketball experiences, Ozie demonstrates his natural acting abilities capturing the anguish of a young basketball player whose dyslexia impairs him from keeping up with the rest of the team. In his own life, Ozie conquered his own Dyslexia to become an A student defying many of his teachers' expectations and is currently working towards completing his college degree. Ozie will be here to discuss his feelings about conquering his own learning disability and then playing a teen with the same issue on Swagger as well as his mission to give back by regularly traveling to Africa to help end racism and poverty working with local communities. Please tune-in to meet this inspiring young artist. Swagger is streaming now onon Apple+.Original Airdate: 11/18/2021

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he condemns today's decision by the Supreme Court striking down a New York gun law that had restricted 'conceal carry.' He is then joined by Jacopo Bencini, who since 2019 works closely with Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, in the role of Campaign and Advocacy Advisor under the wider Leaders for Peace campaign project. The two discuss Rondine and its incredible work. Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, is a non-profit organization based in Tuscany, Italy. Through its restored medieval hamlet 15 minutes by car from Arezzo, it hosts university students coming from conflict and post-conflict areas from all over the world, especially the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, together with students from all over the Mediterranean and Italy. Rondine's approach is based on a methodology developed over more than twenty years of activity, called the Rondine Method for creative conflict resolution. At the core of the Methodology lies the residential experience, living and sharing rooms with the “enemy”, and the deconstruction of the “enemy” itself as a poisonous concept. Rondine's programs last for one or two years, and – as far as we know – are the longest, globally, in the field of creative peacebuilding. Once back home, all Rondine alumni receive support to implement local impact projects, especially if involving communities from the other side of the border. Rondine's students understood that this very experience could not remain a small, yet successful experiment in the Tuscan countryside and, in December 2018, went to the United Nations in NYC to launch a global campaign, called 'Leaders for Peace.' Through the campaign, Rondine's students asked all 193 UN Governments to invest more in peace education and the teaching of human rights in national school systems. So far, the campaign has been endorsed by Italy, Costa Rica, the European Economic and Social Committee, and Pope Francis. In 2021, Rondine gained the status of special observer at the U.N. Economic and Social Council. In April 2022, a delegation of Rondine was received in NYC by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right before his trip to Russia and Ukraine. Rondine is currently opening its horizons overseas and it is looking forward to hosting students from the United States for short residential experiences, building on successful experiences with Canadian universities over past years. Their website is www.rondine.org/en and their Twitter handle is @RondineNobel. Jacopo's handle is @JacopoBencini. Jacopo is an international relations, campaign and advocacy consultant based in Florence, Italy. He has a background in International Relations and several work and research experiences around the world with the European Commission, the African Union Commission, Chatham House, the European Economic and Social Committee, the German Development Institute, and others. He has co-authored studies for the UNFCCC and other intergovernmental institutions. Moreover, he has been Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign for three years. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZNmrBYxj YouTube - https://youtu.be/A1Nq9fJEXms Facebook - https://fb.watch/dQU6LDt_y8/

In this week's episode, I speak with Omid Razavi, the Executive Director, and Ethan Berkeley-Garcia, Youth Ambassador of It Gets Better Canada.I had such a great time hosting this interview. It's clear to me how committed both Omid and Ethan are to this important organization and the impact it's had on their own lives.Complete show notes, bios, and links ☞ https://darrenstehle.com/it-gets-better-canada/

Episode Notes In episode 296, I sit down with Max Charney, a trans teen living with Tourette's, and a Youth Ambassador of Tourette Association of America.  We talk about teenagehood with Tourette's, misconceptions, dating, disability and a whole lot more.  Enjoy!  You can follow Max on Instagram here: instagram.com/maximus__ts  Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdarkpod@gmail.com or going to this link: https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark  Support Bump'n and donate so everyone can access self-pleasure by going to  www.getbumpn.com  Hire Kristen Williams for disability centric therapy by e-mailing kristen.williams10@gmail.com  You can buy DISABILITY AFTER DARK themed MERCH HERE.  Support Disability After Dark on Patreon at patreon.com/disabilityafterdark   This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

VeganEvan is a passionate and talented young animal advocate committed to creating a healthy, compassionate, and regenerative world. He is the Youth Ambassador for APlantBasedDiet.org and a spokesperson for the Solutionary Species movement. Evan is also an ambassador for the global organization, Million Dollar Vegan. He is the World's Youngest Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator. VeganEvan has spoken in front of large audiences at several major events throughout the country including the What the Health-Cowspiracy Conference, Central Florida Earth Day, the Animal Liberation Conference, Tampa Bay VegFest, the National Animal Rights Conference, Asheville Vegan  Fest, VegFest Oahu and so many more!!VeganEvan is a voice for the animals everywhere he goes! He enjoys leafleting, protesting, doing marches, rescuing Animals, Helping with cooking demos, doing disruptions, and making videos and rap songs! Evan also participates in TV Demonstrations and Vigils wherever he travels. Most of all, he loves visiting all of his rescued friends at the sanctuaries where they are happy, safe, and free from harm.Shannon's journey toward animal liberation really got going on Thanksgiving Day, 1996, when she was just 9 years old. After she saw footage showing what happens to animals in order for them to end up on our plates, she never ate another animal again and immediately became an activist, stickering packages and holding demos outside of supermarkets.  After about 2 decades of eating a vegetarian  diet, Shannon was made aware of the atrocities occurring in the dairy industry — she had never heard this information before.  She also watched Cowspiracy on Netflix and then made the decision to transition to a Vegan Lifestyle overnight. Shannon is fighting for the animals and for Evan's future.  Since 2017, Shannon and her family have made it their mission to advocate, educate, and activate — they travel all over doing outreach & actions for the animals. Shannon is the president of the nonprofit Solutionary Species and one of the Cofounders of Animal Activism Mentorship. Shannon is a Campaign Manager for Million Dollar Vegan, Director of Parenting & Activism for APlantBasedDiet.org, and also a Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator!---This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Get 10% off the first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/carlyThis episode is sponsored by Terraseed: Get 50% off your first month of vegan vitamins at: https://lddy.no/11h0lThis episode is supported by SheThinx: Get a discount on your next order of period underwear at: Shethinx.com/carlypuch---Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Support Carly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/consciouslycarlyConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.carly/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciously.carly.blogConnect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlyjean5/Explore the Website: https://www.consciouslycarly.com/Music by Matthew Baxley

This weeks guest, Hugh Evans, is the CEO of Global Citizen. At 14, Australian-born Evans spent the night in a Manila slum. The harsh realities of his hosts' lives motivated Evans to challenge the status quo of extreme poverty. Following a trip to South Africa in 2002 as World Vision's inaugural Youth Ambassador, Evans worked on the Make Poverty History campaign and helped stage the Make Poverty History Concert (fronted by Pearl Jam and Bono). In 2011, under the mantle of the Global Poverty Project (launched 2008), Evans co-founded Global Citizen, and with it, the Global Citizen Festival -- a free, ticketed event requiring fans to perform anti-poverty actions in exchange for entry, recruiting millions into the war against global poverty. In 2015 alone, Global Citizens took 2.3 million actions, helping to secure commitments from governments around the world that are set to affect more than 210 million lives. In this episode we discuss the birth of Global Citizens, the power of education to change people's lives, How a night in the slums changed Hugh's perspective on life in addition to getting a Masterclass in Fundraising.

Kate Gilman Williams — How kids can save animals, why advocacy has no age limit and anyone can make a difference. | Brought to you by Trade Coffee (https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck). Kate is the Founder of Kids Can Save Animals, Founder of Club 15 – an extension of Project 15 from Microsoft, and Author! She launched Kids Can Save Animals to connect her generation with world-renowned conservation organizations, technologists, policymakers, and global leaders who work to save wildlife and wild spaces. Her goal is to save endangered animals. Born Free USA Kate was recently named the first Youth Ambassador for Born Free USA. In her role, Kate will speak to her generation about the exploitation and suffering of animals living in captivity, educate kids and teens that animals being used for any kind of human entertainment is wrong, what the illegal pet trade is, and how we all can help end the wildlife trade and trophy hunting. Let's Go On Safari At age 8, Kate authored the book Let's Go On Safari! which takes readers on a safari adventure and encourages children to speak up for animals who don't have a voice.  All sales from the book support the Jane Goodall Institute, The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Re:Wild.  So far, her book has raised over $15,000 for her conservation partners. When Penguin Random House in South Africa picked up Let's Go On Safari! Kate became the youngest author in history to sign two publishing contracts resulting in a global title release. In the Summer of 2021, Kate partnered with Jenn Hartmann Luck, Austin-based singer, and songwriter, to produce a song “Kids Can Save Animals.” With each download, 15% supports Re:Wild where Leonardo DiCaprio is the founding board member. Enjoy Thank you to our sponsor Trade Coffee Company Elevate your coffee ritual w/ sustainably sourced coffee delivered fresh from 50+ roasters. We'll help you brew a better cup of coffee at home. 5 Million+ Bags Shipped. Get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping when you go to https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). ► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Time Stamps 0:00 Announcements and Guest Introduction 3:56 How Kate Gilman Williams became an advocate for animals 5:31 The youngest published author in history 6:25 Why the cheetah is an endangered species 7:51 Why an elephant is killed every 15 minutes 9:23 Favorite Club 15 podcast interview guests 10:01 How technology is saving animals 11:47 Kate discusses her new song "Kids Can Save Animals" 13:15 Why Microsoft is supporting animal advocacy 15:09 Kate's interest in saving ocean life 16:32 Lessons learned from podcasting 17:00 Why anyone can make a difference in the world 18:01 Why finding a mentor is important 18:45 Advocacy has no age limit 19:02 How kids can become leaders in their community 20:33 In 10 years we can lose all elephants on the planet 21:29 The northern white rhino preservation 22:18 Born Free USA and quarters for Koalas 23:42 If something is important you will pursue it 25:46 The future of Club 15 26:17 Greta Thunberg 29:18 Wrap up Follow Kate Gilman Williams * Website: https://kidscansaveanimals.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidscansaveanimals/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/kidssaveanimals * Born Free USA: https://www.bornfreeusa.org    Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders. John is the host of the Passion Struck Podcast;  a show focused on exploring the mindset and philosophy world's most insightful people to learn their lessons to living intentionally and becoming the masters of their own life and destiny. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Stay tuned to John's latest project, his upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. 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"My biggest recommendation is to just start" - Bryan Spunt on how to succeed as an entrepreneurI am thrilled to bring you today's episode with Bryan Spunt who is the CEO of Seek Discomfort, the Chief Smile Officer at the Big Smiles Program, and the third Shareholder at PopSockets. Seek Discomfort is a brand created by Yes Theory. For those of you who don't know, Yes Theory is a YouTube channel with over 7 Million subscribers started by three young guys (Thomas, Matt, and Ammar) who believe that life's greatest moments live outside of your comfort zone. Their goal is to help people get out of their comfort zone by saying yes to opportunity. Bryan is the CEO of their brand Seek Discomfort which is an amazing clothing company creating a tangible calling card to push your boundaries, overcome fear, and live a more vibrant life. Bryan and I met on the beach last summer in Santa Monica when some of my best friends and I spontaneously drove to LA to meet the guys at Yes Theory. We exchanged info and a month later we sat down to record this conversation. In this episode Bryan dives into his come-up story, how he found a love for business in high school, how he became the third shareholder in PopSockets as a Sophomore in college, and how he eventually found his current position as CEO of Seek Discomfort. We specifically discuss:How to succeed as an entrepreneurWhat skills do good entrepreneurs need?How can I become a successful entrepreneur?The importance of giving backLiving in the moment rather than the futureHow to find a career that combines passion, money, and purposeIs going to college actually worth it?Is going to college a waste of time?I am thrilled to share this episode with all of you! Since our conversation nine months ago,  I connected Bryan with SeaTrees, a California based non-profit that I am the Youth Ambassador for, to establish a partnership with Seek Discomfort, through their Seeker Sustainability Program, so that Seek could become an OceanPositive company. OceanPositive is a term given to a company when they partner with SeaTrees. The certification is given when a company calculates their environmental footprint, then wipes it out through planting mangrove trees and reforesting kelp, then changes their practices so they aren't continuing their same ways of production and distribution that led to emissions. So as of NOW, every time you purchase Seek Discomfort, you are also planting mangrove trees and reforesting kelp. Head to the link HERE to shop Seek Discomfort and plant SeaTrees!Connect with Bryan and Seek Discomfort at the following links:Bryan's InstagramSeek Discomfort's Instagram Seek Discomfort's YouTube Yes Theory's YouTube Yes Theory's Instagram

Today's Guest Expert: Kate Gilman Williams     Kate Gilman Williams is Born Free USA's Youth Ambassador. She is a 12-year-old author, animal advocate, and entrepreneur. With her book, Let's Go On Safari!, she became the youngest author in history to launch a global title that is 100% philanthropic. Kate then founded Kids Can Save […] The post 5 Important Lessons 12 year old Advocate Taught Us appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

Brody was diagnosed with a tic disorder in fourth grade. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in sixth grade, which is a type of tic disorder. Brody said he sometimes gets short and quick muscle or vocal impulses.