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The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 18: Talk Sox Trade TalksAlex and Maddie react to the Red Sox surviving the gauntlet of National League teams, then break down just how much the schedule softens up through the month of August. They pivot to trade rumors surrounding the team, and each picks their ideal trade candidates as the deadline draws near.2025-07-301h 08The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 17: Don't Hit the Panic Button... Yet Alex and Maddie discuss what went wrong during the second half opening series against the Cubs and why Carlos Narvaez has so many catching issues against the Phillies. Then they break down their preferred trade options for the starting rotation, bullpen, and first base. They review some notable rumors from the last week and give their takes on which players from the roster should be available as the deadline draws closer. 2025-07-231h 18The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 16: Red Hot Red SoxAlex and Maddie jump into the ten game winning streak to close the first half of the season and welcome back Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman. Then they discuss just how difficult the second half of the season will be before making some trade deadline predictions and figuring out which of the outfielders is the most likely to be moved.2025-07-161h 30The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 15: Pick a LaneAlex welcomes Caleb Kohn onto the podcast to pinch-hit while Maddie and Adam are both away. They discuss Alex Bregman's return from injury and a possible contract extension. Then they talk through some possible trade deadline scenarios and wrap up with Caleb's pitch for Garrett Crochet to start the MLB All-Star Game.2025-07-011h 21The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 14: Movin' OnAlex and Maddie talk about the resurgence of errors with the Red Sox and wonder if some players need to be shipped out to try and fix that problem. They provide a timeline for when to expect some key contributors to return to the big league squad and live react to Walker Buehler giving up five runs in the top of the first, before moving on to discuss the trade deadline.2025-06-241h 36The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 13: Forever and DeversAlex and Maddie discuss the fallout of the shocking Rafael Devers trade and discuss why maybe the front office made the right call after all. They dive into the exciting call-ups of Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony, plus make the pitch for Carlos Narvaez to win AL Rookie of the Year.2025-06-171h 33The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 12: Bregman Down, Mayer UpWith the injury to Alex Bregman, Maddie, Alex, and Adam discuss the Red Sox infield woes. They look optimistically at Marcelo Mayer’s debut and Garrett Crochet’s dominance after the first inning of his starts. They speculate about a couple possible trade candidates that could keep the Sox above .500.2025-05-271h 51The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 11: If You Ain't First, You're LastWith the injury to Triston Casas, Maddie, Alex, and Adam discuss the ensuing feud between Rafael Devers and Craig Breslow. They discuss first base options both inside the organization and outside, and wrap up by discussing the pitching staff and what exactly to do with Tanner Houck.2025-05-131h 15The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 10: Stealing Home and Stealing Our HeartsMaddie, Alex, and Adam reflect on an exciting series in Cleveland that included Jarren Duran stealing home and being heckled by fans. They look ahead to Lucas Giolito's return and what that means for the Red Sox rotation.2025-04-291h 15The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 9: What's Eating Tanner Houck?Maddie, Alex, and Adam try to wrap up two weeks of ups and downs, including one terrible and one pretty good series against the White Sox. They talk about Trevor Story's hot streak, Tanner Houck's cold streak, and when we can expect Roman Anthony in the Red Sox lineup.2025-04-221h 39The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 8: CrochetMania 2, Electric BoogalooAlex, Adam, and Maddie break down the Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell extensions, discuss the five-game winning streak, get a chance to break some news on the pod, and try to pronounce a lot of player’s names with varying degrees of success.2025-04-081h 22The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 7: Four Down, 158 To GoMaddie, Alex, and Adam try not to overreact to the Red Sox 1-3 start. They find the goodness in Kristian Campbell and Wilyer Abreu's performances while recognizing the historic bad start for Rafael Devers. They also discuss the latest in the Masataka Yoshida saga.2025-03-311h 15
Main JusticeListen to "Trumpland with Alex Wagner: Hold the Line"As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing this week's episode from "Trumpland with Alex Wagner" on attorneys general and their legal battles against Trump's agenda. Numerous lawsuits are underway as efforts ramp up to fight against the Trump administration’s agenda, with the charge led by a select group of attorneys general. On this episode, Alex Wagner heads to Phoenix, Arizona where Democratic state attorneys general organized a town hall for citizens impacted by Trump’s executive orders and DOGE’s targeting of the federal government. Alex speaks directly with some of the AGs behind these legal efforts, includin...2025-03-0732 min
Trumpland with Alex WagnerHold the LineNumerous lawsuits are underway as efforts ramp up to fight against the Trump administration’s agenda, with the charge led by a select group of attorneys general. On this episode, Alex Wagner heads to Phoenix, Arizona where Democratic state attorneys general organized a town hall for citizens impacted by Trump’s executive orders and DOGE’s targeting of the federal government. Alex speaks directly with some of the AGs behind these legal efforts, including Kwame Raoul of Illinois, William Tong of Connecticut, and Letitia James of New York. Then she sits with Arizona AG Kris Mayes, the organizer of the to...2025-03-0732 minThe Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 6: Are the Red Sox Beefin' Or Just Beefy?Alex, Adam, and Maddie speculate if there is any beef between Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman about the third base job or between Devers and ownership over playing time that was promised him. They discuss the competition for second base and why so many Red Sox players appear to be stronger than ever...except Wilyer Abreu.2025-03-041h 51
Pantsuits and Lawsuits with Attorneys General Kris Mayes and Dana NesselLitigation 101 & Pig Butchering ScamsEver wondered how Attorneys General fight harmful policies in court? Or why some lawsuits take years to resolve? In this week’s episode, Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Arizona AG Kris Mayes break down the legal process in a way that makes sense—no law degree required! We’re kicking things off with "Litigation 101"—a crash course on how legal action serves as a defense, why cases take so long, and what terms like standing actually mean. Then, we dive into a major scam targeting people across the country: “Pig Butchering” scams. Joining us a...2025-02-2830 min
David MayesRHYTHM NATION PODCAST EP31 David Mayes - That Summer Feeling
2 David Morales - Celebrate
3 Angelo Ferreri, Pietro Over Jack - Like Honey
4 Fuzzy Hair - Hold Me
5 Kerri Chandler, Treasa 'Diva' Fennie - Heal My Heart (Brokenears Remix)
6 Flash 89 - Rhythm Baby
7 Flauschig - Somebody (Sebb Junior Remix)
8 Zander UK - I Can Feel It
9 2Jays - Don’t You Know
10 Vincent Caira - On The Record
11 David Mayes - Let Me Tell U Sumthin
12 ESSEL, Alex Mills - Give Me Desire
13 Crusy, Tony Romera, Low Steppa - Watch Out
14 Brad Bain - Superman
15 Alex Preston - Sticky Funk
16 David Mayes - Freedom of Ho...2025-02-221h 36The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 5: The Sox Got Their BregmanAlex, Adam, and Maddie discuss the Alex Bregman signing. What does it mean for the Red Sox infield? What does it mean for the Red Sox prospects? What does Rafael Devers think about adding a Gold Glove third baseman to the team? And even with all these questions to answer, Alex still manages to mention Vladimir Guerrero Jr.2025-02-181h 31The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 4: PECOTA Hates The Red SoxAlex, Adam, and Maddie break down PECOTA’s projected standings for the AL East and the discrepancies in the front office regarding the team’s current needs. They also discuss their expectations of player performances for this year and review their potential travel plans to see the Red Sox.2025-02-051h 26The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 3: Buehler? BuehlerAfter returning from the holidays and New Years, Adam, Alex and Maddie discuss the Red Sox signing Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval. They answer questions like: Should Boston go with a six man rotation? If not, which starter pitcher do you leave out of the mix? Should the Red Sox trade Masataka Yoshida? Triston Casas? Wilyer Abreyu? And what is the deal with Roki Sasaki?2025-01-071h 39The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 2: Crochet ManiaAdam, Alex and Maddie discuss the Red Sox first major move of the off-season, trading for Garrett Crochet. They preview what giving up Kyle Teel means for the catching situation moving forward. They dream on what other trades the Red Sox could potentially make and what they might have to give up to facilitate those trades. They also discuss the minor moves of trading for Carlos Narvaez and signing Aroldis Chapman.2024-12-131h 34The Talk Sox PodcastEpisode 1: SotoSox? Feel Free To Veto That Name.Alex, Adam, and Maddie get a chance to sit down and discuss why the Red Sox should sign Juan Soto and the ramifications it would have on the roster. They also get into discussing the future of the catcher position, who the Red Sox should trade Triston Casas for, which big name free agent pitcher the team should sign, and if Dustin Pedroia has a case for the Hall of Fame.2024-12-031h 15
Serious Angler Bass Fishing PodcastFish It, Box It, Trash It with Alex Rudd and Brandon MayesSend us a textOn today's episode we are joined by Alex Rudd and Brandon Mayes for some Fish It, Box It, Trash it! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone.📌 Important Links:Alex Rudd's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexRuddFishingBrandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thatbassfishingdude_/📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your order):25% Off ZMan Chatterbaits (https://omnia.direct/zmanchatterbait)$60 Omnia Gift Card for $50 (https://omnia...2024-11-291h 34
Axis Of KombatAxis Of Kombat - Ep.52 | UFC Vegas 91: Matheus Nicolau vs Alex PerezNobody Does It Better!Jugo & Boogie are back again with a full card breakdown of UFC Vegas 91: Matheus Nicolau vs Alex Perez from a betting perspective. We briefly discussed our previous bets, but kept it short this week due to time constraints. Every one of our bets are always available to check out on our socials :)AXIS OF KOMBAT - TIMESTAMPS(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:41) - Betting Recap(00:01:31) - Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gabriel Benítez(00:04:56) - Ivana Petrović vs Na Liang(00:07:42) - James Llontop vs Chris Padilla(00:11:18) - Ketlen Souza vs Ma...2024-04-2650 min
MMAPlay365 - On The MoneylineUFC Vegas 91 - Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez FULL CARD PREDICTIONSOn The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Vegas 91 - Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. //////////Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details:Next Event ($4.99) - www.www.mmaplay365.com/product/next-event-subscriptionMonthly ($9.99) - www.www.mmaplay365.com/product/monthly-subscriptionAnnual ($99.99) - www.www.mmaplay365.com/product/annual-subscriptionAre you a Handicapper? Join the Tape Index to make tape studying quicker a...2024-04-2247 min
David MayesLet There Be House #1Sally C - Downtown
Sally C - Nasty
Hipp E - R U Feelin Me
Alex Lee - I’m Gonna Go Out
Sally C - Control
Sally C - Give It To Me
Sally C - OG Chunker
Urulu - Flight Pattern
The Hug Club - Just Can’t Get Enough
Sally C - Let’s Get this
Sally C - All Love
Cromie - Landbridge
Hipp E - Ree-Spec2024-03-291h 02
Story of the FightUFC Vegas 74: Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi | Highway Robbery | Alex Caceres BANGERALERT: Next week you are welcome to join us LIVE on our YouTube Channel at 9am PST/11am CST if you wanna comment and laugh along with Will, Miro, and Rich! Otherwise, hit us up any way you like including by email to have your questions answered in our mailbag episode! Please leave a rating and a review along with a subscription, and check out our YouTube channel to like & subscribe!
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Jacksonville Commercial Real EstateS02 E36 - Marie Mayes - Teaching the Next Generation of EntrepreneursThis week we *literally* sit down with the Director of the Center or Entrepreneurial Studies and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University, Marie Mayes. When she isn't improving the experience for students on campus, she is teaching Launching New Ventures and New Venture Planning courses. Mayes talks to us about the hurdles for young entrepreneurs in today's world, and what she thinks is the magic that makes the most successful type of business leader.
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Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and...2023-05-1653 min
Untold Radio NetworkUntold Radio AM #137 Area X Bigfoot - Valley of the Apes + Big Thicket with Michael MayesVenture into the unknown with host Doug Hajicek, wildlife researcher extraordinaire and creator of MonsterQuest, as he dives deep into the enigmatic world of cryptids and unexplained phenomena! In this thrilling episode of Untold Radio AM #137, Doug is joined by renowned author and researcher Michael Mayes, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy (NAWAC) and Texas Cryptid Hunter blog owner. Jeff Stewart was unexpectedly called away for volunteer Police duty tonight.🦍 Area X Bigfoot - Valley of the ApesDiscover the secrets of Area X, a remote region believed to be...2023-04-202h 25
Driven To Win142 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Story of Maxwell MayesIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe chats with Maxwell Mayes, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from gym ownership to construction. They explore Maxwell's journey, the value of strategic partnerships, and the role of trust in business success. They also discuss the importance of understanding your business numbers, using technology, and involving your spouse in your business. Finally, they emphasize the importance of community in entrepreneurship.
Host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Maxwell Mayes, a successful entrepreneur in the construction industry turned highly successful consultant. Maxwell shares his journey of how he transitioned from a laborer earning $15/hour to a project manager, and...2023-02-1455 min
Lean Into YouUpdate on Lean Into YouHey everyone, we are going to break for season 3 to give ourselves some time to rest, develop new content, and book new speakers in preparation for season 4 of the show. Thank you to everyone who has followed us since the beginning and to new listeners of the show. We truly couldn't do it without you. As always, follow us on Instagram @leanintoyoupod for episode highlights and self-care tips you can implement in your everyday life. That is all for now but stay tuned for the start of season 4!This project is funded by a grant...2022-09-2101 min
Lean Into YouFree Play and Developing a Philosophy of Openness (Part Two)Cas Holman is a toy designer and play advocate who has spent her entire career creating products that encourage openness and free play. She has worked with Rockwell Group, has been a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and was recently featured on Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design.In part two of our conversation, we talk about how we can begin to break open the boxes we often put ourselves in, and how that might be beneficial to us as adults. To find out more about Cas' work, you can visit her w...2022-09-0739 min
Bass and Brews Fishing PodcastThe Tallest Kayak Angler In The WORLD - That Bass Fishing DudeWelcome Brandon Mayes, That Bass Fishing Dude on the socials, with guest host Shawn the Fisherman.
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Lean Into YouFree Play and Developing a Philosophy of Openness (Part One)Cas Holman is a toy designer and play advocate who has spent her entire career creating products that encourage openness and free play. She has worked with Rockwell Group, has been a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and was recently featured on Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design. In our two-part conversation with Cas, we explore what we mean when we say "free play", some of the reasons why humans tend to create categories for what play is and what it should look like, and how we, as adults, can develop a philosophy of...2022-08-2433 min
Lean Into YouHonoring Diversity by Starting a Daily Wellness JourneyDiversity is a fact of life. As educators we will have new students coming in each year from different socio-economic statuses, abilities, religious backgrounds, gender identities and much more. So, how do we become empowered to honor those different lived experiences of the children in our care, without being intimidated by that diversity?Dr. Denise Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Biola University in La Mirada, California. She conducts research on the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities as they rise through their educational careers. Dr. Reid has authored several articles including, "...2022-08-1037 min
PCOS Diva Podcast183- Spotlight: PCOS Diva Success Story with Dr. Jennifer MayesDiscussion with Dr. Jennifer Mayes about her fantastic healing success using the PCOS Diva Jumpstart program & Meal Plans.
Jennifer is a Professor of English at a community college in Tennessee. She began her journey with PCOS at a very young age.
Besides being an advocate for health and continuing to research and live with PCOS, she also has a YouTube channel, Magical Muses & Monthly Musings, dedicated to her love for makeup and skincare supportive of a PCOS-friendly lifestyle.
She documents her journey with health on her Instagram, jenniferhealthwarrior, and she and her husband, Alex, love to travel and explore new cul...2022-08-0343 min
Lean Into YouConnecting with the Big Picture through AdvocacyAs we've said many times on our podcast, stress often arises in our lives when we get so busy it becomes impossible to look up from what is right in front of us in order to try to have an idea of the bigger picture. We feel powerless to change the course we are set on.Dr. Carol Brunson Day has been working in child care advocacy for over 50 years from the individual center level to the national policy level. She has worked as the CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition, has been the CEO of...2022-07-2742 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Breathing Deep is Calming DownBreathing deep. It sounds simple but we forget to do it all the time. It is so nice, then, to set aside some time to refocus back in on our breath. This guided meditation helps with just that. We found this meditation at lovetoknowhealth.com in an article titled, "9 Guided Meditation Scripts: Short + Long". This is a great article to check out if you want to do more guided meditation work but don't necessarily know where to get started. This meditation specifically was written by Shoshana Hebshi Holt. This project is funded through a...2022-07-1305 min
Lean Into YouOvercoming a Legacy of Racism Within Child CareHow has the history of racism within child care led to the current landscape that we see today? And how can we learn from the past to help change our future?We talk about this and much more in today’s episode with Dr. Iheoma Iruka. Iheoma is a professor teaching at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She's also the Founding Director of the Equity Research Action Coalition. Dr. Iheoma walks us through the ways in which historical racism has shaped the world of child car...2022-06-2946 min
Lean Into YouBecoming an Early Childhood AdvocateWhat is the value of connecting our daily, lived experiences with the bigger picture of what is happening in early childhood policy and advocacy?We talk about this and much more in today’s episode with Shannon Rudisill. Shannon is the Executive Director of the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, an organization that activates private philanthropists to fund advocacy efforts in early childhood.Prior to joining ECFC, Shannon served on the Obama Administration’s senior leadership team for early childhood programs and was the Director of the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Child Care (OCC...2022-06-1536 min
Lean Into YouThe Art of Family EngagementAs an educator, what is our responsibility when navigating how and when to include parents in our curriculum?It's easy to assume that since we are the authority figures, it is our role to impart knowledge and wisdom onto families. In our conversation with Ana De Hoyos O'Connor, we talk about how educators need to dance with parents so they can honor the lived experiences of the families who provide the context for the children we care for.We also talk about how educators can incorporate fun questions into the curriculum to help center that...2022-06-0136 min
Lean Into YouWhat's Coming Up on Lean Into YouWe don't have an episode recorded for today but we want to let you know what we have in store for the next month or two. We are excited to talk with Dr. Carol Brunson Day, Shannon Rudisill, and many other forward thinking individuals who are doing important work to take child care to the next level. Stay tuned. We promise you won't want to miss it. This project is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc. 2022-05-0402 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Remind Yourself That You Are EnoughWe all have moments where we struggle to love ourselves or give ourselves any credit. This short meditation is centered around five affirmations you can repeat to help get in touch with yourself again.This meditation was written by Jenée Johnson and was originally published on www.mindful.org. We highly recommend mindful.org as a resource for continuing the conversation about mindfulness, meditation, and overall wellness.2022-04-2007 min
Lean Into YouDemystifying the Licensing Process in Child CareLicensing...If you have worked in child care long, chances are at some point you've associated licensing with more paper work, more rules, more regulations and you've wondered what the additional benefit is. Or maybe you have started the process to be licensed and become intimidated by how involved the process is. Cynthia Roberts is the Program Manager of the Pre-Licensure Unit with the Tennessee Department of Human Services. In our conversation we talk about why the licensing process is the way that it is, how providers can get started on the journey to becoming l...2022-04-0637 min
Lean Into YouEntering the Workforce from a Place of EmpowermentWhat kinds of things should an educator look for in an employer? What types of questions should you ask in an interview? How do you have a conversation with your supervisor when your growth is leading you away from your child care facility?We discuss all of these things and more in our conversation with Candace Hansen, Small Business Coordinator for the Child Care Resource & Referral Network. We'll also cover why it is vital for educators to have their own set of standards when entering the workforce. Above all, we'll discuss how educators can navigate their professional...2022-03-2336 min
Lean Into YouBecoming an Intuitive Decision Maker (Part Two)What does it mean to be an intuitive decision maker? Is your intuition something you can exercise? In part two of our conversation with Holly Elissa Bruno we talk about strategies that can help you strengthen your intuition, so that you can make decisions you're proud of and that align with your values.Holly Elissa Bruno is a "recovering attorney" who has authored several NAEYC bestsellers like, "Happiness is Running through the Streets to Find You: Translating Trauma's Harsh Legacy into Healing," and "Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration."For more...2022-03-0934 min
Lean Into YouBecoming a Confident Decision Maker (Part One)Do you struggle with making decisions? Listen, we get it. It can be stressful. You want to make the right choice. You are worried about what you may miss out on but choosing one thing over another. You may disrupt your sense of belonging within your community.In this conversation, we talk with Holly Elissa Bruno about the psychology of making decisions, what we are actually afraid of when we make a choice, and how we can confront it to become the most confident decision maker possible. Holly Elissa Bruno is a "recovering attorney" who...2022-02-2337 min
Lean Into YouFostering Creativity and Setting Perfectionism AsideDo you see yourself as a creative person? You might after listening to this conversation with Fran Sorin. In this conversation, we talk with Fran about what creativity actually means, how we are all exercising our creativity on a daily basis, and how cycles of shame and being a perfectionist are the biggest enemies to creativity. For more info on Fran's work you can visit www.fransorin.com.This project is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc. 2022-02-0939 min
Lean Into YouHow to Recognize Compassion FatigueWhat does it mean to work in a compassion profession, and how can you be aware when you might be experiencing compassion fatigue? We get to the bottom of all these questions in our first chat of season 3! Our guest is Becky Haas, who is an author, trainer, and public speaker. Becky leads trainings on trauma informed care, ACE's, and resiliency with groups that range from Early Childhood Educators to police officers and medical professionals. In this conversation we also talk a little bit about the Provider Resilience App, a great tool for educators to...2022-01-2637 min
Thelma and Tom Look LeftTTLL27 - Peoples Alliance of the LeftOK, no music, no editing, just uncut Thelma and Tom, plus a guest appearance by Alex Mayes, leader of The Breakthrough Party.
We wanted to get this episode out there as quickly as possible. It's good news for all of us on the Left who have been wondering how on earth we are ever going to come together as one. This may well be a big step along the way.
In this episode Thelma describes the work that has been done so far, and where we have got to at the moment, and how things...2022-01-2053 min
The Nomadic PodcastEp.176 Adriell MayesOn this episode Alex talks with kettlebell trainer and all round hard worker, Adriell. they dive into a conversation about the kettlebell world with it's versatility and benefits. They also dive into topics of Adriell's journey within the fitness industry and 'finding your people.' This was a really enlightening conversation, we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!2021-11-0751 min
Lean Into YouOur Favorite Moments From Year OneWe've been hosting conversations about self-care for just over a year now, which kind of blows our minds. Thank you to everyone who continues to entrust us with leading these conversations every week. We are going to do season break to prepare for season 3, but before we go, we have curated some of our favorite moments from the first and second season. Enjoy this bonus episode and we can't wait for you to join us again for season 3!2021-09-0828 min
Lean Into YouGetting to the Bottom of Your PassionsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rick Lozano, a keynote speaker, musician, and author. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can begin to understand their passions better. We will cover: 1) What passion means and how we can revamp our understanding of passion 2) Borrowing from other interests in order to adopt a lens for viewing our work 3) How emotional intelligence plays a role in understanding our passions 4) The importance of facilitating a work environment that nurtures its employees' passionsIf you would like to engage more with Rick's wor...2021-07-2843 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Resting with Anxious EmotionsWe all have moments of anxiety. That anxiety affects us all in different ways. This guided meditation will help you slow down and learn how to rest in the midst of your anxious emotions, so you can understand them, and eventually move past them.This meditation was written by Bob Stahl and was originally published on www.mindful.org. We highly recommend mindful.org as a resource for continuing the conversation about mindfulness, meditation, and overall wellness. 2021-07-2110 min
Lean Into YouSeeking the Light and Life in OthersIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Barbara Brown Taylor, a New York Time's bestselling author and retired Episcopal priest and professor. In this conversation, we will talk about what our rituals and traditions can teach us about self-care. We will cover: 1) Barbara Brown Taylor's own seeking journey through her faith tradition 2) How her faith tradition taught her how to ask better questions rather than providing specific answers 3) The importance of rituals and traditions in the search for becoming more fully human 4) How she became inspired by religious traditions outside her own and by thos...2021-07-1454 min
Lean Into YouLevel Up Your Professional Development with TNPALIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Lisa Walsh, the Registry and Training Manager for TECTA. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can really take ownership of their professional development with the Tennessee Professional Archive of Learning. We will cover: 1) What TNPAL is and how it works 2) Why TNPAL is an invaluable tool in a child care setting 3) How TNPAL makes fulfilling licensing requirements easier for directors 4) How TNPAL empowers educators to view their work with young children as a careerIf you would like to find out more...2021-06-3033 min
Lean Into YouBreaking out of the Box with the EnneagramIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Brian Taylor, the Vice-President of the Enneagram Institute. In this conversation, we will talk our how we can use the Enneagram as an evaluation tool to help us break out of self-limiting beliefs. We will cover: 1) What the Enneagram is and how it is structured 2) How we can use the Enneagram as a self-evaluation tool 3) How the Enneagram encourages growth 4) Why it is important for educators to understand the EnneagramIf you would like to engage more with Brian's work or to start the Ennea...2021-06-1642 min
Lean Into YouCultivating Presence through Mindful EatingIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Christopher Willard, a psychologist and education consultant who specializes in mindfulness. In this conversation, we will talk our relationship with food and how we can begin to eat more mindfully. We will cover: 1) What does mindful eating mean? 2) What are some benefits of eating mindfully and how do we do it? 3) How we can strike a balance between self-care and self-indulgence 4) Some mindful eating prompts educators can ask their kids If you would like to engage more with Chris' work you can visit www...2021-06-0239 min
The MANvFAT Wales PodcastLight Bites - In Conversation with Alex MayesIn this podcast resident presenter Champo talks to the amazing Alex Mayes about his MANvFAT journey, his successes and what comes next for him. Find out about MANvFAT Newport and sign up at www.MANvFATfootball.org/Newport Theme music by 'Colours of One' https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JLdqnyAeOFyVSuhiwZYM32021-05-2308 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Cultivating GratitudeIt’s easy to think about things we can be grateful for, family and friends, our basic needs being met. But how hard is it for us to be grateful for growth opportunities that come from challenging times, an annoying person, a moment of disrespect. We wrote this guided meditation as a way of helping us hold both in our hands and viewing both as being worthy of gratefulness. This meditation does require you to write down some lists so it is best to have a journal or notebook for this exercise. If you’d rather make a mental list...2021-05-1910 min
Lean Into YouActivating Fathers During the Early Childhood YearsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Eugene Schneeberg, the Director of Outreach for Fatherhood.gov. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can start to activate fathers during the early childhood years. We will cover: 1) How to identify whether we carry biases about fathers into our work with families 2) Strategies for activating fathers in our child care environment 3) The outcomes for families when fathers are present 4) What educators can do when they encounter a family with an absent father 5) The self-care benefits of leading this work with families2021-05-1238 min
Lean Into YouConnecting with Families by Offering Concrete SupportIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Maureen Hollocker, the director of Great Start Collaborative, an early childhood collaborative which trains educators on utilizing the protective factors in their work with families. In this conversation, we will talk about the importance of connecting with families by offering them concrete supports in their times of need. We will cover: 1) What it means to be a concrete support 2) The importance of self-reflection in being that support to a family 3) What it means to know your community 4) The self-care benefits for educators in leading this work with...2021-05-0538 min
Lean Into YouCreating a Culture of Belonging through Anti-Bias Training (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rebecca Slaby, the Executive Director of Amazeworks. In this two part conversation we will talk about how directors can create a culture of belonging through anti-bias training. In part two, we will cover: 1) Some practical strategies for creating an anti-bias culture in your center 2) How leading this work can operate as a self-care method 3) How the desire to preserve relationships doesn't excuse accountability 4) The consequences of leading this work and how they balance with the benefitsIf you would like to engage more with Rebec...2021-04-2134 min
Lean Into YouCreating a Culture of Belonging through Anti-Bias Training (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rebecca Slaby, the Executive Director of Amazeworks. In this two part conversation we will talk about how directors can create a culture of belonging through anti-bias training. In part one, we will cover: 1) What biases are and some of the misconceptions surrounding having a bias 2) The difference between creating a safe space and creating a brave space 3) What it means to call someone in versus calling someone out 4) How the core of this conversation stems from understanding intent versus impactIf you would like to e...2021-04-1431 min
Lean Into YouDeveloping Strong Racial Identities in ChildrenIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Toni Sturdivant, a researcher and consultant working in forming positive racial identities. In our chat, we will talk about how to lead this work with the children in our care. We will cover: 1) The Clark's "Doll Test" and where there is room for improvement 2) When children start to notice difference and show preference 3) The steps for formulating our own racial identity 4) Strategies for building strong racial identities in childrenIf you would like to engage more with Toni's work, you can visit her websi...2021-04-0739 min
Lean Into YouFocusing on What's Important with ChildcareTennesseeIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Gina Tek, the Senior Director of ChildcareTennessee. In our chat, we will talk about how ChildcareTennessee operates as a resource hub for directors and educators across the state. We will cover: 1) What ChildcareTennessee is 2) The kinds of resources you can find on the website 3) How to apply for enhancement and emergency grants through ChildcareTennessee 4) How ChildcareTennessee is promoting equity across the state 5) How you can register to start receiving services from ChildcareTennesseeTo begin the registration process, visit www.childcaretennessee.com.This pod...2021-03-3134 min
Lean Into YouInside, Outside, and Beyond: Promoting a Nature PedagogyIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Claire Warden, an internationally-renowned advocate for nature-based practices in early childhood education. In our chat, we will talk about promoting a nature pedagogy and what that means for ourselves and our kids. We will cover: 1) What it means to have a nature pedagogy 2) How we can use the four elements to promote a equitable nature-learning environment 3) How to bypass the obstacles that come with documenting nature-based learning 4) Inside, outside, and beyond as three literal and metaphoric spaces we occupy 5) How promoting nature-based learning can slow...2021-03-2445 min
Lean Into YouI Have, I Am, I Can: Cultivating Resiliency in Educators (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we continue our conversation with Pat Stanislaski, the Director of Partnering for Prevention, LLC. In part two of our chat, we will talk about how educators can cultivate resiliency within themselves. We will cover: 1) The five protective factors 2) The importance of reframing obstacles in front of us 3) Using humor as a strategy for cultivating resiliency 4) Asset building through I have, I am, I can affirmations 5) The five domains of post-traumatic growthThis podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Sign...2021-03-1738 min
Lean Into YouWho is Standing Behind You: Cultivating Resiliency in Children (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Pat Stanislaski, the Director of Partnering for Prevention, LLC., an organization which focuses on child abuse prevention training and education. In part one of our chat, we will talk about how educators can develop and cultivate resiliency within the kids in their care. We will cover: 1) How have the protective factors changed Pat's definition of resiliency 2) The research on the resiliency gene and the importance of environmental factors 3) Strategies to cultivate resiliency within kids 4) How educators can be a resource for parents in helping cultivate resil...2021-03-1031 min
Up Close In Personnel with Alex BrownEp. 40 - Adrian Mayes - Leadership Lessons: Creating a Culture of Ownership & AccountabilityThe first person to give me a shot in college football recruiting, Adrian Mayes to this day is one of closest friends and mentors in the industry!
In this week's show, we take a deep dive into the mindset Adrian had when he took over the recruiting department at the University of Houston and peel back the layers of his approach to recruiting!
Starting off the show, we discussed what Adrian looked for when hiring interns. As he prepared for the role of director, he mentions that he studied the Ohio St...2021-03-0741 min
Lean Into YouDo I Need a Mentor?In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Marj Flemming, the founder of Launchpoint Leadership, a consultancy that develops individuals into strong leaders. In our chat, we will talk about how you can know when you may need a mentor. We will cover: 1) What the qualities of a good leader are 2) The dynamics of a mentor/mentee relationship 3) How to diagnose whether you need a mentor or not 4) How to find a mentor and what the benefits are for educators 5) How educators can become mentors in the everyday through "mentoring moments"If you wo...2021-03-0337 min