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December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Nova Scotia's Humans Rights Commission celebrates this day by recognizing our province's human rights champions, with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with 16-year-old Jemma Bowers about her award win.

The sad passing of George Valarino ex GBC General Manager happened over the weekend.We hear from ex CEO Gerard Teuma about George.-GBC is auctioning off the private vehicle number plate 'G 1 B' and we just received a new highest bid whilst on air.-We give one final push to a Toy Drive, organised by the Environmental Agency with local charities to provide children in need with gifts this festive season. Ryan Asquez and Chris Segovia join us.-How can we protect health at the work-place? How can we promote wellbeing while also getting the job done? Ahead of the next GFSB event on health and wellbeing in the workplace, GP Dr Karl Alvarez gives us some pointers.-In sport, Jose Marie Ruiz tells us about late drama on the basketball court in the Sports News.-And decade of bringing together local speakers to share personal stories. We look ahead to the 10th edition of Gib Talks with Cultural Services CEO Seamus Byrne.And look forward to talking to Stella Bosano, winner of the Youth Award at the Cultural Awards.Stella is super talented, what is she working on? Stay tuned to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sarah Jane O'Sullivan about the fundraiser inspired by the life of Deputy Principal Diarmuid Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!In today's episode, we welcome Emilio Ramirez and Cerssandra McPherson, who served as judges for our Youth Awards this year.  It was a tough job, and we sincerely appreciate the contributions of all our judges.  Hopefully you can learn more about the process and what goes into selecting these amazing winners through this episode. Enjoy!And if you want to watch today's show via our YouTube channel, please click below:https://youtu.be/E03DKwm09HAThanks for listening! See you next time!

Hong Kong local Stephanie Ng  founded Body Banter in 2016 after realising the powerful role that discussion and advocacy played in her own eating disorder recovery journey. Through providing opportunities for community-building, advocacy, and open discussion, she hopes that Body Banter can amplify the voices of individuals and empower them to be the driving forces behind creating a more accepting and accommodating world. In this conversation with Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics she shares how her fascination with the relationship between language and mental health has led her to her current Ph.D. studies in a joint program between the University of Hong Kong and local mental health charity Mind HK, where she is exploring how storytelling shapes the ways we view mental illness and recovery in the Hong Kong context.Her work is internationally recognised, and has been featured on media platforms such as BBC, TEDx, Channel NewsAsia, Tatler Asia, NowTV, and Deutsche-Welle. She is the winner of the Young Changemaker Award at the American Chambers of Commerce Women of Influence Awards 2023, and the recipient of the Youth Award at Jessica Magazine's Most Successful Women Awards 2023. Enjoy this revealing conversation with Stephanie Ng*JD show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushroomsHere are some useful links for this podcasthttps://www.bodybanter.com/IG bodybanterFB Body Banterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1dxqc3OoQTed Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j2lNEgqTEARelevant episodesEpisode 97 - Addiction & Authentic Adversity with Chris Howe https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-97-addiction-authentic-adversity-with-chris-howe/id1527374894?i=1000651051718Episode 89 - Award winning Author & Human Performance expert, Dr James Rouse https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-89-award-winning-author-human-performance-expert/id1527374894?i=1000638161851JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5WckwJoint Dynamics Website - www.jointdynamics.com.hk Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!Welcome! Today's episode is a unique interview with the NEC Youth Award Winners.  We have:Brandon Liu – Youth of the YearBrooke Lovering – A.C.E. of the YearGabrielle Alea Willis – Legacy of the YearThese individuals represent some of the best in today's youth in the name of Exchange, so congrats!  We can't wait to see what the future holds for you. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click below:https://youtu.be/tT2yogmzK5sThanks for listening! See you next time!

Title: "Never Lose Faith and You Will Make It Through"

EPISODE 1700: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Lang Leav, author of OTHERS WERE EMERALDS, about fiction and authenticy, anti Asian racism in Australia and her love of the early internet as a place where she could escape how she looks Novelist and poet Lang Leav was born in a refugee camp when her family were fleeing the Khmer Rouge Regime. She spent her formative years in Sydney, Australia, in the predominantly migrant town of Cabramatta. Among her many achievements, Lang is the winner of a Qantas Spirit of Youth Award, Churchill Fellowship and Goodreads Reader's Choice Award. Her first book, Love & Misadventure (2013) was a break out success, and her subsequent poetry books have all been international bestsellers. In 2016, Lang turned her attention to fiction, and her debut YA novel Sad Girls shot to #1 on the Straits Times and other bestseller charts internationally. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Ng: Why Mental Health is so Difficult to Explain Steph is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, researcher, and founder of Body Banter, a Hong Kong-based charity that empowers young people to spark conversations about body image with curiosity and courage. Her influential voice in the field of mental health and body image advocacy has gained international recognition, and has been featured on prominent platforms such as BBC, TED, Channel NewsAsia, Tatler Asia, NowTV, and Deutsche-Welle. She is the winner of the Young Changemaker Award at the American Chambers of Commerce Women of Influence Awards 2023, and the recipient of the Youth Award at Jessica Magazine's Most Successful Women Awards 2023. Join Ed and Steph as they explore why mental health is so difficult to explain, Steph's own recovery journey from an eating disorder, and why she describes her mental health story like a disco ball. Instagram: www.instagram.com/_themightymunchkin Body Banter: www.instagram.com/bodybanter Ted Talk: youtu.be/_j2lNEgqTEA?si=_b0Y0njtX3gHCJ6n Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming

Winners of the 2022 Governor's Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 9 March 2023.The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel.These important awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community.South Australians nominate an individual, team or organisation that is passionate about making a positive contribution to multiculturalism and intercultural understanding and promoting our culturally diverse state.In this segment, we hear from Her Excellency and 2022 Youth Award winner Mr Ackim Mulumba. 

The more enterprising you are the freer you are.” How do you sell more books than anyone else?  You have to be a self leader before you can lead anyone else, shut off negative media, and read a book a week! Mark Victor Hansen has written 318 books and loves what the publishing industry was!  He's a student of the Depression.  His vision is to sell 1 billion books and help others do it as well.  “Whoever controls the story controls the future!” - Plato Today we are talking about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, doing 4 meetings a day,  and how he should have sold more books faster!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Place For Controversy. In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than 30 years, Mark Victor Hansen has focused solely on helping people and organizations reshape their personal vision of what's possible. His powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling and powerful change in thousands of organizations, and millions of individuals worldwide. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience's attention as well as their hearts. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful story-telling ability, he is one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. You may know Mark Victor Hansen as "that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy." A cultural juggernaut now celebrating its 11th year, Mark and his business partner Jack Canfield created what TIME magazine called, "the publishing phenomenon of the decade." With more than 100 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold around the world and over 100 licensed products in the marketplace, it is one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today. The Chicken Soup idea was just one of many that has propelled Mark into the worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author and marketing maven. The author of many books such as The Power of Focus, The Aladdin Factor, Dare to Win, The Miracle of Tithing and others, Mark Victor Hansen has an extensive library of audio programs, video programs and enriching articles in the areas of big thinking, sales performance, marketing, publishing and personal and professional development. Mark's latest book, The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth is destined to inspire the creation of one million new millionaires this decade. He co-authored this book with Robert G. Allen (best-selling author of Nothing Down and Multiple Streams of Income) published by Harmony Books, a division of Random House Publishing. His energy and exuberance travels still further through mediums such as television (Oprah, CNN and The Today Show), print (TIME, US News & World Report, USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur) and countless radio and newspaper interviews as he assures everyone of the inherent genius in all of us if we choose to access our centers of influence, leverage our strengths and take action. Mark Victor Hansen is the founder of MEGA Book Marketing University, MEGA Speaking Empire and MEGA Marketing Magic. Each of these annual conferences speak to the specific needs of those who want to discover, create and launch business empires. A passionate philanthropist and humanitarian, Mark teaches the principles of the four types of tithing: thinking, time, talent and treasures. Favored charities are Horatio Alger Scholarships, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Operation Smile, OCEANA , March of Dimes, Covenant House and Childhelp USA.. In the year 2000, The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Mark with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Each year, this association honors American leaders who personify the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth century American author Horatio Alger, Jr. As an award winner, Mark Victor Hansen's extraordinary life achievements stand as a powerful example that the free enterprise system still offers opportunity to all. In 2004, Mark was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International's Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He is also the recipient of the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA. In 2000, Northwood University honored him as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. In 2002, The University of Toledo presented Mark with an Honorary PhD in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund, which will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them. Mark Victor Hansen presents 50-75 seminars each year, serves as chairman of Mark Victor Hansen & Associates, Inc. He is co-founder and chief visionary officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. and is the president of One Minute Millionaire, LLC. Mark Victor Hansen is an enthusiastic crusader of what's possible and is driven to make the world a better place.   Mark Victor Hansen's Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@MarkVictorHansen101 Bookclub askthebookclub.com Mark Victor Hansen markvictorhansen.com Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast twitter.com/reenareena   My Daddy and I would love to know what you want to hear more of, less of, tell us your thoughts podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Drop us a five star review and subscribe  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy    

There is such a synergy happening in the kingdom. People call it a revival. People call it an ignite, a fresh wind, whatever it is that you want to call it. It's happening. And a conversation like today with Keenan Clark is going to just be further evidence of his connective power, of his presence, of his love, of his passion for his people. You are an Adam, my friend. Will you stand in that authority? Will you stand up in that grace? Will you own it?   About Keenan: Keenan and Beth Clark pastor a vibrant Young Adults ministry at Celebration Church in San Angelo, TX reaching hundreds of college students every week. On top of leading their YA ministry for the last 8 years since starting it, Keenan also has traveled to preach all over the country and internationally at conferences, camps, and church services for the last decade. Keenan is known for using his natural gift of storytelling and sense of humor to preach the uncompromising message of the Gospel to thousands of people at live gatherings. Keenan also utilizes his social media platform to preach to millions of people every month. Keenan and Beth are expecting their first child in February of 2023 and couldn't be more excited to raise a little world changer!   Where to Find Keenan: https://www.instagram.com/keenanclark_/ https://www.youtube.com/@keenanclark_   Mark Victor Hansen is a wellspring of knowledge, joy, and light. You are going to definitely need to grab your pen and paper for this episode, because he drops so many amazing nuggets.    He is equipped because of Who he's linked to - Jesus.  This is what the body of Christ is about, and I am beyond humbled to spend this hour of richness with him as we talk through the different pivot points, the different positions, the different elements of purpose connected to your individual destiny. There are so many pieces of work that are not only his or have been written by him or about him that you've got to get your hands on. You want to follow, subscribe, and check him out! He's the real deal!   About Mark Victor: Along with business partner Jack Canfield, Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide. In 2004 Hansen was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International's Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He is also the recipient of the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA. In 2002 The University of Toledo presented Hansen with an Honorary PhD in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund that will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them. In 2000 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Hansen with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award as an American leader who personifies the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth-century American author Horatio Alger Jr. In 2000 Northwood University honored Hansen as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. Seeing the desire on everyone's bucket list to write a book and their profound destiny to help, Crystal and Mark created a publishing company called: markvictorhansenlibrary.com. MVHL is a hybrid publishing company that is positively impacting the world of happy readers and writers that want to make a seriously impactful difference and leave a legacy. Mark and his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, have recently co-written their newest book called, ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny.   Where to Find Him: thebookask.com   Where to Find Tamra: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you share your message! https://calendly.com/sharon-tamraandress/45min Work with us! https://tamraandress.com/ TEXT Me (yes, it's really me!) at

Mark Victor Hansen is a wellspring of knowledge, joy, and light. You are going to definitely need to grab your pen and paper for this episode, because he drops so many amazing nuggets.    He is equipped because of Who he's linked to - Jesus.  This is what the body of Christ is about, and I am beyond humbled to spend this hour of richness with him as we talk through the different pivot points, the different positions, the different elements of purpose connected to your individual destiny. There are so many pieces of work that are not only his or have been written by him or about him that you've got to get your hands on. You want to follow, subscribe, and check him out! He's the real deal!   About Mark Victor: Along with business partner Jack Canfield, Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide. In 2004 Hansen was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International's Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He is also the recipient of the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA. In 2002 The University of Toledo presented Hansen with an Honorary PhD in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund that will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them. In 2000 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Hansen with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award as an American leader who personifies the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth-century American author Horatio Alger Jr. In 2000 Northwood University honored Hansen as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. Seeing the desire on everyone's bucket list to write a book and their profound destiny to help, Crystal and Mark created a publishing company called: markvictorhansenlibrary.com. MVHL is a hybrid publishing company that is positively impacting the world of happy readers and writers that want to make a seriously impactful difference and leave a legacy. Mark and his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, have recently co-written their newest book called, ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny.   Where to Find Him: thebookask.com   Where to Find Tamra: Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you share your message! https://calendly.com/sharon-tamraandress/45min Work with us! https://tamraandress.com/ TEXT Me (yes, it's really me!) at

Dr. Rose is a a licensed Sport Psychologist in Jamaica and a Chartered Sports Psychologist in the United Kingdom. She works as a consultant in Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean for the past 15 years to numerous athletes and coaches of 13 different sports. She is the expert voice on Sports Psychology related matters for various media houses in Jamaica. She completed both her B.Sc. in Psychology and M.Sc. in Applied Psychology at The University of the West Indies, Mona.  Currently she holds Ph.D. in Sociology of Leisure and Sport from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.   Across her academic career she has earned several honours including the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in academics in 2009, a distinction in her masters being the first student to achieve this honour in the history of the programme, is the first person to be appointed Sport Psychologist on all of the campuses of the University of the West Indies and was the youngest awardee of the Hall of Honour – High Achievers Through The Seasons at Westwood High School.   Dr. Rose is a trained teacher and has lectured and served as curriculum developer for Sports Psychology courses for the Jamaica Football Federation, the National Netball Association, and the University of Technology, Jamaica, Excelsior Community College and G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport and a board member for two high schools and a college in Jamaica. She is a PetroCaribe Jamaica 50th scholar. In her free time Dr. Rose loves Fashion, going to the movies, hanging out with friends, volunteering reading,traveling and painting. Alicia and Olivia discuss: The importance of Sports Psychology for athletes  How you can look after your mental health as in a competitive profession The way to thrive as a women in sports  The difference between working within UK vs Jamaica  Challenges working as a Sports Psychologist The importance of surrounding yourself with positivity  Connect with Olivia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-rose-ph-d-b5a05a52/ Purchase Olivia's books here Liv Appreciating Others: Guided Appreciation Journal https://a.co/d/84CrXLI Liv Letting Go!: Guided Forgiveness Journal https://a.co/d/c6wlB1o ABCs of Caribbean Sport - Marketing and Psychology https://a.co/d/9IWAuP1

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

The Association for New Canadians held an event last week to explore issues of diversity, equity, and anti-racism. The "IDEAS 2022" summit highlighted the impact immigrants are having on communities in this province. The theme this year was "Inspiring Creativity in a Diverse Workplace." Debbie Brown is with the Association for New Canadians. Zuairia Kamal is the winner of the Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Youth Award.

Mark Victor Hansen focused solely on helping people from all walks of life reshape their vision of what's possible, no one is better respected in the area of human potential than Mark Victor Hansen. Creating powerful change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide for over 30 years, Mark delivers proven messages of possibility, opportunity and action."You can easily create the life you deserve." - Mark Victor HansenYou may know Mark as "that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy."Established as a cultural icon in 1990, Mark and his business partner Jack Canfield created what Time magazine called, "the publishing phenomenon of the decade," with over 110 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold worldwide - one of the most successful publishing franchises of all time.With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he receives high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. Having spoken in more than 60 countries, Mark has shared his message of opportunity and action and created powerful transformation in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide.While the Chicken Soup series has achieved phenomenal success, Mark's other bestselling books include The One Minute Millionaire, Cracking the Millionaire Code, How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life, The Aladdin Factor, Dare to Win and The Power of Focus. Mark has also developed an extensive library of audio and video programs in the areas of big thinking, sales achievement, publishing success and personal and professional development.His endearing and charismatic style captures audiences' hearts as well as their attention in person, on television or radio and in print.Expanding his business ventures and leading by example, Mark launched Hansen House publishing in 2008, bringing the most compelling ideas from the world's greatest thinkers to print.Further, he has targeted the realms of television and feature film for his next steps in his own journey.Through his library of audios, videos, and articles in the areas of big thinking, sales achievement, wealth building, publishing success and personal and professional development, Mark continues to create a profound influence.Coaching and teaching aspiring authors, speakers and experts on building lucrative publishing and speaking careers through his MEGA seminar series, Mark produces top-notch, results oriented annual conferences.Recipient of numerous awards honoring his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic heart and business acumen Mark was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International Hall of Fame and accepted the Horatio Alger Award for extraordinary life achievement in the area of free enterprise leadership.Working tirelessly for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, March of Dimes and Childhelp USA and establishing his own foundation dedicated to literacy as a means to end poverty, Mark firmly believes that giving back is paramount to his own personal happiness and success. He is proud to be the recipient of the Visional Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of California (2004) among others.Please enjoy my conversation with Mark Victor Hansen.

In this episode we're talking with Maya Bhola, All-America John Parr Youth Award winner out of the city of Miramar, Florida. This award recognizes extraordinary civic engagement and leadership on the part of a young person in their community. Maya is the Founder of “Let's Picture It”. An inclusive mental health group that allows community members to openly discuss emotions and life challenges. As part of the group discussions they create illustrations that reflect their feelings and help share their stories. Maya sees the need to create places where we can come together and understands that the choices we make today -- around ocean clean-up, new builds, and green spaces -- will become the starting point for future generations. Explore More: City of Miramar Named National Winner of the All-America City Awards 2021 (https://www.miramarfl.gov/1922/Miramar-Wins-All-America-City-Award) Miramar, Florida Named 2021 All-America City Award Winner (https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/miramar-fl-named-2021-all-america-city-award-winner/) National Civic League All-America Finalists Presentations (https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/participant-presentations/) The All-America City Award (https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/)

Episode 88, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 88 - A look at academy coaching, a conversation with Ross O'Kane, UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award CoachIn this episode we talk with Ross O'Kane about his experience of coaching in the academy system for the past twelve years.Ross talks to us about his time as foundation phase lead coach at Luton FC and his approach to coaching. We discuss how academies approach player development, how sessions are structured and when a player might be played in a specific position. Ross also tells us about Street Football Tournaments and why he felt the need to set it up. Street Football Tournaments - https://streetfootballtournaments.com Ross O'Kane (Street Football Tournaments) – Twitter - @SFTLutonThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Roso & Dan catch up with Riley Evans after a successful awards night.

About Mark Victor Hansen: Along with business partner Jack Canfield, Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books is one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide.In 2004 Hansen was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International's Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He also received the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA.In 2002 The University of Toledo presented Hansen with an Honorary Ph.D. in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund that will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them.In 2000 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Hansen with theprestigious Horatio Alger Award as an American leader who personifies the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth-century American author Horatio Alger Jr.In 2000 Northwood University honored Hansen as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. Seeing the desire on everyone's bucket list to write a book and their profound destiny to help, Crystal and Mark created a publishing company called: markvictorhansenlibrary.comMark and his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, have recently co-written their newest book called, ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny.In this episode, Jennie and Mark Victor discuss:The story behind their written book about askingIncreasing your network of contactsThe effective way of askingSupporting a cause through your businessKey Takeaways:There is no harm in asking. Learning and practicing the art of asking can help you turn your dreams into reality.To keep your network of contacts growing, you must first figure out what you want and who you're going to talk to, then visualize the story of showing your intention as well as your expectation of a positive response from them.You have to ask yourself, ask others, and ask God. Asking yourself positive questions will yield positive results. Support charities or social causes that are close to your heart. Giving back not only helps you grow your business, but it also touches the lives of others, inspiring them to do the same and make a difference."Everybody's got a destiny code from the minute you were born. Your job is to find it." – Mark Victor HansenCONNECT WITH MARK VICTOR HANSEN:Website: https://www.markvictorhansen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkVictorHansenFanPageTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVHansenInstagram: https://instagram.com/markvictorhansen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvhansenFREE Masterclass that Mark Victor and Crystal are offering the listener:https://askthebookclub.com/CONNECT WITH JENNIE:Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/Email:  jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.comFacebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPLFacebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryFacebook group for Badass Crew: https://facebook.com/groups/BadassDirectSalesMomsInstagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryPersonal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellingerLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMasteryAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode we're talking with Justice Horn, All-America John Parr Youth Award winner out of Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes extraordinary civic engagement and leadership on the part of a young person in their community. Justice was recognized for his racial justice advocacy, law enforcement reform, tenant/houseless equity, and environmental sustainability. Justice serves as LGBTQ Commission Chair for Kansas City, Missouri and has begun a campaign to become a Jackson County Legislator. If successful, he would to be the first openly gay person of color elected to local office in Kansas City, Missouri. Justice believes in the need for representation and the value of community voice to identify their most pressing issues and solutions. Explore More: Youth, Social Media, Cultural Entertainment and Civic Action Fair Winners: https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/youth-social-media-cultural-entertainment-and-civic-action-fair-winners/ Kansa City named 2021 All-America City award winner: Recognized for work to build equity and increase resident engagement: https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1630/625 Rising Kansas City Leaders with Justice Horn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/197-rising-kansas-city-leaders-with-justice-horn/id1229279588?i=1000531999547 We Before Me - Justice Horn (Campaign website): https://justicehorn.com/ The All-America City Award: https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/

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Hello friends! Today I am thrilled to be Arts Calling the very awesome playwright/compa José Casas! Thanks so much for joining us today with your wisdom, anecdotes, and good cheer! And a shoutout to Alvaro Saar Rios for making this happen! A part 2 episode with José and Alvaro will definitely be happening someday soon! José Casas is a playwright, director, and Assistant Professor who heads the Playwriting Minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama at the University of Michigan. He has a B.A. in Dramatic Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a M.A. in Thetre Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, a M.F.A. in Playwriting from Arizona State University, as well graudate work in the Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities graduate program at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and TYA/USA. He is also a board member of The Children's Theatre Foundation of America. His plays, la ofrenda and somebody's children were recipients of both the Bonderman National Playwriting for Youth Award and the American Alliance of Theatre and Education's Distinguished Play Award. His book, Palabras del Cielo: An Exploration of Latina/o Theatre for Young Audiences was a recipient of an AATE Distinguished Book Award. His plays include aDoBe, the vine, 14, la ofrenda, Desvelado, a rose grows beyond the wall, jj's place, a million whispers in the wind, somebody's children, Pedro y El Lobo, and Flint. His work has been included in a number of anthologies such as The Bully Plays, Ethnodrama: An Anthology of Reality Theatre, and Theatre for Youth II: More Plays With Mature Themes**. His published work includes la ofrenda, 14, somebody's children, and Palabras del Cielo: An Exploration of Latina/o Theatre for Young Audiences**. He is currently working on Every Great Dream: Visioning African American Theatre for Young Audiences (2022); to be published by Dramatic Publishing. Check out the production of José's play, Flint. Available online for FREE! Visit brownplaywright.com for more information. -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing and sharing the podcast, your support truly makes a difference! Check us out for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

On the journey of life, Olivia Rose is recording a soundtrack – putting her emotional truth into heartfelt, relatable songs that mirror our feelings, formative experiences, and fondest memories. Growing up in her hometown of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose was surrounded by the sounds of country legends like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, along with influences of current superstars Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift. Songwriting and performing since 8 years old gave Olivia Rose the confidence to use defining moments to fuel her career. Performing on the intermission stage for George Strait led to opening for some of Canada's best: Dan Davidson, Brett Kissel, and Aaron Pritchett. Participation as a Finalist in the intensive Project WILD competition in 2018 followed, and attendance at artist development program, Canada's Music Incubator in Toronto. Olivia Rose has recently been honoured with a nomination for Rising Star at the 2020 Country Music Alberta Awards. She has also received recognition from her adopted home city Edmonton, including winning the Edmonton Music Awards' Rising Star Award for two consecutive years, the Edmonton Mayor's Youth Award, and a nomination for Country Recording of the Year in the 2019 EMAs. Olivia Rose's latest single, “Gold” marked her second collaboration with Juno and CCMA Award-winning producer Bart McKay. This “Head first, falling for someone you know is the real thing, no-strings-attached love song,” is now in regular rotation on CBC Country/Sirius XM as well as secondary radio stations across Canada. Taking time during the pandemic to hone her songwriting abilities and co-write with many talented writers, Olivia Rose has been hard at work writing for her upcoming project, a full length album set to start recording in late 2021. This steadfast country artist has found a means of connection with her fans through her charming nature, unabashed honesty, and will continue to show the world what she has to offer with her music. You can follow her at the following sites. Website: www.oliviarosemusic.ca Instagram: @oliviarose_music Facebook: Olivia Rose Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi

SEASON 2 EPISODE 27 HOST: SHEILA GLAVEE GUEST: RYAN HRELJAC PwS Quote: "You have what it takes to make a difference, all uou have to do is to start" Ryan's Quote: "You are never too young or old to make a difference" Ryan Hreljac is a Canadian activist, who established the Ryan's Well Foundation to bring water to people in developing countries. At the age of 6 he began a school project to fund raise for clean water initiatives.  Now at 30 years old, his organization has helped raise millions of dollars to bring clean water to more than one million people in seventeen countries around the world.  Ryan has received numerous awards including the Order of Ontario, the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal, the Top 20 under 20 Youth Award, and World of Children's Founder Award. Ryan's work has also been featured in dozens of textbooks and hundreds of books and magazines including Time, People Magazine, and Reader's Digest, as well as in television such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN.   The work of the Ryan's Well Foundation has become the story of countless people, young and old, from around the world who ignore apathy and realize that anyone, even kids in grade one, can make a difference. RYAN'S CONTACT www.ryanswell.ca PODCAST with SHEILA's CONTACT https://linktr.ee/Podcastwithsheila    

In this episode we discuss how coaches can best support and develop young grassroot players. Paul Barry, who has extensive coaching experience at the foundation and youth development phase, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences.Paul talks about the characteristics of grassroots players, what makes a good coach, the power of empathy and his G.O.A.L philosophy. Paul also gives us an insight into coaching workshops designed specifically to support grassroots clubs.To find out more about these workshops and the wonderful work Paul is doing you can reach him on twitter @PBazza07 or by email at paul.barry07@hotmail.com.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome

Tyrone Wilson is the Founder, President & CEO of iCreate Limited. His vision is to develop the region's creative economy and make the Caribbean a powerhouse in the digital, tech & creative world. Tyrone became the youngest CEO on the Jamaica Stock Exchange when he listed his brainchild - iCreate Institute, raising seventy million Jamaican dollars (USD 540,000). Tyrone is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including Jamaica's Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica's 50 under 50 Business Leaders Award, and the Caribbean Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year for the Caribbean. iCreate Institute: https://www.icreateedu.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://simonkuepper.com

In this episode I talk with Paul Robinson (@TheHalfTurn) UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author. Paul talks about delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, his top tips for an effective session and how his new book  `The Soccer Sessions Book`, combines the principles of session delivery from Youth Award with his own coaching practices.Here is the Amazon link to the book: The Soccer Sessions Bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Soccer-Sessions-Book-Prepared-Practice/dp/1782552197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33WN61U5SOH11&dchild=1&keywords=the+soccer+sessions+book&qid=1626635916&sprefix=the+soccer+sess%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode! E - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comT - @SoccerCoachCast

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Modern creative voices are finding a fresh platform to share their work thanks to social media. Today's guest is testament to the positive side of these content platforms and proof that poetry isn't a dying art form! Lang Leav is a novelist and poet with a brand new collection of work just released this month called September Love. She writes about love, loss and female empowerment and in today's conversation she is candid about the reality of sharing her work online in a digital age and the pressure that come's from having migrant parents. Our conversation was recorded on zoom so there's a few glitches but you'll really enjoy this episode as we cover a variety of topics from The Crown to a childhood mishap of cutting up family photographs in order to give her dad a 'haircut'! Sign up to our FREE masterclass with Candice Ford here: https://www.achievher.group/pl/240324 Profile: Novelist and poet Lang Leav was born in a refugee camp when her family were fleeing the Khmer Rouge Regime. She spent her formative years in Sydney, Australia, in the predominantly migrant town of Cabramatta. Among her many achievements, Lang is the winner of a Qantas Spirit of Youth Award, Churchill Fellowship and Goodreads Reader's Choice Award. Her first book, Love & Misadventure (2013) was a break out success, and her subsequent poetry books have all been international bestsellers. In 2016, Lang turned her attention to fiction, and her debut novel Sad Girls shot to #1 on the Straits Times and other bestseller charts internationally. Lang actively participates in international writers festivals and her tours consistently draw massive crowds. With a combined social media following of two million, Lang's message of love, loss and female empowerment continues to resonate with her multitude of readers. Lang has been featured on CNN, SBS Australia, Intelligence Squared UK, Radio New Zealand and in various publications, including Vogue, Newsweek, the Straits Times, the Guardian, and the New York Times. She currently resides in New Zealand with her partner and fellow author, Michael Faudet. Follow Lang on Instagram @langleav

A 16-year-old Otago Boys' High School student has won the 2020 Blake Youth Award which is part of the Blake NZ Awards run by the Sir Peter Blake Trust.

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Join the conversation as I talk with Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen about their new book ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!!Mark is widely known as an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer, author, serial entrepreneur, and member of multiple board of directors. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, with more than 500 million books sold. In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than 44 years, he has focused solely on helping people and organizations reshape their personal vision of what’s possible. His powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling and powerful change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide. With his open, honest, endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience’s attention as well as their hearts. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful story-telling ability, he is one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. You may know Mark as “that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy.” Mark and his business partner, Jack Canfield, created what TIME magazine called, “the publishing phenomenon of the decade.” With more than 500 million CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL books sold around the world, and over 100 licensed products in the marketplace, it is one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today. The Chicken Soup idea was just one of many that have propelled Mark into the worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, futurist, business leader, and marketing maven. ASK! THE BRIDGE FROM YOUR DREAMS TO YOUR DESTINY and YOU HAVE A BOOK IN YOU! Mark believes it again has lightening in a bottle and it will outsell even the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. The author of many books such as ONE MINUTE MILLIONAIRE, CRACKING THE MILLIONAIRE CODE, CASH IN A FLASH, THE RICHEST KIDS IN AMERICA, HOW TO MAKE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE, THE MASTER MOTIVATOR, THE POWER OF FOCUS, THE ALADDIN FACTOR, DARE TO WIN, THE MIRACLE OF TITHING and others, Mark Victor Hansen has an extensive library of audio programs, video programs, and enriching articles in the areas of “big thinking”, sales performance, marketing, publishing, and personal and professional development. His energy and exuberance travels still further through mediums such as television (Oprah, CNN and The Today Show), print (TIME, US News & World Report, USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur) and countless radio and newspaper interviews as he assures every one of the inherent genius in all of us if we choose to access our centers of influence, leverage our strengths and take action. And now, hundreds of podcasts world-wide.Mark Victor Hansen is the founder of MEGA Book Marketing University, MEGA Speaking Empire, and MEGA Marketing Magic, and Enlightened Millionaire Institute. Each of these annual conferences speaks to the specific needs of those who want to discover, create and launch business empires. A passionate philanthropist and humanitarian, Mark teaches the principles of the four types of tithing: thinking, time, talent, and treasures. Favored charities are Horatio Alger Scholarships, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Operation Smile, OCEANA, the Wyland Foundation, March of Dimes, Covenant House and is currently Co-Chairman (with his beloved wife, Crystal) of Childhelp Global Fundraising Campaign. In the year 2000, The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Mark with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Each year, this association honors American leaders who personify the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth-century American author Horatio Alger, Jr. As an award winner, Mark Victor Hansen’s extraordinary life achievements stand as a powerful example that the free enterprise system still offers an opportunity to all. In 2004, Mark was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International’s Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He is also the recipient of the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA. In 2000, Northwood University honored him as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. In 2002, The University of Toledo presented Mark with an Honorary Ph.D. in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund, which will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them. Additionally, Mark has ten honorary doctorates. Mark Victor Hansen presents 50 seminars each year, serves as chairman of Mark Victor Hansen & Associates, Inc. He is co-founder and chief visionary officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. and is the president of One Minute Millionaire, LLC. Mark Victor Hansen is an enthusiastic crusader of what’s possible and is driven to make the world a better place. Mark is Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. and President of One Minute Millionaire, LLC, and co-owner and founder of Natural Power Concepts see the video: naturalpowerconcepts.com. He is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Metamorphosisenergy.us and renewable energy and water company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Az. He is Co-Founder of Eco-World Technologies. He is on the board of advisors of Principle Solar, WET—Waste Water Technologies, and Cariloop. Currently, Co-Chairman of one the fastest growing alternative energy companies see: metamorphosisenergy.us. His massive transformative purpose: “To create energy and water independence for everyone, everywhere.”Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an international speaker, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Her expertise is in the field of human potential. Through her years spent as a Transformational Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert, she has seen people experience profound and lasting transformation in relationships, career, health & wellness, by tapping into their own inner resources. Having personally guided people from seemingly impossible states of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness—to triumph, freedom, and happiness, is what drives Crystal’s conviction that all people have unlimited potential for greatness if they only understand how to access those resources. Crystal’s research in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics provides the scientific knowledge she uses to help people use their minds proactively and evolve their consciousness to move themselves out of misery and into a fulfilled and happy life.Crystal’s personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. She is a Member of the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny Life™ a wellness company (skinnylife.com). Her book Skinny Life- The Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit, is available Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon.com. She travels the world with her husband, best-selling author and entrepreneur Mark Victor Hansen, speaking, inspiring, and teaching leadership. Crystal and Mark are releasing a new co-written book called ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny in Spring of 2020. They are both passionate about the health of our planet and the need to create comprehensively sustainable energy and water solutions. Together they are owners of Natural Power Concepts, a Hawaii based company focused on cleaning up the planet through natural energy devices. They live happily in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. 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If go-getter was a person it would be Toni-Ann Lalor! From being uprooted from Portmore and moving to Manchester, she learns to farm to fuel her dream of becoming an actress.  Her dreams are crushed but life takes her to Japan and the 2019 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant. She even became a recipient of the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Youth Development. Toni-Ann embraced all new opportunities but ultimately returned to farming where she now operates her own farm. 

Enjoy our presentation of Bob written by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead and published by Feiwel and Friends. It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house. Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy, or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who―or what―he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Bob has won numerous awards, including Booklist Editors' Choice - Books for Youth Award, 2018 and a Mythopoeic Award: Children's Literature in 2019.Bob is recommended for ages 8 and up for suspense. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/Bob_ReviewsThis title is available as an ebook and and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.Libby eBook - http://bit.ly/Bob_LibbyEbookLibby Audiobook - http://bit.ly/Bob_LibbyAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340

How tired are you right now? This has been an incredible season that has left many of us weary. Well we wanted to share a phenomenal preview of what you can expect from Healthy Leaders Summit next week.  This conversation between Alan and Hanna Gronowski is very refreshing and encouraging.  Take some time to sit with this episode and then do us a favor and register for Healthy Leaders Summit if you haven't already.  About Hannah Hannah Gronowski, Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, Speaker, Preacher and Author has always been wired to abolish cultural complacency, unleash lasting justice, and join the wild adventure Jesus invites us all to live. A passionate movement-maker, social influencer and voice for her generation, is now a sought after speaker at Leadership Conferences, Churches, College Campuses and Youth Events around the globe. Hannah is also a profile speaker for The Women’s Speaker Collective and a regular writing contributor for The Global Leadership Summit.  Host of The Generation Distinct Podcast and The Hannah Gronowski Leadership YouTube Channel, she has also been recognized by her community with a Leader of Youth Award for her work mentoring teens and serving refugee children through World Relief. Generation Distinct has grown to reach leaders all over the world with a 4 step Journey to discover the wrong you were born to make right, leading them to experience who Jesus really is. Hannah’s latest book, Generation Distinct: Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right released on September 15, 2020. Invest in your leadership Healthy Leaders Summit

This week I speak with Jermaine Rowe- we had a great conversation about the cultural value, codification and The Children form the Blue Mountain. This is EP23 of #MikesMomentOf … Code of Culture with  @jermainerowe Links  https://linktr.ee/aelsean or in my Bio.  Also michaelseanharris.com/podcast   #Jamaica #Myths #Superstitions #Folklore #Proverbs #culture #musicaltheatre #dance   BIO: Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica,  Jermaine pursued a B.A in Broadcast Journalism at University of the West Indies. He danced with the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and was awarded the Primer Award for Cultural Excellence, The Tommy Pinnock Award for Dance, and the Prime Minister for the Youth Award in Excellence.    Jermaine gained a scholarship to study at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance in New York. He then became a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem ensemble.    Credits include; Broadway: “The Lion King”  and “Fela”. Regional: “M’lima’s Tale” “Man of La ”Macbeth”, “Titus Andronicus” "Noon Day Sun", “Batboy”.   T.V and film:  Amazon Prime’s “Bwoy”,  Netflix “Freedom" and was an original cast in the National Theatre Live "Fela!".  Opera: “Il barber de seville” and “The tales of Hoffman”   Jermaine has an MFA in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College.  He was a recent semi-finalist for the Eugene O’Neils 2019 Summer Musical Theatre New-Works Festival with The children from the Blue Mountain presented at LPAC in the summer of 2019 . Original works : “A dream on an island”“Mom’s Eulogy” and “Solitary”   Jermaine is also an Adjunct Professor in Acting at the Laguardia Community College.

In this episode I chat and laugh with Camir Ricketts about his journey from Jamaica, Atlanta to New York and all the work he is doing now.Camir is a PhD candidate in Computational Biology and Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York where studies cancer genomics. He is also the founder of the MindsOf Initiative which launched their ‘Minds Of Jamaica’ mentorship platform in 2019. Minds Of Jamaica provides access to career mentorship for Jamaicans across the island. Camir is also recipient of the Prime Minister Jamaica’s Youth Award for Excellence in 2018. With a passion to share his story and his work with others, Camir has given talks at the University of the West Indies, as well as various conferences in the USA and Europe. Connect with Camir - Minds of Jamaica | Linkedin | InstagramShop Carry On FriendsOn Social @carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEnjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |InstagramSupport the show (http://glow.fm/carryonfriends)

In this episode, I have a chat with the beautiful Kristen De Guzman where she shares some amazing stories about the past few years of her young adult life and her dreams of the near future. Kristen is a recent college gradate with a passion for helping others which stemmed from her involvement with Thirst Project. At the age of 18, she was able to reach her goal of raising $12,000 for the charity. Later that year, she attended the Thirst Gala and went on stage to receive the Power of Youth Award. Kristen was able to take a trip to Swaziland and be a part of the project that provided the fresh water well for the people whose lives were being changed because of her. We talk about her path after high school from attending Berkley to why she transferred to her home state university. From getting praised by Alexis Ren to visiting the fresh water well she raised money for in Swaziland, Kristen is nothing short of a hardworking, and passionate successful young woman. She reminded me of the power of youth and the power of passion. I know you guys will leave feeling inspired like never before. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

GB2RS NEWS Sunday the 29th of March 2020   The news headlines: RSGB responds to Covid-19 Farewell GMT, hello BST Contest updates   Dave Wilson, M0OBW, RSGB President, and Ian Shepherd, G4EVK, RSGB Board Chair have a message to radio amateurs. “We hope that you all understand the very serious nature of the current health crisis. As you are now aware, the situation has dramatically worsened and we have all been ordered to stay at home unless travelling for a specific and unavoidable reason. As radio amateurs, we are in the fortunate position of being able to talk to other amateurs and chat to those who are finding it tough going. Ian and I are asking you, as radio amateurs, to please do one thing for us: search out local amateurs and arrange a sked, not necessarily on air: there are many alternatives we can all use such as video calls, or even a simple phone call. Pay particular attention to those who you know or learn to be alone or who are vulnerable for whatever reason. We are all in this together! Keep safe.” As the UK the clocks went forward 1 hour at 1 am this morning, the 29th of March, this means we will be on British Summer Time. Please note that many contests and other events often state the timings in UTC or GMT, which is one hour behind the local clock time here in the UK. As a result of the Government’s updated position on people’s movements, the VHF and HF Contest Committees has taken the decision that, until further notice, they can no longer allow any entries from stations operating from portable or alternative addresses or from multi-operator stations. Single operator entries from shared stations will also not be accepted unless the station is being shared by family members living at the same postal address. We have reached a point with Covid-19 that it is inappropriate for the RSGB to run the IOTA Contest in July 2020 in its usual format. We cannot encourage our participants to operate in multi-operator groups nor to travel to island locations where visitors are not currently welcome. We would like your opinion on whether we should cancel outright or should retain a contest this year for single operator, home stations only. We are also conscious that a large number of our Members are going to be spending more time at home than normal. Unable to enjoy many of our favourite outdoor contests we are proposing a series of home-based day-time contests to entertain and support one another. Both of these issues are detailed in a survey which we invite you to complete. This is at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RSGB_HFCC_2020. The survey is open until Friday the 3rd of April, after which the outcomes will be made public. Whilst the National Radio Centre itself is currently closed, as is the Bletchley Park museum, the NRC volunteer team have taken the opportunity to run some nets to keep in touch with each other. We are acutely aware that whilst in self-isolation, it is more important than ever to stay in communication, so what better way than using amateur radio? The NRC volunteers are running an 80m net on 3.730MHz most mornings at 10.30 am and a 2m net on 144.330MHz most afternoons at 2.30 pm. The NRC team have been enjoying an increasing number of stations calling in – and not just volunteers who work at the National Radio Centre. They have been joined by amateurs who had previously enjoyed a visit to the NRC or had planned to do so, all are welcome. Even if you can’t join the 80m net, remember that the Hack Green webSDR site provides an excellent monitoring resource. They look forward to greeting more amateurs and listeners in the weeks to come. Planning continues for the 2020 RSGB Convention, which is being held at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre from Friday the 9th until Sunday the 11th of October. As in previous years, our convention is being held in conjunction with the AMSAT UK Colloquium. The lectures are split into HF, VHF, Technical and General streams and there is, of course, the separate AMSAT stream which all of those at the convention are welcome to attend. It’s not too late to request a talk on a particular subject or to volunteer to give a talk yourself on a subject that you feel would be of interest. Please send an email to convention@rsgb.org.uk with your suggestions or comments. Bookings will be opening shortly via the RSGB website. As details of the lectures and other activities become available you will find them at www.rsgb.org/convention Radio amateurs will share the concerns of everyone about the seriousness of the Covid-19 outbreak. Governments all over the world are advising ‘social distancing’ to slow the spread of the virus and to give health services the chance to cope. Field days bring radio amateurs together and therefore represent an environment where social distancing is difficult to achieve. The IARU will not sponsor the Region 1 HF-CW Field Day in June. Single operator contests, however, remain a great way for those forced to stay at home to enjoy the magic of amateur radio. The DATV beacon on the QO-100 satellite has changed frequency and symbol rate to allow more space on the transponder for other users. The new transmission is on 10491.5MHz with a symbol rate of 1500kS, DVB-S2, FEC 4/5. A new band plan is being developed and will be published on the Wideband Spectrum Monitor https://eshail.batc.org.uk/wb/ as soon as it is finalised. The RSGB has just launched a new award designed for those aged under 26. The Youth Award encourages young people to build their on-air experience through a range of activities from listening on SDR, talking in contests to building antennas for specific bands or modes such as satellites. The award has four levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) and each level requires a minimum number of modes to make a minimum number of contacts. For further information see the Society’s website, www.rsgb.org/youth-award. The Cornish Radio Amateur Club organise International Marconi Day every year. This year it was due to be held on the 25th of April, Marconi’s actual birthday. Regrettably, due to Covid-19, this worldwide event has now been cancelled. So far 57 stations worldwide had registered and if you have any queries please contact crac.imd@gmail.com. Denby Dale and District ARS has announced the Mills on the Air special event has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They are starting planning for 2021 now and hope to have a bumper event next year. The organisers say thank you to all who intended to join in this year, stay in and keep well. Pubs & Clubs on the Air 2020 will not go ahead on the 15th and 17th of May. The organisers suggest that amateurs could still get on the air from home that weekend; you may make some new local friends. The RSGB has a Coronavirus Updates page that brings together some of these great ideas as well as its important announcements. Take a look at www.rsgb.org/coronavirus-updates And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week Due to the Covid-19 virus, all events in the forthcoming weeks are cancelled or postponed in line with Government advice. We will keep the Rallies page on the RSGB website as up to date as we can. Please send updates of your rally and event plans as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. Now the contest news Please note that most contest organisers are not accepting entries from multi-operator groups or from portable entries. Check the rules before taking part. This weekend the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC today, the 29th. It’s SSB only on the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands, with the exchange of signal report and serial number. On Tuesday, the 50MHz MGM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, the 144MHz MGM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m contest runs from 1900 to 2000UTC. Using SSB only, the exchange is your 4-character locator. On Sunday the first RoLo, Rolling Locator, contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB, the exchange is signal report and the locator received. Also on Sunday, the First 70MHz contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The UK Microwave Group second contest runs on Sunday from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend, the SP DX contest runs from 1500UTC on the 4th to 1500UTC on the 5th. Using CW and SSB on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number, with SP stations sending their Province code. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 27th of March. With the solar flux index remaining at 70-71 all week, conditions were pretty predictable. The Kp index rose to two or three at times, but on the whole geomagnetic conditions were stable. There was a large coronal mass ejection off the Sun on March 20, but it wasn’t Earth directed and didn’t affect us. It is at times like this when the slightest HF enhancement stands out. At 1030UTC on Wednesday the 25th the critical frequency as measured by the Chilton Digisonde rose to 5.675MHz, which meant a maximum usable frequency of more than 21MHz over a 3,000km path. But why did it rise? NOAA issued a warning that the greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels on Wednesday, with a peak flux value of 1,398 particle flux units. At about this time the GOES-16 satellite showed a fall in the X-ray flux coming off the Sun. Solar X-rays from the Sun penetrate to the bottom of the ionosphere to around 80km and create an enhancement of the D layer. So, it could be that the lower X-ray flux meant less D-layer absorption and, coupled with the increased electron flux, HF signals were able to more easily reach the now-enhanced F2 layer. The moral of this story is that HF propagation isn’t all about sunspots! If anyone did work any interesting DX on the higher bands around 1030UTC on Wednesday, please email the details to psc.chairman@rsgb.org.uk. Next week, NOAA predicts the solar flux index will remain at around 70. Geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be settled with a Kp index around two. This weekend may have unsettled HF conditions due to a large solar coronal hole, which became Earth facing on Thursday the 26th. Things should be more settled by Monday. And now the VHF and up propagation news. The recent high pressure has certainly looked promising on the weather maps, but as hinted last week, the air near the surface is very dry and since good Tropo needs moist air near the surface, overlain by warmer dry air above, we have not seen the bands live up to expectations based on the ‘hall barometer' alone. This high is being nudged west over the Atlantic, which will allow a cold northerly flow down across the country with a few wintry showers in the east at first, but maintain dry, high-pressure weather for most of the week. This means that there is a continuing chance of Tropo, but don’t expect too much of it! There has been some Sporadic-E on 10m and 6m. The primary driver of this appears to be related to an east-north easterly jet stream over the continent at just the right distance from the UK to support paths to SE Europe and round to Italy and Spain. This favourable jet stream will decline by this weekend, but next week a further northerly jet stream may offer some chances, this time towards Scandinavia and eastern Europe. The spring aurora period is upon us, so it is always worth checking for activity if the Kp index shows a disturbed magnetic field. The Moon reaches maximum declination on Wednesday and with just over a week to go to perigee, path losses will fall all week. 144MHz sky noise is at its lowest next weekend. And that’s all from the propagation team this week.

Today on Morning Focus, we were joined in studio by students from St. John Bosco Community College, Abbey Hehir, Rebecca Murphy and Ryley Cantrell as they have been nominated for a community safety award for their project the 'Slurry Pit Saver'. Inspector Paul Slattery, also joined us in studio tell us more about the Garda Youth Awards. In the next part of this interview, we meet the Special Achievement Nominees.

Following the first part of this interview, we met with special achievement award nominees, Labhaosie Fitzgerald from Tulla, Jade Needham from Killaloe and Jessica Whelan from O ' Briens Bridge. The Special Achievement Award is given to someone who has overcome difficult circumstances, defied the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition, the girls joined us in studio to tell us their inspiring stories.

Lang Leav is an international best-selling author and social media sensation. She is the winner of a Qantas Spirit of Youth Award and coveted Churchill Fellowship. Her books continue to top bestseller charts in bookstores worldwide.    Lang has been featured in various publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Straits Times, the Guardian, and the New York Times. She currently resides in New Zealand with her partner and fellow author Michael Faudet. 

This podcast interview focuses on [product innovation] that has the power to [xxxx], and my guest is Sachin Duggal, CEO of Engineer.ai.Sachin Dev Duggal is an innovator, serial entrepreneur, and an advocate of enterprise software that touches lives and benefits the world at large. His profile is an unusual mix of experiences & serendipity. Sachin started his public foray very early in life. At the age of 12 he went on stage in front of 1200 people and the world media to demand something be done about the state of the environment. He worked for the United Nations and helped write the declaration of youth rights before he completed his first degree from Imperial College. At the age of 15 he co-founded nivio with a view to disrupt the old compute model. Four years later, nivio was selected as a technology pioneer at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where at the same time he made history in being the youngest attendees.Sachin’s an avid and recent believer of Vipassana and that life is a zero-sum game – so its essential to spend our time giving; this is one of the main reasons he and his partner put aside stock in all major businesses to their foundation that’s on their 100x50 mission i.e. educate 100m kids in 50 years.He’s been awarded MIT TR 35 Indian Innovator of the Year, the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Leader of Tomorrow, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, the BBC Young Asian achiever of the Year and UNEP Global 500 Youth Award. His aim is to build technology that simplifies the lives of every day users and increases the penetration of information technology to those who do not have it today. And that’s what Engineer.ai is all about. Engineer.ai is on a mission to democratize software development. Their promise ‘Together we bring your idea to life. Twice as fast. 1/3 the cost. Enterprise grade.’That intrigued me, and hence I invited Sachin to my podcast. We explore the state of the market in which technology is often not delivering on its promise. Beyond that we address why the traditional approach to starting and delivering software projects is broken, and how a new, fresh approach, could transform things for the better, not only for large enterprises but also the small business owner.Here are some of his quotes:“One of the things that I'm driven by every day is the ability for technology to transform people's lives.We're in a world today where a lot of folks feel somewhat disenfranchised by the technology promise, something that was meant to help them grow, help them make more money, help them have more time at home. And instead, it's done, in many cases, the opposite.We think that there's a really strong opportunity to transform how software is built.We're moving from a world where software means working with a cottage industry, where everything is slow, requires traditional know-how, is inefficient, and super risky.And so, there's often a tradeoff that we see in our customers between the fear of being irrelevant, then they come up with an idea, and then it's basically the fear of failure.Until they cross the line of fear, they're not really building or moving ahead.And really, that's the problem we're solving”During this interview, you will learn three things:How traditionally unserved markets can be unlocked by eliminating conventions and traditional barriers, and beyond that, think exponential That segmenting the market by need, rather than size or segment, opens up new ways to create differentiationThat to create momentum you have to exceed expectations, not meet expectations. So instead of delivering on-time on-budget, start delivering ahead of time, and ahead of budget. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marlin Thomas was a Ringgold Band Young Artist Award finalist last year and soloed with The Ringgold Band last summer. JIm and Cindy talk to Marlin about his amazing musical experiences playing the tuba in the Berks and Philadelphia areas. Marlin is another wonderful example of the great talent coming from The Ringgold Band!

This was a live recording that took place at University College Dublin as part of the UCD Volunteers Overseas annual forum. The theme of the event was The Age of Activism – making space for intergenerational learning and it was sponsored by Concern Worldwide, Comhlamh and UCD international. This wide-ranging conversation featured 3 inspirational voices for change. CAOIMHE BUTTERLY Caoimhe Butterly is, without doubt, one of the most impressive activists I have ever met. She has lived in solidarity with communities in Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon for over 15 years. She has spent the past five years involved in refugee, undocumented and asylum-seeker support networks in Greece, Lebanon, the Balkans, Calais and Ireland. Now living in Dublin, she is also studying and working in the area of Systemic Psychotherapy, with a focus on collectively experienced trauma. She also makes short documentary films, one of which, ‘The Border’ won the 2016 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards. CODIE PRESTON Codie Preston is from Jobstown in Tallaght and is a past UCDVO volunteer. He studied science in UCD and travelled to Haiti and India with UCDVO. As a young person, he attended Citywise Education, an organisation that promotes education in a fun and engaging way. He continued to stay involved as a volunteer and now sits on the Board of the charity. He has worked as a secondary school teacher for the last 10 years and was involved in the campaign to release Ibrahim Halawa, a former student of his, from prison in Egypt. He is also a recipient of a Youth Award, in the Tallaght Person of the Year awards and has been involved in various other campaigns and believes in young people, education and social justice DR URSULA BARRY Ursula Barry is Associate Professor in social economics and gender studies in the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice in UCD. Ursula has wide-ranging experience as a researcher and policy analyst in the area of gender equality in Ireland, the EU and globally. She has been a committed activist and writer on reproductive justice, gender equality, LGBT issues and human rights in Ireland since the early 1970s and has written extensively on the economic and social situation of women in Ireland. The conversation started with me asking the panel to reflect on the previous speaker at the conference, who was Michael Doorley, who is the Head of Active citizenship at Concern Worldwide. Michael’s talk was a hope-filled speech about his many decades of work for social justice and he’s someone I hope to interview in a future episode. The conversation really gets going after that where each of the guests reflects on their early influences, their journey in creating change, and their hopes for the future.

Conrad Mathison (@conradmathison) is the CEO of It’s Pixel Perfect, a digital marketing agency here in Kingston, Jamaica. He has done branding, social media and multiple campaigns for many of the top businesses in Jamaica and has recently walked away with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Entrepreneurship. In this episode you will learn: Why is life bigger than success; How do you rally after hugely unfortunate losses; What you need to strip away to achieve growth; and so much more!

Tyrone Wilson (@CallTyrone_W) is the President and CEO of eMedia Interactive Group Limited, a digital media and advertising company. Tyrone is also Founder & President of iCreate Institute, a partnership with the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean that prepares students for jobs in the creative industry. Tyrone is on the board for several institutions such as the GraceKennedy External Innovation Council, the Jamaica College Old Boys' Association, as well as the Academic Advisory Board for the University of Technology’s Entrepreneurship Degree. He is the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Private Sector Organization of Jamaica's (PSOJ) 50UnderFifty Business Leaders Shaping Jamaica’s Future and the Caribbean Journal's Caribbean Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012, in addition to being listed as one of the Caribbean’s Most Interesting People of 2013. In this episode, we talk about: How to find gaps in the market to create a profitable product or service; Why you should double down on your drive and determination; Why it’s so important to believe in yourself and put all doubt aside; Why running lean can be an asset; and so much more.

In this episode, Hernan Carvente speaks about developing a drinking habit at the age of 8-years old as a response to domestic violence, to joining a gang, to going to prison at 16, to being a national leader in juvenile justice reform. And, he identifies as a feminist, y'all!!!! Yes!   Hernan is a Program Analyst at the Vera Institute of Justice, where he works on program development, improving conditions of confinement, and incorporating youth and family partnerships in facility-based and statewide juvenile justice policy reform. Mr. Carvente has conducted trainings with policymakers, researchers, students, and professionals in probation, child welfare, juvenile justice and corrections. His passion for reform stems from his own personal experiences in the juvenile justice system. He was awarded the “Next Generation Champion for Change Award” by the MacArthur Foundation and the “Spirit of Youth Award” by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice.   To contact Hernan visit the following: https://www.facebook.com/carvente.hernan https://twitter.com/CarventeHernan https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcarvente https://www.instagram.com/hcarvente911/         vera.org Tweet about this episode at #decarceratedpodcast /@decarceratedpod /  _marlonpeterson / @CarventeHernan Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, or wherever you subscribe

The Honorable Calvin Johnson, retired Chief Judge of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court established the first Mental Health Treatment Court in the State of Louisiana in 2002. By 2005, this Special Court was selected as one of four demonstration courts in the Country. Prior to establishing the first Mental Health Treatment Court, Judge Johnson served as Drug Court Judge from 1994 until 2002. Judge Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge in 1969, served four years in the United Stated Air Force, and then received his Jurisdoctorate from Loyola Law School in 1978. He was Professor of Law at Loyola Law School for nine years and Judge of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court for seventeen years. He has received many awards in recognition of his commitment to working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system through every aspect of their recovery, including job readiness, housing stability, and community service projects. He is the recipient of the La. Supreme Court Justice Albert Tate Award for Judicial Excellence, the Louis A. Martinet Award for Judicial Excellence, the ACLU Ben Smith Award for Community Service, the Loyola Law School Alumni of the year award, the Children’s Bureau of New Orleans Hero award, the Juvenile Justice for Youth Award, the Louisiana Bar Association Presidents Award and the Crime Stoppers Award. Judge Johnson is a Board Member of The Youth Empowerment Project, Liberty's Kitchen and Children's Bureau.

  Rena Strober (Rita) made her Broadway debut in Les Miserables (Cosette) and went on to perform in numerous show in NY and across the country. She toured with Topol & Harvey Fierstein in Fiddler on the Roof playing their eldest daughter Tzeitel. Rena also stared opposite Betty Buckley & Peter Scolari in the Off-Broadway comedy White’s Lies. Rena also performed her 1-woman show Spaghetti & Matzo Balls to sold out audiences Off-Broadway. After an illustrious stage career in NY, Rena moved to Los Angeles where she has worked on both the stage & screen. She is a recurring guest star on Disney’s Liv & Maddie, she plays Emily Knowland on Shameless for Showtime and has lent her voice to the Big Bang Theory. On stage she starred opposite French Stewart in Stoneface: The Rise & Fall of Buster Keaton and worked with Jason Alexander on When You’re in Love the Whole World is Jewish. Rena made her movie debut in Waiting in the Wings and couldn’t be happier to have brought Rita to life. Rena also lends her voice to DisneyXD’s Penn Zero, Mattel’s Ever After High and over a dozen video games for Nintendo, and other gaming platforms. When she’s not singing or voicing a 5 year old for a cartoon, Rena teaches voice at the Academy of Music for the blind where she works with blind children ages 4-18 years old. www.renastrober.com Strippers from Waiting In The Wings – with film stamp Synopsis: Waiting In The Wings: The Musical is a feature film where two entertainers, destined for the big time, are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests. Tony, a stripper from New York, is cast in an Off-Broadway musical and needs to trade in his tear-away trunks for tap shoes and tights. Anthony, a naive musical theatre enthusiast from Montana, needs to decide if he can strip all the way down just to stay in town. Hilarity ensues as they realize that “to make it” they’re gonna have to learn some new tricks. Shirley Jones, Sally Struthers, and Lee Meriwether round out this heartwarming homage to Broadway with some delightful cameos. Waiting in the Wings Trailer: Making of “Waiting in the Wings” Awards BEST FEATURE FILM – Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) BEST FEATURE FILM – QFlix Philadelphia BEST FEATURE FILM (Audience Choice – First Place) – Rhode Island International Film Festival BEST MUSICAL – Manhattan Film Festival BEST MUSICAL – Garden State Film Festival (Atlantic City) FESTIVAL FAVORITE – B’more Q Fest (Baltimore) FESTIVAL FAVORITE (Audience Choice) – Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBT Film Festival BEST FIRST TIME FEATURE (Audience Choice) – Film Out: San Diego BEST CALIFORNIA FEATURE – California Film Awards BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURE FILM – Pasadena International Film Festival BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Audience Choice) – Film Out: San Diego CELEBRATION OF COURAGE AWARD – Out Here Now: Kansas City LGBT Film Festival WEBSITE LINK: http://www.witwthemusical.com/   ———————————— REP. MARCUS RICCELLI Floor pic 2015Marcus was born and raised in Spokane, graduating from Mead High School (’96) and Gonzaga University (’00). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2007, he received a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Washington. After graduating from UW, Marcus served as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s Eastern Washington Director, from 2007 to 2010. He served as Senior Policy Advisor to Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown from 2010 to 2012. As a state representative, Marcus serves as Vice Chair to the Health Care & Wellness Committee. He also serves on the Capital Budget and Transportation committees, andwas elected by his colleagues to leadership role of Deputy Whip. He is an appointed member of the Community Economic Revitalization Board and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee. Outside his duties with the legislature, Marcus recently served as the Operations Manager for the Northeast Community Center. He is also an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University’s College of Health Science and Public Health Marcus is active in Spokane’s downtown Rotary 21, and he is deeply committed to fostering opportunities for young people in Spokane. He has served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Sisters of Spokane, and he is actively involved with the Spokane YMCA Youth Legislature Delegation. He serves on the Spokane advisory board for Daybreak Youth Services, and has served as a City Plan Commissioner. Marcus believes strongly in building relationships and working across the aisle. He was the 2013 organizer of bi-partisan legislative basketball and co-founder of the bi-partisan under-forty legislative caucus. He lives in Spokane with his wife, Amanda, and their two young children. Community Involvement: Chair, Children’s Health One Table Appointee, Community Economic Revitalization Board Appointee, Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee Spokane Advisory Board Member, Daybreak Youth Services Co-Director, Spokane Central YMCA Youth & Government Youth Legislature Program Rotarian, Spokane Rotary Club 21 Member, Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Member, Spokane Public Schools Public Affairs Advisory Council Member, Eastern Washington Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Advisory Council Committee Member, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs Denny Alumni Council Awards and Honors: 2013 Washington State Housing Finance Association Proud Partner Award 2013 WACOPS House Democrats Legislator of the Year 2013 Associate Students of Washington State University Champion of Higher Education Award 2013 Chase Youth Foundation Champion of Youth Award for Government 2013 Washington Student Association Legislator of the Year 2013 Washington State Young Democrats Half Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 Washington State Democrats Warren G. Magnuson Award for Rising Star of the Year 2008 Washington State Presidential Elector casting an electoral vote for the Honorable Barack Obama 2007 Nominated for The Robert H. Pealy Prize for a Degree Project of Outstanding Merit, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington Official website Subscribe to Rep. Riccelli’s e-newsletter

The speaker will be discussing the current global refugee crisis and its implications for Canada. What are the root causes of the refugee crisis and how are governments responding? What are the limitations of the current government's announcement to welcome Syrian refugees? What are the systemic barriers to inclusion, access, permanent residency and full rights and dignity for all migrants, refugees, and migrant workers in Canada?  How can we oppose all forms of displacement and affirm the inherent human right to stay, freedom to move, and right to return. Speaker: Harsha Walia Harsha Walia is a South Asian author and activist, currently residing in Vancouver, on unceded Coast Salish territories. Harsha is a cofounder of the migrant justice group, No One Is Illegal and the progressive South Asian network Radical Desis. She attended law school at UBC and currently works at the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Haesha is the author of Undoing Border Imperialism, which is currently in its second print run and she has won the CCPA Power of Youth Award, the Westender's Best of the City in Activism and been called "one of Canada's most brilliant and effective organizers" by Naomi Klein. Moderator:   Sage Strobel Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

The speaker will be discussing the current global refugee crisis and its implications for Canada. What are the root causes of the refugee crisis and how are governments responding? What are the limitations of the current government's announcement to welcome Syrian refugees? What are the systemic barriers to inclusion, access, permanent residency and full rights and dignity for all migrants, refugees, and migrant workers in Canada?  How can we oppose all forms of displacement and affirm the inherent human right to stay, freedom to move, and right to return. Speaker: Harsha Walia Harsha Walia is a South Asian author and activist, currently residing in Vancouver, on unceded Coast Salish territories. Harsha is a cofounder of the migrant justice group, No One Is Illegal and the progressive South Asian network Radical Desis. She attended law school at UBC and currently works at the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Haesha is the author of Undoing Border Imperialism, which is currently in its second print run and she has won the CCPA Power of Youth Award, the Westender's Best of the City in Activism and been called "one of Canada's most brilliant and effective organizers" by Naomi Klein. Moderator:   Sage Strobel Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

The speaker will be discussing the current global refugee crisis and its implications for Canada. What are the root causes of the refugee crisis and how are governments responding? What are the limitations of the current government's announcement to welcome Syrian refugees? What are the systemic barriers to inclusion, access, permanent residency and full rights and dignity for all migrants, refugees, and migrant workers in Canada?  How can we oppose all forms of displacement and affirm the inherent human right to stay, freedom to move, and right to return. Speaker: Harsha Walia Harsha Walia is a South Asian author and activist, currently residing in Vancouver, on unceded Coast Salish territories. Harsha is a cofounder of the migrant justice group, No One Is Illegal and the progressive South Asian network Radical Desis. She attended law school at UBC and currently works at the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Haesha is the author of Undoing Border Imperialism, which is currently in its second print run and she has won the CCPA Power of Youth Award, the Westender's Best of the City in Activism and been called "one of Canada's most brilliant and effective organizers" by Naomi Klein. Moderator:   Sage Strobel Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

READ MY LIPS' akaRadioRed goes beyond the typical blah-blah-yada-yada canned interview, engaging multiple guests in spontaneous conversations.   Teen bullying in Middle Schools is, sadly, a growing trend. What to do? Meet 15-year-old Heather Johnson, bullying survivor and author, "Hidden Voice –  A Story of Discovering Strengths". She says, "Bullies in today’s world are far worse than 20 years ago…Many parents are unaware their kids are being bullied until it has gone too far...The modern bully adds the power of technology." Heather encourages other bullied teens to discover their own strengths and self-worth. She was nominated for an Alaska Spirit of Youth Award; was a People to People student ambassador to Australia; and won F Magazine's 3rd place overall award for her novel excerpt, "Faded Portrait”. A large school district is buying her book for their curriculum.  www.heatherjohnsonbooks.com.   What is it about GOLD? Pretty, but mostly useless, gold has inflamed our passions like no other substance on earth. What accounts for the (sometimes murderous) frenzy with which people have craved it since it was first discovered? In GOLD: The Race For The World’s Most Seductive Metal, award-winning author Matthew Hart mines the rich economic, cultural and political histories of gold and analyzes its role today and in the future. As he did in his acclaimed book Diamond, he combines research and anecdotes to tell the story of the greatest gold rush in history – the one going on now.