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After 40 years in the radio and the television industries, Mark now brings his expertise to visual and audio podcasting for the digital social media space.
Mark’s style of interviewing is both honest and caring, with a sense of fun. The Mark Bishop Show can be heard on demand at any time on this channel/website and is featured on the best of the Podcast broadcast platforms around the globe including – Apple Podcasts, Google iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart Podcasts, Deezer and many more.
Veterans are getting a great opportunity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Mark speaks with Cicely Waters, DOC at the FMCSA about military personnel transitioning into the transportation workforce with their CDL license. One initiative the FMCSA Even Exchange Program. Please tell the Vets to listen to this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Wildfires and their heartache, where do you start? Expenses? How's your insurance? Listen to Karen Collins, President APCIA and Dr. Ian Giammanco, Managing Director, IBHS. Better listen to The Mark Bishop Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Michell Futrell is the Director of Lung Cancer Screening, Programs and Initiatives at the LUNGevity Foundation. Its mission is to close the gap of the 85% that do not receive an early detection screening. You should listen to this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Nearly three in four providers say the pace of oncology innovation is overwhelming. Mark Bishop talks with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Donna Catamero and emerging APP Becky Moran. New treatments & technologies and the future role of APPs in Oncology. Do you know about The Make it Happen campaign? Listen in on this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
A space-age invention that could help you, Super Patches, they are placed on your skin and work with your brain to help manage or remove pain. Fact or fiction: see how this 3D imprinted code is programmed and known as the fingerprint. An amazing invention talk with Marla Smith on The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
5,200 dog bites and hopefully, that number is decreasing. Our postal carriers need your help. June is the Dog Bite Awareness month, and the USPS wants you to tell everyone to visit www.usps.com/dogbiteawareness for tips to support this campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Bret Perkins, Senior Vice President of Community Growth and Economic Development, shared with Mark Bishop that 57% of aspiring entrepreneurs plan to launch a business this year. Comcast Business has a long history with small businesses, so where is it heading? Find out on The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
We are hearing a lot about gene therapy and CRISPR technology. Mark's guest shared some wonderful healing examples and where we are going with this amazing science. Hear this from Dr. Lindsay George from CHOP about the exciting new health world ahead of us all on The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
"The Summer Struggle" is the new study. Kids need this, what can parents do? Jodi Grant & Gigi Antoni from the After School Alliance and The Wallace Group give us the facts what the new study reveals. Here on The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The 100 deadliest days for teen traffic fatalities. Bob Passmore & Rebecca Weast are on the The Mark Bishop Show explaining why that 60% of crashes are caused by distractions. IIHS and APCIA together for this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Mark's guest is Ryan Snyder Director of Governmental & Legislative Affairs. If there aren't enough of them already, there are also big scams in the moving industry. May is National Moving Month and this is where you should go: www.protectyourmove.gov. Great interview on The Mark Bishop Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Everything you thought you knew will be overturned when you listen to this episode on The Mark Bishop Show. A successful multimillionaire shares how and why he helps thousands around the world be the spirit they are! When you are truly spirit, nothing is impossible or can stop you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Mark Bishop Show features National Investing Day with Schwab Branch Manager - Daniel Stein. National Investing Day coincided with the anniversary of Mayday 1975 when the SEC did something pivotal for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Business owners, entrepreneurs, and any 1099 income earners: this episode is for you. This woman with the Spendthrift Trust can save you a fortune. The ST Trust also cancels the IRMAA surcharge on Medicare. Listen to Sally Gimon with Mark and how this all works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Great progress with treatment options for multiple myeloma as shared by Dr. Brandon Blue and his patient Tony. Mark asks pertinent questions in this episode. Why is multiple myeloma such a rare and difficult to diagnose cancer? Let's discuss with Dr. Blue in this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Are your children suffering from sports injuries? Mark’s guest is a pediatric sports medicine specialist who gives excellent advice in this episode. Middle School and High School injuries are due to overuse. Perhaps you as a parent can spot potential injuries before they occur. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Ian Noble runs his business, Runsteady Investments, just like he runs his marathons, steady. This Austin, Texas, entrepreneur operates a passive real estate investment deal that can generate nice income. Mark goes into it with him and doesn't shy away from any question at all. it's The Mark Bishop Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Mark Bishop Show features all sorts of newsmakers. In this episode we have the Triptych founder, David Deighton. David explains how we can learn to bridge our societal divide by how we talk to one another. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Zach Steele is the COO and wears many more hats with the new exciting platform for Podcasters. To support us, podcasters that place their shows on PodGo now attract serious advertisers.Still in Beta but it advances more and more every day, Podgo.io is the go! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Priscilla Rodriguez from the Collegeboard.org is the special guest for this episode. Important information about Bluebook Testing and the incredible options every student has to succeed. Check out this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
What can you do to keep insurance costs down? Mark talks with two experts on severe thunderstorms and the effect on insurance costs we are all now facing. The Mark Bishop Show: Informative and Factual! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Why does an executive coach and author do woodturning? Chip Scholz discusses this in detail and how it reflects life and his coaching successes. What can experience as a woodturner influence your thinking about leadership and business? Find out on The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions is Mark's special guest for this enlightening episode. Kevin Gazzara is a Positive Intelligence Coach. Mental Fitness is critical in today's business world as he discusses that and his book, 'The Leader Of Oz' and how it is helping many today.
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Mark's guest is Bob Labbe (pronounced Lobby), the inventor of The Worlds, "Ultimate Drink Coaster." This unique invention, sold all over the world, is solving the messy problem of drink condensation and filthy cardboard coasters. They're amazing, check 'em out!
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Mark interviews the trainer and coach known known as Jim Carrey, with a PhD. He's authored 19 books and is the best of the best when it comes to identifying your core message to connect emotionally with your audience. His new books, "Leadership Begins with Motivation" and "MisFits and Crackpots," are great sellers. There's a nice free gift from Danny. Check it out!
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Aaron Ryan an award-winning and bestselling author, shares his business past, struggles with entrepreneurship, and eventual success. His honest outlook on publishing and his discussion with Mark about books are refreshing.
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Jim Marshall the Inventor and Founder of Septemics. "Hierarchies of Human Phenomena." The What? Incredible stuff in the book from Jim; check it out. It will help you but first listen to or view this interview.
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Have you heard about Embody yet? It's a brand new platform that includes community support to assist you with maintaining a healthy lifestyle and overall well-being. Mark finds out the skinny with Dr. Brunilda Nazario,Chief Physician Editor, Medical Affairs at Web MD.
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It's that week in March every year when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges us to act on the recall status of your car. It saves lives and permanent damage. Try the SAFERCAR APP. A recall check takes less than a minute.
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Dr. Khan explains why preventive care is critical for seniors. He breaks down the big three you should be getting checked that seniors should be doing to live a healthier and happier life.
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This episode features a discussion with the founder of GetOblic regarding a unique AI twist on plug-and-play AI voices for small business owners. This technology ensures that the thousands of calls typically lost every month are captured. Get the skinny—it’s here to stay!
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An in-depth discussion with serial entrepreneur Andrew Ackerman. As the CEO/Founder of Reach Labs, he shares essential knowledge and steps for small business startups. His book, "The Entrepreneur's Odyssey, is described as "Lean Startup meets The Alchemist."
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The new IBM business study is out and there are surprising stats involving AI. Bold bets are being made on AI's future, but not the kind you're thinking. Get the latest facts on our job future with this episode. Thank you Salima Lin.
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Mark's guest Dr. Maully Shah from CHOP goes into the causes and treatments for Cardiac Arrhythmia and the exciting future of treatment and diagnosis.
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Mark speaks with Amber Canavan about the new Vegan Cheeses and what it means to the animals to not have dairy. PETA shares sensible facts on why why the $3.5 billion industry is projected to go to $9.8 billion 2033.
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CHOP and the Richard D Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment is at the forefront of new medicine doing wonderful work to stem the 1 in 3 birth defects of babies born in the US. Mark interviews Dr. Scott Adzick in this episode.
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Drones a multipurpose machine. Learn what's happening with Jim Wolfinbarger heads up the command center and drone technologies. As the Vice President of Real Time Intelligence at Motorola Solutions, his big challenge is coming up, protecting the millions of soccer fans in June!
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What are the possible concerns about AI? Great work being done by Gloo, a technology company serving the faith and flourishing ecosystem to ensure AI is used in helping humanity, not harming it!
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You should not buy into this bad dog discomfort. Putting aesthetic interests first is causing immense pain, lifelong disabilities and premature death.
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Commissioner Merle Heatwole head of the Salvation Army is Mark's special guest for this episode. The work in fundraising for those of us less fortunate is critical with the Red Kettle Campaign around Thanksgiving!
Cats belong inside, especially your pet. If not massive dangers face them, parasites, diseases, animals attacking them, some tormented, shot, burned the list goes on. Listen to Sarah McFarlane.
No more dissecting of the real Frogs with "Kind Frog." The silicone based dissectible has been a big hit with students and teachers and now celebrating a year after roll out, is bringing students back to the sciences. Mark get's the 'skinny' from Samantha Crowe from PETA.
This is a one stop shop for us Baby Boomers. Go to www.babyboomer.org and you'll be blown away. Too much to tell but listen to ark'Ms interview with the CEO, Marc 'Gramps' Joseph.
What is KIA doing to help stop 8 US Teens being killed a day in car crashes? It's NTDSW National Teen Driver Safety Week from the 19th - 25th October.
Mark finds out from Dr Naomi J Brown a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist at CHOP, just how many different types of sports injuries are prominent every year for our children and teenagers. Tips on how to prevent them as well.
Mark talks with the VP at American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Karen Collins and Dr. Anne D. Cope Chief Engineer at the IBHS about what to do about your home and valuables. 2.6 Million homes in the Western US face wildfire risk and a $1.3 Trillion reconstruction cost. get the tips here!
Mark speaks with Tim Anderson, President & CEO of the USSFCU which is celebrating its 90th year of operation in October. It started with $45.00 at the height of the great depression. Why is this Credit Union alternative perhaps better than a Bank? Check it out, you'll be surprised.
Do you know how much scholarship money is out there? With this episode you will learn a lot more about resources the College Board offers to High School students. SAT and PSATs. Mark's guest is the Senior Vice President, College Readiness Assessments. You need to hear this!
Mark delves into the new US News and World Report best college rankings. His guest is Dr. Lamont Jones the managing editor for education. He talks about Faculty Resources, Reputation, Financial Resources and so on. Since the very first publication in 1983, the annual rankings have become a significant tool for many.
Animals in movies the topic of this interview with the Senior Vice President of PETA, Lisa Lange. As technology progresses the use of digital effects to portray animals is increasing. CGI, animatronics etc are preventing the abuse and trauma these poor animals in Hollywood go through. Listen to this one, very encouraging.
Listen to how we treat our furry friends if we don't crush cans or put lids on empty jars. Jakob Shaw is Mark's guest and he shares a lot about Mice and Rats and other home visitors that we can help share the planet with in a much better way. PETA.org the people that care!
Are you prepared? "Do it now" is the warning to limit potential damage and make sure you check your insurance package. Listen to my guests, Dr. Ian Giammanco & Dr. Mike Richmond-Crum, as they share with you about this developing Hurricane Season. Listen to this short important warning.
Cutting edge tech with this episode. The Vice President of Sports and Entertainment Partnerships shares with Mark how fans are having new immersive experiences of their favorite sport. Tennis is just one with the US Open but hear about all the others!
GenZ and Millennials and AI populate this topical interview with Mark Bishop and Kelsea Warren. A workplace values expert and founder of The Seamless Coach LLC, Kelsea discusses the recent Cox Business Survey that uncovers some very interesting anomalies in the Tech workplace. Listen to how Kelsea describes the disconnect between organizations and their younger employees!
Shocking treatment at these roadside zoos as I interview Meghan Tieman, the Captive Wildlife Specialist for the PETA Foundation's Captive Animal Law Enforcement division. You will think twice about going to these roadside zoos if you really understood how these poor animals are abused both physically and psychologically.
The Postal Service has continued to serve the same ideal across the Nation. This year celebrates 250 years of incredible service. Elliot Gruber is the Director of National Postal Museum and he shares some very interesting facts like certain Presidents initially working for the Postal Service. The USPS, regarded as the most efficient mail system in the world. Do you know why zip codes were added? And what does 'ZIP Code' stand for?
Not your run of the mill Tours with this form. Yampu Tours designs custom tours to Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Co-owner and partner of Yampu Tours, Monica Irauzqui seeks out authentic experiences for families, adventurers, honeymooners and CEOs. Some interesting pics in this episode too!
Corky was only 4 years old when torn away from the Ocean and her family, used for years as a breeding machine then sent to Sea World. PETA to the rescue, a tam of experts are preparing a seaside sanctuary for her, with the hopes they get to find her brother Fife and sister Ripple again.
The IBM Institute for Business Value Study says that A.I. investments will more than double over the next two years. A study was just done with over 30,000 CEO's. What are their priorities? Mark talks with Salima Lin Managing Partner, Strategy, M&A, Transformation and Thought Leadership IBM Consulting. A very interesting episode.
Addiction rarely happens as a singular diagnosis. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has expanded its co-occurring model of care. Dr Joseph Lee explains to Mark just how good the success has been in treating those that face both addiction and mental health conditions under the one roof.
The book is designed to help the ALS society and all associated with this rotten disease. Rachel Kerr- Schneider has written an Amazon Hot new release that has won the Spiritual Biography category. The Widow Chose Red, more than a story about loss, it's about love, faith and resilience. Watch the interview with Mark now!
Logan Clarke Director of Global Pursuit Investigations takes Mark on a Kidnapping Journey and it's not just overseas. It's right here in the thousands in towns that are as American as Apple Pie. He rescued over 350 kidnapped kids forced into Human Trafficking in Asia, Africa, The Middle East and Europe. Fascinating stuff, listen in!
1 in 10 newborns in the US have congenital heart disease. Advances in early treatment is great news for parents under this stress. Mark talks with Dr. Mathew Elias from Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (C.H.O.P.) about procedures and early warning signs, 97% of those born with CHD are expected to reach adulthood. Listen now.
What does the First Amendment guarantee? PETA has filed the very first Amendment Lawsuit against the NIH. PETA maintains it has the right to receive communications from what are called, "willing speakers' and in this case the macaque monkeys named Beamish, Sam Smith, Nick Nack and Guiness. Listen to this interview with Mark's special guest, Jeff Kerr - PETA Foundation Chief Legal Officer.
The General Manager/Vice President of ADP talks with Mark about the changes happening in small business today and what the trends are showing. It is Small Business Week and Erron discusses
how they support businesses to find and keep staff and adapt to it. Tax money is available for Small Business today, find out how.
This episode is about Peta's new "Eat without Experiments Initiative"
Dr. Cheng is the Chief scientist of international laboratory methods for PETA. This is good news for those of you that hate the idea of animals being forced to endure for-feeding, starvation, injections with harmful substances and so on.
https://eatwithoutexperiments.peta.org
246,000 postal vehicles drive over a billion miles a year. With over a 168 million delivery points across America, there's no doubt safe driving from everyone on the roads is critical. Mark asks Scott Miller USPS Safety & Health Awareness Specialist.
Dr. Laura Kunces a registered dietician and board certified specialist talks with Mark about fitness and nutrition whether you are an elite athlete or someone simply looking to take their fitness and wellness routine to the next level.
Do you know if your vehicle has an open recall? Alex Ansley is the Division Chief, Recall Management with the NHTSA. he talks with Mark about the application you can download, it will tell you when there is a recall of your vehicle. Plus a lot more in this interview.
A bold innovative strategy to end failed experiments on animals from PETA. PETA Scientists have released Research Modernization, cutting edge human relevant science. 110 Million animals are killed in US labs every year yet: 95% of new drugs fail in human clinical trials. And there's more! Don't miss this episode for 'PETA's sake!'
Do you want to be kinder and greener in 2025? Then "Veganize your Wardrobe". How? Swap cashmere, wool, leather and Fur for eco -friendly and animal friendly incredible products. Go to www.peta.org
January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. Dr. Scott Adzick MD is the Surgeon-In-Chief at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and discusses with Mark the breakthroughs in fetal diagnosis now and what future treatment will look like. It's the 30th Anniversary of the fetal center at CHOP and it is remarkable how Dr. Adzick and his team's research and innovations have shaped the field of fetal medicine.
Heard about America's new Solitaire? It's the number 1 game being played right now. Valerie Greenberg tells Mark about the prizes for you just download the App from the Google App store and play Solitaire Grand Harvest teaming up with Snoopy ...who? get the info now.....
Mark's (Chocolate) Guest is a professional standup comedy promoter and performer with live stage, TV and concerts in his past and a serial business entrepreneur. From a chain of famous comedy clubs to art galleries and a touring submarine Biz and a Beach shack in Hawaii, Scott Edwards can tell you a few stories. A fun MBS, join us!
It's Free just download it from the App Store! Bingo Blitz the latest gaming craze to reduce stress and you can play with worldwide gamers for free! Innovative features and exciting narratives. Bing Blitz!
An award-winning Ex-Pat from Mark’s hometown appears on this episode of “The Mark Bishop Show” Jason Edwards is the Author of ‘Icebergs to Iguanas’ a large format series of books illustrating his national geographic imagery. Photography to Jason is mor than just capturing beautiful pictures, it’s about the stories that go with them!
The largest Compounding Pharmacy in the Nation is Empower and Mark's guest is Shaun Noorian CEO and Founder. A licensed reputable Pharmacy, some of the strictest regulations in the world blow away the Myths about this industry. Get The Facts! Go to https://www.empowerpharmacy.com
A mother, a friend and a successful business woman who runs a private practice for couples in sex therapy. This often taboo topic is highlighted for this episode because of the good it can do for couples today. Angela Skurtu is Mark's guest as he draws back the covers on this fascinating topic interviewing the lady, 'That Opens Bedroom Doors.'
Mark goes deep into the Human Trafficking and Drug related immigration issues with Mayra Rodriguez. The Planned Parenthood 'Whistleblower' and Catholic Women's Care Advocate, shares stories that would make anybody uneasy no matter who they voted for! Why didn't Kamala Harris file this case of Mayra Rodriguez in California, when she was the Attorney General? Sex trafficking, human trafficking, drugs and cartels all in this episode!
Science backed action steps to help prevent you losing your home to fire. Wildfire research shows three vulnerable areas of a home. Do you know them? Listen to these tips from Anne D. Cope and Karen Collins APCIA and IBHS combined to give you the facts. Protection, Insurance and the leading cause of ignition...what is it?
Shaun White, Rob Gronkowski, CEO's, Entrepreneurs are all in this motivational book penned by Shawn D. Nelson Founder and CEO of Lovesac America's fastest growing furniture retailer in 2013 and in 2019 and won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" as well. Great interview and audio book is even better. https://shawndnelson.com
Cyber Security on everyone's radar goes in depth with Terence Bennett, CEO of Dream Factory Software a young cybersecurity company specializing in API Code Automation. Terence an ex Naval Intelligence Officer at NCIS and Surface Warfare Officer during operation Iraqi Freedom. Dream Factory Software is helping to prevent hacking by bad actors with its API code-automation platform.
Generative AI has fans and non fans but it's here to stay and employees need to accept the culture and its benefits. Mark speaks with Salima Lin, Managing partner, Strategy, M&A, Transformation & thought leadership. ibm.com/ibv for a lot more information. Fascinating stuff!
Mark's guest for this ep is Shelly Berman-Rubera, a serial entrepreneur and business consultant with some great advice 'would be' small business owners. Passionate about business development and entrepreneurship her new upcoming Podcast "Boomers in Business" will be a series that will help women and men boomers empower their business.
Honeywell has the answer for Building Automation with respect to unplugging devices in commercial businesses. This saves thousands on the power bill but also importantly contributes to 37% of Global Co2 emissions. Can I still get my morning coffee? Check this one out!
Mark talks with Paul Crimm the Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell productivity and Solutions.
They discuss the retail landscape and how it has undergone significant transformation. Artificial Intelligence is ushering in a new era for retail....for the better!
$500 Billion a year is going out the door of America's companies. Why, because Millennials and Gen Z are struggling with money. They are living paycheck to paycheck giving sleepless nights, not completing daily tasks at work and so on. Jessica Patel created a new tool to help called.'Groove"! Check this out.
Which vehicles topped this year's Kelley Blue Book's, Best family Cars List? Mark interviews Brian Moody the Executive editor. Brian shares helpful car-shopping tips and plenty of great info!
Mark's special guest is the President CEO of PETA the organization that has fought for the prevention of cruelty to Animals since 1980. She discusses the "Hell On Wheels" campaign in Chicago on her 75th Birthday. Shots of the cruelty to the Bulls in the run up to the annual bull run.
Mark introduces Kumar Dattatreyan an experienced Agile Coach, Change Agent and ICF- Certified Professional Coach (PCC). If you're in business, listen to this guy share some very good wisdom for small business entrepreneurs. Can Profit-Sensei help you?
A successful (NASMCPT) Women's behaviour change specialist and corrective exercise specialist Dilan Gomih is Mark's special guest for this episode. She gives some excellent simple tips. Get them for yourself here.
The TV Star was selected because of her love of outdoor life and the entertainment that Southerner's enjoy only to be ruined by those mongrel Mosquitoes. "OFF" are changing, check the episode out with JoAnna Garcia Swisher.
It's that time of the year again when more than any other month, it hits home. The sadness of our Vets suicides and helpless stories. Mark asks the American public with the legion Commander Daniel J Seehafer to "BE THE ONE" to help stop Veteran Suicide and you can easier than you think! Isolation, Depression, Hopelessness...you can do something! Listen.
Phaedra Boindiris is IBM's Consulting Global leader. In this Episode, we find out AI is fundamentally changing the way business operates. But there's still risks to understand like AI hallucinations, bias and date security issues. learn about AI Governance and ethics.
This episode Mark discusses with Erron Stark the state of small business today. What's happening with the new rules July 1st and how you can be a step ahead by going to the three Links given about your staff or getting staff and how will you pay them anyway once this new Government tax Ruling kicks in. get it here!
Mark talks with Dr. Nataraj (Raj) Nagaratnam, CTO for Cloud Security at IBM, he drives strategy, technology and offerings around security for IBM Cloud. Raj is recognized as an IBM Fellow, he leads innovative products and capabilities that are helping businesses better manage their security.
New organization to power a free consumer website www.fairhealthconsumer.org is discussed in depth with Mark and the Executive director of Grants and Consumer Education at FAIR Health, Nicole Iny. The site offers total treatment cost tools highlighting a range of costs for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, heart failure and major depression.
IBM addresses a very serious issue. $45 Million in donations of technology and services for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator as explained by the Vice President and Chief Impact officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil. Did you know that Climate-Related disasters and Natural Hazards push 26 million people into poverty each year!
In this episode you will learn why Mass Criminalization and Incarceration is an urgent rights Issue with YT Bell, Senior Director of "And I still Vote" and Bree Spencer, Senior program Director of Justice Reform. Visit VisionForJustice.org along with ASIV, AndStillIvote.org
Sheila Slick from Five Milestones LLC "Assist startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses to plan, launch and grow their businesses by providing consulting, coaching and information technology outsourcing services, including website design and development, digital marketing.
Barry Shore is the Founder of 'Einstein Cares' the ONLY Site on the internet that enables people to shop, earn money and give money to their charity without costing any giver a penny! It's an Amazing Philanthropic cause that has never been implemented before! Find out all about it with Mark Bishop.
Mark interviews Tanya Topka the Director, Office of Defects Investigation. March 4 is the start of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and there's fresh info for you to know. Is your vehicle in Open Recall? Would you know? Check out the new 'Look Up' feature from the NHTSA in this episode!
Sports Science is evolving and Athletes can optimize peak performance with Thorne. Joel Totoro, RD is the Director of Sports Science and he shares with Mark how athletes can benefit greatly from Nutrition, supplementation and with a Data Driven approach to training. Sports Science becoming more and more Data Driven!
Mark interviews Laka Sriram VP of Product US Independents at Go Daddy about GoDaddy.com/airo and what it is doing and can do for small business across America and beyond. Overall use of generative AI is 73% but only 26% of small business owners. Why is that?
Mark welcomes the remarkable Frank King, a veteran comedian, writer for The Tonight Show, and an inspiring speaker. With a career spanning over 38 years, Frank opens up about his unique journey from making people laugh to addressing serious topics like depression and suicide. Frank shares his personal battles with mental health, including his own experiences with chronic suicidal ideation and major depressive disorder, giving an intimate glimpse into the struggles that have shaped him. He also recounts his incredible story of resilience, from enduring financial hardships and health crises to finding purpose in using his comedic talents for suicide prevention. Frank's transition from a stand-up comedian to a suicide prevention speaker is both inspiring and enlightening. He reveals how his mental health challenges have been a driving force in his life, fueling his creativity and enabling him to connect with others in meaningful ways. This episode not only entertains but also educates, as Frank discusses his approach to comedy, the importance of picking a 'lane' in professional speaking, and his work in teaching others how to leverage their experiences for impactful storytelling. Tune in to The Mark Bishop Show for this heartwarming and motivating conversation with Frank King, where humor and hardship intertwine to create a message of hope and resilience.
Nourbese Flint is the Vice President of Strategies at All Above All a non-profit org fighting for Abortion Insurance and other serious issues relating to this very controversial topic.
Bobbi Rebell is a Financial Literacy Advocate, Journalist and Author. As we listen to Bobbi we will fiind out how to talk with our kids about growing up, planning and saving money. It's all about responsibility and learning how to prepare for your financial future.
My guest is the CEO of Common, Mark Eckhardt who is spearheading "One Million Truths" a dedicated two year project to secure this incredible amount of true stories from any American that can share their true story. It includes superstars and major corporations. Go to One Million Truths.com and be part of the solution!
Are you a small business? My interview with Raj Datta will truly open your eyes, how Generative AI holds enormous potential for driving small business growth. Raj is the Vice President, ISV & Technology Partnerships. Very interesting interview!
Oday Abbosh is the Global Sustainability Leader with IBM Consulting. In this interview he explains how generative AI can analyze environmental data in an instant uncovering patterns that lead to game-changing insights. Read more at ibm.com
Mark discusses with Dr Chepke about the 1 in 5 U.S. adults and the CDC data, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the US and you should know your symptoms. Check it out!
Commander Daniel J. Seehafer speaks with Mark about the important request to all Americans to "Be the one!" You can 'Be The One' to help stop suicides amongst the Veteran population!
Some big wins for PETA against Anheuser- Busch and the huge horseracing industry.
Senior Vice President of Equine Matters, Kathy Guillermo is Mark's special guest for this compelling episode. There is an alternative to hundreds of race horses dying! How?
IBM has been ahead of the game for years when it comes to A.I. with Watson and how IBM is affecting business, sports and even events like the Grammy Awards. Mark talks with Noah Syken, Vice President, IBM Sports & Entertainment Partnerships.
Fellow Podcaster Kyla Cofer shares with Mark her incredibly busy life as a Leadership Coach, Podcaster and Keynote Speaker and how it all comes together to do what she can when she can! Take a leaf out of her Book!
Great tips given by Karen Collins, Vice President of APCIA shares what you need to be doing these days regarding fire insurance for your home. Plus the importance of a home inventory.
www.apci.org/wildfire
Heat waves spell danger for dogs. How hot is too Hot, even on a walk?
The latest tips in this episode from Rachel Bellis from PETA.
Learn about the breeds that suffer more and why. How much do you love your dog?
Mark talks with Bambi Kraus, Chief, Office of Native Affairs about the affordable Connectivity Program and how it will affect work, schooling, health care and much more.
Find out how to qualify through Get Internet.gov and (877) 384-2575.
Dr. Robert Kester is the Chief Technology Officer for Emissions at Honeywell and Mark gets the skinny on the new brilliant automated EMS management suite that simplifies methane emissions measurement. Get this, $19 Billion Dollars worth of natural gas wasted over the last 100 years contributing to the planet warming.
The breeding of impaired dogs causes enormous animal and human suffering.
I speak with Colin Henstock the Investigations Project Manager for PETA who shares with me about French and British Bulldogs whose lifespan is only 41/2 years old.
Breeders don't give a damn!
Chronic Migraine may have a fixer once and for all? Mark speaks with the Founder and CEO of "Center of Hope'' Dr. O'Brien and Kelsi Owens a long time sufferer of migraines. They talk about QULIPTA. What is QULIPTA and how does it works?
Mark discusses the cruelty to horses in the horse drawn carriage industry with Ashley Byrne the Director for Outreach for PETA.
ABOUT ~ASHLEY BYRNE
Ashley Byrne is a director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
She has overseen several successful PETA campaigns—including some of the most provocative—and will travel anywhere in the world and do whatever it takes to help stop cruelty to animals.
Her work to promote animal rights has landed her on national television networks and programs, including CBC News, CNN, CTV News, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, and Inside Edition.
She's been interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the New York Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, among others, and her campaigns have been covered by Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, HuffPost, Reuters, and U.S. News & World Report.
For more information please visit:www.PETA.org
Mark interviews Kitty Chaney Reed, Vice President, Chief Leadership, Culture and Inclusion Officer IBM about Women's History Month and the diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Company Culture is a key factor in helping to advance the careers of women.
About Kitty Chaney Reed ~Vice President, Chief Leadership Culture and Inclusion IBM
Kitty Chaney Reed has a wide range of expertise in technology and business that was gained from more than 25 years of hands on experience in solution design and implementation, service delivery and operations, client services, shared services, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, Human Resource operations, and Retail operations.
Kitty serves as the Vice President, Chief Leadership, Culture and Inclusion Officer at IBM. She is the executive sponsor for the Atlanta Global Women in IBM initiative and also serves on IBM’s Black Executive Council. In recognition of her efforts in 2015 she was awarded the Most Powerful and Influential Woman Award from the Georgia Diversity Council. Kitty is also an alumnus of the distinguished Leadership Atlanta Program (Class of 2016), one of the oldest sustained community leadership programs in the nation. Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Atlanta continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen metro Atlanta's communities.
In 2014, Kitty was also recognized for her support of girls and women in STEM and her professional achievements in the technology industry by being named Woman of the Year for Enterprise Businesses over 2,500 employees by the Atlanta based organization, Women in Technology. Because she also believes in "paying it forward" she mentors and coaches girls and women who aspire to lead in the areas of business and technology and also served on the Women in Technology Board of Directors as the Treasurer for three years. She now serves on their Advisory Board.
Since joining IBM, Kitty has led the charge to reinvent the way IBM leads and works in an era of ever-changing technology and social evolution. She leads a team of 3,200 people in five countries supporting sellers and clients in North America and Latin America. In her short time at IBM she has established herself as a forward thinker who challenges herself and others to redefine what BEST looks like. In support of this quest Kitty has worked with her teams to create an internal brand and recognition program for the team called BEST: Believe in the vision, Empower and recognize the team, Serve the client, Trust the team and each other.
She and her team have exceeded business expectations while also maintaining employee engagement and inclusion scores that are Best in Class. Kitty views that as the easy part, “Winning hearts and minds is where the difference is made. It takes a special kind of leadership to accomplish that!" To that end she spends more than fifty percent of her time traveling the globe to meet with her teams face to face.
There were 922 recalls in 2022, 24 deaths related to a specific airbag. In fact 58 million were replaced thanks to the great work done by the NHTS. Safety Recall Week is march 6th to the 12th. Your dealer can fix your vehicle for FREE. There's a new App called 'Safer App' you can download as well.
ABOUT ~ ANN CARLSON
NHTSA’s Acting Administrator
Ann Carlson, NHTSA’s Acting Administrator, oversees the nation’s vehicle safety agency that sets vehicle safety standards, identifies safety defects and manages recalls, administers hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to State Highway Safety Offices, and educates Americans to help them drive, ride, and walk safely.
NHTSA’s work also includes establishing fuel economy regulations and helping facilitate the testing and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies. Carlson previously served as NHTSA’s Chief Counsel, where she played a critical role in advancing the agency’s safety mission. She oversaw an unprecedented action to issue a Standing General Order requiring timely reporting of critical safety data related to vehicles equipped with automated driving systems and advanced driver assistance systems; initiated formal rulemaking to require automatic emergency braking and pedestrian automatic emergency braking in light- and heavy-duty vehicles; and helped secure a historic 50% increase in funding and staffing resources for the agency under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Carlson also oversaw the issuance of the most stringent year-over-year increases in light- duty fuel economy standards since NHTSA began setting standards, as directed by President Biden’s Executive Order 13990.
Before joining NHTSA, Carlson served on the faculty at the UCLA School of Law, as the Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and the faculty co-director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. She also served as the California Assembly’s representative to the Independent Emissions Market Advisory Committee and won three teaching awards, including the highest honor awarded by UCLA.
Carlson graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Harvard Law School, and has co-authored a leading environmental casebook, co-edited a book Lessons from the Clean Air Act, and written numerous environmental law publications.
Amber Canavan the Manager of Campaigns for PETA speaks with Mark about the latest 'Guerilla marketing' campaign to convince people to go Vegan.
Travelling across America with the "Hell On Wheels" Squawking Chicken Truck is a very graphic and audio sensitive visualization seen doing its thing across America. Checkout the Pics and meet Amber.
About ~ Amber Canavan
Amber is Manager of Campaigns at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), where she focuses mainly on helping animals used for food.
Her victories include persuading Costco, Target, and Albertsons to stop selling coconut milk sourced from brands that depend on forced monkey labor in Thailand,
Getting Kikkoman to end decades-long experiments on animals; and helping to get a ban on the sale of foie gras from force-fed birds passed in New York City.
Before coming to PETA, she earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
IBM's Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil talks with Mark about the wonderful work IBM is doing in helping underrepresented communities access STEM skills training and digital credentials. IBM is tackling the Digital Skills Gap.
About - Justina Nixon-Saintil:
IBM’s newly appointed Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, drives the initiatives that enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality for communities and the planet, with a focus on career readiness and environmental sustainability.
Justina leads IBM’s efforts across skilled employee volunteerism, education partnerships, and curricula to invest in the future of work, with a groundbreaking commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030. Through a strategic focus on IBM’s free education program IBM SkillsBuild, Justina’s global team is creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, upskilling adult learners, and connecting high school and university students, and faculty with valuable new skills and career paths. As a trained engineer and a corporate leader, Justina has championed lifelong learning for young learners and aspiring STEM professionals around the world.
Previously, as director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She was also an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy. Justina earned her Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Cybersecurity affects us all and business is threatened everyday so Mark goes to Jeff Abbott the CEO of Ivanti to get the latest information from the 2023 World report.
It's very scary but thank God for the likes of Avanti. Check this one out!
About ~ Jeff Abbott
As CEO of Ivanti, Jeff oversees all aspects of the company’s growth strategy and direction. Before becoming CEO of Ivanti in October 2021, Jeff was Ivanti’s President since January 2020.
Jeff has over 25 years of experience working for enterprise software and services companies, including Accenture, Oracle, and Infor.
Jeff holds degrees from the University of Tennessee and Georgia State University. He sits on the National Alumni Board at the University of Tennessee and has previously held board positions with the Georgia Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Posse’ Foundation.
Mark speaks with Rachel Bellis the Associate Director of local Affairs for PETA about the issues concerning 'Dog Crating.' If you love your dog and think you know it all, think again and listen to this short Podcast.
As PETA’s Associate Director of Local Affairs, Rachel Bellis leads and participates in community events and meetings with law-enforcement and government officials and helps manage PETA's services in Virginia and North Carolina, which include low-cost veterinary care, free and low-cost spaying and neutering assistance for neglected dogs left chained or penned outdoors 24/7, and other around-the-clock help for animals who are sick, abused, or facing other emergencies.
She works with local lawmakers to pass chaining bans and improve other standards of care for companion animals, and as a former longtime resident of Spain, she assists with Spanish-language cruelty cases around the world and with mega spay/neuter events in Mexico.
The delicate topic of Abortion is this episode with Morgan Hopkins President of "All* Above All". The fight is for elected officials at all levels to ensure abortion is affordable and available.
The reproductive rights expert opens up to Mark with her genuine cry for help to do what is right for those that need it. How do you feel?
Morgan Hopkins is leading the organization’s work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color.
She has more than a decade of experience in the field of abortion rights and justice, with expertise in grassroots organizing, policy, coalition-building, and political strategy.
Prior to becoming President, she served as All* Above All’s Interim Executive Director of Campaigns and Strategies and Political Strategies Director.
She is a frequent commentator in the media on politics and abortion rights and has been featured in outlets like Vox, USA Today, and Politico. Previously, she worked at the National Network of Abortion Funds and volunteered with the Lilith Fund and the Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund.
THIS INTERVIEW IS PROVIDED BY: Morgan Hopkins, President of All Above All, can speak to the policies and steps needed to ensure abortion care is available and affordable, the current landscape for abortion access, as well as the impact of restrictions that deny abortion care. Provided by:All Above All
Up to 25% of all heart patients have advanced heart failure. Mark's guest discusses the benefits that Artificaial Inteligience is giving advance notice on heart failure. Dr. Faraz Ahmad MD is the Associate Director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
More About Dr. Faraz Ahmad
Dr. Ahmad is a practicing heart failure cardiologist who cares for patients across the spectrum of heart failure, including patients with different types of cardiomyopathies, with advanced heart failure, and those who have undergone heart transplantation or mechanical assist device support (LVAD).
He has a particular clinical interest in the diagnosis and management of patients with different types of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, such as cardiac amyloidosis.
Dr. Ahmad’s research interests are in using data science, machine learning, and digital health technologies to improve quality of care for patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. His work has received support from multiple organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ashley Byrne; Director of Outreach for PETA is Mark's guest and you will learn How Easy It Is to Save Animals and the Planet by Ditching Cashmere, Wool, Leather, Down, and Fur!
Ashley Byrne is a director for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
She has overseen several successful PETA campaigns—including some of the most provocative—and will travel anywhere in the world and do whatever it takes to help stop cruelty to animals.
Her work to promote animal rights has landed her on national television networks and programs, including CBC News, CNN, CTV News, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, and Inside Edition.
She's been interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the New York Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, among others, and her campaigns have been covered by Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, HuffPost, Reuters, and U.S. News & World Report.
Holidays for some can be a very stressful time. Mark speaks with Dr. Katherine Tomasino, PhD, co-director of Behavioral Medicine for the Digestive Health Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Research shows a strong connection between the gut and the brain.
About Dr. Katherine Tomasino
Psychologist Kate Tomasino, PhD, is the co-director of the Behavioral Medicine for Digestive Health Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine and psych gastroenterology.
She combines treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and medical hypnosis to help patients cope with medical illnesses and diagnoses like inflammatory bowel disease, disorders of gut-brain interaction, and other chronic digestive health issues.
Rarely do I get an opportunity to be ahead of the curve with an invention interview that is genius. I have an informative and educational episode with Maurice Kemp the Co-Founder and CEO/President of Royal Caridea the Globes answer to daily fresh shrimp while at the same time, obliterating microbial contamination of multiple-frozen shrimp!
ABOUT - Maurice Kemp
I have a doctorate in Medical Microbiology with specialization in Virology. I have had both a career in academia, industry and government.
My research interests emphasized control of pathogens of both man and animals, including those of shrimp.
Worked on underlying mechanisms by which pathogens cause disease. I also worked and developed pharmaceutics, immuno-modulators as well as chemical agents directed at microbial contamination of our food supply.
I have a very diverse background. Spent many years working in government and academia on projects related to disease control. As a result of a pharmaceutical consulting relationship I left academia. After my transfer to a pharmaceutical company I extended my studies on immunomodulators, wound healing and antivirals.
After leaving the pharmaceutical company I co-founded a company devoted primarily to food and environmental safety. I was Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for this company, obtained chemical process and applications patents for the company. Spent considerable time solving problems domestically and internationally China and southeast Asia. Company was eventually sold.
Mark interviews Tiger Joyce, President of American Tort Reform Foundation. They discuss the 8 "Judicial Hellholes" of 2022 and how they affect every one of us!
MORE ABOUT AMERICAN TORT REFORM FOUNDATION (ATRF):
ATRF is a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, founded in 1997.
The primary purpose of the Foundation is to educate the general public about how the American civil justice system operates; the role of tort law in the civil justice system; and the impact of tort law on the private, public and business sectors of society.
It is a sister organization of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). Founded in 1986, ATRA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization and is the nation’s first organization dedicated exclusively to reforming the civil justice system through education and legislative enactment.
ATRA acts as a nationwide network of state-based liability reform coalitions backed by 142,000 grassroots supporters. ATRA works to bring greater fairness, predictability and efficiency to America’s civil justice system.
Those efforts have resulted in the enactment of state and federal laws that make the system fairer for everyone
Mark interviews Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel from PETA.
Is this how the next pandemic begins? Tens of thousands of monkeys are imported into the US every year to be mutilated, poisoned, deprived of food and water infected with painful and deadly diseases and eventually killed in laboratories!
Does it do any good for humanity? Or is it just a big greedy business?
Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel is a senior science advisor on primate experimentation for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
A Fulbright scholar who has studied the human-primate interface in Africa, Asia, and the primate biomedical facilities of the U.S. for nearly 40 years, she has published 95 peer-reviewed articles spanning the fields of primatology, virology, epidemiology, microbiology, and conservation.
Her most recent book, Neglected Diseases in Monkeys From the Monkey-Human Interface to One Health, was published in 2020.
Her work includes addressing the neglect and disease risk posed by the University of Washington’s Washington National Primate Research Center, where she worked before coming to PETA.
Concerns are looming over the holiday season. In this episode learn about the uncertainties people have for this holiday season and how businesses are responding to the shifts in consumer demands. Mark interviews Karl Haller; Partner, Consumer Center of Competency Leader at IBM Consulting.
MORE ABOUT KARL HALLER
Karl leads IBM’s Consumer Industry Center of Competency, where he works with retailers and consumer goods companies worldwide to digitally reinvent their businesses and operationalize the use of advanced capabilities across their enterprise.
Karl has over 25 years of experience in retail, fashion, and consumer goods, and has served in executive positions in Strategy, Customer Engagement, and Marketing at Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, The Limited, and Doner Advertising.
Karl began his career in the strategy consulting practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Kelli Jordan is the Director, Career, Skills and Performance at IBM. She talks about the 'paper ceiling' and how IBM are tackling the issue of helping the 'blue collar' 'new collar' helping to close the opportunity gap!
About: Kelli Jordan;
Director, Career, Skills, and Performance at IBM and to tackle this issue, IBM established their Apprenticeship Program five years ago this month. How is that going Kelli and welcome...
Response: ... (The program provides an entry point into IBM for candidates with relevant skills who may not have a traditional four-year degree – this skills-first approach is part of the IBM “New Collar” initiative. The program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and allows apprentices to earn a paycheck while they build skills for various strategic roles. IBM believes that apprenticeships can help close the opportunity gap as well as narrow the skills gap in IT. To promote this approach, IBM is investing $250 million in apprenticeships and similar New Collar programs by 2025).
Mark interviews H James "Jim" Wilson the Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership & Technology Research at Accenture. A new book called "Radically Human" shows business how to drive growth by applying technology across Human dimensions. Coming up no more 'spirals of misery.'
H. James (Jim) Wilson is Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership & Technology Research at Accenture, where he leads research programs on the impact of technology on work, innovation, and business performance.
He is the coauthor of Human + Machine (HBR Press) and the author or contributing author of numerous books and articles on the impact of technology on work and society.
Wilson is a frequent keynote speaker and recognized by Codex as one of the top 50 innovators in the world.
Mark sits down with Nevine El-Warraky the Global Consumer Goods Lead at Accenture Song. She shares the 5 Life-Centric ways for companies to drive growth in the future!
ABOUT NEVINE EL-WARRAKY
Nevine El-Warraky is Managing Director & Global Consumer Goods Lead at Accenture Song, the $16B creative tech unit of Accenture.
Nevine specialises in Growth Strategies, Digital Transformation, Commerce evolution & Marketing Operating Models.
She has over 30 years marketing and consultancy experience having spent the first 10 years of her career as an operational marketer at Unilever working across categories and geographies followed by a period at Reckitt Benckiser (RB) running their Home portfolio in the UK.
An inside report with Dan Michelson, CEO of InCommon who works with YPO. Dan discusses with Mark the 2023 Global Pulse from the recent survey of 1,681 chief executives from across 96 countries and more than 47 industries.
More About Dan Michelson:
Dan Michelson has over 30 years of experience in helping both people and companies grow with a deep expertise in creating and building strong company cultures that drive significant financial returns.
He has served in leadership roles for both small private and large public companies.
A well-respected thought leader, Dan has written and contributed to two books – Margin + Mission and The Electronic Physician - has been published in many journals, appeared on multiple podcasts, and given over 100 presentations at conferences.
"Be The One" is the campaign name for the Nation's largest Veteran's organization to STOP Veteran Suicide. Mark interviews the new Commander of American Legion Vincent J "Jim" Troiola about the travesty of suicide numbers and to help to prevent them as we approach another Veterans Day!
ABOUT VINCENT J. “JIM” TROIOLA
Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola (pronounced Tree-Ola) was elected national commander of the nation’s largest veterans organization on September 1, 2022 in Milwaukee during The American Legion’s 103rd national convention. His theme as national commander is “V.E.T.S., Veterans, Education, Teamwork and Sponsor.”
A life member of American Legion Post 1682 in Rockland County, N.Y, he served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves from 1969 to 1974. He completed a tour aboard the USS Nitro, an auxiliary ammunition ship with the Sixth Fleet. He was honorably discharged as a boatswain’s mate third class. He is also a member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1682 based on the World War II service of Jim’s father.
Jim spent his entire working career in the automotive service industry, where he began as a parts manager at a local Chevrolet dealership and went to serve in many capacities of management.
At the time of his retirement in 2017, he was director of service and parts at a New York Metro Mercedes Benz dealership. After a brief time at home, he began an entirely new career as a school bus driver for the Falmouth School district and part-time motor coach operator in Maine.
The American Legion , the nation’s largest veterans organization, is dedicated to the motto of “Veterans Strengthening America.” Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Nearly 1.8 million members in more than 12,500 posts across the nation and regions overseas serve their communities with a devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Why is the Navy wasting Taxpayers dollars and still giving sheep, The Bends? It has been decided that there is no need anymore. Shriya Swaminathan is PETA's Science Policy Advisor and talks with Mark about this heartbreaking issue. www.peta.org/navy
MORE ABOUT SHRIYA SWAMINATHAN
Shriya Swaminathan is a Science Policy Advisor at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
She helps public universities, private research institutions, and federal agencies, including the U.S. Army and Navy, update their standards for science by moving away from archaic animal studies and toward technologically advanced, effective, and efficient non-animal research methods.
Passionate about exploring human-based 3-D tissue and organoid models in the study of disease and development, Swaminathan holds a Master’s degree in Biology and Biomedical Sciences from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
What is Breast Density? How dangerous is it for women? What happens if a mammogram identifies dense breast tissue? These and many more critical questions for Dr. Pamela Habib Head of US Medical Affairs at Bayer Radiology.
BIO ~PAMELA HABIB
Dr. Habib leads the US Medical Affairs team at Bayer Radiology and oversees engagement with healthcare professionals, communication of scientific data, and various educational and research initiatives.
Dr. Habib is a Breast Radiologist, who completed her breast imaging fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital. In clinical practice she focused on mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and breast interventional procedures.
At last an answer for men over 60 that suffer prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) enlarged prostate conditions. Dr. Rahul Mehan is Mark's guest for this episode sharing this incredible non-surgical water vapor therapy called Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy.
Overiew of the Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
Dr. Rahul Mehan
Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy is a non-surgical treatment for men 50 years or older that can be performed in a doctor’s office. Rezūm Therapy uses the energy stored in water vapor to reduce the size of the prostate, providing lasting BPH symptom relief while preserving sexual and urinary function.[v] Patients who receive Rezūm Therapy can typically resume normal activities within a few days after treatment and most patients see symptom improvement within two weeks.5
For more information please visit: www.rezum.com
[i] Interviews represent a collaborative education activity between Dr. Rahul Mehan and Boston Scientific Corporation. Physician is not compensated for his time.
[ii] Harvard Health. The growing problem of an enlarged prostate gland. Available at: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/the-growing-problem-of-an-enlarged-prostate-gland. Accessed July 2022.
[iii] Mayo Clinic. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20370087. Accessed July 2022.
[iv] Gupta N, Rogers T, Holland B, et al. Three-Year Treatment Outcomes of Water Vapor Thermal Therapy Compared to Doxazosin, Finasteride and Combination Drug Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Cohort Data from the MTOPS Trial. J Urol. 2018 Aug;200(2):405-413.
[v] McVary KT, Gittelman MC, Goldberg KA, et al. Final 5‐year outcomes of the multicenter randomized sham‐controlled trial of Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy for treatment of moderate‐to‐severe lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol. 2021 Sep;206(3):715‐24.
The demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow and Honeywell is coming to cause in a big way. Kevin O'Neil is the Senior Business Leader of Renewable Fuels for Honeywell and he shares with mark the exciting new information how greenhouse gasses can be reduced by up to 153% within the Aviation Industry.
Mark talks with Health Care Advocate, activist, designer author and daughter of former professional Boxer Muhammad Ali, Khaliah Ali.
Fighting obesity among Black Women, she shares with Mark her new PSA Campaign, "Fight To Flourish."
BIO ~ Khaliah Ali
Khaliah Ali has been at the forefront of affordable clothing for women of all sizes, and a former Ford Plus Size model.
She has been all sizes ranging from size 8 to size 24, as is discussed in her book, “Fighting Weight,” now in its third printing, and published in hardback by Harper Collins.
She has appeared on several television networks, including the Today Show and Good Morning America and has published editorials in numerous outlets, including the New York Times and Oprah Magazine.
She serves on the board of the World Food Program, Project Sunshine, We Are Family, and Help USA. She is the American ambassador for Steve Erwin’s “Wildlife Warriors.” Khaliah resides with her husband Spencer Wertheimer and their son, Jacob.
For more information please visit: www.ethicon.com
Mark interviews Jason McGee, the GM and CTO for the IBM Cloud Platform. The new IBM Transformation Cloud found there is a strong correlation between hybrid cloud adoption and progress in digital transformation.
ABOUT - Jason McGee
Jason is a IBM Fellow and Cloud CTO focused on building strong and enduring technology that benefits clients, partners and IBM. As an IBM Fellow, Jason belongs to a handful of its top technologists, that IBM honors each year as its best and brightest who have helped to establish and maintain its reputation as the world’s most responsible – and dependable – steward of technology.
As General Manager of IBM’s Public Cloud Platform, Jason is responsible for the technology development, business strategy, architecture, and successful delivery with clients of IBM’s multi-billion-dollar Cloud franchise.
With an IBM career that spans 25 years, Jason has held a variety of global, leadership roles and is a known and sought-after technical leader and international keynote speaker, with the ability to explain, understand, and address complex client needs with ease.
For more information please visit: IBM.com/cloud
IBM Transformation Index: State of Cloud
The latest study done by HarrisX reveals a high consumer demand for more news on religion and faith. Mark interviews Brooke Roner-Zaugg Vice President for 'The Faith & Media Initiative', Brooke talks about the goals & expectations of the Initiative.
BIO ~ Brooke Roner Zaugg
Brooke Roner Zaugg -Vice President for The Faith & Media Initiative at Radiant Foundation.
With a background in marketing, operations, channel and product management, strategic business development and investor funding, Brooke’s focus is driving value for startups.
Brooke formerly worked in the technology industry leading as VP and COO at various companies. She was first involved in product development to bring a new company to market. She later moved to an established SAAS company leading the effort to open a new market to scale and to qualify for Series B funding. After successfully completing this endeavor, the company sold for $110M.
Brooke then worked for a Texas-based private equity firm leading a portfolio company through robust protocols to prepare for scale – from marketing, customer service and operations.
Prior to this, Brooke developed strategic communication expertise leading a San Francisco based advertising agency servicing Fortune 500 companies in the financial, technology, and hospitality industries including Bank of America, Inter-Continental Hotels, Visa, and Sun Microsystems.
Wildfires, we have had our fair share over the last few years and we need to know to make sure we do have the right coverage. Real tips and advice from Karen Collins, the Vice President of Personal Lines in the Policy, Research, and International Division for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). Karen shares real tips and advice with Mark in this episode.
BIO ~ KAREN COLLINS
Karen Collins serves as Assistant Vice President, Personal Lines in the Policy, Research, and International Division for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA).
APCIA is the largest property and casualty insurance trade association with over 1,200 member companies nationwide. APCIA’s members write nearly 60 percent of the property and casualty insurance in the U.S.
Karen provides thought leadership on property and catastrophe issues, with emphasis on risk mitigation and resilience to natural catastrophes such as flood, hurricane, and wildfire. She provides policy expertise on legislative and regulatory issues at the state, federal and international level, on behalf of the trade association and its membership.
Prior to joining APCIA, Karen acquired 20 years of insurance experience with several major insurance carriers, in varying roles and responsibilities spanning Product, Sales, I.T.
www.apci.org/wildfire
25 Million adults suffer insomnia Across America. Mark interviews Dr. Charlene Gamaldo the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for sleep and wellness.
They talk about the effects insomnia has on the workforce, sleeping aids and marriage breakups.
ABOUT - DR. CHARLENE GAMALDO
Dr. Charlene Gamaldo is a board-certified sleep specialist who also has a board certification in neurology. Dr. Gamaldo is the medical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep at Howard County General Hospital, a professor in the Department of Neurology and vice-Chair of faculty development of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
She is also a Provost’s Fellow at Johns Hopkins University and serves on the editorial board of Neurology Today and on the
board of directors for the American Academy of Neurology.
She is a member of the Alliance for Sleep, a multidisciplinary committee built to promote education, awareness and research on sleep and sleep disorders.
The Wake Up America Survey reveals that insomnia not only keeps people awake at night,
but also impacts their days in various ways – including at work, in relationships and more. More than half of people with trouble sleeping (PWTS) feel frustrated with current treatment options and 70% of them reported that they are desperate to find a solution that helps them get quality sleep and fully function the next day 3
This desperation is underscored by people with insomnia cumulatively spending approximately $7.125 billion annually on products or sleep aids (excluding mattresses) to
improve their sleep, including blackout curtains, white noise machines, and eye masks. Collectively, the survey’s findings point to a clear need for
change in how Americans with trouble sleeping and healthcare professionals are managing sleeplessness.
The Wake Up America Survey findings reinforce the need for further education about this disorder and improved patient-physician conversations to improve outcomes, as well as the opportunity to drive change, The Alliance
for Sleep has developed a roadmap to support PWTS and healthcare providers in addressing insomnia.
For more information please visit:
www.wakeupamericasurvey.com
Bank of America offers incredible cash back percentages financially rewarding. Cashback on Gas as one example and how about discounts on equity lines for Home Renovations! Mark sits down with Chris Curtin as he discusses the cashback rewards program that Bank of America is currently offering.
MORE ABOUT CHRIS CURTIN
Chris Curtin is the Social Media and Rewards Executive at Bank of America where he is responsible for enterprise social media strategy, Preferred Rewards and client loyalty strategies, and cross-segment execution.
With more than 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, innovation, and operations, Chris has deep expertise across disciplines. He is a unique executive who has successfully led transformative initiatives on behalf of three category-leading companies: Visa, Hewlett-Packard and The Walt Disney Company.
Chris is a featured speaker and thought leader on marketing, digital transformation, and high-impact leadership, having guest lectured at Stanford, Duke, and Georgetown.
He is part of the investor group behind NWSL team The Washington Spirit. He is a member of the Spotify Board of Advisors, Georgetown University’s Law Center Board of Advisors, and a board member of the Washington Institute.
Go to www.bankofamerica.com/preferredrewards
Do you have occasional heartburn or a bitter sour taste in your mouth consistently? You could be suffering from a reflux disease called GERD. Other symptoms can be a cough, asthma, laryngitis and even chest pain! Mark sits down with Dr. John Pandolfino to discuss his research in regards to gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing disorders.
About Dr. John Pandolfino
John E. Pandolfino, MD, is the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Pandolfino received his Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed a residency and fellowship at Northwestern University.
His research focuses on the biomechanics of bolus transport (where a mass of food has been chewed to the point of swallowing) and gastrointestinal motility as it pertains to gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing disorders.
He developed the Esophageal Center at Northwestern Medicine, which serves as the nation’s top referral center for complex esophageal diseases, such as achalasia, eosinophilic esophagitis and refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
The brain-gut connection can’t be ignored. Stress triggers symptoms- it can increase acid in the stomach, relax the muscles that stop acid from flowing back up into the esophagus, and decrease the production of substances that protect the stomach from acid.
Lifestyle changes and medication needs vary according to patient. Rather than put all patients on elaborate and restrictive diets, the Northwestern Medicine team helps patients identify their triggers and teaches them how to avoid them, reduce them and medicate those that can’t otherwise be addressed. Some patients also benefit from surgery to fix the structures that are allowing GERD to occur.
Treatment is important: Over time, chronic inflammation from GERD can break down the esophagus, causing pain, ulcers, scar tissue and problems with swallowing.
It can also cause changes to the esophagus that can increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
For more information, please visit www.nm.org/radio
Noah Syken, Vice President, IBM Sports shares the new Artificial Intelligence fan involvement for both the Tennis and the Football games this year. IBM is doing a lot with new technologies for impacting the fan experience.
ABOUT ~ Noah Syken
Noah Syken is Vice President of Global Sponsorships and Client Executive Programs at IBM.
He is responsible for leading the Strategy and Partnerships related to IBM's global sponsorship portfolio, which includes partnerships with US Open (tennis), The Masters (golf), The GRAMMYs, Wimbledon, and more.
IBM has a long history of delivering next-generation digital experiences for some of the world's most revered sports and entertainment events and venues.
IBM’s sports partnerships are centered around engaging with fans digitally, and utilizing data in new ways, with the same AI, hybrid cloud and security technology leveraged by IBM enterprise clients. Noah Syken, who oversees IBM's global sponsorship portfolio and IBM’s work with sports tournaments and organizations.
Tennis: At the end of this month, the US Open tennis tournament kick offs. For the past 30 years, IBM has worked closely as the technology partner of the USTA to elevate the digital and fan experience for US Open.
This year, new technology solutions will be introduced along with a redesigned app and website to enhance the fan experience and a new at the 2022 US Open. Building on the popular IBM Match Insights with Watson feature — which analyzes millions of data points and over 100 million sources over the course of the tournament — 'Win Factors’ brings an additional level of transparency into what factors are being analyzed by the AI models to determine match insights and Likelihood to Win.
The US Open Digital Platforms include many new features including the ability to mark your favorite players to curate the digital experience based on your selections as well as updates to the Scores, Schedule, Draws and Players selections to deliver more relevant and contextual content and insights.
Football: For the sixth football season, IBM’s Watson artificial intelligence technology will be integrated into ESPN’s Fantasy Football app, to help fantasy football players make the most informed decisions and smartest trades when managing their fantasy teams.
New this year, IBM is introducing Trade Analyzer with Watson, which will leverage IBMs data processing capabilities through Watson’s artificial intelligence to turn trade data into insights. When fans propose or accept a trade, Trade Analyzer with Watson will surface key information to fans that focuses on both player’s roster needs, such as boom or bust trends, position ranks, and player grades. This information will provide ESPN Fantasy Football users of all skill levels with a trade proposal’s value, allowing fans to make more informed roster decisions throughout the season.
For more information please visit:
ibm.newsroom.com
It breaks my heart to hear and see what is done to animals for so called 'science'!
But this is an inspiring story of a dog's survival and in fact the rescue of 4,000 Beagles that were bred for experiments. Mark's guest is the Vice President of PETA, Daniel Paden.
ABOUT ~ Daniel Paden
PETA Vice President
Daniel Paden is the vice president of evidence analysis for the investigative division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
He works closely with PETA's undercover investigators to document the conditions and treatment of animals in slaughterhouses, on factory farms, in circuses, in laboratories, and in the pet trade industry.
His work has led to the rescue of thousands of animals as well as the first-ever felony cruelty charges for the mistreatment of animals in a U.S. laboratory and the abuse of factory-farmed birds, in addition to the world's first-ever cruelty charges and convictions of wool-industry workers for abusing sheep, among other landmark cases.
For more information please visit: www.PETA.org
Hearing Loss is a very important topic and as of the 16th of August 2022, the FDA released its final rule affecting the industry as a whole and how you will be able to buy your hearing aids. But is it a good thing? My guests, two PhD Audiologist and President of the Hearing Industries Association.
KATE CARR
Kate Carr, Ph.D., joined the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) as President in May 2018. She brings extensive expertise in non-profit management, government, cause marketing and advocacy to HIA and has devoted her career to organizations that change outcomes in health care and improve the lives of children and families.
THOMAS POWERS
Thomas Powers, Ph.D., is the Managing Member of Powers Consulting, LLC, providing management consulting to the hearing health industry.
Dr. Powers is an audiologist and industry consultant and serves as a strategic advisor for the Hearing Industries Association. Dr. Powers will discuss the medical implications and comorbidities associated with hearing loss.
This new FDA rule means for hearing health and what listeners need to know about hearing loss and treatment. HIA supports greater access to hearing aids and suggests that before making a purchase, having a hearing test by a professional is a smart move. Earlier this summer, HIA, in partnership with multiple industry leaders, professional and consumer organizations, announced the Hear Well campaign (hearing.org), which aims to educate the public about the importance of hearing health and the value of seeing a hearing professional.
What we know:
Around 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing.[ii]
Mild hearing loss doubles dementia risk, moderate hearing loss triples the risk, and people with a severe hearing impairment are 5x more likely to develop dementia.[iii]
In a survey of over 3,000 individuals with hearing difficulty, 38% of respondents with hearing difficulty reported having a hearing aid.
8 in 10 people who chose to treat their hearing loss report life-changing results and 91 percent of hearing aid owners say they are satisfied with their hearing professional.[iv]
One-third of the total cost of hearing aids accounts for the manufacturing of the technology and the style of device chosen (basic, standard, advanced, or premium) while the remaining cost consists of services provided by the hearing professional and the cost of maintaining a business.
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids will be sold to adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss without the service of the hearing professional which impacts the overall price of the device(s) and allows consumers to find treatment at a wider range of price points.
Blackwell DL, Lucas JW, Clarke TC. Summary health statistics for U.S. adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2012 (PDF). National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 10(260). 2014
[ii] Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis) — Causes and Treatment. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/age-related-hearing-loss#:~:text=Approximately%20one%20in%20three%20people,%2C%20doorbells%2C%20and%20smoke%20alarms
[iii] “The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss.” Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/healthy_aging/healthy_body/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss Accessed August 16, 2018
[iv] Powers TA, Carr K. MarkeTrak 2022: Navigating the changing landscape of hearing healthcare. Hearing Review. 2022;29(5):12-17.
For more information please visit: hearing.org
Shocking revelations going on at the U of A slaughterhouse floor. PETA fights for the prevention of egregious acts on all sorts of animals. This facility has a history of violations that could be prevented if 'kill floor cameras' were installed.
MORE ABOUT COLIN HENSTOCK:
Colin Henstock is the assistant manager of investigations for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
He works closely with PETA's undercover investigators and whistleblowers to expose the conditions and treatment of animals in the meat industry, the pet trade, and elsewhere.
His work has led to the closures of a filthy dairy farm and a decrepit greyhound blood farm, and it includes a groundbreaking exposé of Iditarod champions' kennels and other high-profile cases.
He also monitors federal enforcement actions at slaughterhouses and calls on state and federal authorities to bring charges for egregious slaughter violations.
Colin has alerted the US Department of Agriculture on the slaughterhouse workings at the Food Laboratory at the U of A Tucson Arizona.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
Mark speaks with his guest Angelica Hernandez-Williams winner of the 2021 Coors Light Líderes Award. She share about the award and how Coors Light has proudly supported the work of inspiring and passionate Latino community leaders for 16 years.
ABOUT-Angelica Hernandez-Williams
Angelica Hernandez-Williams supports The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits in Sierra Vista, Arizona by building a network of local Arizona nonprofit leaders to advance their skills and strengthen their organization to better serve their communities.
As part of its commitment to elevating Latino leaders, Coors Light will once again recognize five exceptional Latino community leaders who are making a difference through its Coors Light Líderes program.
Each winner will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and will join the exclusive ranks of the Change Makers Alumni Network.
Nominations and applications are now open to Latino leaders across the U.S. and Puerto Rico through August 31 at CoorsLightLideres.com.
ADVANCING SKILLS TO BETTER SERVECOMMUNITIES
For more information go to: www.CoorsLightlideres.com
Mark speaks with Mahnaz Akbari, a former Commander of Afghanistan's Female Tactical Platoon and the program manager, Rebekah Edmondson of the PenFed Foundation, the Afghan Rescue and Resettlement Program.
Mark interviews Limor Kessem and discusses the key findings from the IBM 2022 security report - how bad Cyber Attacks are affecting our way of life. What is the cost of a Data Breach?
ABOUT ~ Limor Kessem
Principal Consultant, Cyber Crisis Management, IBM Security https://www.linkedin.com/in/limor-sylvie-kessem/
Limor helps organizations use threat intelligence to understand cybersecurity threats, the risks most relevant to their business, and what they can do to become more resilient.
Helping customers build plans and processes for cyber crisis management adds maturity to their security programs and gets them to a prepared state that strengthens their security posture.
For more information please visit: http://www.ibm.com/security
Mark discusses the latest home security stats released of Americans going on vacation. Allen Anderson, Senior Vice President of Selective Insurance gives tips and some unique ideas for your home when you go away.
Bio ~Allen Anderson: Selective Insurance
Allen Anderson, Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer, Personal Lines, is responsible for all Personal Lines, Flood Insurance and customer care operations across the company. Mr. Anderson joined Selective in 2006.
His prior experience includes 16 years with Allstate Insurance in various underwriting and product development roles. Mr. Anderson earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Nazareth College in New York.
Faith Robinson is a Senior Strategist at PETA and talks with Mark about the popularity of kids going Vegan ditching meat, eggs and dairy. Easy ideas for school lunches and why you should visit www.petakids.com
BIO ~ FAITH ROBINSON
Faith Robinson is a senior strategist for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Her work focuses on Students Opposing Speciesism, a PETA-backed movement led by young people that brings the social justice issue of animal rights to the forefront of public consciousness.
She equips young activists to lead animal rights protests, speak publicly about animal issues, and advocate for animal-friendly policies at colleges and universities across North America.
For more information, please visit PETAKids.com
About 42 million Americans do not have access to high speed internet.
Viasat Inc is trying to bridge the "Digital Divide" by doing it from space. Fascinating stuff!
Bio ~ STEVEN MESNICK
General Manager of the US Broadband business at Viasat Inc
Steven Mesnick is responsible for the Company’s fixed broadband services in the U.S., which includes Viasat’s residential and business internet service.
Steve has more than 17 years of experience in the technology industry; expertise in strategy, pricing, business development, product management, CRM and sales operations for both consumer and business customer segments.
Prior to joining Viasat, Steve led teams at Verizon Wireless under various roles including Director of Market Strategy, Executive Director of Pricing and Vice President of Marketing and Sales Operations.
While at Verizon Wireless, Steve designed and launched the wireless industry’s first data sharing plans, revolutionizing the pricing model for voice, messaging and data services that led to record setting customer acquisitions and revenue growth.
Steve holds a J.D. law degree and a B.A. degree in Economics and Marketing from Duke University.
please visit: www.viasat.com
Mark gets the 'skinny' on 529 plans from the Principle of Edward Jones.
There are amazing opportunities for individuals who have a 529 plan including Tax benefits and more than just higher education.
Edward Jones Principal Steve Rueschhoff leads the Managed Investments and Insurance areas in Packaged Products.
He and his teams are responsible for leading and coordinating the firm’s product strategy, product management and wholesaling support for mutual funds, exchange traded funds, 529 plans, unit trusts and insurance.
Prior to joining Edward Jones, Steve held a variety of roles in the industry. He served as vice president of Life Product Management at Allstate; was a principal with Davis, Conder, Enderle and Sloan, Inc.; and worked as a retirement benefits consultant at Aon Hewitt.
Steve participates in several financial services industry committees and serves on the board of the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI).
He is a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries and a graduate of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
For more information please visit: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/market
The new Goodwill Rising Together Initiative is raising eyebrows and helping hundreds of skilled workers and not so skilled find career light at the end of the tunnel. Mark interviews Steven C. Preston, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries for this episode.
The old saying, "A dog is a man's best friend" but when it comes to postal workers, that may not be the case. So, what is USPS doing to combat the severe situation across the country?
As the U.S. Postal Service’s Manager of Employee Safety & Health Awareness, Leeann Theriault is responsible for communicating and evaluating public health service efforts to improve employee awareness of safety and health programs on a variety of important safety topics nationwide, such as the National Dog Bite campaign.
Partnering with communication and wellness functions to ensure clear employee messaging to maximize communication channels to promote a strong occupational safety and health culture throughout the organization.
To spread the word on social media, use the hashtag #dogbiteawareness
More than 80% of consumers are impacted by inflation which is a growing worry for Americans across the country. Mark talks with Author and Podcast Host "The Money Girl" about the Harris Poll and its key findings.
Laura Adams is one of the nation’s leading finance, insurance, and small business authorities.
As an award-winning author, spokesperson, and host of the top-rated Money Girl podcast since 2008, millions of readers, listeners, and loyal fans benefit from her practical advice.
Her mission is to empower consumers to live healthy and rich lives by making the most of what they have, planning for the future, and making smart money decisions every day.
She received an MBA from the University of Florida and lives in Vero Beach, Florida.
The Podcast “Money Girl”
Mark speaks with Commander Paul Dillard about Honoring Our PACT ACT and where it stands. Along with that, they discuss what distinguishes Memorial Day from other important days such as Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day.
About Paul Dillard:
Vietnam War veteran Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of The American Legion on September 2, 2021, in Phoenix during the organization’s 102nd national convention.
He first joined the nation’s largest veteran’s organization in 1969. A native Texan, Dillard graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1965 before joining the U.S. Navy and serving in Vietnam through four campaigns, including the Tet offensive.
He was honorably discharged as a radarman second class petty officer from the Navy Reserve before attending Grayson College Junior College and East Texas State University.
A paid-up-for-life member of American Legion Post 265 in Lake Kiowa, Texas, he has served at every level of the organization.
Dillard formed the Dillard & Gann Insurance company and is a licensed airplane pilot.
His theme as national commander of The American Legion is “No Veteran Left Behind.”
For more information please visit: www.legion.org
Prakash Pattni is the Managing Director, Financial Services Digital Transformation EMEA, IBM talks with Mark about how IBM Cloud Financial Services help Banks address security and compliance requirements.
About Prakash Pattni:
Prakash Pattni is responsible for partnering with IBM’s financial services clients to deliver their transformational outcomes through IBM Cloud.
Prakash brings deep financial services experience gained across technology, investment banking operations, and finance and has led numerous initiatives including public cloud transformation, agile and product model implementation, and infrastructure modernization.
Prakash uses his extensive client-side experience and understanding of the challenges faced by financial services organizations to help IBM clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys.
For more information please visit: IBM.com/Cloud
Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services' Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aditi Mallick is Mark's special guest for this episode. Just how important are the behavioral health services and how is CMCS helping eligible children and teens to get coverage through Medicaid and CHIP?
About Dr. Aditi Mallick:
Aditi Mallick, M.D. is the Chief Medical Officer for the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), where she leads the Center’s clinical strategy and cross-center work on health equity, social determinants of health, and innovation in whole-person care, among other areas.
Before joining CMCS, Dr. Mallick led the COVID-19 Response Command Center for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) where she oversaw strategic and operational efforts around vaccination, testing, case investigation, and contact tracing statewide. A core focus of her COVID-19 work was ensuring equitable access and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations.
Before NCDHHS, Dr. Mallick worked closely with a range of healthcare stakeholders across the public and private sectors – including state Medicaid agencies, provider organizations, managed care organizations, and other payors – focusing on strategy, innovation, and data-driven change implementation. Her prior federal experience includes serving as a Senior Medical Advisor in the Office of the Administrator at CMS, where she focused on MACRA implementation, value-based payment in Medicare fee-for-service, clinician engagement, and clinician burden reduction.
Dr. Mallick continues to care for patients and brings that experience to her work at CMS. She earned her A.B. with honors from Harvard College, her M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine, and completed internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
To get more information, call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) or visit the “Find Coverage for Your Family” section on InsureKidsNow.gov
IBM has announced education initiatives with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Specialisterne Foundation, and 6 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities). Mark's guest is Justina Nixon- Saintil, IBM VP and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility.
About Justina Nixon-Saintil,
IBM VP and Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG
Justina Nixon-Saintil drives strategic, socially responsible programmatic investments that enable IBM’s technology and talent to address some of society's biggest challenges worldwide.
The CSR programs Justina manages enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality. For example, Justina leads IBM’s efforts to improve the career readiness of communities, particularly those that have been traditionally under-resourced. Under Justina’s direction, IBM mobilizes and combines skilled employee volunteerism, partnerships, and curricula via programs such as IBM SkillsBuild, to help create more inclusive, better prepared and innovative schools and workforces.
She also spearheads corporate practices that underpin the company's tradition of uncompromising ethics and transparency in its operations and environmental footprint. As IBM's Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) focal point, Justina articulates the company's "Good Tech" narrative to stakeholders, including investors.
Previously, as director of CSR at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. Earlier in her career, she was an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy.
For more information please visit: skillsbuild.org
Dr. Pamela Habib, head of US Medical Affairs at Bayer Radiology and Dr. David Schacht, Breast Radiologist at Northwesterern's Lynne Sage Breast Center discuss the all-important topic of Breast Cancer and the issue of 'Dense Breasts' and its impact on breast cancer risk.
About Dr. Pamela Habib:
Dr. Habib leads the US Medical Affairs team at Bayer Radiology and oversees engagement with healthcare professionals, communication of scientific data, and various educational and research initiatives.
Dr. Habib is a Breast Radiologist who completed her breast imaging fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital. In clinical practice, she focused on mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and breast interventional procedures.
About David Schacht:
Dr. David Schacht is a breast radiologist at Northwestern's Lynne Sage Breast Center at Prentice Women's Hospital. He has been an attending physician both at Northwestern, and previously at the University of Chicago. He obtained his undergraduate, medical, and public health degrees all from Northwestern before pursuing his radiology residency and breast imaging fellowship at the University of Chicago. His academic interests include understanding new uses of MRI to detect breast cancer and the use of case-based learning to improve the performance of radiologists.
For more information please visit: https://radiologyresources.bayer.com/dense-breast-resources
This wonderful groundbreaking research comes from TeachKind, PETA's Humane Division.
Mark discusses with the Program Manager, Lisbet Chiriboga, how tens of thousands of educators across the U.S. help to incorporate kindness into their curriculum.
About Lisbet Chiriboga:
Lisbet Chiriboga is the program manager of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) TeachKind program.
She creates lessons and activities that aim to foster empathy for animals and are appropriate for even the youngest learners along with other resources for educators interested in humane education.
She works directly with school districts, teachers, and homeschooling parents, providing them with free animal-friendly educational materials, and conducts virtual humane education teacher workshops and presentations for administrators.
Before joining PETA, she taught in New York City for 12 years.
For more information, please visit: TeachKind.org
Mark discusses with Dr. Steven Cliff from the US DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety administration the 'Where's the baby? Look before you Lock' campaign which runs May through September.
About Dr. Steven Cliff:
Dr. Steven Cliff, Deputy Administrator of NHTSA, oversees the nation’s vehicle safety agency that sets vehicle safety standards, identifies safety defects and manages recalls, and educates Americans to help them drive, ride, and walk safely.
Cliff brings an extensive scientific and regulatory background to his leadership role at NHTSA. Most recently, he served as the deputy executive officer at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), an organization he first joined in 2008 as an air pollution specialist.
Since then, he held a variety of positions at CARB, eventually overseeing its climate program. Cliff received a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed a postdoc on atmospheric sciences at the University of California, Davis’ Department of Land, Air and Water Resources.
For more information, visit https://www.noheatstroke.org
In this episode, we learn how edge computing can help your organization innovate faster to give your customers a better user experience.
About Dave Cooper:
Dave Cooper is an expert in enterprise technology and is Senior Vice President of Edge Compute at Lumen Technologies. His duties and role include all aspects of the business including P&L, Sales/Revenue, Product and Development.
Dave has 24 years of experience in designing, building and maintaining large-scale network and data-center architectures. He has spent the last decade leading network and software teams in progressing network automation and orchestration at scale.
Did you know the following about Senior IT Decision Makers?
56% say that in 5 years their most mission-critical application will require 5 milliseconds or less.
75% say edge compute will have a positive impact on spurring innovation.
77% say their organizations’ latency challenges can only be solved by edge computing.
For more information, please visit: www.lumen.com/edge
Dr. Zara Nanu is the CEO/Co-Founder of Gapsquare which helps companies achieve pay equity. Listen to how data science and AI are reimagining the future of work.
About Zara Nanu
Dr. Zara Nanu is a powerful advocate for workplace gender equality and wider fair pay.
Starting her career combatting human trafficking and campaigning on women’s rights issues, Zara is now at the forefront of the push for technology to build more inclusive workplaces.
Using her expertise Zara can be seen speaking at international events, sharing her ideas with the OECD and through her recent TED talk as well as within a range of reports & publications.
Zara believes in putting the power and responsibility of equality and diversity in the hands of employers.
As the CEO of Gapsquare, which offers expansive diversity, equality data intelligence and report generation, Zara is utilizing data science and AI to reimagine the future of work.
A new study from the "Afterschool Alliance" shows that parents recognize afterschool programs definitely support wellness, mental health among children and youth. Join Jodi Grant and Jennifer Sirangelo as they share what this actually means for all of us.
About Jodi Grant:
Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs.
Jodi graduated from Yale University with honors and received her law degree from Harvard University. She currently serves on the Board of Partners for Livable Communities and is a Trustee of America’s Promise. She lives with her husband and two children in Washington, DC.
About Jennifer Sirangelo:
Jennifer Sirangelo leads National 4-H Council in its mission to increase investment and participation in high-quality 4-H positive youth development programs.
Sirangelo joined the National 4-H Council in 2006 to grow support for America’s largest youth development organization.
Council is the non-profit partner to the nation’s 4-H movement, supporting leadership development for nearly six million young people through diverse and inclusive programs in agriculture, science, health, and civic engagement by way of alliances with America’s philanthropic sector.
For more information please visit: www.afterschoolalliance.org
The Health Programs Director at Unidos US discusses with Mark who is eligible for the SNAP Program and what barriers are preventing Latino families from accessing the program.
ABOUT ALEJANDRA GEPP
Alejandra Gepp is a seasoned bilingual public health professional with expertise in training and community engagement, program management, and strategic planning.
She currently works at Unidos US (formerly, National Council of La Raza) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – as Health Programs Director for Training and Engagement.
In this capacity, Ms. Gepp leads the strategy, development, and evaluation of food insecurity portfolio.
Ms. Gepp has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in education and human resource development, and a certification in public health.
For more information please visit: www.unidosus.org
Mark speaks with Dovid Efune, Honorary Chairman of the Algemeiner, a New York City newspaper covering American and international Jewish and Israel-related news.
Dovid is now the Publisher of the famous New York Sun, with a relaunch as an online daily.
About Dovid Efune:
British-born Efune has a Master's in Hebrew Letters and lives in New York City with his wife and family. He is the Publisher and Chairman of the historic New York Sun newspaper.
The New York Sun was founded in 1833 and was quickly heralded as one of the most influential American newspapers. It sold for a penny, making news available for the first time to working men and women in New York. After the Civil War, the Sun grew to become America’s largest newspaper and over the years achieved many accolades, including two Pulitzer Prizes. It ceased publication in 1950.
It was then revived in print in 2002 and competed with the New York Times. The relaunched New York Sun’s mission is to uphold the finest journalistic traditions and to speak out the sentiment of the American people. It’s motto: “It Shines for All.”
For more information please visit www.nysun.com
It is heartbreaking to hear what is done to these thousands of monkeys brought into the USA. It is also extremely dangerous to us, and we'll find out why in this episode.
About Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel:
She is a senior science advisor on primate experimentation for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
A Fulbright scholar who has studied the human-primate interface in Africa, Asia, and the primate biomedical facilities of the U.S. for nearly 40 years, she has published 95 peer-reviewed articles spanning the fields of primatology, virology, epidemiology, microbiology, and conservation.
Her work includes addressing the neglect and disease risk posed by the University of Washington’s Washington National Primate Research Center, where she worked before coming to PETA.
DID YOU KNOW:
Since the start of the pandemic nearly 70,000 monkeys have been imported into the U.S. These monkeys arrived from more than 300 international shipments and were then trucked to secretive quarantine facilities.
Quarantine is designed to protect public health by detecting monkeys arriving with viral hemorrhagic fevers, tuberculosis, pathogens that can cause deadly diarrheal diseases, fatal diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, and Herpes B—a zoonotic macaque virus.
Not all the monkeys make it out of quarantine alive and it is not uncommon for dangerous pathogens to be missed, showing up months or years later to threaten public health and further undermine the utility of these monkeys as biomedical models.
Primate facilities in Texas and Louisiana acknowledge that the thousands of monkeys whom they are housing outdoors are reservoirs for deadly parasites that can spill over into human populations.
PETA has been urging the NIH to move away from experiments on animals, and its campaigns have shut down numerous NIH-funded experiments, including shocking psychological experiments on baby monkeys taken from their mothers shortly after birth.
Can we get rid of Diabetes 2 altogether?
This new book from Dr. Barnard may have the answer for you. This is new science, and the results that are being achieved are amazing in the areas of weight gain, infertility, menopausal symptoms, thyroid problems, and many others.
About Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking NIH-funded study that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients.
Dr. Barnard has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers.
His newest book “Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health” is set to be a winner. Go to the link below and check out the details and where to get a copy.
This just may be the answer for sufferers of Diabetes 2
https://www.pcrm.org/yourbodyinbalance
Mark's guest Jay Woods Founder/CEO of Omega Accounting Solutions shares how SMB and Nonprofits could be leaving thou$$ands of dollars on the table but could still benefit from the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program.
About Jay Woods
Jay Woods is founder and President of Omega Accounting Solutions where he is responsible for the company’s business development and strategic planning.
With 20 years of experience in financial management, business leadership, and corporate strategy, Woods’ focus is on building long-term strategic partnerships with clients and helping business owners access a full-functioning accounting department.
To relieve businesses from the devastation of the pandemic, Woods added a tax incentives solution center as part of Omega's mission to help businesses not only survive but thrive.
This interview opportunity was provided by Omega Accounting Solutions.
Clinical Psychologist for Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Dr. Michael Breus Ph.D. discusses snoring and how to stop it!
About Michael Breus
Dr. Breus gives the reader the exact time to have sex, run, a mile, eat a cheeseburger, buy, sell, ask your boss for a raise, and much more based on over 200 research studies.
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have taken and passed the Sleep Medicine Boards without going to Medical School.
Dr. Breus is the author of four books with the newest book (2021) Energize! Go from dragging Ass to kicking it in 30 days, adds the concepts of Movement (not exercise), and Intermittent-Fasting to his already famous Sleep Chronotypes. It was recently named one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show.
In his 3rd book (2017) The Power of When, which is a groundbreaking bio-hacking book proving that there is a perfect time to do everything, based on your biological chronotype (early bird or night owl). Dr. Breus gives the reader the exact time to have sex, run, a mile, eat a cheeseburger, buy, sell, ask your boss for a raise, and much more based on over 200 research studies.
He is an expert resource for most major publications doing more than 400 interviews per year (Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, NY Times, Wall Street Journal etc.-list available). Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and recently relocated to and was named the Top Sleep Doctor of Los Angles, By Readers Digest.
www.mutesnoring.com
DR. Steven Cliff is the Deputy Administrator of the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). He talks with Mark about the importance of Vehicle Safety Week.
Vehicle recalls keep our roads safer for everyone!
About Dr. Steven Cliff, Deputy Administrator of NHTSA:
He oversees the nation’s vehicle safety agency that sets vehicle safety standards, identifies safety defects and manages recalls, and educates Americans to help them drive, ride, and walk safely.
NHTSA’s work also includes establishing fuel economy regulations and helping facilitate the testing and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies. The agency has a budget of more than $1 billion and more than 600 full-time employees across the country.
Cliff brings an extensive scientific and regulatory background to his leadership role at NHTSA. Most recently, he served as the deputy executive officer at the California Air Resources Board, an organization he first joined in 2008 as an air pollution specialist. Since then, he held a variety of positions at CARB, eventually overseeing its climate program. From 2014 to 2016, Cliff joined the California Department of Transportation as the assistant director for sustainability. He returned to CARB in 2016 when then-Governor Jerry Brown of California appointed him senior advisor to CARB’s board chair.
Cliff’s most recent work as deputy executive officer at CARB included program oversight of regulations for passenger vehicle emissions, medium- and heavy-duty engine emissions, implementation of vehicle and engine emissions and on-board diagnostics certification, transportation land-use planning and analysis, and incentive and investment programs for reducing emissions. He worked with environmental and equity advocates, senior industry officials, association representatives, and other stakeholders on program development.
Cliff played an active role at the University of California, Davis for nearly two decades. In 2001, he joined the school’s Applied Sciences department as a research professor, later becoming affiliated with the school’s Air Quality Research Center. Through the years, he has supported independent air quality and climate research programs while balancing his time at CARB, including being an approved program coordinator at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Advanced Light Source.
Cliff received a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed a postdoc on atmospheric sciences at the University of California, Davis’ Department of Land, Air and Water Resources.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
A new book out shows how Intelligent Automation can Transform Businesses and Drive Growth. IDC Research predicts $42.6 Billion in this field by 2025.
About Rajendra Prasad:
Rajendra Prasad (RP) is the Global Automation Lead at Accenture and heads a team that has helped organizations across the globe successfully implement and scale their intelligent automation transformations. He has spent over two decades innovating and defining frameworks for driving efficiency and managing change in software engineering. Prasad holds multiple patents and built Accenture myWizard®, an AI-powered intelligent automation platform.
Any industry runs more efficiently and finds new opportunities for value. In fact, IDC Research estimates that spending on automation software will reach $42.6B by 2025.
Intelligent automation goes one step further, bringing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to reinvent business processes, guide better decisions and free up employees to take on more challenging and creative work. Yet many companies struggle with where to start and how to scale.
To address this growing interest, technology experts at Accenture, a leader in digital transformation technologies, have written a how-to guide for implementing and maintaining a successful intelligent automation strategy.
The Automation Advantage, available now, will serve as a strategic and practical guide for technology and business leaders, explaining how companies can drive intelligent automation at scale while weaving AI into the fabric of the organization.
They cut through myths and misunderstandings to blaze a clear trail for any business leader looking to develop an intelligent automation strategy, create new value and realize growth—all with a human-centric approach.
www.accenture.com/automationadvantage
It seems that Americans are at a crossroads with the economy. In this episode, Mark asks Mona Mahajan a Senior Investment Strategist what the results from the latest survey conducted by data intelligence company are, Morning Consult.
ABOUT MONA MAHAJAN
Mona Mahajan is a Senior Investment Strategist on the investment strategy team at Edward Jones.
She helps develop and communicate the firm's macro-economic and financial market views, as well as create impactful thought leadership in order to help clients meet their long-term financial goals.
She also is a voting member of the asset allocation team, supporting the firm's strategic and opportunistic portfolio allocation decisions. Mona has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, spanning equity and fixed income analysis, global investment strategy, and portfolio management.
Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was the U.S. Investment Strategist at Allianz Global Investors for nearly five years.
She appears regularly on financial media, including CNBC, Bloomberg TV, as well as print media like The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted by global data intelligence company Morning Consult among a national sample of 2,200 adults from January 7 – January 10, 2022.
Lance Henson is an award-winning Poet, Author, Native Rights Activist, and Educator. He talks with Mark about his articles in the New Continental Magazine and how his heritage is on the world stage.
About Lance Henson
Henson now lives in Italy, but he grew up in Oklahoma where his grandparents raised him in the traditions of the Cheyenne tribe. He has published 28 volumes of poetry, which have been translated into 25 languages. He has been described as the "foremost Cheyenne poet now writing."
The aim of The Continental Literary Magazine is to introduce exceptional Central European literature to the American readership. In addition to the English-language writings of the best authors in Central Europe, the quarterly also features the writings of world-famous American writers such as Lance Henson.
https://continentalmagazine.com
In this episode, Maggie Ference from the Nations #1 SBA lender discusses the opportunities that exist for small business start-ups - especially for minority business owners.
Got a great biz idea? Here's your access to Capital!
ABOUT MAGGIE FERENCE:
Maggie is a Senior Vice President and the Business Banking Credit, SBA, and Operations Director for Huntington National Bank, a $174 Billion Dollar Regional Bank based out of Columbus, Ohio.
Maggie has built a career working with start-ups on business plans, helping small businesses expand into commercial companies, finding aging owners a generational solution for the sale of their business, and even helping those customers who fall on hard times, small business lending solutions are her passion.
Huntington is the nation’s #1 SBA lender by the number of loans.
For more information please visit: https://www.huntington.com/SmallBusiness/loans/lift-local
Mark talks with Curtis Symonds MOBE Chairman and President HBCUGO.TV about the April 21-22 "Solutions for Reimaging Our Future" Symposium. Here Curtis Symonds and Byron Allen President and CEO of the Allen Media Group will conduct a fireside chat and challenge US Brands and the Advertising industry to bring equality to advertising in 2022.
About Curtis Symonds
MOBE Chairman and President
Curtis an innovative and charismatic cable television distribution and marketing pioneer created Hoop Magic Basketball Academy as the premier sports and entertainment venue to serve the Northern Virginia community.
Curtis is also known by his peers and business community for giving his time and resources to engage and improve the lives of socially economically disadvantaged youth a safe haven to learn and excel through sports activities. He serves as an assistant basketball coach and consultant at a top-five catholic high school Paul VI in Northern Virginia.
Curtis is a former president of the T. Howard Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting women and people of color in the satellite and telecommunications industry. He is also Co-Founder and CEO of HBCUGO.tv (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and former COO, of the Washington Mystics WNBA Basketball franchise.
Curtis was named one of the most 100 influential people in the cable industry in 1998 by Cable Fax Magazine. Symonds served as the Executive Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing for BET Holdings, Inc. from 1988-to 2001. During his tenure at BET, Symonds also served as Executive Vice President of BET on Jazz from 1996-2001; President and COO of BET Action Pay Per View from 1992-2001; and President and COO BET International from 1992-2001.
Symonds’ arrival at BET in 1988 facilitated the successful growth of sales revenue, from 4 percent at the beginning of his career to 57 percent, creating the opportunity for the sale of BET to Viacom.
Prior to joining BET, Symonds spent five years (1983-88) at ESPN, Inc., working in the network’s Chicago office. He began as ESPN’s local advertising sales consultant, and within a year he was promoted to director of affiliate marketing for the Midwest region. In addition, Symonds has also served as system manager for Continental Cablevision of Ohio, Inc.
A board member of the Cable Advertising Bureau and the Cable Academy, he also spent 10 years (1983-1993) on the board of directors for the National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC). Symonds is a recipient of the 1998 National Cable Television Association (NCTA) Vanguard Award for marketing excellence, the highest award for marketing in the cable industry. In 1997, Symonds was presented The Clyde Award for Marketing Excellence from Marketing Opportunities in Black Entertainment, and the Black United Fund’s prestigious “Walter Bremond” – Achieving Against the Odds Award.
A native of Bermuda, West Indies, Symonds is a Central State University (Ohio) graduate. He resides in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife Pat and their three children.
About MOBE
The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992.
The MOBE SymposiumTM is the leading advanced marketing conference designed to accelerate business growth with thought leaders, industry influencers, and business owners, enabling them to share cultural insights for purpose-driven brands and savvy marketers. MOBE’s proven track record of facilitating strategic alliances and professional development has resulted in agreements between Black businesses and major corporations that have delivered revenue-producing connections and partnerships.
An estimated $200 million in business the first year was generated as a direct result of associations conceived at MOBE symposiums. MOBE (pronounced MO-Bee) is where marketing, technology, sports, and entertainment professionals join with emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals and corporations.
The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992. Corporations, agencies, entrepreneurs, media, and marketing executives can now register for the virtual MOBE Symposium held on the Hopin platform at bit.ly/MOBE2022. For more information about the conference, please visit MOBEsymposium.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and connect with us on Linkedin.
The MOBE 30th Anniversary Symposium is sponsored by Prudential, BET Networks, and AARP. visit mobesymposium.com
40% of Americans have resolved to build up their savings in 2022. How what with the Pandemic and inflation soaring what's the secret. Erin McCullen, Head of Deposit Products for the BOA, shares how and why America Saves Week can help you.
About Erin McCullen
Bank of America Head of Deposit Products.
Prior to this role, McCullen has held a number of leadership positions in Credit, Operations, Fraud, Risk, Marketing, and Deposits at both MBNA, America, and Bank of America.
Erin McCullen is the Head of Deposit Products at Bank of America, leading a team that delivers everyday banking and savings solutions to more than 45MM clients. In this role, she directs the company’s efforts in providing a full range of consumer deposit products and services including checking, savings, and money market accounts as well as CDs and IRAs. McCullen is responsible for a $980B deposit portfolio, one of the largest in the world, that delivers more than $20B in revenue to the company overall.
Under her leadership, the product team has delivered a number of solutions to help clients better manage their financial lives, resulting in continuous portfolio growth of 2% each year.
Her team developed and delivered SafeBalance Banking, one of the first checking accounts in the industry that has no overdraft fees. Since then, SafeBalance has received a number of accolades and awards, including national certification from the Cities for Financial Empowerment/BankOn, for having features and benefits that provide individuals safe and affordable access to financial services. Additionally, SafeBalance was the catalyst for Money Magazine naming Bank of America the ‘Best Bank for College Students’ in 2019.
In 2020, the Deposits Products team also launched Balance Assist, a revolutionary short-term loan that provides an affordable way for clients to manage their immediate liquidity needs. Since its release, Balance Assist has proven to be another tool that helps clients bank confidently and better manage their finances.
McCullen is originally from Chicago, IL, and Baltimore, MD. She is a graduate of Roanoke College in Salem, Va., where she played collegiate level volleyball and lacrosse. With her leadership and passion for helping others, McCullen serves as the chair of the Disability Action Network which works to foster an inclusive environment that accepts, values, respects and supports individuals impacted by disabilities.
She is also a volunteer within the public school system. Currently, McCullen resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and three sons.
The Author of "Stories from the Middle East and Beyond" and "The Devil is a Black Dog" and "The Most Beautiful Night of the Soul" has just returned from Ukraine and speaks with Mark about a new Literary Magazine called "The Continental" online and in Barnes and Noble. Go to www.continentalmagazine.com. What Happens Now?
About Sandor Jaszberenyi
Author of “The Most Beautiful Night of the Soul: More Stories from the Middle East and Beyond” and “The Devil Is a Black Dog: Stories from the Middle East and Beyond.”
Sandor is a celebrated author who received Hungary’s top literary prize.
As a correspondent for European news sites, he has covered conflicts throughout the world, often in the Middle East and his writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Accenture Ventures was created to address the funding gap for black-owned businesses. So, this month is Black History month, I found it to be a good time to find out in-depth about Accenture Ventures and its first recipient "Sway Brand," a multicultural media technology platform.
About Kathryn Ross:
Kathryn Ross has enjoyed a long career with Accenture focusing on emerging disruptive technologies and helping industry-leading clients prepare for, combat, and understand how these new functions and capabilities will impact their businesses. Kathryn is the global lead for Open Innovation and the Black Founders Development Program, which is helping to level the playing field for Black technology startup founders and entrepreneurs through investment, mentorship, community, and support.
About Horace Flournoy:
Horace Flournoy is a Multicultural Media Strategist skilled in Diversity-driven planning and focuses on partnerships & content solutions with creators and influencers for SwayBrand.
Horace launched SwayBrand with one idea in mind: to help brands develop authentic partnerships and source original creative content from Black, Latino, and Asian influencers who may normally go undiscovered by brand marketing teams.
For more information, please visit: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/technology/black-founders-development-program
Mark has a frank and very interesting talk with one of the world's most sought-after Psychic/Medium Vicki Monroe. How do you know if a passed loved one is trying to contact you? How does a psychic/medium help other people and much more!
Vicki Monroe is considered to be one of the world’s leading psychic mediums whose gifts go far beyond basic spirit messaging to include spiritual counseling, health and wellness counseling, criminal cold case investigation, and more.
Vicki Monroe was born with the ability to see, hear and speak to the Spirit World. She has been communicating on a daily basis with these “Spirit Guides” since the age of 4. It was not until 1987, and the death of her sister, Heather, age 23, and her sister’s husband Tom, 25, that she began using this ability with people that lived around her.
As her 4 children grew, and her messages from the “Other Side” became even stronger, she began working at local radio and television stations taking random calls from followers. They were not allowed to give her any information about themselves, but instead could only ask, ”Who’s around me?”. That was when her career as a Spirit Messenger, Psychic Medium took off, making her a household name.
She has traveled the world giving lectures and speaking engagements of well over 500 people, where she unlike many other Mediums will go on to read as many people as she can in a 2-hour show. Her soft nature and often humorous teachings of the afterlife have given her a worldwide audience and a listing in the infamous book of Top 100 Psychic Mediums in the world today.
Vicki considers herself more of a teacher, and never a preacher. She is someone that listens to the people who come to her with an open heart, but more importantly an open mind. She has helped change the lives of so many in the last 20 years and will continue to do her best to help those who need answers and find peace when they cannot find it themselves. She does large venues, radio, television, and voiceovers. She has appeared on numerous national television shows and specials. Her appearance on “Psychic Detective”, is still considered one of the top 5 ever aired, and is still being played after 11 years!
She still makes many public appearances, and does sessions via phone and occasionally in person. In her spare time, Vicki loves using her Ph.D. in Holistic Health to grow and use herbs for both cooking and medicine. She is currently working on her second book that will be out, “When The Spirits Say So!”. The title and the reason she is taking her time with it. She calls New England Home but has many places around the world that have touched her heart that she calls home as well.
She is a wife of 38 years, a proud mother, and a Grandmother of 4. At age 57 she believes life has just begun!
vicki@vickimonroe.com
(207)499-1089
He likes to refer to himself as a "Part-time Trader - Full-Time Trouble Maker"
Rob Booker wasn't always the successful trader coach and mentor he is now. Mark delves into this very competitive space and learns from the head trader and publisher at Daily Profit Publishing but as you'll hear from the man himself, it wasn't always this good!
About Rob Booker
An interview with a trading veteran who did it the hard way.
Lost it all made it again than the 2010 financial crisis hit. First, it was Forex currency and then stocks to become arguably one of the best traders and teachers out there.
Born in Miami, raised in Mission Viejo, CA, and attended BYU. Law school: University of California. Started his first company in 1999. Wrote first book adventures of a currency trader in 2007.
Rob Booker is a trading veteran of over 20 years, a published author, a podcast host, and the head trader and publisher at Daily Profit Publishing.
Back in 2000, Rob was heavily in debt and desperate to find a change in his life. He always knew about the financial markets and had an interest in them, but when he started, he looked at trading as a “quick fix” for all his problems.
That wasn’t how it worked out. Rob lost most of the money he started with and spent the next 11 months working his way to becoming “profitable.” It took a huge toll on him, but he got there. And he kept working at it, doing the hard work that a lot of folks never commit to. Four years later, he was a full-time trader. By 2006, he was doing incredibly well and felt like he had reached trading nirvana. Then the 2010 financial crisis hit, and Rob had to start all over again.
Having become successful with forex (currency) at first, Rob decided to try again with stocks and rebuilt his career from square one. During that time, he became an expert in trading bear markets and still considers it one of his greatest strengths as a trader.
Part-time trader. Full-time troublemaker.
Rob is currently the head trader and publisher at Daily Profit Publishing.
21 years trading
936 watchlists/yr
1224 trades/yr *not including his personal acct.
33,127 traders and students - what I call the “happiest family of traders on the planet”
Website: robbooker.com
Mark speaks with Andrei Faji the Director of Engagement for PandaDoc. Small to medium businesses are transitioning to digital document management more than ever. Why? Yet only 53% of decision-makers say they are comfortable with the process! Plenty of room to learn with PandaDoc.
About Andrei Faji
Director of Engagement Marketing at PandaDoc
A guest speaker at SXSW and IBM’s Builder Fair, Andrei has helped emerging businesses connect with their customers by creating authentic interactions. He lives with his family in Austin, TX.
Andrei Faji helps businesses build brands and tell remarkable stories.
He’s the Director of Engagement Marketing at PandaDoc, the tool that makes it ridiculously easy to create, sign, and edit documents digitally.
Over the past decade, he’s helped companies such as Dosh (acquired by Cardlytics) and Bloomspot (acquired by Chase) find their company narrative and bring it to market.
A guest speaker at SXSW and IBM’s Builder Fair, Andrei has helped emerging businesses connect with their customers by creating authentic interactions. He lives with his family in Austin, TX.
Incredible interview of how artificial intelligence is creating the future of plant supplies through Bio-Factory Calytx and PlantSpring. Mark's guests explain how the future of plant-synthetic biotechnology is critical for corporations in the future.
About Michael Carr
They share a very exciting initiative, how they are using AI and machine learning, and why plant-based solutions will be a driving force in the goal of sustainability in the future.
Michael joined Calyxt as a Director and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2021. Michael brings more than 20 years of business, financial, and operational leadership experience to Calyxt.
He was previously the Vice President of M&A, Strategy, and Innovation at Darling Ingredients, Inc., a global developer, and producer of sustainable natural ingredients and renewable energy. He obtained his M.B.A. from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, and he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California State University – Northridge.
About Dr. Travis Frey
Travis brings over 15 years of experience in the agricultural industry and technology innovation to Calyxt.
Travis received his B.S. in Horticulture from Penn State University, M.S. in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. in the Plant Biology and Biotechnology Program at the University of Delaware and DuPont/Pioneer, and an M.B.A from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. Prior to joining Calyxt, Travis held science and innovation leadership roles at major U.S-based agricultural corporations.
For more information, please visit: calyxt.com/
As we commemorate the 49th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade on January 22, abortion access is at stake like never before, with the Supreme Court expected to weigh in on a key case later this year that could decimate the ability to get abortion care.
Still, even with Roe in place for decades, anti-choice politicians have passed state laws and created obstacles that have pushed abortion care out of reach for far too many.
Kimberly Inez McGuire is the executive director of URGE:
NATIONAL EXPERT KIMBERLY INEZ MCGUIRE EXPLAINS WHAT IS NEEDED TO SECURE ABORTION ACCESS NATIONWIDE.
JANUARY 22ND MARKS THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE VS. WADE
Kimberly Inez McGuire is an award-winning communications strategist, queer Latina reproductive justice advocate, and lifelong policy wonk with more than a decade of experience creating and implementing winning strategies to reshape the public narrative and policy landscape.
As Executive Director of URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity, Kimberly leads the organization in building a world where all people have agency over their own bodies and relationships, and the power, knowledge, and tools to exercise that agency. Kimberly brings to her work with URGE comprehensive, intersectional experience with youth leadership, wins in federal and state policy and campaigns, and deep roots in reproductive justice organizing.
Previously, Kimberly served as a Senior Program Director with Conway Strategic and Director of Public Affairs for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH). Kimberly is also an URGE success story – her journey in reproductive justice began with an URGE internship as a college student. Kimberly participated in the 2017 cohort of the Rockwood Leadership Institute Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice Fellowship. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS).
A prominent spokesperson on reproductive justice and public policy, Kimberly have been featured in: Washington Post, NBC Latino, Fox News Latino, Color Lines, ThinkProgress, and other outlets. Kimberly uses she/her/ella pronouns.
Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity, is a state-driven national organization that builds power and sustains a young people’s movement for reproductive justice by centering the leadership of young people of color who are women, queer, trans, nonbinary, and people of low income.
She is a national expert on abortion access and a prominent spokesperson on reproductive justice and public policy, who has been featured on The Washington Post, NBC Latino, Fox News Latino, Color Lines, ThinkProgress, and others.
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Do your shopping selection in the subway on the way home or have your driverless cargo do the shopping for you during the day and bring it home or just sit in front of your large screen with your family and select your goods and have it delivered. Fascinating!
About Karl Haller:
Karl Haller - Partner, Consumer Center of Competency IBM Consulting
Karl leads IBM’s Consumer Industry Center of Competency, where he works with retailers and consumer goods companies worldwide to digitally reinvent their businesses and operationalize the use of advanced capabilities across their enterprise.
Karl has over 25 years of experience in retail, fashion, and consumer goods, and has served in executive positions in Strategy, Customer Engagement, and Marketing at Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, The Limited, and Doner Advertising.
Karl began his career in the strategy consulting practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Humble Design is a Not4Profit that has designed and fitted out 2400 homes and helped 7,800 individuals in various American Cities have a home and not an empty house when relocating from homeless shelters. Mark speaks with Treger Strasberg TV Host and Founder of "Humble Design"
TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS
Founder of Non-Profit that Furnishes Homes for the Previously Homeless Talks About Her Holiday Deco Day Reveals
About Tregor Strasberg and Humble Design:
Treger Strasberg founded the nonprofit Humble Design in 2009.
What started out as a small nonprofit in Detroit offering design services, and furnishings to those exiting homelessness grew and expanded to five cities across the US, and led to a television show, "Welcome Home", which earned two Daytime Emmy nominations running on the CW Network in 2018-2019 and is still popular on-demand on the BYU TV app.
Humble Design is a nonprofit that helps families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services. The organization turns empty houses into clean, dignified, and welcoming homes — a very simple idea that can change a family's future. The organization serves families and veterans leaving shelters.
Humble Design has served over 2,000 families nationally through its chapters in Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Seattle, and San Diego. Their 2000th home was celebrated in August 2021.
Please visit humbledesign.org
It's your Tax wasting $168 Billion every ten years on crucifying animals when there is no need.
www.peta.org/biden or just Text Biden 73822
Who Biden chooses to lead the largest research-funded org in the world is critical!
ABOUT KATHERINE ROE:
Katherine Roe, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and Chief of Science Advancement and Outreach with the Laboratory Investigations Department of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), where she liaises with government funding agencies, universities, and corporations to end harmful and ineffective experiments on animals.
She graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University and earned a doctorate in psychology and cognitive science from the University of California–San Diego.
After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, she went on to become a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she served for eight years.
Dr. Roe has more than 20 years of experience conducting brain and neuroimaging research with humans and is an expert at experimental design and data analysis.
For more information, please visit www.peta.org
What do Employers need to do for 2022?
The Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Network at YPO. Dr. Christine Crawford talks with Mark
about the newly released survey that gives surprising statistics.
What benefits are there in working from home?
About Christine Crawford:
Christine Crawford, ScD, is a fearless and strategic CEO with 15+ years of business leadership backed by Harvard scientific training that gives her an objective approach to challenges and solutions.
Her expertise in talent management has supported her success as a leader in the very large, complex organization that is McDonald’s.
She coaches CEOs to face, assess, and address blind spots and issues and supports them in framing and communicating issues in a way that mobilizes the team.
As an advocate for visible and valued customers and employees, she is inspired by creating and encouraging environments where all are genuinely seen and heard.
www.ypo.org
FICO Chief Marketing Officer shares with Mark the results from the 2022 Digital Trends Report the 5 emerging trends ahead.
About Nikhil Behl
Nikhil Behl is the Chief Marketing Officer at FICO (NYSE: FICO), a Silicon Valley pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions and transform organizations.
At FICO, Nikhil leads worldwide marketing, public relations, government relations, and inside sales and channels.
A serial entrepreneur, Nikhil has over 25 years of technology, software, and e-commerce experience.
Prior to FICO, he worked at large established tech companies such as Hewlett Packard as well as numerous Silicon Valley startups.
For more information, please visit www.fico.com
Mark speaks with the head of Cetera Business Consulting Michel Dillon why there aren't enough women in the Financial Advice and Planning industry. It's now offering great careers.
More About Michelle Dillon:
Michele is the Head of Business Consulting for Cetera, where she focuses on providing financial professionals with a growth framework that meets them where they are to help them optimize their businesses and enhance efficiency. She leads her team in providing coaching, practice management, succession planning, advisor business development and growth programs that enable Cetera’s financial professionals to deliver an Advice-Centric Experience® to clients.
Michele is an accomplished senior-level leader in the investment and wealth management industry who has worked across learning enablement, leadership development, growth strategy, business development, and marketing for nearly three decades. She has a proven track record of growing and transitioning financial professionals’ practices to more sustainable, growth-oriented business models with keen attention to training.
For more information please visit: www.cetera.com
The pandemic has impacted people's attitudes on financial conversations and health decisions. Mark speaks with Alison Carnie, Principal, Edward Jones Company about results from the latest Age wave and Harris Poll for 44.5 million Americans. She also gives great tips on how to plan end of life action steps with the whole family.
MORE ABOUT ALISON CARNIE:
Alison Carnie serves as director of Trust Services and Chief Administration Officer of the Edward Jones Trust Company. She is responsible for trust administration, estate settlement services and trust special asset administration.
Carnie first joined Edward Jones in 2006 as an intern in the legal and business development departments of Edward Jones Trust Company. After graduating from law school, she worked as an associate at a St. Louis-based law firm focused on estate planning. In 2012, Carnie returned to Edward Jones as a wealth strategist and team leader in the Client Consultation Group, which is responsible for partnering with financial advisors in working with high-net-worth clients with complex needs.
Carnie received her bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt University and received her Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law.
www.edwardjones.com
Great tips for navigating this years medicare benefits and medicare advantage with Gary Culp, Medicare Advantage Expert; Chief Growth Officer at Cigna.
BIO - Gary Culp
Gary Culp is the Chief Growth Officer at Cigna and has expertise in all aspects of healthcare including strategic planning, leadership management, profit and loss, product development and management, marketing, and sales.
Gary’s a healthcare industry veteran with over 20 years' of progressive executive leadership, profit and loss accountability, distribution and sales, and management experience driving results across multiple markets.
For more information please visit: www.cigna.com/medicare
Mark speaks with Dr Meena Seshamani about Medicare Open Enrollment for changes to your health or prescription drug plans. You may get State assistance so check this out or go to 1800 Medicare or better still, Medicare.Gov for the Plan Finder for you.
Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD Bio:
Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD is an accomplished, strategic leader with a deep understanding of health economics and a heartfelt commitment to outstanding patient care. Her diverse background as a healthcare executive, health economist, physician and health policy expert has given her a unique perspective on how health policy impacts the real lives of patients. She most recently served as Vice President of Clinical Care Transformation at MedStar Health, where she conceptualized, designed, and implemented population health and value-based care initiatives and served on the senior leadership of the 10 hospital, 300+ outpatient care site health system.
The care models and service lines under her leadership, including community health, geriatrics, and palliative care, have been nationally recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and others. She also cared for patients as an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Dr. Seshamani also brings decades of policy experience to her role, including recently serving on the leadership of the Biden-Harris Transition HHS Agency Review Team.
Prior to MedStar Health, she was Director of the Office of Health Reform at the US Department of Health and Human Services, where she drove strategy and led implementation of the Affordable Care Act across the Department, including coverage policy, delivery system reform, and public health policy.
She received her B.A. with Honors in Business Economics from Brown University, her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and her Ph.D. in Health Economics from the University of Oxford, where she was a Marshall Scholar.
She completed her residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and practiced as a head and neck surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco.
Mark interviews the co-producer of 'Rural by Choice' docuseries Erik Osberg.
Why are people moving to rural places? Are we searching for a simpler pace of life, a supportive place to raise a family maybe it's the lower living expenses and outdoor recreation?
BIO - ERIK OSBERG:
Erik Osberg is the Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator for Otter Tail County.
It is his job to make Otter Tail County, MN top of mind for folks looking for a place to live and work. Prior to working at Otter Tail County, Erik owned and operated his own video production company producing content for clients including full length television shows.
Erik has a B.A. from Hamline University. When he isn't working, he's probably fishing one of the 1,048 lakes in Otter Tail County
Website: ruralbychoiceotc.com and https://extension.umn.edu/economic-development/rural-brain-gain-migration)
The Global Head of IBM Corporate Social Responsibility talks to Mark about the current jobs crisis for employers and what IBM is doing for business, High Schools and NonProfits. New Collar Career Pathways, Free online learning the works!
BIO - Justina Nixon-Saintil:
IBM VP and Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Justina Nixon-Saintil drives strategic, socially responsible programmatic investments that enable IBM’s technology and talent to address some of society's biggest challenges worldwide.
The CSR programs Justina manages enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality. Some of these resources, such as IBM Service Corps, rely on skilled employee volunteerism to foster community success and wellbeing; they demonstrate the power of technology when combined with humanity. Other initiatives she leads, such as P-TECH, Open P-TECH and SkillsBuild, use multisector partnerships to help create more inclusive and innovative schools and workforces. She also spearheads corporate practices that underpin the company's tradition of uncompromising ethics and transparency in its operations and environmental footprint.
As IBM's Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) focal point, Justina communicates these ideals by spearheading the company's annual Corporate Responsibility and environmental reporting, as well as articulating the company's "Good Tech" narrative to stakeholders, including investors.
Previously, as director of CSR at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She brokered partnerships with community organizations to help bring innovative resources and experiences to under-resourced students in hundreds of schools. Justina was also Verizon's liaison to President Obama's White House Office of Science and Technology, U.S. Departments of the Interior and US Department of Education. Earlier in her career, she was an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Justina, who is an Aspen Institute First Mover Fellow, earned her Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
October is Breast cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women and the second leading cause of cancer death. There are some exciting new techniques and technologies to monitor recurrence.
Solomon Moshkevich is responsible for strategy and execution across all aspects of Natera’s oncology business, as General Manager of Oncology.
Since joining Natera in 2011, Solomon has built and led multiple teams including global marketing, business development, product management, medical and scientific affairs, and international sales; and he has played a leading role in the development, clinical validation and commercial success of all Natera’s cell-free DNA products including Panorama, Prospera, and Signatera.
Solomon graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics and holds an M.B.A. from Stanford University.
He began his career as a consultant with Bain & Company in New York before joining the private equity investment team at Parthenon Capital in Boston; and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bay Area.
A new survey shows that Women Small Business Owners are prioritizing Self Care, Mental Health and Employee Wellness Mark talks with Carol Lee Mitchell.
MORE ABOUT BANK OF AMERICA EXECUTIVE CAROL LEE MITCHELL
Carol Lee Mitchell is the Head of Small Business Strategy at Bank of America, drawing on nearly two decades of experience overseeing payments growth efforts across consumer and small business lending services.
She oversees a team that provides more than 11 million+ business owner clients a full range of financial products and services through Bank of America’s network of approximately 4,300+ financial centers, 16,600 ATMs, and an award-winning digital banking platform.
Mitchell’s team delivers advice and guidance on cash management, business financing, personal lending, investments and retirement to business owners in local markets throughout the United States.
Http://www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness
How Veterans can maximize their Health benefits with Ed Sandrick and JJ Montanaro.
The Director of Veterans Affairs Channel, Humana a retired Colonel and US marine talks about the Enrollment Period with the Military Relationship Director from USAA about this critical time period.
MORE ABOUT ED SANDRICK:
Ed Sandrick is the director of the Veteran Channel, Humana Strategic Alliances and has been with Humana for 18 years. He is also the point person for Humana’s national veteran service organization partners, The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Veterans (AMVETS).
Ed leads a team that is focused on developing and implementing Veteran outreach activities at the state and local level, primarily with and through Humana’s Retail organization.
Ed served as an active-duty infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970 to 1979. He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 2000, attaining the rank of colonel.
MORE ABOUT J.J. MONTANARO:
Joseph "JJ" Montanaro is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional (CFP®). He is a native of Kansas City and earned his bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
He also holds a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. JJ is a member of the Financial Planning Association and a director on the USAA Military Advocacy team.
He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined USAA in 2002. Before entering the financial services industry, he served in the US Army for six years on active duty and in 2009 he retired as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve.
JJ's daily focus has been to help families realize their goals and his advice has appeared in numerous outlets including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNNMoney.com and the New York Times.
He writes monthly personal finance columns for Military Spouse Magazine, American Legion Magazine and is a regular contributor to Military.com’s personal finance section.
More Information Go to - www.Humana.com/Medicare
I speak with Catherine Field, the Senior Vice President and Medicare Division Leader for Humana. It's the time of the year again for enrollments and selecting a plan can seem overwhelming.
Catherine Field is a senior vice president and Medicare division leader for Humana, a leading health and well-being company.
Catherine oversees Humana’s Medicare health plans in the company’s Northwest Division and is a recognized expert on Medicare coverage.
Humana’s offerings for people with Medicare include Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO health plans, prescription drug plans, Medicare supplement policies, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, and private fee-for-service health plans.
For more information, please visit: www.Medicare.gov or www.Humana.com/Medicare
About Christopher Lee - BIO
Chris is the chief human resources officer for William & Mary, the nation’s second oldest University.
Prior to this role, he was Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources for the Virginia Community College System, a network of 23 colleges, serving over 200,000 students in the commonwealth.
He has over 25 years of experience as a chief human resources officer in higher education having worked at both public and private institutions.
He is a consummate human resources professional having experience as an author, consultant, and lecturer in addition to being an accomplished practitioner.
He is a former question writer for the PHR and SPHR examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). He is the author of numerous human resources related articles and four books, including Performance Conversations: How to Use Questions to Coach Employees, Improve Productivity, and Boost Confidence (Without Appraisals).
Chris has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa on HR related topics. He holds a master's degree in HR Management, a doctor of philosophy degree in HR Development, and he is a certified human resources professional.
Chris is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corps Reserves.
Performance Conversations Available Today
My latest and greatest work is available today on Amazon in Kindle edition. The print version will be available next month—though preorders can be placed today as well. I am forever grateful for the positive and generous advance reviews of my colleagues Scott Edwards, Cy Wakeman, Professor Ronald R. Sims, Jeffrey S. Brody, President Ted Raspiller, Dr. James I. Van Zummeren, Mary E. Hagood, Bryan Garey, Dimitri Boylan, David G. Tomanio, Jennifer K. Pittman, Christine Schwartz, Amel Cuskovic, and Patrice Masterson. The book describes a performance improvement system designed to help employees get better, perform better, and feel better about their work. It shows managers how to empower, engage, and encourage employees to succeed at the highest levels possible.
Please take a look and share information about this book release with your colleagues who are interested in participating in the performance management revolution. Stop doing performance appraisals—they do not work. Here is what to do instead: https://lnkd.in/dyBHt4v. #employeeengagement #leadership #hr #innovation
Ashley Ross, Client care Executive with the BOA discusses customer service today during and after the pandemic. How digital service is also playing a huge role for customers overall.
Dr Ian Thompson from Texas Urology Group talks about Prostate awareness month and "Spaceoar" TM Hydrogel and its benefits.
Dr. Ian Thompson is with the Texas Urology Group and is giving this interview with Mark representing a collaborative education activity between Dr. Thompson and Boston Scientific Corporation. Dr. Thompson was not compensated for his time.
Prostate Cancer is one of the most prolific diseases for men with 3.1 million living with the disease.
A special radiation Therapy know as “SPACEOAR HYDROGEL” that is helping with the treatment minimizing potential side effects and negative impact on urinary, sexual and bowel quality of life. Read all about on www.spaceoar.com
References:
American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html. Accessed August 2021.
American Cancer Society. Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html. Accessed August 2021.
American Cancer Society. Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/treating/radiation-therapy.html. Accessed August 2021.
Boston Scientific. Frequently Asked Questions about SpaceOAR Hydrogel. Available at: https://www.spaceoar.com/about-spaceoar-hydrogel/faqs/. Accessed August 2021.
Babes Golf is an organization dedicated to introducing new golfers to the game. Our mission is to make golf fun and welcoming to all.
Membership
Our membership offers an introduction to golf, clinics, and a network for the golfer looking to take their game to the next level.
Alex Andersen was born in San Jose , California near Hollister a small farming community. After graduating from San Diego Sate College she worked in a variety of professions trying to figure out what she really wanted to do that included her having her own business.
Alex had a passion about wanting to start a business but just couldn’t figure out what?
The young entrepreneur actually then fell into it by going on a vacation where there wasn’t too much to do so for the heck of it, she played some golf.
The light bulb went on for the young entrepreneur and Babes Golf was born!
The objective is for women who want to learn the game, play the game without the usual social stigma’ that can go with it from Clubs and men players can do so and have fun at the same time.
Alex gets a big kick out of seeing others have fun while playing the wonderful game of golf. She enjoys seeing new members getting excited about the game and the friendships that are formed.
Babes Golf maybe a household name in time to come but for now there are 60 women that have joined in the last six months alone. Babes Golf is now an official Club of the SCGA. Who knows just maybe this young lady will take her passion of Babes Golf across the country and end up with thousands of members reviving the ancient game of golf in clubs that would love the patronage.
Contact www.babesgolf.org
More About Alex Seidel:
Alex Seidel is chef-owner of Fruition Restaurant, Mercantile dining & provision, Füdmill and Chook. He has been the recipient of many accolades, including Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef in 2010, Chef of the Year titles from local media including Denver Magazine and 5280.
Seidel was awarded the 2018 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: South West. Alex also owns Fruition Farms Creamery, Colorado’s first artisan sheep’s milk creamery, located in Larkspur, Colorado.
He participates in numerous off-site events for both charitable and fine dining experiences. He enjoys furthering the culture of cuisine while staying down to earth and championing such causes as food advocacy, mindfulness when it comes to eating habits and waste.
Becoming a chef and a business owner has allowed him to hone his skills while controlling the ingredients and the sourcing of his provisions.
Born in 1973 in Wisconsin, Alex began his culinary career at 14, serving as sous chef at Racine’s Main Street Bistro by age 20. He attended culinary school at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, finishing at the top of his class.
About Dr. Kalvin Lung
Dr. Lung is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
His clinical interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, GERD, hiatal hernia, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, lung transplantation, and ECMO for lung failure.
Dr. Lung completed his medical training at University of Toronto and went on to an academic residency in General Surgery at Western University.
Following General Surgery training, he completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation at University of Toronto.
Dr. Lung also completed a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
He was recruited to Northwestern Medicine in 2020.
ABOUT MAGGIE FERENCE
Maggie is a Senior Vice President and the Business Banking Credit, SBA, and Operations Director for Huntington National Bank, a $100 Billion Dollar Regional Bank based out of Columbus, Ohio.
With a background in financial underwriting, commercial closing and due diligence, and SBA Program Eligibility, Maggie has built a career specializing in business lending and is very active as a small business advocate in the communities that Huntington serves.
Working with start-ups on business plans, helping small businesses expand into commercial companies, finding aging owners a generational solution for the sale of their business, and even helping those customers who fall on hard times, small business lending solutions are her passion.
As the Director of the SBA Lending Program at Huntington, Maggie is pleased to celebrate that for the twelfth consecutive year, Huntington is the #1 SBA 7(a) lender in its now eight-state region and was #1 in number of loans nationally for 2020, for the third year in a row.
For more information please visit: www.huntington.com
More About Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM VP and Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Justina Nixon-Saintil helps enable IBM’s technology and talent to address some of society's biggest challenges worldwide. She leads IBM programs like SkillsBuild, which use multisector partnerships to help create more inclusive and innovative schools and workforces.
She also helps ensure that IBM acts ethically and transparently in all that it does.
Previously, as director of CSR at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She brokered partnerships with community organizations to help bring innovative resources and experiences to under-resourced students in hundreds of schools.
Earlier in her career, she was an engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy. Justina has an MBA and degree in Mechanical Engineering.
For more information, please visit: SkillsBuild.org
James D. Thomas, MD, is a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine with a clinical focus in valvular heart disease and echocardiography and extensive research into applying physical principles and advanced technology in cardiovascular imaging.
He now serves as Director for the Center for Heart Valve Disease and Academic Affairs in the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and co-directs the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Disease while serving as Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is also pioneering the use of a digital stethoscope that uses AI algorithms to accurately interpret heart sounds to help screen for heart murmurs and valvular heart disease. Sounds like a winner Doc
Response: ... (The basic stethoscope design hasn’t changed in 200 years, so it’s due for an upgrade. Initial work, recently published, demonstrated that it could identify 93% of patients with severe aortic stenosis. This new AI-platform could be a more reliable, low-cost way to identify patients with heart disease.)
Another initiative within the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Center for Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine is a unique collaboration with Northwestern University computer scientists centered on deep-learning techniques. In a first-of-its-kind intensive Masters-level fellowship, trainees in cardiology and cardiac surgery learn the tools and techniques of AI programming and apply this methodology to heart disease. These unique doctors aim to be the leaders in this rapidly evolving field.
For more information, please visit www.nm.org/radio
Recommended by Dr. Jim Thomas - Director for the Center for Heart Valve Disease and Academic Affairs in the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine.
The Institute for Augmented Intelligence Medicine
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/augmented-intelligence/
The mission of the Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine is to bridge computational methods with human expertise to advance medical science and improve human health.
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Description automatically generated with low confidenceWe explore the application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, genetic analysis and deep phenotyping of health data to build useful, responsible tools that put people first.
Abel Kho, MD, MS, FACMI, Director, Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine
Marie Tjernlund
My joy has always been to help people connect and communicate effectively with each other. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest (US), my father was a vocal music teacher, my mother, an artist.
With a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, I’ve worked in non-profit organizations, an international investment firm, leadership development companies, even a coffee company.
No matter what department or position I started in (Marketing Director, Administrator, L&D Manager, Corporate Tour Guide), I inevitably ended up teaching, coaching, mentoring, building bridges - encouraging people to engage with each other with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity.
I’m now the President of Noble Edge, a leadership consulting firm based in Gig Harbor, Washington, where I provide leadership skills training, program consulting and executive coaching.
We're all familiar with the competitive edge, the cutting edge, the leading edge. We're the Noble Edge - bringing humanity into organizational success.
We believe that character and values based on virtues and integrity are the keys to effective and transformational leadership. Founded in 2014, Noble Edge is committed to providing leadership development training that focuses on creating a culture of ethics, trustworthiness, and healthy relationships.
Our executive team brings more than 50 years combined experience working with leaders around the globe to provide solutions that increase self-awareness, remove barriers and support personal and professional empowerment.
For more details about our leadership programs and workshops, check out our website at NobleEdgeConsulting.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NobleEdgeConsulting
LinkedIn (Marie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtjernlund/
LinkedIn (Chris): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgilbert9/
Twitter (OTheJoy / Marie): https://twitter.com/othejoy
Twitter (EthicsRUS / Chris): https://twitter.com/EthicsRUs
Background:
Last month the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released a preliminary report on possible threats posed by UFO’s now known as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the progress the Department of Defense Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) has made in understanding any threats.
The report provided an overview for policymakers of the challenges associated with characterizing the potential threat posed by UAP while also providing a means to develop relevant processes, policies, technologies, and training for the U.S. military and other U.S. Government (USG) personnel when they encounter UAP, to enhance the Intelligence Community’s (IC) ability to understand the threat.
After four years of collecting data, the first scientifically authenticated documentation of UAP’s was released by the Genesis 2 Project (G2P) and Primeau Forensics in 2020 which included images captured with infrared technology. The methodological standards meet the criteria established by the Scientific Working Group for Digital Evidence and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
G2P’s mission is to pursue empirical investigations of forensically validated UAP recordings and open legitimate questioning into the implications of such technologies on our national security.
More About Dr. JC van Velkinburgh:
Dr. JC van Velkinburgh earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics from Vanderbilt University and carried out her post-doctoral research at the Los Alamos National Laboratories under “Q” (Top Secret; TS-Q) federal security clearance.
Her medical-science research career has yielded 38 publications of original research articles and review articles in the most prestigious and competitive peer-reviewed journals in the world (i.e., Nature and the Science family of journals; < 7-8% rate of acceptance for publication). She teaches on ethics in science communication and publication, largely in the legal realm of civil litigation.
More About Debra LaPrevotte:
Debra LaPrevotte is a 20-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). There, Debra held a TS-Q level security clearance. She is a Forensic Scientist, spending years on the FBI’s Evidence Response Team in the field and on the Evidence Response Team Unit at the FBI Lab.
She also served as a Supervisory Special Agent on the International Corruption Unit at FBI Headquarters and was instrumental in initiating the FBI’s Kleptocracy program. Debra has since spent the past 23 years working international corruption investigations.
About Jeff Mans: Jeff Mans is a part-owner and Chief Content Officer of the Elite Sports Network.
He has been playing fantasy sports for over 30 years and is a 16-year veteran of the fantasy sports industry.
In addition to being a multi-award-winning writer and broadcaster, he has won multiple high-stakes league championships, is a 19-time DFS live final qualifier, and is two-time daily fantasy sports live final winner.
His work has been featured in dozens of newspapers, magazines & online sources. He was also featured in the documentary film “Living the Fantasy.”
His career winnings in fantasy sports are well over $1 million dollars. He is also the outspoken frontman of SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, hosting a variety of live programs including Elite Sports from 4-6 PM ET every weekday.
For more information, visit www.elitesportsbetting.com
As SIGNS OF A FLATTENING CURVE EMERGE, we ask ourselves, HOW TO PLAN FOR EITHER A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS RETURN TO WORK OR MORE TIME WORKING FROM HOME?
SOME OF JENNIFER’S SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: RETHINK THE WORKSTATION: Installing panels that are cleanable vinyl or laminate options will help prevent the spread of germs. Glass stack-ons can be added to many installations to increase the panel height, while still letting in natural light.
STREAMLINE COMMUNICATION: Determine how to use the variety of technology at our disposal .to communicate efficiently. What works for some may not work for others.
HOMEPLACE WELLNESS: For those who continue to work remotely, there are smart adjustments to current habits that can promote wellness. Look for ways to position laptop keyboards and monitors at the correct ergonomic height and have a chair that can move with you—adjustable height is a bonus
MORE ABOUT JENNIFER PETERSEN: Jennifer Petersen is Vice President, Members, and Brand at The HON Company. As the leader of HR for seven years at The HON Company, Jennifer is empathetic to those making decisions regarding a return to the office and the well-being of employees who may be working from home. In her role as executive leader for the office furniture manufacturer, she offers a unique perspective and expertise in both human relations and solutions available to the workforce post COVID-19. Jennifer believes that the choices you make in the office environment will provide employees the feelings of safety they require enabling organizations to achieve employee excellence.
MORE ABOUT THE HON COMPANY: Since 1944, The HON Company has believed that a thoughtfully crafted workspace sets the stage for better work . . . and a better work-life. WE focus on the customer first and products that stand the test of time. HON designs and manufactures workplace furniture including chairs, desks, tables, storage, and cubicles. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, The HON Company has numerous manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States and markets its products through a nationwide network of loyal dealer partners. The HON Company is the largest operating company of HNI Corporation, a leading global office furniture manufacturer.
Guide Students Through The Admissions Process And Earn Money For College With The College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Lacey Allen is an Associate Director for the College Board Opportunity Scholarships, a program that awards $5 million dollars each year to high school students.
Lacey previously worked at Search Institute, a youth development research organization, as a qualitative researcher and facilitator.
She also served in both the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps; while in Morocco with the Peace Corps, Lacey volunteered with NGOs and US-based nonprofits to develop literacy tools, resources, and a library for youth in community centers, and while with AmeriCorps, Lacey worked to improve college access opportunities for first-generation high school students.
Lacey has an M.Ed. in Youth Development Leadership and a B.A. in Communication.
Sri Reddy, Senior Vice President, Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group®
Sri Reddy brings a well-rounded perspective informed by more than 20 years of experience in many corners of the financial services industry to his role overseeing Principal's retail annuity, pension risk transfer, direct-to-consumer, and Principal Bank businesses.
Sri leads with an entrepreneurial spirit, bringing his passion for employing data and diverse insights to deliver lifelong financial security for all from within Principal as well as in his role as an industry leader and advisor to policymakers.
On the Hill, Sri serves as Chair of the U.S. Department of Labor ERISA Advisory Council.
Nearly all Americans (84%) plan on making financial resolutions in 2020 and 95% of all Millennials do, according to new data from Principal Financial Group®. Sri that surprises me about the Millennials!
As the year winds down, more Americans are reflecting on where they busted their budgets in 2019, and importantly, what they’re committed to correcting in 2020).
GUEST:
Gene Goldman, CFA - Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research, Cetera Investment Management
Gene Goldman is responsible for the strategic direction and continued growth of the firm’s research offerings. His role includes setting the vision for superior capabilities and enabling the delivery of objective investment advice. He provides day-to-day oversight of Cetera Investment Management, with a focus on providing unbiased research about the economy and financial markets, asset allocation strategies, mutual funds, and other investment-related topics. Mr. Goldman also helps oversee the investment committee and their commitment to delivering thought leadership on the economy, financial markets and investment strategies, as well as implementation and practice recommendations for advisors. Mr. Goldman received his Bachelor of Science in engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, and his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Northeastern University in Boston.
ABOUT CETERA® INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WINTER? “TREAD” SAFELY!
Learn the Importance of Upgrading Your All-Season Tires For Winter Tires And How It Will Keep You Safe On The Road
Kirk Langley is a regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region. Kirk Langley is a regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region.
Having worked his way up over the course of 18 years in the tire industry, Kirk is today one of Discount Tire’s leading experts on tire safety.
INVEST IN QUALITY: Prior to the winter season, consider replacing all four tires with quality winter tires. Winter tires are designed to maintain more traction and gripping capabilities in temperatures 45 degrees or below.
CHECK YOUR TREAD: Tread depth determines a vehicle’s safe stopping distance. You can check it by sticking a penny upside-down in a tread groove – it’s time to replace if Lincoln’s head is visible.
ROTATE YOUR TIRES: To increase tread life, rotate your tires every 6,000 miles or earlier if irregular wear develops.
PROPER AIR PRESSURE: As the outside temperature drops, so does tire inflation pressure. For every 10 degrees drop in ambient temperature, your tires lose 1 PSI and can trigger your TPMS alarm. Consider keeping a tire pressure gauge in your vehicle so you always have one on hand to check.
For more information, please visit: www.discounttire.com
Dr. David Aron, Director, Clinical Program Research & Education, Cleveland VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs. He is with us today to discuss the exciting advances in VA research on the topic of Diabetes research and all the new scientific discoveries from within the VA, as well as the multitude of research that takes place at VA medical centers across the country. Research results and advances greatly impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes and disabilities, not only for Veterans but all Americans.
BACKGROUND:
VA researchers are studying innovative strategies and technologies, including group visits, telemedicine, peer counseling, and internet-based education and case management, to enhance access to diabetes care and to improve outcomes for patients. In addition, VA researchers are working to develop better ways to prevent or treat diabetes, especially in special populations such as the elderly, amputees, minorities, spinal cord-injured patients, and those with kidney or heart disease. The disease affects nearly 25% of VA’s patient population and is the leading cause of blindness, end-stage renal disease, and amputation. Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the CDC, and 84 million more Americans are at risk to develop the disease.
VA recognizes November as being American Diabetes month and is thankful to all Veterans for their service to the nation. VA’s research breakthroughs would not be possible without the Veterans who have volunteered to participate in VA studies.
For more information please visit: www.research.va.gov
More About Dr. David Aron:
David Aron, MD, MS, is Director of Clinical Program Research and Education at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. He is a clinical endocrinologist, health services researcher, and leader of the VA Quality Scholars Fellowship Program - a training program in quality improvement. He is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. He is also Adjunct Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management where he teaches a class on Managing Complex Systems. A former laboratory bench researcher, his current research interests are eclectic and have included health services and implementation research related to quality measurement and improvement, especially diabetes-related, and most recently, applications of principles of complex systems. He recently authored a book: “Complex Systems in Medicine: A Hedgehog’s Tale of Complexity in Clinical Practice, Research, Education, and Management.” However, as has often been the case in the past, exactly what he will be working on, even in the not too distant future, cannot be predicted with any certainty.
To arrange an interview please contact: Ted Birkey – 347-414-1388
THE BENEFITS OF ADOPTING A “SMART LIFESTYLE”
Julie Morgenstern, Organizing and Productivity Consultant, New York Times Best-Selling Author
ORGANIZING EXPERT SHARES HOW TO GET CONNECTED TO YOUR LIFE THROUGH SMART TECHNOLOGY
Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker.
For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world through practical, dynamic workshops and coaching sessions. Julie and her team help organizations around the globe identify what's holding their people back and get on the road to fulfilling their mission quickly.
Julie has written columns for O Magazine, Redbook, and Wells Fargo, helping readers solve problems by inspiring order in their lives. She has shared her expertise on countless TV and radio outlets, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The National Public Radio and now Tucson Business RadioX and The Business RadioX Network!
She is quoted and featured regularly in a wide variety of publications and has been seen in The New York Times, Time Magazine, USA Today, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, Best Life, O Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Fitness Magazine, and Men's Health.
Julie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Organizing from the Inside Out and Time Management from the Inside Out, both of which have been developed into popular specials for PBS.
Cate Kortzeborn – Deputy Regional Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) San Francisco Office. Ms. Kortzeborn will discuss everything your audience needs to know about the Medicare Open Enrollment period. Medicare Open Enrollment began on Tuesday, October 15 and ends at midnight on Saturday, December 7.
If you have a Medicare health or prescription drug plan, you only have until the end of Open Enrollment, December 7, to make changes to your 2020 plan. Medicare’s new Plan Finder makes it easy to review and compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. Plan Finder provides a personalized experience to help you learn about different options and select the coverage plan that best meets your needs. Even if you are happy with your current Medicare coverage, comparing plans pay. Every year, Medicare health plans change in cost, coverage, and participating providers. You might find something that better fits your needs, or you may be able to save on prescriptions and other costs. If you miss the December 7 deadline, you will likely have to wait a full year before you can make changes to your plan.
For more information visit: www.medicare.gov/plan-compare
Wright Lassiter III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health System
BACKGROUND:
At its third-annual combined gathering of CEOs, CHROs and CDOs, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ (CEO Action) will host more than 300 signatory organizations on November 14, 2019, in New York City. Key CEOs will be available for interviews to discuss the significance of this gathering, coalition impact and their role in advancing diversity and inclusion in the business community.
The November 14 sessions will be a series of intimate and candid closed-door, CEO-to-CEO, action-based discussions, framed by acclaimed diversity and inclusion experts and other provocative speakers. This is a rare opportunity for the nation’s business leaders to collaborate, share ideas and otherwise make progress on their shared mission to drive change and promote equity.
The CEO Action coalition is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace, representing more than 800 CEOs and presidents of America’s leading businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits. Signatory organizations collectively represent more than 14 million employees. Each signatory pledges to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected; employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion; and where best-known actions can be shared across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com and on Twitter: @CEOAction.
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
What was your ‘aha’ moment that motivated you to join the coalition?
What is the CEO’s role in promoting diversity and inclusion within their organization and in the business community?
Why is CEO-to-CEO collaboration important in advancing diversity and inclusion?
What do you think is the first step leaders can take in addressing D&I issues in the workplace?
What actions will your organization take to better promote inclusivity in 2020?
A recent BANK OF AMERICA REPORT Found THAT HAPPY HOMEOWNERS WOULDN’T GO BACK TO RENTING.
Kathy Cummings, SVP, Homeownership Solutions & Affordable Housing Programs at Bank of America.
The 2019 Fall Homebuyer Insights Report confirms what we suspected: owning a home makes Americans happier by giving them the power to build personal wealth and make valuable memories! In fact, 93% of American homeowners say they are happier than when they rented and 83% wouldn’t go back to renting. Most credit their happiness to an emotional attachment to their home and believe that owning a home has changed them for the better.
79% say being a homeowner has made them a better person
More than three-quarters (76%) pursued new hobbies after buying a home, including landscaping/gardening (47%), cooking/baking/grilling (45%), interior design/remodeling (33%)
Compared to prospective homebuyers, current homeowners have higher levels of satisfaction with many aspects of life, including how much time they spend pursuing hobbies (82% of current homeowners vs. 63% of prospective homebuyers. The quality of their social life (78% of current homeowners vs. 58% of prospective homebuyers)
Counterintuitively, the financial wellbeing of homeowners is significantly higher than that of prospective homebuyers (77% vs. 42%)
Homeowners value emotional equity over financial investment 58% of homeowners believe a home is a place where you make memories, compared to 42% who believe it is a financial investment
More About Bank of America.
Bank of America’s $5 Billion Commitment to Affordable Homeownership: In April, Bank of America announced a $5 billion affordable homeownership initiative that today is helping eligible homebuyers across the country with their down payments and closing costs, making homeownership a reality for those who may have thought they’d never own a home of their own.
Ed Sandrick, Director of the Veterans Channel
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www.Humana.com/Medicare
Ed Sandrick is the director of the Veteran Channel, Humana Strategic Alliances, and has been with Humana for 17 years. Ed is also the point person for Humana’s national veteran service organization partners, The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Veterans (AMVETS). Ed leads a team that is focused on developing and implementing Veteran outreach activities at the state and local level, primarily with and through Humana’s Retail organization. Ed served on active duty as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1979. He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 2000, attaining the rank of colonel.
Mr. Sandrick says, "if you are a veteran considering Medicare options, in 2020 you will have the opportunity to maximize your coverage by electing to have a Medicare Advantage plan that complements coverage you may have through your Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. It is important veterans understand how a Medicare Advantage plan can round out the coverage provided by VA benefits to maximize your health and wellness benefits."
The launch of the Humana Medicare Advantage Honor plans as a natural next step in the commitment to veterans, it’s important to understand that a veteran’s health goes beyond physical symptoms – it’s a state of general well-being that encompasses a healthy body and mind. Mr. Sandrick says, "these plans, which are open to everyone with Medicare, will reinforce the ongoing commitment to support the total care our veterans need, in and out of the doctor’s office).
Fortunately, finding a Medicare Advantage plan that works in tandem with the VA health care is easier than you think, as you can enroll in plans that are designed with veterans in mind.
Steven Mesnick, Vice President, Marketing and Pricing, Viasat Inc.
Steve has more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry; expertise in strategy, pricing, business development, product management, CRM and sales operations for both consumer and business customer segments.
From 2005 to 2015, Steve led teams at Verizon Wireless under various roles including Director of Market Strategy, Executive Director of Pricing and Vice President of Marketing and Sales Operations.
While at Verizon Wireless, Steve designed and launched the wireless industry’s first data-sharing plans, revolutionizing the pricing model for voice, messaging and data services that led to record-setting customer acquisitions and revenue growth.
Steve holds a J.D. law degree and a B.A. degree in Economics and Marketing from Duke University.
For more information, please visit: www.viasat.com
Today's Topic:
People who live in rural or suburban communities have been hearing it for a long time: The next big technology is almost here to solve their internet problems for good. Whether it’s “big cable” or 5G, that fast, modern connection you’ve always wanted is just around the corner. The infrastructure used by ground-based internet service providers is a huge investment, one that most companies pay for by having a lot of customers in a relatively small area – that is, a city.
However, if you don’t live in town, you’ll find yourself paying more or getting less quality when you sign up for ground-based internet service. In some cases, you might even have to pay the ISP thousands of dollars to dig trenches to run a cable to your home.
Steve Mesnick of Viasat is here to tell us how consumers can stay online all the time between school, work, and personal interests through high-quality satellite-based internet that can connect homes even in the hardest-to-reach locations.
Did you know?
Some 5 million American households with school-aged children don’t have high-speed internet at home, with 96.5 percent of students reporting that they are expected to go online to finish their homework assignments.
Satellite internet has less equipment on the ground compared to terrestrial internet providers, so the network is less likely to sustain damage during extreme weather, roadwork, and other emergencies.
There’s a myth that satellite internet is very expensive. However, when compared to mobile hotspots and other connectivity options for people who live outside of major urban areas, satellite internet often delivers a better bargain per gig.
IT SEEMS THAT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE OPTIMISTIC AND PLANNING FOR GROWTH IN 2020
Changes in U.S. Trade Policies Increasingly Impacting Entrepreneurs
Sharon Miller is the head of Small Business at Bank of America. Her team is responsible for providing access to capital in the communities we serve, as well as delivering advice and guidance to Bank of America’s over 11 million business-owner clients.
Miller’s team of more than 2,500 associates delivers advice and guidance on cash management, business financing, home lending, investments, and retirement. Her team is responsible for providing access to capital in the communities we serve, as well as delivering advice and guidance to Bank of America’s over 11 million business-owner clients. They work with clients through Bank of America’s nationwide network of approximately 4,300 financial centers, as well as virtually through the latest videoconferencing and chat technology.
Under Miller’s leadership, Bank of America Small Business’ client experience index is at an all-time high and Small Business deposits have increased to more than $100 billion.
Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the company, Miller has been an active executive leader of Bank of America’s Diversity & Inclusion Council. She has served on Merrill Lynch’s Director Advisory Council to Management and has held numerous market leadership roles across the country.
Miller has held leadership positions in United Way, March of Dimes and Communities in Schools.
She appears regularly on national and local TV and radio, discussing small business issues and advocating for the nation’s entrepreneurs as the engine that drives the United States economy.
According to a new Bank of America study exploring the concerns, aspirations, and perspectives of more than 1,000 small business owners (SBOs) across the country, U.S. business owners are entering the new decade on a high note, with 82% anticipating year-over-year revenue growth as they close out 2019. It seems that entrepreneurs are confident about their business prospects, with expansion plans, revenue projections, and intent to hire remaining strong and steady from last fall.
Economic outlook, concerns and growth expectations
Hot-button issues including health care costs, tax reform, and trade
Holiday season challenges and opportunities
Bank of America Fall 2019 Small Business Owner Snapshot Key Findings:
Small business growth indicators remain steady and strong
82% of SBOs anticipate their 2019 year-end revenue to be higher than 2018
69% of SBOs plan to expand in the year ahead
58% of SBOs expect their revenue will increase in 2020
24% of SBOs plan to hire over the next 12 months
12% of SBOs intend to apply for a loan next year
Confidence in local economies holds steady, while confidence in the national economy waivers slightly
52% of SBOs expect their local economy to improve over the next 12 months (level with 54% in fall 2018)
49% are confident the national economy will improve (down from 55% in fall 2018)
The top five factors influencing business owner confidence in the national economy this fall are elections, the U.S. political climate, GDP growth rate, inflation, and interest rates.
Concern around health care costs and the political environment declined, while concern about other economic issues is on the rise with the top two economic concerns for entrepreneurs in the year ahead being health care costs (61%) and the current political environment (61%) though both declined since this spring. Concern has increased across consumer spending (54% vs. 47% in spring 2019), strength of the U.S. dollar (50% vs 46% in spring 2019) and corporate tax rates (45% vs. 40% in spring 2019)
U.S. trade policies are impacting more business owners, with 44% saying they are feeling the effects of tariffs (up from 41% in the spring and 36% in fall 2018). Of those business owners who have been affected this fall, the greatest impact has been on the costs of their goods and supplies (61% have noticed an increase), as well as raising customer pricing (55%).
The holiday season brings challenges and stressors, but resilient business owners have ways to cope:
66% of SBOs say their business is facing challenges during the holiday season, including balancing work and personal commitments (42%), creating customer demand (37%) and keeping prices competitive (36%), as stress levels rise, 48% are taking extra steps toward self-care and 38% are taking a vacation,
74% of SBOs are spending time with family and friends during this holiday season, and 29% are providing their employees with special perks and bonuses.
For more information, please visit: www.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/
COLLEGE PLANNING STEPS AFTER YOUR CHILD GETS THEIR PSAT/NMSQT SCORES
Priscilla Rodriguez, Vice President, College Readiness Assessments, The College Board.
Priscilla Rodriguez is the vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board, where she leads the organization’s programs and services related to the SAT Suite of Assessments, including the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.
She previously spearheaded the development of the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program.
Prior to joining the College Board, Priscilla was an SVP at the Poses Family Foundation, where she led the Webby-winning resource for parents of children with learning and attention issues, Understood.org.
Priscilla is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School.
Priscilla shares tips on understanding your child’s PSAT/NMSQT scores - what they mean and how to build a personalized SAT practice plan.
She previously spearheaded the development of the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program.
Every year, about 4 million 10th- and 11th-grade students take the PSAT/NMSQT®, which determines qualification for the National Merit®Scholarship Program and is good practice for the SAT.
Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT have access to more than $230 million annually through the College Board’s scholarship partners. The PSAT/NMSQT also plays a key role in college readiness. So, Priscilla, it’s early December, when students get their PSAT/NMSQT score reports and find out which skills to focus on to prepare for the SAT®.
That the PSAT/NMSQT score reports give students the chance to find out their strengths and areas for improvement and the best way for students to prepare for the SAT is to link their College Board account to Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get a free, personalized practice plan based on their scores. Once students embark on a SAT practice plan, juniors are also eligible to participate in the new College Board Opportunity Scholarships program, which opens for them in December, where students can earn up to $2,000 for improving their SAT score.
LIFETIME OPENS ITS DESTINATIONS TO EVERYONE DEC. 28 THROUGH JAN. 5 TO KICK OFF A HEALTHY YEAR AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH THE LIFETIME FOUNDATION AND MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION.
Julie joined Life Time as a fitness and nutrition Professional in October 2011 and has had the opportunity to work 1:1 with members and team members alike to enhance their Healthy Way of Life experiences.
She enjoys putting all of her experiences and education in practice by supporting and coaching individuals and teams to achieve their short- and long-term goals in nutrition and wellness.
Certifications: Master of Science, Exercise Physiology, Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietics, Precision Nutrition – Pn2, Certified Personal Trainer.
Julie Brown is Life Time’s Nutrition Coaching Program Manager. Her Certifications include - Master of Science, Exercise Physiology, Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Die tics, Precision Nutrition – Pn2, Certified Personal Trainer.
For many, the end of a year ushers in a period of retrospection and reevaluation of life choices made in the previous year which leads to many making New Year’s resolutions. However, only 8% of people accomplish those resolutions.
Julie, instead of resolutions, Life Time encourages people to make a specific commitment to One Positive Action in 2020.
Julie says' "whether your goals are health and wellness related, picking up a new hobby, or perhaps giving back to the community, it is important to have a support system behind us to help us achieve our goals."
Life Time is ready to help jumpstart New Year's resolutions with their 8th annual Commitment Day taking place December 28 – January 5. This movement encourages people of all ages and abilities to kick-off the year in a healthy, happy way through daily events that are open to both members and the public.
In 2020, the company is supporting Make-A-Wish in its mission to grant the wishes of children facing critical illnesses and the Life Time Foundation in its work to remove artificial and processed ingredients from school food by providing a portion of all proceeds to these great causes and encouraging others to join in fundraising.
Julie says don’t let lack of time, willpower or motivation keep you from reaching your fitness goals. Here are some tips for committing to and achieving those goals in 2020:
Find accountability: Finding a partner or group that you're scheduled to meet for a workout will give you extra motivation to show up.
Schedule it: It’s harder to make excuses when you’ve scheduled in time for your healthy habits.
Switch up your routine: Often we get comfortable with a preferred workout and then when we stop due to weather or stress, we don't pick up something new that can accommodate our new circumstances.
Commit to taking One Positive Action and sign up for any of our complimentary Commitment Day classes and activities Dec 28 – Jan 5 at CommitmentDay.com.
Where can we go for more information? For more information visit www.CommitmentDay.com.
GUEST: Sean Kevelighan
Sean Kevelighan joined the I.I.I. (Insurance Information Institute) as its Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Previously, he was Group Head of Public Affairs for Zurich Insurance Group where he oversaw Government and Industry Affairs as well as Corporate Responsibility. He joined Zurich in 2013 as Head of Government and Industry Affairs for North America. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup, Inc., as Head of Strategic Communications for its Global Consumer Banking business, and for Zurich, as Head of Group Media Relations in North America. During President George W. Bush’s administration, he served first in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a spokesperson for economic issues, and eventually became Senior Advisor for the Office of Tax Policy. He was also the Press Secretary for the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Sandra G. Yancey, CEO and Founder
eWomenNetwork, Inc.
(972) 620-9995 ext. 1031
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www.eWomentNetwork.com
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Sandra Yancey is on a mission to help one million women entrepreneurs each achieve one million dollars in annual revenue!
Sandra Yancey is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of eWomenNetwork, five-time #1 best-selling author, Life & Business Transformation Expert for the Emmy award-winning TV show The DOCTORS, Producer of the critically acclaimed movie titled The GLOW Project and philanthropist. Sandra left her successful Fortune 500 corporate career to launch eWomenNetwork in 2000. Two years into her business she was on the verge of bankruptcy and ready to close her doors. Not one to give up, she found her grit and today leads one of the most successful multimillion-dollar women’s business networks in North America. With over 500,000 women business owners connected through 118 chapters, eWomenNetwork produces nearly 1,500 events annually, as well as the Premier International Women’s Entrepreneur Conference in North America. Recognized by CNN as an American Hero, the eWomenNetwork Foundation has awarded cash grants to 115 non-profits and 183 scholarships to emerging leaders of tomorrow. Sandra is the preeminent women’s business expert teaching women how to RISE and succeed in spite of everything.
About eWomenNetwork:
eWomenNetwork is a networking association, a networking group for women and for those who call themselves entrepreneurs ... we are an entrepreneur network! We help you acquire new customers, promote what you offer and increase cash flow.
Our Members are the Heart of Our Organization:
Through the philosophy of abundance, we consciously and intentionally look for ways to share information, leads, contacts, and business. eWomenNetwork represents a heart-centered approach that honors how women connect, collaborate and create with each other. Our philosophy is "give first, share always" and this approach is the core of our membership culture.
Our Mission:
Help one million women entrepreneurs each achieve one million dollars in annual revenue.
Over 500,000 women and men entrepreneurs connected through 118 chapters across North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Vision:
The creation of a complete success system that unites women entrepreneurs and empowers them to achieve, succeed and prosper.
Philosophy:
We are other focused and lift others as we climb—we give first and share always.
Purpose:
Guide and help one million women entrepreneurs generate one million dollars in annual revenue.
Goal:
Connect the resources and buying power of women entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, abundance and unlimited opportunities.
Most proud of the work of our foundation - eWomenFoundation
Our members are part of a giving and serving culture. We consider it a privilege to award grants and scholarships to those in need. To date, the eWomenNetwork Foundation has awarded 115 cash grants and 183 scholarships to emerging female leaders of tomorrow. Our philanthropic work is only made possible by the generosity of our members and sponsors.
Ben Sussna of Quorn's North America:
Ben Sussna is Head of Marketing and Innovation for Quorn’s North American business headquartered in Chicago. Over the past five years, Ben has led the team responsible for driving consumer trial and awareness of the Quorn brand as well as developing and launching new innovative products into the US marketplace. Over this time period, Quorn has enjoyed 20-30% year over year revenue growth and is now the #3 Brand of Meat Alternatives in the US Grocery Channel with an 8% market share. Before Quorn, Ben spent six years in Brand Management at Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. He holds a BA in History and Business from Northwestern University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
THE NEXT CRAZE IN MEATLESS MENU OPTIONS HAS ARRIVED: WINGS!
Hear about the latest meat alternative to hit the market, the health benefits of meat alternative mycoprotein, and meatless options for your big game party menu
BACKGROUND:
Meat alternatives and plant-based options are one of the fastest-growing trends in food. From casual dining and fast-food restaurants to your neighborhood grocery store, Americans are seeking out more vegetarian options. In fact, according to the Good Food Institute, sales of plant-based meats grew over 37% from April 2017 to April 2019.
Just in time for big game entertaining, and for the first time on the casual-dining stage, Hooters restaurants across the U.S. are introducing meatless “Unreal Wings” made with Quorn. Quorn, a leading maker of meat alternative foods, has partnered with Hooters to launch Unreal Wings in 318 restaurants across the U.S.
For more information please visit https://www.quorn.us/
NONPROFIT’S INNOVATIVE LITERACY MISSION MAY BE KEY TO IMPROVING READING SCORES
Why after 20 years of reform are student scores stagnant on the Nation’s Report Card? Find out how one national nonprofit is changing the story on student literacy scores
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:
Christina Riley, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design
Christina Riley is currently the Director of Curriculum Design, overseeing curriculum design for EL Education. Prior to this, she was a lead designer on the nationally renowned EL Education English Language Arts curriculum, which is currently EdReports’ highest-rated elementary ELA curriculum. Before joining EL, Christina served as an Elementary Curriculum Design Specialist for Socratic Arts, designing a STEM curriculum for elementary students, and participated in various curriculum design projects as an independent consultant including creating educational resources for middle school students for a NASA/ISTE project. Christina began her career in education as an elementary teacher and subject manager at public schools in the UK before moving to teach at two international schools in Japan. Christina holds a Master of Science in education from California State University and currently lives in Lyons, Colorado.
BACKGROUND:
Every two years, 4th and 8th-grade students across the United States are given a reading assessment known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress or the “Nation’s Scorecard.” The test measures reading comprehension by asking students to read selected grade-appropriate materials and answer questions based on what they have read. In 2019, nearly 294,000 students participated. In both grades, the average reading scores were lower in 2019 than they were in 2017.
Despite these disappointing results, new approaches are providing hope in major districts and communities that have historically struggled with childhood literacy. EL Education, a nonprofit created out of a collaboration between The Harvard Graduate School of Education and Outward Bound USA, is proving in districts across the country that pairing the research-informed EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum with professional development leads to student achievement.
For example, a recent study of K-2 students in a large district in Tennessee examined the impact on student literacy achievement of the EL Education K-2 ELA curriculum. The study found schools that implemented the Skills Block and Modules (two components of EL Education's curriculum) with EL Education support had significantly higher student achievement compared to a matched national comparison group.
Similarly, after just one year of literacy partnership with EL Education, students in Detroit Public Schools Community District posted their highest-ever scores on the Michigan ELA assessment. In all but one tested grade, they also outperformed the state in growth. Students’ 2019 test scores showed the greatest single-year improvement on the state tests in the history of the exam. After adopting a new curriculum and systematic support, Detroit has emerged as a model for resilience and results.
Finally, a five-year independent study of 12,000 students from 70 schools and 18 districts across the US found that teachers improved their classroom teaching and students achieved higher scores on their state tests in schools combining EL Education's curriculum and professional development. Economically disadvantaged students made up 71% of students were economically disadvantaged.
On January 30, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design, Christina Riley will be available for interviews. She will discuss the research-informed EL Education literacy program results and how similar results can be achieved in other school districts. She will also share the recent Nation’s Scorecard results for your local region.
For more information please visit https://eleducation.org/
Understanding What to Expect on the SAT, How to Practice, and How It Can Help with College Applications
GUEST:
Priscilla Rodriguez, Vice President, College Readiness Assessments, The College Board
Background
Taking the SAT can be intimidating for students, but it doesn’t have to be. The redesigned SAT was introduced in 2016 as an achievement test that measures the skills and knowledge that students are already learning in classrooms across the country.
Now, when students take the SAT, they can focus on showing their strengths: not on tricks and strategies. Eliminating these false barriers mean more students have an opportunity to put their best foot forward on the SAT. And taking the SAT provides tangible opportunities to students who are applying to college.
Did You Know?
The SAT tests the material students learn in school and measures the skills most essential for college and career, including everyday vocabulary and the math that matters most. The new SAT removes “SAT words,” and math that isn’t necessary for college work.
The best way for students to practice for the SAT is to link their College Board account to Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get a free, personalized practice plan based on their scores.
Income-eligible students can take the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests, apply to college, send their scores, and apply for financial aid for as many colleges as they choose, all for free.
Through the SAT, students can opt into Student Search Service, a free program that connects students with educational and financial aid opportunities from colleges, and to scholarships.
Taking the SAT connects students to scholarships, including the new College Board Opportunity Scholarships program, where students can earn up to $2,000 for improving their SAT score.
The SAT is accepted everywhere. All colleges across the U.S. accept SAT scores for admissions.
Priscilla Rodriguez will describe the benefits of taking the SAT and how the test can help students with applying to college.
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
What should students expect on the SAT?
How can students practice for the SAT?
Colleges are going test-optional; why should students take the SAT?
How does the SAT help students with college applications?
What is the Student Search Service and what does it mean to opt-in?
About Priscilla Rodriguez
Priscilla Rodriguez is the vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board, where she leads the organization’s programs and services related to the SAT Suite of Assessments, including the SAT and PSAT-related assessments. She previously spearheaded the development of the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program. Prior to joining the College Board, Priscilla was an SVP at the Poses Family Foundation, where she led the Webby-winning resource for parents of children with learning and attention issues, Understood.org. Priscilla is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School.
Shannon Adams is the head of Customer Experience for Cigna Medicare.
Shannon has more than 15 years of experience in analytics and health care, focused on making things easier and more efficient for customers. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University and a master's degree from Vanderbilt University. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four young children.
Where can our viewers go for more information? (www.cigna.com/medicare)
A National survey says only 40% of U.S. adults who have witnessed a stroke called 911 as their first reaction.
In fact, stroke symptoms come on suddenly and require immediate emergency care, but only 1 in 5 respondents could recognize 10 signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Dr. Sheryl Martin-Schild:
Dr. Martin-Schild graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine, while also obtaining her PhD in Neuroscience. Dr. Martin-Schild completed a combined internal medicine and neurology residency at Tulane University School of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in Vascular Neurology and clinical research in Vascular Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Martin-Schild founded and directed the Stroke Program at Tulane Medical Center 2008-2016. She advanced Tulane Medical Center to Primary Stroke Center level in less than 2 years from inception and Comprehensive Stroke Center 3 years later.
Her service delivered the highest rate of and most efficient with thrombolytic treatment for ischemic stroke in Louisiana.
Dr. Martin-Schild serves as the Statewide Stroke Medical Director for the Louisiana Emergency Response Network. She is the President & CEO of Dr. Brain, Inc., which provides on-site stroke leadership and patient care to hospitals committed to improving or developing stroke programs.
She currently serves as the Medical Director of Neurology & Stroke for the New Orleans East Hospital and Touro Infirmary. Dr. Martin-Schild’s research focuses on access to stroke care, racial disparities in the outcome, and augmentation of rehab potential with neurostimulators. She has more than 100 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals.
For more information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for stroke, visit www.strokeawareness.com
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15th, and people with Medicare have until December 7th to make changes to their health plans or prescription drug plans or select a new plan for 2021.
Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
As the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Seema Verma oversees a $1 trillion budget, representing 26% of the total federal budget, and administers health coverage programs for more than 130 million Americans. She was nominated by President Trump on November 29, 2016 – the seventh nomination by the President-elect – and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 13, 2017.
This year, the Administrator has set a bold agenda to empower patients and transform the healthcare system to deliver better value and results for patients through competition and innovation. CMS will focus all of its efforts on 16 strategic initiatives across Medicare, Medicaid, and the Exchanges to move the healthcare delivery system toward value.
During her tenure, Administrator Verma’s strong leadership at CMS has led to many major accomplishments. The agency has:
Stabilized the individual health insurance market, where average premiums decreased in 2019 for the first time ever on federally facilitated exchanges, and Medicare Advantage premiums continue to decline,
Restored the state and federal partnership for Medicaid with the approval of community engagement demonstrations to promote work and financial independence
Introduced the first-ever Medicaid & CHIP Scorecard to provide much-needed transparency on how well Medicaid is serving its beneficiaries
Acted across all programs to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including by bolstering the ability of Medicare Advantage & Part D plans to negotiate lower drug costs for patients
Transformed the meaningful use program to focus on interoperability
Created novel access to virtual check-ins for Medicare beneficiaries and expanded support for telehealth and remote patient monitoring
Updated documentation guidelines and reduced 53 million hours of the administrative burden through the “Patients over Paperwork” and “Meaningful Measures” initiatives
Launched the Blue Button 2.0 API, through which more than 1,700 mobile app developers have signed up to provide beneficiaries with access to their claims data and help them achieve better health
Advanced bundled payment models to motivate healthcare providers to furnish services more efficiently, coordinate care, and improve quality and
Published guidelines requiring hospitals to post their standard pricing information online in a machine-readable format, updating it at least once a year—a first step toward giving patients the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.
Administrator Verma is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in health policy and management from Johns Hopkins University.
Her editorial commentaries have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Washington Times, and Health Affairs, and she also previously served as Vice President of Planning for the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana. Most recently before heading CMS, she was President and CEO of SVC, Inc.
Dr. Chad Costley is a Board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of clinical practice experience as a primary care practitioner.
He founded and led Ponce Primary Care, a leading medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia, and has been named “Atlanta’s Top Doctors” for the past three years by Atlanta Magazine.
Dr. Costley earned his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Michigan, where he also completed his medical residency training.
He also holds a Master of Business Administration with distinction, specializing in finance and entrepreneurship from Emory University, where he was a Woodruff Scholar.
Unemployment Has Spiked but Some Jobs Remain Unfilled - So public schools and businesses are teaming up to make workplaces more diverse, improve education and career readiness, and create new opportunities that change lives.
About Joel Mangan
Executive Director, P-TECH, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mangan-364403
Joel Mangan is the Executive Director of the P-TECH Network at IBM. P-TECH is a global education innovation approach that fuses secondary and post-secondary education with local industry and employer engagement to prepare students for the future of work. P-TECH creates pathways for students from under-served communities to acquire skills and cost-free graduate qualifications and opportunities for graduates to contribute their talents and benefit from economic growth in the digital economy.
Joel has grown the P-TECH model from 7 countries to 24 countries that have integrated P-TECH into their education systems with 100,000 students coming through the program.
Joel was previously the Global Health Initiatives Leader at the IBM Foundation. He led work with the American Cancer Society that culminated in access pricing agreements that reduced the price of cancer therapies for 20 low-income countries by half. His work comprised of bringing new technology and building new partnerships to tackle health disparities in the emerging health systems.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in technology-led business transformation prior to joining IBM CSR. As a Senior Managing Consultant in IBM’s consulting services business, Mr. Mangan led many large-scale commercial transformation projects in the supply chain, healthcare, and asset management for major industrial companies, working in Europe, Africa, and the US.
Why and how during a time like this pandemic that a firm like “Massage Envy” can be bringing in new clients to their licensed therapists, 110 Franchise locations every day across America
Beth Stiller was promoted to CEO of Massage Envy on November 25, 2019. She is the first female leader of the brand, the largest provider of therapeutic massage and skincare services in the U.S. collectively across its nearly 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states.
Beth has more than 20 years of global and domestic experience in retail, branding, merchandising, and management.
She is a driver of retail and product innovation with a proven track record of achieving results through motivating teams and influencing positive change.
She joined Massage Envy in 2016 as Chief Commercial Officer.
In this previous role, she was deeply involved in all facets of commercial and operational strategies and the development and deployment of services, products, and programs to the Massage Envy franchise network.
AMERICANS ARE RECONSIDERING INVESTING IN HIGHER EDUCATION DUE TO COVID-19. Tim Burke - Principal in Tailored Solutions – Edward Jones. An Investment Strategist giving us Tips on Savings Tools and Online Resources for Financial Literacy
Edward Jones’ ongoing effort to increase financial literacy around topics like education savings with an in-school pilot for high school students and teachers and an at-home curriculum for families whose children are currently learning remotely is a saving factor for many Tim but eighty percent of those currently saving for an in-person, four-year college or university cited concerns that the quality of education may suffer if universities move to online learning, including access to tools and resources necessary for education (47%), lack of community aspects at school, such as sports teams, clubs and on-campus housing (35%) and required in-person lab time (31%).
About Tim Burke
Tim Burke leads the Discovery team within Tailored Solutions and joined Edward Jones in 1999 as an equity analyst following the telecommunications industry.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of SouthSide Early Childhood Center.
DELIVERING SEAMLESS CLIENT EXPERIENCES IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
Holly O’Neill, Chief Client Care Executive
As we look forward to National Customer Service Week, it is important to understand how clients and companies are both redefining the client experience. My guest for this show is Holly O’Neill, Chief Client Care Executive, Bank of America,
Right now, as client expectations continue to shift and face-to-face interactions are limited, it’s essential for businesses to find new ways to create positive experiences. Companies have had to pivot quickly or improve upon their existing client care models to create more meaningful and personalized experiences in order to meet clients’ changing needs. This has meant anticipating changing client needs, delivering a consistent client experience across all channels, and continuing to offer a balance of digital tools and in-person services.
Adapt your company’s client care approach during moments of need, moving quickly and effectively
Create personalized solutions for each client need
Incorporate digital solutions into your company’s client care strategy
Utilize multiple streams of feedback to listen to clients and adjust the client care strategy
Identify and determine what clients should expect from their financial institution during this time and beyond
ABOUT HOLLY O’NEILL
Holly O’Neill is the Chief Client Care Executive and leads Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Client Care at Bank of America.
Her team provides financial solutions to more than 66 million clients each year, with a focus on delivering exceptional and distinctive client care with each interaction.
Sarah South:
Sarah South, Ph.D., has served as Vice President of Laboratory Sciences at AncestryDNA, LLC since August 2016. Previous positions have included VP, Clinical Laboratory Operations at 23andme, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah, Medical Director at ARUP Laboratories, and Laboratory Director at Lineagen. Through these positions, Sarah has focused her career on genetic technologies and the interpretation of genetic results, with a more recent focus on scaling access of genomics to a broader population.
Sarah received her Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Human Genetics. Her doctorate provided broad training in human genetics, with a research focus on the genetics of peroxisomal biogenesis disorders. After completion of her doctorate, Sarah completed two postdoctoral fellowships, the first focused on prenatal research projects within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the second in Clinical Laboratory Genetics at the University of Utah. Sarah is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and participates in numerous national genetic committees and organizations.
THE FACTS ABOUT PULMONARY FIBROSIS
September is National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month and more than 200,000 Americans are living with pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease with no known cure. In this episode, we are going to learn the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options and why early diagnosis is so important. My special guest is -
SONYE DANOFF, MD, Ph.D., Senior Medical Advisor for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) Care Center Network and PFF Patient Registry; Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Co-Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic at Johns Hopkins University.
SONYE DANOFF:
Dr. Sonye Danoff is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine,
Co-Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease/Pulmonary Fibrosis Program, and Associate Director of the Myositis Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Danoff is an expert on Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center Network; Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Network and Interstitial Lung Disease.
September every year is is the PFF presents Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month.
More About Dr. Doug Olson:
Dr. Doug Olson is Chief Medical Officer at the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS). Dr. Olson works to advance value, quality, and equity in Medicaid and CHIP, supporting CMCS’ mission to improve the health of the programs’ 73.5 million beneficiaries.
He has had a career focused on the underserved, caring for the needs of Medicaid beneficiaries, and collaborating with delivery systems to improve the quality of care with a special focus on complex patients.
Prior to his time at CMS, he worked in clinical leadership positions in the community health center setting, working to advance quality for patients of all ages. He worked collaboratively to design systems that focus on integration among medical, behavioral health, and dental services with a focus on social determinants of health and community collaborations.
Dr. Olson graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine/primary care at Yale. A fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, he is board certified in both internal medicine and addiction medicine.
Rhonda Medows, M.D. CEO, Ayin Health Solutions an Expert on - How Tools Help Employees Stay Healthy in the Workplace Welcome Rhonda?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the landscape of health and safety in America.
Limited testing capability, extreme infection rates, and an ill-equipped workforce have created major hurdles to our way of life and economic prosperity.
As we begin to re-enter the workforce, health status will continue to be an ongoing and daily concern for both employees and employers. Testing for both the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, and for active COVID-19 infection among employees is essential, as well as health screening, symptom assessment, monitoring, and health care coordination for employers seeking to safely reengage staff returning to the workplace.
MORE ABOUT DR. RHONDA MEDOWS:
Dr. Rhonda Medows is the Chief Executive Officer of Ayin Health Solutions (Ayin), an enterprise population health management company.
Under her leadership, Ayin provides technology solutions and services to organizations that are shifting focus from costly in-patient care to cost-efficient, compassionate ambulatory care, and digital engagement.
She also serves as the President of Population Health at Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH), where she oversees Health Plan, Value-Based Care, Payer & Strategy Contracting, Physician Services, Care Management, Population Health Informatics, and the affiliated Pacific Medical Group.
Prior to joining PSJH, she was an Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealth, where she led improvement initiatives to enhance clinical quality and operational excellence.
In the public sector, Dr. Medows served as commissioner for the Georgia Health Department of Community Health, secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, and Chief Medical Officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Southeast Region.
Dr. Medows holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, and practiced medicine at Mayo Clinic.
NYU Dr. Michael Recht/ Facebook AI: Nafissa Yaku/bova
We are hearing more about AI every day now and there has been an AI Breakthrough from NYU Langone Health and Facebook AI to Significantly Accelerate MRI Scans
So, let’s find out “How fast MRI Would Be Better for Patients, Broaden Access to Scans, and Potentially Change How MRIs are Used”
ABOUT fastMRI:
FastMRI is a joint research project from NYU Langone Health and Facebook AI to advance AI and enable faster MRI scans.
FastMRI takes a very different approach than most research in AI for medical imaging. Unlike most projects, which try to use AI to automatically detect anomalies, Facebook is using AI to create accurate medical images from much less data.
The FastMRI team has developed AI that can create MRI images from just a fraction of the raw data previously required. The code will be open-sourced so other researchers and MRI scanner manufacturers can build on and further test it.
This rigorous clinical study shows FastMRI can work in the real world. With 4x less data, FastMRI creates images are as diagnostically accurate traditional MRIs.
Faster MRI scans will be better for patients, clinics, and communities, and could even enable new use cases for MRIs.
THE KEY FINANCIAL SKILLS PARENTS NEED TO TEACH THEIR YOUNG ADULT CHILDREN
April Schneider:
April Schneider is the head of Consumer and Small Business Products at Bank of America. Her team is responsible for delivering the products and services that help Bank of America’s 66 million consumer and 3.5 million small business clients meet their financial goals. Schneider’s team consists of approximately 800 employees across the country.
Schneider and team are focused on providing clients with a full range of convenient and innovative financial products and services. They are responsible for growing Bank of America’s $700 billion in consumer and small business deposits and $95 billion in outstanding credit card balances. This includes the development, pricing and management of consumer deposits, debit and credit cards, first mortgage, home equity, vehicle lending, GWIM banking, and small business banking solutions.
Schneider has worked in the consumer products space for more than 20 years. Since 2007, she has held a number of leadership positions at Bank of America including Products and Pricing executive, Mortgage and Home Equity Products executive, Pricing and Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, and Secondary Marketing.
Schneider holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hiram College in Ohio and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina. She serves as a Market Sponsor for Tucson, AZ, Executive Sponsor of the bank’s Parent Care Network and currently leads the advisory board for BAI Research.
www.bankofamerica.com/student-banking/
Jacqueline Maddison, Editor/Publisher-Beverley Hills Magazine
Originally from South Africa, an innovative and strong-willed entrepreneur, Jacqueline Maddison, has forged business relationships along the way that have allowed full development of each of her professional visions. With a streamlined plan of action and relentless focus, her business plans flourish. She is an impeccable businesswoman, with excellent communication skills and a sharp intuition that guides her way. She is taking the business world by storm, and at such a young age! Beverly Hills Magazine is the official community magazine for the world-famous city of Beverly Hills, California. The leader in Hollywood fashion magazines presenting content of the highest quality including; personal, professional and celebrity interviews, luxury real estate, business & wealth management, fine automobiles, health & fitness, beauty, fashion & style, travel, and luxury lifestyle.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Jacqueline Maddison, helms this global media empire with keen insight into today's marketing trends and tomorrow's needs, delivering effective client satisfaction. She has forged global business alliances with international media companies to ensure the success of the business in the U.S. and international markets.
Beverly Hills Magazine is published and distributed internationally by a privately owned publishing house with multiple titles in distribution to date. No other niche market publication delivers authoritative coverage of the elite lifestyle of the world’s rich and famous. Complimented by annual social and charity events, Beverly Hills Magazine gives back to promote global generosity and well-being through the GOD Foundation.
Beverly Hills Magazine gives the global community a whole new meaning bringing the world’s most luxurious brands together into one beautiful and entertaining magazine for all to enjoy. Readers will appreciate top-notch insight into luxurious living while advertisers can promote their business and brands to an exclusive international audience of the most discerning taste.
http://www.BeverlyHillsMagazine.com
IBM Watson Health Recognizes Top-Performing U.S.Hospitals and Health Systems
Ekta Punwani, Leader, IBM 100 Top Hospitals Program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekta-punwani-b1bab87/
Ekta S. Punwani, MHAMs. Punwani is the Leader of the 100 Top Program at IBM Watson Health. She is a trusted advisor to client executives on performance improvement opportunities and strategies based on the 100 Top Program studies. Prior to joining IBM Watson Health, Ms. Punwani served as a Hospital and Health System executive leading organizational transformation, operations improvement, and change leadership within the health care continuum.
She has demonstrated building performance improvement and analytics capability within multiple healthcare organizations including Adventist Midwest Health, Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine. She has served on the Board of Examiners for the National Baldrige Performance Excellence Program for four years and has received certification as an ICBB –International Certified Black Belt.
Ms. Punwani serves on the Health Analytics Advisory Board for Northwestern University in Chicago.
She also developed and currently teaches the Health Analytics Leadership course in the Masters of Science in Health Analytics as an Adjunct Faculty.
Ms. Punwani received both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
HEALTHY HABITS FOR A SUMMER OF WELLNESS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERT SHARES TIPS ON WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS SEASON
Now, more than ever, having a healthy routine is an important part of daily life. Many of us have taken to increased physical activity, eating healthier or incorporating vitamins and supplements to optimize our health, but as the summer months approach, we’re all looking for simple ways to stay on a track toward wellness. So my special guest for this show is Health and Wellness Expert Nicole Hayes and she is going to share how to maintain healthy habits all season long.
As a full-time working mom, with 3 children under 4, including a set of twins,
Nicole knows it can be tough to keep up a wellness routine. That’s why she fits it into her entire day, whether it’s running errands, taking trips to the park with her little ones, or going on a lunchtime walk at work.
Being an insider at The Nature’s Bounty Co., Nicole is sure to know the best tips and tricks to incorporate wellness into your everyday routine.
WERE YOU DAMAGED BY INACCURATE JUDGMENT OR LIEN INFORMATION ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT?
Learn How You Could Qualify for $1,500 from a Settlement with One of the Top Three Credit Reporting Agencies!
Jim Francis is an accomplished consumer law attorney who works to protect consumers in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Francis’ work at his firm, Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., focuses on fair credit reporting, fair debt collection practices, and consumer class actions. He has served as Class counsel in over 35 consumer class actions, trial counsel in two class actions, and counsel to some of the largest Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) settlements in history.
He has published articles and spoken extensively about the FCRA. Francis appeared on various news programs, including the Today Show and PBS NewsHour to discuss consumer-related issues and was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Also, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA).
Francis has been recognized for his work in consumer protection litigation. In 2004, Mr. Francis was the youngest lawyer to be ranked in the Top 100 Superlawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine.
He was subsequently ranked a Top 100 Pennsylvania Superlawyer in 2008, 2012, 2014-2018 and has regularly ranked one of the Top 100 Superlawyers in Philadelphia since 2004. Also in May 2014, he received the Community Legal Services of Philadelphia’s Equal Justice Award at its annual Breakfast of Champions. He is a 1992 graduate of Muhlenberg College (B.A., cum laude) and a 1995 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law.
POSITIVE NEWS CONTINUES TO EMERGE FOR ADVANCED BREAST CANCER PATIENTS
KISQALI EXPLORATORY SUBGROUP ANALYSIS FROM MONALEESA-3 AND MONALEESA-7, RESULTS ADD TO BODY OF OVERALL SURVIVAL EVIDENCE
Denise Yardley, MD, Principal Investigator, Sarah Cannon Research Institute
There are approximately 155,000 individuals in the US are living with metastatic breast cancer.
Up to 11% of new breast cancer cases are initially stage IV or metastatic.
Nearly 30% of women initially diagnosed with the early-stage disease will ultimately develop metastatic lesions, often months or even years later.
And as of 2017, in the United States, nearly 1 in 7 women with metastatic BC were younger than 50. ......Denise Yardley, MD, is the Principal Investigator for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute.
Indication
KISQALI® (ribociclib) is a prescription medicine used in combination with:
• an aromatase inhibitor to treat pre/perimenopausal or postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), as the first endocrine-based therapy; or
• fulvestrant to treat postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer as the first endocrine-based therapy or with disease progression following endocrine therapy. It is not known if KISQALI is safe and effective in children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about KISQALI?
KISQALI may cause serious side effects, including:
Lung problems. KISQALI may cause severe or life-threatening inflammation of the lungs during treatment that may lead to death. Tell your health care provider right away if you have any new or worsening symptoms, including:
trouble breathing or shortness of breath
cough with or without mucus
chest pain
Heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation). KISQALI can cause a heart problem known as QT prolongation. This condition can cause an abnormal heartbeat and may lead to death. Your health care provider should check your heart and do blood tests before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you have a change in your heartbeat (a fast or irregular heartbeat), or if you feel dizzy or faint.
Liver problems (hepatobiliary toxicity). KISQALI can cause serious liver problems. Your health care provider should do blood tests to check your liver before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of liver problems:
yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
dark or brown (tea-colored) urine
feeling very tired
loss of appetite
pain on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen)
bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia). Low white blood cell counts are very common when taking KISQALI and may result in infections that may be severe. Your health care provider should check your white blood cell counts before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you have signs and symptoms of low white blood cell counts or infections such as fever and chills.
Your health care provider may tell you to decrease your dose, temporarily stop, or completely stop taking KISQALI if you develop certain serious side effects during treatment with KISQALI.
What should I tell my health care provider before taking KISQALI?
Before you take KISQALI, tell your health care provider if you:
have any heart problems, including heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and QT prolongation
have ever had a heart attack
have a slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
have problems with the amount of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, or magnesium in your blood
have fever, chills, or any other signs or symptoms of infection
have liver problems
have any other medical conditions
are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. KISQALI can harm your unborn baby
If you are able to become pregnant, your health care provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with KISQALI.
Females who are able to become pregnant and who take KISQALI should use effective birth control during treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose of KISQALI.
Talk to your health care provider about birth control methods that may be right for you during this time.
If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant, tell your health care provider right away.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if KISQALI passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with KISQALI and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose of KISQALI
Tell your health care provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. KISQALI and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your health care provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
What should I avoid while taking KISQALI?
Avoid eating grapefruit and avoid drinking grapefruit juice during treatment with KISQALI since these may increase the amount of KISQALI in your blood.
KISQALI may cause fertility problems if you are male and take KISQALI. This may affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your health care provider if this is a concern for you.
Tell your health care provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of KISQALI. For more information, ask your health care provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information.
References
Yardley, Denise, A. et. al. Overall survival (OS) in patients (pts) with advanced breast cancer (ABC) with visceral metastases (Mets), including those with liver Mets, treated with ribociclib (RIB) plus endocrine therapy (ET) in the MONALEESA (ML) -3 and -7 trials. Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting (Abstract #1054).
Wang, R., Zhu, Y., Liu, X. et al. The Clinicopathological features and survival outcomes of patients with different metastatic sites in stage IV breast cancer. BMC Cancer 19, 1091 (2019).
National Cancer Institute. Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/visceral. Accessed November 2018.
IMPACT OF SUPREME COURT DECISION STRIKING DOWN ABORTION RESTRICTIONS
ORIAKU NJOKU -- NATIONAL EXPERT ON ABORTION ACCESS & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE CARE-SOUTHEAST explains the impact of Supreme Court decision and barriers to abortion care that remain
Washington D.C.—In a recent decision, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law designed to shut down abortion clinics, meaning states cannot enact abortion restrictions under the guise of patient safety and health and clinics in Louisiana can stay open.
But this ruling is just the beginning — the legal right to abortion is the floor, not the ceiling. Advocates are mobilizing to ensure everyone has the abortion care they need in their communities and end the restrictions that push care out of reach even with the right to abortion in place.
The Supreme Court’s decision comes as threats to legal abortion in the United States have never been greater. Many women, and especially those struggling to make ends meet who are disproportionately women of color, will continue to face barriers to care, especially amid an increasingly hostile political climate:
The decision comes amid a global pandemic that also disproportionately impacts communities of color, including Black women. Anti-abortion politicians have tried to exploit the pandemic to push even more restrictions and bans on abortion care;
Since 2011, states have passed more than 400 laws restricting abortion — forcing clinics to close and placing medically unnecessary barriers in front of people seeking care. Last year saw an unprecedented wave of abortion bans passed in the South and Midwest.
In 2019, an estimated 29 independent abortion clinics were forced to shut down, while 136 have shuttered since 2014.
The impact of abortion restrictions falls hardest on people struggling financially, especially women of color, young people, rural and immigrant communities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Oriaku Njoku is the co-founder and executive director of Access Reproductive Care – Southeast, which provides funding and logistical support for Georgians and women across the region who cannot afford to pay for their abortion care. She is a national expert on abortion access and the impact of restrictions on Black women and communities of color and serves on the board of the National Network of Abortion Funds and ReproAction.
More About Guillermo Miranda:
Global Head, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility
https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmirandag/
In this role, Guillermo leads IBM’s responsible stewardship and social impact programs worldwide. IBM has long been a leader in setting new business standards and in taking social stands on important issues. Guillermo is working to expand IBM’s strong history of social impact by prioritizing investments to tackle societal challenges like reinventing education for the AI / Digital driven economy. He has made significant investments to drive systemic change on how IBM approaches its social purpose, in particular reinventing how IBMers give and engage with the communities in which they live and work.
Guillermo brings a vast international perspective and employee-centered mindset to corporate responsibility. Since 1997, Guillermo has served IBM in various leadership roles around the world, beginning in Peru and extending across Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
He has held several senior leadership roles at the company including IBM’s Chief Learning Officer, People & Talent Head for the Digital Business Group, Regional HR VP for Africa & Middle East, among others. Prior to joining IBM, he served as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the InterAmerican Development Bank and the Peruvian Tax Agency (SUNAT).
Guillermo is the founding Chair of the Digital Learning Consortium, serves on the Board of Directors of IPCOM Global LLC. and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Digital Marketing Institute. He holds an MBA from Deusto University (Spain), and a Law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He and his family live near Washington, D. C.
Claire Whittaker, Artificially Intelligent Consulting
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Claire Whittaker business systems and automation coach and the founder of Artificially Intelligent Consulting. Artificially Intelligent Consulting owned and operated by Claire Whittaker helps business owners to implement systems that inspire them instead of stressing them out so that they can double their revenue without working extra hours.
After a while, Claire wanted something more fast-paced and that was when she joined Amazon. Initially, in account management, she moved across a variety of roles eventually working on projects and launching products using artificial intelligence across Europe, India, and Japan.
Now as a certified SME consultant, Claire is working with small businesses, sharing the framework that helped you drive consistent, sustainable growth without getting overwhelmed. Her signature program DRIVE Together helps business owners identify and implement systems to double revenue without working extra hours.
T Rappaport, LifePix Relationships
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ST Rappaport is Relationship Photographer, Creative Journal Expressive Arts Coach, founder of Genius Relationships, and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. After observing, listening, and connecting with so many couples, ST is on a mission to find out what makes relationships work and how they can become extraordinary and is here to help as many couples as possible.
Eric Castro co-founded BHG with a deep passion for effective leadership and execution. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he quickly learned the importance of a strong leader to guide a motivated group toward significant accomplishments.
Eric has leveraged his experience and his knowledge to do just that—guide the team at BHG to break barriers and reach new heights. Always intrigued by the idea that success is directly correlated to meaningful human interactions and trust, Eric is driven to help people realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and find success in and out of the boardroom.
Having built and led exceptional teams within corporations, Eric thrives on mentoring young entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders.
His fierce belief in putting quality into every aspect of life has not only helped shape his perspective and his approach but also has skyrocketed BHG into the industry leader that it is today.
Eric is a past recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and a current member of the Forbes Business Council.
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Is Fear of COVID-19 Keeping Stroke Patients from Calling 911 and Going to the Hospital?
Dr. Patrick Lyden, Professor of Neurology and the Carmen and Louis Warschaw Chair in Neurology at Cedars Sinai.
Dr. Lyden is a world-renowned stroke expert who has made significant contributions to the investigation and management of clinical research in stroke. Over ten years ago, Dr. Lyden became Cedars-Sinai’s first chair of the Department of Neurology, which elevated the Stroke Program to a national leadership level. Dr. Lyden is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council Chair-elect. He has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurology Association, American Heart Association, and the European Stroke Organization.
http://www.strokeawareness.com/
WITH SLAUGHTERHOUSES NOW IDENTIFIED ASCOVID-19 HOTSPOTS, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT A NEW CRISIS?
PETA Lawyer is Suing Over Safety Concerns and Joining Call for Food Safety Oversight
Jeff KerrGeneral Counsel to PETA
As general counsel to PETA and its international affiliates for nearly 25 years, Jeff Kerr built and leads the world's largest legal team working for animal rights. His team was named CorporateCounsel magazine's 2017Best Legal Department, and his high-profile cases—including the 13th Amendment case Tilikum v.SeaWorld, the first three successful constitutional challenges to"ag-gag" laws, and the "Monkey Selfie" copyright case—have made headlines around the world and sparked a global conversation about the legal rights of animals. Kerr graduated from theUniversity of Virginia School of Law and George MasonUniversity, where he was a Weber scholar, and he lectures about animal law at law schools around the country.
Brenden Kumarasamy, YouTuber & Public Speaking Coach
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Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and presentations. He coaches purpose-driven entrepreneurs & CEO son public speaking to share their ideas with the world.
15 years ago, Joel Marion won the world's largest Body Transformation contest for “regular” people, the Body-for-Life Transformation Challenge.
Since then, as a 5-time bestselling author and fitness personality, Joel Marion has appeared on all of the television networks is a frequent guest on SIRIUS satellite radio, and has been featured in the pages of more than 20 popular national newsstand magazinesincludingMen's Fitness, Woman's Day, Maximum Fitness, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Muscle Mag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers.“So, I think it would be fair to say that, when it comes to achieving your best body and the results you truly deserve, rest assured, you couldn't possibly be in better hands”.
https://www.joelmarion.com/
Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPThas been helping literally millions of people world-wide slash body fat, gain muscle, and dramatically improve their lives through his cutting-edge articles,witty blogs, and breakthrough diet programs ever since breaking into the fitness industry more than 15 years ago by winning the world's largest Body Transformation contest for “regular” people, the Body-for-Life Transformation Challenge. Since then, as a 5-time bestselling author and fitness personality,Joel has appeared on such television networks as NBC, ABC, and CBS is a frequent guest on SIRIUS satellite radio and has been featured in the pages of more than 20 popular national newsstand magazines including men's Fitness, Woman's Day, MaximumFitness, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Muscle Mag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers. When it comes to achieving your best body and the results you truly deserve, rest assured, you couldn't possibly be in better hands.
IBM Technology Promotes Food Safety, Reduces Food Waste, and Revolutionizes the Supply Chain
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Suzanne Livingston, Director of the IBM Food Trust Network
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As the Director of the IBM Food Trust Network, Suzannebrings transparency, accountability, and traceability to the food supply chain using blockchain. Prior to blockchain, Suzannelaunched, and scaled new offerings for IBM, including social software, cloud collaboration, and the fintech platform for developers. Suzanne leads product management organizations with a collaborative, inclusive approach that has been on the frontlines of product management, engineering, and user experience. Suzanne founded the MIT Product Management Club, was a Product Management 101 & 102 Teaching Fellow at Harvard Business School.
World Food Safety Days, June 7, 2020, and was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent detect and manage foodborne risks, and other challenges impacting global food safety. One thing many don’t realize is how common foodborne illnesses are. In fact, the WHO estimates that 1 in 10 people fall ill due to foodborne diseases each year.
(In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 48million people get sick and128,000 are hospitalized from foodborne diseases each year. Additionally, no single end-to-end view of food delivery exists, making it difficult to manage safety issues within the supply chain when contaminations like Ecoli emerge, causing costly delays and impacting public health).
IBM has found new ways to apply technology to add traceability to the food supply chain, combat foodborne illness, reduce food waste, and solve other challenges with the global food supply chain.
Blockchain technology provides solutions for a variety of issues plaguing the global food supply and the supply chain. A blockchain network can permanently store data through a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using written codes (cryptography), where each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data that cannot be altered. The technology could serve as an alternative to traditional paper tracking and manual inspection systems, which can leave supply chains vulnerable to inaccuracies.
For example, Kvarøy Arctic, a Norwegian salmon producer, will begin providing products to Whole Foods stores in the United States with this tracking technology via a QR code. In production, members of the supply chain will download and use an app to scan each salmon lot at each point of receipt. KvarøyArctic then can grant permission to the distributor and retail partners, allowing them to see data about the grade of feed used, the population and density of the habitats the salmon were raised in, their age, harvest date and more, helping keep suppliers, and eventually customers, more informed about where their food came from.
Would you like to help Scientists Fight COVID-19 with your Smartphones and Computers, from the Comfort of Your Home? Well, volunteers are joining IBM's World Community Grid, a free,volunteer-driven resource to help scientists; the program crowdsources the unused power of volunteers' computers to perform virtual experiments.
Ms. Juan Hindo is the Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, for IBM
The coronavirus pandemic has reminded us all about the power and importance of helping each other. For many people, there seems to be little that they can do to help scientists find medical treatments for coronavirus, or they might be unsure how to get involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Well, that's just changed. Volunteers are now banding together to help scientists seek drug candidates that might help treat COVID-19. The World Community Grid is a project hosted by IBM, where anyone with internet access can now help scientists from the comfort of their own home–no medical degree, time, or money, required.
How does the World Community Grid work? World Community Grid is a free, volunteer-driven resource that crowdsources the surplus power of volunteers' otherwise idle computers, using it to perform virtual experiments. Volunteers download a free and safe app that automatically performs virtual scientific experiments on their computers. When volunteers' devices are otherwise idle, the app crunches numbers for scientists, who are eager for every bit of processing power to run their simulations. Volunteers anywhere in the world can participate by downloading the app onto their desktop, laptop, or Android smartphone. It uses the IBM cloud to automatically distribute and collect the computational assignments on volunteers' computers.
The more citizens who volunteer to download the app, the more computer simulations performed, and the more compounds that can be screened in less time. To date, through the WorldCommunity Grid, more than 770,000 people and 450 organizations have contributed the equivalent of nearly two-million years of computing power to support 30 research projects, including studies on cancer, Ebola, Zika, influenza, muscular dystrophy, malaria, and AIDS, as well as projects for developing better water filtration systems and solar energy collection.
Results from World Community Grid projects are shared with the world, and so far more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles have been published. Scientists at Japan's Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute and Chiba University used the World Community Grid to identify seven promising drug candidates to treat neuroblastoma, one of the most common and dangerous forms of childhood cancer.
The World Community Grid projection coronavirus, called"Open Pandemics-COVID19,” was devised by Scripps Research, the largest private, non-profit biomedical research organization in the United States. The project can pivot to screen compounds for future pandemics.
For more information please visit: WorldCommunityGrid.org
Mikkel Thorup, Publisher of Escape Artist
Mikkel is the author of Expat Secrets: How to Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas & Make Giant Piles Of Money, and has 20 years of experience traveling around the world, visiting over 100 countries!
Since the early 2000s, Mikkel has lived as an expat, calling home to Central America, the South Pacific, Asia, the Middle East, the Arctic, and North America.
While traveling the world, he has paid attention to various investments and businesses and has taken advantage of many opportunities he has come across.
“Mikkel Thorup has made it his mission to serve others and constantly gives back to the community by sharing his knowledge in entrepreneurship with the hopes of impacting others in a positive manner.”
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IBM Recognizes Top Women Leaders in Artificial Intelligence.
http://ibm.com/watson/women-leaders-in-ai
Ritika Gunnar is the vice president of data and AI expert services and learning at IBM. She and her team work with clients on their transformation journey through a data-and AI-first methodology and help implement data and AI solutions using deep knowledge-based skills to accelerate the adoption of data and AI enterprise capabilities.
Previously, Ritika was the vice president of offerings for IBMWatson, where she was responsible for all of Watson’s Data and AI portfolio, defining the portfolio strategy, execution of product offerings, and driving business results; she was vice president of IBM's worldwide cloud and cognitive GTM organization, drove IBM's mission to apply deep cloud, data, and AI expertise to its clients’ most pressing needs.
She was the vice president of IBM’s data and analytics business, where she was responsible for setting the strategy and execution of IBM’s data platform, data science, and analytics practices. She led and managed IBM’s master data management and information integration and governance business and IBM’sdata warehousing and analytics business; she joined IBM as a software engineer in 1999.
Ritika holds a bachelor’s of science in computer science and an executive master’s in business from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently resides in New York.
INSURANCE EXPERTS SHARE INSIGHTS ON HOW CONSUMERS CAN REMAIN SAVVY WITH THEIR COVERAGE DURING THE COVID-19
GUEST:
Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
SEAN KEVELIGHAN: Sean Kevelighan joined the Triple-I as its CEO in 2016. Previously, he was Group Head of Public Affairs for Zurich Insurance Group where he oversaw Government and Industry Affairs as well as Corporate Responsibility. During President George W. Bush’s administration, he served first in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a spokesperson for economic issues, and eventually became Senior Advisor for the Office of Tax Policy. He was also the Press Secretary for the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
CURIOUS ABOUT TOOTH PAIN, DENTALCARE DURING COVID-19,
Alan H.Gluskin, D.D.S, President, American Association of Endodontists. Dr.Gluskin is a professor and co-chair of the Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Gluskin serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Endodontics, the International Journal of Endodontics, and the Journal of the California Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists.
IBM Security Research Reveals Unprecedented Increase in COVID-19 Themed Scamsespecially emails. Insights on How to Protect Yourself.
Stephanie Carruthers (known by her hacker alias, Snow) specializes in social engineering–thinking like a criminal in order to “hack” the human psyche, creating ruses to lure them into divulging sensitive information or taking an action. Cybercriminals use this tactic for their advantage, helping them tailor a more targeted cyberattack or even gain physical access to a secure facility. Fortunately, Stephanie hacks humans in order to help businesses find and fix their security holes, as part of IBM’s X-Force Red. Companies hire X-Force Red to break into their networks in order to find the security flaws that exist in their technology, processes, and staff awareness. For Snow, this means gathering information that has been overshared on the web, using her social engineering skills to go “vishing” (voice phishing) for additional intel on the phone, and even creating and using fake badges, costumes, and other tricks of the trade to get inside a company’s physical location. Snow also finds information that can help the team hack a company’s computer network; such as passwords on sticky notes in the background of a YouTube video, photos of security badges with employee info displayed or laptop screens showing the types of software a company uses.
ADVICE FOR COLLEGE SENIORS ENTERING THE WORKFORCE DURING AN UNPREDICTABLE JOB MARKET
Michelle Armer, Chief People Officer,forCareerBuilderfor this Podcast and she is a career Expert on Networking Opportunities & How to Position Yourself for Employment in an Ever-changing Market
Michelle Armer is Chief People Officer at CareerBuilder. A 20-year veteran in the HR space, she leads the Talent Team with a focus on building a high-performance culture that supports business goals, employees’ professional development, and diversity. Her passion for engaging employees and developing positive work environments drives her commitment to CareerBuilder’s employees, candidates, and clients. Michelle holds an MBA from Notre Dame Universityandabachelor’sdegree from St. Norbert College. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys reading, boating and spending time with her husband and daughter.
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PETA Urges National Institutes of Health to Halt Inhumane Experiments Katherine Roe Research Associate, PETA Laboratory Investigations Department
Katherine Roe, Ph.D., is a research associate with the LaboratoryInvestigations Department of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA), where she liaises with government funding agencies, universities, and corporations to end harmful and ineffective neuroscience and psychological experiments on animals. She helped dissuade the National Institutes of Health from increasing its use of monkeys in biomedical tests and is currently working to end experiments on dogs at Texas A&M University, on barn owls at JohnsHopkins University, and on wild-caught birds at Colorado State University. She graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University and earned a doctorate in experimental psychology from the University of California–SanDiego. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has conducted research at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Mental Health.
IBM public health expert on the role of technology in combatting loneliness and supporting good mental health.
Guest:
Dr. William Kassler has spent his career working at the intersection of clinical care and population health; as a practicing primary care internist, epidemiologist, health services researcher, public sector administrator, and health policy expert. Dr. Kassler currently works at IBM Watson Health as Deputy Chief Health Officer and Lead Health Officer for Population Health, using big data, advanced analytics, and AI to tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges.
Prior to joining Watson Health, he served as Chief Medical Officer the New England Region of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and was a founding member in the CMSInnovation Center creating value-based purchasing initiatives to improve population health. Before that, he served as the State Health Officer for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, with leadership and administrative roles in public health, social services, and Medicaid.
Dr. Kassler started his career at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an EIS officer, later serving as a medical epidemiologist, Branch Chief for Health Services Research andEvaluation, and as Senior Advisor for health policy in the CDC/Washington Office. He received his MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, an MS in nutrition from CaseWestern Reserve University, an MPH from Berkeley. He completed a primary care internal medicine residency at Brown and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at theUniversity of California, San Francisco. Dr. Kassler has been recognized with numerous awards from the United States Public Health Service, including the Surgeon General’s Meritorious Service Award. He is the recipient of the NH March of Dimes Physician Leadership Award, and the Bi-StatePrimary Care Association President’s Award. He is a practicing internist at a Federally Qualified Health Center and past president of the New Hampshire Medical Society.
SAMUEL ADAMS’ RESTAURANT STRONG FUND EXPANDS TO 20 TOTAL STATES now FUNDING OVER $2 MILLION IN SUPPORT FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS.
GUEST:
Jim Koch is the founder of The Boston Beer Company and the brewer of Samuel Adams beers. He founded the company in 1984 using his great-grandfather’s recipe and revolutionizes the American beer industry.
Drawing upon his own struggles to start a business, Jim launched the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program in 2008. With a focus on helping low-to-moderate income businesses involved in food, beverage, hospitality, and craft brewing, the program provides micro-financing for small business owners as well as nationwide speed coaching events that pair small business owners with professionals who provide real-world advice based on their area of expertise. To date, Brewing the American Dream has mentored 3,000+ small business owners, provided $2.5 million of micro-financing to more than 285 food, beverage, hospitality, and craft brewing businesses while also creating/retaining more than 1,800 jobs.
The program has received recognition by the Clinton Global Initiative and the White House Summit on the Future of Corporate Service.
Jim currently serves as Chairman and was the company’s Chief Executive Officer until January 2001. Prior to starting The Boston Beer Company he worked as a manufacturing consultant for The Boston Consulting Group and taught adventure skills for Outward Bound. Jim received an undergraduate and advanced degree in Business and Law from Harvard University.
American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford
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Throughout the national emergency, American Legion NationalCommander Bill Oxford has continued to lead the nation’s largest veterans’ organization as many American Legion posts closed their homes and postponed events due to coronavirus concerns. In typical Legion fashion, The American Legion has responded to the needs of many local communities by providing essential supplies, promoting “buddy checks,” and assisting veterans, military families, and service members with service claims and other benefits.
While working from his home in Lenoir, N.C., Oxford has regularly convened teleconferences with Legion representatives from all 50states and five regional departments. He has directed his Washington staff to continue regular communication with top officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the WhiteHouse, Congress, the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor.
“This has been an extremely challenging time for our nation,” Oxford said. “But The American Legion has always believed in the strength and resiliency of the American people. This country has survived a civil war, two world wars, a great depression, natural disasters, and many tragedies. Even during times of great sadness, we have seen acts of triumph and inspiration. The COVID-19pandemic is no different.”
Among issues that The American Legion has focused on:
The COVID-19 virus is a threat to everyone. While the American Legion takes pride in its patriotic youth programs, public memorials, and other events, the organization urges Americans to follow the instructions and recommendations of their local public health and government officials.
Job opportunities for veterans. The economic downtown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made this a particularly challenging time for transitioning military veterans to enter the job market. The American Legion will continue to assist veterans who are seeking employment, business loans or other career opportunities.
Buddy Checks. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of coronavirus. PTSD impacts veterans of all ages. Family members of deployed service members also face the additional burdens of extended separation from their loved ones. The American Legion has ratcheted up outreach efforts, while also maintaining the recommended social distancing in order to keep people safe.
Support for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the health care needs of all veterans. VA has been especially challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The AmericanLegion supports the Fourth Mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as a back-up to the Department of Defense and FEMA during times of national emergency.
From drive-through food service to providing essential supplies, American Legion posts from coast-to-coast have been responding to their communities by putting service before self–while also keeping appropriate distances in order to minimize COVID-19 exposure.
About James W. “Bill” Oxford
Vietnam War veteran James W. “Bill” Oxford was elected national commander of the nearly 2 million-member American Legion onAugust 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, during the organization’s101stnational convention. He has been a member of the nation's largest veterans organization since 1986.
A native of Lenoir, N.C., Oxford is a paid-up-for-life member and past commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. He served as department(state) commander of the North Carolina American Legion from2010 to 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Oxford was an aviation electronic technician for the A-6 Intruder and served in Vietnam during his initial enlistment. After being discharged as a sergeant in 1970, Oxford joined the North Carolina National Guard. He subsequently attended officer’s candidate school and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, where he ultimately retired as a colonel after more than 34 years of military service.
An active volunteer with several organizations, Oxford is a member of Masonic lodge-York and Scottish Rite. His theme as national commander of The American Legion is “a foundation for the future,” as the organization enters its second century of service.
TIGER KING IS TIP OF THE LEGAL ICEBERG: OTHERDISTURBING FAILURES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ATEXOTIC ANIMAL ROADSIDE ZOOS
As general counsel to PETA and its international affiliates for nearly25 years, Jeff Kerr built and leads the world's largest legal team working for animal rights. His team was named Corporate Counsel magazine's 2017 Best Legal Department, and his high-profile cases—including the 13th Amendment case Tilikum v. SeaWorld, the first three successful constitutional challenges to "ag-gag" laws, and the"Monkey Selfie" copyright case—have made headlines around the world and sparked a global conversation about the legal rights of animals. Kerr graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law and George Mason University, where he was a Weber scholar and he lectures about animal law at law schools around the country.
Toby Cappello is the Vice President of Industry Architecture and Client Success within IBM’s Data and AI business.
In this executive leadership role, Toby is responsible for engaging our customers in a discussion about industry use cases and proof points to better leverage the data they have for business value and differentiation.
Done correctly our customers will unlock previously unattainable value from their Data Assets and Business Processes.
Toby has focused on working with customers to drive business value through enablement and building competencies around transformational and disruptive technologies.
He has done this by aligning people, processes, and technology ensuring organizations are prepared to realize value from technology investments and business transformation.
Sheri Bachstein, Global Head of Consumer Business, The Weather Company
Sheri Bachstein leads the consumer division for The Weather Company, an IBM Business (Weather). This includes overseeing all aspects of The Weather Channel and Weather Undergroundconsumer properties, including product management and design, content development and global expansion across the organization Weather’s owned and operated properties.
Sheri has played a role in many different aspects of The WeatherChannel digital properties since joining in 2007. Previously she was head of global audience growth and has also led international consumer products for weather.com and The Weather Channel apps. While leading web efforts, she movedweather.comto a fully responsive site, improved SEO efforts, optimized referral traffic, and oversaw engagement and lifestyle sponsorship efforts. As vice president of product operations, Sheri’s overseen monetization, operations, and the agile team. She’s also worked as a leader for audience products, as well as in product management for the weather.com and global products.
But this isn’t her first stint at The Weather Channel. She worked previously for the television network as a producer and as part of the “storm tracking” team that went into the field to cover storms(1997-2000). Before returning to Weather, Sheri served as vice president of product and content at RMS Networks in FortLauderdale, FL. In her career, she has also worked as a producer for WGNX-TV, Atlanta’s CBS affiliate.
Sheri has won multiple media awards, including an Emmy Award for breaking news coverage of the Atlanta Centennial Park bombing and an Associated Press Award for sports reporting.
Jeremy Walters, Sustainability Ambassador, Republic Services MultiVu Media Relations
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Jeremy Walters serves as a sustainability ambassador for Republic Services, an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous waste. Jeremy helps to develop and execute recycling education programs and serves as a spokesperson for Republic’s nationwide “Recycling Simplified” education campaign. He joined Republic in May 2016 and is originally from southern California. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental stu
Ben Bettenhausen, Founder & CEO of Racing for Lives
About Ben Bettenhausen–Ben is the founder and CEO of Racing for Lives, a new non-profit organization focused on driving national awareness and action to fight the opioid epidemic across America. Led by marketing creatives with decades of industry-leading expertise, Racing for Lives aims to serve as a megaphone for the cause and drive as much impact as possible for families and communities struggling to fight this deadly disease. Ben is a successful entrepreneur, the founder of two successful New York agencies includingPrint2Print and The Underground New York.
Angela Kennecke–Angela is the founder and president of Emily’s Hope.
Angela named the non-profit after her daughter Emily, who died of fentanyl poisoning in May of 2018. Angela is committed to stopping the stigma through education and awareness. Angela travels across the country telling Emily’s story and informing people of the opioid epidemic. She also is active in fundraising for Emily’s Hope and helps plan and coordinate all of the signature events. Angela is a broadcast journalist, with 30 years of experience as an anchor and investigative reporter for KELOLAND Media Group. She is also the author of the book, The day His Heart Stopped Crying. Angela is a volunteer for theAddiction Policy Forum, Children’s Miracle Network, and many other causes. She also writes a blog and produces a podcast called Grieving Out Loud.
Mandy Hale, RN–Vice President of Nursing, DaVitaKidney Care
Mandy Hale joined DaVita as a patient care technician in 2001. She has worked for the company for 16 years and currently leads Nursing Strategy. She is an expert in process improvement and continued quality of care. Hale holds a doctorate in nursing from Bradley University and an MBA from Lewis University. She also sits on the board of directors of the Nurses & TechnicianCouncil for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
A new survey REVEALS OVER HALF OF AMERICANS HAVE SKIPPED WORK OR LEFT AN EVENT EARLY DUE TO A BAD SKIN DAY. Diana Morrison is my guest and is here among other things, to give us great tips TO COMBAT BREAKOUTS AND HELP PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR OWN SKIN.
Diana Morrison, Sr. Manager of Service Development & Innovation at Massage Envy
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Diana Morrison is the Sr. Manager of Service Development and innovation at Massage EnvyFranchising. Diana has a background in the salon and spa industry for over 17 years. She was dual-certified in massage therapy and esthetics from the SouthwesInstitute of Healing Arts and has been a licensed esthetician since 2006.
Diana joined MassageEnvy in 2014 as a “Skin Care Specialist”. As the Sr. Manager of Service Development, Diana oversees all skincare and body care services at Massage Envy. Diana’s passion for skincare is born out of the drive to connect with and help others. She believes that being an esthetician is like being a trusted advisor and that all treatment and product recommendations should be customized and tailored for each individual person.
With this approach, Diana believes that estheticians are not only able to deliver results with each service, but also provide support and guidance for achieving skincare goals through a home care regimen.
GUESTS:
VICTOR VILLALOBOS, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologist, and sarcoma specialist with the University of Colorado school of medicine, and SANDRA GRIEGO, an epithelioid sarcoma patient.
ABOUT DR.VILLALOBOS AND SANDRA*
Victor Villalobos, M.D., Ph.D. is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment and management of soft tissue, and bone sarcomas. His clinical research focuses on the development and participation in clinical trials for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. He is the Director of Sarcoma Medical Oncology and Assistant Professor of Medicine-Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Villalobos received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2008.
Sandra Griego first noticed something was wrong when she lost the use of her left arm, which impacted her job as a daycare provider for young children. She was diagnosed at Stage 3, with a rare cancer called epithelioid sarcoma. Sandra lives in the greater Denver area.
LILLY EXPANDS INSULIN AFFORDABILITY OPTIONS Lower-priced insulins and other options for people with diabetes who need help affording their Lilly insulin.
Millions of Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are facing high out-of-pocket costs because their plans reset at the beginning of the year. Individuals on these plans are sometimes forced to make tough decisions when it comes to their health. Well, there is some hope, there’s one company committed to helping those who face the higher out-of-pocket costs afford their Lilly insulin.
GUEST:
Andy Vicari is Senior Director & U.S. Brand Leader for the Insulins portfolio at Eli Lilly and Company. In this role, Andy leads the brand teams in developing and executing cross-portfolio marketing strategies across various insulin brands at Lilly. Andy has held several leadership positions in sales and marketing. Outside of work, Andy serves on the Board of Directors for the American Diabetes Association. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lisa Gable is the CEO of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
Lisa Gable has served four U.S. presidents and two governors, counseled Fortune 500 CEOs, and represented global public-private partnerships and nonprofits with an end goal of moving organizations to higher levels of performance. As the former President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, Lisa created and led a coalition of food and beverage industry corporations and public health and government agencies resulting in the reduction of 6.4 trillion calories from the American diet.
Lisa was appointed the first female U.S. Commissioner General to the 2005 Aichi World EXPO, holding the personal rank of Ambassador, served as a U.S. Delegate to the United NationsCommission on the Status of Women and served in the ReaganWhite House and Defense Department. She is a graduate of University of Virginia and holds an MA from GeorgetownUniversity
SPRING IS ON THE WAY, AND IT’S ALL ABOUTHOMEBUYING.
Mark Bishop's guest is a HOMEOWNERSHIP EXPERT discussing HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY and the hurdles many first-time homebuyers face along with details of the bank’s home buyer grants and First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series™.
Guest:
AJ Barkley, SVP, Neighborhood Lending Executive at Bank of America
AJ Barkley is the Neighborhood Lending Executive for Bank of America, responsible for identifying opportunities to drive successful homeownership among low-to-moderate-income borrowers, underserved communities, and multicultural borrowers across the economic spectrum.
According to Bank of America’sHomebuyerInsights Report, most homeowners (88 percent) say that buying a home is the best decision they have ever made, however,95 percent of prospective homebuyer’s face barriers to owning, including 42 percent who feel they lack support/advice and don know where to start.
To set buyers in the right direction, Bank of America offers a wealth of resources and programs, including its recently-launched first-time homebuyer on-demand video series and significant grant programs that are helping buyers with some of the upfront costs of homeownership.
The Bank of America Community HomeownershipCommitment™ is a $5 billion initiative to help eligible homebuyers purchase a home affordably. AJ says, "Loans requiring a down payment as low as 3 percent, some with no mortgage insurance required. Through a Down Payment Grant program is available in nearly 50 cities, the bank will give–no repayment necessary–eligible homebuyers 3% of the home purchase price (up to $10,000) to be used for a down payment.
Qualified homebuyers may also be eligible for the bank’s closing cost grant program, a lender credit through which they could receive up to $7,500 toward non-recurring closing costs or, in some instances, to buy down their interest rate.
Bank of America has launched a new educational video series designed to simplify the homebuying process for prospective first-time buyers. First-Time HomebuyerOnline Edu-Series™features Bank of America experts providing guidance and tips on homebuying, and is the Company's latest effort to help more individuals and families pursue sustainable and affordable homeownership. The six-episode, on-demand series, hosted by BuzzFeed’s Hannah Williams, covers key aspects of homebuying and teaches viewers smart strategies to shift attitudes from “How do I do this?” to “I can do this."
SAVINGS TIPS AND INSIGHTS FOR A HEALTHY FINANCIAL FUTURE Just Under Half of Americans Think They’re Saving Enough Money to Achieve Their Financial Goals.
April Schneider, Financial Expert & Head of Consumer and Small Business Products, Bank of America America Saves Week is in full swing, and Bank of America is encouraging people around the country to make a commitment to save at AmericaSavesWeek.org. Just 49%of Americans believe they’re saving enough to achieve their financial goals—there’s never been a better time to examine your savings behavior and commit to a healthy financial future.
April Schneider, Head of Consumer and Small Business Products at Bank of America, will share tips and insights to help make your financial goals a reality, whether you’re just starting to save or hoping to build on existing financial habits
INSIGHTS &TIPS:
Save with a plan: A smart savings strategy should incorporate a budget and goals. If you need a refresher on budgeting tips, visit Better Money Habits, Bank of America’s online financial education platform. Setting short or long-term goals can help motivate you to stick with saving and inform your strategy. The most common savings goals for Americans are: preparing for retirement (46%), increasing their savings (46%), saving for a vacation (40%)and building an emergency fund (36%).
Plan for retirement: Just 54% of Americans think they’ll be able to save enough to retire someday. Create a realistic retirement savings goal by talking to a financial advisor, who can develop a retirement strategy with you, accounting for your lifestyle, goals, location and more.
Open a savings account: When you’re first starting to save, opening a savings account is one of the most important actions you can take to secure your financial future. It allows you to earn interest while keeping your money safe and accessible. When evaluating your account options, ask the right questions: Are there account fees? What's the initial deposit requirement? Is the account compatible with financial apps?
Use automatic savings tools:49% of Americans use automatic savings programs to make saving simple and consistent. There are many great automatic savings tools out there. For example, Bank of America’s Keep the Change program automatically rounds up your debit card purchases to the nearest dollar amount and transfers the change from your checking account to your savings account.
Save when you spend: Consider applying fora credit card that lets you earn rewards on purchases and use those rewards as a savings tool. For example, if your credit card gives you cash back, you may be able to set up automatic transfers so that whenever you reach a certain rewards balance, such as $25, it is deposited directly into your savings account.
More About April Schneider
April Schneider is the head of Consumer and Small BusinessProducts at Bank of America. Her team is responsible for delivering the products and services that help Bank of America’s66million consumer and 3.5 million small business clients meet their financial goals. Schneider’s team consists of approximately 800 employees across the country.
Schneider and team are focused on providing clients with a full range of convenient and innovative financial products and services. They are responsible for growing Bank of America’s $700 billion in consumer and small business deposits and $95 billion in outstanding credit card balances. This includes the development, pricing and management of consumer deposit, debit and credit card, first mortgage, home equity, vehicle lending, GWIM banking, and small business banking solutions.
Schneider has worked in the consumer products space for more than 20 years. Since 2007, she has held a number of leadership positions at Bank of America including Products and Pricing executive, Mortgage and Home Equity Products executive, Pricing and Portfolio Management, Capital Markets and SecondaryMarketing.
Schneider holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from HiramCollege and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina. She serves as a Market Sponsor for Tucson, AZ, Executive Sponsor the bank’s Parent Care Network and currently leads the advisory board for BAI Research.
NEW TECH TRENDS FOR2020 & BEYOND 20th Annual Accenture Technology Vision Report finds that companies Must Do a Better Job of Balancing Business Value with People’s Values Michael Biltz, Managing Director of the Accenture Technology Vision
BIO
Michael Biltz leads Accenture’s Technology Vision R&D group and the company's annual technology visioning process. ThroughAccenture’s Technology Vision, Michael defines Accenture’sperspective on the future of technology beyond the current conversations about social, cloud, mobility, and big data to focus on how technology will impact the way we work and live.
The Technology Vision is intended to identify the future technology trends that will have a significant business impact over the next three years. It serves as a guide for how Accenture advises it is so that they are in the best position to take advantage of technology shifts and developments.
The Vision provides guidance on what companies should do short-term, as well as over the coming years to prepare for and adapt to these future technology changes.
According to the 20th annual Technology Vision report from Accenture, even though people are embedding technology into their lives more than ever before, organizations’ attempts to meet their needs and expectations can fall short. As companies work to deliver on their digital promises—and in a world where digital technology is everywhere—a new mindset and approach are required.
While some have referred to today’s environment as a “tech-lash,” or backlash against technology, that fails to appreciate the extent to which society is using and benefitting from technology. Rather, it’s a tech-clash—a clash between old models that don’t meet people’s expectations today. But tech-clash is a challenge that can be solved. To succeed moving forward, organizations must focus on balancing “value” with “values,” aligning their drive to create business value with their customers' and employees' values and expectations.
David is Mellon’s CIO, Head of Fixed Income. In this role, he oversees the active fixed income and fixed income efficient beta portfolio, management teams.
Prior to the 2019 merger of Mellon Capital, Standish, and the Boston Company to form Mellon, David was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for Standish, responsible for overseeing fixed income investment management activities. He was also a member of the Standish Board of Managers. David held a number of leadership positions, including Chief Investment Officer of Active Fixed Income, Managing Director of Global FixedIncome and Senior Portfolio Manager for global credit strategies. David joined the firm in 1995 as a portfolio manager and analyst for US domestic fixed income, moving from structured finance to global strategies in 1999. Prior to that, David spent seven years as an Investment Officer at State Street.
He has an MBA from Boston University and a BS from theUniversity of Rhode Island. David holds the CFA® designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
Dan Mathews
PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews is the irreverent force behind many of the colorful crusades carried out by PETA, including the three-decade "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign, and has worked directly with designers like Stella McCartney, Armani, Michael Kors, Versace, Prada, and Tommy Hilfiger on expanding use of vegan fabrics.
For more information, please visit PETA.org
Called “such a nice zealot” by The New York Times and “the L.A. punk’ who turned animal rights into a celebrity craze,” Dan Mathews is the creative force behind many of PETA’s colorful crusades. He has recruited a parade of stars to speak out for the cause and was the first person to interview longtime animal rights ally Sir Paul McCartney after the death of his wife, Linda.
Dan started out at PETA as a receptionist and soon rose through the ranks while devising ways to increase public awareness of animal rights issues. Dan launched PETA’s legendary “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign by walking down the streets of Tokyo wearing nothing more than a banner. He also has promoted animal rights while costumed as a carrot in Kansas City and a cow in Denver, and he crashed a furrier’s fashion show dressed as a priest in Milan.
Dan’s accomplishments include convincing Calvin Klein to stop designing with fur after leading a raid of his office, pressuring GM to stop using animals in crash tests by storming the auto company’s float in the Rose Parade, and lobbying Gillette to halt tests on animals by wheeling a TV into the company’s cafeteria to show graphic undercover footage of the gruesome experiments.
Dan has been on innumerable shows and networks, including Larry King Live and CNN, and essays about his experiences have appeared in TV Guide, Out, The Advocate, and British newspapers, including The Times and The Guardian. His irreverent memoir, Committed, has been published in the U.S., Canada, and Australia as well as across Europe.
INNOVATIONS IN CARDIAC CARE CAN SAVE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE
1 in Every 120 Babies in the U.S. is born with Heart Disease
February is Heart Health Awareness Month
GUEST:
Jonathan Chen, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
MORE ABOUT DR. JONATHAN CHEN:
Dr. Chen is the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Co-Director of the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. His clinical research has primarily been directed toward surgical issues in complex congenital heart care and cardiac transplantation (focusing on advances with operative techniques, outcomes research and transplantation for congenital heart disease), with a particular emphasis on the development of mechanical ventricular assist devices for children, as well as stem-cell-based valved conduits for pediatric application.
The Cardiac Center at CHOP cares for babies prior to birth, infants, children, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for an entire family. But for the families of the more than 40,000 American babies born each year with congenital heart disease (CHD), it also brings fear and uncertainty. There are multiple types of congenital heart disease and for those parents whose children do have a heart condition, they may not be fully aware of the various treatment options.
For example, cardiac catheterization is a procedure that can be used to both diagnose and treat many heart conditions. It is a highly specialized procedure that requires the expertise of a skilled and experienced team. In CHOP’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, a team of dedicated specialists performs more than 1,400 cardiac catheterization procedures each year on newborns, infants, children, and young adults.
Did You Know?
1 in 120 babies is born with heart disease each year in the US – that’s 40,000 babies every year.
Congenital heart disease is approximately 60 times more prevalent than childhood cancer.
About 25% of babies with CHD have a critical form and generally need intervention during their first year of life.
The Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team performs more than 850 pediatric heart surgeries a year, including open heart and closed heart procedures and heart transplants.
Over 85% of babies born in the U.S. with CHD now live to at least age 18.
For more information please visit HEART.CHOP.EDU
At least 3.4+ Million Live with Epilepsy in the U.S.2
National Neurology Expert Offers Immediate Steps to Mitigate Deadly Risks, Reduce
Related Healthcare Costs and Burden
GUEST: Dr. James Wheless, Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology, Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Background:
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by seizures.3 Seizures can be debilitating and even life threatening.4 Just one convulsive seizure is a potentially shattering event that increases the risk of significant health consequences, including physical injury and cognitive decline.5,6,7 Although epilepsy is widely recognized, few understand it – even those who know someone with the disorder.1 And this misunderstanding causes a stigma that makes it harder to treat,1 while the number of adults and children challenged by epilepsy in the U.S. is increasing.2
Freedom from seizures is the ultimate goal in epilepsy treatment.8 Yet missed doses are a common occurrence that can get in the way of achieving it. For most people with this condition, it’s a question of when, not if they will miss a dose of their medication. In fact, 71% of epilepsy patients surveyed have missed at least 1 dose.9 And, almost 50% report that a missed dose of medication was followed by a subsequent seizure.9 Poor seizure control means a higher likelihood of emergency room visits and greater healthcare costs.10 Yet many with epilepsy may be reluctant to discuss their struggles even with their doctor.11
Dr. James Wheless, Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology, Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center will help educate your viewers about epilepsy, including the crucial role of individual lifestyle in treatment, and advances in epilepsy management that will help people living with epilepsy achieve seizure freedom.
More information can be found at www.epilapsey.com
More About Dr. James Wheless
Dr. Wheless is Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology and the Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He also serves as Director of the Neuroscience Institute and the Le Bonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program for the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Wheless is a paid consultant on behalf of Eisai Inc.
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Zack MM, Kobau R. National and State Estimates of the Numbers of Adults and Children with Active Epilepsy — the United States, 2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2017;66:821–825.
Institute of Medicine Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies. Summary. Epilepsy Across the Spectrum: Promoting Health and Understanding. England MJ, Liverman CT, Schultz AM, Strawbridge LM, editors. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2012.
Harden C, et al. Practice Guideline Summary: Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Incidence Rates and Risk Factors: Report of the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. Epilepsy Currents. 2015;17(3):180-187.
Friedman DE, et al. Recurrent seizure-related injuries in people with epilepsy at a tertiary epilepsy center: A 2-year longitudinal study. Epilepsy Behav. 2010;19(3):400-404.
Thompson PJ, Duncan JS. Cognitive decline in severe epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2005;45(11):1780-1787.
Berg AT, et al. Mortality risks in new-onset childhood epilepsy. Pediatrics. 2013;132(1):124-131
St. Louis, EK. Minimizing AED Adverse Effects: Improving Quality of Life in the Interictal State in Epilepsy Care. Current Neuropharmacol. 2009;7:106-114.
Cramer JA, Glassman M, Rienzi V. The relationship between poor medication compliance and seizures. Epilepsy Behav. 2002;3:338-342.
Divino V, Petrilla AA, Bollu V, et al. Clinical and economic burden of breakthrough seizures. Epilepsy Behav. 2015;51:40-47.
Buelow J, Miller W, Fishman J. Development of an Epilepsy Nursing Communication Tool: Improving the Quality of Interactions Between Nurses and Patients with Seizures. Jour of Neurosci Nurs. 2018;50(2):74-80.
Aussie World Travel is owned and operated by Premier Aussie Specialist Phil Kennedy and his wife, Aussie Specialist, Golden Kennedy. They are partnered with many companies to bring you the best experience that the signature destinations have to offer. No matt
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Highlights from Phil's Tourism and Community Service: Australia
Tourism Australia Asian Advisory Committee
Board member to ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council – SE Queensland)
Gold Coast Tourism Japan Advisory Board
Founding Board Member for AACE (Australian Aged Care Export), a unique brand of Special Interest Tourism through educating Japanese Prefecture Health and Child Care Professionals.
Colorado, USA (just concluded)
Colorado Springs Mayoral Sister Cities Committee
President Rotary Club of the Broadmoor District
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Dr. Barnard is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a faculty member of the George Washington University School of Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
In 2016, he founded Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to create a new model that integrates nutrition into conventional medical care.
His federally funded diabetes research revolutionized the nutritional approaches to type 2 diabetes, and he now aims to empower readers with life-changing information on hormones and health. He has written 19 books on nutrition and health.
Did you know that the causes of a surprising range of health problems are hidden in everyday foods? Few people realize that a simple food prescription can help you tackle these problems and gently restore your hormone balance, with benefits rivaling medications. In his new book, Your Body in Balance, nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author Neal Barnard, MD, shares the science behind how common conditions—like infertility, weight gain, menopausal symptoms, breast and prostate cancers, thyroid problems, and acne—are fueled by hormones that are hidden in or influenced by the foods we eat food and hormones play a powerful role in fertility and menopause, sex-hormone related cancers, balancing the thyroid, type 2 diabetes, and regulating metabolism. He is the only physician who has conducted breakthrough research on how foods influence hormones and the problems they can cause.
For more information please visit:PCRM.org/YourBodyInBalance
Nela Richardson joined Edward Jones in 2018. As an investment strategist, she analyzes and interprets economic trends and market conditions, identifies risks and opportunities, and recommends strategies to help clients reach their long-term financial goals.
Prior to joining Edward Jones, Richardson was the chief economist at Redfin Corp., a national real estate brokerage and technology company. Richardson also served as a senior economist for Bloomberg, L.P., covering housing and financial markets. Richardson earned a doctorate in economics from the University of Maryland-College Park with concentrations in financial economics, international finance and economic development.
She obtained a master’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she was a triple major in mathematics, economics and philosophy. Richardson regularly provides insight on the market, the economy, real estate trends and public policy to policymakers, consumers and media.
She is a regular contributor to Marketplace from American Public Media and has frequently appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Yahoo Finance, the Wall Street Journal, FORTUNE magazine, The New York Times and other national and local media.
About Dr. Phyllis C. Zee:
Dr. Phyllis C. Zee is the Benjamin and Virginia T. Boshes Professor in Neurology and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where she is also Associate Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology.
A fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and a member of the American Neurological Association, Dr. Zee has served on numerous national and international committees, NIH scientific review panels, and advisory boards. She is President of the Sleep Research Society, past Chair of the NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, and a Deputy Editor for the journal SLEEP. Dr. Zee is the recipient of the 2011 American Academy of Neurology Sleep Science Award.
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SUBJECT DISCUSSED: NEW SURVEY UNCOVERS HOW INSOMNIA/SLEEPING DIFFICULTIES AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE
Veterans Day Tie-in: In a recent John Hopkins study over 74% of veterans reported having insomnia, a figure that’s even higher in veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
GUEST: Phyllis C. Zee, MD, Ph.D., Chief of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University
Background: A new survey entitled “How America Sleeps and Wakes” has uncovered that 90% of patients with insomnia or sleeping difficulties agreed that “having a good night’s sleep” means having a “good day” the next morning.1 The survey, recently presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress, explores the impact of insomnia or sleeping difficulties on individual performance, interpersonal relationships and psychosocial behavior. The data also shows that next-day functioning is of high importance to people with insomnia or sleeping difficulties, yet most do not wake ready.
Approximately two-thirds of patients rated “waking up refreshed and ready to start the day” and “being able to function normally throughout the day” as “very important” in managing their insomnia or sleeping difficulties (63% and 64%, respectively).1
When they wake up the next day after not having a good night’s sleep, 67% of patients reported feeling tired or fatigued, and only 7% reported feeling “ready to start their day.”1
Approximately 93% of patients who experienced sleepiness or grogginess in the morning reported having these difficulties at least two to three times per week.1
The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll, on behalf of Eisai Inc., between February 14 and March 8, 2019, among over 1000 adults.
On November 11, 2019, Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD, Chief of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, and a “How America Sleeps and Wakes” survey advisor, will share the findings of the survey with your viewers, which also demonstrate that household cohabitants are negatively impacted in unexpected ways.
More than eight in 10 cohabitants (85%) agreed that they themselves are more likely to have a good day when the person with insomnia or sleeping difficulties in the home has a good night’s sleep.1
Over half of cohabitants (53%) whose relatives experienced morning sleepiness or grogginess rated these difficulties as very or somewhat bothersome for themselves.1
When their partner or relative does not have a good night’s sleep, a quarter of cohabitants (26%) reported feeling tired or fatigued themselves.
Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois
Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor of pulmonary and critical care at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice for almost 30 years.
LIVING WITH COPD DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN A LIFE OF BREATHLESSNESS.
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD affects nearly every aspect of daily life. Yet, nearly half of the 27 million living with the condition wait years before receiving a proper diagnosis and managing symptoms.
The symptoms – feelings of breathlessness or shortness of breath – can worsen over time and potentially lead to hospitalization and even death. In fact, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Nine out of 10 people with COPD admit they are not completely open with their doctor when discussing their symptoms. Even more concerning, one in four patients hospitalized for a COPD flare-up to die within a year.
While many people with COPD accept breathlessness and difficulties completing daily activities as part of normal aging, these can be a sign of COPD disease progression and should be discussed with a physician. So, what should people living with COPD do? There is a need to speak openly about the impact that COPD symptoms have on day-to-day life.
Visit www.COPD.com for additional information about COPD, which includes information and resources that patients and their loved ones can use to better manage COPD.
Michelle McLellan, Senior Product Management Executive at Bank of America
Nearly 80 percent of homes in the U.S. are at least 20 years old according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. And some much older than that. Aging homes means many homeowners either want to bring their homes up to date, or they need to replace well-worn parts of their homes.
They’re taking remodeling into their own hands to make their home fit their lifestyle. Whether it's fashion or home design, we've all made trendy choices that make us look back and cringe. Wood paneling may have been on-trend in the 70s, but today it makes a room look dull and dated. And, if you still have a Tuscan-inspired kitchen, it’s overdue for a refresh. After all, reviving your space can help you feel more at home in a place you’ve already grown fond of. And while we see so many design ideas we’d like to try, we don’t get much information when it comes to paying for all these fun changes. For the big items, a trusty credit card isn’t necessarily a financially savvy choice. There are other ways to finance your home renovations, like a home equity line of credit (HELOC), but they can be a bit intimidating until you uncover the mystery).
Relevant research from the 2018 Houzz & Home Study: Role of Secured Financing in U.S. Home Improvement in Collaboration with Bank of America:
Homeowners choose to finance the big projects – A typical homeowner using secured (e.g. home equity line of credit, cash-out refinance) financing spent $32,000 on 2017 renovations, three times more than a renovator paying with cash ($13,000).
Home equity lines of credit provide flexibility – Those surveyed said they were motivated to use a HELOC by its ease of use (39%), low cost (38%), quick funds (30%) and tax deductions (29%).
James W. “Bill” Oxford, The National Commander
Vietnam War veteran James W. “Bill” Oxford was elected national commander of the nearly 2 million-member American Legion on August 29, 2019, in Indianapolis, during the organization’s 101st national convention. He has been a member of the nation’s largest veterans’ organization since 1986.
A native of Lenoir, N.C., Oxford is a paid-up-for- life member and past commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. He served as department (state) commander of the North Carolina American Legion from 2010 to 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Oxford was an aviation electronics technician for the A-6 Intruder and served in Vietnam during his initial enlistment. After being discharged as a sergeant in 1970, Oxford joined the North Carolina National Guard. He subsequently attended officer’s candidate school and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, where he ultimately retired as a colonel after more than 34 years of military service.
An active volunteer with several organizations, Oxford is a member of Masonic lodge-York and Scottish Rite. His theme as national commander of The American Legion is “a foundation for the future,” as the organization enters its second century of service.
About the American League: www.legion.org
The American Legion was founded one hundred years ago by World War I veterans concerned about their wounded comrades and the sacrifices that were made to defend freedom and although you are nonpartisan you strongly believe that all of our elected officials should ensure that veterans, members of our military and their families feel the gratitude of a nation that truly appreciates and values their service and sacrifice.
The Nation’s Largest Veterans Organization Looks to its Second Century as America’s Most Influential Voice for Veterans. Of course, I am referring to the American Legion with about two million members and nearly 13,000 posts worldwide, whose members are involved in community-based support of veterans, service members and their families. The American Legion is strongly committed to helping veterans and military families with its outreach programs and lobbying efforts, as a new generation of returning veterans reintegrate into the community.
In the aftermath of another Election day, Bill Oxford is hoping that Americans will pause to remember just who it is that makes it possible to freely choose our elected officials. By that you mean Bill?
“It is fitting that Veteran’s Day is just a few days after Americans traditionally go to the polls,” Oxford said. “It is, after all, the veteran who protects our freedom and ensures that our constitutional republic is protected from tyrannical regimes and terrorists who hate our way of life.
Congress and the White House still have some unfinished business that we would like to see them address expeditiously.”
Among issues that The American Legion hopes people will focus on:
Congress still has not passed the Pay Our Coast Guard Act. When the federal government shut down earlier this year, the Coast Guard was the only military branch to experience an interruption in their payroll. During that period, The American Legion provided more than one million dollars in grants to junior-ranking Coast Guard members who had children at home. Unlike the other military branches, the Coast Guard falls under the Department of Homeland Security. Legislation in Congress would ensure that Coast Guard funds are appropriated in advance, like the military branches in the DoD, and that members of Coast Guard would be paid on time in the unfortunate event of future government shutdowns.
The American Legion Family is playing a vital role in helping communities recover from the devastation caused by recent hurricanes and other natural disasters. Families inside and outside The American Legion desperately need assistance. The American Legion has many assistance programs but public unity and attention are essential in this rebuilding effort.
Thousands of veterans struggle daily to overcome the hardships inflicted by traumatic brain injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other signature wounds of war.
The American Legion strongly believes that the Department of Veterans Affairs, which has problems, is a system worth saving and must be strengthened. Treatment for veterans is the cost of not only war but of maintaining a strong defense during peacetime. America has an obligation to treat these veterans in the health care system that was built specifically to address their unique needs. “Choice” has an important role, but it should not be funded in a manner that will diminish the VA system. The American Legion will work closely with the VA to ensure smooth implementation of the VA Mission Act
The Harry W Colmery “Forever” GI Bill has many improved benefits that eligible veterans may not be aware of. The American Legion played a crucial role in the crafting of this and earlier versions of this landmark legislation.
Reforming the VA health care system is not just a task, but a continuing process that will only improve if Americans hold their elected officials accountable and demand that veterans be treated with the dignity and respect that they have earned.
The best way for employers to thank a veteran is to hire one. By providing jobs, employers can help eliminate veteran homelessness.
To maintain a strong volunteer military, America should provide a high quality of life for military members and their families, and the training, technology, and weapons needed to prevail against any enemy.
Veterans are a vital part of communities across the nation. American Legion programs such as Operation Comfort Warriors, Boys State, Boys Nation, American Legion Baseball, Oratorical Scholarship contests, blood donations and the National Emergency Fund benefit and touch countless lives.
The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans’ service organization, with about two million members and nearly 13,000 posts worldwide, whose members are involved in community-based support of veterans, service members, and their families. The American Legion is strongly committed to helping veterans and military families with its outreach programs and lobbying efforts, as a new generation of returning veterans reintegrate into the community.
Where can my listeners find more information about The American Legion? www.legion.org
HOW ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IS DESTROYING THE AMAZON
LEARN WHY PETA IS URGING CONSUMERS TO REFRAIN FROM
LEATHER AND RECONSIDER THEIR DIET
Marissa Price, senior strategist for PETA
Marissa Price is a senior strategist for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Her work focuses on equipping activists to lead animal rights protests, speak publicly about animal issues, and advocate for animal-friendly policies in colleges and universities across North America. She has been interviewed by the New York Post and The Washingtonian, among other news outlets.
BACKGROUND:
Animal agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon and more than 80% of the rainforest has been used for meat production, either for grazing or for growing food for cattle, including those in the U.S. market. Animal agriculture requires massive amounts of land, feed, energy, and water and causes intelligent, sensitive beings to endure immense suffering. In nearly every step of meat, egg, and milk production, climate-changing gases are released into the atmosphere, disrupting weather, temperature, and the health of our ecosystem.
Did you know?
Eating meat is the second-biggest environmental hazard facing the planet, while a vegan diet has one of the smallest water, land and carbon footprints.
Recent advancements in textiles have made vegan leather options nearly indistinguishable from animal-derived leather, which makes the breeding, raising, killing, and skinning of animals for leather entirely unnecessary.
Speciesism is a human-supremacist worldview that fosters violence toward other animals, and it is the root of all the most widespread forms of animal abuse such as the fire in the Amazon.
The meat and leather industries are causing fires raging in the Amazon. A recent analysis of the food system's impact on the environment stated that massive reductions in meat-eating are essential in order to avoid further catastrophic climate change. On Thursday, October 31, Marissa Price of PETA will discuss the effects that animal agriculture has on our environment. She will also discuss similarly, how the leather industry is contributing to worldwide climate change.
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
Tell us about the effects of climate change on us and the environment.
How does animal agriculture impact climate?
Can you share more about the leather industry’s impact on climate?
What changes can people incorporate into their lives to help halt the effects of climate change?
Where can we go for more information?
For more information, please visit: PETA.org
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Jon Anderson Director, Retirement Plan Solutions
Jon Anderson is the director of Retirement Plan Solutions at Cetera Financial Group and a member of Cetera’s Advisor Growth leadership team. In this role, Jon leads the strategic expansion of the group’s qualified retirement plan offerings to support retirement‐plan focused advisors.
Prior to joining Cetera, Jon was vice president for institutional sales at BrightScope, an innovative independent provider of software, analytics, and data to the financial services industry, headquartered in San Diego, California. There, he was responsible for expanding the firm’s offering to leading broker‐dealers, DCIO asset managers and record‐keepers, while gaining invaluable knowledge specific to data unique to the retirement‐plan industry. Previously, he served as west region manager of the Retirement Partners division for LPL Financial, where he worked closely with some of the leading financial advisors, service providers and other professionals in the retirement plan industry to help create LPL’s comprehensive offering. Jon also brings to Cetera his extensive experience with strategic planning and a unique perspective through his roles as a wealth manager for Colorado Financial Partners (LPL Financial) and financial advisor for AIG Retirement.
Jon earned his B.A., cum laude, in economics from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is also co-founder and director of the Jeffrey J. Anderson Business Leader’s Scholarship offered at Franciscan University. He holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)© designation, the Professional Plan Consultant (PPC) designation, and the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P) designation at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management Executive Education. He lives in San Diego with his wife and three sons.
Gary Clarke
Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L’Amoreaux; August 16, 1933) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure.
Clarke began his screen career with the 1958 film Dragstrip Riot, recalling that agent Byron Griffith, who had seen him perform in Glendale, arranged for an audition that eventually led to his filling the lead role. Clarke recalled:
I drove from San Gabriel to Hollywood and read for the part, and I got in as a member of the good gang. I went back to work the next day and my agent called me again and he said, ‘Gary, they have just lost the lead in the movie. Can you get down here?’ Yes! So I … went home [from work] and changed and went down, and I read every day for five days. I didn’t go back to work, I just kept calling in sick.
He went on to work in other films, including How to Make a Monster, and Missile to the Moon (both 1958), Date Bait (1960), and Passion Street, U.S.A. (1964). He has said he was a contract player at Universal Pictures.
In the 1960-1961 season, he appeared as Dick Hamilton in the single-season NBC television series Michael Shayne, based on the fictional private detective character created by Brett Halliday, opposite Richard Denning as the title character. Afterward, he appeared as Tad Kimball, a friend of the character Jess Harper, played by Robert Fuller, in the episode “The Fatal Step” of the NBC Western series Laramie.
Clarke played Steve Hill in the cast of the long-running TV Western series The Virginian, remaining on the show from 1962 to 1964. His last series as a cast-member was the 1967 ABC Western Hondo, playing Captain Richards.
Clarke said in an interview that his friend and co-star Steve Ihnat and he wrote the screenplay for director Ted V. Mikels’ film Strike Me Deadly (1963), though the film’s credits list only Ihnat and Mikels. Later that decade, Clarke under his birth name wrote several scripts for the NBC espionage sitcom Get Smart, which introduced the running character Hymie the Robot. All but one of his six produced scripts for the series(“Appointment in Sahara”) is about Hymie.
In the 1980s and 1990s, he wrote and produced television public-service announcements including “Youth at Risk”, narrated nonfiction short films including “Promoting Healthy Behavior”, and appeared in TV series including Dynasty and The Young Riders, in which he had a four-episode recurring role. His films in the 2010s include The Paperboy (2012) and Parkland (2013).
In 2014, the production company L’Amoreaux/Bartlett/Race/Thomas sought actors for an independent TV pilot, Bandits, and Tadpoles, written by Bartlett and Thomas and directed by Clarke, about a young boy whose daydreams put him in the American Old West of the Owen Wister novel The Virginian. It filmed June 26–30, 2014, near Austin, Texas, under the title Billy and the Bandit, with a cast including James Drury and Roberta Shore, from Clarke’s old series The Virginian; 11-year-old Jordan Elsass as Billy; Ava L’Amoreaux and Donny Boaz as his parents; and Buck Taylor as a ranch foreman.
Barbara Eden
Barbara Eden (born Barbara Jean Morehead, August 23, 1931) is an American film, stage, and television actress, and singer, best known for her starring role of “Jeannie” in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.
Eden began her television career as a semi-regular on The Johnny Carson Show in 1955 She also made featured appearances on shows such as The West Point Story, Highway Patrol, Private Secretary, I Love Lucy, The Millionaire, Target: The Corruptors!, Crossroads, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, December Bride, Bachelor Father, Father Knows Best, Adventures in Paradise, The Andy Griffith Show, Cain’s Hundred, Saints and Sinners, The Virginian, Slattery’s People, The Rogues, and the series finale of Route 66. She guest-starred in four episodes of Burke’s Law, playing different roles each time. She was an uncredited extra in the movie The Tarnished Angels with Rock Hudson, in partnership with 20th Century Fox studios. She then starred in the syndicated comedy TV series How to Marry a Millionaire, based on the 1953 film of the same name. The list goes on and on!
Her last film for 20th Century Fox was The Yellow Canary (1963). She left Fox and began guest-starring in television shows and acting in films for MGM, Universal, and Columbia. She played supporting roles over the next few years, including The Brass Bottle and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao.
Daniel Krook is the Chief Technology Officer of IBM Code and Response and Call for Code, a multi-year competition that inspires developers to create sustainable software solutions to the world's most pressing problems. He ensures that those ideas are delivered where they can make the greatest impact as CTO of the IBM Code and Response Initiative.
Most recently seen with Hurricane Dorian, the impact of devastating wildfires, landslides, hurricanes and other natural disasters continues to grow every year - but with the help of the global developer community and open source technologies, we have the potential to significantly improve preparedness for natural disasters and accelerate relief when they hit this is where the “Call for Code” comes in right Daniel?
Enter Call for Code, a $30 million, five-year global challenge that unites developers to create applications powered by open-source technology that can tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Call for Code was launched by the David Clarke Cause alongside founding partner IBM in 2018. Now in its second year, the Call for Code program has engaged 24 million developers around the world).
This year, more than 180,000 independent and enterprise developers, data scientists, activists, and students from 165 nations participated to create technologies that can help local communities in need. These teams used data and open source-powered technology – including cloud, artificial intelligence, and blockchain – to create more than 5,000 applications.
The five finalists for this years’ Call for Code, were chosen from an elite group of top technology solutions around the world.
AsTeR (Europe) – During natural disasters, emergency call centers are overwhelmed and lack the human resources to deal with the sudden uptick in calls. Project AsTeR helps prioritize emergency call center calls during natural disasters, by their level of emergency, but transcribing calls and analyzing them to extract key information, such as the number of victims, type of emergency and location. AsTeR then provides first responders with a map identifying areas with high levels of emergency based on the number of people involved and the type of injuries.
Healios (North America) – Healios provides victims of natural disasters with high-quality mental healthcare by streamlining the process for caseworkers to connect with survivors who may be struggling after a traumatic experience. By leveraging the IBM Watson platform, Helios can provide high-quality mental healthcare at scale by way of a mobile application, compatible with both iOS and Android.
Prometeo (Europe) – Prometeo is a cognitive platform that collects data from IoT sensors worn by firefighters and sends it to Watson Studio, a Watson Machine Learning service, with professionals to monitor their health in real time, detect trends, and recommend intervention.
Rove (North America) – Project Rove is an emergency response solution that connects responders to victims deemed to be most in need. Natural language processing and crowdsourced SMS messaging first attempts to organize victim health, food, and hygiene needs by priority and location. Rove then groups and highlights at-risk victims on an interactive web dashboard, and uses real-time satellite imagery analysis to enable rescue workers to quickly reach victims by generating routes avoiding damaged buildings and roads.
Sparrow Platform (Asia Pacific) – Sparrow Platform is an open-source ecosystem that can ensure medical and psychological preparedness, well-being, and recovery. By leveraging AI, IoT, mesh networks, and cloud, Sparrow enables ubiquitous access to medical help, medical records, information and alerts during and after disasters.
The global initiative culminates on Saturday, October 12th when the 2019 Call for Code winner was announced during an awards ceremony at the United Nations Delegates Dining Room in New York City. The winning team will receive a cash prize of USD $200,000 and support from IBM, The Linux Foundation, and other partners interested in turning the winning idea into a real-world, open-sourced deployment to benefit communities in need. Second, third, fourth and fifth-place winners also receive a cash price.
The winning solution will be further developed and deployed via IBM Code and Response, an initiative in collaboration with of some of the world's leading disaster, technology, and human rights organizations including: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative University, The Linux Foundation, AT&T, FirstNet Authority, Consumer Technology Association Foundation, and Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Code and Response is currently piloting Project Owl, the winning solution from Call for Code 2018, in regions recently affected by natural disasters, including Puerto Rico and Houston, Texas.
For more information please visit: callforcode.org
John Doc Fuller, President CEO
Prison Coach Speaking & Consulting
24 William Street,
North Arlington, NJ 07031
732-406-2834
Email: docfuller@prisoncoachspeaking.com
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John experienced the worst of humankind behind bars. But, he refused to let that destroy him. He vowed that he would turn his life around and encourage others living on the edge to do so as well. As soon as John was released in 2002, he began coaching others who were facing incarceration about how to make the best of their time in prison. In 2004, he formalized his coaching by founding Prison Coach Speaking. He is the most sought-after prison coaches in the world.
In addition to being a nationally-renowned prison coach, John is also an acclaimed motivational speaker and author. John
energizes his audiences to live his motto – Motivation. Determination. Transformation. John is living proof that no matter how bleak a situation is, motivation and determination can lead to transformation.
John is active throughout the country assisting organizations looking to implement prison re-entry programs
John is also the author of two books:
The Ten Prison Commandments: The Ten Rules You Must Know Before You Enter a County Jail, State or Federal Prison
John is an active contributor to ABC, NBC, FOX, Entertainment Tonight and Hollywood Access.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition Bringing More Tech Workers to Milwaukee
Karl Gouverneur, Vice President of Digital Workplace, Corporate Solutions, and Head of Digital Innovation at Northwestern Mutual.
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a cross-industry partnership. The Coalition’s vision and the ways in which it will engage the business community, involves education institutions, organizations, and individuals who share the same goal of advancing tech and innovation in the region correct.
In this role, the Coalition’s focused on providing a digital core to enable efficiency and flexibility that enriches the experience of the company’s employees. He does this by partnering with business areas across the enterprise to integrate technology with the company’s business strategies and objectives.
There’s been a lot of great work over the last two years by dozens of Milwaukee companies and organizations that share the goal of growing technology and innovation in southeast Wisconsin. This includes a rather unique collaboration to advance this work, including five local companies, Accenture, Advocate Aurora Health, Kohl’s, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation, are forming a cross-industry partnership and investing more than $5 million to form the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, a unique collaboration to bolster and grow the Milwaukee region’s economy.
All businesses need tech workers, not just what would traditionally be labeled technology companies. So it is about bringing more tech workers to Milwaukee, which will help local businesses across a spectrum of industries. Technology is impacting the pace of change and talent needs across all industries. The primary objective of the Coalition is to increase the number of tech workers in Milwaukee, which is critical for the region to help the local business economy remain vibrant).
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is focused on growing, attracting and retaining leading tech talent. Growing the number of tech startups in the region, expanding the number of tech companies that relocate or grow to Milwaukee, creating a vision and image for the region that attracts tech workers and calling out freelancers).
For more information please visit: MKETech.org
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Lisa Aimee Sturz, Artistic Director/ Owner
Red Herring Puppets
4500 North Oracle Road, Suite 421
Tucson, AZ 85705
828-273-1488
lisa@redherringpuppets.com
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Lisa Sturz has 40 years’ experience working in film, television, theatre, and educational settings. She has worked with Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Imagineering, Jim Henson Productions, NBC, PBS, the Ice Capades, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Silver Dollar City, Asheville Symphony, and many more.
She is the Artistic Director of Red Herring Puppets, a national touring company specializing in curriculum-based performances. She has an MFA in Puppetry from UCLA and has taught at CalPoly, Grinnell, & Warren Wilson colleges and led hundreds of in-school residencies.
Red Herring Puppets have been featured at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, the Puppet Showplace in Brookline, Ma., and the 1st International Puppet Fringe Festival in NYC. They have earned a California Emmy and a UNIMA citation, the highest honor in American puppetry.
Their adult production of “My Grandfather’s Prayers” has been tapped to air internationally on JLTV. Other films and TV credits include Murphy Brown, Puzzle Place, Elmo in Grouchland, Muppets from Space, Howard the Duck, the Flintstones, Ninja Turtles III, Roger Rabbit, Gremlins II, RoboCop 2 and Batman Returns.
If A Loved One Was Murdered or Hurt Badly, Would You Seek Revenge or Offer Forgiveness?
Dr. Buck Blodgett, who wrote A Message from Jessie and founded The LOVE>hate Project (www.ligth.org) after his daughter was raped and murdered.
Most people would tell you that it is hard to forgive after a tragic event. Some people will forgive easily while others will look to seek revenge.
He founded the LOVE>Hate Project after his daughter was murdered in her home by a friend. Her name was Jessie.
He has turned the tragedy into a mission that could help others? It is an effort to end male violence against women.
Dr. Buck Blodgett, wrote A Message from Jessie and founded The LOVE>hate Project (www.ligth.org) after his daughter was murdered. The book can be bought on Amazon.
Many people who suffer personal tragedies don’t want to talk about it, yet you not only did Doctor Blodgett talk about it, but he turned it into a mission. Why? Each day in the United States women are victims of all types of violence at the hands of men – murder, domestic abuse, sexual assault – yet too often as a nation, we take little or no notice.
Her death left Blodgett stunned, shocked and filled with anguish, yet also inspired him to do all he can to prevent such horrors from happening to others.
As he says, “It’s too late for Jessie, but not too late for millions of girls and women,” “My question is: How many more Jessies will there be before we get the job done?”
Dr. Buck Blodgett is the author of A Message from Jessie and is the Founder of The LOVE>hate Project (www.ligth.org). He also has been in family chiropractic practice since 1996 and is the founder of The Chiropractic & Wellness Group, and Wellness Drs. He and his wife, Joy, were the parents of Jessie, who was murdered when she was 19. Since her death, Blodgett has worked to end violence and to educate, motivate, and inspire young minds to choose love over hate. He speaks nationally in schools, conferences, and prisons.
Susan G. Shumsky – Author “Marahashi & Me” Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles Guru
Susan Shumsky is a spiritual self-help author with more than a dozen books in print, including Divine Revelation, Exploring Meditation, and Color Your Chakras. www.divinerevelation.org
For 22 years, she was in the tutelage of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in India and elsewhere. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
This interview with Mark shares how the Beatles wrote many songs while in India and while working with Maharishi Yogi.
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Interview with the “Average Mohamed” real name “Mohamed Amin Ahmed”
Mark: Not only America but countries in Europe and in most places around the world we have all felt the wrath of The Taliban and their bloodthirsty and horrific murders done in the name of “Islam”.
My special guest today is “A Worthy Gentleman”, a Semolina immigrant living in Minnesota.
He is married and has four children. He has owned businesses and is now a Manager for a local gas Company.
Mohammed has a diverse background that includes supporting the Primary election of a Muslim woman running for Congress. He has also had a speaking engagement at the national conference for Global Ties US in Washington, DC. Today he was speaking to students at Alta Vista High School in South Tucson. Your website is www.averagemohamed.com which he uses to dissuade youth from joining the Taliban by showing them, in cartoon form, what really happens when someone joins the Taliban or other similar organizations. Apparently, the site went viral and has had a huge impact.
Mohamed immigrated to the States 20 years ago and has been in both Civic and Corporate Worlds. He understands completely what Terrorism does to world business. At the onset of the 911 Crisis, he joined “The Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism” and is still the Chapter President for Minnesota.
Mohamed's Counter Terrorism Mantra is “It takes an Idea, to defeat an idea”, which is the Mantra of the organization that passionately promotes ideas of “Counter Terrorism” through the use of popular culture...and that’s how “Average Mohamed was born.
In view of the fact that these radical Muslims kill people who in the past have created messages through cartoons, ‘Average Mohamed’ stories are portrayed in cartoon format all over the web and in particular YouTube. In a Nutshell, www.averagemohamed.com was created to talk plainly to humanity – to all.
Issues of race, religion, and “fitting in” affect all of us, especially our youth, so Mohamed’s thought - it’s time we talk about them. The solution to so many of these issues is simple: dialogue. All-too-often, silence leads to misunderstanding and extreme views.
Mohamed waited for a straightforward, logical program that would help youth to understand their unique contribution to society, and appreciate others with different ethnicities, races, and belief systems. Apparently while waiting, and waiting, and waiting, it dawned on him that an average guy can spark these dialogues. If it is an average guy who espouses hate, intolerance, and extremism, all of us average folks need to speak up and challenge this narrative. A fairly logical perspective to the topic!
Mohamed says, "our goal is to give average parents, kids and clergy talking points to counter falsehood propagated by extremists, racists and others who promote intolerance. We hope to share love of country, culture, and democracy with children across the world."
The organization that brought Mohammed to Tucson is the Southern Arizona Council for International Visitors, under the leadership of the Executive Director for SAZCIV, Pat Watson. SAZCIV is a non -profit that brings quality speakers on relevant subject matter to the community every two months The Core purpose for SAZCIV is the International Visitor Leadership Program which emanates from the Education and Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of State.
About the author: Kenneth James Moore
Kenneth James Moore was born in 1949 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Arizona State University and continued his education as a graduate student at Georgetown University. Political science and international relations were his calling.
Mentored by a former professor who was a Cold War counter-intelligence officer, Ken spent a year long stint as a volunteer alongside Admiral Bobby Inman, the Director of the National Security Agency during its reconstruction phase.
Ken and his wife Patricia moved to Southern California, where Ken worked at Beverly Hills Securities as a commercial loan officer. He quickly moved to the investment banking side of the house and was able to retire at 45.
In 1994, Ken was the victim of a horrific automobile accident. Rehabilitation consumed every moment of the next four years as he relearned how to talk, walk, and swallow solid foods.
Ken was haunted by a promise he had made to his mother at age eight, pledging to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of her youngest brother during WWII, Lt. Billy Weber, a B-29 Bomber pilot. His journey to the Pacific theater lead him to write the books The Hunt for the Life of Riley and Pieces of Wood. Learn more about Ken at kennethjamesmoore.com.
Watch the book trailer here: https://bit.ly/BookTrailerPiecesOfWood
Learn more about Ken at kennethjamesmoore.com. Watch the book trailer here: https://bit.ly/BookTrailerPiecesOfWood
A world-class story from a world-class author and adventurer.
Lt. General Frank Sackton, former WWII Pacific Troop Commander and Professor of Public Administration at Arizona State University, 5-stars
Josh White
Executive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff
For more than 30 years, the beef community has participated in a Beef Checkoff-funded, voluntary Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program to ensure U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards, resulting in safe, high-quality meat. The BQA program trains farmers and ranchers on best practices and cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for within a standard set of guidelines across the U.S. beef industry. With more than 85% of the beef supply in the U.S. today coming from a BQA certified farmer or rancher, consumers should have the utmost confidence in the beef they purchase.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Beef Quality Assurance Program is a comprehensive management program that incorporates responsible production practices in all phases of raising beef cattle.
More than 85% of the beef supply in the U.S. comes from farms and ranches that adhere to BQA standards and guidelines, and this number continues to increase.
The program couples common sense cattle husbandry techniques with accepted scientific research to help farmers and ranchers raise cattle under optimum conditions.
The BQA program exemplifies what beef farmers and ranchers have always cared about – a commitment to caring for their animals and providing families with the safest and highest-quality beef possible.
On Monday, October 21, Executive Director of Producer Education for the NCBA, Josh White will discuss the beef industry’s animal care practices and help educate your listeners about how beef is responsibly raised.
For more information, visit: BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
MORE ABOUT JOSH WHITE:
Josh leads the Beef Quality Assurance program, a nationally coordinated program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common-sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Josh is a 4th generation cattle producer.
DR MARK PIRTLE - AMA
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Dr. Mark Pirtle is a pioneer in integral thinking in stress relief and recovery.
He is a teacher, speaker, writer, filmmaker, and businessman. He connects the dots between science, wellness, ethical business practices, and spirituality. Pirtle tirelessly updates his understanding of the latest evidence to help others change and heal. He developed an evidence-based program for people suffering from stress-related conditions he calls SkillfullyAware ®
Pirtle teaches attunement skills, through the use of meditation and mindfulness, to empower his clients to work towards healthier relationships with themselves, others, and the world. Pirtle, along with two-time Emmy Award-winning director, Frances Causey, produced a full-length documentary film titled,
“Is Your Story Making You Sick”?
Pirtle is the acting CEO for ANU Experience Retreat Center, works privately with clients, hosts multi-day retreats, consults with businesses and teaches for the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program.
You or your business can take a class, work privately or go on retreat with Dr. Pirtle and his team of expertswww.skillfullyaware.com
Learn more about Dr. Pirtle’s documentary and how to host a screening at your healthcare organization or community theater www.story.movie
Kenneth James Moore was born in 1949 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Arizona State University and continued his education as a graduate student at Georgetown University. Political science and international relations were his calling.
Mentored by a former professor who was a Cold War counter-intelligence officer, Ken spent a year long stint as a volunteer alongside Admiral Bobby Inman, the Director of the National Security Agency during its reconstruction phase.
Ken and his wife Patricia moved to Southern California, where Ken worked at Beverly Hills Securities as a commercial loan officer. He quickly moved to the investment banking side of the house and was able to retire at 45.
In 1994, Ken was the victim of a horrific automobile accident. Rehabilitation consumed every moment of the next four years as he relearned how to talk, walk, and swallow solid foods.
Ken was haunted by a promise he had made to his mother at age eight, pledging to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of her youngest brother during WWII, Lt. Billy Weber, a B-29 Bomber pilot. His journey to the Pacific theater lead him to write the books The Hunt for the Life of Riley and Pieces of Wood. Learn more about Ken at kennethjamesmoore.com. Watch the book trailer here: https://bit.ly/BookTrailerPiecesOfWood
Learn more about Ken at kennethjamesmoore.com. Watch the book trailer here: https://bit.ly/BookTrailerPiecesOfWood