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Welcome to the NeighborhoodChicago, Illinois-The Murder of Marlen Ochoa LopezOn this week’s episode, Cyndy is once again covering a case in her hometown of Chicago. OnApril 23rd, 2019, pregnant Marlen Ochoa-Lopez leaves school as usual, but never arrives to pickup her son. An ongoing case, this is one of the most devastating and tragic events to hit theHispanic community of Chicago. Send us your ghost stories to:welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast andTwitter @Wttnp This week’s pod promo is from Not Always Politehttps://linktr.ee/NotAlwaysPolite IG: @notalwayspolite Twitter: @NotAlwysPolite 2024-12-1842 min

The Hummingbird Effect with Wendy CoulterUnlocking Brand Power with The Hummingbird Effect: A Conversation with Cyndy Yu Robinson -003In this episode, Wendy Coulter explores the hidden power of branding through the concept of the Hummingbird Effect, which posits that small innovations in branding can lead to significant results. Wendy is joined by Cyndy Yu Robinson, Executive Director of Kramden Institute, and Hanna Jernigan from Hummingbird Creative Group. Cindy shares her career journey, the importance of audience segmentation in their marketing efforts, and how seemingly small branding changes have led to big wins for Cramden. They talk about digital equity, sustainability, the social impact of e-waste management, and the importance of core values in shaping organizational culture. The...2024-07-0937 min

Words for the JourneyHelp! My Marriage Sucks!Cyndy and Bryan know what it’s like to struggle in marriage. Whether your marriage is on life-support, or just less than what you hoped it would be, Cyndy has three tips that will improve any relationship, married or otherwise. She will also share the secret that saved her marriage with Bryan.2024-07-0319 min

Words for the JourneyFive Tips for Living Free FinanciallyDebt and money problems don’t have to be a cause for suffering in our life. God provides plenty of help in this area. Working Cyndy’s 5 best tips into your life is guaranteed to set you free from this bondage, freeing up you and your resources.2024-06-2617 min

Words for the JourneyPraying With Intimacy: Having a Deeper Prayer LifeIf having a great prayer life seems illusive and mysterious, this podcast is for you. Cyndy will help you grasp the basic elements by sharing from her own personal experience, including excerpts from her conversations with God. Her practical tips will help you move your prayer life from boring to exciting and impactful.2024-06-0516 min

Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsStyling for Confidence (Cyndy Porter)Cyndy Porter is a portrait photographer, stylist, personal brand and image consultant, and founder of Success Thru Style. In this episode, Danny, Abe, and Cyndy discuss how she’s built successful online courses that teach what is traditionally an in-person or experiential process.In this episode we explore:The flipped-classroom modelHow Cyndy iterated her courses in various ways to meet the market and needsCyndy’s creation of an evergreen course as an alternative for studentsThe challenges of online learning and coaching for personal styling, and how Cyndy solved theseBalancing art and science in personal bran...2023-05-2226 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums41: My Country: Military Service & EducationWhat should students want to attend a military academy be aware of? What are the challenges veterans face when they come out of the military? What can counselors do to support students, veterans and current military personnel in their educational goals? These and other questions about education for military personnel are covered in an interview Cyndy McDonald hosted with Steven Connelly, a veteran himself. Steve's journey included the US Naval Academy, Harvard Kennedy School, Military Congressional Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and service as a staff member for the Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs, among many...2021-11-091h 07 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums40: Student Essays: Digging Deep to Find GoldWriting the college essays induces stress and hand wringing not only for students but for parents and their college advisors. How can we help students understand the purpose of the college essays? How can we guide them toward fulfilling these purposes without taking over their writing? Most difficult of all, how can we help them muster the courage, confidence, and trust needed to share their deepest selves with strangers? Kieran Lyons, author of the new book, Let Me In, The Practical College Essay Guide, share his tips and thoughts on guiding students to their best essays. --- This...2021-10-111h 09

The Overcomer’s PodcastEpisode 2: Bedros Keuilian - Thank God I was MolestedBedros Keuilian is a best-selling author, speaker and business consultant. He’s the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest growing franchises. Bedros acted as a mentor to Travis and Cyndy when they decided to franchise Journey. In this episode Bedros shares about being abused as a child, growing up as a poverty stricken immigrant and what has helped him become the leader he is today. This episode is not just a rags to riches story in the material sense but also a story of what it means to also become rich in spiri...2021-04-0722 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums29: SLATE- Why Do Colleges Love It?SLATE is an online platform used by over 1000 colleges to help with recruitment, student success and even help raise money through an alumni network. We will peak beyond the curtains to learn more about SLATE and how it helps colleges meet institutional goals, in an interview with Christine Bowman, Chair of Colleges That Change Lives, and Dean of Admission and Enrollment Services at Southwestern University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://a...2021-04-041h 09 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums28: How to Grow Your Business- Even During a PandemicMany people want to expand their business, but are unsure of how to accomplish that. In 2020, during a pandemic, Gena Lester was able to expand her business exponentially. Gena joins Cyndy McDonald to share her out of the box thinking and the steps she took to expand her business, with a corresponding increase of income. PRESENTERS Gena Lester | gena@educationprepcenters.com Cyndy McDonald | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com SHOW NOTES Taking Your Business Online Course: https://www.epccounselors.com/connect CLUB HOUSE: The Edpreneurs Accelerators Club| @genalester CLUB HOUSE: @cyndymcdonald ...2021-04-021h 07 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums27: Why Study in the United Kingdom?There are many advantages to students considering doing postsecondary education in the United Kingdom. The British Council is dedicated to helping students, parents and educators understand the education system in the UK. Jenna Hartsell will join Cyndy McDonald to talk about college selection, the British application process and more nuances that go into a UK application. PRESENTERS Jenna Hartsell Education Manager | International Education Services | British Council Jenna.Hartsell@britishcouncil.org Cyndy McDonald | Founder & Owner | Cyndy McDonald.com SHOWNOTES If you are interested in more information, visit: Want...2021-03-161h 10 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums26: What Role Does ACT/SAT Test Preparation Play in a Test Optional College World?Many colleges went test optional or test blind in 2020, and will continue that policy in 2021. This change raises as many questions as it answers. Should students still prepare for standardized tests? Which ones? What schedule? When should they turn in scores to test optional schools? Join us for a conversation with the test preparation expert, Tom Ehlers, founder of Method Test Prep. PRESENTER CONTACT If you have more questions or are interested in learning more: Tom Ehlers | President and Founder | Method Test Prep | tom@methodlearning.com Cyndy...2021-03-161h 11

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 18: Clearing EnergyAs we complete with this episode 18 of spiritual resilience and personal power through awareness… Everything leading up to this point has been about raising awareness. Now we will finish by clearing the energy that we become aware of as we use the tools of awareness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-03-122h 48

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 17: Receiving Guidance from the Higher RealmsIn this episode we will talk about receiving guidance from the higher realms. Everything leading up to this point, including learning how to sit quietly, as would assist you in receiving guidance from the higher realms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-03-0159 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums25: Concrete Ways to Increase College Access in 2021- Interview with Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay GuyCollege admissions has been challenging this year due to the pandemic. How have these challenges affected college access for students? In an interview with Cyndy McDonald, Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy discusses those challenges, and shares ideas for ways counselors can help increase college access in the next year. Here are the links Ethan shares for more ideas of Concrete Methods to Increase College Access 1. Here's the link to apply for Matchlighters (one-to-one essay help). 2. Here's the link to apply for the Counselor Match Program. 3. Here are all the 40+...2021-02-231h 00

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 16: Telepathy: Understanding nonverbal communication90% of all communication is nonverbal. We place a lot of importance on words, but the fact is that is not how we are communicating most of the time. Today we are going to talk about the nonverbal communication of telepathy and really hone in on why it is so crucial to know who you are at a core level. Because otherwise you are just sending and receiving messages completely unconsciously and not taking responsibility for what you send out... AND you aren’t aware how much of other people’s thoughts and emotions you are also taking on as your own...2021-02-221h 33

reWrite AlchemyExercise: Recalling Your EnergyOne tool to assist in being accountable in your energetic hygiene --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-02-2222 min

reWrite AlchemyRecalling Your EnergyWe are going to talk about all of the ways we leave our energy. This is very different from leaving Source energy. Source energy is infinite, and has no agenda. Personal energy deposits, left behind with an agenda for an outcome (that includes trying to make someone who is hurting feel better instead of giving them the space, and allowing them to have their process so they can release their pain). We like to “think positive” all of the time but that is an ego agenda. You cannot place a “positivity” bandaid on a gaping wound. But you CAN connect to Sourc...2021-02-2211 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums24: Status Check: One Year In with Cyndy McDonaldMarch marks the one year anniversary of the start of the Covid Pandemic. Where are we now? What have we learned from the past year? What ways have you adapted your business? What plans should be put in place for the future? Join Cyndy as she leads a discussion on this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2021-02-1954 min

The Overcomer’s PodcastEpisode 1: Travis & Cyndy Barnes - Rising from the AshesOur names are Travis and Cyndy Barnes. We’re married and we have overcome a ton of adversity together. We started Journey Fitness in April of 2013 while living in a FEMA trailer on an unemployment check. We were living in the FEMA trailer because our home had been flooded to the second floor. We had recently purchased this home after Travis came home from spending almost a decade in prison. Throughout the years we have had to overcome addiction, our own weight loss issues, health problems, most recently a pandemic and having our business shutdown. 2021-02-1627 min

Jurnal CyndyPuisi "Batas" - Karya Aan Mansyur di Film AADC 2Cyndy read a poem from Aan Mansyur. The title is "Batas". Happy listening!2021-02-1602 min

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 15: What IS Wisdom?In this episode we will learn what wisdom truly is and what it isn’t. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-02-0851 min

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 14: Learning how to train your mind to shift your inner dialogue and your personal broadcastIn this episode you’re going to learn how powerful your thoughts are and you’re going to learn how much of an impact they have or can’t have on other people. You will also learn how to control whether or not you receive the thoughts from other people. This will be one of many ways that you will recognize what it means to step into your power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-02-071h 15

reWrite AlchemyEpisode 13: Opening Your IntuitionNow that we have begun the practice of clearing some of the subterfuge that prevents you from connecting with your higher self, we’re going to learn how to open to our intuition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2021-02-071h 08

Welcome to the NeighborhoodChicago,Illinois-St. Turibius SchoolOn this week’s hometown paranormal episode, Cyndy gets nostalgic, with the reportedhaunting of the Southwest side’s St. Turibius School and parish, her alma mater, allegedlyhaunted by a priest, who died of a broken heart. Send us your ghost stories to:welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast andTwitter @Wttnp This week’s pod promo is from Speaking of Crimehttps://linktr.ee/SpeakingofCrime Twitter: @CrimeSpeaking 2020-12-2230 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums23: Is Standardized Testing Teetering? Interview with Robert Schaeffer2020 say many colleges go test optional because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Join us for a frank conversation with Fair Test Director Robert Schaeffer about the past, present and future prospects of the test optional movement. Show Notes Robert Schaeffer: executive director of Fairtest.org. Celebrating 35 years of promoting equity and access for students. Cyndy McDonald: Executive coach and consultant, with over 30 years of experience in business and education, offering All About Your Next Steps resources and coaching Is Testing Teetering resources are available on my Friday Forum blog here. 2020-12-171h 08

Jurnal CyndyCara Membaca Berita (Opening & Closing)Yappp.. Ini cara membaca berita "versi Cyndy" (Opening&Closing) dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-1209 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania-Eastern State PenitentiaryIn our paranormal episode this week, Cyndy covers Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary.The most haunted and historic prison in the United States, and widely regarded as the mosthaunted building in the country. Send us your ghost stories to:welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast andTwitter @Wttnp This week’s pod promo is from Crime & Crime Againhttps://linktr.ee/crimeagainpodcast IG: @crimeagainpodcast Twitter: @CrimeAgainPod 2020-12-0736 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania-Gary HeidnikOn this week’s true crime episode, Cyndy takes us to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where theinfamous House of Horrors Killer, Gary Heidnik, inspiration for the Silence of the Lamb’sBuffalo Bill, kidnapped six women and held them captive in his basement for four months.Send us your ghost stories to: welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FBand IG @wttnpodcast and Twitter @Wttnp This week’s pod promo is from Crime Divers:https://linktr.ee/CrimeDivers Twitter: @DiversPod IG: @crime_divers_pod 2020-12-0143 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodLas Vegas, Nevada- Bally’sCyndy tells the origin story of the famed Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, once the originalsite of the MGM Grand Hotel, and of the most devastating disaster in Nevada’s history. Atragic, yet preventable fire that resulted in a copious amount of death, and many of theseguests and employees, still walk the halls and casino floor. Send us your ghost stories to:welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast andTwitter @Wttnp This week’s pod promo is from Kudzu Killers:https://linktr.ee/Kudzukillerspodcast IG: @k...2020-11-2300 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums22- What Really Matters?This is not a one hour recording of a recent Friday Forum. I am deviating from the norm of our Friday Forums. I wanted to share a story with you, my listeners. This is a 15 minute story and advocacy for What Really Matters. At some point during Covid-19 we will all face a moment of truth. I faced mine on Nov. 4, 2020, right after the Presidential elections. I share my story of dealing with Covid. I learned, instead of "disappearing" when the election was over, I was struggling with how to handle Covid in...2020-11-1821 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodLas Vegas,Nevada -The Murder of Tupac ShakurThis week, Cyndy talks about the life, legacy, and murder of Tupac Shakur. One of the greatestartists of all time, whose lyrics earned him the title of a ghetto poet, or gospel. His murder haslong been considered a cold case, but is it really? Send us your ghost stories atwelcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast andTwitter @WttnPPod Promo: Keystone State of Mindhttp://ksomthepod.com/IG: @keystonestateofmindthepod 2020-11-1600 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSpooktober Fest-The Exorcism of Anneliese MichelOn this week’s Spooktober Fest episode, Cyndy tells the story of Anneliese Michel. A nationalsensation in Germany, and later 2005’s the Exorcism of Emily Rose. Was this a real case ofdemonic possession, or mental illness? Find out the case that forced the Catholic Church toupdate their rites after nearly 400 years. Send us your ghost stories atwelcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast andTwitter @WttnPPodcast Promo: Weird Distractionshttps://linktr.ee/WeirdDistractionsPodTwitter: @WeirdDistracti1 IG: @weirddistractionspod 2020-10-3040 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums21: Using Pinterest to Promote Your BusinessSusan shared tips for expanding your practice through social media, especially Pinterest. Learn what approaches work best for different social media platforms. This is Marketing Part 2 Session. (Part 1: Marketing Mindset: What to Know was offered on Aug. 31.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-10-261h 09

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSpooktober Fest-The Legend of Bloody MaryOn this week’s Spooktober Fest episode, Cyndy talks about the most infamous modern urbanlegend, Bloody Mary. Why do we summon her? And is it really just a game? Send us yourghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB@wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnPPodcast Promo: Crime and Roseshttps://linktr.ee/CrimeandRosesTwitter: @crimeandroses IG: @crimeandroses 2020-10-2344 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSpooktober Fest-Cursed Movie SetsOn this week’s Spooktober Fest episode, Cyndy delves deep into horror movies that are known to have haunted or cursed sets. Just what makes our favorite horror movies cursed? Is it human error, or something unseen, and more sinister at play? Send us your ghost stories atwelcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast andTwitter @WttnPKindly leave us a rate and review on Apple! Don’t forget to subscribe!Podcast promo: A Teacher and a Crime Scene Tech Walk Into a Barhttps://ateacherandacrimes.wixsite.com/mysiteFoll...2020-10-1644 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums20: Defining College Fit: What REALLY Matters with Edward FiskeWhy was the Fiske Guide started over 30 years ago? What do the Fiske ratings come from? Edward Fiske, New York Times editor and best selling author, answers these and other questions posed by Cyndy McDonald about his book, The Fiske Guide, and transitions in education he has observed over the past thirty years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-10-121h 04

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSpooktober Fest-The Legend of La LloronaOn this week’s Spooktober Fest episode, Cyndy talks about a ghost story she grew up hearing, the Legend of La Llorona. She delves deep into the possible origins, who she could have been, it’s strong presence in Hispanic culture, and reported encounters. Send us your ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnPPodcast Promo: Nopeville Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nopeville/id1519653297Twitter: @nopevillecast IG: @nopevillepodcast 2020-10-0949 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums19: Open Discussion: Exploring IEC Business ModelsCan you streamline your business, create more time for yourself, and still do what you love? Three different IEC's will share information about their business models. They will host a discussion about different business models to explore for educational consultants. Elana Guerra | Bright Futures Consulting | Houston, TX Debra Landesberg | My College Resource | Sarasota, FL Cyndy McDonald | Cyndy McDonald.com | Visalia, CA Special Invitation In this episode I introduce a special invitation to learn more about Cyndy's Mindful Coaching Groups. I will be starting NEW...2020-10-051h 12

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSpooktober Fest-The Origin of HalloweenWe’re back just in time for spooky season! On our season 2 premiere, Cyndy tells us the origin story of Halloween! Why do we trick or treat? Where did pumpkin carving come from? Did we always wear costumes? Is it really all it seems to be? Join us for our month-long Halloween celebration! Where we’ll be covering our favorite Halloween urban legends. Send us your ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnPPodcast promo: Ghosts in the Valleyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177Foll...2020-10-0237 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums18: When Is It Good Enough? Letting Go of the Imperfect EssayIs there a point of diminishing return when working on essays? Join Susan Knoppow of the WOW Writing workshop to learn how to help students in the writing process, and how to keep your sanity too! Streamline your essay review skills to save time and aggravation. We’ll discuss: · Polishing essays without going too far. · How to prepare students to respectfully deal with well-meaning English teachers, parents and other adults. · How to use these tips to help your students Wow Writing Workshop’s CEO Susan Knoppow will share what she has learned during 25 years of teac...2020-09-271h 11

reWrite AlchemyUnconditional LoveIn this even deeper dive of developing Spiritual Resilience and Personal Power Through Awareness, we are talking about how Unconditional Love is going to be your superpower. Unconditional Love doesn’t come the easy way. It almost always comes through the challenges we choose to have the courage to face. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-09-241h 29 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums17: Friday Forum: Finding Trends and Patterns in Admissions Data During CovidCollege admissions in 2021 is unlike any other year. Authors of the very popular EA/ED and scholarship data, Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy share thoughts on trends and patterns they have observed in admissions. How will admissions be impacted by the pandemic in 2021 and beyond? PRESENTERS Jennie Kent | Big J Educational Consulting, www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com Jeff Levy | Big J Educational Consulting, www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com Cyndy McDonald | Cyndy McDonald Coaching, www.cyndymcdonald.com DATA & TRENDS Are ED acceptances going up? The data shows the percentage of acceptances...2020-09-211h 03

reWrite AlchemyHealing Pain by Pivoting into the Choice to GrowIn this episode we start really digging deep by making the choice to pivot from our painful places that have been triggered by others, and choosing to look at the pain itself and learn what it has to show us. And we stop taking others' triggered responses personally as well, and learn to stay with ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-09-121h 10 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums16: Marketing Mindset: What to KnowWhat exactly is marketing? How does it differ from branding? How do you ramp up your virtual game now during Covid? Susan Dabbar will be joining Cyndy to discuss these topics and answer questions. Susan has years of experience as an engineer, marketer and as an Independent Educational Consultant. As a female entrepreneur, she has built a strong brand, AdmissionSmarts. PRESENTERS Susan Dabbar | CEO | AdmissionSmarts, Inc. | www.admissionsmarts.com | susan@admissionsmarts.com Cyndy McDonald | President | Cyndy McDonald, Inc. | www.cyndymcdonald.com | cyndy...2020-08-301h 09 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums15: Driving Significant Growth in Your BusinessBrian Safdari is a master sales trainer and executive coach. He trains the leaders of multi-million dollar companies on the art of building a business through the science of listening. Join Cyndy as she talks to Brian about what he learned along the way to becoming a top closer. Brian shares how effective listening and preparedness can help drive growth in your business. Show Notes: Brian Safdari: Brian@collegeplanningexperts.com | www.collegeplanningexperts.com Cyndy McDonald: cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com | www.cyndymcdonald.com ...2020-08-251h 11 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums14: Friday Forum: Amplified Adolescent Anxiety During a PandemicIn normal times teenagers experience a great amount of stress and anxiety. This stress and anxiety has been amplified during the pandemic. One of the greatest contributors has been the uncertainty around standardized testing options. If students can't go to school, how are they supposed to go take an exam? Guest Speaker: Dr. Jed Applerouth, Applerouth Test Prep and Tutoring | www.applerouth.com Like to see the presentation from Dr. Jed Applerouth? View at my Friday Forum Blog. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this...2020-08-161h 09 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums13: Friday Forum: Tips for Choosing a New College Planning TechnologyLooking for a new college planning tool? How do you go about comparing different tools? What questions should you be asking? What should you be looking out for? With the news this week about the closure of GuidedPath, many people will be looking for new software solutions. Listen to Cyndy McDonald and Katie Andersen's discussion on how to compare software platforms, and what some of the significant differences are in the platforms on the market. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice m...2020-08-101h 05

Welcome to the NeighborhoodLos Angeles, California-The Cecil HotelOn this week’s episode Cyndy takes you to the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, with itsgrisly history of violence and death, it is known to be the most haunted hotel in LA. Send usyour ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB@wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnP 2020-08-0840 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSouthern California-The Wineville Chicken Coop MurdersOn this week’s episode, Cyndy takes us to Southern California to talk about the abominableWineville Chicken Coop murders, and the fierce, unstoppable mother, who took on the LAPD.Send us your ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG andFB @wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnP 2020-08-0345 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodDes Plaines, Illinois- Flight 191 Crash SiteOn this week’s episode, Cyndy talks about the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 191, andthe many lives who’s spirits never crossed over. Send us your ghost stories atwelcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast andTwitter @WttnP 2020-07-2430 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodChicago,Illinois-Leopold & LoebCyndy is back covering a case in her hometown of Chicago! This week she talks about thefamous case of Leopold and Loeb, and “The Crime of the Century.” Send us your ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnP 2020-07-1842 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums12: Covid 19 Friday Forum: Tackling the Covid-19 EssayThe pandemic has affected every aspect of student lives in past months. Applications such as Common App have added a covid-19 question. How should students approach this essay? Are there topics students should steer away form in this essay? Brad Schiller, co-founder and CEO of PROMPT, a writing platform, and counselor, Stephanie Kennedy, Kennedy College Consulting will join Cyndy McDonald in a discussion of the Covid-19 essay. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-07-161h 01

Welcome to the NeighborhoodVicksburg, Mississippi- "The McRaven House"Cyndy covers the haunted McRaven Mansion in Vicksburg Mississippi, it’s long, bloody history, and the many spirits that cohabitate there. Send us your ghost stories atwelcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast andTwitter @WttnP Follow Gnarcotix on FB @chicagognarcotix and IG @gnar_cotix 2020-07-1050 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodMississippi Delta-"The Lynching of Emmett Till"This week, Cyndy talks about the brutal and heinous lynching of Emmett Till, how justice hasnever been served, and why it’s still relevant today.Send us your ghost stories at welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and FB @wttnpodcast and Twitter @WttnP 2020-07-0353 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums11: Covid 19 Friday Forum: Nailing the Inquiry and Balancing Fall on CampusThe Friday Forum returns! Who will be going back to school in the Fall? Who gets the "Covid Warrior" and the "Head in the Sand" award for the week? How does the current news affect your students? How does it affect you? How are your skills for managing inquiry calls? What would you like to do better? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-06-2758 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSeattle,Washington- "Kell's Irish Pub"Cyndy takes us to Kell's Irish Pub in Seattle, Washington. A local spot known for good times and live music, but has a dark history of death and corruption. 2020-06-1950 min

reWrite AlchemyJourney Into Light: Going HigherIn this episode, we will be talking about taking what we've discussed about energy so far, and engaging in the idea that each one of us absolutely gets to choose at which level to operate from, be it in the denser, coarser energies where polarization takes place (as we are seeing in the world arena), or in the higher energies that are levels of increasing love, light and personal power. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-06-171h 38 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums7: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Parting the Admissions Curtain During Covid-19What will college recruitment look like from the inside during and after Covid-19? We turn to author, popular speaker and former director of admissions Peter VanBuskirk for the answers. Watch Cyndy McDonald and Peter VanBuskirk engage in a frank conversation exploring waitlists, merit and financial aid, and future college admissions practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-06-1746 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums10: Covid 19 Friday Forum: No Time for Silence with Susan Toler Carr, PE.Have you started conversations with students about the civil unrest in communities not only across the country, but around the world? Why are people protesting? What is their message? Are we fully aware of the social, educational and economic gaps that afflict so many students of color populations? Students of Color struggle with feeling academically and emotionally prepared. How can we, as advisors, support them? Many of us want to help but don’t know what to do. In a special edition of the Friday Forum, Susan will share with us her reality of being a...2020-06-171h 08 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums9: Covid 19 Friday Forum: Looking Into A Mirror: Engaging Students Using Surveys for Self-ReflectingA constant struggle for advisors is really getting to know their students. A constant struggle for colleges is getting to know a student's interests. A constant struggle for students is learning all about themselves. Using surveys with middle school and high school students can turn that struggle into a joyous journey. I have asked Kelly Mogilefsky to join me to discuss the power of using surveys with students. Sit in on an actual session exploring Myer-Briggs personality traits with a student. Learn how Kelly uses surveys in her work with students in an early college program. Includes links to...2020-06-091h 17

reWrite AlchemyFinding your deepest truthPeeling away more layers, finding and accessing your deepest truth, aligning with it, living as it, radiating this to the people you love and interface with, to the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-06-041h 31 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums8: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Impact of Covid-19 on College Recruitment: Current & FutureWhat impact has the current pandemic had on college recruitment, not only for this year, but for future years? How are private colleges being impacted? How are public colleges being impacted? Join us to hear from two professionals, Christine Bowman, Dean of Admission and Enrollment Services, Southwestern University, Chair of Colleges That Change Lives Board, and Tony Sarda, Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Lamar University, Texas. This promises to be a lively discussion. _________________________________________ SHOW NOTES Our two Friday Forum guests would love to hear from you! Christine Bowman | Dean...2020-05-301h 02

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSeattle,Washington- "The Murder of Mia Zapata"This week, Cyndy's covers a case close to her heart in the city of Seattle, Washington, the murder of Mia Zapata.2020-05-2943 min

reWrite AlchemyEvolving Your Inner Images: Releasing and Revealing Your True SourceIn this episode we will continue to deepen into looking at the ways which inhibit you from your spiritual resilience and personal power. We are beginning to bring to consciousness that which is currently unconscious. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-05-251h 41 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums7: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Parting the Admissions Curtain During Covid-19What will college recruitment look like from the inside during and after Covid-19? We turn to author, popular speaker and former director of admissions Peter VanBuskirk for the answers. Listen to Cyndy McDonald and Peter VanBuskirk in a frank conversation exploring waitlists, merit and financial aid, and future college admissions practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-05-231h 03

reWrite AlchemyFrom Unconscious to ConsciousnessIn this episode we talk about how to shift what is unconscious into consciousness so we can become more powerful creators in our own life. Diving deeper into the juiciness of life, stepping into empowerment and away from the disempowering ways of consensus reality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-05-201h 16 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums6: Covid-19 Friday Forum: College Advisor Perspective from Across the Country.Cyndy McDonald invited 2 other college advisors to join the forum discussion. Debra Landesberg (Sarasota, FL), Erin Avery (Fair Haven, NJ) to give a national perspective from coast to coast. Cyndy, Erin and Debra take the current pulse of the admissions landscape.Topics such as using mindfulness in college planning, and to ease anxiety were discussed. Knowing how to pivot during the covid-19 pandemic was addressed by Debra, as she shared why and how she started MyCollegeResource and BestFitU to meet student, parent and advisor needs. Erin shared mindfulness exercises advisors can use with students. These and other...2020-05-191h 02

Welcome to the NeighborhoodLong Island, New York- "The DeFeo Family Murders" Part 1Part 1 of The DeFeo Fmily Murders Cyndy covers the murder case. A story everyone knows, but Cyndy tells her perspective in this captivating two part story.2020-05-1640 min

reWrite AlchemyWho Am I?In this episode we will talk about who you are, versus how you have come to find yourself to be... how this happens, and what you can do redefine your inner narrative based on who you really are, living and responding from that place in a more authentic and empowering way to live a life that starts to feel good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-05-121h 00

reWrite AlchemyMeditation: What if Nobody Had to Lose?Accompanying Meditation for this week's podcast "Who Am I?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-05-1229 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums5: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Focus on BusinessBusiness guru Jamie Dickenson answered all questions Business. In this Friday Forum, hosted by Jamie Dickenson, business questions were posed and answered. What about the PPP loan? What about marketing? Pricing? If you have questions about these topics, you will want to listen to the answers to these and many more questions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-mcdonald/support 2020-05-121h 07

Welcome to the NeighborhoodAustin,Texas- "The Driskill Hotel"Cyndy recounts the dark and intriguing history of The Driskill Hotel, as well as the encounters people have had during their stay in the hotel, that to this day is still operational and accepting reservations. So strap in, join us and Welcome To The Neighborhood. 2020-05-0832 min

reWrite AlchemyTrue Spiritual Resilience and Personal Power Through and From ChallengesAs we emerge from the initial anxiety and panic in the world from the unknown, and some semblance of getting our bearings, we can begin to receive the deep nourishment of the blessings bourne from our challenges as well as from what has already been present in our lives but largely taken for granted, unseen, unappreciated and not valued, and step into the abundance and richness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-05-031h 40 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums4: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Name Your Date and Name Your PriceFriday Forums cover the week's news in education and business. Top of the news this week was a discussion about colleges returning to campus in the fall. Can they name a date they will open campsu? Some think so. What about the ACT and Collegeboard announcements about remote testing. Some colleges are expressing concern about accepting scores from at home tests. Jamie and Cyndy led a discussion about pricing, and how to assess what your value is, and how to set your pricing. What value do you bring to your clients, and what...2020-05-031h 19

Welcome to the NeighborhoodAustin,Texas- "Yogurt Shop Murders"Cyndy reels you into the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders that shook the safe city of Austin,Texas. Sit back and enjoy this week's murder case and by the way, welcome to the neighborhood. 2020-05-0139 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums3: Covid-19 Friday Forum: CARE Act Updates, Test Waivers, and More!This Friday we covered updates on the CARE stimulus act and in college admissions. Jamie answered lots of business questions from last week. What does being "self-employed" mean? Will there be more money from the stimulus package? What colleges announced test waivers (besides Cornell and Wellesley?) for the class of 2021? How will transcripts and AP tests be handled? These and more questions were addressed in this Friday's Forum. Who received Cyndy's award for the week? And the Head in the Sand award for the week? Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2020-04-281h 12 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums2: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Your Questions AnsweredJamie answered business questions from last week. Will there be more money for the PPP? Should I file for unemployment? In college admissions Cyndy covered the June SAT rescheduling, colleges still accepting SAT Subjects (or not?) and the Head in the Sand award. Listen to learn who received it and why! Subscribe to the podcast, so you receive our weekly updates. Join us for Friday Forum's by registering at www.cyndymcdonald.com. Watch recorded Friday Forums at www.youtube.com/cyndymcdonald --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2020-04-271h 09 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums1: Covid-19 Friday Forum: Creating Sense from ChaosIn the first forum launched as a result of Covid-19, we covered the latest on the stimulus package, unemployment benefits and small business loans, testing and college admissions. Surveys identify the worries of college students, colleges, and rising high school students. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you receive our weekly updates. Join us for a Friday Forum (they are free) by registering at www.cyndymcdonald.com. Watch recorded Friday Forums at www.youtube.com/cyndymcdonald --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2020-04-271h 27 $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday ForumsAll About Your Next Steps- Covid-19 Style TrailerWho would have believed the chaos a small virus could wreck upon the entire world. I had planned to start the All About Next Steps podcast during more sane times. Now, surrounded by the upheaval Covid-19 is creating in both the small business world and the world of college advising, I felt the time to start was NOW. Hence, the birth of the All About Your Next Steps Covid-19 Style podcast. The forums have proven very popular over the past 3 weeks. We wanted to get these posted as podcasts to make the content easy...2020-04-2607 min $Cyndy\'s Friday Forums$ Cyndy's Friday Forums0: Introducing All About Next StepsWelcome to All About Your Next Steps podcast. I am so excited to be launching this podcast, even at this time in history. I am an entrepreneur and an educator. When I started my first technology company, it was tough to prove myself. People found it hard to look past my being a woman and see me as an entrepreneur. Later, I founded and led two more businesses and a non-profit organization. Now, more than ever, I have a passion for supporting educators and others, who against all odds, have started their own businesses. If you are...2020-04-2411 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodQuarantine Tapes- Box #1Cyndy goes into self quarantine and leaves behind boxes of tapes containing recorded accounts of the paranormal. These are The Quarantine Tapes Box #1 2020-04-1232 min

reWrite AlchemyYour Soul Never Leaves YouIn this episode I will talk about how your Breath, the Spirit of Your Soul, Life never leaves you. Even when you negate it. I'll talk about what happens when you decide to become aware of it, and the really simple ways of breathing and being still that will help you cultivate your relationship with your Soul, and consequently with all of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-04-0743 min

reWrite AlchemyOpening to Receive AbundanceIn this episode, we will drop down and rise up into how we are receiving abundance. Are we receiving it, really? This includes a journey where you get to dip into your own deep well as we move forward into... The Twilight Zone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens/support 2020-03-2937 min

Welcome to the NeighborhoodJoliet, Illinois- "Joliet prison"Cyndy takes you on a private tour around Joliet Prison. People always say, " if only walls could talk." luckily for you, she brings you some of the most gruesome detailed history. We also present our first listener submitted paranormal experience.2020-03-2732 min