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What if your personal failures could pave the way for your greatest successes? Join us as we sit down with Tommy, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans from construction to AI, and who is making waves by applying lessons learned across different sectors. This episode kicks off with Tommy's tran…
What if your personal failures could pave the way for your greatest successes? Join us as we sit down with Tommy, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans from construction to AI, and who is making …
What if your personal failures could pave the way for your greatest successes? Join us as we sit down with Tommy, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans from construction to AI, and who is making waves by applying lessons learned across different sectors. This episode kicks off with Tommy's transformative moment in 2020 that shifted his focus towards helping others succeed. We also spotlight his remarkable initiative, the Pride Construction Coalition, which supports LGBTQ+ individuals in the construction industry, and discuss the importance of creating inclusive environments.Together, we…
Adventure Awaits: Best Outdoor Activities in Cappadocia, Turkey Türkiye Heather Markel, Best Selling Author…
Adventure Awaits: Best Outdoor Activities in Cappadocia, Turkey …
Adventure Awaits: Best Outdoor Activities in Cappadocia, Turkey Türkiye Heather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach The author received a discount for using Excursion Mania travel services mentioned in this post. All activities were experienced firsthand. All opinions…
Felienne is the creator of Hedy, an open-source and accessible platform for kids aged ten and above to learn textual programming in multiple languages.The platform has about 500K users a month. It has been translated into 49 languages, including Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish, and has 400+ volunteer…
Felienne is the creator of Hedy, an open-source and accessible platform for kids aged ten and above to learn textual programming in multiple languages.The platform has about 500K users a month. It h…
Felienne is the creator of Hedy, an open-source and accessible platform for kids aged ten and above to learn textual programming in multiple languages.The platform has about 500K users a month. It has been translated into 49 languages, including Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish, and has 400+ volunteer programmers, translators, and teachers who continuously improve and maintain it.To teach a child programming, a parent or teacher can use Hedy's built-in lesson plans or customize their kid's learning experience by authoring their lessons and loading these into Hedy's user interface.Felienne ho…
In Episode 2 of Older & Bolder Season Three, Debbie McCulloch sits down with the dynamic Kathy Healey for a lively and eye-opening conversation. Get ready to be swept away as Kathy shares her incredible journey of visiting 141 countries, recounting adventures from the icy terrains of Antarctica …
In Episode 2 of Older & Bolder Season Three, Debbie McCulloch sits down with the dynamic Kathy Healey for a lively and eye-opening conversation. Get ready to be swept away as Kathy shares her incr…
In Episode 2 of Older & Bolder Season Three, Debbie McCulloch sits down with the dynamic Kathy Healey for a lively and eye-opening conversation. Get ready to be swept away as Kathy shares her incredible journey of visiting 141 countries, recounting adventures from the icy terrains of Antarctica to the exotic landscapes of Madagascar. Hear how she crossed paths with the Sultan of Brunei on the Island of Borneo and her remarkable career as a sommelier and bartender at the grand hotels of Las Vegas, serving celebrities and dignitaries alike.But that’s not all. Kathy’s heart for service …
There are aspects of grief most people resist normalizing, like accepting it is not a linear path, and that can make us lash out at others in anger.In this episode, I'm joined by the Clinical Social Worker and Author Claire Willis. Claire has over 30 years of experience both as a volunteer and a soc…
There are aspects of grief most people resist normalizing, like accepting it is not a linear path, and that can make us lash out at others in anger.In this episode, I'm joined by the Clinical Social W…
There are aspects of grief most people resist normalizing, like accepting it is not a linear path, and that can make us lash out at others in anger.In this episode, I'm joined by the Clinical Social Worker and Author Claire Willis. Claire has over 30 years of experience both as a volunteer and a social worker in hospice care and also leads bereavement, end-of-life support, and therapeutic writing groups.It was leading these groups she realized many of the attendants had this wrong idea that dealing with grief is a linear path, which motivated her to write her two books, "Opening To Grief" and …
Angelica Kapsis is a co-founder and leader of Votrite, a company aiming to reshape how voting is conducted in the United States. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Angelica has made fighting for people a lifelong goal. She has worked closely with disabled voters, and throughout her career has fought to have their…
Angelica Kapsis is a co-founder and leader of Votrite, a company aiming to reshape how voting is conducted in the United States. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Angelica has made fighting for people a lifelong g…
Angelica Kapsis is a co-founder and leader of Votrite, a company aiming to reshape how voting is conducted in the United States. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Angelica has made fighting for people a lifelong goal. She has worked closely with disabled voters, and throughout her career has fought to have their voices heard. Currently serving as the President/Owner of Votrite, she is instrumental in developing strategies to enhance voting software accessibility, particularly focusing on ADA compliance and preferences for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, her work as Founder at Scorpion Fitness …
Attachment — the maintaining of family and social relationships as we age – is one of the 7A’s of SuperAging. Not only is it good for our health and happiness, but it could impact how long we live. The science is clear: loneliness is, in and of itself, a serious risk to health and longevi…
Attachment — the maintaining of family and social relationships as we age – is one of the 7A’s of SuperAging. Not only is it good for our health and happiness, but it could impact how long we li…
Attachment — the maintaining of family and social relationships as we age – is one of the 7A’s of SuperAging. Not only is it good for our health and happiness, but it could impact how long we live. The science is clear: loneliness is, in and of itself, a serious risk to health and longevity. According to the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the list of potential harms is long: an increased risk of dementia by over 50%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%. Poor social relationships have also been associated with a higher risk for premature death from all causes.…
After her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020, Jennifer Hendrickson was inspired to make a difference. She joined the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter as the Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Twin Cities. Her work ensures that vital resources and suppor…
After her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020, Jennifer Hendrickson was inspired to make a difference. She joined the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter as the Dir…
After her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2020, Jennifer Hendrickson was inspired to make a difference. She joined the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter as the Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Twin Cities. Her work ensures that vital resources and support are accessible to those who need them most. In our conversation today, we’ll discuss the upcoming Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's at Target Field on September 21—this event is filled with stories of hope, unity, and determination. Jennifer will share insights into the event's atmosphere, t…
Death. The ultimate buzzkill. It's like, one minute you're sipping margaritas with your BFF, and the next, you're sobbing uncontrollably because they're no longer with you. Yeah, it's a real party pooper.Death is a natural part of life, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. So, instead of tryi…
Death. The ultimate buzzkill. It's like, one minute you're sipping margaritas with your BFF, and the next, you're sobbing uncontrollably because they're no longer with you. Yeah, it's a real party poo…
Death. The ultimate buzzkill. It's like, one minute you're sipping margaritas with your BFF, and the next, you're sobbing uncontrollably because they're no longer with you. Yeah, it's a real party pooper.Death is a natural part of life, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. So, instead of trying to avoid it or pretend it's not happening, let's talk about how to deal with the stress that comes with losing someone we love.The Five Stages of Grief (AKA the Emotional Rollercoaster)You know the drill: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Yeah, it's a wild ride, but trust…
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. — Dalai LamaIn the heart of Niagara Falls, a unique initiative is taking root. The Gardens of Compassion is more than just a place to grow vegetables—it’s a space where empathy blossoms and understandin…
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. — Dalai LamaIn the heart of Niagara Falls, a unique initiative is taking root. The Gardens of Compassion i…
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. — Dalai LamaIn the heart of Niagara Falls, a unique initiative is taking root. The Gardens of Compassion is more than just a place to grow vegetables—it’s a space where empathy blossoms and understanding flourishes. This community garden has three primary goals that intertwine like vines on a trellis:Nourishing bodies and minds by growing fresh, healthy food for vulnerable populations while educating them about nutrition. Breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness by bringing together v…
Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. While we have featured guests fr…
Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are …
Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. While we have featured guests from Bali to Utah, Florida to Japan, and just about everywhere in between, this season we are going uber-local with my new/old state of New Jersey. New Jersey? But why? And why should I care? Because your host, that’s me, Kate Cherichello Tente, is a New Jersey native but long-time Manhattan resid…
Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would have made a fine guest just to talk about one aspect of her impressive background. We could focus on…
Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would …
Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would have made a fine guest just to talk about one aspect of her impressive background. We could focus on her status as a best selling author, for Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic, which was conceived in Antigua when she witnessed Paul Hopkins and Phil Pugh cross the finish line after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic; and the September release of her memoir, Following Sunshine: A Voyag…