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Welcome to public words project, where amazing things happen. We will chat about communication, storytelling and life paths with a twist of color in modern times. Listen in and know you are not alone and it can be done.

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My name is Elizabeth Ramos. I am an outdoor and nature lover that enjoys hiking, tea, travel, dancing, and blueberries! I am a social worker that works as a behavioral health clinician in a medical setting. I am a mental health consultant for medical providers and guide my patients in processing trauma, fears, and adjustment through crisis intervention and short term behavioral health interventions.

My goal and mission is to create a space for young females to build their awareness and action in developing and harnessing their emotional wellness through the connection to nature/soil and develop mindful practices when traveling and exploring their own city, country and the world.  @traveling_xicana

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Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline.    Listen to this shorty podcast to get some relatable information.  You are not alone.

Some useful links that deal with procrastination:  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201808/5-ways-finally-stop-procrastinating

https://jamesclear.com/procrastination

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_96.htm

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Public Words Project sent out a survey a few months back.  PWP has been asked to study and or discuss financial literacy and a handful of other topics.  

In this episode you will hear the starter discuss of financial literacy and equity.  Dr. Melvin Armstrong discusses his Wedbush work he does with youth and his thoughts on the subject.  

Wedbush Securities: Wealth Management and Capital Markets:  https://www.wedbush.com/

The Big House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurial-keys-to-success-tickets-62588019451/amp

Dr. Melvin Armstrong, Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinarmstrongjr/

https://www.epi.org/publication/women-over-65-are-more-likely-to-in-poverty-than-men/

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Listen in to part 2 of Bardo's story. Find out what happens after he did not get the part he wanted and how he handled it. More honesty, laughter and real life shares.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardo_Boyar:

Some of Boyar's notable performances include a brief part as convenience-store robber Ramon Garcia on Fox's 24 and a starring role as burglar Eddie Tesoro in P.S. Your Cat Is Dead. Anglophone cable-TV audiences may also be familiar with Boyar's voice work as Lawrence "Lars" Rodriguez in Klasky-Csupo's Rocket Power cartoons and with his live-action performance as Sergio del Rio on Steven Bochco's Over There. He has also guested on a semi regular basis as Chuy on The Bernie Mac Show. Fluent in English and Spanish with a very adaptable voice, Boyar has also provided voice-over work for commercials.[2]

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This is part one of a podcast with Lombardo Boyar!  Actor, Mexican, Father, Husband and Friend! Lombardo Boyar is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist, and comedian. On The Bernie Mac Show, he had a recurring role as Chuy.  He most recent work Coco (2017) - Mariachi / Gustavo (voice).  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0101603/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardo_Boyar Warning: This podcast is very relaxed with lots of laughing and causal language.  There is the use of curse words.

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She is an educational and political superstar educating the political youth of tomorrow.  Coro's VP of Leadership Programs & Training at Corola.org.

Listen in as we chat about words, food, politics and her new appointment to Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women. 

Get to know her here with us and then check out her profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvazqueznewsum/

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Dr. Marla Parker wraps up the day at the Museum of Social Justice.  What a day!  Mr. Keith Rice our final interview for the day.  Amazing life, amazing story, fantastic input, all for your ear enjoyment!  

Listen in and guess who is from Detroit!   https://www.museumofsocialjustice.org    Sherwin “Keith” Rice, President of the Board  is a historian and archivist at the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center at California State University, Northridge. Prior to becoming a historian Keith had careers as a computer technician for General Electric and a as studio and live sound engineer for Earth Wind and Fire guitarist Al McKay.

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Here is the second podcast with the kind and brilliant Reverend Adrienne Zachery.   The podcasts were done on site at the Museum of Social Justice for Black History month.  Take a listen to keep Black History month alive!  

"Zackery said the partnership with the city of Compton and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles was critical because the organizations trained volunteer attorneys to assist with the record expungements."   Learn more by listening to our podcast and reading about Rev. Adrienne here: https://lasentinel.net/tag/rev-adrienne-zackery.

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Guest host Dr. Marla Parker interviews Rev. Gary Bernard Williams In honor of Black History Month. 

If you would like to contact Rev. Williams here is a short link to his Facebook page: https://bit.ly/2NHLRpR  If you would like to visit the Museum of Social Justice here is their link, too:  https://www.museumofsocialjustice.org

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-in-business/id1447590587?mt=2&i=1000428010351 

In December 2018 I started the Black in Business podcast. As of today, I’ve conducted 4 interviews and working on a few more over the next couple of months. I am excited to have more interviews and grow the BiB podcast so that other people can act on their passion.

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This is part 2 of the near and dear podcast with my mentee.  Listen in and hear who cries first.  Real life and real reactions being shared so others can learn and live beyond us.  

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Julyssa Guevara a new type of hero for the people.   An immigrant family in Hollywood to making a home in the Crenshaw district to working on getting her PhD at Claremont College.  

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Anne-Marie sits and chats with Dr. Armstrong a few times this week and they cover a-lot.  They chat about charcoal lattes, church, parental roles,  positive mentors changing our lives and ramen.  

Dr.  Melvin Armstrong, Jr is a Professor at Cal State Los Angeles.  Check out his LinkedIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinarmstrongjr/

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Jobelle Gacuya of HMNTY.com chats with Andrea Shorter a San Fransisco Commissioner on the Status of Women.    Listen to these beautiful women of color chat about love, goodness, Anne Frank and politics all under 12 minutes.  

In this podcast: 

  • Jobelle Gacuya
  • Andrea Shorter

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The Slanted Door in San Fransisco is the backdrop as Dr. Parker interviews Jobelle of HMNTY.com.  They chat about millennial roles in the world and in business.   

https://hmnty.com

https://www.instagram.com/itsjustmarlaa/

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In this podcast Dr. Marla Parker, Jobelle Gacuya, Dr. Kimi Wilson and the founder Anne-Marie Williams sit and chat about collaboration, spidey sense, global issues and how to recover if someone steals your idea.  

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A human superstar! When I grow up I want to be Jobelle! She is a social entrepreneur, thought leader and the founder of @hmntyco! We chat about her and the international path of service she is living and creating for all. She has an old soul for music and hip-hop! Amazing! Listen now!!!

Visit her online store and save our world by empowering the talented: www.hmnty.com

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Lisa Baxter is a successful Director of Development working to save our Los Angeles than the World through philanthropy. She chats with Anne-Marie of PWP to talk about public speaking, fundraising, compassion and being authentic in all she does. All fundraisers should listen this seasoned and successful fundraiser! She give some great advice.

Come celebrate this woman by listening to her share her path to now.

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PWP tried something new with this podcast. PWP did a group podcast on small talk. The group shared experiences, thoughts and advice on the subject.

Host: Anne-Marie Williams Guests: Lisa Baxter Daryn Kobata Dr. Marla Parker

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Anne-Marie sits downs and talks with Jen Spinner a long time activist friend with an LGBTQ heart of gold. They discuss family, shyness, AIDS, tampons, activism and love.

Explicit subject matter and some language.

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In this episode, Dr. Parker and Anne-Marie talk about introversion and public facing jobs. Dr. Parker shares some of her experiences and input about the subject and how she proves the stereotypes wrong.

This is the IDEAS.TED.COM quiz to see where you land. https://www.qzzr.com/c/quiz/458498/are-you-an-extravert-introvert-or-ambivert

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We all have different paths to find our voices and ourselves. Listen in and get to know Ariel and her interesting path to now. Do you like lettuce???

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Intergenerational trauma with math? Writing a book about math that everyone can read! Challenging? Connecting with the community to create new educational paths. Take a listen.

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Anne-Marie sits and chats with Dr. Wilson at a sidewalk cafe in Culver City. He shares with us childhood, education and his rebel math attitude. Listen to hear how he found his public words and voice. This is part 1 with Dr. Kimi Wilson.

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Get to know Romi and listen as they chat about acting, fried chicken and public speaking all while Anne-Marie has a Pumpkin in her lap! Check out Romi on 911 on Fox https://g.co/kgs/GRfUXs and join her Instagram @romidias

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Catch Andrea Shorter LIVE at:

Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) 50th Anniversary Conference in San Francisco, InterContinental Hotel -- 10/27/2018

PANELIST -- Boards and Commissions

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Andrea Shorter a wonderful woman with a heart of gold and a mind of powerful intellect. She is an advocate for equality and fairness! Get to know her and find out how she found her public words and passion for public speaking.

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Anne-Marie talks about what is your job when you are an audience member. What is the social contract? Audience members are part of a two way street. Listen in. Anne-Marie gets passionate about this subject!

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Anne-Marie talks about being brave. What does that mean every day? Are acts of bravery small? Can one be brave in the work place in life?

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Anne- Marie and Marla Parker chat about being brave, theory vs. practicum and chicken nuggets.

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Dr. Marla Parker a new kind of leader who is changing our world. This is our first chat with Dr. Parker. Teaching leadership that embraces grace, intelligence and a good story.

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The founder Anne-Marie Williams casually gives a short introduction of what the Public Words Project is about.