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Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Press Pause Under Pressure: Susan L. Combs on Integrity and LeadershipSend us a text In this episode of Time To Press Pause, Ellen Williams sits down with Susan L. Combs, President of Combs & Company LLC and founder of the nonprofit Pancakes for Roger. Susan’s press pause moment didn’t come from long reflection, it arrived suddenly, under pressure, and with real consequences. After her nonprofit received an unexpected $20,000 donation, the donor later demanded that a large portion of the funds be redirected to an unvetted project. What followed was a high-stakes leadership moment involving legal th...

2026-01-0817 min

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Ellen Williams - Welsh Classical And Classical Crossover Soprano And Songwriter. Performed For King Charles III. Sir Bryn Terfel. Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium. New Album: "Lumina"!Ellen Williams is a Welsh soprano and composer and she specializes in classical and classical crossover music. She’s performed at major venues including Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium, and for King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. She shared the bill with Il Divo and sang at the wedding of Sir Bryn Terfel. Her records have been at the top of the Classical Charts. And her rendition of the Classical Crossover favorite “Time To Say Goodbye”, is the lead single on her new album Lumina.My featured song is my reimagined version of Double’s hit “The...

2026-01-0732 min

Best Part of the Book Ellen Williams: Raven and CrowMark Perzel welcomes author Ellen Williams to discuss her book, "Raven and Crow: The Mythology, Art, and Science of Our Favorite Black Birds." Hear about the extensive global mythology surrounding these birds, exploring their fascinating roles as creators and tricksters. Williams also shares amazing scientific insights, noting that crows and ravens are great communicators, toolmakers and rank among the most intelligent animals on the planet. Did you know researchers have identified that ravens possess "theory of mind," allowing them to predict what another animal or human is thinking or about to do? A truly fascinating listen!LISTENER...

2026-01-0237 min

Awakening Airwaves The Mind-Body-Energy Connection with Ellen HalpernMythic Mel interviews turns her attention away from Greek mythology for a moment to interview a down-to-earth, real goddess in her life: the body worker, structural integrationist and shamanic practitioner Ellen Halpern. Melinda fondly refers to Ellen as her "fascia whisperer" and has referred many a family member, aerial student and dancer to work with her. There is more to Ellen's skills than just technical prowess and experience, though - the intuition and the greater energy field guides her and Ellen often channels solutions that seem to come out of thin air. The stories she tells are as inspiring and...

2025-12-121h 07

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Press Pause for Transformation: Judy K. Herman on Retreats, Relationships, and the Risk of GrowthSend us a textIn this episode of Time To Press Pause, Ellen Williams speaks with Judy K. Herman, CEO of Relationship Wellness LLC, psychotherapist, author, and retreat facilitator who has spent decades helping heart-centered professionals step away from the noise of life so they can return transformed. Judy’s press pause story doesn’t begin in a boardroom.It starts in a graduate school classroom, in the middle of a troubled 30-year marriage, when she realized something had to change, and that something was her. What follow...

2025-12-1121 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite When Hollywood Collapsed, He Hit Pause and Rebuilt Everything with Mas MoriyaSend us a text In this special Thanksgiving episode, Ellen Williams sits down with Mas Moriya, filmmaker, producer, and founder of Filmclusive, a platform he built from scratch to make hiring in film, TV, and gaming more transparent and equitable. Mas was once an up-and-coming creative working with the likes of Alicia Keys.But after the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, rising production costs, and the LA fires, the industry around him collapsed. Friends with feature films, fellowships, and awards were suddenly saying: “I’m just looki...

2025-11-2720 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Press Pause for Energy: Jenica Norris on Managing Your Mind, Not Your MinutesSend us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams sits down with Jenica Norris, ADHD entrepreneur, systems strategist, and CEO of Strategic Sound Consulting, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to pause when your brain works differently. Jenica shares how navigating neurodivergence reshaped not only her career path but also the way she approaches energy, focus, and leadership. Instead of forcing herself into rigid productivity systems that never fit, she built a structure that supports how her mind ac...

2025-11-1316 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Strategic Pauses for Faster Progress with Sophie DevonshireSend us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams sits down with Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society and bestselling author of Superfast: Lead at Speed, to talk about why strategic pauses are the fastest way to better decisions, clearer direction, and more sustainable momentum. Sophie shares her “squiggly career” from P&G and Coca-Cola to founding and selling an e-commerce company, moving overseas, and writing Superfast. You’ll hear how she builds micro-pauses into projects (pre-mortem, midpoint...

2025-10-3020 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Press Pause for Alignment: Stephanie Vaughan on Listening to Your EmotionsSend us a textWhat happens when your career no longer aligns with your values?In this episode, Ellen Williams speaks with Stephanie Vaughan, about pressing pause to realign your life, family, and purpose. From walking away from corporate success to finding fulfillment through intention and emotional awareness, Stephanie shares how listening to your emotions can lead you to the right next step, both in business and at home. They discuss: The moment Stephanie realized her career no longer aligned with her valuesHow she turned a leap of faith into a 2...

2025-10-1619 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Press Pause to Pivot: Barbara Lange on Building a Purpose-Driven BusinessSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Barbara Lange, Principal and CEO of Kibo 121, about the courage and strategy behind leaving a secure executive role to start a purpose-driven consultancy. Barbara shares how leading an organization through the pandemic sparked her decision to step away after more than a decade, embrace uncertainty, and launch a business dedicated to sustainability in the media technology sector. She offers insight into managing risk, overcoming the fear of losing stability, and using networking and continuous learning to stand out in an...

2025-10-0217 min

ROAR Healing Stories Healing Through DIY Inner Child Work with Logan Williams Part 2-- Episode 011Logan Williams is one of the best people I know. In Part Two, Logan shared:-his process for and experiences with DIY Inner Child Work-meeting his Inner Critic, his Inner Artist, and his fear of death during his DIY Inner Child Work-gatekeeping of mental health and healing knowledge and some safeguards if you want to DIY this work-moving from thinking of himself as a broken person in need of fixing to being on a journey with important milestones all along the wayAbout Our Guest

2025-09-2852 min

ROAR Healing Stories Healing Through Inner Child Work with Logan Williams Part 1-- Episode 010Logan Williams is one of the best people I know. We talked about:-his history of small traumas, how they affected him, and steps he’s taken to overcome-how his darkest moment helped him connect with his strength-how non-judgmental friends supported and challenged him throughout his journey-how inefficiencies in our healthcare and insurance systems impeded his progress at various points-some of the things he’s learned about Inner Family Systems/inner child healing workAbout Our GuestLogan Williams is a writ...

2025-09-2154 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite From Scientist to Storyteller: A Press Pause Story with Laura LampaSend us a text In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, speaks with Laura Lampa, owner and CEO of LML StoryLab Consulting. Laura shares her incredible journey from a career in science to becoming a successful entrepreneur.Laura reveals how a layoff became her pivotal "press pause" moment, forcing her to trust herself, embrace uncertainty, and launch her own business.This conversation is for anyone who has considered leaving a secure career to build something on their own terms.I...

2025-09-1817 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite The Courage to Press Pause: Ed Clementi on Leaving a C-Suite Career to Find AlignmentSend us a textHow do you rise from security guard to managing director at Morgan Stanley? Ed Clementi did just that and then made the bold choice to bet on himself by walking away from a C-Suite career to build his own company, Inspired Fire. In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, dives into Ed’s story of resilience, self-belief, and the importance of finding alignment in your career. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Ed rose...

2025-09-0417 min

Theatrical Shenanigans Mini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - "Liars Anonymous" by Ellen AbramsHello there and welcome, once again to Mini Shenanigans, where we have another fabulous short play for you to enjoy. Our play this week is entitled "Liars Anonymous" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2032088/liars-anonymous) and is written by Ellen Abrams (https://newplayexchange.org/users/13566/ellen-abrams) Cast: Max - George Sapio (https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/onstage-offstage) Charlotte - Maura Stephens Synopsis: Charlotte and Max clean up after a Liars Anonymous meeting and regale each other with creative renditions of...

2025-08-0309 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Mindset is the Most Important Thing with Scott BallardSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Scott Ballard, CEO and owner of Confidence Coach LLC, about the life-altering experience of exiting a business and navigating the uncertain space that follows. After building a highly successful company from the ground up, Scott found himself with time, money, and no clear plan. What began as a pause after selling his company became a deeply reflective period of personal growth and spiritual searching. During this time, Scott immersed himself in volunteer work, traveling with young adults to underserved...

2025-06-2327 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Strive for Peace with Anatoly SpektorSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams interviews Anatoly Spektor, founder of Soul to Soul Business and a seasoned entrepreneur, about the pivotal pauses that reshaped his life and work. Anatoly shares his early experiences as a software developer and consultant, reflecting on how he repeatedly ignored the signs of burnout and misalignment in corporate roles. These experiences led him to press pause, journal deeply, and analyze recurring patterns, ultimately shifting his focus toward creating businesses that align with his values. He candidly discusses the dangers of staying in comfortable...

2025-06-1524 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Focusing on Needs and Wants with Mitchell LevySend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert, executive coach, and prolific entrepreneur. Mitchell shares his journey through various business ventures, highlighting how critical feedback, especially the kind that challenges your assumptions, can be the catalyst for meaningful growth. He discusses how his past ventures in credibility and clarity, though profitable, weren’t aligned with market demand. A conversation with a trusted advisor helped him realize he had been selling what people need instead of what they want, prompting him to rethink hi...

2025-06-0720 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Later is Not Guaranteed with Ann SheuSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Ann Sheu, CEO and founder of Mpowered Journey, about two pivotal moments in Ann’s life when she chose to "press pause" and radically re-evaluate how she was spending her time. The first pause came after the unexpected passing of her father, which led to deep regret over not being more present during his final days. Ann shared how this experience awakened her to the danger of assuming there will always be more time for the things—and people—that m...

2025-05-2918 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite There's More to Life Than Your Business with Julie NiehoffSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams sits down with Julie Niehoff, co-founder of Distance Learning Media and a long-time advocate for small businesses and veteran support. Julie shares how her intended pause to start a new business with her husband turned into an unexpected and emotional journey when her father was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. What began as a moment of planned professional reinvention quickly shifted into a deeply personal caregiving experience—one that reshaped her understanding of what really matters in life and business....

2025-05-2319 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Observe Without Judgement with Elor Shem TovSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Elor Shem Tov, founder and CEO of Lucid Lev, about a deeply personal and professional moment that tested her identity and leadership. Elor recounts how unexpected accusations from colleagues in a leadership role prompted an internal investigation, threatening her reputation and sense of self. Instead of reacting defensively out of fear or anger, she consciously paused to observe her thoughts, emotions, and core values. This intentional reflection became a transformative exercise in self-awareness, resilience, and leadership under pressure.

2025-05-1621 min

SheBreathes Soul Stories: From Triumph to Transformation Episode 30 with guest Ellen Williams, Beyond the "American Dream"Episode 30 - SheBreathes Soul Stories with Ellen Williams, Beyond the “American Dream”What happens when you “have it all” — the house, the job, the picture-perfect life — and still feel completely empty?In this powerful new episode, Ellen Williams shares the raw truth of hitting emotional rock bottom after achieving what many would call “The American Dream.” With vulnerability and wisdom, Ellen walks us through the moment she realized external success wasn’t enough — and how diving deep into self-help, self-awareness, and soul work helped her find her way back to alignment.

2025-05-0829 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite You Can't Go Back with Leah SalinasSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes Leah Salinas, former founder of a thriving beauty business and now Director at The Alexander Group. Leah shares her journey from early entrepreneurial success—launching a hair and makeup company that expanded to 14 artists and high-profile events—to burnout and the realization that her career no longer aligned with her values or family life. As weekends filled with weddings and long hours began to separate her from her children and husband, she faced the difficult but necessary decision to step back and...

2025-05-0623 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Pausing Can Be Easier Said Than Done - Anniversary Episode with Kim Poulos LieberzSend us a textIn this special one-year anniversary episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes guest Kim Poulos Lieberz, founder and CEO of KGI Design Group, for an open conversation about the challenges and importance of creating space to pause in the midst of a busy life. Instead of following the typical format where guests share a specific “press pause” story, Ellen and Kim discuss different types of pauses — from unexpected micro-pauses like gaining an extra hour in the day, to the larger, more intentional pauses that require planning and commitment. Kim shares how cr...

2025-04-2926 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Feed the Soul and the Bottom Line with Kevin BartramSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Kevin Bartram, founder and principal of Bartram Partnerships, about the pivotal moments that reshaped his career and life. Kevin reflects on his early years growing up in a challenging home environment, entering the workforce at 13, and how he built a thriving career in corporate sponsorships and sustainability-focused marketing. A turning point came after the 9/11 attacks, when Kevin found himself far from home and questioning the deeper meaning of his work. That moment of reflection in a quiet Vermont town ultimately...

2025-04-2318 min

Tip of the Tongue Tip of the Tongue Episode 270: Ellen KannerEllen Kanner has written a terrific book full of wonderful, flavorful recipes that are all vegan. She writes for the person who is using some prepared or canned food. This makes the book perfect for those putting a toe in the vegan waters. And for those who have eaten a vegan diet for some time, it offers new recipes with available ingredients that can pull you out of the dinner doldrums. Ellen KannerVegan Pimento Cheese (from Miami Vegan, with permission)8 ounces raw cashews soaked overnight*3 tablespoons nutritional yeast1...

2025-04-2228 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite The Pause Rewritten with Andrea SchiavoneSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams speaks with Andrea Schiavone, a seasoned operations and finance executive, about how even the most intentional pauses can be derailed by life’s unpredictability. Andrea shares her journey from leading a high-growth marketing agency through its acquisition, to planning a deliberate break for self-reflection—only to have it interrupted by the sudden loss of a family member. Her story is one of resilience, as her planned pause to rest and recalibrate became a period of mourning and caregiving. Rather than the solitude she...

2025-04-1520 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jenn GulbrandSend us a textIn this episode, Ellen Williams interviews Jennifer Gulbrand, founder of Embody Your Essence, who shares her journey of breaking free from burnout and discovering authenticity. After 35 years in the health and wellness industry, Jennifer realized that her business success did not equate to personal fulfillment. Despite her achievements, she felt disconnected from her own truth. Through mindfulness, meditation, energy work, and intentional stillness, Jennifer reconnected with herself and shifted her focus toward promoting self-care and authenticity, eventually founding the SheBreathes Balance Women's Collaborative and later expanding it to the We Breathe Wellness Center.

2025-04-0818 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Beware of Mental Cement with Rajen ShethSend us a textIn this episode, Rajen Sheth, formerly a vice president at Google Cloud AI and industry solutions, shares with host, Ellen Williams, how he took a bold step after nearly two decades at Google. Motivated by a desire to make a positive social impact, he pressed pause on his career, leaving behind the familiar security of his role to explore how technology could improve educational equity. During this hiatus, Rajen reconnected with personal interests—like recording music—and spoke with numerous teachers and experts to better understand educational needs. These conversations, he explains, offered valu...

2025-04-0121 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Pay Attention to Pets and Pet Projects with Mei-Yung LeeSend us a textIn this episode, host Ellen Williams speaks with entrepreneur and philanthropist Mei-Yung Lee about her unique approach to taking a “pause” when burnout loomed. Mei-Yung, CEO of Ageless Zen—a natural skincare research and manufacturing company—found herself overwhelmed by the demands of building her organization from the ground up. Instead of stepping away entirely, she joined her local Rotary club. This simple shift in focus gave her both a mental break and a new community of like-minded individuals who share her passion for service. The volunteer work not only revitalized Mei-Yung’s energy, bu...

2025-03-2519 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Nurture Your Dreams with Johanne BrierreSend us a textIn this podcast episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes guest Johanne Brierre, CEO of Brooklyn Commons and New York Beauty Suites. Johanne recounts her transition from working in the fast-paced New York City hospitality industry to founding co-working spaces in her Brooklyn neighborhood. She explains how she recognized a need for supportive, community-oriented resources for entrepreneurs, especially outside Manhattan’s usual tech and business hubs. With minimal funds, she took a leap of faith—pressing pause for a year to identify the right partnerships, incubator-style supports, and a sense of p...

2025-03-1919 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Less is More with Paige Arnof-FennSend us a textEllen Williams host of Time To Press Pause and CEO of The Salient Strategist, Inc. welcomes Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO of the global branding firm Mavens and Moguls. Paige describes how a six-year period of family caregiving and estate responsibilities forced her to step away from the demanding pace she had maintained early in her entrepreneurial journey. Despite initial fears that scaling back would harm her thriving business, Paige found the opposite to be true: taking time away for personal priorities revealed that “less could be more.” Rather than constantly networking and chas...

2025-03-1118 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Trust Your Feelings with Jeffrey P. McNultySend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams interviews Jeffrey P. McNulty, CEO and Founder of New Retail Ethos Consultancy. Jeffrey recounts two major "press pause" moments in his life that spurred him to step away from a long career in retail leadership.First, after nearly three decades in executive roles with companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Publix, Jeffrey felt he had lost his signature energy and passion, prompting him to question his path. It took him three years of reflection to finally leave retail ma...

2025-03-0419 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Pause Before You Hit the Bottom with Dr. Shehzad BatliwalaSend us a textIn this episode of “Time to Press Pause,” Ellen Williams speaks with Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, an ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and first-generation Indian American who grew up undocumented in the United States. Dr. Batliwala shares how his early struggles with belonging and external validation fueled his ambitious pursuit of success—becoming a doctor, doing research on vision in zero gravity, and even founding a cell phone repair franchise. Yet despite these achievements, he discovered that relentless drive came at the cost of his personal relationships. A turning point arrived when his wife left, prompting him to ref...

2025-02-2521 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite What Is Your Currency? with Erin MoteSend us a textIn this episode, host Ellen Williams interviews Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU and co-founder of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, as she recounts her transformative moment of realizing she felt detached from her work’s impact. Once working at the intersection of technology and national security, she found herself in boardrooms advising tech giants but missing the direct connection with communities. It was only after an emotional epiphany—crying during a flight while watching a children's movie—that she acknowledged how much she wanted to be back in a role serving people more directly. This l...

2025-02-1820 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Secure Your Mask Before Helping Others with Megan StecklySend us a textIn this episode of Time To Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with CEO Megan Steckly of CompuDopt. She shares how she dramatically grew the nonprofit—from a shoestring budget and three-person staff to a multimillion-dollar organization serving hundreds of thousands across 24 states. Amid the rapid expansion, Megan realized she was burning out: working around-the-clock and feeling stuck in a cycle of constant urgency. She describes how she “pressed pause” by seeking therapy, enrolling in a drawing class, embracing yoga, and hiring a COO. These steps helped her let go of micromanaging, reduce stress...

2025-02-1118 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Identify Your Transferable Skills with Ruchi PinnigerSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams interviews Ruchi Pinniger, founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper. Ruchi recounts her background on Wall Street, where she excelled in leadership and team-building, yet felt unfulfilled. She took a sabbatical hoping to discover her true passion, dabbling in nonprofit work, baking, and decorating. Although she temporarily returned to the corporate world, Ruchi soon decided to leave permanently, realizing she found more joy in mentoring others than in climbing the corporate ladder. With encouragement from a coach and her husband, Ruchi listened to...

2025-02-0417 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Let Go of Things You No Longer Need with Donna CravottaSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Donna Cravotta, CEO and founder of Cravotta Media Group. Donna shares how, after 18 years running a virtual agency that managed everything from PR to technical fixes, she realized she had built a business she no longer loved.By taking stock of her 40-year professional journey, Donna recognized she was devoting precious time and energy to services that drained her—such as constant website fixes and juggling multiple social media accounts—rather than the strategic visi...

2025-01-2818 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Enagage in Honest Assessments to Avoid Regret with Urs KoenigSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Urs Koenig, founder of the Radical Humility Leadership Institute and author of Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human. Urs shares his powerful story of “pressing pause” on his life at age 50 to rejoin the Swiss military as a United Nations and NATO peacekeeper.Inspired by his father’s volunteer work in Somalia decades earlier, Urs felt a deep call to take on meaningful international service—despite the personal and professional sacrifices required. He explains how step...

2025-01-2119 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Discover What You Really Want with Andrea Chilcote & Stephanie BorsariSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams welcomes two guests: executive coach and Morningstar Ventures CEO Andrea Chilcote, and philanthropic advisor Stephanie Borsari. Andrea explains three common reasons professionals “press pause” in their careers: being involuntarily forced into change (such as restructuring), retiring without clarity on the next chapter, or experiencing a slow values or lifestyle clash. Stephanie falls into the last category; though she had a successful career in executive management, she discovered her role was unfulfilling and misaligned with her deeper values. With Andrea’s guidance, Stephanie decide...

2025-01-1418 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Creating Your Point of View with Henry PoydarSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Henry Poydar, founder and CEO of Steady, a predictive coordination platform that grew out of his earlier venture, Status Hero. Henry describes two pivotal moments when he paused to reconsider his next steps. After co-founding Bantam CRM and joining Constant Contact post-acquisition, he spent three years working on a major systems integration project—a process he likens to open-heart surgery. Longing to return to hands-on product development, he created Status Hero, a tool that addressed the challenges of large teams tr...

2025-01-0717 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Special Episode: Happy New Year 2025Send us a textIn this special New Year’s episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams compiles lessons from several Season 1 guests to help leaders make 2025 a purposeful and growth-oriented year. Each guest highlights a key insight for personal and professional development:Stay Open to Possibilities DC Glenn, half of hip-hop duo Tag Team and CEO of CLG Investments Inc., discusses the importance of setting aside ego and embracing every opportunity as it arises. He compares past experiences to a “language model” that informs future decisions, emphasizing continual learning and evolut...

2024-12-3115 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Learn From Your Customers with Robert LevinSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams interviews Rob Levin, a long-time friend and business colleague, about the pivotal moments in his entrepreneurial journey that stemmed from deliberately taking time to pause and reflect.Rob shares two main “press pause” stories:New York Enterprise Report: Rob launched this media venture in 2003, featuring a magazine and business events for small business owners. Although it gained reputable national advertisers and high-profile features (including two stars from Shark Tank), it n...

2024-12-1717 min

The Heal My Health Podcast 71. Ellen Langlands Movere - How Mobility Practice Can Support Longevity, Improve Training, Prevent Injury, and Increase WellbeingIn today's episode, I sit down with Ellen Langlands, a mobility and strength coach, and the owner of Movere, a mobility and strength coaching business. We explore what a mobility practice entails and its benefits for longevity and strength training. Ellen also shares her personal health journey, the challenges she faced, and how they ultimately inspired her to become a coach with a focus on mobility.Connect with Heal my Health:Website: healmyhealth.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healmyhealth/TikTok: sallywhyte_Contact: info@healmyhealth.com...

2024-12-0251 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Thanksgiving Episode with Ellen WilliamsSend us a textIn this special Thanksgiving episode of "Time to Press Pause," host Ellen Williams reflects on the themes of gratitude, togetherness, and reflection amid a year marked by global conflicts and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of "pressing pause" to foster unity, understanding, and resilience within ourselves and our communities, starting at our own Thanksgiving tables.Ellen revisits transformative conversations from Season 1 that are particularly relevant during the holiday season:Stephen Foster (Episode 1): Founder of One Golden Nugget, Steven discusses the significance of slowing down and being present. He...

2024-11-2721 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Season One Finale - Everyone Pauses with Ellen WilliamsSend us a text In the Season 1 finale of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, reflects on the journey of launching the podcast in April and emphasizes that pausing is crucial for everyone, not just CEOs or business leaders. Whether for personal or business reasons, taking time to pause can help people think things through and find new perspectives. Ellen announces that the podcast itself will take a short pause before returning for Season 2, thanking all her guests and listeners for their support in this experimental journey.

2024-10-1503 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be Agile and Focus on the "What" Not the "How" with Julie ThomasSend us a textIn this episode of Time To Press Pause, Ellen Williams interviews Julie Thomas, President and CEO of Value Selling Associates, who shares her journey of career transformation and entrepreneurship. Julie begins by recounting her experience at Gartner, a large IT research and advisory company, where she had a successful career in sales and training. However, in 2002, after a leadership change, her position was eliminated. Following this unexpected turn, Julie decided to pause her career to focus on herself and her family, even spending time playing tennis before reassessing her next steps....

2024-10-0821 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be Present to Unleash Creative New Opportunities with Dr. Marie-Hellene PelletierSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (MH), a leadership psychologist, executive coach, and workplace mental health expert. Dr. Peltier discusses the importance of taking strategic pauses in life and leadership, sharing her own experience of pressing pause during the lead-up to her book launch, The Resilience Plan. She emphasizes how proactively managing her time before, during, and after the book's publication allowed her to be fully present and creative during key moments, something she attributes to the success of...

2024-10-0118 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Delegate and Elevate Your Team with Brynn GibbsSend us a textIn this episode of Time To Press Pause, Brynn Gibbs shares her experiences as a CEO and the pivotal moments when she realized she needed to "press pause" to improve her leadership and company culture. About three years ago, she recognized that her controlling nature was hindering the growth of her company, Consumer Fusion. To address this, she implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which helped her delegate responsibilities, empower her team, and foster a healthier work-life balance. The EOS tools, particularly the People Analyzer, allowed her to align her team with the...

2024-09-2417 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Get Grounded and Build Resilience with Julie ChristiansenSend us a textIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Julie Christiansen, known as the "Anger Lady," who is the president and CEO of Leverage U and author of 15 books on leadership and mental health. Julie shares her personal story of burnout and pressing pause after her father suffered two strokes, and she experienced a severe bout of vertigo due to stress. She discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout, grounding oneself, and practicing intentional self-care strategies. Julie emphasizes the value of d...

2024-09-1720 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Have Faith with Melinda EmersonSend us a textIn this episode of "Time to Press Pause," host Ellen Williams speaks with Melinda F. Emerson, CEO of Quintessence Group and America's #1 Small Business Expert, also known as the "Small Biz Lady." Melinda shares her personal "pause" story, recounting how a high-risk pregnancy in 2005 forced her to step away from her workaholic tendencies and rethink her life and business. She reflects on how this unexpected break led to soul-searching and a realization that her business and marriage were broken. Through this period of rest and reflection, Melinda began a journey of reinvention, ultimately...

2024-09-1019 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Slowing Down was the Biggest Gift I Could Have Ever Been Given with Neha Sangwan, MDSend us a textIn this episode of the "Time to Press Pause" podcast, host Ellen Williams speaks with Dr. Neha Sangwan, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, about her experiences with burnout, stress management, and the importance of pausing in life. Neha shares her journey as an overachiever who pushed herself to please others, ultimately leading to severe burnout. She discusses the pivotal moments in her life that forced her to pause and reevaluate her approach to work and well-being. Neha emphasizes the importance of aligning with one's inner self and respecting natural cycles of rest...

2024-09-0317 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be Creative, Make Something, Have Fun with Susie deVilleSend us a textIn this episode of "Time to Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, Ellen interviews Susie deVille, founder and CEO of the Innovation and Creativity Institute and author of "Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free." Susie shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom during the 2008 financial crisis, which led her to reassess her approach to life and entrepreneurship. She describes how she had been caught up in a cycle of overwork and misplaced self-worth, which ultimately led to a period she refers to...

2024-08-2722 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite It's Okay to say "No" with Carol WilliamsSend us a textIn this episode of "Time to Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, Ellen speaks with Carol Will, owner of Coach Carol and Beacon of Light Center LLC. Carol shares her journey as a woman business owner and mother, emphasizing the importance of pausing and self-care, especially when life becomes overwhelming.Carol discusses how 2024 has been a pivotal year for her, marked by her decision to take a significant pause from her business after a challenging 2023. She recounts how a series of personal and professional challenges, including...

2024-08-2017 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite You Don't Have to Be a CEO Forever with Jeremy GoldmanSend us a textThis episode features a conversation between Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, and Jeremy Goldman, former founder and CEO of Firebrand Group and current Senior Director of Marketing, Commerce, and Tech Briefings at eMarketer. Jeremy shares his experience running Firebrand Group, an award-winning digital marketing firm, and his eventual decision to "press pause" on his entrepreneurial career. He explains the challenges of scaling a business based on custom projects and how this realization led him to sell his company and move into a role where he could learn and grow within an...

2024-08-1315 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite "Tuck & Roll" - Be Prepared to Pivot with Bonnie-Lyn de BartokSend us a textIn the podcast "Time To Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, she interviews Bonnie-Lyn de Bartok, founder and CEO of The Social Factor Data Company. Bonnie-Lyn, an expert in social risk and performance measurement with 25 years of experience, shares her journey and the significant "pauses" she experienced in her business. She describes how relentless work led to physical and organizational breakdowns, forcing her to step back and reassess her approach. These pauses, though challenging, led to major pivots in her business, transitioning from a consultancy to a...

2024-08-0619 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Pause and Reevaluate to Give the Best That You Can with Enrique Acosta GonzalezSend us a text In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, LLC. Enrique, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, shares his journey from military service to corporate leadership, emphasizing the importance of pausing to evaluate one’s career path. He discusses his transition from a corporate advisor role to a CEO and the value of periodic pauses to reassess goals, clients, and personal energy. Enrique also highlights the unique dynamics of CEO-to-CEO interactions and the importance of vulnerability and...

2024-07-3018 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be All In, But Not at All Costs with Alan FurlongSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews Alan Furlong, Founder of The Peaceful Entrepreneur, who is also a Founder and Senior Leader of three businesses (six, seven and eight-figure turnover) and burnout survivor. Alan's story explores how easily burnout can happen, and the lessons his experience taught him. Now, his new approach to business is a bit unique and allows him to live a peaceful life.

2024-07-2320 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite CEOs Are Human Too! with Carol Silva MoralezSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews Carol Silva Moralez, President & CEO of Upskill NWA, who has also held leadership roles at Walmart and Serve2Perform. Carol shares her journey through tragedy and recapturing her joy before she embarked on her mission at Upskill NWA. She discussed the need to embrace all facets of life, that CEOs are more than CEOs, they are human, and it's okay to not have all the answers all the time!

2024-07-1617 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Empowering Communications with Jaci ClementSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Jaci Clement, the CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media Council. Jaci, a highly influential media scholar and award-winning podcast host, discusses the vital role of news in society and the responsibility of media professionals and leaders in shaping narratives. During the pandemic, Jaci noticed that much news reporting left audiences feeling powerless and fearful. She emphasizes the importance of presenting news in a way that empowers people rather than sensationalizing it. Jaci explains t...

2024-07-0216 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be a Lifelong Learner with DC GlennSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews DC Glenn, a multi-platinum selling hip hop artist and CEO of CLG Investments Inc. Known for his iconic song “Whoomp” (There It Is), DC shares his journey from music to mastering various skills such as SEO, public relations, and becoming a licensed commodities broker. The theme of the conversation centers on the necessity of pausing to reflect and learn continually.DC discusses the constant need to "press pause" in daily life, emphasizing the impo...

2024-06-2517 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Find the Moment of Gratitude with Charles GaudetSend us a textIn the podcast "Time To Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, about the importance of taking pauses in a CEO's life. Charles discusses three types of pauses: daily short pauses, intermediate pauses during challenging times, and long-term pauses due to major events. He emphasizes the need for CEOs to maintain their internal energy levels and not let their "battery" run to zero, as this leads to poor decision-making. Charles shares personal stories, including how he found gratitude after his father's death, and stresses...

2024-06-1118 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Sparked by Mid-life Crisis with Beth MeixnerSend us a textIn the podcast "Time to Press Pause," Ellen interviews Beth, who shares her journey and achievements in helping women in business. Beth highlights her self-described “midlife crisis” decision at 50 to make a significant career change, leading her to establish Moxxie Network LLC in 2008, a networking group for senior-level women. She later founded the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation to address the leadership gap for young women through mentoring programs like Junior Moxxie and Ms. Moxxie. During the pandemic, she launched "Moving On with Moxxie," a program to assist women in job transition. Beth emphasizes the impo...

2024-06-0416 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Be Willing to Follow Your Passion with Michael TodiscoSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause," host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Michael Todisco, President of Apprenticeship Connections and Consulting Corp. Michael discusses his mission to guide individuals through career paths that don't require a college degree, highlighting his creation of the first manufacturing group sponsorship and registered apprenticeship programs on Long Island.Michael shares his pivotal moment in 2013 when, at 35, he became the membership director of a trade association for non-union commercial construction companies. This role exposed him to apprenticeship programs, a concept he was...

2024-05-2815 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Stay Aligned with Your Values with Barbara FontiSend us a textIn the "Time To Press Pause" podcast, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Barbara Fonti, founder and CEO of Big Dream Executive Coaching. Fonti, a seasoned executive coach and former CEO of The Fonti Group, shares her journey and insights. She discusses a pivotal moment in her career when she realized her company's direction did not align with her values during an industry event. This led her to "press pause" and reevaluate her business strategy, ultimately pivoting towards consulting on the Affordable Care Act, which proved successful and aligned with...

2024-05-2117 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite You Have to be Happy with Hilary TopperSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause," host Ellen Williams interviews Hilary Topper, CEO of HJMT PR and the Chief Curator of HJMT Media Company. Hilary discusses her career, beginning with the founding of her firm in 1992 and its growth from a home office to a larger team. Despite business success, the constant networking and responsibility became overwhelming, leading her to a crucial moment where she chose to "press pause" and reassess her life. This turning point came when she saw people running and, despite never being athletic, decided to start running...

2024-05-1420 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Stand Still with Jerry ColonnaSend us a textEllen Williams welcomes Jerry Colonna, CEO at Reboot.io.Jerry shares his perspective on the importance of pausing, drawing from his personal experiences and insights from his books. He emphasizes the concept of standing still as a means of coping with challenges, particularly his own battle with depression. They discuss the cultural shift towards acknowledging the value of taking breaks and the historical significance of pausing in various wisdom traditions. Jerry also explains his approach to sabbaticals, viewing them as opportunities for exploration and rejuvenation rather than seeking specific outcomes. Throughout...

2024-05-0715 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Tired of Being Tired with Ben RenshawSend us a textEllen Williams welcomes Ben Renshaw, Founder of Ben Renshaw Ltd. He is a well-known speaker with signature keynotes, including Leading with Purpose and Performance with Purpose. As an executive coach, his clients include Choice Hotels, Heinz, KPMG, and Unilever, to name a few. He is also a best-selling author of six books, the most recent title, How to Be a CEO, was published in 2023. Ben shares his personal experience of recognizing the need to press pause when he felt exhausted from juggling his business, global travel, and family responsibilities. He emphasizes t...

2024-04-3021 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite Recognize When You No Longer Belong with Adrienne GarlandSend us a textEllen Williams welcomes Adrienne Garland, CEO of She Leads Media, a media marketing and visibility consultancy offering women leaders and entrepreneurs strategic consulting, educational content, conferences, and a podcast network to share their stories, thoughts, and opinions with the world. She is dedicated to helping women launch and scale their businesses and gain media visibility for economic and social impact. Adrienne shares her personal journey of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing when a situation no longer al...

2024-04-3028 min

Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-Suite It's Classy to Pause with Steven FosterSend us a textEllen Williams welcomes Steven Foster, Founder of One Golden Nugget, He's the founder of One Golden Nugget and publisher of One Golden Nugget: A journey of self discovery, sharing, wisdom and dream making.He’s been a serial entrepreneur for over 25 years creating entertainment companies and in his own words, only to watch them fall apart. He attributes One Golden Nugget to changing his life forever. They discuss the concept of pressing pause in life and business, emphasizing the importance of reflection for personal and professional growth. Foster shares his...

2024-04-3016 min

Straight To Voicemail How Does a Scandal (like Theranos) in the Media Impact Your Ability to Raise Money? [with Ellen Williams]Imagine trying to raise money in instrument science during the Elizabeth Holmes scandal. That’s exactly what happened to Ellen Williams. She’s the VP of Business Development at Exum Instruments, who developed an actual mass spectrometer box that can give you the full periodic table of anything you test in a matter of minutes, without using a full lab’s worth of equipment and a staff full of PhD chemists. So when her company was trying to raise funds, they ran into a few stumbling blocks along the way because people couldn't get Theranos out of...

2024-03-0705 min

Tough Girl Podcast Ellen "Magellan" Falterman - full-time professional voyager, currently on her biggest expedition to date: around the world by rowboat. No sail, no motor.Ellen is a 27-year-old pilot, flight instructor, and adventure traveler, with a background in writing, acting, and modeling. She grew up on a farm in rural Texas. In her short adult life, she's been on five expeditions by bicycle, paddle, and oars, both domestic and international. Those journeys add up to a total of 18 months and roughly 10,000 miles - nearly all of which were human-powered and half of which were solo. In 2017, Ellen, then 22, completed a solo descent of the Missouri from Three Forks to St. Louis. Ellen had previously paddled a tributary of the Amazon and...

2023-11-3046 min

The Butterfly Effect Episode 67 / The Butterfly Story of Sustainable Companies & Sustainable Consumers Hosting Ellen WilliamsThis butterfly is excited to be speaking with Ellen Williams. Ellen is Director of Advisory & ESG Services at Orion Global Solutions, a distinguished Summit Level partner with Salesforce. With a rich tapestry of over 25 years in technology and business consultancy, Ellen seamlessly blends her tech prowess with a fervent passion for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advocacy. As the driving force behind Orion’s Salesforce Net Zero Cloud implementations, she champions carbon accounting and holistic ESG management for clients worldwide. Ellen wears many hats - from being a Positive Change Ambassador to pioneering the transformative “10-sec...

2023-10-1835 min

The Happy Eating Podcast The Ellen Skrmetti EpisodeWe all have our favorite Instagram accounts. You know, the ones where you *never* miss a post. And those most-loved accounts are usually a combination of funny, ever-so-slightly educational, and real with a capital R. Well, one of those accounts for Carolyn and me is comedian Ellen Skrmetti. Also known as @justskrmetti on Instagram. If you haven’t seen any of her “Hey Jesus” reels, you have to go check them out. But first, listen to this episode because she’s our guest today and she is funny! Follow Ellen on IG @justskrmetti Get...

2023-08-1856 min

Becoming America: The Constitutional Convention of 1787 The Studied Silence – Maj. Gen. James WilliamsWhy did our Founding Fathers ignore the issue of slavery when crafting the Constitution? To understand this better, we need to put everything in context with the times. The incipient federation was at risk of many Southern states not joining if slavery was outlawed, and many of the delegates themselves were slave owners. But to their credit, they did make the institution much less brutal. To help us gain a better understanding of this prominent and often controversial sticking point of American history, Judge Jim Gray, Professor Jo Ellen Chatham, and “The American”, Bijan Kian are joined by Major Gene...

2023-04-0448 min

Rick Flynn Presents ELLEN WILLIAMS - Classical Crossover Soprano - Direct from Wales - New Single "World in Union" Ep. 111bAs a chart-topping recording artist Ellen has reached No1 in the iTunes Classical Charts, has thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify, and her digital performances have been viewed over 8 million times. She has performed on international stages and in many of the UK’s most prestigious concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, and for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace. To say the very least, it is an honor to have her as our guest on Rick Flynn Presents. Check out "Ellen Williams" on YouTube or Fa...

2022-11-1050 min

The DRW Show DRW Podcast Show (S2 E6): Ellen BashorEllen Bashor, 29, is the Education Director for an intergovernmental agreement between Prescott Unified School District and the City of Prescott's Community Nature Center, and has been an Environmental Education instructor at Prescott College for 5 years now. She holds both a Bachelors and Masters in Education, with emphases in Early Childhood Education and Environmental Education. In addition, Ellen serves as board president for the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, and as a board member for the Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund and the Prescott Audubon Society. In 2019 they were selected as an ee360 Fellow by the North American Association for Environmental Education...

2022-11-071h 00

Tough Girl Podcast Ellen Piercy - After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself.Ellen started to get into adventure in her late 30s. By day she work as an engineering, by night, she dream of adventure. In 2017 she wanted a new, big, scary challenge and decided on an arctic expedition - crossing Svalbard. Ellen has never been anywhere that cold before and she didn't' know how to ski! She didn't know if the challenge that she had decided on would even be achievable. The Svalbard Expedition was meant to go ahead in 2020, when Ellen was 42. It was postponed from 2020 to 2021 and again to 2022. To keep herself motivated, during the delays and wanting to...

2022-10-2557 min $Q\'s Radio$

Q's Radio Q's Radio - Ruth-EllenCreate from a place of peace. That comment stood out in my interview with South London (Brixton) musical artist Ruth-Ellen. The content she creates infuses what she calls 'Soft Soul' and Jazz. Host: Quincy J. WilliamsGuest: Ruth-EllenConnect with Ruth-Ellen: https://linktr.ee/ItsruthellenMusic featured in this episode:New Day - Ruth-Ellen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIB3AqM4rwg

2022-09-1946 min

What Works: The Future of Local News What Works Episode 39 | Terry WilliamsDan and Ellen talk with Terrence Williams, president and COO of The Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire, one of the oldest newspapers in the country. Terry and The Keene Sentinel are the creators of the Radically Rural conference, now in its fifth year, which will be held later in September. The conference looks at issues such as housing, farming, the environment and — most important to us — community journalism. Dan has a Quick Take on The Salt Lake Tribune's new venture, called Mormon Land. Ellen highlights a podcast called Shevotes, which recounts the battle for suffrage and recounts historic effor...

2022-09-0934 min

Conversations.buzz ELLEN JOVIN - The Grammar Table LadyELLEN JOVIN is a modern Joanie Appleseed, sowing vast groves of grammatical wisdom throughout the realm. Schlepping her folding table and library of reference books, Ellen and her husband, Brandt, have set up shop on the streets, at the malls and outside the libraries of America to spread the Word: "The rules of grammar are but guidelines, not commandments. Go forth and clarify!"

2022-08-3056 min $Not Your Mom\'s Romance Book Club$

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club Seven Days in June by Tia WilliamsEllen and Mom discuss the headaches, heartaches, and histories in Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Plus, binges and audiobooks! Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

2022-06-271h 16

I did this instead of killing myself #53 - Ellen WilliamsOur guest this week is Ellen Williams. Big congratulations to Ellen for graduating with her Masters degree in Education this spring! She recently (like yesterday) moved to Orlando, FL where she will be continuing her post graduate career. Originally from Rock Hill, SC, Ellen began doing open mic comedy last September at the Art Bar in Columbia, SC, and she’s been in love with standup ever since. Prior to graduating, Ellen worked as the supervisor of RA’s at a university in SC. In today’s interview, we’re actually sitting down at her dorm on campus. In this inter...

2022-05-091h 57

Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo Kiah WilliamsIn this episode Ellen sits down with Forbes 30-under-30 social entrepreneur Kiah Williams, the founder of SIRIUM. SIRIUM is a company that redistributes unused medication to clinics in need, helping mend the disconnect between the billions of dollars of medication waste each year and those struggling with medication access. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022-02-0239 min $S\'all Good Podcast - S\'all Good Episode 13$

S'all Good Podcast - S'all Good Episode 13 The Videographer Life with Ellen Dziubek - S'all Good Episode 16How to get started Filming Weddings as a freelancer. The Videographer Life with Ellen Dziubek - S'all Good Episode 16 In this episode Ellen and I talk about how she got started filming Weddings, Music Videos, and how her videography career started. We talk about how she got inspired to shoot videos and some great career choices she has made that has lead to her business being successful. This was a really fun episode, and it was great getting to hear from her.Enjoy! Her work can be found at http://www.instagram.com/ellendziubek If you want...

2021-10-111h 04

Tough Girl Podcast Ellen Piercy - Leading a double life of adventure and engineering. Trained for an expedition to Svalbard 2022 and walking all 25 long distance trails in Cheshire #CheshireChallenge.Ellen in her own words: I was a late starter to living more adventurously: in my late-thirties I realised that maybe I hadn't left it too late and began to push my boundaries. I gained my Hill and Moorland Leader qualification and after cycling a section of the Camino de Santiago in 2017 I set my sights on a cold adventure. With 42 being the answer to life, the universe and everything I planned and trained for an expedition on Svalbard in the high arctic in 2020 when I was 42. But just two weeks before leaving, covid cancelled everything. And cancelled again in 2021...

2021-08-1249 min

Indie Art Today with Anthony J. Piccione Episode 50 - Ellen WilliamsThroughout her life, Ellen Williams enjoyed a long and prolific career as an opera singer, touring all across the United States. Then, after being inspired by her own daughter, she decided to move to NYC to pursue her long-held dream of acting for the stage and screen, and has since been seen in many plays and films both virtually and in person. For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ellen about her work with North Carolina Opera, her three studio albums she recorded as a singer, her recent and upcoming acting credits, and more. Listen...

2021-06-281h 17

CYMERIADAU CYMRU CYMERIADAU CYMRU: ELLEN WILLIAMSBach o 'class' ar y podlediad wythnos hon (er ma PAWB sydd ar Cymeriadau Cymru yn class wrth gwrs! 😉😉)....y gantores hyfryd a ffabiwlys Ellen Williams. Wnes i recordio ein sgwrs rhai misoedd yn ôl ac erbyn hyn, mae Ellen wedi rhyddhau sengl arall, ond hyfryd oedd cael siarad â hi a'i holi am ei dylanwadau, am gerddoriaeth ac am opera, ei gyrfa fel unawdydd ac yn canu gyda Athena...ac eto, mae'r 10 cwestiwn cloi/chwim yn ''revealing'' iawn! Diolch o galon Ellen ac ewch i'w safle we hi, sef www.ellen-williams.co.uk. Bois bach, fi wrth fy modd yn siara...

2021-05-2733 min

Black & Published Skinning the Constitution with Teri Ellen Cross DavisOn this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with award-winning poet Teri Ellen Cross Davis about her new poetry collection, a more perfect Union. The collection explores the experiential intersection of the lives of Black women in the United States. A Cave Canem fellow with work published in dozens of journals and anthologies, Teri is a member of the Black Ladies Brunch Collective and currently serves as the Poetry Coordinator for the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Episode NotesOn this episode o...

2021-04-2755 min $Not Your Mom\'s Romance Book Club$

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club How to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsEllen and Mom chat about the cheesy jokes, Cincinnati, and content warnings in How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams. Plus, we list out our picks for our Book Boyfriend Bracket. Voting is still ongoing over on the Facebook group!Today's podcast is sponsored by Love at First by Kate Clayborn.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to...

2021-03-221h 34

Make Your Pitch "Make your Pitch Precious" Our Guest is Precious Williams, an International know expert in the art of Pitching your idea/concept to create the most impact. In this podcast, you will gain knowledge you never would have imagined to grow your business.https://make-your-pitch.com The Co-Sponsor for this Episode is B.E.T. A business platform that gives you all the information and tools you need to advance your business as well as the understanding of how to run your business most effectively and profitably. To learn more check out the: Video: https://bit.ly/368rSKk Website: www.yvrbet.com The Co-Sponsor for this episode is CRM Engine. A Customer Relation Management system that provides a 4 Module Solution, Standard Customization by the CRM Engine Team, Unlimited Users, Unlimited...

2021-02-2542 min

The DRW Show DRW Interview Series (S1E1): Ellen Bashor Environmental EducatorIn today's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Ellen Bashor from Prescott College and Board of Directors of Arizona Association of Environmental Education (AAEE). She is sharing her experience as an educator navigating through COVID-19 and how the community came together to provide a safe and inclusive outdoor classroom for students to return back to school. If you are interested in finding out additional information you can find Ellen Bashor through Prescott College or AAEE. This episode was previously recorded, if you would like the visual of this episode please click the link below: https://youtu.be/fQVT5vG...

2021-01-2147 min

Stories From The Earth #2 Stories From The Earth - Interview with Bobbi WilliamsPlease join me for a live interview with the amazing Bobbi Williams! I can't wait to chat about herbs, tarot and more! A bit about Bobbi: "Bobbi is an interdisciplinary global artist, healer and medium . Williams holds a double MFA in Acting and play writing from Carnegie Mellon University and Moscow Art Theater. Bobbi is a graduate of the Academy of Natural Healing in New York City. Bobbi has been a healing practitioner for the past 20 years. Williams is a Yogini (one who practices yoga everyday). She has practiced y...

2020-12-191h 06

Just the Zoo of Us 47: Tiger w/ Tyus Williams!Join Ellen and special guest Tyus Williams for a review of the strikingly striped tiger! In this episode, we basically just gush about how amazing tigers are for an hour. It's wonderful.

2020-04-0853 min

Electric Ladies Podcast Funding Energy Innovations – Dr. Ellen Williams, ARPA-E, Dept of EnergyThe Paris Accord to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions is ambitious and the U.S. has agreed to reduce it's emissions by 26 to 28 % below 2005 levels by 2025. How do we do it? With breakthrough energy innovations! Leading the charge in these breakthroughs is ARPA-E, the innovation arm of the U.S. Department of Energy and it's led by Dr. Ellen Williams, who was Chief Scientist at BP during the Gulf Oil Spill. But don't let that fool you…She's 100 percent committed to clean energy and has been a long time professor at University of Maryland. (ARPA-E circa 2021 is no...

2017-07-2120 min

FBI Case File Review 075: Mary Ellen O'Toole - Serial Killers, Sexual SadistsRetired agent and former FBI profiler Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole, Ph.D., who is recognized as the FBI's leading expert in psychopathy, reviews the case of the Green River Killer Gary Ridgway, who was convicted of killing 49 women. Mary Ellen worked in the Bureau's prestigious Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) where she consulted on many of the FBI's highest profile and most complex cases, including homicides, kidnappings, sexual assaults, predatory behavior, child molestation and other crimes of violence. Her book Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us introduces the right way to assess people for everyday situations in our personal...

2017-07-211h 01