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Herrick Does ThatLegal and Procedural Considerations in Stadium DevelopmentCo-chairs of Herrick’s Sports Law Group, Irwin Kishner and Dan Etna, along with the chair of Herrick’s Land Use and Zoning Group, Mitch Korbey, discuss the financial, environmental, procedural and community considerations in the building and development of stadium and mixed-use projects.Engaging in these projects entails many steps from identifying the land, to obtaining support and consensus of the community, accounting for the availability of public transportation to assessing the environmental impact. Mitch discusses many of the procedural steps involved in the often-multijurisdictional approval process for stadium projects from permits to the public review proc...2025-01-0821 minHerrick Does ThatBeyond the Tax Code: A Conversation with Two Tax Law VeteransLouis Tuchman, chair of Herrick’s Tax Department, sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Tax counsel, Michael Kessel, to discuss Michael’s return to Herrick and the professional path that led him back to the team. They discuss what makes Herrick so entrepreneurial, how working with colleagues who are also trusted friends can enhance client service, client “matchmaking,” and how the sense of a “deal” and client business priorities is an uncommon trait of a traditional tax lawyer. Michael reflects on his perspective as a client and how Herrick’s sophisticated knowledge of the market helped him reach his busi...2024-12-1819 min
The Purple PawedcastThe Adult You’re Looking for Is You with Kyleigh WeathersToday we hear a heartbreaking story of disconnection with Kyleigh Weathers. Kyleigh is an attachment coach, podcaster, and the founder of Queerly Attached, through which she helps others overcome feeling outside the family to become secure in themselves. We speak about topics as diverse as how being raised Mormon demands so much, feeling and dealing with attachment wounds, and a prescient poem.REFERENCES:Kyleigh Weathers’s Queerly Attached website: https://queerlyattached.net/Follow Kyleigh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueerlyAttached/Follow Kyleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerlyattachedFollow...2024-09-131h 08The Purple PawedcastTransforming Weakness into Strength with Jhenah TelyndruToday's episode features the eminently magical Jhenah Telyndru! Jhenah is an author, Celticist, and Priestess who founded the Sisterhood of Avalon. In this illuminating discussion, Jhenah and I consider the role of culture in gender, promote spiritual service to all, and have a good chuckle over ancient Welsh poetry slams.REFERENCES:Jhenah Telyndru’s website: https://ynysafallon.com/Sisterhood of Avalon website: https://sisterhoodofavalon.org/Follow Jhenah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ynysafallon/Follow Jhenah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ynysafallon/Find Jhenah on YouTube: https://w...2024-08-301h 10The Purple PawedcastHow to Be Human with Louise BoyeOn today's show, I speak with the wonderfully introspective Louise Boye. Louise is a Qi Gong instructor and musician who also facilitates groups in learning Nonviolent Communication. We cover topics that span from honoring our bodies and emotions, recovering from isolation, and how Hamlet really fits into daily conversation.REFERENCES:Louise Boye's Qi Gong website: https://www.facebook.com/QiGongLouiseBoye/Empati Venner / Empathy Buddies Discord server: https://discord.gg/cvxgkrCyXEFollow Louise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zhcoopFollow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qigonglouiseboye/Support Louise on...2024-08-261h 03The Purple PawedcastInformation Is Not Transformation with Gao MotsemmeToday's episode features a fascinating discussion of psychic energy with Gao Motsemme. An African Quantum Witchdoctor and Psychic Surgeon, Gao's work teaches us how to tune into our natural energetic fields to build a better life. Gao and I discuss topics as diverse as the power inherited through our names, the unsinkable honesty of our soul, and the social philosophy of Depeche Mode.REFERENCES:Gao Motsemme’s website: https://www.gaomotsemme.com/Follow Gao on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaoconfidence.motsemmeFollow Gao on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@gaomotsemme4856Follow Gao on Link...2024-08-161h 11Herrick Does ThatFloor Area Ratio (FAR) Explained: Zoning Basics for New York CityRobert Huberman and Vinh Van Vo from Herrick’s Land Use and Zoning team discuss what Floor Area Ratio or “FAR” is in NYC. A nuanced concept in the world of NYC land use, where each lot and location has its own metric, Rob and Vinh walk the listener through the definition of FAR and some practical applications in this easy to understand primer on FAR in NYC. Music by Michelangelo Sosnowitz2024-07-2325 minThe Purple PawedcastThe Liminal Spaces of Humanity with Dr. Redfern Jon BarrettIn today's episode, I have a delightful chat with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett. Redfern is a writer, journalist, and activist who recently published "Proud Pink Sky," an alternate history of Nazi Germany and the establishment of the first gay state. Redfern and I discuss topics as diverse as being flexible with labels, the history of homosexual relationships, and the best Pokemon there is.REFERENCES:Redfern Jon Barrett’s website: https://www.redjon.com/Follow Redfern on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redfernjon.bsky.socialFollow Redfern on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@redfern...2024-07-121h 05The Purple PawedcastSpeak Truth to Power with Catherine Stagg-MaceyToday's episode features the amazing Catherine Stagg-Macey. Catherine is an Executive Coach, hostess of the podcast Unsaid @ Work, and finder of lost mojo. We discuss topics critical to improving the workplace today, including living our own dreams, being safely authentic, and wearing a purple Speedo to work.REFERENCES:Catherine Stagg-Macey’s website: https://www.conversationsattheedge.co.uk/Unsaid @ Work podcast: https://www.podpage.com/unsaid-at-work/Follow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staggmacey/?hl=enFollow Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staggmacey/(00:00) - Openin...2024-07-051h 03Herrick Does ThatAn “As of Right” Town: Zoning Basics for New York CityHerrick Land Use and Zoning attorneys Robert Huberman and Mitch Korbey discuss what zoning and land use means and how it applies to the City’s landscape. In an easy to understand conversation, they describe the difference between "as of right" and "discretionary" zoning, and walk the listener through what "ULURP" is and how zoning can be changed. Music by Michelangelo Sosnowitz2024-07-0227 minThe Purple PawedcastSex and Gender in Magic with Josephine McCarthyIn this episode, I have an enchanting conversation with Josephine McCarthy. Josephine is an esoteric author and the Director of Quareia, a free, online, magical training course (that I highly recommend!). We cover topics as diverse as goddesses beautiful and terrible, how physical changes affect our magical connection, and dangerous cows.REFERENCES:Josephine McCarthys’s website: https://josephinemccarthy.com/Quareia’s website: https://www.quareia.com/Quareia Publishing website: https://www.quareiapublishing.com/Follow Quareia on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/quareia(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show ope...2024-07-021h 14The Purple PawedcastTrauma is a Gift for Growth with Sara WebbIn today's episode, I speak with Sara Webb, a Resilience Coach who specializes in breakup and meditation therapy. Sara and I talk about topics as off-the-wall as how trauma can be seen as valuable to growth, Western medicine's focus on symptoms instead of health, and the billions of bits of data that hit you every second.REFERENCES:Sara Webb’s website: https://www.sarawebbsays.com/Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarawebbsays/Follow Sara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraWebbSaysFollow Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2024-06-251h 04The Purple PawedcastFind Your Life's Meaning in Uncomfortable Experiences with Andrea LeighIn this episode, I speak with Andrea Leigh about saying "yes" to experiences. Andrea is a high-impact coach, fashionista, and Co-Host on Thriving Women Network TV. Topics include finding comfort in discomfort, living life to the fullest, and parents who accept gender transition as long as football isn't impacted.REFERENCES:Andrea Leigh’s website: https://www.andrealeigh.com/Follow Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-leigh-borth-b72159b/Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealandrealeigh/(00:00) - Opening credits
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...2024-06-141h 05The Purple Pawedcast07 June 2024 - Kink Will Bring Us TogetherToday's episode features Jake Didinsky, a pansexual, nonbinary DJ and Producer. Jake is also co-founder of the inclusive night club event "Lights Out, Barks Out." In our discussion, we cover topics as far afield as the power of inclusivity, helping cis / het people understand the queer experience, and the Right Old White Guy.REFERENCES:Jake Didinsky’s website: https://jakemaxwellproductions.com/Follow Jake on MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/live/jakeMaxwell/Follow Jake on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightsOutBarksOutFollow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightsoutbarksoutdc/Gender I...2024-06-071h 11The Purple PawedcastWithin Madness Lies Power - 31 May 2024In today's episode, I speak with Karen Anne Coccioli. Karen is a queer author and public speaker whose queer memoir "Paradise" is available on Amazon. We cover topics as disparate as fleeing fascism, madness as a source of gender, and the purple light within.REFERENCES:Karen Anne Coccioli’s website: https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/Annie Moon’s website: https://www.authoranniemoon.com/Follow Karen Anne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenannecoccioli/Follow Karen Anne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenanne.coccioli/Gender Identity Today: https://genderidentitytoday.com2024-05-311h 05The Purple Pawedcast24 May 2024 - Changing the NarrativeToday's episode features the effervescent Cherish Amber! Cherish is a queer sex, love, and relationship coach who teaches we must know ourselves in order to have good sex and solid relationships. We talk about topics as diverse as prerequisites to good sex, stigmatizing sex to maintain control, and Virgin Condoms.REFERENCES:Cherish Amber’s website: https://www.cherishamber.com/Follow Cherish on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherishambercoachingFollow Cherish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecherishamber/Follow Cherish on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cherishambercoachingGender Identity Today: ...2024-05-241h 03Herrick Does ThatAlternative Uses for Hotels – An International Perspective on Returning to a Traditional Hotel (Part 2)Hotels have always been used for non-traditional stays. Converting hotels leverages existing infrastructure and minimizes cost and time required for construction or setup of emergency housing of all types. In recent years, this usage is more prevalent to the general public due to the recent global pandemic and housing of essential workers, the infirm and recovering, as well as the recent need to support migrants, the unhoused and refugees. But what happens to the property when owners and operators want to go back to traditional usage? Listen as Herrick partner and chair of the Real Estate Hospitality group, Yariv...2024-05-2124 minThe Purple Pawedcast17 May 2024 - Doing What It Takes Because You MustIn today's episode, I speak with the incredible Jasmine Vine! If you've been living under a rock for the past decade, Jasmine is a trans empowerment specialist with training in several modalities of mental health treatment. Jasmine and I discuss the urgency of gender transition, being able to identify with your therapist, and West Coast Privilege.REFERENCES:Javine Coaching: https://www.javinecoaching.comFollow Jasmine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasminevineeFollow Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmine.vineeFollow Jasmine on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j...2024-05-171h 02Herrick Does ThatState of Real Estate Market with David Schechtman of Meridian Capital - May 2024The typical real estate deal cycle is seven years, from peak to peak or trough to trough. Where are we now in the cycle? Listen as Yariv Ben-Ari, partner and co-chair of Herrick’s Real Estate Hospitality Group, sits down with David Schechtman, Senior Executive Managing Director at Meridian Capital, to discuss the state of real estate, what to be wary of and where opportunities may lie. Music by Michelangelo Sosnowitz2024-05-1532 minThe Purple Pawedcast10 May 2024 - Breaking All the RulesIn this episode, I am proud to feature my dear friend Kaedyn Nedopak. Kaedyn is an Award-winning Queer Transgender Producer, Author, Podcaster, and Activist...and he really lives up to the list! Kaedyn and I talk about such interesting topics as Hollywood's failure to break gender roles, Pagan practices with Irish goddesses, and dissin' from the 80s.REFERENCES:Follow Kaedyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfaerieprince/Follow Kaedyn on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transfaerieprinceFollow Kaedyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaedynnedopak/Watch CAGD Interview with...2024-05-101h 13Herrick Does ThatAlternative Uses for Hotels – An International Perspective on Emergency Housing (Part 1)Hotels have always been used for non-traditional stays. Converting hotels leverages existing infrastructure and minimizes cost and time required for construction or setup of emergency housing of all types. In recent years, this usage is more prevalent to the general public due to the recent global pandemic and housing of essential workers, the infirm and recovering, as well as the recent need to support migrants, the unhoused and refugees. Listen as Herrick partner and co-chair of the Real Estate Hospitality group, Yariv Ben-Ari, discusses the practical considerations for these hotel owners and operators with Yaron Ashkenazi, CEO of Caliber Hospitality...2024-05-0828 min