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The MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldYou’re Right On Time – Trusting the Timing of Your TransformationWelcome to Your Transformation Journey with Pamela Bloomfield!In today’s heart-centered episode, Pamela reminds us of a truth that too many women forget: You’re not behind. You’re not late. You’re right on time.Whether you're an empty nest mom feeling uncertain, a professional woman navigating midlife changes, or simply someone longing for more purpose and joy—this episode is a gentle yet powerful message to trust the timing of your life.Pamela shares personal stories, coaching insight, and soulful encouragement for anyone who...
2025-05-1601 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldMaternal Health After 40 – A Must-Have ConversationWelcome to Your Transformation Journey with Pamela Bloomfield!This episode is a powerful call to all dynamic, devoted women over 40—especially those navigating midlife, motherhood, and the empty nest transition. Whether you’re a businesswoman, professional, or lifelong nurturer, it’s time to put your well-being and purpose front and center.Join Pamela as she dives deep into the conversation we don’t have enough: Maternal Health After 40—not just physical health, but emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn how your life can flourish with aligned goals, renewed passions, and a road...
2025-05-0909 min
Art + AudienceEp. 20: Mixing Family & Business: The Story of Gingiber's Growth with Angie ClassenIn this special season finale, Stacie sits down with someone very close to her heart—her sister, Angie Classen. Many people know Stacie as the face of Gingiber and Learn with Stacie Bloomfield, but behind the scenes, Angie is an essential part of the team. Together, they share the journey of working as sisters, growing a thriving art business, and the lessons they've learned about trust, resilience, and navigating the challenges of running a company with family. This heartfelt conversation is filled with wisdom for creatives looking to build sustainable businesses—especially those who may be hesitant to ask for...
2025-02-0729 min
Art + AudienceEp. 14: The Joy in Art: How Shelly Kim Turned Burnout into OpportunityIn this episode, Stacie welcomes the vibrantly passionate Shelly Kim, the artist behind Letters by Shells. Shelly shares her incredible journey from discovering art as a stress-relief hobby to building a thriving business that has embraced a multitude of creative outlets, including lettering, digital art, and DIY projects. Discover how Shelly navigated periods of burnout, found joy in artistic exploration, and learned the invaluable lesson of outsourcing to sustain her passion. Today on Art + Audience: Shelly's Art Origin Story: How art transformed from a simple hobby into a full-fledged career. Initially, Shelly began l...
2024-11-1222 min
Art + AudienceEp. 10: Finding Clarity: Sandra Mejia on Narrowing Your Creative FocusToday, Stacie sits down with Sandra Mejia, a Colombian-born, Canadian-based illustrator and pattern designer. Sandra shares her incredible journey of leaving a corporate career, pursuing her creative passions, and learning important lessons along the way. They discuss the challenges artists face when starting a business, the importance of focusing on one thing before expanding, and how artists can regain focus after trying to do too much. Sandra's story is a testament to the power of taking risks, listening to your body, and building a sustainable business without burning out. Today on Art + Audience:
2024-09-1734 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldEmbracing the UnknownWelcome, dear listeners, to another episode of "The Mindshift Show," the podcast dedicated to empowering mid-career women and empty nest Moms to reshape their lives and mindsets for the better. I'm Pamela Bloomfield, your host and transformational life coach. I help empty nest Moms transition from uncertainty to a life filled with joy and vibrant purpose guiding them to exciting new chapters.Today we’re diving into a topic that resonates with many of us: “Embracing the Unknown.”As empty nesters, we often find ourselves at a crossroads. The house is quieter, the routin...
2024-09-1311 min
Art + AudienceEp. 09: Building Your Creative Career: Secrets to Success in Art Licensing with JehaneIn this engaging episode, Stacie sits down with Jehane, an accomplished art licensing agent and artist, to discuss the nuances of transitioning from a freelance artist to an agent. Jehane shares her 30-year journey in the creative industry, highlighting the importance of relationships, resilience, and authenticity in both art creation and business. They delve into the challenges artists face when navigating licensing, the vital role of relationship building, and how Jehane's unique path led her to represent artists with her agency, Jehane Ltd. Today on Art + Audience: Jehane's Journey: Jehane shares her evolution...
2024-09-0340 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldA Letter To Your Future SelfWelcome back to The Mind Shift Show! I’m your host, Pamela Bloomfield, and today we’re diving into a transformative and deeply personal exercise—writing a letter to your future self. This episode is all about connecting with the person you’re becoming, envisioning the path you want to take, and setting the tone for your future journey.We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life that we forget to pause and reflect on where we’re headed. Writing a letter to your future self allows you to step back, think abou...
2024-08-2908 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldAfter the College Send Off, What's Next?Welcome, dear listeners, to another episode of "The Mindshift Show," the podcast dedicated to empowering mid-career women and empty nest Moms to reshape their lives and mindsets for the better. I'm Pamela Bloomfield, your host and transformational life coach. Today, we're diving into a topic that is both exciting and emotional—preparing for the college send-off. As your children are about to start college in a few weeks, you might be feeling a mix of accomplishment, anxiety, and perhaps a sense of loss. This episode is for you, the incredible Moms who have nurtured, guided, and loved your children to...
2024-08-2209 min
Art + AudienceEp. 08: Scaling Up: From 30 Shops to 170 - With Rebecca WoolbrightIn this inspiring episode, Stacie chats with Rebecca Woolbright, a dear friend and successful artist who has transformed her art business from selling washi tape to running a thriving enterprise. Rebecca shares her journey from owning a snorkel shop in Maui to becoming a successful artist and businesswoman. They discuss the power of automation in scaling an art business, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical advice for artists looking to grow their businesses. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Rebecca Woolbright: Stacie introduces Rebecca, highlighting their friendship and Rebecca's impressive growth since taking Stacie's "...
2024-08-2031 min
The MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldNavigating the Tunnels of Life: Breaking Through Mental BarriersWelcome to "The Mindshift Show," the podcast dedicated to empowering mid-career women and empty nest Moms to reshape their lives with intention and joy. I am your host, Pamela Bloomfield and transformational life coach. Today, we're diving into a powerful metaphor: "Navigating the Tunnel: Breaking Through Mental Barriers."Recently my husband and I traveled to Ohio. On our way back we drove through 4 tunnels which had signs, Do Not Cross Center Line. While driving through the tunnels, I thought about how sometimes as mid career women or empty nest Moms we have to navigate our personal tunnels...
2024-08-1608 min
Art + AudienceEp. 07: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transform Your Art Career with RestIn this solo episode, Stacie tackles a counterintuitive yet vital topic: the importance of taking a hard break when your art business hits a roadblock. Drawing from her personal experiences, including a transformative sabbatical, Stacie emphasizes the necessity of stepping back to rejuvenate, gain clarity, and ultimately, unlock new opportunities for growth. She shares how burnout and overworking can stifle creativity and progress and provides actionable advice on how to recognize the need for rest and implement it effectively. Today on Art + Audience: Personal Experience with Burnout: Stacie shares her own story of reaching severe...
2024-08-0619 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. Bloomfield3 Simple Things to Manage YourselfWelcome to 'The Mindshift Show' and our episode, '3 Simple Things to Manage Yourself,' where we explore practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges with ease. I’m Pamela Bloomfield, and I guide empty nest Moms towards a joy-filled and purpose-driven life. Discover how reflecting on your values, setting achievable goals, and practicing self-compassion can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment. Tune in for actionable insights to transform your journey today. Don’t forget to subscribe on my platform for more empowering content! Connect with Us:AVONFaceb...
2024-08-0108 min
Art + AudienceEp. 06: Ashley Paggi's Artful Oops: Lessons from a Licensing LapseIn this episode, Stacie sits down with Ashley Paggi, the creative force behind Ash Cascade Design. Ashley shares her journey from stay-at-home mom and graphic designer to successful surface pattern designer and business owner. Their conversation delves into the significant 'uh-oh' moment in Ashley's career involving a licensing lapse, how she navigated it, and the invaluable lessons learned. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring artists looking to build their audience and protect their work. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Ashley Paggi: Ashley introduces herself, her business Ash Cascade Design, and her t...
2024-07-2324 min
The MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldIlluminating Senior Care OptionsIn today’s episode, Pamela Bloomfield is joined by Cynthia Montano to explore the important and often complex topic of senior care options. As our loved ones age, making the right decisions about their care can be challenging and emotional. This episode aims to shed light on the various senior care options available, helping listeners navigate the choices and find the best solutions for their families. Pamela and Cynthia wrap up the episode by emphasizing the importance of being proactive and prepared when it comes to senior care. They encourage listeners to explore all options, ask questions, an...
2024-07-0424 min
Art + AudienceEp. 05: Peggy Dean's Secrets to Building a Loyal Creative CommunityOn this special episode, Stacie chats with the multifaceted artist and educator Peggy Dean. Peggy shares her journey of embracing authenticity, overcoming imposter syndrome, and finding her true creative path. They delve into the challenges and rewards of building an art business, the importance of being genuinely yourself, and the pitfalls of trying to fit into someone else's mold. Peggy's story is a testament to the power of self-trust, radical authenticity, and the joy of continuous learning. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Peggy Dean: Stacie introduces Peggy Dean, highlighting her diverse artistic t...
2024-07-0229 min
Art + AudienceEp. 04: One Million Organically Grown Instagram Followers with Nicole BurkeIn this episode, Stacie welcomes the founder of Gardenary Inc., Nicole Burke, to discuss her journey as a creative entrepreneur in the gardening world. Nicole shares her inspiring story of turning a passion for gardening into a successful business without spending a dime on ads. They delve into the strategies Nicole used to grow her audience organically, the importance of building real connections, and how to overcome the fear of putting oneself out there. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Nicole Burke: Nicole shares her background and how she transitioned from homeschooling mom t...
2024-06-2533 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldHow I Became An AuthorWelcome to the Mindshift Show. I am your host, Pamela Bloomfield. I help empty nest Moms to transition from uncertainty to a life filled with joy and vibrant purpose, guiding them towards exciting new chapters.I am thrilled to share with you the adventurous journey that led me to become an author—a journey that began with a single step in 2015 when I started a blog. It was my sister Hanna, bless her memory, who first planted the seed in my mind. "You should write a book," she said. Her words resonated with me, for I have al...
2024-06-2007 min
The Distracted LibrariansSpecial Episode: Indie Bookstore Adventure!Join the Distracted Librarians as they embark on a summer reading adventure: visiting local indie bookstores!
Each bookstore is located somewhere in Oakland County, Michigan. Some are new to us, and some are recent favorites - but all have something unique to offer. Check them out with us, or visit them yourself:
Schuler Books - West Bloomfield: https://www.schulerbooks.com/
The Book Beat - Oak Park: https://thebookbeat.com/
Sidetrack Books - Royal Oak: https://www.sidetrackbooks.com/
Paper Trail Books - Royal Oak: https://www.papertrailbooks.com/
John K. King Books North - Ferndale...
2024-06-1530 min
Art + AudienceEp. 03: 6 Key Factors for ANY Business SuccessIn this solo episode, Stacie shares her transformative experiences with masterminds, including her own Creative Hive Mastermind. Stacie delves into the significant impact these collaborative groups have had on her art business, Gingiber, and emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and continuous learning for artists. Today on Art + Audience: The Power of Masterminds: Stacie recounts her journey through various masterminds since 2020, highlighting how these groups have quadrupled her revenue and enhanced her business acumen. Creative Hive Mastermind: Stacie explains the origins and goals of her own mastermind, specifically designed for artists...
2024-06-1121 min
Art + AudienceEp. 02: From Tech to Textiles How Seamless Patterns Changed Mandy's Art CareerToday on Art + Audience, Stacie is joined by the talented Mandy Corcoran from Amanda Grace Design. Mandy shares her incredible journey of building a thriving art licensing and online education business while homeschooling her three children. Despite starting her career in her forties, Mandy has achieved remarkable success by staying true to her passion for surface pattern design. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence, authenticity, and the willingness to embrace constructive criticism. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Mandy Corcoran: Mandy introduces herself and her business, Amanda Grace Design...
2024-06-1118 min
Art + AudienceEp. 01: What is Art + Audience?In this first episode of 'Art + Audience', Stacie kicks off with a fun and heartfelt introduction. She delves into the often-glorified journey of building an art business, candidly sharing the struggles, failures, and triumphs that shaped her path. Through this podcast, Stacie aims to demystify the process of growing an audience and creating a sustainable art career, offering transparency, encouragement, and practical advice. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Stacie Bloomfield: Stacie introduces herself, sharing her background as an artist and entrepreneur. She started selling nursery art on Etsy in 2009 and now runs a...
2024-06-1122 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldNavigating Life As An Empty Nester - Part 2Welcome to The MindShift Show! I'm your host, Pamela Bloomfield, dedicated to helping professional women over 40 streamline their to-do lists to gain more personal time while fulfilling their responsibilities. Thank you for joining me on today's episode as we discuss navigating life as an empty nester. With college season upon us, many of you may be facing this transition for the first time, feeling a mix of emotions.As someone who has experienced this transformative phase twice, I empathize with you. The empty nest—a term that evokes both deep thought and a tinge of melancholy—is a ch...
2024-06-0608 minThe MindShift Show: Turning Mindsets Into ICAN with Pamela E. BloomfieldThe Unscripted Life Of An Empty Nester - For Professional Women Over 40The Unscripted Life Of An Empty Nester - For Professional Women Over 40 Welcome to "The Unscripted Life," where I, Pamela Bloomfield, delve into the transformative journey of life as an empty nester for professional women over 40. In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal experiences of transitioning to an empty nest, exploring the emotional and psychological impacts of this life stage. Together, we will uncover practical strategies for rediscovering your purpose, reigniting your passions, and embracing this new chapter with confidence and joy. I also provide valuable insights on maintaining and nurturing relationships with adult children and p...
2024-05-3010 min
Politics and Policy on the PotomacDr. Art LafferMark Bloomfield welcomes Dr. Arthur Laffer, father of supply side economics and economic advisor to Presidents Reagan and Trump.When he presented Art Laffer with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, President Trump said, “Few people in history have revolutionized economic thought and policy like Dr. Laffer. The father of supply side economics; a Yale graduate; a Stanford Ph.D.; the youngest tenured professor of the University of Chicago.” In the years 1972 to 1977 Art was an economic advisor to Secretary of the Treasury William Simon, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, and Secretary of the Treasury George Shultz. Art...
2024-05-2953 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacRepresentative Linda Sánchez (D-CA)Mark Bloomfield welcomes Representative Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Ways & Means Committee, about the “Economic Policy Challenges for Latinos Today”.Representative Sánchez currently serves as the Ways & Means Committee, the first Latina to do so. When she became Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, she was the first Latina elected to a leadership position in the US Congress. Her family and friends will tell you that she’s never stopped “kicking ass for the working class”.Representative Sánchez is passionate about issues relating to e...
2024-05-2330 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacMartin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, Financial TimesMark Bloomfield welcomes Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at Financial Times, about his new book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. Former Secretary of Treasury Lawrence Summers, who kicked off our webinar series, called Martin Wolf “the world’s preeminent financial journalist.” Ben Bernanke, Nobel Prize-winning former chair of the Federal Reserve wrote, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism is "an excellent thought-provoking synthesis of his views on democratic capitalism and how to fix it.” Martin Wolf is also the author of Why Globalization Works and The Shifts and the Shocks: What We’ve Learned—and Have Still to Learn fro...
2024-03-2851 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacMichael J. Graetz, Professor Emeritus at Columbia and Yale Law SchoolsMark Bloomfield welcomes Michael J. Graetz, Professor Emeritus at Columbia and Yale Law Schools, on his latest book, The Power to Destroy: How the Antitax Movement Hijacked America.Michael J. Graetz is a leading authority on tax politics and policy. He served in the US Treasury’s Office of tax Policy and is the coauthor of many books including Death by a Thousand Cuts: The Fight Over Taxing Inherited Wealth. Graetz received the Tax Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his "outsized impact on the tax policy community."
2024-03-0738 min
The Mindset MapThe Resilient Mindset Series - Ep2: Rachel Barber "Work with your brain not against it!"Liked this episode? Or have a suggestion for a future episode? Send me a text!"Work with your brain, not against it!"Welcome back to The Resilient Mindset Series.I believe a resilient mindset is one of the key elements to a successful business owner, if not THE most important, so what exactly is a resilient mindset? How can we develop one? And why is just so important?In this series of podcast episodes, each month I am going to be interviewing a truly inspiring female business owner who...
2024-02-2757 minThe Mindset MapThe Resilient Mindset Series - Ep1. Naomi Holbrook: "We all have the power to change our story"Liked this episode? Or have a suggestion for a future episode? Send me a text!"We all have the power to change our story"Welcome to a brand new series of The Mindset Map Podcast - The Resilient Mindset Series. I believe a resilient mindset is one of the key elements to a successful business owner, if not THE most important, so what exactly is a resilient mindset? How can we develop one? And why is just so important?In this series of podcast episodes, each month I am...
2024-01-3044 min
The Splash EffectWhy Meta Ads are NOT the best strategy for your eCommerce brandIf you’ve been in eCommerce, retail and brand building for any amount of time, you’ll know the ongoing advice is that the BEST way to grow your online orders is to scale your Facebook ads.
Or is it?
Common knowledge doesn’t mean best advice, and in my experience over the last 10 years of building brands, scaling your Facebook ads for your brand means two things:
A big top line revenue growth jumpMinimal to zero (and mostly below zero) profit
You probably already know this and have lived through this if you’re...
2023-12-2205 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJay Clayton, former U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionerMark Bloomfield discusses Proxy Advisors with Jay Clayton, Former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Jay Clayton served as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission from May 2017 to December 2020. He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor and Of Counsel to Sullivan & Cromwell. Mr. Clayton’s practice centers on corporate governance and financial regulatory matters, economic policy and government relations, and investigations. For over twenty-five years, Mr. Clayton has advised domestic and international financial institutions, market participants and government officials on various significant strategic matters and policy issues, including the world’s second...
2023-12-0733 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacOren Cass, author of "The Once and Future Worker: A vision for the renewal of work in America"Mark Bloomfield welcomes Oren Cass, author of "The Once and Future Worker: A vision for the renewal of work in America." Oren is an opinion writer for the Financial Times and his work has also appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He worked previously as the domestic Policy Director for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, as a management consultant at Bain & Company, and an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Oren is the Executive Director of American Compass, a nonprofit with a focus on markets, workers, their families and communities. Jason Furman, the Cha...
2023-11-0757 minThe Mindset MapThe Mindset Map TrailerLiked this episode? Or have a suggestion for a future episode? Send me a text!I bet you've heard people say that 'you already have everything within you to achieve whatever you want to achieve' and if you're anything like me you've probably rolled your eyes at that too! The truth is that the potential of every single one of us is truly and completely limitless but unfortunately it is not as simple as just blind faith and optimism that everything will work out! What we do need is that missing part of the puzzle and that...
2023-10-2601 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacH.E. Francisco António Duarte Lopes, Ambassador of Portugal to the United StatesMark Bloomfield welcomes H.E. Francisco António Duarte Lopes, Ambassador of Portugal to the United States.Ambassador Lopes previously served as Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations since 2017. Prior to that, he served at Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon, where he was promoted to the rank of Ambassador in December 2015. Earlier, he was the diplomatic adviser to the Prime Minister.
2023-10-2033 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacRobert Lighthizer, former U.S. Trade RepresentativeMark Bloomfield hosts Robert Lighthizer, former United States Trade Representative and author of No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America’s Workers.Robert Lighthizer served in President Trump’s cabinet as the United States Trade Representative from 2017 to 2021 and was a deputy USTR under President Reagan. He has negotiated dozens of international agreements and practiced trade law for more than forty years. Bob Lighthizer also served as chief minority counsel and later staff director and chief of staff of the Senate Committee on Finance under Chairman Bob Dole.
2023-10-1134 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJohn Taylor, Professor of Economics, Stanford UniversityMark Bloomfield welcomes John B. Taylor, Ph.D., Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University. Professor Taylor is renowned for his expertise in macroeconomics and monetary policy. He is the author of "The Taylor Rule", an equation linking the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate to levels of inflation and economic growth. Professor Taylor served as Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs under President George W. Bush and on the Council of Economic Advisers under President Jimmy Carter and President George H.W. Bush. Professor Taylor also served on the Congressional Budget Off...
2023-07-0740 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJason Grumet, CEO of American Clean Power AssociationMark Bloomfield spoke with Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP) on June 2. ACP is the foremost trade association representing the clean energy industry, with nearly 800 member companies to provide families and businesses with affordable, reliable energy made in the U.S., and powered by American workers. Jason Grumet is respected on both sides of the aisle for his innovative approach to impacting public policy. He joined ACP from the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), which he founded and ran as president for 15 years. Grumet brings that same vision and passion to ACP, building on the passage of...
2023-06-0129 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJonathan Capehart, Associate Editor at The Washington PostOn June 1, Mark Bloomfield had a conversation with Jonathan Capehart, a Pulitzer-winning Associate Editor for The Washington Post. Jonathan Capehart has been an opinion writer at The Post since 2007. He was a member of The Post’s editorial board until 2022. He hosts the weekly Post podcast “Capehart” and the weekly Post Live show “First Look,” which is also streamed on Comcast’s Peacock streaming service. At MSNBC, Capehart is the anchor of “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” which debuted on Feb. 18th, and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” which has been on the air since 2020. His MSNBC special “A Promised...
2023-06-0128 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacRep. Buddy Carter (R-GA)On May 22, Mark Bloomfield hosted Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) for “A Conversation on the State of Natural Gas Production and the Future of LNG Exports.”A committed public servant, Rep. Carter previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Budget Committee. He also serves as Vice Chairman...
2023-05-221h 00
Bloomfield Presbyterian ChurchRising Hope - Together Forever1Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 - Rev. Josh Hooker - Evening Service - Talks from the Agape Meal held in Bloomfield Presbyterian Church Hall as part of our Rising Hope Holy Week Services with St. Donard’s Church of Ireland and Bloomfield Methodist Church
2023-04-0640 minThe Mindset MapEpisode 16 - International Women's Day SpecialLiked this episode? Or have a suggestion for a future episode? Send me a text!Welcome back to another full-length episode of the Mums' Night Out Podcast! This is a very special episode in celebration of International Women's Day where I select some of the best clips from my #mumbossmonday Instagram lives that I've been doing over the last few weeks over on my Instagram channel @rachelbloomfieldcoaching. This episode contains snippets of my conversations with Charlie Day, Alex Burnside, Sidney Macdonald, Aisling Owens-Nash , Lorna Taylor and Dr Jade Redfern.Mums' Night Out is...
2023-03-1056 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacTheodore Boutrous, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP on Climate LitigationMark Bloomfield welcomes Theodore Boutrous, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP for a conversation on climate litigation. Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and counsel for Chevron Corporation in the current state and municipal climate lawsuits. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.The New York Times has noted, Mr. Boutrous has “a long history of pushing the courts and the public to see the bigger picture on heated issues.” The Am...
2023-03-0237 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacH.E. Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the US, on "United Kingdom-American Political & Economic Challenges"Mark Bloomfield hosts "A Conversation on United Kingdom-American Political & Economic Challenges" with H.E. Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the US. Prior to arriving in DC, Ambassador Pierce was the United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York since March 2018. Prior to this role, she served as the Director General for Political Affairs and Chief Operating Officer of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, from 2016.
2023-03-0235 minThe Mindset MapEpisode 15 - "I think dolphins have a very good life!!"Liked this episode? Or have a suggestion for a future episode? Send me a text!Welcome back to another full-length episode of the Mums' Night Out Podcast! In this episode we try out some ice-breaker questions that you might want to try on a Mums' Night Out in order to get to know each other a little more and have some fun!! This is a great way to get beyond the small talk so if you want to try out some of these questions with your Mum friends, then you can find the ones we used here.
2023-02-2429 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacSebastian Mallaby on "The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future"Mark Bloomfield hosts a conversation with Sebastian Mallaby on his latest book, The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future". Sebastian Mallaby is the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). An experienced journalist and public speaker, Mallaby contributes to a variety of publications, including Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times, where he spent two years as a contributing editor.
2023-02-2435 min
Wildlife and Photography20 - Keep it localIn our line of work, we have ventured over a lot of the United Kingdom and parts of Africa. We really enjoy going and experiencing new places and wildlife to photograph. The thing about new places is they can be more than a little bit frightening. You don’t know what you have let yourself in for. Is all the time and money you’ve spent going to be worth it?Of course most of the time going somewhere new is worth the effort, but it is impossible to keep going to new places. So we have a fa...
2023-02-2326 minWildlife and Photography19 - A year through our kitchen windowsEpisode 19 “A year through our kitchen window” What an odd subject for a podcast you may think. But we will take you through our kitchen windows and into the woods beyond, which are full of wildlife. The wildlife we are privileged to be able to watch day to day. To witness, dramas life and death struggles, going on just outside our kitchen windows. This episode contains a full year of extracts from our wildlife diary where we record the comings and goings in our garden.There has been a wee bit of a break in the regularity of p...
2023-01-0950 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJon Hilsenrath, Editor at The Wall Street Journal, on his new book, Yellen: The Trailblazing Economist Who Navigated an Era of UpheavalOn December 1, Mark Bloomfield hosted "A Conversation with Jon Hilsenrath, Editor at The Wall Street Journal, on his new book, Yellen: The Trailblazing Economist Who Navigated an Era of Upheaval." Jon Hilsenrath is a senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, where he has written about economics and finance since 1997. He has worked as a writer and editor in Hong Kong, New York and Washington, D.C. Many of his stories have focused on causes and consequences of economic and financial crises. Jon was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2014 for his coverage of the Federal Reserve; was p...
2022-12-0145 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacVince Molinari, Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TVOn October 20, Mark Bloomfield hosted Vince Molinari, Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TV for a conversation about blockchain, digital assets and impact investing. FINTECH.TV is a global media platform bringing you the latest in finance, blockchain, technology, sustainability, impact investing, SDGs, and ESG, with a studio presence at leading international exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange, as well as distribution on Bloomberg Television, CNBC Africa and CNBC Arabia. This is the first of its kind platform featuring young, internationally diverse voices sharing their concerns and needs—framing thei...
2022-11-2142 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacStavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United StatesMark Bloomfield joins His Excellency Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States for a Conversation about EU Political and Economic Challenges. Ambassador Lambrinidis has served in his role since March 1, 2019. From 2012 to February 2019, he served as the EU Special Representative for Human Rights. In 2011, Ambassador Lambrinidis was Foreign Affairs Minister of Greece. Between 2004-2011, he was twice elected as a Member of the European Parliament with the Greek Social Democratic Party (PASOK). Ambassador Lambrinidis has also served as Vice-President of the European Parliament (2009-11), Vice-President of the Civil Liberties, Justice and Ho...
2022-09-1542 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacAlan Murray, CEO of Fortune MediaOn June 16, Mark Bloomfield spoke with Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Media and author of the new book Tomorrow’s Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business. Alan oversees the business and editorial operations of the independent media company and is known for expanding its digital and conference franchises. He also writes a closely-read daily newsletter for Fortune, CEO Daily. Prior to joining Fortune in 2015, Alan led the rapid expansion of the Pew Research Center’s digital footprint as president of that organization. Before that, Alan was at the Wall Street Journal for many years...
2022-06-1624 minWildlife and Photography18 - Our kit recommendations for macro photographyHave you ever stopped and wondered how close-ups of flowers, butterflies, etc., are taken? These pictures are the ones we repeatedly take regularly.Over many years we have tested many bits of equipment. Some have been a help; others have ended up in a box somewhere. In this episode, we will tell you what we carry with us. Why we do it and how we use it. Learn from our successes and failures. You’re going to be surprised by some of the equipment we use. But over the years, we have refined what...
2022-05-2741 minWildlife and Photography17 - Trees, myths, legends and the science - Part TwoEpisode 17 part 2 of the wildlife and photography podcast “Trees, myths legends and the science”. We continue where Episode 16 left off with another five tree species, facts, and recent scientific findings, about how woodlands and the trees in them work together.Trees and the products we make from them have been part of our world and homes, for tens of thousands of years. We understand how important wood is when we look for furniture to make life comfortable. We burn wood to keep us warm in the cold or cook our food on. But we don’t really have a...
2022-04-2944 min
Studio36 Life & MusicThe Dam StoreKen and William discuss the declining headcount at the Bloomfield home and William’s Seattle adventure with a museum trip and concert. Ken did a deep dive into the In Rainbows album by Radiohead; while William had his first experience with Sunrise Over Sea by the John Butler Trio. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience albums, which includes a creator and an 80’s glam band.
2022-04-1435 minWildlife and Photography16 - Trees, myths, legends and the scienceEpisode 16 – of the Wildlife and Photography podcast is all about Trees, myths, legends, and the science that surrounds trees. Trees have been part of our culture and providing us with material goods for tens of thousands of years. Over that time we and our ancestors have revered, and worshiped trees. We have come to rely on the tree to provide warmth comfort and protection from the world.Most of us, however, know very little about the woodlands we love to visit, and even less about the trees which grow there. It is only in the last few de...
2022-04-0440 min
Benevolent BusinessRoanna Harstad - MyRelaxationCoach ☀️ What Happens When You Invite Your Therapist on your Podcast?Should you invite your Therapist on your Podcast?
Well, I did! Let's switch up the Paradigm, alter reality for an hour and put the questions to Ro.
Ro has spent years building an incredibly unique skillset, a skillset that's enabled her to help improves the lives of all her clients; myself included. And in this conversation we dive into the roots of that drive, the reasons to build a Benevolent Business about helping others.
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2022-03-2258 min
Benevolent BusinessFarzad Mesbahi [Former TESLA Employee] - "In the wrong hands it could COMPLETELY DESTROY the Fabric of Society."Welcome back to Benevolent Business!
In Series 2 we at starting with an incredible conversation between Hayden and Farzad Mesbahi, the former Tesla employee now turned successful Youtuber.
In the conversation we learn Farzad's journey to becoming financially free, investing in Tesla waaaay back in 2012 and later joining the company as well as his thoughts on the future including his believe Tesla will be worth $49 Trillion by 2035! As Hayden put it, he makes "Steven Mark Ryan look Bearish"
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2022-03-011h 13Wildlife and Photography15 - Beautiful weather for photographyIf you are taking pictures outdoors then this podcast is for you. The weather is an important consideration to the type of picture you are going to get, and it can even determine where you can go.The weather forecasts we had access to were so vague, we found that we were wasting time, by going to places, only to find the weather was not as predicted. Weather is so important to us, we decided that we had to do something to try and increase our odds of getting a get picture. We decided meteorology is a...
2022-02-2528 min
Waking Up To Life -- 18 Minutes With Rabbi JoshRabbi Jen Lader -- Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, Michigan -- We Are Not Trapped...A Journey to the RabbinateIt is an honor to welcome Rabbi Jen Lader to the show this week. Rabbi Jen is an amazing spiritual leader, youth rabbi, and personal friend. She will share her journey to become a Rabbi and the lessons she learned along the way. Her vision for her own career gives insight to anyone standing at the crossroads of life. Join me as we listen to her advice about how to "Wake Up To Life".
2022-02-0522 minWildlife and Photography14 - MeadowsMeadows are the subject of episode 14. Not just that bit of green, that flashes by as we look out of the car window. The subject is a vast one; in this podcast, we take an overview of the different types of meadows. These open areas of our countryside may look empty but, on land and sea, they are full of life and diversity. We consider how important they are, and what it could mean if we lose this valuable habitat. Join us as we take a wander through the fascinating world. Do reach out on social media if you...
2022-01-2912 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacMax Baucus, former Ambassador to China and U.S. Senator (D-MT)Mark Bloomfield welcomes the Honorable Max Baucus, former Ambassador to China and U.S. Senator (D-MT). In his years as an elected official and diplomat, Max Baucus was engaged in the most consequential issues of the past half-century. He served as U.S. Senator for over 35 years, making him the longest-serving Senator in Montana history. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and also played an influential role in the debate over health care reform. President Barack Obama appointed Max Baucus the 11th U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, a po...
2021-12-0148 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacMark Weinberger, Global Business Executive and former Asst Secretary of Treasury under President George W. BushMark Bloomfield welcomes Mark Weinberger, global business leader and former Assistant Secretary of Treasury under President George W. Bush. Mark served as the Global Chairman and CEO of EY, a leading global professional services organization with 284,000 people, operating in more than 150 countries. He led the organization through a purpose-fueled transformation centered on EY’s purpose of building a better working world. His government experience includes serving as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Tax Policy) in the George W. Bush Administration. Mark was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the Social Security Adm...
2021-11-1842 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacJoe Lieberman, former U.S. Senator and Democratic Vice-Presidential NomineeMark Bloomfield welcomes Joe Lieberman, former U.S. Senator (I-CT) and Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee in 2000. Lieberman served as the senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He is a former member of the Democratic Party and was its nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2000 election. During his final term in office, he was officially listed as an independent Democrat and caucused with and chaired committees for the Democratic Party. Lieberman is the author of "The Centrist Solution: How We Made Government Work and Can Make it Work Again," a master class in effective gove...
2021-11-1147 minWildlife and Photography13 - Finding wildlife to photographThis episode, number 13 is about where to find wildlife and take pictures of it. For us, as wildlife and nature photographers we need to be able to find subjects to photograph. What may seem a simple task is in fact quite complicated and can be a challenge to people starting out in wildlife photography.The episode was inspired by one of our listeners who asked “How do you go about finding your subjects to photograph?” It was such a good question that we decided to do a complete episode trying to explain how we go about it.
2021-11-0327 minWildlife and Photography12 - RewildingIf you know what rewilding is all about then this podcast may give you a different look at the subject. For those of you who, are looking for a podcast to listen to and are thinking what the !!! is rewilding let me explain.We live in the natural world. It may not seem like it if you live in the middle of a city but know matter how far you think you are from nature you are in fact very dependant on it for the air, water, and food we all crave.Rewilding, landscape restoration...
2021-09-2229 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacLou Von Thaer, President and CEO, Battelle Memorial InstituteMark Bloomfield welcomes Lewis “Lou” Von Thaer, President and CEO of Battelle Memorial Institute." Battelle is a private, nonprofit applied science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages multiple Department of Energy national laboratories. Lou began his technology career with AT&T Bell Laboratories, spent a number of years at General Dynamics, then joined Leidos, Inc. as president of the company’s National Security Sector, and before joining Battelle in 2017, served as CEO of DynCorp International. Lou also serves on the ACCF Board of Advisors.
2021-09-1629 minWildlife and Photography11 - AutumnA slightly shorter episode this month, but looking ahead to the forthcoming season of autumn. Where does the word autumn come from? Some scientific facts - we enlighten you. Listen to some mythology, good info for those awkward quiz questions. There is something for everyone in our podcasts. Please reach out to us on social media, if there is a subject matter you would like us to cover.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkandJackyBloomfield/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mandjbloomfieldInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mandjbloomfield/LinkedIn...
2021-08-2607 minWildlife and Photography10 - The Rule of Moving AboutWe have called this episode the Rule of Moving about. Confused about all the rules you’ve heard about. We have got our own special rule called the rule of moving about. Listen and find out why and how this can help you get better pictures. Doesn’t matter what camera you use, this rule can help.Any questions or comments let us know via our social media channels. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkandJackyBloomfield/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mandjbloomfieldInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mandjbloomfield/Link...
2021-07-2315 minWaking Up To Life -- 18 Minutes With Rabbi JoshRabbi Yarden Blumstein, Friendship Circle, "Everything Is Leading Up To THIS Moment!"Meet Rabbi Yarden Blumstein, the Teen Director at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The friendship between Rabbi Yarden and Rabbi Josh has blossomed over the past two decades. Together they will explore the power of "Being In The Moment". Two rabbis from two very different movements in the Jewish Community come together for friendship, education, and enlightenment. This is an episode not to be missed.
2021-07-1018 minWildlife and Photography9 - Birds and the beesFlowers make our world a better place, but they are not just for our delight. The real reason plants produce flowers is all to do with reproduction. Flowers are for most plants a way of getting an animal to transfer pollen to another plant. Without this true wonder of nature, humans would lose about 70% of the plants we rely on to feed ourselves. Our podcast gives an insight into the relationship between plants and the animal kingdom.Bumblebee Conservation Trust - https://www.bumblebeeconservation.orgRoyal Entomological Society - https://www.royensoc.co.uk
2021-06-2425 minWildlife and Photography8 - ClimateThis episode is all about our climate. What does climate mean, where does the word come from? We give a brief look at the planet’s climate. How the changes affect our world and what we can do to make a difference. If you have any questions or comments let us know via our social media channels.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkandJackyBloomfield/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mandjbloomfieldInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mandjbloomfield/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/m&j-bloomfield/Buzzsprout - h...
2021-05-2612 minWildlife and Photography7 - Should you master Manual Exposure mode?This episode is all about using manual exposure on your camera. We try to dispel the myths that seem to abound on the internet, that manually setting all the exposure parameters, makes your pictures better. We have advice about, how and when to use it, give examples of what we use to capture our wildlife images. We hope after listening to the episode, you will be able to make an informed choice, about how you choose to use manual exposure. If you have any questions or comments, please get in contact via social media.Buzzsprout...
2021-04-2122 minWaking Up To Life -- 18 Minutes With Rabbi JoshCindy Kandel, Wife, Mother/Grandmother, Teacher and Spiritual SeekerIn this episode we meet Cindy Kandel who has worked for more than two decades as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. On the side :), she raised a family and created a loving Jewish Home. Join us as Cindy shares the story of the tragic death of her son and the impactful spiritual process of remembering him. Her words are a reminder to WAKE UP TO LIFE.
2021-04-0920 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacRob Nichols, President and CEO of American Bankers AssociationMark Bloomfield hosts Rob Nichols, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association. The ABA represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $20 trillion banking industry. Rob joined ABA in August 2015 following ten years at the helm of the Financial Services Forum, a non-partisan financial and economic policy organization. Before joining the Forum, Rob served in the George W. Bush administration as the assistant secretary for public affairs at the Treasury Department. In this role, he acted as chief spokesperson and head of the office of public liaison, serving as Tre...
2021-04-0732 min
The Braintrust "Driving Change" PodcastJeff Bloomfield: The Secret Science of PersuasionThis week we flip the script and our very own Jeff Bloomfield is in the hot seat in an amazing interview with Leader Week creator and OwlHub Founder & CEO, David Morelli. Their discussion first focuses on the art of persuasion and Jeff breaks down the neuroscience of decision making. Jeff then shares some secrets on how to direct conversations and increase your persuasion skills.
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2021-03-1652 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacCongressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), Ranking Republican, House Ways & Means CommitteeMark Bloomfield hosts "A Conversation with Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) on the Agenda for a Growing and Equitable Economy. " Congressman Brady is the lead Republican on the Ways & Means Committee, one of the most critical committees involved with our economic recovery from the COVID pandemic. As the 66th chairman of the committee, he authored the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, a major reform of our tax code. I asked him about the latest on the $1.9 trillion stimulus package, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017--what worked and what did not, the outlook for President Biden‘s tax polic...
2021-03-1023 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacSol Trujillo, Global Business ExecutiveMark Bloomfield welcomes Solomon D. (“Sol”) Trujillo for a conversation on “The New Mainstream and the Latino Cohort That is Driving It.” Sol is a global executive who has served as the CEO of US West in the US, Orange SA in France and Telstra in Australia. He has served or is on the boards of PepsiCo, Bank of America, EDS, Target, Chin’s Silk Road Technologies, Western Union, among others. Sol currently chairs the Trujillo Group, LLC, investing in private companies, domestically and internationally. Sol has made major contributions to public policy as Chairman and Co-Founder of the Latino...
2021-02-0354 minPolitics and Policy on the PotomacGreg Ip, Chief Economics Correspondent for The Wall Street JournalMark Bloomfield hosts Greg Ip, Chief Economics Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Greg Ip writes about U.S. global economic development and policy. Greg Mankiw has called Greg Ip, “One of the world's best economic journalists.“ That’s a lot coming from a Harvard professor of economics and one of the most cited in classroom textbooks.
2020-12-1738 minWildlife and Photography1 - An IntroductionIn this episodeStarting today we’re launching a series of podcasts, each episode will be covering a different topic about either wildlife or photography. Learning about the natural world, how it works and its inhabitants is something we do every day. Our knowledge of photography comes from over 15 years as wildlife photographers and many more years in commercial photography. We are Mark and Jacky Bloomfield we’re passionate about helping people enjoy, understand and learn. Episode one is an introduction to the content of future podcasts and a little about who we are. ...
2020-11-2306 min