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Brooke's BabblesThe Intersection of Faith and Financial Advising with Michael StanfordIn this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke Kuhn interviews Michael Stanford, a financial advisor from Upstream Financial. Michael shares his journey from aspiring military service to discovering his passion for finance and entrepreneurship. He discusses the influence of his family, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and his faith journey that led him back to the Lord. Michael emphasizes the importance of community, masculinity, and the psychological aspects of money management, while also addressing common misconceptions about financial advising. He concludes with insights on the role of money in fulfilling one's purpose and the importance of integrating...
2025-11-1932 min
Brooke's BabblesBrooke's Babbles with Kati Zuromski of Tavala on Entrepreneurship In this conversation, Kati Zuromski shares her journey from freelancing to establishing a successful agency. She discusses the fears and challenges of leaving a stable job and how a transformative event pushed her to fully commit to her business. The discussion highlights the importance of taking risks and embracing change for personal and professional growth.
2025-11-1244 min
Brooke's BabblesIntroducing LifeStoriesOfficially announcing the launch LifeStories Heirlooms! I've had the privilege of listening to my grandma's stories my entire life and I always felt like I had to find a way to preserve them so I started a new business that preserves stories in keepsake books and audiobooks. In this episode I'm sharing a clip from my beloved grandma's LifeStories interviews and discussing themes from her story.
2025-10-1710 min
Brooke's BabblesBrooke's Babbles: Jeff Althaus on Estate Planning and Building a BusinessJoining me on Brooke's Babbles is Jeff Althaus, managing attorney of Althaus Law in Northglenn, Colorado. In this episode we get to hear Jeff's journey to becoming an Estate Planning & Probate attorney, his values and how they align with his work, and some tips on how to learn more about this field of law to protect your family and legacy. Behind every business is a person with a dream, which is why Brooke's Babbles is on a mission to build connections by shining the spotlight on stories behind businesses.
2025-08-3143 min
Brooke's BabblesThe Magazine MismatchThe next time you experience disappointment or loss or anything in between, I challenge you to put on your rose-colored glasses and look for the ways this moment is preparing you to offer a helping hand down the road and what it’s trying to teach you. About Brooke’s Babbles Brooke’s Babbles is a podcast and blog where storytelling meets soul. Hosted by marketing consultant and professional babbler Brooke, Brooke’s Babbles offers honest conversations, insightful tips, and real life stories. Whether you're here for storytelling, connection, mindset shifts, or a dose of inspiration, you’re in the...
2025-08-2404 min
Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla KuhnCancelled Chronicles with Brooke Schofield and Rudy JulesJOIN THE WEIRDEST PATREON EVER: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrashTuesdayPodcast Our hilarious little sis Brooke is back with us gals for her third Trash appearance & this time we brought our other favorite gen z girly - rudy jules. Fresh of her engagement 💍 Brooke, Jules and the gals talk loving mayo, growing up with lice, the cancellation of cancelled, which of the gals would survive the Titanic and much much more - it’s a juicy one ya’ll! 🍑 Thank You to Our Sponsor(s): IQBar! Text TRASH to 64000 to get twenty percent off al...
2025-08-1953 min
Brooke's BabblesLove is Never WastedWe live in a world that sometimes makes love feel like a transaction — only worth it if it’s returned, acknowledged, or lasts forever. But real love doesn’t work that way.In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection on what it means to love fully, even when things don’t go the way we hoped. From friendships that drift to relationships that end, I’ll talk about why every act of love leaves an imprint — on the people we give it to, and on ourselves.Whether you’re grieving, healing, or simply wondering...
2025-08-0911 min
Brooke's BabblesNo Longer the Littlest - Making Summer Memories If you’re anything like me you try to make the most of every season, especially summer. The blue skies, hot sun, and sound of splashes and laughter in the pool are missed once school starts again and yearned for during the cold months. Each season only comes once per year and though we know it will come again next year and every year after this, things will be different. Children give us the wonderful gift called the reminder that time is fleeting. I took my son to a splash pad recently with a friend of mine an...
2025-07-0909 min
Brooke's BabblesThe Cracked Coffee CupBrooke’s Babbles: The Cracked Coffee CupThis babble was inspired by a coffee mug my sister gave me on her wedding day as a thank-you for being her maid of honor. Nearly four years later, that mug sits beside me as I record—cracked but cherished. That little crack, likely from carelessly tossing a hand-wash-only mug into the dishwasher, hasn’t stopped me from loving or using it.Why talk about a cracked coffee cup? Because sometimes the smallest, most ordinary things hold the most meaning. This blog isn’t just about big life moments—...
2025-06-1709 min
Brooke's BabblesSpace for GraceIntroThe blog that this episode is based off of was written in my notes app on my phone the other day while I was making protein waffles and my dog Lulu was staring up at me hoping for me to drop one, and this was a reminder once again that as a mom I do things differently and when I can, even if it’s not while sitting at a deskMy saying is, “if you want something done ask a mom to do it” because we have so many things that we’re constantly juggling, yes, but that’s a...
2025-06-1209 min
Brooke's BabblesParadox of PerfectionParadox of perfection: it expects us to achieve everything with a gold metal yet it prevents us from even starting. It paralyzes us. Brooke is diving in on tips for overcoming perfection.
2025-06-0611 min
Brooke's BabblesBabbling Brooke - That's Me!Introducing Brooke's Babbles and your host, Brooke. Episode 1 is all about the purpose of this podcast and what I hope it sparks in your heart :)
2025-05-0804 min
Inside the Coaching Mind with Terry PettitLaura "Bird" Kuhn and Diane Mendenhall: Why the Omaha Supernovas are so Successful ITCM-080The Supernovas' Head Coach and General Manager join Terry for a conversation about the success and challenges of building the most successful professional volleyball franchise in the U.S. The Supernovas sit atop the PVF standings with a 12 and 5 record and are averaging over 11,500 in attendance.Topics include: What Brooke Nuneviller brings to the franchise, the Development of Regan Cooper, updates on former Husker and Blue Jay players, and the future of Supernova Volleyball. Brought to you by Humanex VenturesJoin our Facebook group: / 432406754817459 Follow...
2025-03-2653 minTrash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla KuhnBrooke Schofield's Trash Tuesday CancellationBrooke Schofield is back for a second date with our queens and this time we’ve thrown all decency out the gdamn window – a telltale sign that a true blue friendship is blooming. Brooke confesses her recent pant-sh**ting journey, Esther confesses her Bells Palsy conspiracy theory and Khalyla horrifies us all by claiming she’s happy skinny jeans are coming back (absolute freak). The gals talk dancing, swimming and Brooke Schofield FINALLY clears the air about her genuine feelings on vegetables - you DON'T wanna miss this. ______________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SQUARES...
2025-02-181h 09
Wired AxcessOmaha Supernovas HC Bird & Captain Brooke NunevillerWith the Pro Volleyball Federation 2025 season just around the corner, we check in with 2024 Champions Omaha Supernovas Head Coach Laura "Bird" Kuhn and Team Captian Brooke Nuneviller to share their excitement about the opening night and goals for the upcoming year.They discuss the pressure of the Supernovas' first season, how the team has evolved, and what fans can expect from the Supernovas as they prepare to defend their championship and set the bar even higher in the PVF this season. Lots of experience, grit, sweat, self-reflection, and communication will lead this team in 2025.
2025-01-0852 minTrash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla KuhnBrooke Schofield Feels Safe on Trash TuesdayThis week’s guest is a True Blue SLUG – a sexy, little, hilarious, mentally ill, self aware, relatable queen: Brooke Schofield. The gals talk about bad titties, bad thoughts, bad habits, bad family, bad sandwich chain mascots, & the baddest of all bad things – bad men. There is nothing more on brand than making a f**ed up gal feel safe, seen & right at home
2024-12-311h 07
Restart Recharge Podcast313 - Grow Unique Educators! - with Ron MadisonSend us a textAs we kick off a new school year, it is an important time to reach out to all teachers to help them be successful. We can aid in their growth throughout the school year and that will continue through their teaching of the students. We’re joined by Ron Madison, an instructional technologist from Michigan, who strives to aid in the growth of ALL the educators he works with.Follow Ron on Twitter!Check Out Ron's Superhero 3-D Printouts!Podcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Jus...
2023-08-2244 minRestart Recharge Podcast312 - Instructional Storytelling: Google ALL ExperienceSend us a textGoogle for Education is always at the forefront of innovation to best equip educators with their educational technology needs! But how do they get their new innovations in the minds of educators? Through a partnership with Forward Edge, the creation of the Google Adaptive Learning Lab allowed for fast paced, but interactive sessions for educators to learn new Google tools from our instructional coaches. The main event was at ISTE 22, but two coaches took the show on the road to tour the US to continue to show off these Google features in a...
2023-06-1325 minRestart Recharge Podcast311 - An EdTech Eulogy - with Jon SmithSend us a textAs we near the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on our coaching and decide what went well and what we can utilize for next year. However, there will likely be some methods and practices that should not make the trip into next year. Rather they should end or perish with the finish of the school year. With us today is Jon Smith from BookCreator, who is going to talk more about how the death of certain edtech practices is actually a good thing for our coaching....
2023-05-3041 minRestart Recharge Podcast310 - Tech with Littles! - with Sarah Kiefer & Brittney PrioreSend us a textAs instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work with our teachers to get them using it! And that is exactly what a coach and teacher duo have been doing here in southwest Ohio! So let’s talk with Sarah Kiefer and Brittney Priore on ideas for al...
2023-05-1649 minRestart Recharge Podcast309 - Instructional Ideas for Elementary EdTech Success! - with Debbie TannenbaumSend us a textAs instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work with our teachers to get them using it!Follow Debbie on Twitter!TannenbaumTech.comPodcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Justin ThomasEditing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas So...
2023-05-0237 minRestart Recharge Podcast302 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How can I be a Better Coach to AllSend us a textReflecting on our work as coaches is very important. Whether we are reflecting with teachers on the work that they’ve put into their instruction or taking a look at our own coaching, we want to get the most out of how our work impacts. This episode will take a closer look at how we can have meaningful reflection with our educators and then use it for ourselves in our coaching.Brooke's Top 3 Tips: 1. Reflection is about you, not them2. Be curious 3...
2023-01-2438 minRestart Recharge Podcast213 - EDU Coach NetworkSend us a textAs a coach, you may work alone or on a small team in your district. However, this is the age of globalization! It is easier to connect with people across the nation and world than ever before. But this can seem daunting when you aren’t sure where to start. That is why Forward Edge has created the EDU Coach Network, an expansive platform with resources and communications with other coaches! Learn more about this awesome network and find out how you can join and begin making connections with other coaches!Jo...
2022-08-1639 minRestart Recharge Podcast212 - An International Journey through Coaching - with Amy GarrettSend us a textAs coaches, we work tirelessly to support our teachers and students in the classroom. There are coaches all across the world that provide this support everyday! Today, we take a look at one coach’s journey through multiple countries on multiple continents and learn how coaching is both the same and different throughout the world.Forward Edge Coaches Camp Registration - RRPODCAST for $50 off.Follow Amy on TwitterPodcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Justin ThomasEditing Team- Michael Roush Socia...
2022-06-2138 minRestart Recharge Podcast211 - Expand Your IslandSend us a textCoaching really should be a team sport. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case…for many coaches, they might be the only one in the building or even district. In this episode, listeners will hear a first hand account of how one coach was able to kick off a coaching program in her district that will be expanding after just one year with the addition of added coaches in the district! Hear her success and fail forward moments that made up her first year as a coach. Forward Edge Coaches Camp Regis...
2022-06-0746 minRestart Recharge Podcast210 - Get Creative With Book Creator - with Jon Smith & Lisa KuhnSend us a textOn this episode we are joined by Book Creator’s very own, Jon Smith. Listeners of this episode will hear from Technology Integrator turned Book Creator Teacher Success Rep and one of our own coaches on the many creative uses of one of our favorite tools. You’ll be sure to walk away with ideas for your own use and to share with the teachers you work with.Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp Registration - RRPODCAST for $50 off.Book Creator...
2022-05-2452 minRestart Recharge Podcast209 - Goal Setting to Get ResultsSend us a textOften, we know where we want to end up. We know that we want to lose weight, learn a new language, or pay off our debt. However, as time goes on we find ourselves engaging in the same routines with little progress to that ambitious “someday we’ll get there” goal. The same is true in coaching. Whether it is integrating technology effectively, mastering a new literacy program, or building a culture of innovation- we often start with the best of intentions and slip off the wagon sometime between 2nd & 3rd quarter. This episod...
2022-05-1034 minRestart Recharge Podcast208 - Imparting Joy in 30 SecondsSend us a textRestart Recharge has previously discussed different ways to create a positive culture on your campus with teachers and administration alike. Today’s episode will reach for the small spaces in our day where we can add a smile, create a positive moment, or impart joy to those around us. From the coach perspective to the teacher role when we engage in these small moments, we are able to help continue the positive culture. Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp Registration - RRPODCAST for $50 off.
2022-04-2652 minRestart Recharge Podcast207 - Coaching Across the Generations - with Ben SondgerothSend us a textCoaches work with a very diverse set of educators. Not only do coaches take into account the experience levels, content areas, and general backgrounds of educators, they might want to start considering an entirely new variable…. Generational differences. Educators make up a pool of very different generational representation- Millennials, Gen X’ers, and Baby Boomers. This episode we're talking with Ben Sondgeroth to explore how coaches can better understand the needs and values of each generation to build their capacity for effective technology integration.Links mentioned in the show:
2022-04-121h 01Restart Recharge Podcast206 - Start the change; Be the change!Send us a textWrapping up our mini-series on the Admin/Coach relationship, we’ll be talking today with Michael Roush & Lisa Kuhn about how the admin & coach can work together to create a culture that supports the transformation we want to see in our districts. As we’ve discussed in the previous episodes, establishing a healthy partnership is key to unlocking the success of a coaching program. This episode explores how you can capitalize on that partnership to create a culture of growth and systemic change. Links mentioned in the show:...
2022-03-2941 minRestart Recharge Podcast205 - Spotlight on Monroe: The Admin/Coach Relationship - with Andrea Carovillano & Logan StangerSend us a textContinuing our mini series on the Admin/Coach relationship, we are coming to you this week to talk about how one SW Ohio school district is making major waves and creating systemic change because of an awesome admin/coach partnership. Join us in learning how they’ve streamlined their success and are transforming their district, and how you can emulate their achievements!Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp Registration - RRPODCAST for $50 off.Follow Andrea on TwitterFollow Logan on Tw...
2022-03-1554 minRestart Recharge Podcast204 - Paving Your Way to Success: The Admin/Coach RelationshipSend us a textTune in this week as we kick off a three episode mini-series on Admin and Coach relationships. A healthy partnership with building & district leadership can make all the difference when it comes to a coach’s success. On today’s episode we’ll be chatting about the key traits of a healthy admin/coach relationship, how to establish that relationship as a coach, and what you might do if you think your admin/coach partnership is derailing your success. Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp R...
2022-03-0143 minRestart Recharge Podcast203 - FETC RecapSend us a textEducational Technology conferences are a great way to get a grasp on new instructional strategies, education technology tools, and important concepts circulating the world of education. Several members of our team have recently attended the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, FL and are here to bring you the “must-know” edtech trends, highlights, and everything else you might have missed from this year’s conference. Whether you were there, following along on Twitter from afar, or didn’t know FETC existed before today, this episode is sure to bring you some new ideas an...
2022-02-1545 minRestart Recharge Podcast202 - A Look Into a Student-Centered Coaching ProgramSend us a textIf you’ve been in an instructional coaching role for any amount of time at all, you know that there are some teachers that are tougher to crack than others. Tune in to this episode to hear how Mark Gumm circumvents the outer shells of his educators by building relationships with students- ultimately transforming learning from the outside in. Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp RegistrationFollow Mark on TwitterPodcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Just...
2022-02-0136 minRestart Recharge Podcast201 - Megan and the MakerspaceSend us a textMakerspaces in education are not a new concept; yet it can still be an uphill climb to embed a makerspace culture across all content areas and grade levels. In this episode, our very own Megan Whitacre shares how she is embracing all and making makerspace waves in her district. Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp RegistrationFollow Megan on TwitterJohn Spencer's The Launch CyclePodcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Justin Thomas
2022-01-1835 minRestart Recharge Podcast020 - Telling Your Story- Taking control of the Narrative - with Ryan McLane & Michael RoushSend us a textWho is telling your story if you don’t? Telling the story of what we do and the story of the good stuff happening in the classrooms and buildings can transform our schools for the better. On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the ins and outs of “telling your story” with Ryan McLane, co-author of Your school rocks, so tell people, and our very own master story-teller, Michael Roush. We all have a story to tell, let’s start telling it today! Links mentioned in the show:...
2021-11-1653 minRestart Recharge Podcast019 - Holiday Hacks for the EdTech CoachSend us a textJoin us as we dive into holiday hacks that utilize your technology skills beyond the classroom. Brooke Conklin and Tracee Keough will share some of their favorite EdTech tools for getting organized, saving money, and staying on top of the holiday rush. Links mentioned in the show:Forward Edge Coaches Camp Pre-RegistrationFollow Brooke on TwitterFollow Tracee on TwitterPodcast TeamHosts- Katie Ritter & Justin ThomasEditing Team- Megan Whitacre, Mallory Kessen, Michael Ro...
2021-11-0234 min