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Ageless Radiance ClubTighten and Lift: The Non-Surgical Approach to Youthful Skin with Dr Amy Chahal | Cosmetic PhysicianRaised in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Amy Chahal completed her medical training in Australia and is now a practising cosmetic physician in Surry Hills, Sydney. Dr Amy is renowned for her passion for education and helping clients achieve radiant skin, utilising minimally invasive, combination therapies and treatments. The conversation covers a range of aesthetic treatments and modalities, including the shift away from filler and injectables, the anatomy of ageing, non-surgical options for lift and firmness, threads for lifting and volumizing, and the role of laser in skin rejuvenation. We also explore the new regenerative technologies, including radio frequency...
2024-09-1812 min
The Grateful Thread PodcastEpisode 39: Amy Milne of Quilt AllianceAlternate Title: You Should Label Your Quilts...
We've been tradeshow buddies with Amy Milne of Quilt Alliance for about a year now, and have had this interview in the works for just as long! We have been anxiously waiting to capture the beautiful and powerful conversations that we share in person for you, our listeners, and are so thrilled to introduce you to this incredible human and her work.
Quilt Alliance seeks to document, preserve, and share American quilting heritage by collecting the rich stories that historic and contemporary quilts, and their makers, tell about...
2024-07-081h 12The Grateful Thread PodcastEpisode 39: Amy Milne of Quilt AllianceAlternate Title: You Should Label Your Quilts...
We've been tradeshow buddies with Amy Milne of Quilt Alliance for about a year now, and have had this interview in the works for just as long! We have been anxiously waiting to capture the beautiful and powerful conversations that we share in person for you, our listeners, and are so thrilled to introduce you to this incredible human and her work.
Quilt Alliance seeks to document, preserve, and share American quilting heritage by collecting the rich stories that historic and contemporary quilts, and their makers, tell about...
2024-07-081h 12
Ageless Radiance ClubTighten and Lift: The Non-Surgical Approach to Youthful Skin | Dr Amy Chahal | Cosmetic PhysicianRaised in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Amy Chahal completed her medical training in Australia and is now a practising cosmetic physician in Surry Hills, Sydney. Dr Amy is renowned for her passion for education and helping clients achieve radiant skin, utilising minimally invasive, combination therapies and treatments. The conversation covers a range of aesthetic treatments and modalities, including the shift away from filler and injectables, the anatomy of ageing, non-surgical options for lift and firmness, threads for lifting and volumizing, and the role of laser in skin rejuvenation. We also explore the new regenerative technologies, including radio frequency...
2024-06-1754 min
Lost Ladies of LitKim and Amy Catch Their Book BreathSend us a textIn this special catch-up episode, we take a breather to share updates and insights from our recent reads, including works by Sylvia Townsend Warner and Radclyffe Hall. Amy introduces a quirky new business idea inspired by silent disco and Shakespeare, and we invite listeners to text feedback using a new ‘text us’ feature. Plus, we tease upcoming episodes, including one on screenwriter Elaine May, and announce exclusive bonus content for Patreon members. Tune in for a mix of literary chat and listener engagement!Discussed: A Chan...
2024-05-2122 min
Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProEasy as 1, 2, 3! How to Steward and Support Your Community so They Fundraise More for Your OrganizationIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Keith Clarke, Director, Corporate & Community Partnerships at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Keith started his career at PMCF as a Coordinator, and his passion for fundraising to eradicate cancer in his lifetime is what has kept him going strong 14 years later. You will often hear Keith mention the word "lucky" throughout this episode and while luck may be in the stew, we also know that a lot of hard work, belief and willingness to be bold has helped his organization get to where they are today. Keith talks about...
2024-05-0242 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHot Seat Coaching: Bowls for Beds in support of Home HorizonIn this episode, your host Amy Milne kicks off our hot seat coaching series with Pam Osmond, Fund Development Manager at Home Horizon, a local charity in Collingwood, Ontario that provides transitional housing, programs and support for youth at risk of homelessness. (Side note: if you haven't already listened to our episode with Pam, make sure you do that!). The event on the hot seat? The 15th annual Bowls for Beds, which involves selling and auctioning off bowls that are hand-painted by local youth and artists. One of Amy's superpowers is being able to drill deep into the 'why...
2024-04-2533 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProStop and Smell the Roses: Why It's Important to Celebrate Life's MomentsOn the eve of her 50th birthday, your host Amy Milne takes a moment to reflect on the past five decades which have been filled with both ups and downs, and she wouldn't change it for anything. Amy's gratitude for the life she has shines through as she shares her mantra and daily reminder with us to live life to the fullest each and every day. She truly believes in the power of acknowledging and celebrating life's moments, which is exactly what we do for our participants when we plan fundraising events. In this episode, Amy shares a short...
2024-04-1807 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProSmall But Mighty: How a Local Non-Profit is Using the Power of Community to Create Successful Fundraising EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Pam Osmond, Fund Development Manager at Home Horizon, a local charity in Collingwood, Ontario that provides transitional housing, programs and support for youth at risk of homelessness. Pam kicks things off by walking us through Home Horizon's three signature events, which bring in almost 25% of their total revenue (who says events aren't valuable?!), and what she feels is one of the not-so-obvious reasons for their success: private ski clubs. As you'll hear from Amy throughout the episode, Pam is one of the best good humans and we feel lucky...
2024-04-1132 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProBe Our Guest: How to Create Engaged Teams that Can Take Your Non-Profit Event Experience to the Next LevelIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Nicole Sinclair, Head of Hospitality at Destination Decoded. Nicole is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating engaging team member and customer journeys, and her passion for building and transforming teams to deliver branded experiences is like no other! There are so many parallels between the hospitality and non-profit industries and Nicole is here to help us take our organizations and events to the next level. She walks us through two great examples of how she and her team came up with a strategic plan for recruiting...
2024-04-0432 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProFundraise Like a Pro: Expert Tips on How to Connect With Donors and Raise More MoneyIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Molly Fast, Director of Fundraising and Development at Event 360. Like so many of us, Molly didn't know what she wanted to do as a career and chose the oh-so-popular Communications as her major in university. However, when her sister completed the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series event during their mom's breast cancer treatment, Molly just knew she had to be a part of it and twenty years later, she's still at it. Not only is she a fundraising expert in her professional life, but she has spent the last 12...
2024-03-2841 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHot Off the Press: Hot-Seat Coaching Opportunities!In this episode, your host Amy Milne drops some exciting news! As part of our ongoing marketing and communication mini-series, we're introducing a new segment and it involves YOU: hot-seat coaching! We know how much is on your plate and that you don't always have the time to review your marketing and communications, or an outside expert to help you with those burning logistics and event experience questions. Now's your chance! Tune in for more details and to hear how it all works (it's easy, we promise!). We can't wait to welcome you to the show and serve up...
2024-03-2103 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProREPLAY: The Power of Story: How to Clarify your Message to Engage More DonorsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of StoryBrand and certified marketing genius. StoryBrand helps companies and non-profit organizations create a clear brand story and compelling marketing in order to grow their business. As a StoryBrand Certified Guide herself and a huge Dr. J.J. fan, this was a special one for Amy! Many non-profits struggle to talk clearly and concisely about what they do in a way that engages people. Prepare to be blown away as Dr. J.J. walks us through the seven elements of a basic story framework...
2024-03-1439 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Weight of a Problem: How Shifting to Solution Mode Leads to More Successful EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with a personal story; a real life experience about the virtues of perseverance and problem-solving and how it relates to all of us as non-profit event professionals. We've all been in a situation before (likely more than once!) where everyone only seems to be focused on the problem, and there's no solution in sight. Events are fraught with potential problems, so this episode is a great reminder to shift our mindset to solution mode if we want to be successful. Amy shares a one-of-a-kind story about one million pennies (actually...
2024-03-0715 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProWant to Take Your Non-Profit Events Beyond All Expectations? We Can Help!In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Lisa Cohen, Chief Copywriter & Wordsmith at Beyond Fundraising Inc. And we have a surprise in store for you: we're flipping the script as Amy takes the hot seat and Lisa asks the questions! After a career in Commercial Banking at Scotiabank, Lisa was was lucky enough to meet Amy through a mutual acquaintance and start her second career at Beyond as an event logistics manager, fundraising specialist and most recently, copywriter extraordinaire. She's since taken on a third career as a health & fitness coach, but more on that in...
2024-02-2937 minLost Ladies of LitAngela Milne — One Year’s Time with Simon David ThomasSend us a textBlogger, podcaster and consultant for the British Library Women Writers series Simon Thomas returns to the show to discuss Angela Milne’s 1942 novel One Year’s Time. The book follows a year in the life of a 1930s-era “bachelor girl” named Liza who lives in London. Milne, the niece of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, was a contributor to Punch magazine, and her snappy wit shines bright in this charming and surprisingly modern novel. Fans of the Netflix series One Day will be particularly drawn to the book’s heroine and her gorgeo...
2024-02-2739 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProMarketing & Comms Mini-Series: How to Transform your Tired Taglines and PhrasesIn this episode, we are excited to kick off a mini-series that is focused on all things marketing and communications. We all know how important it is to foster deeper and more meaningful connections with our community, however we sometimes lose sight of the vital role that our communications play in developing those relationships. Let's face it, as non-profit event professionals, you wear many different hats and finding the time to make changes to the language in your communications can seem not only overwhelming, but nearly impossible. But fear not, Amy is here to help! And she's making it...
2024-02-2207 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProLiving Your Best Life: How to Shift Your Thoughts and Actions to Achieve Your GoalsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jodi Wilding, a Certified Integral Associate Coach with a private coaching practice and a passion for helping people become who they want to be, achieve the success they desire and make the impact they are meant to have. Jodi kicks things off by talking about intentions and gives us our first of many "a-ha" moments of the episode. At the beginning of the year, many of us are busy thinking about action words that will drive us toward our goals, but what if we asked ourselves, "How do I...
2024-02-1533 min
The Fit Fact KingUnshakable Amy Bream - Born with One legToday, we're honored to host an extraordinary guest, Amy Bream. Born with one leg, her resilience and determination are truly inspiring. Discovering Amy's story a month ago left me speechless, prompting an immediate invitation to join my podcast. I'm grateful she accepted, as our conversation became one of the most profound episodes to date. Amy's journey, her approach to challenges, and her remarkable achievements highlight her mental fortitude above all. I invite you to listen and be inspired. Thank you, Amar Grewal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-1145 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProRewards & Perks & Benefits, OH MY! How to Add a VIP Experience to your Non-Profit Event in a Meaningful WayIn this episode, we get a front-row seat to Amy's wonderful world of creativity, thoughts and ideas all centered around the theme of reward programs. She shares that a recent (joy-inspired!) spontaneous 48-hour trip to Dublin, Ireland was booked with airline points and it got her thinking about perk programs and why adding VIP benefits to our non-profit events is a must. The reasons why credit card companies offer reward programs are the same reasons why non-profits should be offering them too: to attract and retain customers. Amy walks us through many different ways that your participants can earn...
2024-02-0817 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProFood For Energy: How to Best Fuel Ourselves, Volunteers and Participants for our EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Seanna Thomas, Food and Nutrition Consultant and Host of Meal Prep Mondays on CP24 Breakfast in Ontario, Canada. She is a mom of three and passionate about helping parents, families and young athletes make easy, nutritious and budget-friendly meals. As busy event planners, we've all had those days where we're run off our feet and barely have time to grab a muffin, a bag of chips and a slice of leftover pizza - sound familiar? Well, we can do better! Seanna gives us some simple, yet effective ways to...
2024-02-0135 min
The Pet Parent Hotline | Real Help for Pet Behavior, Budgets, and Everyday StressThe 2 Pet Needs Most People Overlook, But Your Pet Feels Every DayAre you giving your pet everything they need to truly thrive?In Part 2 of our series with UK veterinarian and animal welfare advocate Dr. Emma Milne, Amy Castro explores the final two of the five legally recognized pet welfare needs. These last two, companionship and the ability to express natural behavior, often go overlooked but have the greatest impact on your pet’s quality of life.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why social connection (or solitude) matters depending on the speciesHow preventing natural behaviors can lead to s...
2024-01-3037 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProIt's the Little Things: How Small Moments Can Have a Big Impact at Your Non-Profit EventIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Cassidy Spencer, Director, Annual Campaign & Special Events at YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. Cassidy has been in the non-profit sector for several years, she's passionate about events and a fan of the podcast! Amy and Cassidy dive right in to how small moments can have a big impact when it comes to bringing your cause to life, being thoughtful about sponsor gifts and treating your event volunteers like the rock stars that they are. Make sure you have a pen & paper handy because Cassidy is full of real-life examples...
2024-01-2533 minThe Pet Parent Hotline | Real Help for Pet Behavior, Budgets, and Everyday Stress3 Pet Needs You’re Probably Missing Without Even Realizing ItAre you meeting all 5 of your pet’s welfare needs—or just the basics?In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Amy Castro teams up with renowned UK veterinarian and animal welfare advocate Dr. Emma Milne to explore the often-overlooked foundations of pet care. In this episode, they tackle the first three of the five legally recognized animal welfare needs and how they apply to everyday pet parenting.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:What “proper nutrition” really means—and why most pet food isn’t e...
2024-01-2339 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Power of Peer-to-Peer Events and Why They're Here to StayIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Brian Carney, CEO of Blue Sea Foundation. The vision at Blue Sea is a more generous world where charities thrive and Brian is an incredibly passionate advocate for non-profits, specifically in the peer-to-peer fundraising space. Blue Sea offers national peer-to-peer fundraising events for social service charities to consider, including the well known Coldest Night of the Year. We all know that Amy could talk about the positive impact of P2P events forever and Brian is here for it! The two of them dive right in to why the...
2024-01-1852 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProTogether is Better: The Benefits of Partnering with Other Non-Profit OrganizationsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jen Garden, Chapter Director for Northern Alberta at Make-A-Wish Canada. Jen has been in the non-profit sector for almost 15 years and her passion for fundraising and building relationships is contagious. Amy and Jen first met in person pre-pandemic at Camp Beyond, a one-of-a-kind conference for non-profit event pros. Jen is a big believer in finding opportunities for personal development which is why she obtained her CFRE Certification in 2021 and is currently working on her Masters in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. Jen kicks things off by walking us through her...
2024-01-1138 min
The Quilter on Fire PodcastQOF Episode 147 - Amy Milne of the Quilt AllianceMy guest today is Amy Milne. She is the Executive Director of the Quilt Alliance. This organization cares so much about quilts. I don't even know where to start. They have documented tens of thousands of quilts, recorded 1500 stories and made millions of quilters happy by saving and sharing this information. So let's explore the story of the Quilt Alliance with Amy MilneQuiltCon signup page: https://quiltalliance.org/quiltcon2024 (form will be live before Jan. 9)Quilt Alliance website: https://quiltalliance.org/ QSOS project home: https://qsos.quiltalliance.org/ Run...
2024-01-111h 25Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHappy New Year! Kicking Off Season Two!Happy New Year! One year ago, this podcast was simply an idea so believe us when we say we are beyond excited to bring you another year of amazing guests doing what they do best to change the world one day at a time. In this episode, to start us off on the right foot, your host Amy Milne gets real about why we need to wave goodbye to those old new year's resolutions and usher in the era of setting intentions. This is also the 'year of 50' for Amy which means lots of celebration! We have a...
2024-01-0407 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProYear End Round-Up: Thoughts, Inspiration and Takeaways from 2023In this episode, we're serving up a full plate of year-end goodness as we hear from some of our favourite guests from 2023. Your host, Amy Milne, kicks things off by sharing that her year had more cry than laugh and cheer due to some events in her personal life. However, staying connected to the people and things that she loves the most meant that each day got a little bit better. With 2024 shaping up to be a great one (50th birthday celebrations, here we come!), Amy gives us a list of a few things that she's excited about accomplishing...
2023-12-2822 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProRead, Listen & Watch: Amy's Top Recommendations for This Holiday SeasonLooking for something to read, listen to or watch this holiday? Look no further! Your host, Amy Milne, shares her top book, podcast and TV show recommendations and there's something for everyone! Whether you want to grow with some personal development, be captivated by a gripping true crime story, or tune in to some light-hearted fun, grab a hot cup of cocoa, a cozy blanket and dive in! The hardest part will be deciding what to do first. No matter what you decide, we hope that you will take some "me" time over the holiday break to relax, recharge...
2023-12-2113 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProFull Circle Moment: Reflecting on the Difference a Year Can MakeIn this episode, your host Amy Milne brings us back full circle with the return of our very first podcast guest (and one of our faves!), Jamie Lamont. When we first heard from Jamie, he was leading the Events team at SickKids Foundation, however he has recently moved to the Sinai Health Foundation as Vice President, Events - congrats Jamie! With an exciting new career move and the end of the year approaching, it seemed the perfect time for Amy and Jamie to reflect on all that can happen in a year. They dive into the importance of continuing...
2023-12-1434 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProREPLAY: 10 Tips to Take your Events from Good to GreatIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real about how to take your events from good to great with her top ten tips that will have the biggest impact on your event experience. And the good news is, they don't cost a lot of money! Have you thought about revamping your communications, but don't know where to start? Not a fan of your event t-shirts, but at a loss of how to make them better? Amy dives deep into each tip with real-life examples and practical ways for you to make your events epic. From decluttering your participant...
2023-12-0725 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProREPLAY: Change Agent to Non-Profit Event Guru: Learn from a Leader in the P2P WorldIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Eric Epstein, President of Global Impact Productions, a full-service event production company that produces outdoor challenge peer-to-peer fundraising events on behalf of select non-profits. Eric kicks things off by sharing his unique journey into the non-profit world (spoiler alert: his first job was as a science teacher!). Eric introduces us to the ‘Platform for Engagement’, an insight-driven, integrated, branded fundraising program that will have you thinking differently about your events. Amy and Eric talk candidly about how they've been influenced by Dan Pallotta and why giving space for participants to h...
2023-11-3046 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProKeeping Your Event Traditions AliveIn this episode, your host Amy gives us a peek in the window of one of her favourite holidays, and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of! Amy and her family have been celebrating American Thanksgiving (her bonus holiday!) for as long as she can remember. Time spent with family & friends, incredible food, football, Black Friday shopping - it’s all steeped in tradition. And guess what? So are your events! Listen up as Amy shares her top tips for ensuring that your events continue to bring people together, engage the audience, and build the community that yo...
2023-11-2310 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProGrace & Gratitude: Ways to Improve Well-Being in Our Post Pandemic WorldIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Julie Fotheringham, Partner at HAGEMAN, a leadership development agency that, through coaching, training, facilitation and leadership development events, brings experience, wisdom and caring to support others in realizing their full potential. One of the things that Julie is diving into more and more these days with her clients is well-being and what that means in this post-COVID world. News flash: stress is higher than we expected coming out of the pandemic and we're all feeling it. So what's the solution? Julie has lots of tips, but it all starts...
2023-11-1633 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProLaugh, Cry, Cheer! How to Create Your Most Impactful Opening Ceremonies YetIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Matt Glass, Partner & Chief Creative Officer at Eventage, a full service event production company that creates, designs, develops and executes live events for Fortune 100 companies as well as blue-chip non-profits. From his start as the Production Manager for many high profile Macy's annual events, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (so awesome, right?!) to now running Eventage with his wife, Jennifer, Matt is a passionate advocate for planning and executing events that matter. Like Amy, Matt has many soapboxes but the one he focuses on for this episode is o...
2023-11-0951 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProBranding and Marketing Strategies to Attract Your Audience, Keep Their Attention and Have Fun Doing It!In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Taylor Shanklin, Graphic Design On-Demand Founder & CEO of Barlele and Creative Shizzle. She is an expert in marketing & growth strategy servicing both the corporate and non-profit sectors for over 15 years. Taylor kicks things off by giving us a branding vs. marketing 101 which is the lesson we didn't know we needed (or maybe we did know but were too afraid to ask!). She shares her go-to marketing tactics and a hot tip about engaging on other people's social media accounts to build relationships. In one of our favourite moments, Taylor...
2023-11-0231 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProListen Up! The Voices in Your Head Have Something to Tell YouWe're back! In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Alicia Wood, former TV producer turned human behaviour expert, intuitive healer and certified mind coach. She is also the host of The Fuel Your Fire with Alicia Wood podcast and passionate about helping good humans embrace their inner wisdom and make soulfully informed decisions. We've all had those moments while producing an event where our gut tells us something, and we ignore it. And what happens? Usually we were right. Alicia wants us to start making a habit of listening to our intuition. She leads us through...
2023-10-2640 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProTwas the Night Before Event DayIn this episode of "Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro Podcast," Amy dives into the excitement of the fall event season. With unwavering enthusiasm, she shares her love for event day, especially as they prepare for the Bay St Rides FAR charity bike ride.Amy takes us through a quick look at the behind-the-scenes chaos of event planning, from permits and volunteers to snacks and logistics. The episode culminates in a touching recitation of an original poem, written just for you, "Twas the Night Before Event Day," capturing the anticipation of the event eve.T...
2023-09-2805 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProTake a Beat and Share the LoveIn this episode, we push pause on our regularly scheduled programming so that host Amy Milne can be real. She openly and honestly speaks of a sudden loss in her life. It is a reminder that by being in the non-profit world, death is something that we face almost daily. Whether we're trying to eradicate it, prevent it or honour it, death surrounds many of the asks we make to our participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers. It is important to take a moment, and show love and support for ourselves and those we serve. Sending hugs and high-fives to...
2023-09-1404 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThink Big, Start Small: How to Spread the Word About Your Organization Beyond Just Your EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Nadia Tchoumi, Founder of New Hope Media. Nadia's seventeen year career as a journalist gave her the opportunity to work with many non-profit organizations where she saw first-hand the struggles to be consistent in their storytelling and maintain relationships with the media. And so, New Hope Media was born. Nadia is on a mission to make sure that non-profits engage with the media with a goal of boosting fundraising and deepening impact in the community. Along with Amy, Nadia dives into the importance of finding your 'why', building ongoing...
2023-09-0733 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Importance of Values and How They Can Shape Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Ted McCartan, Sr. Director, Community Engagement at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation. Right from the get-go, Ted's passion and dedication for his team and what they do shines through. He kicks off by telling us his 'why' for hosting an event, and while the simple answer is to raise money, Ted proves that there's more to it. He also inspires us with stories about virtual events his team created during COVID and how he's not afraid to stop an event that's not achieving their goals...
2023-08-3135 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProYou're Not Alone: Let's Work Together to Continue to Develop the Peer-to-Peer and Event Fundraising IndustryIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Kari Bodell, Vice President, Development Programs Strategy at Susan G. Komen. To say that Kari's experience working in the peer-to-peer and event fundraising space is extensive would be an understatement. Her robust career has taken her to some of the most influential non-profit organizations and consulting agencies in the U.S., and we feel lucky anytime we get to listen and learn from her. After walking us through some of the signature event programs that her team manages at Susan G. Koman, Kari and Amy dive into the good...
2023-08-2434 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProExtra! Extra! How to Get Your Non-Profit Story in the Media (And Keep It There)In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jennifer Singh, CEO of She's Newsworthy Media. Jennifer is a former TV reporter turned entrepreneur and CEO. She started her company to be able to amplify women's voices in the media because she feels they are underrepresented, and we couldn't agree more! She starts off by highlighting the different between public relations professionals and journalists, and then dives right into the good stuff: the importance of human interest stories. As non-profit peeps, it's crucial to think about how the average person is going to be impacted by your story...
2023-08-1735 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProWhy Investing (Not Spending) Time With Your People is Crucial to Fundraising SuccessIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Ryan Baillie, Associate Vice President at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. They kick things off by reminiscing about when Amy hired Ryan onto the CauseForce team where they became pioneers of the new way to do peer-to-peer fundraising in Canada. Using this repeatable peer-to-peer fundraising formula, Ryan went on to become a fundraising event rockstar at a number of organizations including SickKids, Canadian Cancer Society and Hockey Helps the Homeless. A big key to his success? Always putting the people first. Whether it's an event participant, a volunteer, a...
2023-08-1057 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProSummer Reads: Amy's Top Five Non-Fiction Books to Help You Grow as a Non-Profit LeaderYou're in for a treat with this episode! Your host, Amy Milne, shares her top five non-fiction business book recommendations and you're gonna love them! While on the surface, they may not seem like they were written specifically with non-profits in mind, they can all help you grow as a non-profit business leader and are no doubt transferrable to your events. From Donald Miller to the Disney Institute, the hardest decision will be which to read first - or maybe you're like Amy and can read multiple books at the same time. Run, don't walk, to get these books...
2023-08-0307 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProKeeping It in the Family: Using Fundraising Events as a Way to Create Community and Belonging Amongst DonorsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Kevin McMahon, Sr. Director, Peer to Peer & Community Fundraising at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP for short!). When Kevin left his marketing job with the Philadelphia Eagles to join CHOP 11 years ago, he had no experience in healthcare and would get tripped up (and even struggle to pronounce!) the word 'philanthropy'. Those days are long over. Kevin walks us through their events portfolio which is divided into four categories: special events, executive events, peer-to-peer events and community events. He emphasizes the importance of being donor-centric and how having gr...
2023-07-2739 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProCapture Your Audience: Why Investing in Event Photography is Always Worth ItIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jessica Crandlemire, CEO of Light and Shadow Photography. She describes herself as an artist, photographer and light chaser, all three of which shine through when you witness her work. Jess starting snapping photos at a young age and her passion has only grown over time. She chats with Amy about how to ensure a successful working relationship with your photographer: do your research, be open about how you plan to use the photos and give them some space to do what they do best! Gentle reminder: just because everyone...
2023-07-2027 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProBig Problems Need Big Solutions: Finding the Courage to Take Risks and Make a Bigger ImpactIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, a non-profit that provides lifesaving support to children, youth, men, women, and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Michael's career and passion for the non-profit sector began at age 12 when he was voluntold by his mom to volunteer at the YMCA for the summer. That kicked off a 20+ year career with the YMCA which led to an Executive Director position at 360°kids (formerly known as Pathways) and a CEO role at Raising the Roof. Michael chats with Amy about Construct, an inspiring s...
2023-07-1341 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHow a Passionate Advocate for all Things Non-Profit Events was BornIt's time for us to take a deeper dive into your host, Amy Milne's story and what makes her tick! Grab a cup of tea (or coffee if you prefer) and join Amy as she gets real about how her career in non-profit events got started and why she's so incredibly passionate about what she does. Amy shares her favourite 'tales from the trenches' story, and talks about the time she spent at SickKids Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society before opening the doors to Beyond Fundraising Inc. in 2015. She also gives us a sneak peek into Camp Beyond...
2023-07-0618 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Right Fit: Finding a Style Personality and a Non-Profit Partnership that are Right for YouIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Mavis Huntley, Founder & CEO of Smithery Style. We're switching things up a bit this week and taking a moment to focus on some personal style development. More specifically: choosing outfits that will help you look your best, so you can feel your best! Mavis dives right into the 'shop by shape' concept that is central to everything Smithery does. She walks us through the different body shapes and explains what a 'third piece' is (hint: it's the key to making your outfit feel pulled together!). And because we love...
2023-06-2929 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProTelling Your Story: How Non-Profits Can Use Public Relations to Amplify Their MessageIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Sandra Chiovitti, Director of Public Relations at SickKids Foundation where she leads a large team that handles media relations, issue management, internal communications, content production, and the list goes on! Sandra kicks off the episode by introducing us to the Patient Ambassador Program and sharing why these families are the heart and soul of the Foundation. She dispels the myth that celebrities work for free and drives home the idea that you have to invest in paid media - including social media influencers - to grow revenue for your...
2023-06-2238 min
The Skeptics Guide to Emergency MedicineSGEM#406: Homeward Bound…after a dose of Intranasal Fentanyl for Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive PainDate: June 15, 2023
Reference: Rees CA et al. Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergency department among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective. American Journal of Hematology Jan 2023
Guest Skeptic: Dr. Amy Drendel is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and physician scientist at Children’s Wisconsin. She is a Professor of Pediatrics and Interim Chief of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her research interests include optimizing pain treatment in children. She has been a principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple collaborative grants evaluating effectiveness of analgesic re...
2023-06-1722 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProChange Agent to Non-Profit Event Guru: Learn from a Leader in the P2P WorldIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Eric Epstein, President of Global Impact Productions, a full-service event production company that produces outdoor challenge peer-to-peer fundraising events on behalf of select non-profits. Eric kicks things off by sharing his unique journey into the non-profit world (spoiler alert: his first job was as a science teacher!). Eric introduces us to the ‘Platform for Engagement’, an insight-driven, integrated, branded fundraising program that will have you thinking differently about your events. Amy and Eric talk candidly about how they've been influenced by Dan Pallotta and why giving space for participants to h...
2023-06-1546 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProGoing Against the Grain: Finding the Courage to Do Things DifferentlyIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real about having the courage to go against the grain when it comes to fundraising and your non-profit events. As she was struggling to put together a "conventional" presentation deck for AFP ICON, Amy did what she does best: she decided to do things differently. Dive into the episode to hear what she did! She also introduces us to a fave book that she's referenced for years, You2 by Price Pritchett, which puts forth 18 key components for building massive success while expending less effort. This episode will no doubt give you t...
2023-06-0814 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProWhy Your Corporate Partnerships Must Elevate Your Guest ExperienceIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Mel Jack, Manager of Brand Partnerships at Alterra Mountain Company, a hospitality company that owns and operates 15 iconic year-round resorts throughout North America. Together, Amy and Mel take an in-depth look at how corporate partnerships are moving from transactional to experiential by making sure that the customer experience is elevated. As Mel likes to say, "we won't take money anymore just to put a sign up.", people need to experience the brand. We see so many ways to put Mel's advice into action when it comes to non-profit events...
2023-06-0135 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Power of Story: How to Clarify your Message to Engage More DonorsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of StoryBrand and certified marketing genius. StoryBrand helps companies and non-profit organizations create a clear brand story and compelling marketing in order to grow their business. As a StoryBrand Certified Guide herself and a huge Dr. J.J. fan, this was a special one for Amy! Many non-profits struggle to talk clearly and concisely about what they do in a way that engages people. Prepare to be blown away as Dr. J.J. walks us through the seven elements of a basic story framework...
2023-05-2537 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateMental Health Awakening 2: PTSD Trauma - With Amy DavidsonIn the next episode of Mental Health awakening 2 Mason and Angela are joined with Amy who has PTSD which stands for Post Traumatic stress disorder. We all feel PTSD isn't talked about enough!
Amy shares what PTSD is and her personal experience, and gives us a bit about her background, Amy was diagnosed in 2021, how PTSD affects Amy is when sleeping unaware a dream is a dream, and the fear of spiders and Rats which wakes Amy up, this can be brought on to early events especially in Amy's childhood due to personal trauma.
We l...
2023-05-1839 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProFinding the Sweet Spot: Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships Between Non-Profits and Corporate PartnersIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Heather Nelson, CEO and Lead Consultant at BridgeRaise which works exclusively with non-profit organizations to help them raise more money by prioritizing aligned values with corporate partners. Heather is a career non-profit champion who is passionate about growing relationship-based corporate partnership programs. Amy and Heather talk about the evolution that's happening in the sector as charities move beyond transactional and toward more sustainable corporate partnerships. We were cheering out loud when Heather preached that perfection is not the goal when it comes to communicating with our corporate partners. And...
2023-05-1845 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHow Elevated Event Experiences Can Lead to Better Member EngagementIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Amanda Kaiser, a member engagement strategist and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. Amanda is also a researcher and keynote speaker, and is passionate about helping non-profit organizations from purely transactional relationships to real engagement with their members. Do you struggle to engage fundraisers, recruit volunteers and create energy in your community? You're going to want to listen to this episode! Amanda walks us through her clear and simple framework for the five stages that people go through to make decisions on engagement...
2023-05-1132 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Whole Picture: Why Your Non-Profit Events Should be Aligned with Your BrandIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Shelley Mayer, Founder & President of Ramp Communications Inc., a marketing & communications agency focused on transforming brands into human-centered industry-leading agents of growth and change. After a career in the automotive industry, Shelley started her own company because she saw an opportunity to help organizations amplify and scale their impact. Like Amy, Shelley believes wholeheartedly that an event concept has to be intentionally linked to your organization's brand and overall strategy. Oh, and the marketing should look good too! Shelley highlights a couple of events that she has helped transform...
2023-04-2733 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateAutistic Assemble: Autism & Deaf acceptance/Empathy - With Amy GairIn today's episode I am joined with Amy Gair who is a worker for The Multi Schools Council since November 2022 last year! Amy's brother is autistic Amy talks about her experience of her brother Autism linking Masking into the conversation too. Amy gives us a background of herself to liking Doctor Who to loving Swimming!
We talk about a range of topics and the life of the Multi Schools Council!
Amy's favourite Doctor Who episode is "Journeys End!" and gives one great advise around empathy!
We definitely can't wait to see the 14th Doc...
2023-04-2350 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProFocusing on the Little Things to Create an Epic Event ExperienceStraight from the sun and sand of the Dominican Republic, in this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real about why the little things are so crucial to nailing your event experience. She draws a parallel between non-profit events and guest stays at a resort hotel, opening our eyes to the fact that resorts are creating thousands of individual event experiences 24/7. It's all about anticipating the needs and expectations of your participants, which can seem like a lot of work up front but, as Amy promises, will be well worth it in the end. To wrap things up, Amy...
2023-04-2013 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProThe Power of Human Design and How to Show Up as Your Best SelfLet's take a minute for some personal development, shall we? In this eye-opening episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jenn Walker, Business Coach for Heart Centred Entrepreneurs at Dive Heart First. Even though her journey to becoming a coach may have been unconventional, there is no question that coaching is what Jenn was born to do. Amy and Jenn spend the episode doing a deep dive into Human Design, a self-awareness and re-framing tool that provides a roadmap for how you show up in the world. They walk us through the 5 energy types (spoiler alert: Amy is...
2023-04-1340 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProBigger Isn't Always Better: Ways for Small Non-Profits to Unlock Their Full PotentialIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Cindy Wagman, President and Founder at The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small non-profits through fundraising. Cindy was born to be a fundraiser. Her company has evolved over the last 8 years, and has currently landed as a place for the fractional fundraising movement. Cindy educates us on what fractional fundraising is and why it can be so valuable for small non-profit organizations. Amy and Cindy may have invented the concept of 'social fatigue' and discuss why smaller events may...
2023-04-0637 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProRaising More Money in a Cashless World: How tiptap Can HelpIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Mark Jordan, North American Solutions Lead at tiptap, an innovative company with the world's simplest way to accept touchless payments. After careers in both marketing & advertising and the non-profit world, Mark is leading the charge at tiptap and giving non-profit organizations a simple and effective way to raise more money. The tiptap device can be embedded into almost anything (although they haven't tried trees yet) and only requires a source of power - no phone, app or wifi needed here! In order to get the most out of tiptap...
2023-03-3030 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProDon't Be Afraid to Shake Up your Event PortfolioIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Lynn Wilson, Chief Development Officer at the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, a non-profit organization that champions childhood cancer care. Lynn is a career fundraiser and not only used to work with Amy at SickKids, but they are dear friends. The two chat about their mutual appreciation for the role that events play in fundraising and filling your pipeline. Lynn walks us through the reasons why POGO decided to retire their well-established gala and the journey that led to the creation of their new (super fun!) signature event, The...
2023-03-2329 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProIt Takes a Village: Partnering with Charities to Change More LivesIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Rick Kelley, Executive Director at SAY Detroit in Detroit, Michigan, a non-profit organization founded by author Mitch Albom, widely known for his best-selling memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie. In addition to a very successful annual Radiothon fundraiser, Rick walks us through EAT Detroit, a culinary experience that not only benefits SAY Detroit, but also local restaurants and other non-profits in the community. Rick smashes the stigma that supporting other charity partners is harmful and gives us some thoughtful advice around how to listen to your donors and bring them into...
2023-03-1638 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProReaching New Audiences: How to Empower Young Professionals and Engage Corporate PartnersIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Lindsay Strevens, Director, Development and Partnerships at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, Canada. While working at St. Michael's Hospital Foundation (alongside your host Amy!), Lindsay was one of the first fundraisers to see a need to empower young professionals to champion their cause. She goes into detail about the creation of three fun events that were specifically tailored to this demographic and the steps she took to ensure their success. From there, Amy transitions into Lindsay's current role and takes a deep dive into the Science Centre's annual...
2023-03-0931 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProPutting the 'Why' Back into your Fundraising EventsIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Erica Helphand, Managing Partner & COO at OP 3 Events. Erica's passion for non-profit events started over 20 years ago when she went to cheer on friends at the finish line of The Northeast AIDS Ride (now known as Cycle for the Cause), and she's been in the biz ever since. Erica talks about how the pandemic gave non-profit organizations the opportunity to reset their priorities, allowing them to come back their 'why' and focus on what is important to their constituents. Together, Amy and Erica share some of the small things...
2023-03-0238 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProIn with the New: Why Change is Necessary to Take your Events BeyondIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Becky Mitts, Vice President, Community at Multiple Sclerosis Canada. To kick things off, Becky gives some insight behind a brand refresh and why it's important for the organization, which was founded in 1948, to stay current. A deep dive into the third-party fundraising program reveals how MS Canada has been able to have significant growth by not being afraid to make changes. They started to highlight a wider variety of their third-party fundraising stories, so that their constituents could see themselves in the program and be inspired to host their...
2023-02-2338 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro10 Tips to Take your Events from Good to GreatIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real about how to take your events from good to great with her top ten tips that will have the biggest impact on your event experience. And the good news is, they don't cost a lot of money! Have you thought about revamping your communications, but don't know where to start? Not a fan of your event t-shirts, but at a loss of how to make them better? Amy dives deep into each tip with real-life examples and practical ways for you to make your events epic. From decluttering your participant...
2023-02-1625 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProHow to Make Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Work for YouIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Ally Brooks, National Peer-to-Peer Director at OP 3 Events. Ally has been helping non-profits build fundraising campaigns, grow their participant base and raise more money for over 16 years. As an expert in participant coaching, she takes us on a journey to better understand how to build those relationships and foster a sense of community by always remembering to keep personal connection at the core of what we do. Amy and Ally are both firm believers in charging a registration fee for your event and have strong arguments to back it...
2023-02-0946 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProYou Can't Do it All: How to Choose the Right Events For Your SupportersIn this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jamie Lamont, Director, Special Events & Sponsorship at SickKids Foundation in Toronto, Canada. Together, they talk about the importance of taking a closer look at your event portfolio so you can start producing events that will have an even bigger impact on your organization. Jamie walks us through the difference between signature, partnership and third-party events, and explains why it's crucial to tailor your event portfolio for different audiences and look for fundraising sources at different levels. Amy and Jamie both emphasize that non-profits need to maximize their donor base...
2023-02-0245 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateNew years specials: IBD and Pyoderma Gangrenosum - With AmyIn today' last New years special of the year and the start of 2023 I am joined with Amy who has IBD Crohn's/Colitis more Ulcerative Colitis though. Amy talks about her diagnosis with IBD. Amy was diagnosed in 2020 her diagnosis was pretty quick 3 weeks after the diagnosis she got a stoma bag, she talks about the whole experience and how hard it was for her.
In this episode we talk about fistula's, fatigue and travelling with IBD. Amy also talks about her skin condition Pyoderma Gangrenosum Amy's explains what it is, it's a rare skin condition which causes painful ulcers, y...
2023-01-3053 minReal Talk for the Non-Profit Event ProWhat the heck is Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro Podcast?Welcome to the Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro podcast! In this trailer episode, you'll meet your host, Amy Milne, CEO of Beyond Fundraising and non-profit event guru. Amy shares her story about how she started in the non-profit event world, why she's so passionate about it and what led her to launch this podcast. Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro aims to introduce you to the good humans that share our passion for changing the world through epic events, hear their perspective and learn along the way. There is an endless list of topics to discuss i...
2023-01-2614 min
Out Of The Blank#1325 - Amy Milne-SmithAmy Milne-Smith is an Associate Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University. Amy recently completed a monograph entitled "Out of his Mind: Masculinity and mental illness in Victorian Britain" which interrogates how Victorians made sense of the madman as both a social reality and a cultural representation. Even at the height of enthusiasm for the curative powers of nineteenth-century psychiatry, to be certified as a lunatic meant a loss of one’s freedom and in many ways one’s identify.
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2023-01-201h 02
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateNew years Special: Crohn's Disease and meeting my Idol Amy Dowden - With IngridIn today's episode I am joined with Ingrid who was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2019 but had several complications in 2020 and was really ill. Ingrid reached out to come on her first podcast as we spoke when she was ill and wasn't in the right place mentally it was great to speak to Ingrid to start off a new year!
Some of the things we talk about are diagnosis where we it took Ingrid a while to get diagnosed up to 6 months we share our diagnosis stories, when diagnosed we mention we was only given a leaflet a...
2023-01-031h 08
Confessions with Jess and CindyLeaning into the problem with Amy Milne“So while you are important in that story, you are not the main character; your customer is. And the part you play as the professional is the guide. Because what we ultimately wanna do for our customers is we don't wanna sell ourselves. We wanna sell the problem we solve; like we wanna sell the solution.” - Amy MilneLeaning into the problem with Amy MilneFor this episode, Jess and I are excited to sit down with Amy Milne, the CEO of Beyond Fundraising. Being an experienced nonprofit consultant, she...
2022-11-1749 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateThe Link with hobbies and Autism - With CathToday I am joined with Cath, she is currently in the process of getting diagnosis for her son with Autism. We Speak about the link with hobbies and Autism, such as Doctor Who, Cars with Cath's son and how we like to collect things too. We talk about favourite and least favourite characters from Doctor Who. We also talk about our other hobbies aswell such as gaming and how we need to start a petition about an open world Doctor Who game which would be great, the games over recent years haven't been the best we have to say...
2022-08-1849 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateAmy's Choice: Doctor Who and Real Life - With BethanyToday I am joined with Bethany and we talk about Crohn's Disease, Autism and Doctor Who. Bethany says she loves acting and ending's. She talks about her brother who has Crohn's Disease he was diagnosed at the age of 17 years old, near enough the same age as me. Before we arranged this episode Bethany didn't know I had Crohn's and I didn't know her brother had Crohn's. This how the first part of the episode the second part we spoke about Doctor Who and Autism, expressing who our favourite Doctor's are and a great discussion with one another!
Prior to...
2022-08-121h 04
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateEpisode 80 - Putting your health first with HollyIn today's episode I am joined with Holly, Who was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when she was 26 in 2020, her brother was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 10 years ago at the age of 17 years old. Holly takes us on a journey about her story with IBD and Ulcerative Colitis. She talks about her job, dream jobs and her stoma bag. We talk about how our lives have changed since diagnosis. Holly talks about surgery, inspirational people like Amy Dowden, how difficult it can be with a chronic illness. We discuss our opinions on the latest announcements, and Holly offers some great...
2022-06-271h 16
History: the Journal of the Historical AssociationHistory: New Books - Amy Milne-Smith (Series 1 Episode 8)For today's episode, Dr Gabby Storey is in conversation with Dr Amy Milne-Smith about her new book, Out of His Mind: Masculinity and Mental Illness in Victorian Britain. The discussions focusses on masculinities, mental illness, representations thereof, and the intersections between class and wellness in the nineteenth century. You can follow Amy on Twitter @AmyMilneSmith and purchase her book here: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526155030/.
2022-04-2741 min
The People Teaching People Podcaste050 – The Part-Time Jungle Podcast: Celebrating Life’s Moments with Amy MilneDo you celebrate life’s moments? Do you prioritize that joy and depth of gratitude as a family? If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the small things in life with more ease and grace, you will find this episode enlightening and empowering.
Amy, a mom of two teen boys, is one of Canada’s go-to experts in event creation and production. No matter the type of event you are planning, if you are looking to level-up, Amy is your gal! She is a former in-house event planner for some of Canada’s largest charity organizations where she...
2022-01-2533 minThe People Teaching People Podcaste050 – The Part-Time Jungle Podcast: Celebrating Life’s Moments with Amy MilneDo you celebrate life’s moments? Do you prioritize that joy and depth of gratitude as a family? If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the small things in life with more ease and grace, you will find this episode enlightening and empowering.
Amy, a mom of two teen boys, is one of Canada's go-to experts in event creation and production. No matter the type of event you are planning, if you are looking to level-up, Amy is your gal! She is a former in-house event planner for some of Canada’s largest charity organizations where she led teams to crea...
2022-01-2532 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocateEpisode 19 - Crohnscast talk with JohnathonIn today's Episode Johnathon who has indeterminate Crohn's and Colitis. He also runs his own show Crohnscast a similar show to mine. We cover a lot of subjects taking about Johnathon how his journey began and how the Crohnscast evolved. talks about Autism how it can impact a diagnosis of IBD Crohns Disease. We mention how Invisible conditions get awareness on Television such as the Good doctor and Strictly Amy: Crohns and Me. We also talk about goals for our podcast's are. A great episode too Episode 19.
2021-10-011h 09
Luscious Hustle349. The Spiritual Science Behind Shifting Your Mindset with Amy PamenskyAmy Pamensky is an empowerment coach, spiritual teacher, and podcast host. She supports female entrepreneurs, healers, and coaches to show up confidently in their relationships and business. Amy uses a blend of scientific and spiritual methodologies including meditation, quantum physics, and neuroscience to support women in stepping into their next level of leadership and transformation. Amy is also the host of the Feminine Frequency Podcast where she shares weekly wisdom on how to connect with your feminine energy to manifest abundance, love, and the life that you truly desire.
2021-07-2045 min
Feminine Frequency Podcast128. Using Human Design To Guide Your Business w/ Betsy + Laura MilneOn this episode, we talked about:
(2:40) Starting from me first
(4:35) Masculine is the structure
(8:42) Wounded feminine energy
(12:04) Road map of your energy
(16:23) Honoring my energy
(20:55) Nurturing what you love
(25:44) Focusing on how to communicate
(30:00) I can control what's in me
(32:07) Giving our power away
(36:26) Some of us are designed to be leaders
"Our business was birth from the ashes of burnout: we burned ourselves out from trying to do it the original way and...
2021-05-0347 min
Focus on WHYReflections and Observations with Amy RowlinsonAmy Rowlinson shares her reflections and observations of these recent podcast episodes: 143 Maximise for Flexibility with Richard Howard 144 Game Changer with Fergus Connolly 145 Being True to Yourself with Ina Bakalova 146 Points of Impact with Tim Durkin 147 Listen to Yourself with Dan Milne and Jane Nash KEY TAKEAWAY "Embrace midlife beginnings. Now is your time!" BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - https://amzn.to/3tXTL35 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey - https://amzn.to...
2021-02-2325 min
Focus on WHYListen to Yourself with Dan Milne and Jane NashEverybody has a story. Creating safe spaces to uncover, excavate, describe, shape and tell your stories, Dan Milne and Jane Nash from Narativ London share their methodology around listening, storytelling and connection. When you listen to yourself and follow the thread that runs throughout your life, what may initially appear to be a random collection of stories will soon become clear themes revealing your values in ways that could almost be described as alchemical! KEY TAKEAWAY "You have a story. We all have experience which is absolutely distinct and individual to us and when we...
2021-02-1843 min
Health Hacks with Caroline Milne#25 Amy Hanley on Female Body Building, Women in Fitness and the Dynamic of Females in a Gym Environment#25 Amy Hanley on Female Body Building, Women in Fitness and the Dynamic of Females in a Gym Environment
Today on the podcast I am joined by Personal Trainer, Online Coaching, Female Body Building Athlete and personal friend Amy Hanley. Amy and I actually work together, but very rarely get the chance to sit down and discuss the wider fitness industry at length. Here we cover the bodybuilding world, the place of females within a gym environment, lockdown pressure and even touch on the dynamic of our own relationship.
To find out more or to contact Am...
2020-09-091h 03Luscious Hustle237. Marketing and High Performance with Stacy TuschlStacy Tuschl has made a name for herself as an expert in growing small businesses. Put it this way, Stacy started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-million dollar business she still runs today (The Academy of Performing Arts has two locations in her home state of Wisconsin). In addition to being a Small Business Growth Coach, Stacy is a bestselling author, and founder of the Foot Traffic Formula - helping small businesses around the world get more customers in the door, more profit in their pocket and...
2020-06-2342 minLuscious Hustle225. How To Start A Consulting Business with Veronica SagastumeVeronica Sagastume is a business strategist, CFO consultant, and all-around powerhouse with a passion for helping Corporate Accounting Professionals to monetize their experience by starting and growing their own profitable consulting businesses. With over 20 years of Corporate experience in Accounting, Finance, & Operations, Veronica first discovered her love of consulting while working with CEOs at start-up and emerging growth companies in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. In 2011, Veronica made the bold decision to leave her CFO/COO position to launch her own consulting practice. Fueled by her experience, Veronica skyrocketed her practice to quick success. In 2016, she ventured online...
2020-05-1238 min
Marvel by the Month#031: Bonus Episode - The Comics Code of 1954Shout-out to the passionate defenders of the First Amendment at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - if you are making plans for end-of-year giving, throw them a few tax-deductible bucks and/or buy some of their cool merch.Reading list: every Marvel Comic from 1954 to 2001. Plus, The Ten-Cent Plague by David Hadju and Seal of Approval: The History of the Comics Code by Dr. Amy Kiste Nyberg."Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com.
2019-11-2745 min