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265. Servant Leadership, Mentoring, and Actionable Steps with Kathryn Spitznagle   2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Cover: What are some servant leadership principles you've learned over the years? How did you learn forgiveness is part of leadership? Will you elaborate on a leadership tool mentioned in your book, which is called the "Hero Page?"   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Kathryn Spitznagle is the author of "Rock Star Millennials--Developing the Next Generation of Leaders," and the companion workbook, "Rock Star Millennials Toolkit." She is a professional coach and the founder of Mentoring Women Millennials, LLC. She has 30+ years of mentoring, coaching and leadership development in corporate, small business and not-for-profit environments as well as 10+ years of mentoring cancer survivors and their families throughout their journey. Her mission is to foster the personal and professional development of leaders... for the life they lead today...and the one they want tomorrow.   Savvy Sauce Episodes Mentioned in Episode: Being Intentional with Marriage, Parenting, Rest, Personal development, and Leadership with Pastor, Podcaster, and Author, Jeff Henderson Biblical Principles as Wise Business Practices with Steve Robinson   Additional Previous Episodes on Business and Leadership on The Savvy Sauce: The Inside Scoop on Chick-fil-A with Mark Dugger How to Apply Successful Business Principles to Your Life with Dee Ann Turner Leadership Principles and Practices with Former NFL Player, J Leman How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Author and Pastor of North Point Community Church, Clay Scroggins Understanding the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator to Improve Your Marriage, Family, and Work Relationships  Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright How 2 questions can grow your business and change your life with author, pastor, and podcaster, Jeff Henderson Radical Business and Radical Parenting with Gary & Marla Ringger, Founders of Lifesong for Orphans Stewardship as the Daughter of Chick-fil-A Founders with Trudy Cathy White Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant Generational Differences in the Workplace with Haydn Shaw Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen Leadership Training: Five Key Elements for Creating Customer Loyalty in Your Business with Elizabeth Dixon  Uncover Your Purpose with Clarity with Isimemen Aladejobi Unlocking Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Overcoming Burnout with Dale Wilsher Leading Your Family, Marriage, and Self with Justin Maust Divine Productivity with Matt Perman 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence Patreon 27 Re-Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas Special Patreon Re-Release: Creativity and Career While Raising a Family with Jean Stoffer   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger:  (0:12 - 1:20) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage.    Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse. To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy.    Kathryn Spitznagle is my enchanting guest for today, and her resume is quite impressive, but what actually is even more of a standout is her humble heart.   So, if you are one who learns from stories and encouragement, and you also appreciate actionable, practical tools, this conversation is definitely for you. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Kathryn.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:21 - 1:24) Oh, thank you, Laura. Appreciate you having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:24 - 1:32) Well, I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot of your background and also your current phase of life.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:33 - 6:47) Okay, lots of seasons. Yeah, learned, you know, you learn something from all of them. So, I started out in journalism.   I've kind of come back to my roots interviewing folks. I was a sports writer, so I grew up in a family with four brothers, so when I went to college, I knew sports, and at the time, that was unusual to have a female sports So I did that, and then went into publishing after I got my journalism degree, and since I'd been a sports writer, they put me in the men's division of this magazine publishing company. So, I started out learning, I started out working for a helicopter magazine, and I was an editor, and the only one that did know how to fly, and so they sent me to flight school in order to be a better editor and, you know, learn how to communicate with our readers.   And again, then because I'd done that and was in the men's division, they moved me then to shooting times, which was hunting and sports shooting. So, then I learned how to shoot guns and reload in that whole industry. From there, I went to fashion.   So, I went to the women's division, and at first they said, you know, are you sure you want to do this? And I said, well, this will be the first job you've put me on that won't kill me. You know, I've learned how to fly planes and shoot guns.   You know, let me have a shot at that Singer sewing machine. And I was a terrible seamstress. And they said, really, what we want you to do in fashion is to create a presence in New York, in Manhattan.   And so, the publisher was in Peoria, Illinois, but they wanted a presence in Manhattan. And so that's what I did for three years, worked remotely back and forth, and created that presence, joined the Fashion Group International. They hired three consultants to fix me up.   And so, I laugh if you've ever seen the movie Miss Congeniality, that was me. So, you know, learned all about the fashion industry and built those relationships with our advertisers. And also, then we went into television and did a lifetime, the TV show, weekly TV show on Lifetime called Make It Fashion.   And we're trying to blend that the home sewing industry with the fashion industry. So, if you saw this on the runway, in Milan, or in New York, or in Paris, this is how you can make it yourself, be your own designer kind of thing. So that was my journalism start, then moved to St. Louis, got married, had babies, and went into corporate communications, worked for Purina in St. Louis, where I learned so much about leadership, moved back to Peoria, and I went to work for Caterpillar. And when I retired from Caterpillar, then I started this business, Mentoring Women Millennials. And I have such a heart for this generation. I think they're so bright and smart and creative and entrepreneurial, and they get a bad rap.   And so, I wanted to have a platform to lift them up, and also to give them tools. So, the first year I wrote a book, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. And what I found, there were so many really sharp, bright millennials that had never had good leaders.   They never had a mentor. They didn't have the tools. Many of them were entrepreneurs.   They didn't intend to lead people. They had a craft. They started a business, and it grew.   And they're like, now I got people. What do I do with people? And as I was out speaking about my business, I found the audience very consistently had two types of attendees.   One was what I would call a seasoned leader, who said, for helping the millennials, thank you. Something along that line. And then I would have a young person stand up and say, “Do you have a book”?   And after that happened several times, okay, Lord, I got this. Yeah, write a book. And I remember saying, “That's a good idea, God, but I don't have time.”   And so if you want to know why COVID happened, it was me. Because the good Lord said, hey, it's February of 2020. It looks like you have time right now.   And so I hired an editor. We wrote a book in four months and published it at the end of the year. And in 2021, then started the podcast.   Laura Dugger:  (6:48 - 7:04) Well, that's an incredible resume and such a whirlwind to getting here today. But you mentioned some leadership principles, especially at Purina. So, Kathryn, what are some of those servant leadership principles that you've learned and acquired over the years?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (7:04 - 9:34) Over the years, yeah. Just some amazing leaders at Purina. Their culture was very much a servant leadership culture.   Purina as a company was created in the 1950s by an independently wealthy gentleman, William H. Danforth. And he created the Youth Foundation in St. Louis. And he found once he got kids out of gangs and out of jail and off drugs, nobody would hire them. So, he created a company to hire those kids, Purina. And so, they, yes, told us that, you know, the first day he said, you know, this is never confused what we make with why we're here.   We were here, we were created to develop people for life. What we make will change. But the reason we're here will not.   And Danforth also wrote a book called I Dare You. I Dare You to be the best you can be and help someone else do the same. And so that very first day we were told the story of the genesis of Purina, we were given that book, I Dare You.   And when we left orientation, we met, they had 360-degree mentoring. And they said, “This is how we create this culture. And we continue this for generations through mentoring.”   So, when you leave orientation, you're going to meet your leader mentor, your peer mentor, and in 90 days, you'll be mentoring. Everyone at Purina mentors, and we all learn from each other constantly. So that was the platform.   And that was the culture. And when you think about feeling cherished, and valued, that's how they did it. Because if you're going to mentor someone, and someone's going to mentor you, you have value.   And the people you're working with have value. And so that creating a cherished culture was their legacy. And then it's something that I took on to Caterpillar.   And I continue now, in my keynote speaking, that's one of the most popular is how to create a cherished culture in the boardroom, in the living room, and in the classroom. Hmm.   Laura Dugger:  (9:35 - 9:47) And so, I won't ask for the entire keynote speech then, but is there an overview that you can give us of those things that we could implement that you've learned to implement over time as well?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (9:47 - 11:29) Yes, some of the tools. And, and that was another wonderful thing about Purina that I saw then, and haven't seen it since. You know, it seemed unique to me at the time.   Fast forward a few years, and it was like, yeah, that was very unusual leadership. And one of the things that they valued was, know your people, understand them, know their needs, know their wants. Even at this point, so, you know, I'm talking 30 years ago, I went to work there in 1990.   They were talking about purpose. What's your purpose? Purina had a very specific purpose.   We are a purposeful company. We're here to develop people for life. And, and they even said, I thought this was unique to it at orientation.   They said, and we hire bright, smart people, and we don't expect you to stay here very long. Our job is to send you off better than we found you. And with a positive impression of Purina.   And here's why. When you leave here, you may go to another Fortune 50 company, which I did. You may be in a position to impact a merger or acquisition.   You can buy and sell our stock. And at the very least, when you go to the grocery store, you can buy dog food. And we want it to be Purina.   Laura Dugger:  (11:31 - 11:36) That's incredible. That actually happened then with you taking that forward.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (11:37 - 16:07) And all of those lessons learned. So, when I talk about creating a cherished culture, Purina, one of the things they did very well was to introduce a concept, illustrate it with a story, and then activate it with a tool. So mentoring, they talked about here is the platform on which our company is built, developing people for life.   And they told us that story then about Purina. Then they gave us the book. And then they gave us a mentor that we were meeting with each week.   And they gave us a, what do I want to say, an outline. So, when you meet with your mentor or mentee, here are questions to ask. Here's a way to go about this.   And the number one reason people do mentor is because they don't know how. What's a process? And so how smart?   Purina's like, here. Here's an outline. Here are things to ask.   Here are discussion topics. And here are different tools we're going to give you as you progress in leadership. And they're designed for you then to pass on.   And so those are some of the tools when I talk about creating a cherished culture. One of the tools is here are questions to ask. Here's how to have that dialogue.   Here are discussion topics. When you're developing a relationship with this person, ask about their life outside of work. Ask about their family and friends and whatever, as much as they'd like to share.   Not everyone does. That's okay too. Ask about their best day at work.   What's a bad day at work? What's their best boss like? How do they like to be recognized?   What's their purpose? One of the most insightful questions they asked at Purina was, why do you want to succeed? And why do you want this company to succeed?   And those two questions give insight to someone's purpose. And so, then if you frame discussions around their purpose and their values, it is exponentially more meaningful to them. So, when I talk about how do you lead millennials and how is it different?   Those are a couple of the things. Understand their purpose. Understand their life. Their values outside of work, and frame things within their purpose.   Here's an example and or their values. If someone says, my values are hard work and transparency. I want people to be honest. Those are a couple of my values.    Okay. So, if I were leading that person and I saw them being transparent with someone else, being open and honest, I would recognize them for that.   Not just recognize them for the work, but recognize them for their value, demonstrating their value. I saw you be open and honest with that person. Thank you for that.   If kindness is a value, I saw you. I saw what you did there today to help someone out without being asked. Thank you for that kindness.   That resonates on a whole different level. And if you have to have a tough discussion with that person to say, frame it in those words. I know you value honesty, and I do too.   And so, we need to have an honest conversation. And here's some things that I'm seeing in your behavior, in your leadership, or in your work style that can hold you back. So, let's fix this whole different way to lead.   Laura Dugger:  (16:09 - 16:39) Absolutely. And I love how some of these even one-page practical tools you've included in the back of your book. So, it's a plug and play, but I'm even thinking back to your mentoring relationships where you had this circle of mentors and you were mentoring.   I think it's also helpful to get to hear one another's mistakes. So, are you comfortable sharing any mistakes that you've made along the way that actually even turned out to be beneficial learning opportunities?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (16:40 - 20:32) Absolutely. Loads of them. I've got loads of them.   And one of the women I mentor has said, I think I've advanced my career 10 years by learning from your mistakes. And I love that. And she's like, now I'm going to make plenty of my own, but I'm not going to make yours.   And I said, “Good. That's the point of all this.” One of the big ones I made at Purina.   I think a lot of places I would have been fired, probably should have been. I was working in the marketing group, and we were like an internal marketing. So, we did the new product introduction, point of purchase, point of sale materials, the legal documents that went out, the whole packet that would go out to a distributor, a grocery store.   And EverReady Battery was one of our product lines. So, we had internal clients. And as they had new product introductions, we'd get the materials together.   We had in-house printing, all of the things, graphic design, and that was all under my purview. The letter, there's a letter that went out to distributors that was a legal document and had a number. And I pulled the wrong letter, the wrong number.   And it wasn't discovered until last minute. And we sat down with the client and they're like, oh my gosh, this is the wrong legal letter. And I, you know, I'm the account rep, that was on me.   So, I had to go back, I had to go to Neil Lewis, my boss and say, “Okay, we've got to pull this back before it all goes out, reprint, which is going to be all our expense. We're going to have to have people working off shifts and all that sort of thing to do it quickly. And then reassemble all these Eveready Battery packets and, you know, do as close as we can to meeting their deadline.”   And so basically it's going to eat up our margin and we're going to have more printing expense. We're going to have more labor and we're going to have some unhappy people. And our client's not real happy either.   And that was all me. And Neil said to me, “You know, I learned something today. And he said, until today, I thought you walked on water.”   And he said, “Now I know you're human, just like the rest of us.” And I thought, oh, my word. And he's like, okay, so what happened?   That was a mistake. How are we going to fix it? And I said, “I've already pulled the right letter, getting it reprinted. Here's the, additional time and money. Here's how it's going to impact our margin.” And he said, “You know, can we do it? And can we satisfy the customer and get, if not meet their deadline very close?”   And I said, “We can meet their deadline if we have people work third shift.” And, you know, and he said, “Okay, let's do it. That's the right thing to do.” And, and he said, Kathryn, “I told you what I learned today. What did you learn?”   And I said, “I learned how to be the kind of leader I want to be when someone makes a mistake.”   Laura Dugger:  (20:36 - 21:05) Wow. The humility in that is incredible. And thank you for sharing.   Stories are so memorable. It makes me instantly reminded of two previous episodes. I'll make sure I link in the show notes, both with Jeff Henderson and Steve Robinson, accomplished businessmen, but who were also willing to share stories and how just like you, it actually made them a better, more relatable leader.   And so that's encouraging.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (21:06 - 21:34) And I knew when I got to Caterpillar and, uh, particularly when I was running the Caterpillar visitor center, because that was so new and never been done in Caterpillar. And so, we're going to make some mistakes and we're going to learn, you know, along the way. And there was more than one occasion where I was reminded of Neil Lewis.   And I said, okay, I learned something today. You are human. Just like the rest of us.   Now, how are we going to fix this?   Laura Dugger:  (21:35 - 23:48) And then what did you learn?    Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor.    Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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During your time away in this beautiful place, you and your spouse will learn from expert speakers and explore topics related to intimacy, overcoming challenges, improving communication, and more.   I've stayed on site at WinShape before and I can attest to their generosity, food, and content. You will be so grateful you went. To find an experience that's right for you and your spouse, head to their website, to find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy. That's W-I-N-S-H-A-P-E marriage.org slash S-A-V-V-Y. Thanks for your sponsorship.   You've had so much experience in different areas and as a corporate leader. So what is it that drew you specifically to have a heart for millennials, which we can define as those approximately born between the 1980s and early 2000s?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (23:50 - 28:18) I really started working with them. My last role at Caterpillar, I was a director of global sustainability and it was within public affairs. So, we were leading, Caterpillar was leading a natural infrastructure coalition.   I was working with a lot of different entities, public, private, governmental. We're trying to get language passed into law. That was a big portion of my job.   Another portion of my job was to be out speaking about what Caterpillar was doing in the world of sustainability. And I loved that. What I found was the sustainability groups of Caterpillar employees all around the world, we do a global call quarterly, learning what everybody was doing.   They were all this age group. And when we would do the river cleanup on Saturday, these are the people that showed up with their kids. And when we do tree plantings, these are the people that showed up with their kids.   It's like, okay. And I remember saying to my peers, you know what, this group of employees, these young people are not going to retire with a pension like we are with health care like we do. There's so many things that we have garnered through our career appropriately.   They don't have that. What drives loyalty for them and what engages them with Caterpillar are these things. These things we're doing through the foundation where we're giving back and improving the world and the things we're doing in sustainability, giving back, improving the world.   They are so much more engaged in our company through these things. And so, I kind of knew, I thought, okay, I'm not sure exactly where the Lord is leading, but it's going to be with those people. And that was the thing I knew when I retired that, okay, this is what I want to do.   And then the more I worked, you know, I started the business mentoring women millennials. The more I worked with these young women, the more I saw, yes, there's a need. There's a need here.   And I always, you know, again, people would ask, why? Why are you so connected? And I said, first of all, I saw the value in them.   But secondly, I think I was one. My husband and I laughed that we never really fit in with our generation. And here's why.   We both were out of school and working on our careers when we met. And in our generation, you got married right out of high school, or at the very least right out of college. And so, you know, our families had given up.   They're like, they're never going to get married. They're working. They got this whole career thing going.   And so, when we got married, well, then we didn't have children until we were in our 30s. You know, highly irregular for our generation. We were entrepreneurial.   So, we were looking at franchises in our 20s. And our families were like, just get a job. What is this?   You got to buy something and then you buy something else. And my husband owned a business, his first business in his 30s. We both had side hustles.   Again, friends and family were like, just do one job. What is with you guys? Always got all these things, you know, going.   And then when I took the job in fashion, and I was working in Manhattan and living in Peoria, like, what do you even call that kind of work to call it remote? Working remotely? Yeah.   And so, I think part of my heart for them is I was one. And so, when they talk about some of the struggles and the things that are endearing to them, like, I got you. I felt like that, too.   Laura Dugger:  (28:20 - 28:57) That is incredible. And I think it really does make you the perfect person for that mentor mentee relationship. And I kind of want to camp out on that further, because we've alluded to it.   And some of these tips are in your book, where you highlight those discussion topics that give people the tools. But then if we take it a step further or personalize it, how can all of us as listeners begin a mentoring relationship like the one you've described? And I'm even thinking of the beginning point.   Do you think it's up to the mentor or the mentee to initially reach out?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (28:58 - 33:07) Either one. Yeah, either one can work. When I left Purina, having had this wonderful leadership experience and mentoring environment, I thought, well, this must be what all corporations are like.   No. Doesn't make them bad. They're just different.   So, when I got to Caterpillar that was male, very male dominated, I remember calling my mentor at Purina, who is still my mentor today. She mentored me for 22 years at Caterpillar after I left Purina. And then was one of the biggest proponents of me writing my book and starting my business.   And we still get together today. So, when they talk about developing people for life, they're very serious about that. And so, when I got to Caterpillar, I thought, well, they don't seem to have this.   I think I'll start a mentoring program. Well, I was, you know, some little gal in marketing. You're not going to start a mentoring program for a Fortune 50 company out of that spot.   It comes up through HR and Office of Business Practices and Legal and all of that. Anyway, I called my mentor at Purina, very frustrated, and I said, “Lynn, you and Neil make a place for me. I'm coming back.   They don't have a mentoring program here.” I don't, you know, and she said, “Okay, first of all, we didn't train you up to come back. Your job is to take this forward.”   And she said, “Are there young women there?” Yes. And she said, “Mentor them.”   And she said, “Are there leaders that need support?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Okay, support them.”   She said, “Are there teams that need to be built?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Then you have good work to do there.”   Go. And she hung up. I thought, OK.   And so, from that moment on, when I would see an announcement that would come through email where a woman was being hired into Caterpillar, I would reach out to her and just say, do you have a mentor or would you like one? And for 22 years, they all said yes. And so that's what I did.   I worked with those women. And, you know, here's another God wink when my announcement went out, then that I was retiring. These women all started coming back to me wherever they were in the nation and even in the world.   Many of them had gone on to do other things, bigger, better things. And they all started reaching out to me. Someone had forwarded the announcement to them and said, “We want you to start a business, a mentoring business and help others just like you helped us, and we will help you.”   And one said, “You need to write a book, and I'll write the forward.” Another one said, “Yes, and you need to do podcasts and I'll be on one.” Another one said, “I know what's going to stop you at your website, so I'm going to help you with your website.”   Another one said, “You're going to need testimonials.” So, she posted on social media that anyone that's ever been mentored by Kathryn Spitznagel, leave a message here. Very humbling.   And another one said, “I'm now VP of a big company in Chicago and I will hire you.” And so, I retired one day and started a business the next.   Laura Dugger:  (33:09 - 33:30) Incredible how that all came back around. And I gleaned so much from your stories in your book, and then even getting to connect with you before today. But there's another story about servant leadership that you shared from the man who you've named your previous boss, Neil Lewis.   Will you share? Do you know which one I'm thinking of?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (33:31 - 36:35) Yeah. You need to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. Okay.   So, Neil Lewis had leadership meetings. There were 12 of us were his leadership team every Monday morning. He was also a minister outside of work.   So, a lot of times we would laugh that we were getting the rehash of the sermon from yesterday as part of his leadership. But he often gave us assignments. And one Monday morning, he said, okay, here's your assignment.   I want you to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. And they need to be things that aren't in their personnel file. And he said, I'm going to ask you sometime this week about one of those people, but you won't know which one.   So, you need to know all of them. And I, you know, lousy leader, I was just learning. And I said, Neil, I have 10 people, three things, 10 people, that's 30 things I got to know.   And he said, Kathryn, good math. You have some work to do. So, I went back, and I interviewed each one of my 10 people, three things, found him out, followed the assignment.   And I was ready. And I saw him in the hall later in the week. He said, “Kathryn, walk with me. I'm going to the next meeting.” I said, “Okay.” Tell me three personal things about Kathy, who works for you. I said, “Okay.”   Kathy has recently divorced. Uh, she has an 18-month-old baby, and she is moving to a new apartment. And he said, “What have you done to help her?”   And honest to God, I said, “That wasn't part of the assignment.” And he looked at me and I said, “No, wait a minute. I did help her.   I changed her hours. She has a longer commute now into St. Louis. So, she's going to come in at 8:30 am and work till 5:00 pm.”   And I was feeling pretty proud of myself, like bonus question. And he said, “Did she come to you, or did you go to her?” And I said, “Well, she came to me, but I said, it was okay.”   So, Kathryn know your people. If you don't know your people, you don't know what they need. And if you don't know what they need, you can't help them.   And if you can't help them, what in the world are you doing here? It says leaders were here to serve. And if you're not here to serve, you need to step out.   I became a different leader that day. One who chose to lead by serving.   Laura Dugger:  (36:38 - 37:17) I just wanted to let you know there are now multiple ways to give when you visit thesavvysauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled support. Our mailing address is also provided.   If you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible. Either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit thesavvysauce.com today. Thanks for your support.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (37:18 - 38:19) You know, the other piece, uh, the other thing that he taught me there, uh, Laura, as we continued to walk, uh, because he always wanted to bring things back around to, to a positive. He was going to make his point, but he was not going to leave me there, you know? He said, Kathryn, “Do you understand what you missed there?”   It was such a missed opportunity with Kathy, um, to engage her and to help her feel cherished. He said, “That's the difference when you anticipate someone's needs and you go to them before they ask. That's the opportunity.”   That's the gold. That's what engages people and, uh, garners their loyalty. And that's when they feel cherished.   That was the real missed opportunity.   Laura Dugger:  (38:23 - 38:35) And that never left you. And that's probably blessed so many people hearing that. What about lessons of forgiveness in leadership as well?   Do you have any stories to illustrate that?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (38:35 - 42:28) Yes. And that's another lesson from, from Neil Lewis that was a profound lesson for me that I've never heard anywhere else. Forgiveness is part of leadership. So, I learned this, um, again, lousy leader just starting out.   And, um, when he put me into leadership, I was like, how hard could it be? Tell people what to do. They do it.   And then came my first employee opinion survey results and they were bad. The numbers were bad. The comments were bad.   The people were unhappy. Um, and the comments to me were, were hurtful. They were justified, but they were hurtful.   And so, when I got, uh, you know, got all the information, I left, I was upset. The next day when I came into the office, I just went into my office and closed the door. I thought they don't want to talk to me.   I don't want to talk to them. That's fine. I was working here.   So, Neil gave me a little time to cool off. And then he came in and, um, on my desk, uh, one of the things that they, um, Purina does in terms of creating that cherished culture is, um, to have things around you that revitalize you. And so, they ask you one of the first days about what, what are things that revitalize you?   And I said, okay, uh, fresh flowers revitalize me. They remind me of my grandmother, nanny, and being in the garden. Um, notes are cards from handwritten, you know, from friends and family and a walk outside.   Those are three things that revitalize me. Okay. So again, I registered with Neil Lewis.   He knew that was a way to frame things for me. So, when he came in that morning, he picked up one of the cards from my desk and he handed it to me and he said, to read that card. And I said, you can read it.   He said, “No. No, I'm asking you to read it out loud to me.” So, it was a card from someone on my team, very complimentary about my leadership style and what it, how it impacted them. And he said, “Is that the leader you are today?”   And I said, “No, but in fairness, they were mean to me. They said some very hurtful things and yeah, I'm not happy.” He said, “Okay.”   And he said, “Kathryn, as leaders, our job is to give first and give again”. And he said, “Do you know what the bridge is between giving first and giving again?” And I said, “No.”   I said, “Neil, I'm not tracking with you.” And he said, “Forgive.” And I said, “Oh, forgiveness.”   And he said, “Nope. Forgiveness is something someone else does. That's a noun. Forgive is a verb. And that's what I need to see you do. Forgive.”   He said, “Kathryn, forgiveness is a big part of leadership and it's something that will hold you back for the rest of your life. So, I am asking you today to be the leader I know you to be and forgive them.”   Laura Dugger:  (42:32 - 42:52) Well, in even the way he modeled that in the way you shared that story, it also reminds me of another leadership tool that you mentioned in your book, which I think if somebody is experiencing this, that could be a really practical next step. So, it's called the hero page. Will you elaborate on that for us?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (42:52 - 52:07) Yes. And so, at Purina, when they talked about having these one-on-ones with your team, with your mentees, with your mentors, kind of framing the dialogue in three buckets, called it three bucket exercise. And I still, this is how I still mentor today.   Uh, so the first thing we ask people to come prepared with is bucket one. What are we celebrating? What have you learned? What have you accomplished? What has gone so well?   Um, since the last time we spoke, because we, as people, but particularly as women pass through things very quickly and go, yep, done good onto the next. Yeah. We don't take that time to celebrate.   And Purina was very focused on what they called reveling. Take just a minute to revel. That was good work, did good work, but whatever was accomplished personal and professional, it was, there were things at home, baby slept four hours straight.   Okay. So, bucket one, what are we celebrating?    Um, so bucket one, they called aha.    Bucket two, they called, hmm, what is, uh, what's out there that you need to, um, do, you know, what's on your to-do list. Is there something you need to get a plan for?   Um, is there something that you want to talk through that's kind of on your assignment board, something like that. And we'll talk through some tactics.    Bucket three is what in the world.   So, anything that seems overwhelming, uh, caught you by surprise. You didn't know it was part of the job. You didn't know it was part of life.   Those are the things we want to talk about in bucket three, every time. So, you want me to tell you the things that are overwhelming me and that I don't know where to start. Yes.   Yes. Every week, because here's what we'll do. We will take the power out of that.   Once you, that's it. We're going to fix it and say, okay, this is what's overwhelming me. This is what I'm anxious about.   This is what caught me by surprise. And we're going to figure out how to break it down into something actionable. And then we're going to move it to bucket two.   And next week, we're going to be talking about those action steps and pretty soon it's going to move to bucket one. There you go. We're celebrating that process that I learned at Purina still did at Caterpillar and doing today.   Um, that just warms my heart. Uh, when I see, um, the folks that I've worked with who've now gone on to do other things. And, uh, one of the guys on my team at Caterpillar, um, now works for McDonald's in Chicago.   And he said that Kathryn, that's our onboarding process. And so, anybody that comes through his team in McDonald's, that's what they learn how to do. And he said that it was just gold.   And you can talk about creating a safe space, but again, the difference with Purina was they gave you a tool, not ours, we are a cherished culture. We create a safe space. And you know what, here's how, by asking this question and by setting aside time to answer it and wrestle with it and work through it.   Now, having said all that, where do you put this information as you're learning this about this person? Uh, you're learning what they're celebrating. You're learning, um, what their values are.   You're learning what they like to do outside of work. What's important to them learning about their purpose. That's a hero page.   And so, they gave us a tool and they said, you know, it's very simple, a hero page. You, you just record things that you have learned about this person that you respect and admire about them. And you can do one for yourself.   They ask you to do the first one for you. Um, but then also to do them for, you can do them for a peer or a leader. Um, you can also do them for someone you're struggling with because oftentimes we aren't really looking for the positives in that person.   So, the, uh, the logic behind the hero page is once you've created it, uh, you're going to look for things to put on it. Positives, all positives, negatives we remember. Positives we're looking for and that's the first reason.    The second reason for a hero page is you may have a tough day with that person sometime. And if you do, you go back and look at your hero page and it puts things in perspective.   Yeah, this isn't going well today, but here are the things I respect and admire about this person. And yes, um, perspective.    The third reason is they may have a tough day sometime and what an incredible gift you can be to them.   Here's an example. When I worked at Caterpillar, um, had wonderful leaders, some remarkable women leaders at Caterpillar, I think because there were so few of them, they were rock stars. And one that I worked for, uh, was sent to Beijing, China on a short term, like a, I don't know, six month or one year assignment as it at the same time, I was also mentoring someone in that Beijing office and it was very remote.   They were, in a remote area, creating an office, creating an HR office, you know, where they, where there's a factory and the person I was mentoring said, you know, let me give you an idea of what we're struggling with here. What kind of, what our situation is. And I'm at corporate and I said, well, whatever it is, I think I could send you some of our signage, some of our value signs.   Those are, those are, that's what you need. I'll send you some value signs. You can put them up on your walls.   And she said, Kathryn, we don't have walls. We're working out of a tent. And she said, each morning we send a bus out to the rural areas here in China and it stops to pick up workers.   And if dad can't go, he sends mom. And if mom can't go, she puts a couple of kids on the bus. And we never know from day to day who's coming to work.   What we do know is that the bus will be full. They will get two meals while they're at work, breakfast and lunch. And then when it returns them home, they will have gotten paid.   She said, we are all but paying people and chickens. Do you understand the situation, the gravity of what we're trying to do to come in here and create an office and HR processes? And she said, first, we're trying to determine who our employees are.   I said, “Oh, our leader is struggling”. And she said, “Will you get on a call with her today?” I said, “Give me a minute.”   And she said, “You're going to get her hero page.” So, we got on the call. Lois, “Kathryn, is this the woman that led one of the first NPI projects for Caterpillar as a woman with our flagship tractor?”   And she said, “Yes.” I said, “Is this the woman who was handed a belt buckle and a t-shirt and created global merchandising stores all around the world?” And she said, “Yes.”   I said, “Is this the woman who has been married 30 plus years happily, raised two remarkable children and showed us all it was possible?” Yes. I said, “I don't know what you're struggling with today, but I do know the woman who did these things can tackle this.”   What a gift you would be to another leader on the day that they needed it in that moment, just to remind them of their value.   Laura Dugger:  (52:10 - 52:40) That encouragement is so powerful. And you're such an engaging storyteller. And like you had mentioned previously, you've gone on from corporate America to now beginning your own business, including your podcast that will link to Rockstar Millennials.   So, I'm curious, Kathryn, are there any stories from those podcast episodes that really come to mind as you think of any standout lessons or your favorites?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (52:41 - 55:51) Oh my gosh. There are so many. It just seems like when I think I can't meet someone any more incredible, I do.   And again, good Lord's hand, they come from all different paths. We're international now. A couple of them that really stand out to me, Michael Kuzma,: he invented the self-playing guitar.   He knew people in his life who had either never been able to play the guitar and wanted to, or they had experienced some sort of an injury or illness that then prevented them from doing what they loved. And so, he created this and just said, “I want this to bring joy and be fun for people.” And I guess the part of the platform that I have for the podcast is purpose.   How are you living your purpose? Khushi Shah is 19 years old. So, she's a little bit younger than a millennial even.   Created a company called Drizzl and it is an informed, what I want to say, it's an irrigation company. And she created this as a science project in grade school. She's now in college at MIT and Harvard and Northeastern.   So, she's attending classes at all. She went to a science and math school in Chicago for high school, finished early and took a gap year at 17. And I said, “So you traveled?”   And she said, “Nope, I decided I'd just run that business full-time, Drizzl.” And so, her families of Indian descent. They'd gone to India and seen the need for water, clean water.   And she said, coming back to the States, I saw sprinklers, lawn sprinklers running and it was raining. And I thought, I need to fix that. There are products on the market that will turn a sprinkler off if it's raining.   Her product is predictive. She's 19. Yeah.   So, folks from St. Jude, folks from Midwest Food Bank, just incredible. Obviously, I can't name one.   There are so many. And those who are living their purpose in all walks of life, in all places around the world, I want to talk to.   Laura Dugger:  (55:52 - 56:07) Wow. And Kathryn, you've invested in so many people and highlighted so many people through your podcast. As you look back, what are you happiest that you invested your life in?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (56:09 - 57:07) Well, I'm a mom, boy mom. So that would have to be my first, my boys. Again, one of the women that I mentor said to me early on, Kathryn, one of the things I love the most is you're from the other side.   I said, Kelsey, what does that mean? I'm from the other side. And she said, you've already done all of this.   You've done the corporate life. You understand small business. You have a decades long, happy marriage.   You've raised your boys. They're happy. They're successful.   If you did this, we can do this and you can help us. And so that investment on so many levels, yeah, is coming back.   Laura Dugger:  (57:08 - 57:19) I love that. And would you be willing just to share anything else about your business or what all you have to offer so that we can continue learning from you after this conversation?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (57:20 - 1:00:49) Oh, absolutely. So, the book that you mentioned, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. That's the book.   And it recounts so many of these leadership stories. And then in the back, as you said, are the different tools. And I have to credit the Caterpillar engineers because when I went to Caterpillar and I would tell these stories about Purina or I would live something that they had taught me.   Very early on, in the meeting, or after the meeting, some of these gentlemen came up to me and said, “That thing you just did in that meeting, can you write that down? Like what?” And they said, “Like the words and or the process.”   And so, it began. So, I'd start writing down the words and they might put a graphic with it or somehow improve it. And so, through the years, this same group kept coming back to me.   And when they saw the announcement that I was retiring, they showed up again and said, “Okay, we need one more thing, a spreadsheet.” What do you mean a spreadsheet? They said, “You know, all through the years, we have all of these tools now that we've created out of your head on this paper that we can use and we're using.”   If you can give us a spreadsheet that says, “If you're having this leadership issue, use this tool.” So, God bless the engineers.   So, I credit them, and the tools are in the back of the hard book.   What I found when I started doing workshops was people didn't want to write in the book and they also wanted something bigger and they wanted a place to make notes and doodle and that sort of thing. So that's why we have the book and then the toolkit. So, my business is Mentoring Women Millennials and I do one on one mentoring with individuals, small business primarily.   They'll bring me in to work with their women leaders, but also just individuals who are in some sort of a transition in life or that have never had a mentor and would like one. And so, I do the one-on-one mentoring also with nonprofits. And I'm now an 18-year breast cancer survivor, still in treatment.   And I also mentor breast cancer survivors. And keynote speaking. I work with the Capital City Speakers Bureau.   And so, I do speaking there and I'm prepping for a TED Talk. So those are the next things.   Laura Dugger:  (1:00:50 - 1:01:16) I love it. Always something up your sleeve. We will link to your website so that people can follow up and get in touch if that would be a good partnership.   And you may already be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so as my final question for you today, Kathryn, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:01:18 - 1:01:49) Um, when I left Purina, um, I asked Neil, “You know, how do I ever repay this company that has given so much to me?” And he said, “Take what you've learned and help someone else.” And so, if you learn from me, that would be my ask, help someone else.   Laura Dugger:  (1:01:50 - 1:02:05) I love that. Amen. Great Savvy Sauce.   And Kathryn, you're just so poised and classy and full of insight. And it was an absolute pleasure to get to host you as my guest today. So, thank you for being my guest.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:02:05 - 1:02:07) Thank you. Thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:02:09 - 1:05:52) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Dr. Ami Hampole is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor who practices Sports Medicine and Neuro-Musculoskeletal Medicine. She is also a US figure skating triple gold medalist, former 8x Indian senior national figure skating champion, a World figure skating competitor, and a coach. She currently spends her time as the executive director for Chicago Youth Foundation, a Women-lead organization that helps make the highly expensive and non-diverse ice sports more accessible to the community. She is also a mother of three. Dr. Ami grew up in a culture where a sedentary lifestyle was highly encouraged, especially for women. However, she ended up becoming one of scarce South Asians to get involved in competitive Figure Skating, and with a limited access to resources. She attributes her athletic background to her success in launching change in many communities on multiple levels. She also attributes her athletic background to her state of health and wellness. She was able to avoid falling prey to eating disorders, drugs, and abuse, which have been seen commonly in this and other sports. Her healthy eating habits and activity levels in her teenage years, are largely responsible for her health and wellness today, especially during her pregnancies and postpartum partum years, allowing her to continue to perform for ice shows, etc. But being a healthy woman has not always been glorifying. There have been many challenges, especially as she went into a career in medicine where "healthy" women are not always given the support to meet their full potentials, and also a career where women are not always seen as equal to men. Dr. Ami feels that these barriers oftentimes affect women's ability to give back 100% to their communities. However, she is hopeful that women can work together instead of against each other, alongside men, to create positive changes in this regard, in the near future.  For more information about the Chicago Youth Foundation, visit: https://www.chicagoyouthfoundation.org/.                                                                                                If you enjoyed this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKAGHW, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukaghw, or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/active-girls-healthy-women. Sign up for the Active Girls Healthy Women newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/h6e30b or learn more about our Program here: https://linktr.ee/ukaghw. If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider donating to the University of Kentucky Active Girls Healthy Women Program at https://give.uky.edu/campaigns/47165/donations/new?aft=87003cbf2438ea9d126a47dbe0395353  

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MaliVai Washington joins JMN to share how collaboration with The Players, and being designated as a Charity of the Day, expands their reach and influence to tremendous exposure opportunities. Organizations like the Mal Wasington Youth Foundation, First Tee, and other youth-oriented sports programs teach life skills, discipline, responsibility, problem solving, and more, and grants from organizations like the Players increase the resources of those programs to help more children. Learn more at MalWashington.com, and sign up for the upcoming Smoothie King Crown Cup Pickleball Tournament!

Jelani or as I call him Jay, is the founder of the Jayfoundation which is an amazing foundation created to help lift up communities that have been overlooked for far too long. He is not only helping a lot of youth create futures and learn that there's more to life than the constant struggle. Aside from that, he has had quite a traumatic life and has emerged from the ashes rising above his past to create a new and bright future.Send us a textSupport the show

Dei Lynam offers analysis on the 76ers' impressive victory over the Warriors, a result that surprised many who anticipated a win for Golden State. Quentin Grimes, however, defied expectations by scoring a career-high 44 points in the match. Additionally, Guerschon Yabuselle contributed significantly with five three-pointers, while Paul George delivered crucial plays in the final moments. Lynam emphasizes the importance of retaining both Grimes and Yabuselle for the upcoming season based on their performances. Earlier this week, the 76ers hosted their Gala to benefit their Youth Foundation. Lynam discusses the outfits worn by various players at the event, and we hear from players like Tyrese Maxey as they share their thoughts during the occasion.

One in five children lives in consistent poverty in Ireland and two in five children are living in material deprivation For nearly 40 years the Irish Youth Foundation has been helping young people across Ireland who are experiencing disadvantage and deprivation. Sarah speaks to the foundation's chief executive Sarah Edmonds.

Labour is accusing the Government of pushing forward with its boot camp pilot even in the face of obvious failure. This comes as two participants who fled the programmewere arrested by police officers responding to a carjacking in Hamilton yesterday. CEO of the Billy Youth Foundation David Graham says the longer the young men are in the bootcamps, the less likely they are to transition back into the community, and asks what the function of the camps is. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The cost of mentoring young offenders as part of the Government's military-style academies could go as high as $100,000 per teenager, new documents show. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot - involving 10 hand-picked young offenders between the ages of 14-18 - will begin at the end of the month and continue for one year. Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO David Graham says this program could get ahead of the youth crime problem - if it's done well. "What we need to be making sure of is that the young people who we're talking about, these young men between 14-18 years of age, that they are choosing good mentors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boot camps for youth offenders will look different than they did when proposed during the election campaign upon their implementation at the end of July.  RNZ reports that Oranga Tamariki's boot camps will only involve three months of detention, rather than up to 12 months.  The remaining nine months will involve time in the community.   Billy Graham Youth Foundation Chief Executive David Graham told Mike Hosking that the success of the boot camps comes down to one key thing.  He says it's essential the transition from the residential environment to the community works.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olga Murray, who founded the Nepal Youth Foundation, passed away at the age of 98 in February of this year.  Founder's Day, an annual celebration of the creation of this nonprofit, will be held on May 30th. While this event will include a celebration of life for Olga Murray and all she was able to do in her life, it will also be a time to look forward and walk a path that was started by this hardworking and loving woman. After a member of the Nepal Youth team in Nepal reached out to The Fairy Tellers podcast, Katrina and Geoff decided to come back from their current hiatus to tell some tales specifically requested by listeners in Nepal. Please enjoy the tales, what they communicate about the Nepalese culture, and what they can teach about life.   The Nepal Youth Foundation

Kiesha Nix, VP Charitable Affairs-Executive Director Lakers Youth Foundation, will share the story behind her title with us on May 15, 2024.In her current role, Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness and sports.Kiesha oversees the funding which supports over 100,000 youth in 20+ Southern California Boys & Girls Clubs through basketball and health & fitness and the Jr. Lakers Youth Basketball Program; has helped to build 40+ basketball courts throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties, 15+ Reading Rooms and has completed 3STEM Lab projects at local middle and high schools in Los Angeles. Kiesha is also very active in the Lakers civic engagement, social justice and diversity & inclusion efforts. Being one of the founding members of the organization's Employee Resource Group–B.A.N. (Black Action Network).Kiesha works with countless non-profit organizations and serves as a Mentor to youth throughout the community. Kiesha has received numerous Leadership, Community Service & Humanitarian Awards. She strives to uphold the Lakers reputation of being “Champions in the Community” as well as on the court.SUE SAYS"I sit down for an interview with Kiesha Nix to talk about her upbringing in south central L.A, the sacrifices her grandparents made to provide for her, the support she's received from Magic Johnson over the years and why giving back to the community Kiesha grew up in is so important to her."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charles Parisi, Brandon Joe, and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, are joined in studio by the legendary Billy Moore, the President & CEO of ABC Youth Foundation, and his colleague, LeMar Slater.  Listeners are treated to the amazing words of Billy as he describes the vision of his Dad, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion, Archie Moore, when he started the program.  We also hear the raw emotion of Billiy as he describes the presence of his Dad each time he walks in the gym.  LeMar, a leader and a former youth in the program, discusses its importance to the community, and the lessons learned along the way.  

On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with Moezine Hasham, the founder of the Hockey 4 Youth Foundation. https://hockey4youth.org/

We're joined by Jake Reynolds, president of the Jersey Devils, and Devils legend, "Mr. Devil" Ken Daneyko. Together, they delve into the ongoing season and the distinctive community engagement initiatives spearheaded by the Devils.Reflecting on the franchise's journey since its inception in 1982, Daneyko shares insightful perspectives on the evolution of the team and their profound impact on the state of New Jersey. He underscores the pivotal role of victories in fostering a dedicated fan base and reminisces about his personal transformation from player to broadcaster over the years.Jake Reynolds sheds light on the Devils' unwavering commitment to community service and their profound integration into the cultural fabric of New Jersey. The conversation delves into the vital work of the Devil's Youth Foundation, which focuses on addressing pressing issues such as food insecurity, nutrition, and promoting healthy lifestyles in underserved communities across the state.Despite the challenges encountered during the current season, both Jake and Dano exude optimism about the team's future trajectory. They emphasize the importance of cultivating a strong supporting cast to bolster the growth of the team's young core. The discussion concludes on a note of gratitude for the unwavering support of fans and the broader community, coupled with a palpable sense of anticipation for the exciting prospects that lie ahead for the Devils. Join us as we explore the Devils' enduring commitment to community impact and their bright outlook for future achievements both on and off the ice.nhl.com/devilsGET YOUR JERSEY FEST TICKETS NOW! https://www.seetickets.us/event/jersey-fest/588283Music: "Ride" by Jackson Pinesjacksonpines.comThank you to our sponsors:New Jersey Lottery: njlottery.comMake Cool Sh*t: makecoolshit.coAlbert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comMayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendarContact the show: mike@greetingsfromthegardenstate.comSupport the show

American students are in trouble. About a third of students in the youngest grades are behind on reading. Only 36% of fourth graders are proficient at grade-level math. The newest National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP)–the nation's report card–shows eighth-graders' history scores are the lowest on record since the assessment began in 1994. And what's more, every single state experienced teacher shortages in at least one subject. Dr. Kendra Newsome, co-founder of fitlearning which transforms the learning abilities of all children. This is not a franchise and it's not a tutoring conglomerate. They're a highly specialized program that provides unparalleled service to every kind of student. fitlearners.com sageintl.com

Youtube https://youtu.be/sR09BSdFrBk Founder/President https://purposeyouthfoundation.org Our founder Lorie James shares similar experiences with the adolescent girls with whom she serves. Lorie experienced turbulent teenage years, but fought to overcome obstacles that would have stopped many others. As a result, she went on to earn a Master's degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace Building from California State University, Dominguez Hills. As the driving force of Purpose Youth Foundation her goal is to empower youth-aged girls through mentoring, while teaching etiquette, education, and exposure to the world through life events and travel. Lorie is a world traveler who realizes that travel is one of the best learning experiences. She strives to expose adolescents to these learning experiences so that their enthusiasm for service will be sparked when they realize that there are people less fortunate than them. For the past three consecutive years Lorie has traveled to Kumasi, Ghana with her team of volunteers to donate hygiene products, school supplies, and to speak at various primary schools, middle schools, high schools, and the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Technology. As a certified mediator, Lorie has mediated cases between at-risk youth who were in severe conflict with their families or involved with the criminal justice system. She was able to bring these youth to a peaceful resolution with their families or victims and help to positively turn their lives around. She has also volunteered with many community organizations, and believes volunteerism is a vital component of community service. As a retired human resources manager who worked for the County of Los Angeles for 26 years, Lorie is skilled at managing people and bringing out the best in them. Lorie is mother of three daughters and grandmother of seven grandchildren. 

Hassan Fountain is the Owner of the ABA Basketball Team, the Richmond Ram Chargers. He is also the founder of Fountain for Youth Foundation, which has opened 19 Community Childrens Libraries throughout Central Virginia, Southwestern Virginia and Northern North Carolina. To date, they have placed over 142,000 children's books into the hands of young readers. Hassan is also the father of 7 children, including 2 Army and Marine veterans.Connect with The Richmond Ram Chargers:Instragram:      https://www.instagram.com/richmondramchargersFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/richmondramchargersRegister for Andre Hatchett's Mobile Notary School:https://gumroad.com/a/334106067Get a GreenLight Debit Card for Your Children:https://share.greenlight.com/96453721Register for Free Online Financial Literacy Courses:https://maliksfirstjob.banzai.org/wellness/collections/teaching-kids-financesPurchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.comFollow Malik's First Job on Social Media:Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:            https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

Preston Lewis, founder and executive director of the Off Road Motorsports Youth Foundation, and Taryn Hamilton, a motorsports enthusiast and participant in the Baja 1000, both have a deep-rooted passion for motorsports and a commitment to overcoming challenges and promoting diversity within the industry. Preston, having grown up in a motorsports family and triumphed over leukemia, believes in the importance of versatility and a wide range of knowledge in the industry, which he instills in the young racers he mentors. Taryn, with her experience in various aspects of the sport, from racing to welding and fabricating, emphasizes the many opportunities beyond driving and the importance of being well-rounded to ensure job security in the industry. Join Melinda Russell, along with Preston and Taryn, on this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast as they delve deeper into their experiences and perspectives on overcoming challenges and promoting diversity in motorsports. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Daniel Gimpel, Executive Director of the Rising Stars Youth Foundation in Freeport, NY, with a mission to utilize the game of basketball as the vehicle to promote education, reinforce values, and provide our youth with a safe environment to PLAY, LEARN and GROW.

Sixers Forward Robert Covington talks with the guys about his return to Philly, the process years and the team this year.

Sixers part owner David Adelman joins the guys to talk Sixers basketball but most importantly the Sixers new arena and more about his vision for the team and community.

Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey joins the guys at the Gala to talk all things 76ers.

Sixers Forward and N Philadelphia native Marcus Morris Sr. joins the guys to talk about coming home to play for his hometown team.

Andrew Salciunas, Tyrone Johnson and Bob Cooney broadcast live from the 6th Annual Sixers Youth Foundation Gala at the Please Touch Museum.  They talk Sixers basketball past and present with Daryl Morey, David Adelman, Marcus Morris Sr., and Robert Covington.  They are also joined by the Chair of the Sixers Youth Foundation, Marjorie Harris.

Jeff Chadwick, #89 former Professional Football Player, Detroit Lions joins Todd and Craig for the last show of 2023. Jeff and Kristen run one of the top youth Football Camps in the country, Legends Football Camp, which takes place week after July 4th, in Clare, Michigan. Jeff and Kristen also run J. C. Youth Foundation. jcyouthfoundation1216@gmail.com for more information on Legends Football Youth Camp Huge show as we welcome in 2024 Craig sings The National Anthem Happy New Year!!

By Jim Witt Heavy clothing and a good snowblower will be useful items during the winter of 2023-24. Most of the Northeastern section of the U.S. will experience below-seasonal temperatures and above-normal snowfall. During the last several winters, there were La Nina conditions in the oceans off the coast of South America. Generally, the storm path with a La Nina scenario has storms moving across the northern tier of the U.S. and then up the St. Lawrence River Valley. The center of these storms was then passing to our west. This is not conducive for causing snowstorms. Actually, in advance of each storm, warm air is pushed into our area, along with some rain. As the storm moves northeastward up the St. Lawrence River Valley, a cold front passes, the precipitation ends and cold air plunges into our area. Bottom line: no snow. This winter is going to be different. We are dealing with an El Nino winter and it looks like it will be a strong El Nino. Storms will enter the West Coast. Some will move north into western Canada. We don't have to worry about them. Our concerns are the storms that dive into the Gulf of Mexico. Here they gather a great deal of moisture and warmth. These storms begin to move northeastward and redevelop along the southeast coast of the U.S. It is here they strengthen rapidly and move northward. We call these storms nor'easters. If cold air is present when the storm arrives locally, we get slammed with strong winds, extreme cold and heavy snow. What are the chances? Over the past 73 years, between 1950 and 2023, we've had 33 major snowstorms along the East Coast, or one every 2.2 years, on average. Of those storms, 28 occurred with either an El Nino or neutral phase of Enso (El Nino - Southern Oscillation). Only five have occurred with La Nina. Major East Coast snowstorms are more likely during an El Nino or neutral winter. Other factors called "teleconnections" are important. One is called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). This can be negative or positive. When the PDO is negative, more often than not, another teleconnection, the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), is negative. This is important because a negative NAO has been found to cause a blocking situation, resulting in cold and snowy winters in the Northeast. Both the PDO and the NAO are expected to be negative this winter. Also, I have found that when El Nino extends from the South American coast westward past 180 degrees longitude (the international date line), it is called an "El Nino West situation." Snowstorms and cold weather are prevalent during those years. Jim Witt, who lives in Philipstown, is the former "weather guy" at WHUD Radio in Beacon and webmaster of TheWeatherWiz.com. Each year he creates a Hudson Valley Weather Calendar to benefit the Hope for Youth Foundation. Now in its 38th edition, it is available at local merchants or at hfyf.org/calendars.

Get ready for an inspiring episode of the Wired Differently Podcast as Todd Saylor welcomes a very special guest, Roman Gabriel. In this captivating conversation, Roman shares powerful insights and stories that will leave you uplifted and inspired.

Mandy joins the show to talk about the programs JSYF offers, how their recent food drive went, and their new granny edition of their annual golf tournament

Children's education is top of mind across America. Today, Cheri talks with Dr. Staheli Meyer, the new Executive Director at Empower Youth Foundation in Reno, Nevada. They do fantastic work! Empower Youth helps at-risk children get a foothold on their studies. They work one-on-one with each student so that even kids that are 1 or 2 grades behind in their school studies can catch up quickly and many times, exceed the learning levels if kids in their classes. But, the Foundation needs your help. Donate and get involved. EmpowerYouthFoundation.org 775-826-1111 Sageintl.com 800-254-5779

Atlanta artist 24Heavy skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on the new Atlanta music scene, his peers dying, becoming closer to God, 7 years out of prison, being independent and getting out his contracts, ‘Last of a Dying Breed' album, and his Save The Youth Foundation.  https://www.instagram.com/iam24heavy/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quawntay “Bosco” Adams spent 16 years in prison due to the United States Government's drug war. Growing up a product of his environment in Compton, California, the influence of his family, friends, and neighborhood led him to an early life of drug dealing, arrests, and convictions. But all of that is now behind him. Freed from incarceration, he is on a mission to ensure that others growing up in underprivileged neighborhoods have access to better opportunities than he did. He is committed to helping free individuals incarcerated for nonviolent drug offenses. He has a movie about his life about to come out and talks about his book Chasin Freedom and I-CAN Youth Foundation, the organization he founded, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet retired police officer and founder of Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation, Inc., Jarriel Jordan Sr.

On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, The Laker's Vice President of Charitable Affairs & Executive Director of the team's Youth Foundation, Kiesha Nix, joins Matt and Stak to discuss her inspiring career. Nix opens up about being the first black woman Vice President in Laker's history, the impact Jeanie Buss has had on her, and Lebron's monumental impact off the court. Plus, she shares her 5 most influential women in sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Too Opinionated, singer Laura Bryna visits! Laura is a multi-talented crossover artist who caters to contemporary country and pop audiences across the world. Her successes include the release of “Sweet Revenge” (2019) which scored a Top 10 seat on the Billboard Dance Chart; while her 2020 release, “Stars Are Falling” landed at No. 2 on Dance Music Chart in England, and No. 6 in France and Germany. Bryna's single, “Make A Wish,” spent 10 consecutive weeks on AOL Billboard's Most Streamed Download charts.  A heart-felt supporter of our military, Laura was a celebrity spokesperson for the United States Air Guard's national media campaign; she co-wrote the corresponding theme song “Hometown Heroes.” In addition to her work with the Air Guard, Bryna was the celebrity spokesperson for the National Guard's Youth Foundation.  She also served as a board member on the Make-A-Wish Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter.  From time to time, Bryna co-hosts “Golf Talk America” which broadcasts on PGA Tour Radio, Sirius XM and Spotify.   Laura's new single Jawbreaker along with it's video is available now!    On top of this incredible song release, Laura is also putting the finishing touches on the first of several children's books inspired by her cherished parrots that feature in these beautifully illustrated books each with an inspiring and heartfelt message. “The Christmas Tradition” will be launched at the Southern Book fair, on Oct 14th, and there will be a national book tour/signings to follow. The book coincides with the release of Laura's original Christmas song “Wish List” which will be available in early November.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Betty J. Sanford, MA, LMSW, Advisor Emerita, MSU, East Lansing, MI. Betty, can you share your career trajectory leading up to your current role as Advisor Emerita with Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan? What should the business community across Michigan know about these services? Betty, we understand you have a heart for youth and philanthropy across the community, what groups are you involved with? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Billie Moore, President and CEO of the ABC Youth Foundation and son of the great light heavyweight champion Archie Moore, discusses the "Archie Moore ABC Amateur Boxing Event," that will be held at Ramona High School on Saturday, June 11. Moore is joined by Max Gardner, VP of IT at the Foundation and an amateur boxing coach. Moore and Gardner chat about the mission of the Foundation.

On this episode Leo interviews Steven Yung. He brings extensive management insights from leading multinational and local companies in Asia and the U.S.A. With a proven track record throughout the value chain via leadership roles in Consumer, Brand Innovation, Media & Entertainment, Property, Manufacturing, Retail, FinTech industries, his experiences range from CEO of HKEx-listed Imagi International and took China's #1 iconic IP to new heights via partnership with top global / Disney & local / Hauyi Brothers Movie & Licensing ventures ... led the successful IPO as Chairman of Clear Media / JV with NYSE-listed Clear Channel Worldwide ... General Manager / Office of the Chairman of HKEx-listed Sino Land Group ... President of NYSE-listed Nielsen Media International responsible for all operations outside of the U.S... Managing Director of Nielsen Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China ... Director of Jardine /DFI responsible for buying / merchandising / marketing of various retail brands 7-Eleven & Wellcome, etc.Based in the HQ of The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Steven was the first Asian to lead Global Marketing services in partnership with internal leaders in 200 countries worldwide and external partners such as Olympics, NBA, Disney, NFL, McDonald's, and more.As Director of Marketing Operations, Steven led a transformative integrated marketing deal with the All-Business Airline of Donald Trump via “Minute Maid ~ Official Juice of Trump Shuttle” in New York, Boston & Washington DC. This success led to & inspired a nationwide multi-year cause-marketing campaign to raise money to support USA Olympic Hopefuls. This impactful pitch was launched via unprecedented roadblock simulcast in over 200 terrestrial, cable & satellite channels preceded with a public service announcement by President Bush to rally community support of Olympic Hopefuls! His significant accomplishments were recognized with a citation as “agent of change”Born in Shanghai, Steven grew up in the multicultural Hong Kong ~ Asia's World City! To pay for his own college education with dual majors in Communication & Sociology, Steven started his career as a popular DJ / producer of Youth & Music Programs in the broadcasting industry. Highlight was his Producer role in Hong Kong's ‘Woodstock Live' Concert at the famous Rugby 7 Stadium. Leveraging his insightful knowledge in Youth & Music, Steven joined McCann Erickson International responsible for advertising & promotion of Coca- Cola and the successful launches of Sprite, Diet Coke, Hi-C, Bonaqua, and more throughout Asia. He was invited to join The Coca-Cola Company as Head of New Products onward to be the Chief Marketing Officer for the region ... before his promotion to Houston / Minute Maid HQ ... and upward to join / lead the Global Marketing of The Coca-Cola Company based in Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.As a firm believer to continuously give back to the community, Steven's diverse philanthropic roles included Board Director of Heifer International, Little Rock, Arkansas, Chairman of Investment Committee of Youth Global Network & Tao Fong Shan Foundation, Chairman of Youth Foundation, Board Director of Alpha Asia Foundation, Breakthrough, Child Development Matching Fund, Quality Mentoring Network, etc.Connect with Steven on LinkedIn Self-learning is of paramount importance in the business world, listen to your international peers and step up your game.Connect with the host Leonardo Marra on LinkedIn Follow the page on LinkedIn 

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Olga Murray from Nepal Youth Foundation about how she started her organization. Olga went to Nepal at 60 years old, never expecting that the trip would change her life. Nepal Youth Foundation, led by Olga, is determined to help Nepali children access education. Over thirty years later, they have supported over 60,000 children and families in Nepal with access high-quality Education, Health, Shelter, and Freedom, plus Emergency Relief when it's needed most. You can find out more about Olga and Nepal Youth Foundation at: nepalyouthfoundation.org . You can follow them on Instagram @nepalyouthfoundation

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C5 Texas is a foundation non profit that identifies and develops young leaders in a five year leadership/life skill program.  Dani and her team create curriculum and events, along with outreaches and missions where these teenagers learn communication, business acumen, discipline and structure, as well as leadership core values that follow them to college and beyond. https://www.c5texas.org TOPICS: FORK IN THE ROAD WHO'S WHO LIFE SKILLS TEEN HOPE LEADERSHIP TRAINING COLLEGE PREP COMMS TRAINING SPONSORS: https://www.armoredcoffee.com CODE: LASTINLINE https://cowboyrevolution.com CODE: LASTINLINE15 https://www.doworkthatmatters.us CODE: LASTINLINE https://www.leadlikelions.com CODE: LASTINLINE https://gridironcoffeecompany.com CODE: LASTINLINE

In this episode, we got Moezine Hasham here, Founder and Executive Director of Hockey 4 Youth Foundation, a charitable organization that provides new Canadian youth with an opportunity to play ice hockey. This episode is titled SpaceIce! because as Moe says it "we are literally creating space on the ice for newcomer youth to play our great game! ".Moe was born and raised in Vancouver but now calls Toronto home where he lives with his wife, Monika. He has a background in Corporate Philanthropy, Community and Media Relations and Non-Profit Management. He is a die-hard Canucks fan and misses the Vancouver mountains and sushi joints!In this episode, we discuss Moe's relationship with hockey, how that led to the development of Hockey 4 Youth, and where he is hoping to take his work further. Stay tuned for the YouTube analysis next week!Love the show?!  Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us on  Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn! 

In this episode, Jiggy shares her upbringing in a very traditional Korean family, where her traumatic experiences and emotions were not to be spoken of and where expectations of excellence were of the utmost importance. She talks about the effects that this had on her growing up.  After she moved to the United States, she was practicing her english in an online chat room, and came across the words "gay", "lesbian" and "bisexual" which led her to discovering an identity that she felt connected to. She shares how she bravely told a few friends when she was young and received homophobic responses that cost her most of her friendships. Jiggy shares how she eventually ended up attending Pennsylvania State University, and discovered another set of new words - "vulnerability", "self awareness" and "empathy". It would be her time attending some gen-ed classes that ended up changing the trajectory of her life. It opened up a whole new space that she never knew existed and one that went against everything she'd been taught as a young girl. A space where emotional intelligence set her on a healing journey.   Jiggy is a youth motivational speaker and mental performance coach helping high school and college students increase the longevity of their performance and demand for excellence. Along with her storytelling, Jiggy brings awareness to the importance of mental health and burnout prevention, and teaches practical strategies for students to implement. Jiggy believes that in order to obtain sustainable performance and excellence, we must be both self-disciplined and self-compassionate; both hard working and effectively resting.Jiggy's WebsiteFollow Jiggy on InstagramGet your vulnerably is dope t- shirt hereFollow Candace on Instagram

Can we give love a chance?   For more information and to donate to Fountain of Youth Foundation visit: www.thefountainofyouthprogram.org  

Chris and Sean sit down with Jeff Bradford, the President of TEAM Youth Foundation to talk about the mission of the foundation, teaching leadership to youth, and an authentic perspective on every day life philosophy. Learn more by visiting TeamYouthFoundation.com and TexasEmergingLeaders.com.Featuring:Jeff Bradford, President of Team Youth FoundationSean Christian, Podcast OfficerChris Sanger, Chief Creative OfficerTo join our team.  Go here!

Episode 11 SHOW NOTES: Guest, Jarriel Jordan Sr., Founder and Executive Director, Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation, Inc., 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jarriel Jordan, Sr. is the founder and executive director of Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation, Inc.. Mr. Jordan has worked in our community for over thirty years as a coach, teacher and police officer. Mr. Jordan has a sincere desire to reduce the number of juveniles entering and returning to the juvenile justice system. Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation was developed in response to the rapid deterioration of our communities because of the growing number of juveniles that are introduced to the juvenile justice system, juveniles returning to the community after periods of being detained and failing diversion/reentry programs that do not provide positive long term results. Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that faithfully serves our community. Our mission is to reduce the number of juveniles entering and returning to the juvenile justice system. We provide weekly reentry/recidivism sessions at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center and Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services - Evening Reporting Center. In 2020, we introduced the Junior Workforce Academy. The mission of the Junior Workforce Academy is to prepare 14-22-year-old youth to compete for employment. Participants are exposed to resume preparation, interview strategies, responding to work, how to read a check and the importance of saving. We are determined to develop the next generation of career-ready, financially responsible citizens. Contact: Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 / E-Mail: jacobsladderyouth@gmail.com /https://www.thejacobsladder.org/ Donate: CFC.org select – CFC #47335 PayPal donate to Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation ------------------------------------ The No More Crumbs, Value Journey Podcast is a weekly show, providing the resources and teachings to support you to succeed out of the negatives of life. To guide you in healing, to empower, develop, uplift, and encourage to progress forward for the life God designed for each of us. Most times, we do not know how to go about loving ourselves nor how to make positive changes for ourselves. The Value Journey Podcast will share Rhonda Jennifer's suggestions to help with your healing and growth. We hope you will utilize the information provided to support enhancing yourself and your life. Thank you for listening, and please join us for another episode! We welcome you to tune into the podcast to obtain the information to use as a tool to support making your positive progress for your Value Journey. Please subscribe and tell a family member or friend. Thank you. We welcome you to contact us! ● For more information check out the No More Crumbs, Rhonda Jennifer website @ www.rjnomorecrumbs.com ● Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.jennifer.581 Until next time, Rhonda Jennifer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/support

Join the second part of our discussion with Mara Kronenfeld from the International Youth Foundation (IYF) as she discusses well-being of youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with Amina. Mara Kronenfeld is an international development specialist with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and leading youth development programming in the Middle East and North Africa, a region where she has lived and worked in for many years. Mara has extensive leadership experience in youth workforce development, with a strong focus on program design and development, organizational capacity strengthening, and multi-sectoral partnership cultivation and collaboration. Mara currently serves as Regional Director of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) programs at the International Youth Foundation (IYF) where she has worked for close to a decade. As Regional Director, Mara oversees a diverse portfolio of youth education, employability, and empowerment programs in collaboration with partners such as the World Bank, USAID, OCP Foundation (Morocco), Hilton, Samsung, JP Morgan, Saudi Aramco, the King Khalid Foundation, and hundreds of local NGOs and community based organization across the Middle East and North Africa. Before joining IYF, Mara served in the Business Development department at AMIDEAST where she managed corporate, foundation, and individual fund-raising efforts and also as manager of the Fulbright scholarship program for students from the MENA region. Mara was a U.S. Fulbright grantee to Syria herself between 2001 and 2003 and while in Syria, also managed a U.S. State Department funded teacher training project and UNRWA's English Language Club for Palestinian vocational students. She has also worked for the American University in Cairo. Mara brings Arabic language skills and a deep knowledge of the MENA region to IYF. Mara holds a Masters Degree in Near Eastern Studies from New York University and a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Stanford University.

Sam Gabriel is the co-founder of the Genesis Youth Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit investing in refugee and immigrant youth and families. Sam and his wife Tricia draw from their own experiences as Liberian refugees to connect with kids through soccer, the arts and education. In this episode, learn how Sam's past has shaped his vision for Genesis — and discover ways you can help immigrants and refugees living in Iowa. SHOW NOTES Genesis website: http://bit.ly/2xWjRaE Sam and Tricia Gabriel in Des Moines Register: http://bit.ly/2SnfX3W