RJ Zimmerman - Untapped Keg
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RJ Zimmerman has been sober from alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictive substances and activities for 8 years. He started the "Untapped Keg" podcast to address and create a community of people who are trying to life a fuller life without the barriers that certain substances and activities can create. But also included in that community are people who want others to live according to what is best for them and choose to indulge in certain substances and activities within reason and responsibly. He talks about a culture that all but requires people to partake lest they...
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Maryfrances Porter - Nonprofits and Strategic Data
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Maryfrances Porter of Partnerships for Strategic Impact works with nonprofits in collecting and analyzing data to help them tell their story more effectively and bring clarity in illustrating the impact they are making. Partnerships for Strategic Impact
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Fear The Reaper, Not A.I.
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In this Good Eye BLOGcast, I muse on the advancement of A.I. and its effect on people and industries that, historically, have been the exclusive domain of humans. As a voiceover artist, whoddathunk that computers would one day be gunning for my job. But I'm convinced that you need to face these advancements head-on. Lean into what makes us human. What other choice do we have?
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Leadercast RVA - Bryan Berry and Aaron Lee
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and are both leadership coaches. And they both wish there was a better way to describe what it is they do since they both focus on people and how they work together. They're bringing for a diverse lineup of speakers. Our conversation ranges from coming to terms with the person in the mirror, old leadership styles versus new, leading by dealing with people as the individuals they are and following your passions as the best means of becoming successful. Bryan and Aaron share their experiences and what brought them to this point including Bryan literally facing...
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Greg Hofbauer - Hofbauer Consulting - Nonprofit Training and Development
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Greg Hofbauer of Hofbauer Consulting helps businesses and nonprofits overcome tech challenges thereby helping them reach customers and supporters which leads to growth. These days he's leaning more into the nonprofit side of things which is where our conversation leads.
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HCB2 - Hitting Cancer Below The Belt - Mindy Conklin
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Melinda (Mindy) Conklin has worked in the health and wellness industry for 30 years. She has a master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Human Development and a master’s degree in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Melinda lost her young husband to colorectal cancer in 2011. After her loss, she left her career as a mental health clinician and she founded Hitting Cancer Below the Belt - a Richmond, Virgina based nonprofit organization dedicated to colon health and colorectal cancer prevention. Melinda’s personal and professional experience in the field of mental, emotional,...
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Laurel Marr - Death Doula
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Laurel Marr's website states that the term "doula" is a Greek word that means "a woman who serves". While traditionally associated with childbirth, a doula is also someone who assists in a variety of ways with the end-of-life process, supporting the patient, family, caregivers and loved ones. In this conversation we discuss when it might be a good idea to enlist the services of a doula, when it might not be and some of the things we might not consider with which a doula could help. Learn more about Laurel and doula care on her website at
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Go Forward Together Ride Recap
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Today's episode is a recap of the 3rd Annual Go Forward Together Ride. It was recorded at Final Gravity Brewing, the start/finish line for the ride and site of the after party. The after party actually became the main event as we had to cancel the ride due to remnants of Hurricane Ian rolling in and a state of emergency having been declared. Safety is always the #1 priority. Participating in the discussion are : -Andrea Starr - Executive Director of the Forward Foundation -Dan Cherkis - Forward Foundation cyclist advisory board and ride leader of the Carytown Bicycles...
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Susanna Calvert - Family and Community Healing
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Susanna Calvert is the founder of the Foundation for Family and Community Healing. Their mission is to "empower us all to create healthy, positive, rewarding relationships woth ourselves, each other, Earth, and the loving force greater than ourselves". What started as something Susanna began in 2018 following several tragic life events now reaches internationally helping people "change their behavior, and change their world." Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 18, at the , , ,
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Jonah and Natalie - Cycling Safety and Awareness
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Jonah Holland was struck and killed by a drunk driver last Saturday, August 13 while cycling along Osbourne Turnpike near Richmond. She was cycling with Natalie Rainer who was also struck and remains hospitalized. Jonah was an avid cyclist and swimmer and a member of numerous community organizations as is Natalie. At the time of release of this podcast there are several ways to help. A "Take Them A Meal" page has been set up for Jonah's family, but states that the schedule is full. You can contact the organizer for other ways to help. A GoFundMe page has...
info_outlineToday's guest is Aaron Kirkpatrick, Artistic and Education Manager with Arts for Learning, the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They integrate the arts in learning programs and workshops to improve students' literacy skills, motivation to read and ability to learn. They also provide artists opportunities to share their knowledge and talents through performance and instruction.