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UNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastThe Challenges Of The Holidays: Visiting FamilyHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!The holidays are supposed to bring cheer - but for many people struggling with sexual sin or healing from betrayal, the holiday season can feel very different. In this special episode of UNAshamed, Men's Director David Noble and Spouse Care Director Karen Kallberg discuss how to navigate the emotional challenges of visiting families through the holidays during the healing process.Featuring: Rev. David Noble, Karen Kallberg, and Rev. Jonathan ShiltsProduced and hosted by Rev. Jonathan Shilts...
2025-11-1926 min
Disrupting JapanWill Japan ever regain its lead in robotics?In the popular imagination, Japan is almost synonymous with robots.
While Japan once dominated cutting-edge robotics, over the past decade she has fallen further and further behind the US and China.
Today we sit down with Chiamin Lai of Firstlight Capital, who believes that Japan might just regain that leadership. We talk about the unique opportunity and advantage Japan has in the deployment of practical physical AI, the enterprise culture that is holding it back, and what a handful of innovators are doing about it today.
It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.
Show Notes
How starting...
2025-11-1046 minDisrupting JapanWill Japan ever regain its lead in robotics?In the popular imagination, Japan is almost synonymous with robots.
While Japan once dominated cutting-edge robotics, over the past decade she has fallen further and further behind Japan and China.
Today we sit down with Chiamin Lai of Firstlight Capital, who believes that Japan might just regain that leadership. We talk about the unique opportunity and advantage Japan has in the deployment of practical physical AI, the enterprise culture that is holding it back, and what a handful of innovators are doing about it today.
It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.
Show Notes
How starting startups...
2025-11-1046 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastIndividualized Care: FirstLight's Clinical MinistryHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!Men and women who have experienced sex addiction or betrayal trauma often need individualized care to find their path forward. In this episode of UNASHAMED, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and Clinical Ministry Director LPC CSAT Sharí Montague discuss how FirstLight Ministries uses clinical practices to bring specialized, deep-rooted healing to our participants.Featuring: Rev. David Noble and Rev. Jonathan ShiltsProduced and hosted by Rev. Jonathan ShiltsTheme music is No Indication used with permission by TrackTribe.
2025-11-0512 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries Podcast"What About Us?" FirstLight's Spouse Care MinistryHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!There are so many resources to support men battling sex addition - but what about their wives? Spouses of addicted partners often find themselves navigating the pain sexual betrayal alone, caught in a storm of secrecy, shame, and hurt. On this episode of UNASHAMED, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and Spouse Care Director Karen Kallberg discuss how FirstLight Ministries brings healing to the spouses of men struggling with sex addiction.Featuring: Karen Kallberg and Rev. Jonathan ShiltsProduced and hosted by...
2025-10-2913 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastBreaking Free: FirstLight's Men's MinistryHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!Porn and sexual addiction can drive men into isolation, shame and hopelessness. Despite promises, self-shaming, and internet filters, many men can't see a way out... But there is another path forward. In this episode of UNASHAMED, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and Men's Ministry Director Rev. David Noble discuss how FirstLight Ministries brings healing to men struggling with sexual compulsion. Featuring: Rev. David Noble and Rev. Jonathan ShiltsProduced and hosted by Rev. Jonathan ShiltsTheme music is No...
2025-10-1515 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: Orange CountyWhy staying at home matters—and how FirstLight helps families make it workMost families wait for a crisis before exploring home care. We wanted to change that by sitting down with Sean Ruitenberg of FirstLight Home Care, who shares a purpose-driven journey from sales director to local owner and the human reasons he built an empathy-first team in South Orange County. The conversation blends hard-won lessons from personal loss with practical guidance that helps families keep loved ones at home longer—safely, affordably, and with dignity.We dig into the myths that push people toward facilities too soon and unpack the real scope of non-medical home care: meal prep th...
2025-10-1412 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastWhat Is FirstLight Ministries?Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!After over a thousand downloads across six continents, the FirstLight Podcast, now rebranded as UNASHAMED, is officially back! Join us in Season 2 as FirstLight Ministries' team of directors, comprised of pastors and counselors, lead us in honest conversations about sex, betrayal, and redemption in Christ. In this episode, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and FirstLight Executive Director Rev. Sean Maney discuss what FirstLight Ministries is and how we bring healing to strugglers and betrayed spouses. Discover how Gospel-centered discipleship can t...
2025-09-2416 min
PRmoment PodcastBiggest PR pitches, mergers and acquisitions in September 2025, with Andrew BlochWelcome to our review of PR pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in July 2025Andrew is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.The Creative Moment Awards have sold out but we have an fascinating webinar on GEO, Misinformation and the News: The Impact of AI on Trust...
2025-09-0454 min
創創燒EP82創創燒：日本新創從社會難題找到黃金機會，台灣能學到什麼？｜FIRSTLIGHT CAPITAL General Partner／日本創投協會 理事 賴嘉滿 Chiamin《Stan Up！青開麥》Podcast開播！由新竹縣政府教育局推出，六集節目集結青年提案，從選系迷茫、科技人生到地方創生，還有網紅跨界對談，探索竹縣青年的成長路線圖。🎧收聽👉 https://fstry.pse.is/8b7m4f —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ▎節目專訪：FIRSTLIGHT CAPITAL General Partner／日本創投協會 理事 賴嘉滿 Chiamin 「很多時候，成功源於你如何去滿足他人的需求。」 本集邀請到在日本與中國新創生態圈有豐富實戰經驗的的創投 GP 賴嘉滿 Chiamin。她將第一線投資人的視角，打破對日本市場的舊有想像；從百年企業的長線思維到政府的資本市場改革，深度解析這塊新創生態。 ▎本集重點 📌00:44 Chiamin 的跨域背景：台日中ｘ新創ｘ創投 📌09:01 日本新創投資金額十年翻十倍，帶動新一代社會需求與創業機會 📌20:19 百年企業靠長線思維經營，攜手新創應對未來變化 📌29:45 能走向海外的團隊，從 Day 1 就設定解決跨國共通的問題 📌41:00 不再只守一壘！VC 和 LP 應從避免失敗轉向追求全壘打 📌44:58 日本資本市場改革，拓展多元退出機制 📌54:43 創投看台灣優勢與台日合作機會 【創投公會】創創燒IG：https://tvca01.pse.is/74hq7d 【創投公會】創創燒LINE：https://lin.ee/51qEzAk 【創投公會】粉專：https://www.facebook.com/tvca.org.tw FIRSTLIGHT CAPITAL：https://firstlight-cap.com/en/ 本節目由"Koucast"團隊後製剪輯 版權音樂：Bright Song by Konstantin Garbuzyuk 本集節目由創投公會製作，益鼎創投與 ITIC 贊助播出。 Powered by Firstory Hosting
2025-08-271h 03
Care Across AmericaDina Chatwin & Lindsey Mendenhall, w/ FirstLight Home Care, Denver, Featured on Care Across AmericaThe most profound realizations often come in our darkest moments. For the owners of FirstLight Home Care, personal experiences with family illness revealed the critical importance of compassionate in-home care. When one founder's mother battled cancer, suffering multiple falls and expressing her heartfelt wish to "just go home," it sparked a transformative journey into understanding how deeply our identities connect to our living spaces and familiar surroundings.What makes their approach distinctive is the comprehensive understanding that quality home care benefits everyone involved. Adult children can return to being sons and daughters rather than full-time caregivers. Seniors...
2025-06-2222 min
Kickass Boomers#204: Discover How Boyd Lowry’s Solutions Make Aging at Home Safe and Joyful!Meet Boyd LowryFirstLight Home Care of Glen Rock, NJ is proudly owned and operated by Boyd Lowry. Boyd, who was an Active Duty Marine from 1982-1986 and received an honorable discharge. He is dedicated to giving back to the Bergen County community where he has spent the majority of his life.Prior to opening FirstLight of Glen Rock, Boyd ran his own technology company, focusing on system integration and design of warehouse operational systems. He also worked at New York University in the Personnel department and as a recruiter....
2025-05-1932 minKickass Boomers#204: Discover How Boyd Lowry’s Solutions Make Aging at Home Safe and Joyful!Meet Boyd LowryFirstLight Home Care of Glen Rock, NJ is proudly owned and operated by Boyd Lowry. Boyd, who was an Active Duty Marine from 1982-1986 and received an honorable discharge. He is dedicated to giving back to the Bergen County community where he has spent the majority of his life.Prior to opening FirstLight of Glen Rock, Boyd ran his own technology company, focusing on system integration and design of warehouse operational systems. He also worked at New York University in the Personnel department and as a recruiter....
2025-05-1932 min
Chapter and VerseJOHN: The Get Up And Go (Jn 5:1-23)"Do you want to get well?" Now THAT is a loaded question? Grab a coffee and your Bible and let's talk about how Jesus dealt with this sick man... and what happened NEXT.Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies during COVID about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these prerecorded episodes.Season One is a 40 episode series of a verse by verse breakdown of the Gospel according to John...
2025-02-2733 minChapter and VerseJOHN: The Harvest Dance Partner (Jn 4:27-54)Ever seen someone waltz alone? Some things are simply not to be done alone. Jesus talks about that idea as He continues His interaction with the Samaritan woman. Grab your coffee and Bible and let's try to finish chapter 4 of the book of John.Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies during COVID about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these prerecorded episodes.Season One is a 40 episode series of...
2025-02-2533 minChapter and VerseJOHN: The In Between (Jn 3:31 - 4:26)Jesus goes off the beaten path to deal with some "in between". We've all been there... maybe you are there right now? Grab your Bible and coffee and let's chat about it.Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies during COVID about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these prerecorded episodes.Season One is a 40 episode series of a verse by verse breakdown of the Gospel according to John (please...
2025-02-2031 minChapter and VerseJOHN: The Most Memorized Verse (Jn 3:1-30)We've seen it in football games. We've heard it shared in messages. But what if I told you the conversation Jesus was having at the time had a deeper meaning!?! Grab your coffee and Bible and let's keep checking out John 3.Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies during COVID about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these prerecorded episodes.Season One is a 40 episode series of a verse by...
2025-02-1831 min
The Enviro ShowThe River Runs Backward Enviro ShowGreetings Earthlings. It's time to return to The River, our beloved Connecticut River still being subjected to all sorts of abuse by FirstLight corporados, even to the point of running her backwards while pumping out all the contents (live or otherwise) at the Northfield Mountain Pump Storage facility or, as we often call it here, the Shad-o-matic Fish Blender. Karl Meyer returns to the show to talk about that and the FirstLight 401 Water Quality Certification Application process hearing on Wednesday February 19 at the Cohn Family Dining Commons, Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA at 6pm with a...
2025-02-1626 min
Chapter and VerseJOHN: The House Cleaning (Jn 2:13-25)You may be surprised what motivated Jesus to give the Temple a "house cleaning". It may not be exactly what you thought it was. Grab a coffee and your Bible and let's talk about what happens at the end of John 2.
Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running four years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these episodes.
Season One is a 40 episode series of a verse...
2025-02-1330 min
Chapter and VerseJOHN: The Shoulder Tap (Jn 1:43 - 2:12)True of false? People rarely offer to try something new. Also true or false? People would be willing to try something new if they new they were believed in. Grab your Bible and coffee and let's talk about how Jesus "saw" people for who they were.. and could be.
Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running four years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these episodes.Season One...
2025-02-1130 minChapter and VerseJOHN: Jesus Took Cover (Jn 1:24-42)Imagine if you could meet someone who could finally get rid of all your debts? How would interact with them? How would you picture them to be? Grab your Bible and coffee and let's talk about John the Baptist's interaction with Jesus in John 1:24-42
Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running four years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these episodes.
Season One is a 40 episode series of a...
2025-02-0631 minChapter and VerseJOHN: Intro - Faith & Fullness (Jn 1:1-23)Formerly called "FIRSTLight", Craig McKibbon started hosting weekly 30 minute online studies about faith, life, and the Bible. Still running four years later on his Facebook personal account rebranded as "Chapter & Verse", we are now starting to post podcast versions of these episodes.
Season One is a 40 episode series of a verse by verse breakdown of the Gospel according to John (please note - John was Season 5 of FIRSTLight and will be referenced that way).
In today's episode Craig breaks down the whys, hows, and whats of the book of...
2025-02-0429 min
Navigating Senior CareReal Lives Real Stories_Navigating Senior Care_FirstLight_John Soccoccia_2025_1-26_Real lives, real stories, and real peace of mind. Attorney John Saccoccia shares first hand accounts from clients on what a different planning and guidance make now, so there are no surprises and risks later. And in "Focus on FirstLight", Bethany Cain explains how the FirstLight Home Care Team works in tandem with hospice care companies to be sure families and their loved ones are getting special attention during a very difficult time in life.
2025-01-3010 minNavigating Senior CareNavigating Senior Care_ Espisode 13_FirstLight Home Care_Cotter Support After Dementia Diagnosis_2025_01_17Encore Presentation! What happens when someone you love is diagnosed with dementia and needs to be in a community setting? The uncertainty can be very scary! Luckily there is a safe place to land at Cotter House Worthington. Today, Aleks Siano and Greg Cini share how their approach is to find the person still inside, and meet them where they are to provide extraordinary care.And in Focus on Firstlight, Bethany Cain discusses that great dementia care can also happen in the home, and what sets FirstLight apart from the rest in...
2025-01-2110 minNavigating Senior CareFinancing Senior Care_Navigating Senior Care_Oasis_FirstLight Home Care_ Episode 12_2025_1_10Today, we are talking about the "P" word on Navigating Senior Care. Who "p"ays for care and how much will you need? That's where the other "P" word, "p"lanning comes into play to give you peace of mind. Cindy Paige, from @oasissenioradvisors, breaks it down into easy bite-sized portions for you. And in "Focus on FirstLight", Bethany Cain explains how home care works, and how that is paid for, too.
2025-01-1210 min
The Frogman Friday ShowEP 71: Navy SEAL, Noel Sons with First Light USAWelcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Noel Sons. He served 25.3 years as a Navy SEAL, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. Noel is the President for First Light USA founded in 2014 in Tolono, Illinois. You can follow them on IG, LinkedIn and YouTube and to take a deeper dive go check out FirstLight-USA.com
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LinkedIn: First Light USA
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2025-01-031h 10UNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastNew Year, New Church? Discipleship In An Age AddictionHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In the season finale of Saints & Sexuality, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and FirstLight Executive Director Sean Maney dive into the pressing need for the church to address secret sexual struggles. They explore how shame, hidden sins, and a lack of discipleship contribute to the issue and share a bold vision for fostering a community where healing is possible. Discover practical ways the church and its members can provide a safe, redemptive environment to break free from sexual sin and live fully in the light of Christ....
2024-12-2621 minNavigating Senior CareWhy We Do What We Do_Navigating Senior Care_Alzheimers_FirstLight Home Care_Episode 10_2024_12_10Dementia is an unrelenting and tough journey, so making sure your loved one is cared for by patient, competent caregivers is so important. Cotter House Worthington is a special place for that care.And in Focus on FirstLight, the topic is guaranteed care and the distinction that sets FirstLight apart from all the rest.
2024-12-1910 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastLife After Porn: Emotions, Marriage, and Long-Term SobrietyHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!Sobriety is only the first step on the journey to healing from sexual addiction. In this episode of Saints & Sexuality, Rev David Noble and Bryce Wilkins explore the deeper work of transformation that leads to a life of freedom and fulfillment. Learn how how life’s challenges - like marriage or holiday seasons - can test even the most well-intentioned recovery plans.Bonus discussion: "How do I survive the holiday season?"Featuring: Rev. David Noble and Bryce WilkinsCredits: Produced by...
2024-12-1229 minNavigating Senior CareAssisted Living Today_Oasis_Navigating Senior Care_Firstlight_2024_12_65 views Dec 4, 2024 #CaregivingTips #SeniorCare #ElderCareMost people want to age in place in their homes as they get older, but if it is time to find an assisted living community, what are the options? Cindy Paige from Oasis Senior Advisors, explains the pros and cons.of assisted living today. And in Focus on Firstlight, Bethany Cain, discusses how home caregivers are vetted, hired, and trained to ensure they are qualified and competent.
2024-12-0609 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastThe Sin Of Adam: Mike's Story of Freedom from Porn and Rejecting PassivityHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this episode we interview Mike, a longtime participant and leader in FirstLight Ministries.Featuring: Rev. Jonathan Shilts and special participant guest MikeCredits: Produced by Rev. Jonathan Shilts. Theme music is No Indication by TrackTribe.---FirstLight is a St Louis-based ministry that is dedicated to helping men women and betrayed spouses find freedom from the harm of sexual sin.www.firstlightstlouis.orgSupport the showwww.firstlightstlouis.org
2024-11-2824 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastGetting Out of the Ditch: Daily Practices to Lifelong FreedomHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this episode we explore the beginning of a journey that many believe is impossible: the journey from feeling trapped addictive sexual behaviors to living in lifelong freedom. Starting the path to freedom from sexual addiction is difficult for many reasons - from the painful memories of past behaviors to the fear of failing in the future. In today’s episode, Rev. David Noble and Bryce Wilkins discuss the first critical steps needed to start living in freedom. Bonus discussion: "What do I need to...
2024-11-1325 minNavigating Senior CareThe TLC of LTC_Benefits_2024_11_06Do you have estate plans in place that include long term care plans for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care, or home care? Statistics say you should, because beginning at age 65 you have a 70% chance of needing care. And the older you get, the more startling the statistics are. Attorney John Saccoccia, from John Saccoccia Law discusses the statistics and the protections you can put in place.And in Focus on Firstlight, Bethany Cain, explains the pledge made by Firstlight Home Care of Central Ohio to help Veterans navigate their VA benefits for...
2024-11-0810 minNavigating Senior CareSupport After A Dementia Diagnosis_Episode 4_2024_Oct_30#navigatingseniorcare #SeniorCare #CaregivingTipsWhat happens when someone you love is diagnosed with dementia and needs to be in a community setting? The uncertainty can be very scary! Luckily there is a safe place to land at Cotter House Worthington. Today, Aleks Siano and Greg Cini share how their approach is to find the person still inside, and meet them where they are to provide extraordinary care.And in Focus on Firstlight, Bethany Cain discusses that great dementia care can also happen in the home, and what sets FirstLight apart from the rest in the home...
2024-10-3110 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastLiving An Integrated Life: Why Healing Is More Than Just StoppingHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!People who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors often find their emotions, thoughts, values, and actions to be disconnected from each part - or even at odds. This fragmentation of the self, called disintegration, often accompanies a deep sense of shame, numbness, self-loathing, and tension between the person they see in the mirror and the person they wish could be. In today’s episode, FirstLight counselors Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC) explore how disintegration effects strugglers, and how breaking free from sexual addiction involves more than ju...
2024-10-3032 minNavigating Senior CareNavigating Senior Care_Episode 3_Oasis Senior Care Planning_2024-10-22This week we discover what senior advising looks like. What are the resources available to seniors as they age? Cindy Paige, from Oasis Senior Advisors, helps families navigate the road ahead.And with Focus on FirstLight, Bethany Cain explains how the home care process works from initial phone call to care.Oasissenioradvisors.com Johnsaccocialaw.com Cotterhouseworthington.com FirstLight Home Care Central Ohio#Navigatingseniorcare #seniorcare #eldercare #Caregivingtips #firstlighthomecare #homecareservices #memorycare #dementia #elderlaw #seniorplanning
2024-10-2409 minNavigating Senior CareNavigating Senior Care_The Perils of Probate_Episode 2_2024_10_16The Perils of Probate are real! No senior ever wants to leave their loved ones tied up in probate because they didn't know how to protect their assets.Today, Elder Care Law Attorney, John Saccoccia, explains the steps you can take so this never happens!And in Focus on FirstLight, Bethany Cain, FirstLight Home Care Central Ohio, explains what it means to do home care with a health care approach.Oasis Senior AdvisorsCotter House Worthington#navigatingseniorcare #SeniorCare #CaregivingTips #ElderCare #FirstLightHomeCare #NavigatingSeniorCare #homecareservices #ExpertAdvice #elderlaw #probate...
2024-10-1709 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries Podcast"Do I Have A Problem?" Understanding Compulsive Behaviors and AddictionHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!"Do I have a problem?" It’s a question that many people who have struggled to quit porn or other sexual behaviors have asked themselves. In today’s episode, FirstLight counselors Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC) discuss the science and theology of sex and pornography addiction. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs, why people develop addictions, and why it can be so difficult to break free.Bonus discussion: "How much porn can I safely use?"Featuring: Shar...
2024-10-1627 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastPREVIEW: Do I Have An Addiction?Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!Join us next week as FirstLight counselors Shari Montague and Matthew Friesen discuss the realities of sex and pornography addiction.www.firstlightstlouis.org
2024-10-0901 minNavigating Senior CareNavigating Senior Care_ Brain_ Health-Episode 2_2024-10-07The Brain-No one ever wants to face the scary diagnosis of dementia. Today's episode is all about brian health: what are the symptoms and the possible signs of dementia, and how Cotter House can provide a free cognitive assessment to help.And in Focus on FirstLight, Bethany explains the promise of guaranteed care.FirstLight Home Care of Central Ohio Cotter House Worthington Oasis Senior Advisors John Saccoccia Law#seniorcare #dementia #alzheimers #homecare #eldercare #brainhealth #shawnireland #experts
2024-10-0910 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastIt’s a Church Problem, Too: Addressing Hidden Sexual Struggles in Faith CommunitiesHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In the premiere episode of Saints & Sexuality, we tackle the widespread issue of compulsive sexual sin within the modern church. Our hosts discuss how pornography and spousal sexual betrayal can infiltrate and harm Christian communities. We’ll explore the hidden struggles many face, the barriers to addressing these issues in the church, and what hope there might be for those caught in sexual sin. Join us as we shed light on these critical topics and offer hope for transformation and redemption.Featuring: Rev. Sean Maney
2024-10-0224 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastStaff Interview: Sharí Montague, LPC, CSATHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Sharí Montague, FirstLight Ministries' Clinical Director. Join us for these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff to hear their stories, their passion for helping others, and how they each contribute to our mission of healing and transformation. Whether you’re curious about the heart behind our work or eager to learn more about the team, these episodes will inspire and encourage you as w...
2024-10-0216 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastStaff Interview: Karen Kallberg, PLPCHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Karen Kallberg, FirstLight Ministries' Spouse Care Director. Join us in these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff to hear their stories, their passion for helping others, and how they each contribute to our mission of healing and transformation. Whether you’re curious about the heart behind our work or eager to learn more about the team, these episodes will inspire and encourage you as we...
2024-10-0213 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastStaff Interview: Matthew Friesen, PLPCHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Matthew Friesen, a counselor with FirstLight Ministries.Join us as we talk down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff to hear their stories, their passion for helping others, and how they each contribute to our mission of healing and transformation. Whether you’re curious about the heart behind our work or eager to learn more about the team, these episodes will inspire and encourage you as we prepare fo...
2024-10-0215 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastStaff Interview: Rev. David NobleHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Rev. David Noble, FirstLight Ministries' Men's Director. Join us in these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff to hear their stories, their passion for helping others, and how they each contribute to our mission of healing and transformation. Whether you’re curious about the heart behind our work or eager to learn more about the team, these episodes will inspire and encourage you as we...
2024-10-0214 minUNASHAMED: The FirstLight Ministries PodcastStaff Interview: Rev. Sean ManeyHave a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Rev. Sean Maney, FirstLight Ministries' Executive Director. Join us in these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff to hear their stories, their passion for helping others, and how they each contribute to our mission of healing and transformation. Whether you’re curious about the heart behind our work or eager to learn more about the team, these episodes will inspire and encourage you as we...
2024-10-0213 min
The LA Food PodcastIs Bill Esparza revolutionizing food criticism? Plus, a Bourdain biopic, the rise of restaurant robots, and a beefy interview with First Light Farms' Jason Ross.Today on the LA Food Podcast, is Bill Esparza revolutionizing the restaurant review or is he merely feeding his ego? There’s an Anthony Bourdain biopic in the works, a New York Times article on whether the robots are ready to run restaurants, and a lightning round of bad idea / horrible idea featuring ice cream flavored water and and a Bon Appetit salad recipe that got way too personal.
Plus, my interview with Jason Ross, CEO of First Light Farms. First Light Farms is producing what they call the best-tasting beef in the world - i...
2024-08-161h 38
The Road to AutonomyPreparing for Driver-Out OperationsOssa Fisher, President of Aurora joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Aurora is preparing for driver-out operations in Texas by the end of the year. Aurora is taking a disciplined approach that Ossa likens to the preparation of elite athletes training for the Olympics.Aurora’s advanced perception system combined with their proprietary FirstLight LiDAR is assisting the company in their journey towards driver-out operations. The FirstLight LiDAR can detect obstacles up to four football fields away, significantly enhancing safety. Aurora’s development strategy combines on-road testing, controlled track environme...
2024-07-2340 min
Coffee & GritHomecare HeroesToday’s guest both earned a doctorate and started a business… and she said that the doctorate was easier! Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we explore the world of home care with Dr. Deborah Moerland, Owner and President of Firstlight Home Care of Brighton and Greater Lansing. Dr. Deborah operates one of many Firstlight franchisees that provide at-home care to people across the country.Overseeing a mobile team across a large service area is certainly not an easy task, and in this episode, we break down how the right people and the right processes make it all...
2023-11-231h 00
Yet Another Value PodcastFirstlight Management's AJ Secrist provides update on $LW thesis post-earnings and pre-Investor DayAJ Secrist from Firstlight Management is back on the podcast today to provide an update on Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LW), a key supplier of french fries to fast-food chains, following their recent quarterly update and in advance of their investor day.
Check out his first appearance on YAVP laying out his $LW thesis (December 2022): https://youtu.be/lNY8sQVttks
Chapters:
[0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Stream by Alphasense
[1:24] Update on Lamb Weston Holdings $LW since AJ's last appearance on YAVP in December 2022; how the stock has performed / fundamental issues
[5:44] $...
2023-08-3140 min
firstlight meets...firstlight meets Jane RogoyskaJane is an superb, award-winning writer and historian whose books include 'Kozłowski' and 'Surviving Katyń.' Jane's work has been so important in helping me develop firstlight and Copernicana's production: 'Under Katyń.' Her writing is beautiful and inspirational. Our conversation is about her work and the significance of the Katyń forest crimes. Thank you for supporting our dramatic project Jane and for giving us your time for this and the video version of the podcast.
Jane's website is: https://janerogoyska.com/
2023-07-081h 16
The Multi-Location Marketing LeaderFirstLight Home Care on Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: Navigating Home Care FranchisingIn this episode, we dive into the world of franchising with Kimbrough Taylor, a key figure in the growth and success of FirstLight Home Care. Kimbrough shares his personal journey, revealing how his early experiences with his grandparents, and the challenges they faced, heavily influenced his career in the home care industry. He talks candidly about the importance of understanding the needs of the franchisees and his commitment to their success.We also get an inside look at how FirstLight Home Care pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning challenges into opportunities. Kimbrough provides insights on the company's...
2023-05-1944 min
Montague Reporter PodcastThree topics related to FirstLight Power: dam pistons, school budgeting, relicensing negotiationsSarah and Mike discuss the pistons on the Turners Falls dam leaking fluid, school budgeting processes in Erving and Gill-Montague, and the negotiations that towns are having with FirstLight Power as it tries to renew its license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Plus: Ask the Editor and a short non sequitur
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2023-03-2242 min
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless MeetE33: Filling the Industry's Digital Infrastructure GapsThis episode features a conversation with Rob Williams, VP of Product Marketing at FirstLight. Headquartered in Albany, New York, FirstLight provides fiber-optic data, internet, data center, cloud, unified communications, and managed services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Discover the top 3 problems that FirstLight is solving for their customers and FirstLight's approach to the convergence problem.
2023-03-0222 min
VivaStyle PodcastVivsStyle Podcast with Estela Casas: FirstLight Federal Credit Union's Margie SalazarMaking El Paso Proud. On today's #VivaStyle Podcast meet FirstLight Federal Credit Union's new CEO. El Pasoan Margie Salazar started her career as a teller and 25 years later she's earned the title of President and Chief Executive Officer of FirstLight Federal Credit Union. Viva Auto Group Brand Strategist, Estela Casas, finds out why Margie is being described as an innovator in the finance space and an inspiration to cancer fighters.
2023-01-2715 minYet Another Value PodcastAJ Secrist from Firstlight Management on Lamb Weston $LWAJ Secrist from Firstlight Management discussed his thesis for Lamb Weston (LW). LW is a very strong business, and AJ thinks the market is missing just how much margin upside there is as COVID era deals with large customers reprice and the company laps 2021’s disastrous potato crop.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:25 LW Overview
9:35 LW Valuation
13:00 Isn't LW fully valued at these prices?
19:25 Discussing the current potato crop
26:55 Global margin upside
28:35 Why is scale an advantage for LW?
31:45 Why will LW's margins accelerate now?
34:30 Industry demand and supply dynamics
37:20 Capital allocation and share buybacks
41:30 Management incentives and share price targets ...
2022-12-0858 min
Light Reading PodcastsThe Divide: How FirstLight is connecting communities with middle-mile fiberThis episode features Maura Mahoney, chief marketing officer, and Patrick Coughlin, chief development officer, with FirstLight Fiber, a digital infrastructure provider servicing enterprise and carrier customers on a 25,000 route mile fiber network. We discuss how the company's middle-mile fiber network is helping bridge the digital divide "from Bangor to Buffalo," how the company factors network stability into its buildout, the process of applying for NTIA infrastructure grants and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2914 min
Home Health 360: Presented By AlayaCareHow to be successful in the growing Home Care Franchise industry with Firstlight Home Care.Send us a textHome Care franchises are a growing industry and experts don’t see the expansion slowing down anytime soon! So, what makes the home care franchise industry so successful?This week, we have two of the top executives from one of the largest and most successful home care franchises in the U.S., Firstlight Home Care. Hear from VP of Strategy, Kerri Pendley, and the Firstlight’s new President Glee McAnanly. Both of our guests highlight the challenges they’ve faced amid the caregiver recruitment and retention shortage, solutions helping them grow their...
2022-08-1536 min
Embrace. Live. Thrive.Episode 76: What is a Healthy Sexual Relationship?Today, Shari Montague, Women's Ministry Director for First Light St. Louis, joins me on the podcast and teaches us about the importance of a healthy sexual relationship in marriage/committed relationships. She explains to us the most important traits for a healthy relationship, but also what unhealthy traits might look like. Shari shares that it is important to make communication a priory so when hard situations come up, and they will, you are better equipped to handle them. At the end of our conversation, she shares tips and recourses for how to help improve our ability to...
2022-06-2227 min
The All Night SocietyEpisode 13 - FIRSTLIGHT“The trick to surviving an interrogation is patience. Don’t offer up anything. Don’t explain. Answer the question and only the question that is asked.”– Laurie Halse AndersonRebecca and Ivy reconnect with the rest of the coterie with the help of Big Bob (0:55). While they wait for rescue, Maya learns more about Makayla and the Gary Coterie (13:22). Schmendrick introduces herself to their Second Inquisition hostage (21:17), Ivy and Rebecca are introduced to Big Bob’s conspiracy theories (26:50), and their hostage is introduced to the powers of Dominate (37:24). The coterie learns the basics about FIRSTLIGHT, the federal gove...
2021-06-151h 13
The Average Conservationist - Sportsmen's EmpireFirstlight Printing & Graphics with Brian DonovanThis week Marcus is joined by Brian Donovan. Brian is the owner of 2% Certified Firstlight Printing & Graphics. The guys jump right into talking about Firstlight and how Brian started the company along with everything they offer their clients. Brian tells a story about how he was first introduced to the outdoors and where his conservation mindset came from. When talking about some various projects Brian is involved in, they discuss the potential Harbor Island VLCC Terminal that the Port of Corpus Christi is trying to build in Port Aransas and the impact that it could have on the area...
2021-04-1551 minMontague Reporter PodcastBonus episode: deep dive into Connecticut River ecology and FirstLight relicensing processJoin us for a deep dive into Sarah Robertson's (and the Montague Reporter's) reporting on the FirstLight Power relicensing process for power production on the Connecticut River. Scientists Ken Sprankel (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the CT River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office) and Rodger Gwiazdowski (Department of Environmental Conservation, UMass, Amherst) join us for a discussion on environmental impacts on the CT River.
Ken’s website, Connecticut River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office: https://www.fws.gov/r5crc/
U.S. Fish and Wildlife service page for Puritan Tiger Beetle: https://www.fws...
2021-03-2339 min
InevitableEp. 148: Alicia Barton, CEO of FirstLight PowerThis week's guest is Alicia Barton, CEO of FirstLight Power.FirstLight Power is a renewables and storage company that integrates and delivers clean power to New England homes and businesses. It operates the Northfield Mountain energy storage facility and other hydroelectric, solar, and energy assets in Massachusetts and Connecticut. I was excited about this discussion because Alicia has been on my wishlist for quite some time. Alicia walks me through how cleantech has evolved over her career, her role at FirstLight Power, and how hydrogen fits into the renewable landscape. We also dive into climate p...
2021-03-1557 min
Ignite 2 Impact Podcast - Raise up and Inspire the Next Generation of LeadersThe Shifting Vision on AgingWhat comes to mind when you think about getting old? Do you think frail and helpless or active and vibrant? Do you worry about aging? Let's join the conversation with Dr. Geneva and Wendy Adlerstein, executive and gerontology expert, as they discuss the shifting views about what it means to grow old. Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, a Wellesley, MA resident, is an owner and Executive Director at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. Wendy has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psyc...
2021-01-1436 min
The iPhoneography Podcast - an iPhone Photography ShowEpisode 24: So You Got a New iPhone
Christmas has come and gone (and so has 2020 woohoo) and some of you may have received a new iPhone. Matt Hoffman joins Dave and I as we give our thoughts about how to start your photographic adventure with your new iPhone. Also, we happened to record this episode nine years to the day after Tiny Shutter first hit the air waves.
Links
Camera+ 2 – https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/camera-2/id1313580627
Halide – https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/halide-camera/id885697368
2021-01-051h 19Montague Reporter PodcastBonus episode: Sarah Robertson and Mike Jackson on evictions and housing, FirstLight relicensingJoin host Sarah Brown-Anson, Reporter Sarah Robertson and MR Managing Editor Mike Jackson for a conversation about ongoing coverage of evictions and housing insecurity in Franklin County, and the relicensing of FirstLight’s operations along the Connecticut River.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us on our first year as a podcast! Like longer episodes? Like shorter episodes? Want us to talk about a certain topic? Reach out and let us know! podcast@montaguereporter.org or 413-863-8666.
Visit https://montaguereporter.org/subscribe/ to subscribe to the paper or to read a PDF of th...
2020-12-3024 minMontague Reporter PodcastCoronavirus numbers up in Franklin County, FirstLight relicensing moves forward, PPP program brings $93 million to countyData point to COVID-19 cases being more widespread than ever in Franklin County. FirstLight Power’s quest to renew their license takes a step forward. Plus Mike explains his reporting and editorial on the Paycheck Protection Program’s impact on our county and its economy.
Preregister for free COVID testing: tinyurl.com/y6etuajc
Tests will be available, on demand and at no cost, on the Greenfield Community College campus Tuesday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, December 16 from 1 to 6 p.m. They are available without a medical referral and to those with...
2020-12-1524 min
Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneDiscussion & Insights in Home Care with Wendy AdlersteinIn this episode, we talk with Wendy Adlerstein, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care. She brings to us her insight into how she is seeing the perspective shift in aging, especially in a home care setting. The secret sauce that makes up a great caregiver, what to look for when you hire a home care agency, encouraging a younger generation to look at caregiving as a great way to spend their time and foster meaningful relationships. Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. in...
2020-11-2627 min
Frame Focus FotoEpisode 5: Mobile Phone PhotographyShow Notes
Are you still using the standard camera app that came installed on your phone? There is a whole new world to discover with third party camera apps.
Join Digital Len and Analog Mike as they discuss the benefits of using paid apps. Discover their recommendations.
Recommended Apps:
ProCamera
https://www.procamapp.com
Camera+ 2
https://camera.plus
ProCam
https://www.procamapp.com
FiLMiC Firstlight
https://www.filmicpro.com/filmic-firstlight/
Mobile Photography Inspiration:
1...
2020-08-1756 min
Home Care Marketing & Sales Mastery by Approved Senior Network®Ep 10: Senior Care Industry Netcast - Jeff Bevis, CEO & Co-Founder FirstLight Home CareSend us a text🌟 Exciting Netcast News 🌟Episode 10 of the Senior Care Industry Netcast is live!https://www.asnmarketingplan.com/senior-care-industry-netcast-jeff-bevis-ceo-co-founder-firstlight-home-care/We were fortunate enough to have Jeff Bevis on our show and he offered some great insight and #advice for other #seniorcare and #healthcare providers.Jeff is the CEO and Co-Founder of #FirstLight Home Care Franchise. He has been in the senior care industry now for 18 years. He previously led the Comfort Keepers brand for five years and started FirstLight Home Care just 10 years ago with his son.
2020-05-2606 min
Pillars of FranchisingFirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}?Topic: FirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}?This the updated audio that is actually able to be listened tooBroadcast Date: May 28, 2020Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PSTJoin host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Carolyn Thurston, CEO Wisdom Senior Care and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss the growing senior home care franchise market. How to be successful at finding a franchise financing solution. Purchasing and mastering your franchise opportunity. Expanding and transitioning your franchise. Fred McMurray, CEO of...
2020-05-2352 min
Money Matters with GregEpisode #136: Money Matters with Greg FirstLight Home CareListen and watch as Greg interviews frontline heroes and Owner of FirstLight Home Care, Jim Alex, and Vice President of Operations, Mary Joe Jaime. They tell stories about how their clients are affected by
COVID-19 and what their industry is doing to prevent the virus. Thanks to them and all of the frontline
workers doing amazing things daily. Check out more about what they do and how they might be able to help you, your parents or grandparents here: https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcarevalparaiso/
2020-05-0722 min
Money Matters with GregEpisode #136: Money Matters with Greg FirstLight Home Care Listen and watch as Greg interviews frontline heroes and Owner of FirstLight Home Care, Jim Alex, and Vice President of Operations, Mary Joe Jaime. They tell stories about how their clients are affected byCOVID-19 and what their industry is doing to prevent the virus. Thanks to them and all of the frontlineworkers doing amazing things daily. Check out more about what they do and how they might be able to help you, your parents or grandparents here: https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcarevalparaiso/ Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. ...
2020-05-0722 min
The Franchise Story Podcast77: Panel Special- Positioning Yourself for the Next Opportunities, with Jeff Bevis, Henry Kim, and Stephen VerebStories from Franchisees & Founders In the second installation of our special panel discussion, we have the privilege of talking with three guys you may have heard from before—Jeff Bevis, Henry Kim, and Stephen Vereb. Today's panel is made up of high-performing franchise veterans across different industries to share with us what their crisis management has looked like over the past few weeks. Jeff Bevis has over 38 years of business leadership experience and a deep emphasis on franchising. He is the co-founder and CEO at FirstLight Home Care Fr...
2020-04-2150 min
Tiny Shutter | An iPhone Photography – iPhoneography – PodcastEpisode 327: Visionist And FiLMiC Firstlight Apps
In this episode Greg, Dave, Matt and Joseph talk about a couple apps: Visionist & FiLMiC Firstlight.
Producers: Matt DeVore, Greg McMillan, Artful iPhotography Community, Bob Richter
Post Pic of the Week Winner: Elaine Taylor
App Mentions: FiLMic Firstlight, Imaengine Vector, Enlight Photofox, Brushstroke, ArtCard, Microsoft Pix, IntroMate, Spectre, Carbon, Panols, Motion Stills, AirDisk P...
2020-01-181h 01Tiny Shutter | An iPhone Photography – iPhoneography – PodcastEpisode 323: FiLMiC Firstlight & Apple Case
In this episode Greg, Dave, and Matt talk about FiLMiC Firstlight and the new Apple Case.
Producers: Matt DeVore, Greg McMillan, Artful iPhotography Community, Bob Richter
Post Pic of the Week Winner: Jeff Feeny
App Mentions: FiLMic Firstlight, Imaengine Vector, Enlight Photofox, Brushstroke, ArtCard, Microsoft Pix, IntroMate, Spectre, Carbon, Panols, Motion Stills, AirDisk Pro, SKRWT, Shortcuts, Quik, LUC...
2019-11-2349 minInevitableEp 52: Phil Giudice, Current board member at FirstLight, PRIME Coalition, Clean Air Task Force and NE Clean Energy Council and former Board Member at Ambri, FirstFuel and EnerNOC (amongst others)Today’s guest is Phil Giudice, Board Member at Ambri, FirstFuel, PRIME Coalition, Clean Air Task Force and NE Clean Energy Council.
Most recently, Phil was the CEO of Ambri. Ambri, formerly Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, is a technology company creating cost effective, reliable, wide spread grid electricity storage solutions, enabling separation of power demand from power supply. Phil has more than 30 years' experience in the energy industry as a geologist, consultant, executive, and state official.Phil was appointed by US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to US DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee as we...
2019-11-071h 08
The Deeper DigTelcos face state scrutiny after Huawei expose
When VTDigger reported last month on FirstLight’s use of banned Huawei equipment, the telecommunications company promptly retaliated by canceling an underwriting contract with the organization. But FirstLight has also taken action against a competitor, VTel, for its role in the story — a move state regulators are now questioning.
2019-08-1300 min
Deer Industry New ZealandThe growth opportunity for venison in the UK - Toni FrostToni Frost - GM for Sales & Supply for Firstlight Venison presents at the Deer Industry Conference 2019 about the key focus of their marketing of venison in 2019/2020.
For the video of this presentation visit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YARnQDNlpaA&list=PLVhAzYZcxrjyNQ1dP38gJ6Hipf8aPktNr
For more information on Deer Industry New Zealand visit : www.deernz.org
2019-05-2810 min
The Franchise Story Podcast32: How a Career in Franchising Leads to Creating Your own Concept w/ Jeff BevisStories from Franchisees & Founders In this episode we're with Jeff Bevis, Co-Founder and CEO at FirstLight Home Care Franchising, to share with us his journey in building a franchising company with licensure in home care industry in 33 states. Jeff has a vast range of experience from being in the corporate/management side to being the franchisor. He has witnessed and gone through tough as well as rewarding times along the way and gained very useful tools in his toolbox as he started building his own company. Stay tun...
2019-04-1556 min
Pro Business ChannelFirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business RadioFirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business RadioGreg BenageFirstLight Home Care of Northwest AtlantaGreg Benage spent the past ten years with U.S. Bank in several product management roles within the retail payments business. He managed credit card loyalty marketing for five years, small business credit card product for three years, and consumer credit card product for the last two years. His responsibilities included product strategy and new product development, marketing strategy, market and competitive intelligence, and customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Prior to joining the bank, G...
2019-03-1341 min
Franchise Business RadioFirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business RadioFirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business RadioGreg BenageFirstLight Home Care of Northwest AtlantaGreg Benage spent the past ten years with U.S. Bank in several product management roles within the retail payments business. He managed credit card loyalty marketing for five years, small business credit card product for three years, and consumer credit card product for the last two years. His responsibilities included product strategy and new product development, marketing strategy, market and competitive intelligence, and customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Prior to joining the bank...
2019-03-1341 min
DisruptFirstLight Home Care CEO Jeff BevisCincinnati-based FirstLight Home Care -- named to Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious List in January -- is one of the largest home care franchise systems in the country. FirstLight has seen steady year-over-year growth with CEO Jeff Bevis at the helm, but industry headwinds and a changing regulatory environment may present obstacles for the franchise giant moving forward.
Among FirsLight's big plans: a new brain health program, tackling senior isolation, eyeing Medicare Advantage (MA) opportunities and pushing a conversion model to bring independent agencies into its vast network.
HHCN caught up with Bevis to talk about his plans for FirstLight and le...
2019-02-1124 min
Franchise EuphoriaTaking a Qualitative Approach to Your Franchise System with Jeff BevisWith a business career spanning 38 years, including 35 years in franchise and entrepreneurial environments, FirstLight Home Care CEO and founder Jeff Bevis has a unique and aggressive perspective for what it takes to build successful franchise systems. FirstLight is an innovative offering for non-medical in-home care and expanded to over 250 markets in 33 states in just seven years. Key Takeaways: [0:22] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com to learn more! [1:00] Today’s guest is Jeff Bevis...
2019-01-1523 min
The Cindy Paulos ShowBarry Rivers , First Light ScreeningsA great talk with Barry Rivers..Since its inaugural year in 1999, the Maui Film Festival has presented films with more than 500 Academy Award® nominations between them. These have included all but one Academy Award® winning Best Picture as well as — in addition to many Golden Globe® and Independent Spirit Awards® — nearly 200 wins in virtually all AMPAS categories. In 2016 FirstLight presented Moonlight, La La Land, Manchester by the Sea, Fences and Hidden Figuresamong others. With Academy Award® nominations not yet announced, 2017’s FirstLight films have already garnered more than 60 nominations and/or awards in Best Director, Screenplay and Lead / Supporting Actor...
2017-12-2022 min
Cindy PaulosBarry Rivers , First Light ScreeningsA great talk with Barry Rivers..Since its inaugural year in 1999, the Maui Film Festival has presented films with more than 500 Academy Award® nominations between them. These have included all but one Academy Award® winning Best Picture as well as — in addition to many Golden Globe® and Independent Spirit Awards® — nearly 200 wins in virtually all AMPAS categories. In 2016 FirstLight presented Moonlight, La La Land, Manchester by the Sea, Fences and Hidden Figuresamong others.
With Academy Award® nominations not yet announced, 2017’s FirstLight films have already garnered more than 60 nominations and/or awards in Best Director, Screenplay and Lead / Supporting Actor / Actress categori...
2017-12-2022 minPro Business ChannelFranchise Business Radio – AtWork Staffing, The Casual Pint and FirstLight Home CareFranchise Business Radio - AtWork Staffing, The Casual Pint and FirstLight Home CareCompany Name:Atwork Franchise Inc.Name and Title of Person to be Interviewed:Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork GroupJason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group, a leading U.S. staffing firm, is well-versed on cutting-edge solutions and initiatives needed to combat the strategic issues facing the staffing industry, as well as how to leverage these efforts into managing and facilitating impressive growth in the temporary staffing sector.In his role at AtWork Group...
2016-09-291h 01
Franchise Business RadioFranchise Business Radio - AtWork Staffing, The Casual Pint and FirstLight Home CareFranchise Business Radio - AtWork Staffing, The Casual Pint and FirstLight Home CareCompany Name:Atwork Franchise Inc.Name and Title of Person to be Interviewed:Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork GroupGuest BIO:Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group, a leading U.S. staffing firm, is well-versed on cutting-edge solutions and initiatives needed to combat the strategic issues facing the staffing industry, as well as how to leverage these efforts into managing and facilitating impressive growth in the temporary staffing sector.In his role...
2016-09-141h 01
insightBarry Rivers interview FirstLightAn interview with Barry Rivers about the upcoming FirstLight Film schedule. Featuring Brie Larson, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Andrew Garfield LauraDern!
PLUS Steve McQueen, Amy Winehouse Wynton Marsalis Docs! More! Sat. Nov. 28 Sun.Nov. 29Plus Coming in December...12 More Amazing SpecialScreenings Starring…MFF Honorees Elizabeth Banks, Patricia Clarkson More!
PLUS A-Listers Galore, New Michael Moore Doc Surprises!http://www.mauifilmfestival.comDownload Standard Podcasts
2015-11-2553 min
Joni Aldrich SOS: Supporter of SurvivalCaregiving SOS: Expert Caregiving HelpHost: Joni Aldrich Guests: Jeff & Maribeth Bevis (First Light Home Care) Topic: Caregiving Professional Support. When you need someone to care for your loved one in your absence, who can you depend on? There is no substitute for peace of mind. The responsibility of caring for an older parent or relative is a part of life for many adults across the U.S. FirstLight HomeCare views caring for seniors as a privilege, not an obligation. There is probably a FirstLight HomeCare franchise in your area. (For a copy of this interview go to www.w4tsr.com, click on Joni...
2013-10-1450 min
Everyday ConnectionCynthia Lane FirstLight TransformationsEach of us is a special and wonder-filled impulse of Being. We are all uniquely beautiful and amazing flowers in an immense garden of possibilities, part of an immeasurable and dazzling celebration of the infinite potential in God. We are each capable of blossoming into a rich and matchless expression of Divinity.
Made in the image of God, we embody an impulse of God's infinite creativity. As such, we actually help create our personal and collective world: We bring it into existence every second of every day. We co-create the personal universe in which we live, as our thoughts, feelings...
2012-12-141h 25FirstLight HomeCare Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews.Designed from the ground up, FirstLight HomeCare offers high quality, comprehensive, in-home, non-medical and personal care services to seniors, new mothers, disabled adults and others needing assistance. FirstLight’s founders bring more than 40 years of experience in health care, service success and the development of a major, national senior care company to the core of FirstLight’s foundation – reliability, exceptional care and value-driven service.
2010-12-231h 09
Atlanta Business RadioAtlanta Business Radio Interviews Cynthia Good with Little Pink Book, Bill Mann with Interactive Technology Enterprises and John Tolbert with FirstLight HomeCarePlease click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA. Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes...
2010-10-2051 min