The Growth and Resilience Network® with Steve Piscitelli: Recent Episodes
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Episode #50 on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel examines core issues associated with adoption. Our guest, John Longbottom, shares his experiences as an adopted child, his ups and downs, and his takeaways regarding adoption. He helps us examine the triad of adoption: The Adoptee, The Adopted Parents, and the Birth Parents.
While the conversation here represents the views and lessons of one man, it reminds us that adoption is more than what happens to or for the adopted child. It affects many for years—if not life. John discusses core issues associated with adoption: Loss, rejection, guilt/shame, grief, identify, intimacy, mastery/control.
He shares the range of emotions he experienced. And his journey led to his realization that each person of the “triad” (adoptee, adopted parents, and birth parents) confronts the same core issues.
Note: During the episode, John’s visit and performance in a college classroom is mentioned. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/eP5AXknH1kg.
Podcast music ("Walk with Me") by ©John Longbottom. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Podcast ©Steve Piscitelli. 2020. The Growth and Resilience Network®
Episode #49 on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel, dives into the emotional, wrenching, jolting, transformative subject of how a parent deals with the death of a child. Does one ever "deal" with it? If so, how? If not, why not? Abby and Michael Steele will help the listening audience understand how they navigated these uncharted waters. In addition to how they chose to move forward, they will share what worked for them and what did not. If you ever found yourself face-to-face with a parent who lost a child, perhaps you did not know what to say or do--and what not to say or do. While their might not be a "How-To Guide" for such circumstances, Abby and Michael share what helped them move forward following the death of their daughter, Liz.
How does a parent deal with such a loss? Is it ever dealt with? Does one ever move on? Is there a so-called new normal?
Ten years later, you will hear the story of two parents and life after the death of their child.
For information about the Liz Rosenfeld Legacy Fund go to https://www.jaxcf.org/donate Search Key Word : Liz Rosenfeld.
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This episode on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel explores the connection between a community’s vitality and access to sustainable homeownership. Beaches Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Curtis Ford and Mary Anne Christensen, Development Director, help us examine how Beaches Habitat helps build communities within a community, the importance and financial realities of sustainable home ownership, and how the greater community can come together to help strengthen the entire community one home at a time.
Music ("T2D") by Billy Bowers©. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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This episode on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel explores the DNA of bands—from the perspective of the women in the band. Beyond the musical talent, what is the "x" factor that keeps the bands together, making music, and connecting with their audiences. In short, what is the "It" of successful bands. And, are there gender dynamics that bands need to content with during formation, rehearsal, and performance.
Seasoned musicians and band members/leaders Lauren Fincham, Tamara Colonna, and Sarah “Mama Blue” Sanders break it down for us.
Topics covered include musical collaboration, respect, gender dynamics, intentionality of purpose, self-care, respect for home-town talent, and potential stumbling blocks for cohesiveness.
Music ("T2D") by Billy Bowers©. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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This episode on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel explores the DNA of bands. Beyond the musical talent, what is the "x" factor that keeps the bands together, making music, and connecting with their audiences. In short, what is the "It" of successful bands.
Seasoned musicians and band members/leaders Brother John Mortensen, The Legendary Roy Peak, and Crucial Eddy Cotton break it down for us in this riveting conversation. Topics covered include basic business principles all bands need to address, dressing for the gig, band names, recording and technology, the importance of respect for people working the club in which the band is playing, laying of "the sauce," and when to pay the band members. If you think a band is just about the stage time, listen to these three talented and veteran band members share lessons learned along the way to becoming The Leaders of the Bands.
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Community transformation does not just appear. It requires vision, thought, communication, respect, difficult questioning, and attentive listening. Transformational leaders help orchestrate that communal dance. They recognize that establishing a “shared vision” requires tough conversations. Everyone around the table typically sees his or her agenda item as the most important. They struggle to understand what “community” means beyond their narrow framework. Intentions may be good, but attention may not stray far from an individual agenda. The bigger picture can get lost in collective monologues.
Two long-time community activists and leaders, Linda and Michael Lanier, sat down with me and shared a few leadership skills and strategies. You can read more in my book "Community as a Safe Place to Land."
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This episode explores how a beach community (Atlantic Beach, Florida) came together to create a venue for musical dreams that in turn helps create pathways for other rainbows.
And when that happens, hope lives. When people take time to listen to and give gratitude for the gifts of others, community strengthens. As Izzy sings in one of her original compositions (at the end of the podcast), “You’re my friend, and I love you.”
For more on this event and community building and sustainability see the book "Community as a Safe Place to Land" by Steve Piscitelli (Atlantic Beach, FL: The Growth and Resilience Network®
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Music ("It Rained Today") by Izzy Moon Mayforth. Used with permission.
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Episode #43: Trust as a Core Value takes us inside The Clara White Mission (www.theclarawhitemission.org) in Jacksonville, Florida.
Today the Clara White Mission feeds, houses, educates, and ministers to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the homeless and low-income. Regardless of the service provided, the goal is to provide relevant training and support for long-term self-sufficiency.
CEO and President of the Clara White Mission, Ms. Ju’ Coby Pittman, understands that each client arrives at the front door “broken, with a laundry bag of challenges,” and in need of someone to believe in and assist them. They require a community of resources.
But how does an agency ministering to the needs of a transient population develop a sense of community? Is that even possible? Pittman told me it is possible, and it comes down to one core value. Trust.
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This SPECIAL podcast episode complements my latest book "Community as a Safe Place to Land." The book builds on 7 core values for purpose and growth—7 core values that can help communities grow: relationships, relevance, resources, rainbows, responsibility, reflection, and resilience. They all inter-connect and support one another. As followers of this podcast channel know from previous episodes, each of the book’s 7 sections opens with a transformational story about community. During the writing of the book I had the opportunity and honor to visit with the amazing people who make up those stories. That resulted in 7 podcast episodes. You can access each live episode through my website @ https://stevepiscitelli.com/media-written/community-as-a-safe-place-to-land. This episode features one short clip from each of those stories. The order represents the order you will find their stories in the book. So, let’s get started!
To order the book, visit www.stevepiscitelli.com. '
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Episode #42 looks at one community's challenges and hope. When people move toward their collective rainbows—their dreams—the community can see all manner of hope and possibility. Whether they seem impossibly distant or close at hand, they need to marshal strength, energy, and resources to move forward. The community members step up and take responsibility for vision and actions. We have heard that the village raises up a child. But what can be done if the village itself needs to be raised up? What do we do, for instance, if the village has inadequate infrastructure, health disparities, high crime and poverty, lack of accessible pharmacies and fresh foods, and educational and financial literacy challenges? Threatened on many levels, the village nears the breaking point. If you’re Executive Director George Maxey, you listen and help the villagers create a movement--the New Town Success Zone movement.
More can be found in my newest book Community as a Safe Place to Land.
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his episode of The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel focuses on the power of resources for community building and sustainability. If you look for the best resource in a community, look to the people. A community is more than bricks, mortar, stores, streets, and parks. Those, to be sure are important resources…but it’s the people who remain the biggest asset.
Celebration, Florida is a community that understands that premise. You will hear from Gloria Niec the executive director of the Celebration Foundation; Mary Pat Rosenthal, their program manager; and Eileen Crawford, a foundation board member. In particular they will educate us about one of their signature programs: Thriving In Place. You can read more about all of this in my July 22, 2018 blog post at www.thegrowthandresiliencenetwork.net. They, also, will be featured in my forthcoming book on community building and sustainability. Thriving In Place proves a home is more than the sum of its architectural codes, zoning requirements, and pedestrian friendly streets. Home is a feeling of comfort, peace, and community.
Music ("T2D") ©Billy Bowers. Used with permission. www.billybowersjax.com
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Episode #40 of The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel explores the importance of relationships to building and sustain a community. This is part of The 7Rs for Purpose and Growth. The Reverend Billy Hester of Savannah's Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, along with Lay Leader, Preston Hodges, Jr., explain how a congregation not only resurrected itself but continues to thrive today because of the power of the people. Leaders and congregants have come to embrace values of acceptance, authenticity, listening, reflection, vulnerability, and growth.
Sit back and listen how one congregation continues to evolve and develop its community as a safe place to land.
Music ("T2D") ©Billy Bowers. Used with permission. www.billybowersjax.com
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Episode #39 of The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel explores the interconnections of community, resilience, relationships, and breast cancer. You will hear from two Jacksonville, Florida community activists who have been voices for the countless women facing a breast cancer diagnosis. One as a survivor, and one as an organizer for survivors. Both helped those diagnosed with breast cancer develop their own voice.
Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks was enjoying life as a bass guitar player, magazine editor, and newlywed, when she got the news in 1986 that she had breast cancer. In 1988 she formed the support group “Bosom Buddies.”
Jeannie Blaylock, co-anchor of the evening news for First Coast News (Channel 12) in Jacksonville, Florida, was not a cancer survivor. Nor was she living with a diagnosis. She was grappling, however, with the sudden and tragic death of her twenty-nine-year-old friend to breast cancer. In 1993, Jeannie used her visibility as a news reporter to shed light on the topic. She initiated “Buddy Check 12,” encouraging women to connect and remind one another, on the 12th of each month, to conduct a breast self-exam. With her persistence the station aired segments showing actual models conducting breast exams in the shower, lying down, and sitting up. This was unheard of for the time and market. And most definitely needed. The first night, the station received 234 calls from women.
Thanks to these two forces of nature, a door had been opened and once the conversation started, no one was going to stop it.
Music (“T2D”) by ©Billy Bowers. Used with permission. www.billybowersjax.com
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Episode #38 of The Growth and Resilience Network podcast channel explores the world of improv comedy. What is it? Why do it? How does it benefit our world and the people who perform it? Co-founders of the Mad Cowford Improv Comedy troupe (http://www.madcowford.com/) Rachel Stromberg and Johnny K break it down for us.
Music ("T2D") by ©Billy Bowers and use with permission. www,billybowersjax.com.
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Welcome to the Third Anniversary Celebration of The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel. Here, in 30 minutes, you will be able to grab the best of the best. The best my conversation guests had to share during the past 12 months. Twenty guests offered insights about 4 themes: 1. Importance of being true to yourself; 2. Power of relationships for hope and resilience; 3. Weak signals from the future; and 4. Empathy. The guests included Entertainer Mike Shackleford (with concert promoter Ray Lewis); Pole Dancers and Fitness buffs Shannon Burbridge, Carol Cullen, Christie Loesch; artist Gary Mack; four participants in the Brooks Adaptive Sports Program; college student Elijah Armstrong; attorneys Camille Wilson and Fernando Dutra; development director Mark Johnson (with me); four Atlantic Beach (FL) 5th grade leaders; and the Rev. Liz Teal (animal-assisted interventions). You will note I have two "final" clips--the students and Rev. Teal. There was just too much of a good thing this year to have only one ending! Thanks for listening and sharing and supporting.
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Music by Billy Bowers©. Used with permission. www.billybowersjax.com.
Episode #36. "How Can You Help Heal The World?" examines the topic of animal-assisted intervention. Reverend Elizabeth Teal help us understand pet therapy/service dogs/working dogs help people access their life, liberty, and happiness. She share insights about the qualities of therapy dogs, basic skills, and, her basic message that we all have the power to make a difference in our piece of the world.
Pet therapy is a service that needs to be entered mindfully and with all appropriate training and registrations. It is more than just having a "friendly and happy dog." Much more. And Rev. Teal shares the differences between pet therapy dogs and service dogs--what they are and what they are NOT.
For more about her go to her website at https://ministryofanimals.org/.
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Episode #35. "Confidence from the Inside Out While Hanging Upside Down: The Power of Pole Dancing" examines the attraction, challenge, and transformation pole dancing has for its adherents. Shannon Burbridge (www.auraaerialandyoga.com), Carol Cullen, and Chrisite Loesch help us understand a form of fitness they say addresses the whole person (physcially, emotionally, spiritually). Their insights also give us a view of why some may hold a negative image of pole dancing--and why they have found it empowering, freeing, and confidence building.
Music by Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com). All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Episode #34: "Promoting Original Music, Local Musicians, and Touring Performers." Concert Presenter Ray Lewis and Performing Songwriter Mike Shackelford speak about the importance of quality venues for our performing artists.
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In Episode #33 on The Growth and Resilience Network® podcast channel, Attorneys Camille Wilson and Fernando Dutra (www.wilsondutra.com) share ideas, strategies, and insights about protecting intellectual property. Topics include: performing due diligence when contracting with an attorney, reasons to protect your intellectual property, a mistake creative types make regarding their creative property, the so-called poor man's copyright, and difference between copyright, trademark, and patent. They also give insights into "virtual law."
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Former teaching colleague and current Director of Development for The Arc of Alachua County, Mark Johnson stopped by The GRN studio to guest host this episode. His guest? Me. Yes, we turned the tables and he interviewed me about the promises and challenges of public education. Our topics ranged from the power of a good teaching, to the importance of being a "maverick," to appropriate resources for teachers, to funding and the "marketplace," to, finally the hope and future of public education.
This would be an instructive podcast to listen to with your team, neighbors, school advisory team, and community at large. Go beyond my (Steve's responses). Use Mark's probing questions as a way to begin or continue a true conversation (not pontification; not collective monologues; not yelling). Listen, share, learn.
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For Episode #31 we visit with visual artist, Gary Mack. He shares his views and experiences when it comes to the interplay between art, community, passion, drive, connections, influence, and resilience.
For more about Gary and his creations from the heart, go to www.garymackart.com.
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This episode follows up on a topic we explored in our April 2017 podcast titled “Enhancing Life Through Sports and Recreation" (https://youtu.be/imSNwj8aEsE). We had a specific focus at that time on people with disabilities. In addition to the usual work-life demands, our friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors with disabilities have a few more challenges to address on a daily basis. How do they do it? What services are available for them?
This episode shines the spotlight on four participants from that program who will tell us what this program means to them and their fellow participants.
Don Bergman
Sarah Williford
Matt Sechrist
Chris Fonner
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This episode looks into the connection between growth, resilience and accommodations for our students. While there are laws/mandates that guide accommodation requests and approval, what happens if a student does not get what he/she needs? How can students advocate for themselves—and how can parents advocate for their children? Sometimes the process might seem overwhelming.
Elijah Armstrong helps us (begin to) sort through these topics. Elijah, a college student at the time of this recording, explains accommodations from the perspective of someone who challenged (in court) his high school for appropriate classroom accommodations. He uses that experience to share his insights about what parents, students, and the school personnel can do to help students.
His website: www.equalopportunitiesforstudents.org.
You can read more about the lawsuit, Elijah mentions in the podcast at these two links:
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-05-10/story/jacksonville-mother-alleges-disability-discrimination-against-sick-son
http://jacksonville.com/metro/news/education/2017-05-10/duval-school-district-settles-stanton-discrimination-suit-80000.
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My guests for Episode #28 take a look at leadership as it relates to elementary school students. And their perspective is that of student leaders. Listen to four 5th grade students who lead their 1st-5th grade classmates at Atlantic Beach Elementary School (Florida). How do they help themselves and their classmates reflect and grow when it comes to experiences with failure, for instance? Or bullying? Or simply the challenges of childhood? What are the attributes of effective leaders?
Rather than listen to "adults" tell us what the students need to do, for this episode we hear about leadership in their own voices!
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June 2017 marks the second anniversary of The Growth and Resilience Network(TM) podcast channel. Join me for this retrospective of the guests who took time to share insights about growth and resilience. I have grouped the clips into categories (with a few guests to each category). Here are the approximate points at which each category starts:
It's about the audience: 00:00
Leadership: 05:34
Working parents and work-life integration: 06:24
Thriving with disabilities: 09:44
Children and resilience: 12:36
Physical fitness and discipline: 16:18
Women, entrepreneurship and leadership: 17:18
Creativity: 22:44
Planet earth and climate change: 28:11
Community service and integration: 30:58
Curiosity and making a difference: 37:29
It's not about me. It's about you: 39:29
*A comment about the soundtrack: 40:04
You can also download this podcast at http://www.piscitellipodcasts.libsyn.com/ and on iTunes.
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Episode guest and experienced middle school teacher John Louis Meeks, Jr. helps us examine resilience as it relates to middle school students. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. How do we help them reflect and grow when it comes to experiences with failure, for instance? Or bullying? Or simply the trials and tribulation of early adolescences? And what role do parents and teachers play?
All photos of John in a school setting provided and cleared by John Louis Meeks, Jr.--and used here with his permission.
You can also download this podcast episode by going to Libsyn.com (http://piscitellipodcasts.libsyn.com/...) or to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/g...).
Thank you for sharing. A kind review on iTunes would help this podcast channel as well.
Music soundtrack (used with permission) provided by (c) Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com).
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Occupational Therapist and Program Manager Alice Krauss gives us an inside look at a free, community-based multi-sport program that serves individuals living with physical and/or visual disability. She tells us how Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation nurtures a higher quality of life with its holistic focus on Fun, Fitness, and Friendship!
You can also download this podcast episode by going to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/g...). Thank you for sharing. A kind review on iTunes would help this podcast channel as well.
Music soundtrack (used with permission) provided by (c) Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com).
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This month's podcast episode explores the topic of women and and their involvement (or lack of involvement) with community development. Guest speaker, Chris Hoffman (City Council Member, Business Owner, Executive Director) reflects on why more women are not involved in community development--and what needed resources they can bring to the conversations in their communities. See http://stevepiscitelli.com/media-broadcast/podcast for more details.
Music by Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com). Used with persmission.
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Songwriter, guitar player, and entertainer Neil Dixon joins us for this episode. Neil shares his insights about the art of songwriting. "Listen to your heart," Neil advises. Along the way, Neil will share insights about writing, connecting with an audience, and being true to one's self on this journey.
Music by Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com). Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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For this episode, we take a different perspective as we look at resilience and it’s relationship to climate. Scientist and environmental consultant Adam Hoyles. www.onsiteec.com helps us move through the rhetoric. Among other topics, Adam will help us understand why we should care about climate change, why it's so controversial, and the human impact.
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Music by Billy Bowers. Used with permission. www.billybowersjax.com
Public radio host, reporter and producer Melissa Ross helps us examine resilience and the media. The various forms of mass media are often piled on for real or perceived shortcomings and failings. The reality is that “it” is not some disembodied entity. Our media is made up of people….the reporters, the journalists, anchors, directors, producers, hosts, personalities, on-camera and off-camera workers. Real people.
How do they do what they do? From the process of what they do, to the stamina—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and how do they stay resilient?
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Music by Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com). Used with permission.
A wonderfully instructive and illuminating conversation with centenarian, Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne. This young-at-heart woman has known and worked with celebrities and leaders from around the world. Uplifting and positive with practical wisdom.
Among her numerous achievements, Dr. Kinne was the first woman to serve as dean of a fine arts college, the first woman to serve as president of a Florida university, and the first woman to join the Rotary Club of Jacksonville and serve as its president. She is the Chancellor Emeritus of Jacksonville University. And so much more...
Sit back, listen, learn, and enjoy. A true delight.
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The GRN October podcast takes a look into the connection between growth, resilience and life with physical impairments. Specifically, we will hear from a young woman who is Dual Sensory Impaired (both visually and auditory-wise; sometimes this is referred to as “deafblindness.”) And while setbacks present themselves, she is thriving--an inspiring example of resilience.
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This podcast presents a powerful series of stories from the Children's Program at The Sulzbacher Center in Jacksonville, Florida.Program Manager, Maxine Engram guides us through the challenges and successes that homeless children have. It truly does take a village.
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If we want to change anything, we have to notice what we are doing. We have to have an awareness—we have to shine a spotlight on that thing.
In the studio to help us sort through how to become aware, question assumptions and create actions are two award-winning Associate Professors from Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC: Emily Moore and Lori Dees. They will share how they and their Wake Tech colleagues engage in mindful reflective practice with their PRO Project (https://www.coursesites.com/s/_PROProject)
Thank you for sharing and leaving a review.
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This episode focuses on the connection of music to wellbeing, community, creativity, and resilience. It's a bit longer than my other episodes due to the nature of the recording and the number of guests who volunteered to participate on this particular evening.
Recorded live at Brucci's Pizza (Jacksonville, FL) during a music event in May of 2016.
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For this episode we look into growth and resilience for ex-offenders. How do they “bounce back” and become an integral and functioning member of their communities and for their families? In fact, we will see how it is impossible to separate the offender from the community when it comes to resilience.
To help us sort through some of this is Mr. Kevin Gay, President and CEO of Operation New Hope, a community development corporation in Jacksonville, Florida. In a little less than two decades, ONH has restored in that area of Jacksonville more than 80 homes and initiated the Ready4Work program for ex-offenders working with over 5000 people during this time. He and his team are on their way to replicate their “model to provide faltering communities and people in struggling situations a renewed chance at life, a renewed sense of being and a restored sense of purpose.” And his work has captured the attention of not one, not two but, three US presidents. You will want to set aside time for this powerful conversation. Thank you for sharing with family, friends, and community leaders.
The music ("T2D") for this episode was written, performed, and recorded by Billy Bowers (www.billybowersjax.com). (c) Billy Bowers. All rights reserved. This podcast is (c) 2016 by Steve Piscitelli. All rights reserved.
GRN took to the road to bring you the powerful story of an organization whose mission is to serve and advocate for an under-served population in north-central Florida. We traveled to Gainesville, Florida, to have a conversation with representatives of The Arc of Alachua County (www.arcalachua.org).
The Arc has two basic functions. First and foremost, they are a direct service provider in Alachua County (FL) to almost 300 adults and children whose needs range from intellectual disabilities, spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Services include residential settings, transitional living, supported independent living, sheltered employment, mobile work crews, supported employment, adult day training, community inclusion, and behavioral support.
The Arc's other main function is to serve as an advocate for all persons with developmental disabilities regardless of where they may live or who may provide support to them.
This is a powerful story about resilience, listening, community, dedication, love and intentionality.
The music ("T2D") for this episode was written and performed by Bill Bowers (http://billybowersjax.com/) (c) and all rights reserved by Billy Bowers. Used with permission for this episode.
Kirk Farber, Executive Director of F.A.C.E. (www.face4kids.org), stopped by the GRN Studio to share how he and his organization makes a difference in the lives of school children. He shares insights about how he helps students tap into fitness and character development. Music by Billy Bowers. Used with permission. (c) Billy Bowers. www.billybowersjax.com. Podcast (c) 2016 by Steve Piscitelli. All rights reserved. www.stevepiscitelli.com.
Pepper Lindsey, CEO of Lindsey Films, stopped by the GRN Studio to share her experiences as an entrepreneur and film producer. She shares insights about her early influences, working with her soulmate, and how to stay relevant and resilient in a very competitive field. She also challenges the listeners with "How do you define success? What is success to you?" More about Pepper can be found at www.lindseyfilms.com.
Music by Billy Bowers. Used with permission. (c) Billy Bowers. ww.billybowersjax.com.
Podcast (c) 2016 by Steve Piscitelli. All rights reserved.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about priorities that include: family first, meaningful communication, trust, the wise use of technological resources, and maintaining balance. My guest, Brian Crawford (a businessman), will share his insights and practical strategies for working parents. "Follow your heart," Brian advises.
Music (c) Billy Bowers. www.billybowersjax.com.
Podcast (c) 2016. Steve Piscitelli. All rights reserved.
Join us for this inspiring conversation about attitude, behavior and personal drive. Eileen Crawford shares heart-warming personal stories and professional insights about growing up and thriving with vision impairment. For more information on Eileen, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, please visit: http://counselingforfamilyhealth.com/ACFH/Eileen.html.
Music by Billy Bowers. www.billybowersjax.com. Used with permission.
Podcast (c) 2016. Steve Piscitelli. www.stevepiscitelli.com
Physical fitness is part of life fitness. Why do many of us "fall off the fitness wagon"? Personal trainer (and competitive power lifter) Charles Bailey provides insights from nearly 30 years working with people on their life fitness goals. As Charles points out, we were born with this body--shouldn't we learn it, know it, take care of it? He also reminds us to work smartly, check with a doctor, choose a trainer wisely, be mindful about diet--among other strategies.
Soundtrack by Billy Bowers (used with permission). See www.billybowersjax.com for more information about Billy's music.
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A conversation with award-winning writer Matt Soergel about how all of us can find inspiration in what we do. Curiosity, integrity, trust and discipline are a few of the topics we discuss. The takeaway: We all have the potential to make a difference in our community.
Podcast (c) 2015. Steve Piscitelli. Music by Billy Bowers. For more information go to www.stevepiscitelli.com.
Listen in as our episode guest, the Reverend Don R. Lynn, provides insights on resilience and how to find our own thin places. A few of our topics on the way to resilience and thin places include: making meaning, reflecting on our actions, understanding boundaries, and recognizing assumptions.
Music by Billy Bowers. All rights reserved (c). Used with permission.
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Steve Piscitelli has a conversation with Katie Mahan, a working mother with insights to share on well-being and balance. With humor and analysis, Katie helps us scratch the surface on some fundamental questions about work-life balance for working parents--from the mother's perspective. Soundtrack (T2D) by Billy Bowers(c), all rights reserved; used with permission. Podcast by Steve Piscitelli (c) 2015. All rights reserved.
Steve Piscitelli has a conversation with songwriter and visual artist Shawn Eager in this concluding episode of the Creativity podcast. Topics in this episode include: inspiration; completing the process; importance of story; confidence; persistence; criticism and feedback. Shawn finishes with a 3 step Call-to-Action. For more on Shawn, please visit www.reverbnation.com/shawneager. Music "T2D" by Billy Bowers; used with permission. Podcast (c) 2015 Steve Piscitelli.
Steve Piscitelli has a conversation with songwriter and visual artist Shawn Eager. Topics in this episode include: defining creativity; creative spark and spirit; importance of teachers; connection of art and creativity; listening to the internal dialogue; and mental locks and schooling. For more on Shawn, please visit www.reverbnation.com/shawneager. For the conclusion of Steve's conversation with Shawn, click on Episode #5: Creativity (Part 2): Seeking Inspiration & the Road to Your Heart. Music "T2D" by Billy Bowers (used with permission).
In this second part of a two-part podcast, Dr. John Wall and I examine the characteristics of effective leadership. Be sure to click on Episode#2: Transformational Leadership (Part 1) to hear the beginning of this podcast on leadership. Thanks for tuning in! Make it a great day.
In this first part of a two-part podcast, educator Dr. John Wall and I examine the characteristics of effective leadership. The conclusion of this conversation will be aired in Episode#3: Transformational Leadership (Part 2). Music ("T2D") by (c) Billy Bowers.
A conversation with songwriter and entertainer Mike "Shack" Shackelford. Hosted by Steve Piscitelli. Using stories and insights from four decades of entertaining/music/songwriting experience, "Shack" shares simple strategies to help you turn mindful preparation into powerful presentations. Whether you are a musician, CEO, student, sales representative or community activist you need to mindfully prepare before you can successfully present your idea, product, or cause.