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Ready, Row! USAS5E42: Live from HOCR 2024 - Gates & Collicott/TRCMEET: Ken Gates & John CullicottCLUB: TexasRowingCenter.orgHOST: Napoleon GriffinKen Gates has won nine (9) CRASH-B hammers, set two world records on the RowErg and won a couple Masters Nationals singles titles, about racing, training and maintaining fitness while aging.John has raced for over 40 years at the High School, College, Elite, and Masters levels. He spent seven years as a sweep lightweight before converting to a sculling heavyweight. As an elite, he won nationals in all four sculling categories and made the A final in two Olympic Trials.2024-11-0625 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E41: Live from HOCR 2024 - Ukrainian Champ 8 WomenFrom the Ukrainian women's crew Anastaia Kozhenkova, Katarina Maistrenko, and Yevghenia Dovhodko talk to host Napoleon Greiffin about their training in Kyiv and WSU, and their experience in the US. They rowed on Sunday, Nov. 20.2024-11-0623 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E40: HOCR 2024 - Coastal Rowing Champs Bak, Rogers & ChoiBak, Choi, Rogers - Transcript2023 Won COPA America Mixed 4x2022 Bronze at Beach Sprint Worlds for Mixed 4x 2021 Tokyo Paralympic PR3 Mixed 4+ AlternateChris Bak 2021 Portugal-1x 8th BS2022 wales 1x gold 4x bronze BS2023 Barletta- 1x 8th BS 1x silver ENDURO 2x gold ENDURO2024 Genoa- 1x gold Kory Rogers 4x coastal national team 2x world champion, youngest in 2023 senior level worlds 1x bronze medalist Bali continental qualifier USOPC (Olympic committee event)Host, Napoleon Griffin: Alright, welcome back! We're at the Head of the Charles Regatta, 2024, day three. I'm pleased to have...2024-11-0316 min
Face The Book TVS4E1: Publisher-Author DialogueAn ongoing "Publishing Basics" series with Emerald Lake Books publisher Tara AlemanyHosted by Charlotte PIerce, Pierce Press, in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New EnglandAs a publisher, what are the best practices for onboarding an author and sustaining a productive relationship? And as an author, how can you best prepare for this unique relationship with your publisher? Maybe you are both an author and a publisher - know your strengths and clallenges, where and when to reach out for help. 2024-01-1034 min
Peeragogy In ActionS2E18: FOSSASIA Expands Tech AccessInterview with FOSS Asia founder, Hong Phuc DangHong Phuc Dang, founder of FOSS Asia speaks to Peeragogy Project member Joe Corneli about their work with Free Libre Open Source Software (FOSS) in Asia, including the calendar software used at Wikimania.FOSSASIA creates Open Source software and open hardware from science apps like the Pocket Science Lab (PSLab), event management systems (Eventyay), big “open” data analytics software (loklak), Open Source personal assistants (SUSI.AI), tools for development (Scrum Helper), to Android apps like the imaging app Phimpme.The organization’s signature event, the FOSSAS...2023-12-1336 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E39: Why Does Youth Rowing Matter?Alex Lynn, Youth Recreational Rowing Manager at Community RowingEllis Evans-Brown, Head Coach at Arlington-Belmont high school crewWhat is unique about rowing among all the available youth sports; when is it the right choice for young athletes? What does rowing do for kids as they grow into adulthood and prepare for college and vocations? In this episode, c oaches Alex & Ellis examine the characteristics of effective youth rowing programs. They cover topics ranging from safety and motivation, and how experienced coaches can foster a secure, enjoyable, and inclusive environment.2023-12-0833 min
Ready, Row! USAPeter Kermond, Burnham Boat: Head of the Charles 2023It was 50 years ago today - Peter Kermond started rowing at Belmont Hill prep school, directly across from the site of our interview near Eliot Bridge on the Charles River in Boston. Peter is a beloved legend in rowing - making the US National Team and eventually acquiring Burnham Boat Slings, maker of the slings that rowers rack their boats on at regattas. Now, Burnham's flagship products are their custom made boat covers, and they've added on many other types of rowing accessories, from oar bags to water bottle holders. And Peter has not stopped rowing, competing at most...2023-11-0218 min
Ready, Row! USAHead of the Charles 2023 Recap with Linda Muri, Andrii Ivanchuk, Maurice ScottWe came back a week after the Head of the Charles for a recap – because we couldn’t get enough of this magical world-renowned rowing regatta. We love mingling with the crowd, the thrill of the racing, checking out new gadgets & gear, connecting with old friends, and making new ones.On today’s Head of the Charles panel: Linda Muri of Burnham Boat Slings; Maurice Scott of Unity & Potomac BC & USRowing announcer; Andrii Ivanchuk, coach at Simmons University Crew & Riverside Boat Club and organizer of the Ukrainian rowing team’s visit to the Head of the Charles.Message...2023-11-0225 min
Face The Book TVS3E11: Finding Your Audience, with Jennia D'LimaJennia D'Lima will present at this year's 12th Annual IPNE Publishers & Authors Conference on finding and marketing to your book's audience. To learn more about her and to see a sample of her portfolio, please visit: https://jenniaedits.com. Jennia is also a senior editor at Sword & Silk Books. Updated show notes & links at https://piercepress.com/2023-ipne-publishing-conferenceConference registration: https://ipne.org/eventsFace The Book TV is produced by Pierce Press in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New England and simulcasts live to Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Audio is distributed to all...2023-10-091h 14
Face The Book TVS3E10: Ukrainian volunteers crowdfund for victoryIn this episode, author Oleg Veretskiy joins Ukrainian wine exporter Tanya Kagitina. Neither had any idea the turn their lives would take on Feb. 24, 2022. In this podcast, we explore how Tanya and her sister pivoted their lives to support the country's struggle for freedom. Tanya is joined by Pierce Press author, Oleg Veretskiy, who likewise gave up his real estate and writing career to volunteer and fundraise for non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian military.How, Tanya is one of “The Odesa Sisters” who with her sister Antonina, runs an impressive sewing operation in Odesa, Ukraine, constructing high quali...2023-10-091h 14
Peeragogy In ActionS2E16: Crowdsourcing for Ukrainian defendersUkrainian wine exporter Tanya Kagitina had no idea the turn her life would take on Feb. 24, 2022. In this podcast, we explore how Tanya and her sister pivoted their lives to support the country's struggle for freedom. She's joined by Pierce Press author, Oleg Veretskiy, who likewise gave up his real estate and writing career to volunteer and fundraise for non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian military.Tanya is one of “The Odesa Sisters” who with her sister Antonina, runs an impressive sewing operation in Odesa, Ukraine, constructing high quality winter uniforms, sleeping bags, medical uniforms, adaptive underwear for injur...2023-10-091h 14
Face The Book TVS3E9: Impact of Video in Book Marketing with Edie ClarkeToday we preview this exciting session at the IPNE Conference on Nov. 3-4 with Edie Clarke, an experienced, and can we say gifted, video producer and YouTube strategist. Edie works with client to how how they can use video to grow organically, how different video types can highlight expertise and engage audiences. She demonstrates YouTube's potential as a platform for broadening reach and connecting with readers, urging the adoption of video as a key marketing tool. Updated show notes & links at https://piercepress.com/2023-ipne-publishing-conferenceConference registration: https://ipne.org/eventsWe simulcast live t...2023-10-0720 min
Face The Book TVS3E8: The Power of the Story, with Leon ConradAll the way from London, award-winning author & IPNE Conference speaker Leon Conrad previews his presentation for the Nov 3-4 Conference. Conrad looks at story from a different angle - exploring the deep structure of story - seeing how thinking about life as story can inform and enhance the quality and joy in the way we live our lives. Conrad discusses how attention to this aspect of publishing can help independent authors "make better books & sell more of them."Register for the conference at https://ipne.org/events2023-10-0213 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E27: Catching Up with Arshay CooperWe're catching up with the whirlwind that is Arshay Cooper! You're invited to join the livestream to ask questions and share your experiences with Arshay - just comment on the discussion thread at any of the replay destinations.Besides being a rower, Arshay is a Benjamin Franklin award-winning author, the protagonist of the critically acclaimed film “A Most Beautiful Thing,” nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2020. He's also a Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around issues of accessibility to rowing and other sports for under-resourced comm...2023-09-2027 min
Face The Book TVS3E5: Emily Enger on "Minimalist Marketing"Emily Enger previews her IPNE Conference presentation on how authors can gain visibility, connect with readers, and make industry partnerships without hustling or being constantly overwhelmed. In fact, she says, a "minimalist marketing" strategy is actually better for long-term success. Here workshop will help authors understand why that slow approach is better and what it can look like for them.To register for the IPNE 2023 Authors & Publishers Conference, visit https://ipne.org/events2023-09-1918 min
Face The Book TVS3E4: emPowering Authors with Stephanie FegerMeet IPNE 2023 Conference speaker Stephanie Feger, book marketing strategist with emPower Group. She'll be presenting at the IPNE Publishers & Authors Conference, 11/4-5: Register for the IPNE 2023 Publishers & Authors Conference at https://IPNE.org/eventsBook marketing is a benefit to authors and publishers as it helps sell books, increase reach, build an author platform and more. She'll be speaking at the conference on the topic: "Make Your Author emPact: emPactful Marketing Strategies to Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach and Achieve Your Why."2023-09-1512 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E26: Fall Regatta Preview with Dietz & WilsonFull show notes on the websiteHeading to any of the Great American Head Race Regattas this fall? Tune in to get inspired with legendary Olympic rower & coach Jim Dietz and coach Mark Wilson, co-founders at All American Rowing Camp based in DeLand, Florida.We’re revisiting our annual fall regatta (aka head race) preview a little earlier this year to give you a “heads” up! Every year, longtime coaches Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson return to Ready, Row! USA to reveal secret strategies, tell fun stories, and inspire you to participate in the great Fall Head races...2023-08-2231 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E25: Can I Learn to Row at "A Certain Age?"You may be wondering, if you're middle-aged or beyond and never rowed before, can you still take up the sport? Many of us row with folks in their 60's, 70's, and 80's who started rowing relatively late in life. If you've got a few "creaky parts," many clubs have adaptive classes and equipment, and the sport has a culture of rowers helping rowers.Boston-area Coach Brian DiDominici talked with host Diane Bevan, who learned to row "at a certain age" at Community Rowing, Boston. Get your questions answered, just tune in to our YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn...2023-06-0538 min
Peeragogy In ActionS2E15: Success in Collaborative Learning EnvironmentsFirst in a series on collaborative learning environments. Please visit the website for the livestream replay & to post your questions & experiences!In this episode, we discuss discussing collaborative learning projects with education innovators and Peeragogy members Steve Yost and Karl Hakkarainen, who share their experiences in collaborative learning in the hopes of catalyzing new conversations and new collaborations. "Whether learning for work or for personal interest, we need ways to entangle our ideas with others who are on the same journey. Learning is rarely a solitary experience. We need to share what we’ve learned in order to make it...2023-05-1230 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E24: Lara's Atlantic Challenge: 100 Days Solo on the OceanThe target Lara's dad set when he was younger was “Aim High”. Don’t look left or right - FOCUS - and aim high. And boy, did she!Lara Vafiadis took on the Atlantic Challenge row for a few reasons - but a primary aim was to inspire other women and children that if you set your mind to something, you can achieve anything.Seeing her dad suffer through years of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and everything that goes with cancer treatments - his determination and resilience took on another level and Lara thought to herself - if he can go...2023-04-2246 min
Face The Book TVS3E2: REWILDING, A Conversation with Author Manoj GautamCOMMON EARTH, Season 4 , Episode 1CLICK HERE to watch the video replayJoin us for this interview with Manoj Gautam, community-based conservation activist, former executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal, and 2014 recipient of the Future for Nature prize."Rewilding" is not just about bringing back endangered species and habitats, it's about restoring balance to our planet. Pierce Press author Manoj Gautam's innovative community-based approach to conservation has made a real impact in Nepal and beyond. In this discussion, we talk about how and to what extent habitats & environments can be returned to their wild...2023-03-3033 min
Peeragogy In ActionREWILDING - A Common Earth Podcast with Manoj GautamCOMMON EARTH, Season 4 , Episode 1CLICK HERE to watch the video replay Can habitats & environments be returned to their wild, natural state while taking into consideration the requirements of human communities?Join us for this interview with Manoj Gautam, community-based conservation activist, former executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal, and 2014 recipient of the Future for Nature prize.This year, Manoj was named to the elite Explorers Club 50. Each year, The Explorers Club 50 recognizes fifty extraordinary individuals changing the world. Naming these global exploration leaders to the EC50 shines a...2023-03-3033 min
Ready, Row! USAS5E23: Rowing to CollegeYou have questions about rowing in college. Nobody can guarantee admission, but the high school athlete can learn how to put their best foot forward, formulate a plan, and find a school that fits academically, athletically, and socially. Want to be recruited to row in college? Where do I start getting recruited to row in college? When - and how - do I contact coaches?Why aren’t coaches getting back to me?Wondering what college coaches expect from potential recruits?How can parents support their student athlete?In this episode, our expert panelists Fran Berlin & Carmen Miroc...2023-03-2143 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon22: Jennie Trayes, USRowing Community EngagementUSRowCon23 Series What does "community engagement" mean for a sports governing body, and how does it impact the individual members, boathouses, elite & recreational athletes that make up its consituency? How has this program area evolved at USRowing?We'll talk to Jennie Trayes her new role as Chief Community Engagement Officer for USRowing. She oversees the organization's domestic community programming including STEM to Stern, DEI, Adaptive and Veterans rowing. A graduate of Bucknell University and NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Trayes joins USRowing after spending two years as the community...2023-03-1424 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Dr. Ramona Cox on Coach & Athlete WellnessWe met Dr. Ramona Cox at the USRowing Convention, Feb. 3-5 in Atlantic City, where she presented on athlete & coach wellness best practices & sports-based therapy. The Doc Wayne organization aims to "level the playing field of mental health globally by harnessing the power of sport-based therapy." In 2021, Dr. Cox joined Doc Wayne as the Director of the Champions Network, the organization's external training program. CN partners with a range of organizations, clinicians, sports coaches, and other youth development professionals and explain how to include trauma-informed, sport-based, mental health support in their work with young people. Dr...2023-02-2428 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Dan Ukrainec, H2Row Boat Shoe SystemsNot only is he a rowing coach, but Don Ukrainec recently acquired H2Row and presented his lineup of swappable shoes and rowing supplies at the USRowing Convention. As someone who's often jumped in an 8+ to find size 14 shoes from the previous crew of large men, I appreciate the range of H2Row sizes (mens 6-16 and women's to size 12), the ease of swapping, and the superbly comfortable fit. Did we pick up some shoes from H2Row at the USRowing Convention? Why yes, we did! Thanks, Don!Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham...2023-02-1114 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Tom Rooks, USRowing Safety DirectorComing off 20+ years with the Coast Guard and involved in many water rescues, Tom Rooks has recently assumed the position as Director of Safety at USRowing. During our interview with him at the USRowing Convention 2023, Tom made our producer a believer in PFDs, especially for single scullers in the "shoulder" seasons in the northern latitudes. To be continued - post your comments & questions for Tom on our YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn YouTube livestream replay discussion sections.++++Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the podcast at a regatta for some Burnham swag...2023-02-1119 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Josh Carlson, Concept 2 SkiErgIn this USRowing Convention interview (thanks to Linda Muri for wrangling him from the erg championship floor!) Josh Carlson made us a believer in the value of cross-training for rowing with the Ski-Erg, a popular, relatively new product by Concept 2, manufacturer of the ubiquitous RowErg. "SkiErg is great for working on lats, and just giving rowers a break from the rowing machine for pretty much the same type of workout," Josh said. Now I have to figure out how to sneak one in the house! Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention t...2023-02-1114 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Emilie Eldracher, Olympic PR3 4+ coxswainAt the USRowing Convention, USRowing HP Para Director Ellen Minzner steered us to Emilie Eldracher, coxswain for the PR3 4+ 2022 World Championships. We had a great discussion about the elite Paralympic world. She welcomes questions & comments - post them on our YouTube channel, Facebook, or LinkedIn livestream replay destinations - our website has all the links.Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the podcast at a regatta for some Burnham swag!Resolute Racing & Sykes USA - our producer rows a LW Sykes - try it out on the Charles River!GoodInklings Web D...2023-02-1111 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Calvin Coffey, SimulatOar InventorTo meet SimulatOar inventor Calvin Coffey is to appreciate his creativity, drive, and his love of life & rowing. Our USRowing Convention interviews continued on Sunday, Feb. 5 with Coffey and his wife, Maggie. Calvin competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, where he and his partner Mike Staines won the silver medal in the coxless pairs event. A few years later, after a devastating car accident, he invented the rowing simulation machine, SimulatOar (best product name ever!). He also made CTC racing shells, and pioneered the use of composite materials in rowing equipment. Coffey continues to make his machines to order, one-by-one...2023-02-1127 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: It's a Wrap! with Brett Gorman, USRowingReady, Row! USA was thrilled to be the media partner of USRowing for the first in-person convention since 2019. In particular, we'd like to thank the creative, positive, indefatigable, and ever-attentive Brett Gorman for connecting us with so many amazing people in rowing.Oh, the rowing stories we heard! from rowing's movers & shakers & regular folks, like Janice Holzman, Row New York; Calvin Coffey, Olympic athlete & Coffey SimulatOar inventor; Josh Carlson, Concept 2 SkiErg specialist; Holly Austin, Ready Set Row; Paralympic coxswain Emilie Eldracher; Aquil Abdullah Olympic & Hydrow athlete; Sandra Cardillo, Watuppa RC ED & Head Coach; Fabio Selvig, Fillippi Sales & M...2023-02-1113 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Ted Benford, Executive Director at Community RowingOne of our favorite discussions at the recent USRowing Convention was with Ted Benford, executive director of Community Rowing, arguably the largest rowing club in the world, depending on how you're counting - Members? Rowing hours? Number of boats?.Ted started at CRI more than 25 years ago as a volunteer and coach and went on to serve as president of the board and as a trustee. In May of 2016, Ted was hired as Director of Operations and served as Interim Executive Director until his selection as Executive Director in August of 2018. Many thanks to our...2023-02-1022 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Aquil Abdullah, Olympic & Hydrow AthleteTo be honest, he was a moving target at USRowing Convention, between attending sessions and announcing for the National Indoor Championships, but we finally caught up with Aquil Abdullah, truly a mover & shaker in the sport of rowing. Among other things, we learned that after "winding down" from the Olympic experience, Aquil was settling into a career in high tech when he was drawn back into the rowing world by taking a job as a Hydrow athlete; an invitation to become a Henley Royal Regatta Steward; and collaborations with A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund, new boathouses...2023-02-1019 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Janice Holzman, Row New YorkBoathouse fundraising got you flummoxed? Fear not - we caught up with Row New York's Janice Holzman between sessions at USRowing Convention 2023. She gave us a new perspective on an element essential to the operation of many boathouses.As a non-profit sector senior executive with 20+ years of fundraising, communications, partnership building and political advocacy experience, Janice serves as the Vice President of Development & Communications for Row New York, an organization that, through the discipline of rowing and academic support, transforms the lives of young New Yorkers. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Development for G...2023-02-1019 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: "A Long Talk" with Kamal Carter & Kyle Williams"A Long Talk" founders Kyle Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer, and Kamal Carter, President, call themselves "just a couple of black fathers." Since starting the ALT movement in 2020, they have worked with rowing programs across the country including Washington, Columbia, and Three Rivers, as well as Fortune 500 corporations and leading universities. Along with their colleague Matt Logue, their lunchtime keynote at USRowing Convention helped us reflect and understand systemic oppression and discrimination in our sport and in American society. We left the discussion inspired, motivated, and with a little more to think about than our sport, and they...2023-02-0914 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Holly Austin, ReadySetRow Live from USRowing Convention 2023, we talked with Holly Austin, founder & head coach at Ready Set Row. Holly explains the approach of RSR: "In expanding your comfort zone, you and are able to push a little harder with each effort. In order to reach your full potential, you must learn how to be more brave to take risks, and to face fear. As well, you must learn self-compassion to manage challenges, failure and defeat."' Image credit: Brave Your Fear podcastMany thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the po...2023-02-0825 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: John Gartin, Collegiate Rowing Coaches Assn.John Gartin is Director of the Collegiate Rowers & Coaches Assn., Former Head Coach Nova Southeastern Women's Rowing, also coached at Oklahoma, Dallas United, and San Diego Rowing Club.Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the podcast at a regatta for some Burnham swag!Resolute Racing & Sykes USA - our producer rows a LW Sykes - try it out on the Charles River!GoodInklings Web Design & Management - mention the podcast for a free website audit!Pierce Press Publishing & Podcasting - wholesale discounts to 55% for podcast listeners!Catch the livestream & replays...2023-02-0825 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Jalen Baldwin, Changemaker & CoachMeet 20-year-old Jalen Baldwin, SteadyState Network Changemaker Scholarship Winner to the USRowing Convention & Coach at the Cleveland Foundry Jrs., Cleveland, OH. One of our favorite interviews - Jalen shines!Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the podcast at a regatta for some Burnham swag!Resolute Racing & Sykes USA - our producer rows a LW Sykes - try it out on the Charles River!GoodInklings Web Design & Management - mention the podcast for a free website audit!Pierce Press Publishing & Podcasting - wholesale discounts to 55% for podcast listeners!Catch the livestream...2023-02-0817 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Rick Bayko, US LW Indoor Champion 75+Rick Bayko is the new US Indoor LW Champion for ages 75+. A member of Community Rowing Boston Military & Veterans Crew, RIck trains consistently throughout the winter and enjoys competing all over the US and the world. He's recently taken up sculling, as well. RIck will claim that he was the only lightweight entered in the national competition this year, but we pointed out that "you beat the millions who didn't show up." Rick's won his share of competitions and has run 13 marathons.Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:Burnham Boat Slings - mention the podcast at...2023-02-0815 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowCon23: Sandra Cardillo, Watuppa Rowing CenterOur livestreaming on Feb. 4 at #RowCon23 started out with Sandra Cardillo, Director of Rowing and Head Coach at Watuppa Rowing Center in New Bedford, MA. We first met Sandra through her work with the CRI Para and Military & Veterans programs.Find the full schedule of USRowing Convention coverage on the website. We'll be adding links & updates from guests like Sandra, CRI executive director Ted Benford; Olympic & Hydrow athelte Aquil Abdullah,; 3-time Olympian Mary Whipple of 9th Seat; Holly Austin of Ready, Set Row; Fabio Selvig of Filippi; 776BC's Dave Powers; USRowing Convention organizer Brett Gorman; and many...2023-02-0718 min
Ready, Row! USAPREVIEW: USRowing Convention 2023Join us for a virtual tour of the venue, speakers, and topic highlights with Brett Gorman, Director of Learning & Development at USRowing. Ready, Row! USA is once again a media partner for #RowCon23, and we'd love to hear your rowing story at the first in-person gathering of the movers & shakers & regular folks of rowing. Stop by our mobile studio at the convention or book your interview in advance (recommended) at https://readyrowusa.com/USRowCon23: https://readyrowusa.com/usrowcon23/, where you will also find the livestream replay.Many thanks to our fabulous sponsors:B...2023-01-3123 min
Face The Book TV#IPNECon22 Preview #1: Keywords, Amazon Ads, ProductivityIn this episode, Face The Book TV produer Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press, and business publisher Scott Channell preview 3 hot topics of the speakers for the 2022 Nov. 18-19 Authors & Publishers Conference, “Make Better Books & Sell More of Them.”Previewing this week:Michael La Ronn, topic “How to Be A Writing Machine”Matthew Holmes, topic “Amazon Advertising for Authors/Publishers”Hank Marcacci, topic “Author Keywords that Bring Results”Click here for early bird conference registration discounts and tune in next week for another preview of the Conference publicity topics! Use the hashtag #IPNECon11 when sharing on social media!2022-10-1220 min
Ready, Row! USARECOVERY SERIES: World Champion Kirsten Kline Rows with Gratitude“I hope to pursue my passion for rowing for the rest of my days,” says Kline, “and I am incredibly grateful for the many life lessons that this beautiful sport has taught me.”In this episode, we meet Kirsten Kline, the 2021 World Indoor Rowing champion and a Concept 2 World Record Holder. Kline is a 33-year old Alabama native who currently resides in Houston, TX where she works in the O&G industry. She is also a recovering alcoholic, which she believes is a very relevant part of her rowing journey; her battle with addiction brought her to the rowing world.2022-09-1435 min
Ready, Row! USAFall Head Race Preview with Dietz & WilsonIt’s that time of year again (a little earlier this year to give you a “heads” up!), when the legendary Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson, founders of All-American Rowing Camp reveal secret strategies, tell fun stories, and inspire you to participate in the great Fall Head races across the US.They’ll touch on regattas like the Charles, the Fish, the Ohio, the Lake, the Dog, the Schuylkill, the Music, the Hooch, the South, the Colorado, the Cuyahoga, and the latest addition, the brand-new Waco Regatta in Texas.SPONSOR LINKSBurnham Boat Slings - mentio...2022-08-2730 min
Ready, Row! USACLUB SPOTLIGHT: Waco RC Founders Forge Community ConnectionsLaunched in 2021, the new Waco Rowing Center features a course stretching from the historic bridges of downtown Waco to the picturesque bluffs of Cameron Park.But wait! Not content to “simply” launch a rowing center, Walton & Scheuritzel decided this was the year to kick off the next great North American fall head race, the first annual 5K Waco Rowing Regatta, on Sunday November 6th, 2022.Waco Nov. 6 Regatta info & RegistrationSPONSOR LINKSBurnham Boat SlingsGoodInklings Web Design & ManagementResolute Racing & Sykes USAPierce Press Publishing & PodcastingClick here for all podcast distribution channels2022-07-2940 min
Ready, Row! USAADAPTIVE SERIES: Rowers Celebrate Disability Pride MonthKerry Kingdon went from ultra marathoner to being told she could no longer run. After eventually being diagnosed with POTS and IST, she received treatment that made her feel ready for competition again. She took a position as adaptive coach at Bair Island Aquatic Center, where she runs an adaptive erg class and rows. Kerry won gold at Indoor National Championships in 2022, 2021, and 2019, Silver at Masters’ Nationals in 2018 and Crew Classic 2019 (PR2 Double).Coach Patrick Johnson has played a critical leadership role helping Athletes Without Limits achieve its mission for the inclusion of athletes with intellectual and de...2022-07-2535 min
Ready, Row! USAARTS SERIES: Jonathan A. Wright: Poet, Craftsman, Rower, CoachToday, we're talking with Jonathan A. Wright, writer known to his friends as "our local renaissance guy.” Wright is a craftsman and green-building designer. He is the founder of Wright Builders, a firm based in Northampton, MA and known for innovative green design and precise execution.Jonathan is the author of two volumes of poetry, “After the Rain” and “Coming to Quiet.” He writes, coaches, and rows out of Northampton on the Connecticut River. He's the real deal.SPONSOR LINKSResolute Racing & Sykes USABurnham Boat SlingsGoodInklings Web Design & ManagementPierce Press Publishing & Podcasting2022-07-0729 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #28: Websites that Sell Books Your author/publisher website is arguably the most important element of your book marketing plan. Our experts discuss key elements of your website that can help you sell more books. Are you prepared to build a professional author/publisher website and increase your book sales? The most significant feature of a book marketing strategy for authors and small publishers is to establish their own mobile-friendly, professional-looking website. Guest Laura Williams of GoodInklings.com has built many websites for authors, politicians, and professionals over the years, and though she acknowledges that the field is evolving at warp speed, som...2022-06-2237 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #27: Sell More Books Via EmailOkay, it may not be your favorite publishing task, but a robust email list is the cornerstone of a successful book marketing plan. And once you start seeing results, we guarantee you’ll enjoy the task more!Hosts & IPNE board members Charlotte Pierce & Scott Channell present best practices for building your list and serving your subscribers.This is Episode 3 of 4 in our Book Publishing Basics series, produced in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). Please subscribe to the series on your favorite podcast apps, and subscribe & follow on YouTube to get notifications of new ep...2022-06-2236 min
Ready, Row! USARow Away: Rowing Travel Tips in 2022Get away and make some memories this summer & fall! Our experts will give you last-minute inspiration for memorable rowing adventure travel in 2022. Listen on your podcast app or watch the replay for some last-minute planning secrets & strategies from seasoned guides & travelers Ruth Marr CEO of Rowing the World and Mark Wilson, co-founder of All-American Rowing Camp.Ruth & Mark will focus on 1) last-minute travel opportunities, 2) secrets for successful trips, and 3) benefits of rowing travel.Subscribe to #ReadyRowUSA on our YouTube & your podcast apps for notifications of this and future episodes, and use our hashtag on so...2022-05-1226 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #13: Causal Layered AnalysisPlease visit the YouTube link to subscribe and submit questions and comments!How can we anticipate and change the negative effects of climate change, terrorism, water scarcity, and aging populations? Causal Layered Analysis may be a method we can use to shape the future in a positive way.In this episode, we interview Sohail Inayatullah, who developed the discipline of Causal Layered Analysis, and Ivana Milojević, who wrote the first PhD thesis on CLA 20 years ago. Ivana is also the author of The Futures of Education: Pedagogies for an Emergent World.Members of the Peeragogy P...2022-05-1232 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #26: Building an Effective Author Platform"The simplest definition of 'author platform' is your ability to sell books based on your network of people." - Joel Pitney, Launch My BookThis episode of Face The Book TV focuses on the core elements of an author platform - website, mailing list, social media - in that order. You can also leverage assets that you may already have - your expertise, your friends & colleagues, and to some extent, your social media. With mindful, regular cultivation, a well built-out author platform can set you up for booming book sales by the time your publication date rolls a...2022-05-1232 min
Ready, Row! USAThe Rise of Tacoma Rowing This Club Spotlight Pop-Up focuses on the innovations & community connections that are part of the DNA at the new Tacoma Rowing Club. Our guest Dave Harvey, coaches and is a founder of the club.“In the shadow of Mount Tahoma, we strive to be a program that truly reflects the diversity and strength of our community.” – Tacoma Rowing website.Tacoma Rowing’s coach & founder Dave Harvey join us on this livestream “pop-up” to bring us up-to-date on this new club, which is committed to creating an atmosphere of inclusion and removing the barriers that have historically made the sport of...2022-04-2121 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #25: The Nuts & Bolts of Publishing Your First BookThis is part one of a four-part series designed to help you kick-start your book projects.Producer and host Charlotte Pierce of Face The Book TV & Pierce Press discusses the "first book" checklist with successful publisher Scott Channell. Both are also board members at Independent Publishers of New England. You can find show notes, more resources, useful links, and information on the episode website.View the video replay & updated show notes on our EPISODE POST.This series is for new publishers as well as for those who wish to "reset" their book publishing projects. It's never too...2022-04-2033 min
Ready, Row! USARemote Coxswain "Sees" for Blind Scullers First in a series on Adaptive Tech for Rowing - send us your ideas!We first met Bob Berry, inventor of The Remote Coxswain, in 2019, when he brought his relatively new invention to Community Rowing in Boston, for some testing and demonstrations. His adaptive rowing tool allows individuals who are visually impaired to participate in water activities that involve rowing - even single sculling!Since then, Bob Berry's device has been featured on NPR, RowPerfect UK, Hear the Boat Sing - and now Ready, Row! USA.You are invited to post comments & questions o...2022-04-1429 min
Ready, Row! USAThe Arts of Rowing: Film, Printmaking, Painting, BooksClick HERE for livestream video replay (includes artists' images!)How do rower/artists express their perception, experience, and feeling for the sport in their work? We'll be exploring the intersection of art & athletics with this episode's guests: filmmaker and videographer Eamon Glavin; sculptor and printmaker Nancy Diessner; painter & photographer Susan Wood; and author Dan Boyne. All four are masters rowers and Glavin, Wood, & Boyne are rowing coaches. Click through to YouTube to watch the replay; and check the website for updated show notes, livestream watch links & audio podcast links, and please share to your art- and sports-loving fr...2022-03-3033 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #12: Opening EducationIs it time to rethink how we acquire knowledge at the various stages of life? Join us to discuss “Opening Education” on the Peeragogy In Action livestream/podcast Tues., January 25 at 2pm UTC-5. Any comments or questions you post on the simulcast channels, we will be able to present to our panelists.Peeragogy editorial board member Joe Corneli of Oxford Brookes University moderates the discussion with Peter Shukie, founder of Community Open Online Courses and contributor to the recent Working Class Academics conference; and David Preston, open & alternative education advocate and Peeragogy Handbook v3 contributor.Top-down instruction remains the...2022-02-1646 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #23: The Great Book Editor SearchBefore you ask Aunt Nancy to edit your precious manuscript, consider choosing an experienced, professional editor who will have the skills to refine the readability, and ultimately, the marketability of your book.Professional book editor Megan Harris joins host Charlotte Pierce to discuss best practices for hiring a professional editor. She'll dive into some of the important issues writers face in creating and refining manuscripts and finding the right editor for their projects.You may need more than one editor, explains Megan, depending on the stage of your book project. If you're in the concept phase or...2022-01-3131 min
Ready, Row! USACLUB SPOTLIGHT: Spokane River RowingBoard member Bobbi Kizer, DEI committee chair of the Spokane River Rowing Assn. joins us for our first Club Spotlight “Pop-Up Podcast” of 2022! During this discussion, we learn how the small but mighty Spokane River Rowing Association is baking access and inclusion into the DNA and mission of their club. Spokane River Rowing Association is looking forward to its 19th year of operation in the upcoming 2022 season. SRRA provides masters rowing 3 days a week, 6 months of the year, and two-week Learn-to-Row sessions in the summer for those interested in joining SRRA, but who have no prior rowing expe...2022-01-1724 min
Ready, Row! USARow for Your Life! - ROWAPALOOZA #7Our final ROWAPALOOZA episode for 2021 is all about incorporating rowing in your commitment to and practice of lifetime fitness. We are excited to host fitness experts Nick Karwoski of Hydrow and Tagalong With A Pro and Blake Gourley from the Science of Rowing. Spokane River Rowing Association member Marnie Schroer joins to give her person-in-the-boat perspective on physical rehab and the reality of fitness for masters rowers. And we may have a few surprise guests!Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook to get notice of when we go live or sign up on your f...2021-12-3140 min
Ready, Row! USAThe Makers of Rowing - ROWAPALOOZA #6hank you for tuning in to ROWAPALOOZA, the 3rd year/100th episode celebration of the Ready, Row! USA livestream and podcast! As always, the latest show notes and links, including giveaways and discounts from our guests, can be found on our website. It's been quite a couple of years for all companies, and the rowing industry is no exception!Ali Abrams of the go-to rowing apparel maker JLRacing and Fabio Selvig of Resolute Racing Shells and Sykes USA discuss recent disruptions in the supply chain, the outlook for pricing, US-based and offshore sourcing, and how t...2021-12-3034 min
Ready, Row! USAIncluding All, Expanding Access - ROWAPALOOZA #5"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end." ~ Robin SharmaWhat do we need to do to widen access to rowing and create a shared experience of this sport? Our two guests for the Dec. 28 "New & Different Strokes" #rowapalooza episode have rolled up their sleeves and taken up this challenge in very real, practical, and effective ways.Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook to get notice of when we go live or sign up on your favorite audio podcast app. The handy-dandy links are all on our website.2021-12-2939 minPeeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #11: Effective Organizing in Peer EcosystemsWhat is Peeragogy? It’s been explained as the “art and science of collaboration,” or “the no-longer-missing guide to peer learning & peer production.”Host Pete Forsyth of Wiki Strategies and Leo Vivier of Org Roam tease out peeragogical patterns in free software and community organizing. They zoom in on how people coordinate actions in large, decentralized projects and how to run fun, friendly conferences.IN THE BOOTH: HOST: Pete Forsyth, founder, Wiki StrategiesEPISODE PRODUCER: Joseph Corneli, The Peeragogy Project; Oxford Brookes UniversityCREW & TECH: Charlotte Pierce, Lisa MacDonald, The Peeragogy ProjectEPISODE LINKS: The Peeragogy Pro...2021-12-1632 min
Ready, Row! USARowing Customer Service Hall of Fame - ROWAPALOOZA #4ROWAPALOOZA #4: Announcing the Ready, Row! USA Customer Service Hall of Fame!Outstanding customer service should be rewarded. On the Dec. 15 episode, we introduced our new Ready, Row! USA Customer Service Hall of Fame with representatives from three of the companies in the premiere cohort: Joe Rakosky of Nielsen-Kellerman, Rachel Freedman of RowSource, and Peter Kermond of Burnham Boat. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook to get notice of when we go live or sign up on your favorite audio podcast app. The handy-dandy links are all on our website.The Hall of Fame i...2021-12-1621 min
Ready, Row! USAMy Rowing Life: Careers in Rowing - ROWAPALOOZA #3 ROWAPALOOZA #3: Celebrating 3 years & 100 episodes! "My Rowing Life: Careers in Rowing" Taking over the studio for our third ROWAPALOOZA party are Tom Siddall, Angelica Greene, and Ryan Worth. These three do "all the things" in rowing - from coaching and more coaching, to accessories manufacturing, to boat transport, rowing travel, learn-to-row, advocating for inclusion, rowing boat sales, boat repair, umpiring & organizing at regattas - can you tell that these folks love the sport?!Tom Siddall is a coach at CRI, Tufts, USRowing ODP & Para National Team; "Gel" Greene is an artist, longtime rower, and founder of Ge...2021-12-1437 min
Ready, Row! USAWhat Makes a Great Rowing Club? - ROWAPALOOZA #2 ROWAPALOOZA #2: "What Makes a Great Rowing Club?" The party continues! Our Dec. 8 celebration brought together Aquil Abdullah, Olympic rower now at Hydrow; and Jim Dietz & Mark Wilson of All-American Rowing Camp. These guys have been to a lot of rowing clubs in their travels; tune in for some interesting stories!Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook to get notice of when we go live or sign up on your favorite audio podcast app. The handy-dandy links are all on our website.Remember to use the hashtag #ReadyRowUSA as you travel around the internet a...2021-12-0845 min
Ready, Row! USABuilding Community - ROWAPALOOZA #1ROWAPALOOZA #1: "Building Community, One Pandemic at a Time" THIS EPISODE brings together Ruth Marr, Rowing the World; Matthew Lacey, executive director of the Rowing Industry Trade Assn.; and Ami Mehr, race director at the Head of the Charles Regatta. The trio discussed how rowers, organizations like Head of the Charles, and the companies that serve the sport are emerging/dealing with the pandemic. Is it over? What do we do if it's not? How about the supply chain and rower safety? Terrific guess, lively discussion.Subscribe on our YouTube channel for notifications of these and future e...2021-12-0437 min
Ready, Row! USAUSRowing 2021 Annual Convention - PREVIEWEPISODE #99: 2021 USRowing Annual Convention PreviewAs part of our continued media partnership with USRowing, Ready, Row! USA connects with event organizers Sarah McAuliffe and Samantha Wonderlin for our annual preview of the upcoming 2021 (virtual) Convention, once again virtual this year.Click here for detailed convention scheduleMcAuliffe & Wonderlin will take us behind the scenes at the Dec. 7-11 event – how to register, what to attend, who to *virtually* connect with, and how all this information relates to your rowing activities and your efforts to “lead through change” – the Convention’s theme this year.NOTE: We...2021-11-1527 min
Ready, Row! USAThe STEM of Rowing, with Neil Bergenroth"I'm looking forward to discussing our approach to integrating STEM into rowing as a part of our effort to expand the reach of rowing and provide a more diverse and inclusive community. I believe that integrating curriculum is the way forward and creating real-world applicable experiences are vital for a student’s learning journey.." - Neil Bergenroth, gRow Tulsa Coach, Science Teacher & STEM app developerDon't miss this episode if you are involved or interested in the intersection of education and youth rowing!Coach Neil Bergenroth of Tulsa Youth Rowing & CoachBergenroth.com has developed an app and a...2021-11-0233 minReady, Row! USALinda Muri Goes to Hollywood (ish)Ready, Row! USA #97: Linda Muri Goes to Hollywood(ish)[SCENE: Fall of 2019, on the movie set] Less than a week after the 2019 Head of the Charles, accomplished athlete & coach Linda Muri finds herself spending a week in LA (not *that* LA -Louisiana LA) teaching a group of actors how to row. [SCENE: Five weeks later, still on the movie set]Much to her surprise, Linda is still on the set as filming wraps up on the independent film, then called "Swing." Her role has morphed from running a 5-day rowing camp to daily...2021-10-2732 minReady, Row! USACoaching Different Strokes at RMU & Three Rivers RowingOne of the a growing number (but still-rare) of female head coaches at collegiate rowing programs, Carol Schoenecker recently stepped up as the head coach at Robert Morris University, shortly after completing her doctoral thesis. Carol comes from a teaching background and "fell in love with coaching because of all of the tremendous opportunities there are to utilize rowing, not only as a platform for widespread social change, but to build on social-emotional learning skills and (this is my newest research area) combat the effects of trauma."In the summer of 2021, Carol finished her doctoral p...2021-10-2727 min
Ready, Row! USAHeads UP! Fall 2021 Head Racing PreviewReady, Row! USA Episode #95Join legendary coaches & athletes Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson for a lively discussion full of insight, good stories, and practical tips for the fall head racing season - from the venerable Head of the Charles to the Ohio, Schuylkill, Hooch, and Secret City; and probably a few more!Dietz & Wilson are the co-founders of All-American Rowing Camp and have logged many perfect meters together and individually. Dietz has raced in 56 of the 57 Head of the Charles regattas, in addition to several Olympic roles as competitor and coach. The two m...2021-09-2136 min
Face The Book TVComp Titles - What Makes Your Book Unique?What makes your book unique? Our experts show you how to research "comp" titles and peg your niche!Even (or especially) when your book is just a twinkle in your eye, researching what "competing" or "complementary" books are published can help you refine your niche and identify your readers. And doing comparative title research is usually a must when crafting a pitch, query, or book proposal to a traditional or hybrid publisher. It's a delicate dance - you need to identify how your work complements, without exactly duplicating, best-selling titles. Although fiction market genres are fairly well d...2021-07-1533 min
Ready, Row! USANorth Cascades Crew Club SpotlightWith a boathouse named after Boys in the Boat legend Joe Rantz, how can a rowing club go wrong?Launched in 2008, the community-centered North Cascades Rowing Club on Lake Stevens in Washington State offers not only junior and masters rowing programs, but a dynamic volunteer partnership with the Snohomish Conservation District.We get the scoop on NCC history and their juniors & masters programs with club Learn-to-Row coordinator & past president Mary Neary on this week's Club Spotlight, aka our second Pop-Up Podcast!EPISODE LINKS:...2021-06-2916 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #10: Engaging in Challenging ConversationsWhy do we avoid challenging or difficult conversations? What are the patterns and best practices we can draw on for positive outcomes? What do you intend to accomplish by bringing up a sensitive topic or engaging in a difficult conversation?In this episode of Peeragogy In Action, our panel will discuss how to first identify a goal when you come into such a conversation, then determine if your counterpart comes with an entrenched position. This can help to dispel anxiety about the impending interaction and promote the best outcome.Host Joe Corneli teases out patterns...2021-06-2633 min
Ready, Row! USARowing to CollegePANELISTS:Rowers Reach co-founders Carmen Mirochna & Fran BerlinGWU rower Brian O’Rourke, formerly of ABCrew (Arlington/Belmont HS, Massachusetts)Varsity coach Andrea Landry of Holy CrossCLICK HERE to watch the livestream recordingHow can a student bridge the gap between their dream of a college experience and finding the university program that fits best with their rowing and academic goals? Where do parents fit in?In this episode, our expert panelists explain the recruiting process, explore the options at club, DI, DII and DIII programs, and talk about realistic goals and expectations.2021-05-3134 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #92: Learn-to-Row (Pop-Up Podcast) “Rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream.” – Jim Dietz, Olympic athlete & coachGuest: Tara Morgan, Seize the Oar Foundation & Steady State NetworkGet ready to rock ‘n row – and get into a sport that can take you from age 12 to 90 and beyond! It is never too early or too late to take up this low-impact, energizing, and remarkably social sport.In this pop-up podcast, you’re in for a treat – Tara Morgan is one of the most enthusiastic Learn-to-Row (LTR) advocates we know! If this episode...2021-05-2619 min
Face The Book TVCopyright Small-Claims CourtWelcome to Face The Book TV, Season 2, Episode 20!Video recorded May 13, 2020 on our YouTube channel GUEST: Christopher Kenneally, Dir. of Marketing, Copyright Clearance CenterHOST: Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press & Independent Publishers of New EnglandAUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Sheryl Davis, author, The Mystical Magical Abracadabracal Daniel McDougal McDouglas McFlyMost independent publishers register a copyright and in any case, all creative works are copyrighted once created, without any registration at all. Easy, peasy, right?That's all fine until you are actually the victim of copyright infringement; then good luck finding the resources...2021-05-1834 min
Face The Book TVPrint-On-Demand vs. Print RunThe Indie Decision: Print-On-Demand vs. Print RunLivestream recording at https://piercepress.com/face-the-book-tvAs an indie publisher or author/publisher, you have an important decision to make if you're producing "real" books: print-on-demand (POD) or a digital or offset print run. Host Eddie Vincent, president of Independent Publishers of New England leads the conversation with Bailey Davis of Ingram Content Group and Brandie Herrell, Friesens Printing as they sort through the pros and cons of this all-important choice for indie publishers. Yes, you will pay more per copy with POD. Ye...2021-04-2839 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #90: Philadelphia City RowingReady, Row! USA #90: Philadelphia City RowingPop-Up Podcast #1 Welcome to our first "pop-up" podcast! They're short, they're sweet, they're all about you telling your news! This format will soon be available on various levels to our Patreon subscribers and underwriters! Today Caitlin Mance, Executive Director of Philadelphia City Rowing gives us the scoop on PCR's third annual 10K Challenge. The cool thing is that there's an environmental twist to the classic event this year. Inspired by the passion of the PCR student athletes for environmental justice, Earth Month, and PCR’s organizational commitment to being good community me...2021-03-3016 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #8: ACMI.tv Builds Success through Community Collaboration How can an organization or enterprise build community and foster #collaboration to fulfill its mission? In our first Peeragogy Accelerator of 2021, we take you on a virtual tour of the community media station in Arlington, Massachusetts, where the art of collaboration has generated quality programs for public, educational, and government public access channels for more than 15 years.We’ll see how the patterns of Peeragogy emerge naturally from the collaborations among volunteer producers, paid staff, and community leaders. We’ll find out how stakeholders in the studio solve challenges as they identify, nurture, and mentor volunt...2021-03-2539 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #7: The Possibilities of an Open Global MindAs we move through a period of turmoil in the health, political, and social spheres, the instigators of the Open Global Mind (OGM) project are aiming for sense-making, a movement that is by definition and in practice, always a work in progress. Open Global Mind is a project to build communities and platforms that will help us make sense of the world - together. This episode will provide an introduction to the project. PANELISTS: Peter Kaminski & Jerry Michalski, OGMHOST: Joe Corneli & Charlotte Pierce, Peeragogy Project editorial board EPISODE LINKS:Open Global MindThe...2021-03-1629 min
Face The Book TVBook Marketing TimelineAs an independent author, when you should you start marketing your book? How about as soon as you know you want to write a book!? Even if your publication date is 5 years away, there's a lot you can do right now that will enhance your book's success.Even if you publishing through a traditional press or hybrid publisher, there are ways to build and leverage your "author platform" long before the book is in your hand.Already have your book printed and uncertain how to sell it? All is not lost! Our host and...2021-02-2130 min
Face The Book TVAwards: Is Your Book a Winner?Could your book be a contender? This episode of Face The Book TV will help you make a wise selection from the many available book awards programs and so your return in book sales exceeds the cost of application fees.Receiving an award can help you reach new readers and bring requests for author signings, conference presentations, and media interviews. At $90 and up (IPNE.org offers one of the lowest fees at $45 for members), the fees can mount up, but with a well-designed book, a carefully tended author platform, the right awards program, adding "Award-Winning" to your...2021-02-1830 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #6: Visualizing Life PatternsCLICK HERE to watch the livestream recorded 2/17, 3 PM UTC/ 10 AM US EasternAnd now...for something completely different!What are design patterns, and how can they determine, affect, or change the course of our lives? Why might it be important to visualize them?Architect Christopher Alexander famously described a design pattern as a "solution to a problem in a context," and spotting and identifying patterns have become favorite activities in the Peeragogy Project.In this episode, as host Joe Corneli and researcher Noorah Alhasan discuss the topic, artist Amanda...2021-02-1130 min
Ready, Row! USAThe Brilliant Rise of Rowing In ColorWatch the livestream video recording here! Denise Aquino and Patricia Destine are two rowers-turned-coxswains-turned-coaches who have leveraged their love of rowing and their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a vibrant community within the sport.The pair launched the “Rowing in Color” podcast in January 2020 to amplify the voices of color in rowing. Driven by their mission-oriented approach, Patricia and Denise continue to build out the organization, through trainings, webinars, consulting, and other types of publishing and advocacy.Both proudly identifying as women of color; Denise as a Filipina American and Patr...2021-02-1129 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #2: Arshay Cooper & Mark Wilson recap USRowing ConventionWATCH the livestream recording here!Welcome to the second episode of Ready, Row! USA. In this episode, recorded Dec. 17, 2018, we had the honor of hosting Arshay Cooper of Row New York and Mark Wilson of the All American Rowing Camp for a recap of the US Rowing convention in San Diego, where they both gave presentations. Arshay outlined the status of the DEI programming at USRowing (under former CEO Patrick McNerny), reported on impact & innovations at Row New York, where he serves on the board of directors. Both panelists appear in subsequent episodes of Ready, Row! USA.2021-02-0731 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #5: The Ethics of DataWelcome to Peeragogy In Action, Episode 5!In this episode, host Joe Corneli explores the ethics of data with technology scholars Paola Ricaurte and Yasmine Boudiaf. Paola is a professor Department of Media and Digital Culture at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City and author of “Data Epistemologies, The Coloniality of Power, and Resistance” among other works. Yasmine is a fellow at the Ada Lovelace Institute, working on creating a radical ethical data practice framework. We’ll learn more about these efforts and think about how this work can inform the Peeragogy Project. EPISODE LINKS:Prof. R...2021-01-1641 minReady, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #88: Rowapalooza 2nd Anniversary CelebrationHappy Birthday to Us!To help us celebrate our second anniversary and 88th episode, we assembled longtime contributors Mark Wilson and Jim Dietz of All-American Rowing Camp; Ryan Worth of Squeaky Oarlock & UT/Chattanooga coach; Tara Morgan of Seize The Oar; and new contributor, USRowing DEI chair Richard Butler.We'll reveal our hopes, dreams, challenges, and successes in the rowing realm over the past two years, and pull out some gems from our favorite episodes.PLUS: Our panelists reveal their favorite rowing gadgets, gear, & gifts for the holidays!PANELIST LINKS:Richard Butler...2020-12-171h 00
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #87: USRowing Convention RecapAnd what a Convention it has been! As part of our continued collaboration with USRowing, Samantha Wonderlin, USR Membership Marketing Specialist, and Sarah McAulifffe, USR Senior Event Manager, to recap the first-ever 2020 Virtual Convention for Ready, Row! USA.Wonderlin and McAuliffe took us behind the scenes at the event - the surprises and "back-channel" encounters, talks by legends & rookies, the burning questions, a comparison of 2019 vs. 2020, tech challenges & victories! These intrepid virtual convention organizers give us a first-hand account of how it was to pivot and plan the first Virtual Convention, and how USRowing has changed its "...2020-12-1422 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA SPECIAL: USRowing Convention 2020 PreviewUS Rowing Convention Kick-Off Podcast As part of our continued collaboration with USRowing, Ready, Row! USA connected with Samantha Wonderlin, USRowing’s Membership Marketing Specialist, and Sarah McAulifffe, USRowing’s Senior Event Manager, to discuss the upcoming 2020 Virtual Convention. Wonderlin and McAuliffe took us behind the scenes at the upcoming USRowing Convention - what to see, who to *virtually* connect with. We heard about keynote speakers, get a side-by-side comparison of 2019 vs. 2020 tracks, and preview the restored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) track. These intrepid convention organizers gave us a first-hand account of how it was to pivot and plan...2020-12-0733 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #4: Collaborative Book CreationPeeragogy is all about learning how to do something by finding some like minds with diverse skills, and doing it! In this episode, we explore the collaborative publishing process. We will learn from two Peeragogy Handbook contributors who have written and published books: Howard Rheingold and Bryan Alexander. Peeragogy Handbook editorial director Joe Corneli hosts.The conversation will cover how we can incorporate the experience of our panelists into the next version and continue to the journey that when we published the Peeragogy Handbook v1 in 2012! We'll talk about work in progress on the new...2020-12-0537 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #85: A Conversation with Amanda Kraus, new CEO of USRowingCan 2020 get any more challenging? We asked our special guest, Amanda Kraus, who took over the helm as CEO at USRowing on Nov. 1 amid a raging pandemic and an intense conversation about diversity and inclusion in the sport. Amanda founded Row New York in 2012 and built it up into a leading model for diversity and inclusion in the sport.YouTube watch link from our Nov.18 episode with Amanda Kraus and Jim DietzIn this special Ready, Row! USA interview episode, The founder of Row New York shares her hopes, dreams, and plan of action for the organization...2020-11-1835 min
Peeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #3: Early LearningPeeragogy In Action #3Join CICOLAB (Collective Intelligence Collaboratory) co-founders Lauren Nignon and Charles Blass as they report initial findings on what makes “Peeragogy for Kids”, with inputs from Howard Rheingold, Jerry Michalski, Open Global Mind and CICOLAB crew members at the Flow Show. Weaving the story beyond “learning pods”, sprouting the LearninGarden in the Kids Koolaboratory, aka KooLab. Host: Charles Danoff, Mr. Danoff's Teaching LaboratoryEpisode Producer: Joseph Corneli, PhDPodcast Producer: Charlotte Pierce/Pierce PressEPISODE CREDITS:https://piercepress.com/podcastshttps://peeragogy.orghttps://collectiveintelligencecollaboratory.com2020-11-1330 min
Ready, Row! USAReady, Row! USA #84: Rowing to RecoveryReady, Row! USA #84: Rowing to RecoveryWe all know that rowing is low-impact, requires mindfulness and focus, builds physical strength and stamina. For recovery from breast cancer to physical injury to addiction to PTSD and other aspects of mental health, rowing is uniquely suited as a tool to regain and maintain a healthy mind and body. Guest host Ami Mehr, Head of the Charles Race Director with an empowering survival story of her own, will be talking with survivors and experts from programs like Recovery on Water, Head of the Charles Regatta, Row for the Cure to se...2020-10-2729 min
Face The Book TVFace The Book TV #10: Keys to Successful Online Book EventsFace The Book TV dives into the topic of online book events, with tips & resources on how to leverage this new reality for book launches & promotion. Host IPNE president Eddie Vincent interviews renowned publicist Skye Wentworth, along with authors Greg Josephs (The Confluence); and publisher-poet Jon Meyer of Brilliant Light Publishing (Love Poems from New England).We welcome audience questions in advance - before or during the live stream, or after the event. As time goes on, we'll toss out a few goodies for people who engage with the show - free & discounted memberships, gadgets & g...2020-10-2530 minPeeragogy In ActionPeeragogy In Action #2: Wikipedia vs. MisinformationPeeragogy In Action #2"Most social media sites are designed for profit," Pete Forsyth of Wiki Strategies tells us, "and fanning the flames of division and misinformation can be profitable. Wikipedia stands apart." How is Wikipedia different? The platform is not driven by the same profit motives of YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook; in fact, its entire purpose is to enable users to evaluate good vs. bad sources of information. How can Wikipedia help us, how can we help Wikipedia, and what can be learned from Wikipedia to help other websites better serve the public good? Host Joe Corneli...2020-10-0252 min