Rick Plautz - Web3
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Rick Plautz is a Motion Graphics Designer, a Professor of Experience Design and Art Direction students at Virginia Commonwealth University's Brand Center and a sound bath meditation leader. And he's got his eye and mind on the future. In this conversation we talk about Web 3, the next generation of the internet. We also touch on blockchain, crypto currency, NFTs, decentralization of the internet and large internet platforms, the concept of what constitutes value and social media and it's affect on emotional health primarily on young women. We also talk briefly about the...
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Michael Farley - Proper Walk
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Your definition of a "proper walk" is likely very different from Michael Farley's. BIO: Michael Farley is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a retired nonprofit CEO, and an adventurer. He was the leader of , a human services organization based in Goochland VA, for 21 years. Michael has also led adventure trips in the United States and Kenya for the past forty years. Through both a global and local “lens”, he shares those adventures, the lessons learned, and relates how the experiences have helped shaped his own personal and professional values, his leadership...
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Andrey Karpov - TrueAgilityRVA
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Andrey Karpov is Director of Operations for IT4Causes. They provide IT solutions for nonprofit clients. He also has a burgeoning life coaching business in TrueAgility RVA. We get into the weeds and talk about the path that brought him to America from St. Petersburg Russia, early influences, favorite books, wellness practices and his plans to grow TruAgility across the country. Books referenced: Andrey's must have list: Minimalist Way – Erica Layne Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod Internal Engineering – Sadhguru Five Love Languages – Gary Chapman Additional: ...
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Tom Dorney - ReGroup - Veteran Outreach
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Tom Dorney is a Navy vet who served aboard the USS Enterprise and is the current National Director of Resources and Partnerships for ReGroup Foundation. His mission is to advocate for Veterans and First Responders effectively and provide them with the programs and resources they need. Tom also serves as President of the Board of Directors of Adam’s House, a Peer to Peer and Educational support program for grieving children and their families. From the conversation: + + + + + + +
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Dan "Gravelthroat" Wright - Voice Actor
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Dan Wright, a.k.a. "Gravelthroat", is a working voice actor and one-time vocalist for hardcore and metal bands. His raspy, gravelly vocal tones can be heard on national commercials for ACE Hardware and hockey broadcasts and promos on ESPN as well as other places in the media and internet universe. We talk shop about all things VO including breaking down copy, finding the sweet spot in your reads, coaching and gear. We stray a bit too and get into music-related topics and our past histories.
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Jennifer Kell, Heather Pate - Robin's Hope
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Robin's Hope is a Trauma Recovery Center where people healing from emotional trauma can find support, activities, and group discussions focused on developing resilience skills. Jennifer Kell is a licensed clinical social worker and Heather Pate brings expertise through lived experience. The discussion moves through past experience, inspiration of the name Robin's Hope and even significance of the no drama trauma llama, the official mascot of Robin's Hope.
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Jason Wells - Mechanics of Faith
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Jason Wells' nonprofit organization Mechanics of Faith works to help folks facing transportation challenges. Mechanics of Faith provides automotive work free of charge to people who qualify. They also provide training, hold pop-up events and partner with businesses and other nonprofits in serving their community.
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Andrea Starr - Go Forward Team Ride 2021
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Today's guest is Andrea Starr, Director of the Forward Foundation, a nonprofit that assists single parents in financial crisis. The discussion focuses on the 2021 Go Forward Team Ride cycling event on September 18.
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2021 Synapse Nonprofit Neighbor Golf Tournament
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This year's Synapse nonprofit benefit golf tournament at Hunting Hawk Golf Club benefits The Beacon Tree Foundation, Walk To End Alzheimer’s, Soles4Souls and Better2Gether. Purchase tickets for teams or individuals. Come to the dinner and auction hosted by Greg Burton after play ends. Sponsorships are still available. Go to www.synapsehubs.com for info.
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Pete Cann - Laughter Yoga
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Pete Cann the Laughter man is many things including a laughter yoga facilitator, a motivational speaker, an award-winning business owner and podcaster. He works with individuals, groups, organizations and businesses to guide people through the process of practicing laughter to foster positivity, lower stress and improve focus, productivity and feelings of well-being.
info_outlineRyan Kent is a published poet, writer and former vocalist for the band Gritter. His poetry collections include "Hit Me When I'm Pretty", "This Is Why I Am Insane" and "Poems For Dead People" and "Tomorrow Ruined Today" - a collaboration with his Dead Books Publishing co-owner Brett Lloyd. Gritter releases on which he is lead vocalist include "Welcome To The Sinkhole", "Nobody Cares" and a self-titled EP when they were known as "Rube". He's currently working on several projects performing spoken word readings of his work with musical accompaniment.