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Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM144. Dr. Elizabeth Mendes (Elizabeth the Scientist); Pediatric Cancer Research; Molecular Biology.In this episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary: Conversations with Women in STEM, host Kathy Nelson sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Mendes, a newly minted PhD and postdoctoral researcher whose work focuses on rare and aggressive pediatric cancers.Dr. Mendes recently completed her PhD at Duke University, where she spent over five years researching rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood soft-tissue cancer. Her goal: identify new biological targets that could one day lead to better, more effective treatments for children. Kathy and Liz explore not only the science behind pediatric cancer research, but also the...
2026-01-281h 03Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM143. Vinayasri Nidadavolu - Wind EngineerIn this episode, Kathy sits down with Vinayasri Nidadavolu, a specialist engineer in offshore wind energy at Siemens Energy. Vinaya’s story spans continents, megawatts, and life stages — from earning a rare degree in wind engineering to climbing offshore turbines hundreds of kilometers out at sea, and now navigating her career as a new mother.Vinaya takes us inside the fascinating world of offshore wind turbines — explaining how today’s turbines have grown from 2–3 megawatts to an astonishing 14–15 megawatts, and what it actually looks like to work on machines that can produce enough energy for two househol...
2026-01-1442 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM142. Linda Rhodes Large Animal Veterinarian, Animal Pharmaceuticals, AuthorIn this episode, Kathy and Linda LaTourelle sit down with Linda Rhodes, a former large-animal veterinarian, pharmaceutical executive, entrepreneur, and author, to explore an extraordinary career path rooted in agriculture, science, and perseverance.Linda shares her journey from being one of the few women working as a large-animal veterinarian to building a groundbreaking career in veterinary pharmaceuticals, biotech startups, and executive leadership. Along the way, she reflects honestly on the realities of being a pioneer in a male-dominated field, the personal tradeoffs that come with ambitious careers, and the importance of making intentional choices — even when there’s no...
2025-12-301h 01Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM141. The STEM Side of Patent Law: Inside IP With Christine HollisIn this episode, Kathy sits down with Christine Hollis, the Chief Talent and Diversity Officer at Marshall Gerstein & Borun — one of the top intellectual property law firms in the U.S. Christine brings a fresh, energetic perspective to the often-misunderstood world of patent law and STEM-driven legal careers.Together, they explore what intellectual property (IP) law really is, how STEM professionals are critical to patent work, and why careers like technical specialist, patent agent, and IP attorney can be incredibly dynamic, creative, and rewarding. Christine also opens up...
2025-12-171h 03Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM139. Mishael Umlor: Designing a Life You Love - Environmental Engineer & River GuideIn today’s episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary – Conversations with Women in STEM, Kathy and Linda sit down with environmental engineer and river guide Mishael Umlor — a woman who pressed pause on her engineering career to live a year of adventure, intention, and joy.Kathy first met Mishael this summer while rowing through the Grand Canyon on a 14-day paddle trip. What began as a passing “Wait… you’re an engineer?” moment turned into months of wanting to learn more about her unconventional, intentional path. Today, you’ll hear that full story.About Mi...
2025-12-031h 12Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM140. STEM Super Stars: Introducing the Women in STEM Coloring Book — A Conversation with Kathy & LindaIn this special episode, Kathy and her co-host Linda sit down for a heartfelt conversation about the release of Kathy’s brand-new Women in STEM Coloring Book—a three-year passion project created in collaboration with her daughter, Emily. This book showcases contemporary women in STEM, brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations and inspiring biographies.Kathy shares the story behind the book, why representation of real, modern women in STEM matters, and how her daughter’s artwork brings these stories to life. They talk through favorite pages, the women featured, the challenges and joys of self-publishing, and the import...
2025-11-2519 min
C-10 Mentoring & Leadership Podcast169: Kathy Nelson, CEO of the KC Sports Commission and Visit KC, on CompassionIn this engaging episode 169 of the C-10 Podcast, Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation, joins CYITML Executive Director Matt Fulks for an insightful conversation recorded live at Music Theater Heritage. Speaking in front of C-10 students and mentors, Kathy shares her inspiring journey from her early days in media to leading major sports and tourism initiatives in Kansas City. She discusses the challenges of dealing with "failure," the triumphs of securing events like the NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup, and the lessons learned along the way. Kathy's story...
2025-11-2258 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM138. Science the Hell Out of It: Career Pivots & Unicorn Jobs with Amanda MavropoulisIn this inspiring and deeply human episode, Kathy and Linda sit down with Amanda Mavropoulis, a global project and portfolio management leader in technology including 15 years in the electric utility space, and one extraordinary career pivot.Amanda shares her unconventional STEM journey—from early days taking apart alarm clocks, to working in IT as a student worker, to a long career in utilities, and ultimately into her “unicorn job” at a major tech company. Along the way, she opens up about her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis, navigating treatment after leaving a longtime job, and the clarit...
2025-11-1955 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM136. Catherine Jackson Jones: STEM Opportunities for Every Student - National Math and Science InitiativeIn this episode, Kathy and Linda talk with Catherine Jackson Jones, a coach and mentor with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding STEM opportunities for students and empowering educators to bring real-world STEM experiences into classrooms across the country.Catherine shares how NMSI builds awareness and access to STEM fields, particularly for students in under-resourced and rural communities. Through long-term partnerships with school districts, NMSI provides professional development for teachers and administrators, helping them integrate critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills into every subject. Catherine explains how the initiative creates...
2025-10-221h 04Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM135: Manyphay Viengkham-Systems Engineer; Resilience, Reinvention, and Creating Your Own PathIn this episode, Kathy and Linda talk with Manyphay Viengkham, an accomplished technology leader whose career spans energy innovation, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship. With degrees in biochemistry and computer science, Manyphay has built a career defined by curiosity, continuous learning, and resilience—navigating roles in major companies like GE and Honeywell before launching her own consulting business.Together, they explore:How following her curiosity led from science to technology to energy innovationThe importance of personal resilience and adaptability in career transitionsLessons learned from working across IT, OT, and product managementBuilding a strong professional network and personal br...
2025-10-081h 02Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM134. Lawanda Parnell – A Technology Career Across GenerationsIn this episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary – Conversations with Women in STEM, Kathy and Linda sit down with Lawanda Parnell, a retired technology and utility leader whose career began at IBM in the early 1980s and spanned decades of innovation and leadership.Lawanda shares her journey from studying business administration with a strong math and computer science foundation at the University of Florida, to becoming one of the few Black women in tech during her era, to leading large-scale projects in the utility industry.She reflects on:Transitioning from IBM into the utility se...
2025-09-241h 01Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM133. Stacy Cluff; Utility Technology LeaderAfter almost a year away, Ordinarily Extraordinary: Conversations with Women in STEM is back — and we’re relaunching with something new: a co-host!In this episode, Kathy is joined by her longtime friend and new co-host, Linda LaTourelle, to talk with Stacy Cluff, IT and Broadband Manager at Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative. Stacy has worked at Mille Lacs for 28 years, wearing many hats in technology, IT, and now leading the co-op’s broadband program — bringing critical fiber broadband service to rural Minnesota communities.What We Talk AboutWhy Kathy took a break...
2025-09-1055 min
This Is Me Attitude137: Praying in Every Season, Trusting God in Every Decision – With Kathy YorkshireWhat Today’s Show Is All AboutWhat does it look like to walk in prayer through every season—when you're raising children, grading papers, making big life decisions, or starting something from scratch?In this powerful conversation with Kathy Yorkshire, we talk about the beauty and challenge of praying through the changing roles of life—from motherhood to being a college professor to stepping out in faith and launching a business that started as just an idea.Kathy shares how she: 🔸 Stayed anchored in prayer while balancing family and career 🔸 Learned to tr...
2025-04-1242 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaHow to Build Community & Belonging for Women in STEM | Kathy NelsonHave you ever felt isolated or as the “only” in the room? Do you long for a sense of connection and acceptance in professional spaces where you are underrepresented? In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Kathy Nelson, an accomplished engineer and leader, to explore what it means to build community in STEM spaces. Kathy reflects on her personal journey, sharing the challenges she’s faced and the triumphs that have shaped her mission to foster connection through her podcast, Ordinarily Extraordinary. Together, they discuss the power of community and strategies to create environments where women can thrive as their authen...
2024-12-0236 min
Pivotal PeopleThe Art of Marriage: Tim and Kathy Bush's 42-Year Marriage Story of Resilience and RedemptionSend us a textTim and Kathy Bush join us to share their 42-year marriage odyssey, a poignant testimony to resilience and faith's restorative power. Their candid revelations about early trials—a surprise pregnancy, youthful vows, and a long search for happiness—paint a starkly honest picture of marriage. Listen as they discuss Tim's personal transformation at age 47, offering hope to all who believe in the possibility of change within a relationship.The Bush's aren't just survivors of marital strife; they care about helping others in their marriages. They teach "The Art of Marriage" course around...
2024-05-2738 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM120. Kathy Ford; Chief Operation Officer, biopharmaceuticals; R.N., B.S.NKathy Ford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kura Oncology. She has over 30 years experience in biopharmaceuticals. She is equally passionate about the work she does bringing treatment to cancer patients and as a mom and grandmother. Kathy earned her R.N. from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and her B.S.N. from Fitchburg State College.What do we talk about in this episode?Kathy's journey from nursing, being a stay at home mom, and back into the job market and into executive management in biopharmaceuticals.The changes she has seen...
2023-12-1352 min
Grounding and Growing Leadership PodcastChanging Gossip Culture with Kathy Wulf Tays, Part 2It’s time for part two with business consultant Kathy Wulf Tays. Make sure you listen to last week’s episode so you’re ready to hop back into this sticky topic of gossip. While often formed from our own anxiety and fear, gossip causes damage to all parties.
So, what can you as a leader do to reduce gossip in your workplace or rebuild the damage it has caused? The first step involves actively pursuing accountability. A critical shift happens when a leader becomes an empowering coach instead of a rescuer of someone sharing gossip.
Infor...
2023-12-1230 minGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastChanging Gossip Culture with Kathy Wulf Tays, Part 1Gossip–we’ve all done it and we’ve all seen the damage it can do to culture. Today we’re joined by business consultant and our friend, Kathy Wulf Tays. Kathy helps us define what gossip is, who suffers from it in the workplace, and how you can work on eliminating it before it destroys your team.
While developing a culture that doesn’t tolerate gossip is paramount to a healthy team, your first step is not to eliminate all gossip (because that’s impossible) but to minimize it by starting with yourself. So, yes go ahead and fo...
2023-12-0731 min
Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM070 Kathy Nelson: React or Respond? The Art of Emotional IntelligenceIn our latest episode, we're joined by Kathy Nelson, host of the Ordinarily Extraordinary Podcast Channel, as we explore the transformative power of support systems, learning when to react, and finding your village. Discover how a strong support network can be your safety net, and learn the art of reacting with purpose and building emotional intelligence. Dive into the profound sense of belonging that community provides, and understand how these lessons are the foundation of resilience and personal growth. Tune in and join the conversation with Kathy Nelson on their significance in your journey.
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2023-10-1630 min
There's Just Something About Kansas CityKathy Nelson: Putting KC on the Worldwide Sports MapFrom a “nose-to-nose” confrontation with Frank to the absolute top of the sports marketing business, Kathy Nelson’s journey has been a labor of love for her hometown. Now serving as the President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation, Kathy's work behind the scenes has played a major role in putting Kansas City sports on the worldwide map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-09-2649 min
Women Career & LifeEmpowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Shaping a Diverse Future- A LinkedIn Live with Kathy Nelson & Lennis PerezAre you trying to break barriers and advance your career as a Women in STEM?Join us as Kathy Nelson, Lennis Perez and I explore the importance of advocating for oneself, amplifying women's voices, and promoting positive representation for Women in STEM. We also discuss the impact of technology, the challenges of work-life balance, and the power of embracing authenticity in the workplace. Tune in and be inspired by our guest's wisdom and determination as we breaks barriers and pave the way for future generations of women in STEM.
2023-09-131h 06Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM113. Kathy Kale Nelson - Show Up, Sign Up, Speak Up, Give a Hand UpThis is a recording from a keynote speech I gave at a women in energy forum in 2017. I talk about the importance of: Showing up - especially as your authentic selfSigning up, or just say "yes" if an opportunity comes upSpeaking up - use your voice, even when it shakesGiving a hand up - to women who come behind you - we need to support each other.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioSupport the show
2023-07-2029 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM100. Isabel Nelson - Computer Science (soon to be) graduate; Kathy's daughterIsabel Nelson is a senior majoring in computer science, minoring in business at Montana State University. She is in her last semester of college and is beginning to look for jobs.What do we talk about in this episode?Isabel talks about why she decided to go into computer science even though she had never taken a coding class before declaring her major.How Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) and starting college during COVID affected her college experience.The difference between a BS and BA in computer science.How to deal with...
2023-03-221h 04
That We May Be OneKathy GouldingToday we get to hear from our marvelous Kathy Goulding. One of the things I love about Kathy is how much she loves to serve. Not only does she volunteer for all sorts of things, but she is also very tuned in to the needs of those around her. I have often gotten calls from her alerting me to a need of a sister in the ward as well as things she's already done to try to help. I also love her ability to make good conversation and help those around her feel at ease in her presence.
As a...
2023-02-2441 min
Vita Poetica JournalPoems by Alina Gharabegian & Kathy NelsonAlina Gharabegian reads her poem, "Out of Place," and Kathy Nelson reads her two poems, "Our Lady of the Locked Unit" and "Chaplain."
Alina Gharabegian is an American Armenian raised in Los Angeles, living in New York City. Trained as a Victorianist, she is an associate professor of English, teaching in New Jersey. Her passions include poetry and the tango.
Kathy Nelson, 2019 recipient of the James Dickey Prize (Five Points), is a graduate of the Warren Wilson Program for Writers. Find her work in her chapbooks, Cattails and Whose Names Have Slipped Away, and in LEON L...
2023-02-1707 min
The Entrepreneur Evolution251. Episode #126: Kathy Nelson’s journey from The Today Show to the Toffee businessOn today’s episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Kathy Nelson, Owner and Chief Toffee Maker of Baltimore’s MFG Toffee & Bark Company. Kathy is a former producer for NBC's TODAY Show and freelance producer for several organizations, including, HGTV, Food Network and National Geographic. An avid cook, baker and candy maker, chocolate was "side hustle" until it took over! A few years ago, she started MFG Toffee and Bark and has been having fun creating a line of globally inspired toffees and barks. Think Toffee 2.0! MFG Toffee & Bark Company was recently named to the list...
2022-12-0626 min
Kathy Sullivan ExploresThe History of the American West with Patricia Nelson LimerickPatricia (Patty) Nelson Limerick is a historian, author, lecturer, and teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She also completed her Ph.D. in American Studies at Yale University, where she also taught as a graduate teaching assistant. She served as an assistant professor at Harvard University from 1980 until she joined the University of Colorado in 1984, where she currently serves as a professor of history. One of the leading historians of the American West, Patty was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 1995 and, in 2016, was appointed as the Colorado...
2022-07-211h 04
Patients Getting PaidPhoto Organization as a Career with Cathi NelsonMaybe you have boxes of old photos in your house. Or maybe you’re a digital native. But whichever you are, you can’t deny that people are taking more and more photos every day. And who is going to sort them out?I only became aware that a Photo Manager was a *thing* when I became overwhelmed dealing with boxes of pictures that I inherited from my parents, alongside many photos of my own children growing up. Luckily I found Cathi Nelson’s website and I found a lot of information that was super helpful for that p...
2021-12-0729 min
Anukarniya: The Role ModelsS1_E8: Mrs. Kathy Nelson, Principal in the Energy and Utility Practice, West Monroe PartnersKathy Nelson recently joined West Monroe Partners as a Principal in the Energy and Utility Practice. Ms. Nelson spent 25 years as a Principal Telecommunications Engineer at Great River Energy, nearly two years at Ondas Networks as the Director of Technical Product Marketing and Industry Relations. She served on UTC’s board of directors for nearly 10 years and as UTC’s Chairwoman from 2017 – 2018. She is a strong advocate for utilities access to RF spectrum and is passionate about ensuring utilities have access to technology to grow and sustain their business. Ms. Nelson has a BSEE from North Dakota State University and is...
2021-08-1538 min
Empowered Thinking at Play!Ep6 Empowered Thinking at Play: Kathy Swords, School Counsellor in Oman and Consultant in Mental Health & Wellbeing"Empowerment...it’s almost like a gift we are given that has an immediate, warming and powerful effect on us – but that initial feeling doesn’t have to stay – we can’t own it. I am not sure we should even try to capture it – just let it in and feel it." This is the view of Kathy Swords, a school counsellor in Oman whose main focus is on understanding and dealing with the challenges facing expatriate children (such as loss of identity), and helping them deal with their wellbeing needs. It is a career full of challenges, but one that com...
2020-10-2144 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM20. Sara Whiteman - Neuroscientist, applying for MD/PhD programsSara is a recent college graduate working as a Neuroscientist doing research in alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. She is currently applying to MD/PhD programs and is planning to study traumatic brain injuries. She recently moved from Minnesota to Boston - right before COVID - making for some challenges in being able to experience a new city.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckMD/PhD Programs - a dual doctorate degree program for students...
2020-09-0956 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM19. Sandy Lerud - High School AP Calculus TeacherSandy is a high school calculus teacher. She currently teaches Advanced Placement (AP) calculus, and has taught all high school math subjects throughout her career. Sandy inspires her students through her passion for math and by challenging them to be their best.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckAP (Advanced Placement) Classes - Advanced Placement is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to...
2020-09-0259 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM18. Toni Pankau - Civil Engineer, Transportation IndustryToni is a civil engineer working in the transportation industry. Toni has been working as an engineer for a few years and is preparing to take the Professional Engineering Exam this fall. She shares her knowledge and experiences in the transportation industry and her experiences working on a highway construction crew this summer.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckADA (American with Disabilities Act) Ramps - https://www.ada.gov/doj-fhwa-ta.htmSpecial...
2020-08-261h 16Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM17. Cassie Polman - Electrical Engineer, Substation Design, Engineering ManagementCassie is an electrical engineer, working in substation design at a consulting firm. She moved into engineering management after getting a master's degree in Science and Technology Management. Cassie shares her experiences and perspectives and the importance of women supporting each other and the importance of mentors.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckHow many pounds of chemicals do women absorb into their bodies in a lifetime from wearing makeup? Up to 5 pounds PER YEAR. (https...
2020-08-191h 14
Prophetic Spiritual Warfare | Deliverance, Healing with Prayer, Healing Scriptures, Anointing, DeclarationsEvict Fear with Krissy Nelson (Ep. 130)Learn how to slay the giant of fear based on David and Goliath. Kathy ad Krissy were both bound and fear and will not only give you strategies to evict fear but will additionally pray deliverance over you to release peace into your life and evict spirits of fear. You can purchase Kathy's and Krissy's books on Amazon.com.
2020-08-0731 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM16. Dr. Lucy Dunne, PhD - Founder & Co-director Wearable Technologies Lab University of MinnesotaDr. Lucy Dunne is the founder and co-director of University of Minnesota's Wearable Technology Lab. Her research and work is the intersection of apparel and science. She has a PhD in Computer Science and a BS and MA in apparel design. She co-authored "Functional Apparel Design: From Sportswear to Space Suits", has published numerous articles, and received the National Science Foundation’s CAREER award and the NASA Silver Achievement Medal for her work with functional clothing and wearable technology.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
2020-07-291h 19Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM15. Linda LaTourelle - Information Technology, Utility Industry IT Management; Utility Software Account ManagerLinda has a long history and deep knowledge in Information Technology - she currently works as a manager in a software company for utilities. Throughout her technology career, she implemented the first computer system for one of the utilities she worked for. She has worked on mainframes, networks, servers, virtual servers and taught herself programming before moving into IT management roles. She is an avid hunter and fisherwoman.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckTrap Shooting - o...
2020-07-2253 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM14. Naadiya Moosajee-Civil Engineer, Entrepreneur, Global Women Engineering AdvocateNaadiya is a major global advocate for women in engineering. She is a civil engineer and a serial entrepreneur. She co-founded WomEng, an organization to promote women and girls going into engineering, and WomHub, an organization to support women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing) in Africa. She is on boards of Unicef, B20, World Economic Forum, among others. She is a strong voice and advocate for women engineers globally.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact Check...
2020-07-111h 02Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM13. Abigail Fritschel - High School Graduate, Aerospace Engineering Student This FallAbby recently graduated from high school and will be starting college this fall at Iowa State University to study aerospace engineering. Abby has a love of physics, calculus and rockets! She is passionate about making her voice heard and excited to start this new phase of her life where she gets to study the subjects she loves. Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsAP Classes - Advance Placement Classes - a program in the United States and Canada created...
2020-07-0132 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM12. Cristine Korowajczuk - Computer Engineer, Wireless Industry, Technical Education, Training, and life long learnerCristine works in technical sales and support in the wireless industry. She has spent much of her career doing technical education, training, and documentation. She capitalizes on her insatiable curiosity and need to thoroughly understand things both in her career as an educator and in her role as a mom. Cristine also shares her childhood and educational experience growing up in Brazil.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsComputer Engineering - the branch of engineering that integrates electronic engineering with...
2020-06-241h 15
C-10 Mentoring & Leadership PodcastC-10 Podcast: Kathy Nelson, Ep 7Kathy Nelson is perhaps the most influential person in the overall landscape of sports in Kansas City. Kathy spent several years in the media with Fox4 and Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports, before joining the Kansas City Sports Commission in August of 2010 as the Director of Win for KC. She became the Sports Commission’s President/CEO in November of 2011. Kathy's involved with countless boards throughout the city and has won numerous awards locally and nationally, from Emmys to the Dancing with the Kansas City Stars grand champion. The list goes on and on.Besides he...
2020-06-1851 min
Surviving to Thriving ⎢Nonprofit LeadershipCourageous money conversations in 3 easy steps with Heather NelsonIf you've ever felt uncomfortable asking for corporate fundraising, negotiating contracts or asking for a raise, you will benefit from today's episode. Discover how to have courageous money conversations in 3 easy steps in this episode where I talk to Heather Nelson, the founder of Bridraise. A bit about Heather: Heather loves fundraising, which is why she's been working with charities, volunteers, and donors for more than 20 years. Throughout her career, she's perfected the art of building the bus as she's driving it. She knows how to support charities develop their corporate partner programs...
2020-06-1736 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM11. Vicki Coaty - Programs Director, High Tech Kids MinnesotaVicki is the Programs Director for High Tech Kids in Minnesota, the non-profit organization that organizes and runs robotics tournaments for kids such as FIRST LEGO League. While Vicki doesn't have a degree in a STEM field herself - she calls her degree in political science the "other" science, Vicki is getting girls into the pipeline for STEM careers. She has been involved with FIRST LEGO League robotics tournaments for over 20 years starting as a parent, then coach, then volunteer, then staff. She is passionate about the programs they create and the opportunities it provides for kids to learn...
2020-06-171h 10Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM9. Beth Stone-Smith - Entomologist, self declared "Bug Nerd"Beth is an entomologist that works in the federal government. She has a master's degree in entomology and focuses her work on keeping America's food supply safe from pests. She discusses the importance of relationships in her job and shares her experiences traveling overseas for work.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsExercise Physiology - Exercise physiologists analyze their patients’ fitness in order to help them improve their health or maintain good health. They help patients with heart di...
2020-06-0750 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM10. Alice Moy-Gonzalez - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Wireless Industry in Business DevelopmentAlice is a professional with a passion for finding the nexus between the wireless telecommunications and energy industries, and active volunteer of fostering STEM events in her community. Her foundation as an electrical engineer played a role in her career today in strategy and business development, and shares her perspectives on the importance of stepping out of her comfort zone and willingness to take on risks to professional development. Growing up in Trinidad, and immigrating to the US has shaped who Alice is today. She has a deep appreciation for her family members who are her biggest supporters, but...
2020-06-0753 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM7. Tammy Schluender - Computer Science, Utility Industry Middleware AdministratorTammy currently works as a middleware administrator. She has held several positions in software administration while working at the same company for her entire career. She has a degree in computer science and shares her perspectives and experiences.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsWeblogic – a leading e-commerce online transaction processing (OLTP) platform, developed to connect users in a distributed computing environment and to facilitate the integration of mainframe applications with distributed corporate data and applications. (ww...
2020-06-0532 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM8. Taylor Ronnei - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Consultant recently changed careers to tech support to allow for flexible work/life balanceTaylor has worked as an electrical engineer for the past 6 years. She recently transitioned to a new position outside of engineering, but still in technology. She shares her viewpoints on being a new mom, starting a family, juggling work and family and adjusting her priorities.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsPTO – Paid Time OffFact CheckMaternity Leave – Nearly all developed countries throughout the world have a nati...
2020-06-0553 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM2. Tami Anderson - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Transmission Planning Engineer/Engineering Manager, Substation Construction ConsultingTami has worked as an electrical engineer in the utility industry for 29 years. She is incredibly knowledgeable about transmission planning and has held a variety of roles in several different companies throughout her career. She shares her insights into work and family life balance and the challenges of navigating job changes with young children.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsOASIS– The Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS), is an Internet-based sy...
2020-05-2747 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM3. Jackie Snyder - Science Teacher, Middle School, High School, Public, Private, Rural, UrbanJackie teaches seventh grade physical science. She is completing her sixth year of teaching and has had a wide range of experiences in teaching several different science classes in both high school and middle school, rural and urban environments, and public and private school systems. Jackie shares her story of how she became a science teacher, grad school, having a young family, and the challenge of distance teaching during COVID.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioSupport the show
2020-05-271h 06Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM5. Katherine Rasley - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry, SCADA EngineeringIn addition to being an electrical engineer, Katherine volunteers and leads a myriad of organizations supporting and promoting women in engineering. Katherine shares her educational experience in a project engineering collegiate program and the benefits and experiences she gained in the process and how she got involved in many of her volunteer programs.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsSCADA and Control Engineer–Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) – develop, deploy and maintain SCADA systems and cont...
2020-05-2759 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM6. Sarah Livingston - Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing IndustrySarah recently graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in Chemical Engineering. She is nearing her first year working as a project engineer in the manufacturing industry. She shares her experiences and perspectives on college, entrance into the job market and how the number of women going into engineering is changing.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and DefinitionsDiff EQ – Differential Equations – The study of differential equations consists of the study of their solutions (the set of func...
2020-05-2754 minOrdinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM4. Liana Ault - Computer Science, Innovation Technologist in the Energy IndustryLiana is an innovation technologist in the energy industry. She has a wide variety of experience working on the forefront of technology with technology vendors, telecommunication providers, utilities, and school districts. Her computer science degree provided her with the foundation she needed to work in these technology areas. Liana shares her experience with obtaining her degree in a non-traditional way, the challenges of pursuing her degree with young children, and her viewpoint of frequently being the only woman in her department.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
2020-05-271h 10Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM1. Kerry Livingston - Electrical Engineer, Substation Planning Engineer in the Utility Industry; Renewable Contract ConsultantWelcome to the first episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary - conversations with women in STEM. Kerry has worked as an electrical engineer in the utility industry for 27 years. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience. In our conversation she shares her experiences working as a physical substation engineer, working in contracts for a renewable energy company, and her college life. She provides insights into technical aspects of the work she does in addition to her perspectives on women in engineering.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms and Definitions...
2020-05-271h 14
Give A DamnStory 25: Kathy Nelson, KC's Championship Parade Planner🎙🏆Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission, joins the show today in a must-listen interview. We talk leadership lessons through COVID-19, World Series and Super Bowl parade planning, a teacher who told her he didn't know what to do with her because she was a girl, and much more.
Follow Kathy here and learn more about her work here.
2020-03-2552 min
State Your Line: A Kansas City PodcastEpisode 17: Kansas City Sports Commission President & CEO Kathy Nelson
Welcome into State Your Line episode 17 with Kathy Nelson
The Royals are for sale, are you buying this?
Highlights from the Ritz brothers' trip to Arrowhead
College Football is back
Interview with Kansas City Sports Commission President & CEO Kathy Nelson
What'd we try this week?
Personal Pine Tar
Mixed Plate: Best things about College Football
Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.
Hosted by Anchor.fm
Logo by Paul Burkhart
2019-08-291h 15
Curious Kirby PodcastEpisode 4: Why you need a website and interview with Kathy NelsonWelcome back to the podcast! This week is a short one. I had planned to do a much longer episode about newsletters but that will be an in-depth project so instead, I discuss why artists need a website that they control and that they can update themselves, even if they don't consider themselves technically adept. Please check out my blog post on this subject!
Next I interview the amazing Kathy Nelson of imagesinglassaz.com. Find her on Instagram as well.
Links to items discussed in the podcast:
Wix
FASO
Squarespace
Marketing School Podcast
Back...
2019-04-1616 min
Biz QueenKathy Nelson: The Benefits of Using a Business CoachI’m joined today with Kathy Nelson, a business coach with On Track Success Coaching. Kathy’s also known as the builder of business, holder of dreams, and the coach’s coach. Today’s lawyer joke? What do you call a lawyer who’s gone bad? (listen for the punchline) Even as a young girl, Kathy liked helping people. She shared this gift early on while working at Nordstrom. 22 years later since she started her business, she’s become successful helping people take their dreams and birthing them into a business. Get your copy of the Go Legal...
2018-07-0336 min
The Movie CryptThe Movie Crypt: Ep 145: Music/Soundtrack Supervisor Kathy NelsonAs a Music Supervisor, Soundtrack Producer, and the former President of music for Universal Pictures, Kathy Nelson probably has the most jaw dropping and impressive list of credits to her name out of any of the guests we’ve had on The Movie Crypt so far. Remember the incredible music in films like PULP FICTION, ARMAGEDDON, COYOTE UGLY, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, HIGH FIDELITY, or WEIRD SCIENCE? (Seriously, look her up on IMDB and prepare to be blown away by just how many HUGE movies Kathy has been involved with!) Adam Green and guest co-host Corri English (HOLLISTON) di...
2016-02-291h 59
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 37 - The Gobbins PathThe Gobbins is a cliff-face path on IslandMagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, northeast of Belfast. Unlike many other costal paths that just follow close along the top of an ocean-side cliff, the Gobbins first descends down to sea level, then winds along he base of the cliff, up and down steep cut stone stairs, across bridges from sea-stack to cliff face and island to island, past caves and through a narrow tunnel. Though it was long inaccessible to the public because it fell into disrepair after World War II, it has been rebuilt within the last several years and...
2016-01-0931 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 36 - In The Footsteps of Patrick - ContinuedIn this episode, we bring you more sites associated with the Patron Saint of Ireland. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Balintubber Abbey Website: www.ballintubberabbey.ie/
Tochar Phadraig Website: www.heritagecouncil.ie/landscape/initiatives/the-pilgrim-paths/tochar-phadraig/
The Western Way: www.irishtrails.ie/trail/western-way--gal-/37/
Christopher Sommervile Walk of the Week: www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/walk-of-the-week-mamean-connemara-co-galway-26574913.html
Altadaven Wood: www.voicesfromthedawn.com/st-patricks-chair-and-well/
The Rock of Cashel: www.cashel.ie
Saint Patrick's Well: pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2014/04/12/st-patricks-holy-well-at-marlfield-clonmel
The closing song, sung by Kathy, is "May the...
2015-03-1708 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 35 - Contemporary Irish Halloween TraditionsDuring this, the last of our special Halloween-week episodes, we are taking a look at some contemporary ways to observe Samhain/Halloween.
2014-10-3106 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 34 - Samhain stories of the supernatural: the Pooka and the BansheeOur Halloween-week episodes are nearly done. In this episode, we talk about two supernatural creatures of Ireland: the Pooka and the Banshee.
2014-10-3005 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 33 - The Legend of Stingy JackWe've talked in a previous episode about the tradition of carving turnips to carry home an ember from the communal Samhain bonfire. But where does the term Jack o' Lantern come from? In this episode, we tell the tale of Stingy Jack.
2014-10-2904 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 32 - Finn Mac Cumhal and the Captaincy of the FiannaIt is said that Finn Mac Cumhal fought a goblin of the fairy folk on Samhain-eve on the hill of Tara. In this special Halloween-week episode, we tell the story of Finn and how he became the captain of the Fianna of Erinn.
This story is from "The High Deeds of Finn and Other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland", By T.W. Rolleston, Illustrated by Stephen Reid, which can be found on Project Gutenberg at www.gutenberg.org
2014-10-2807 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp 31. - A History of Halloween TraditionsThis is the first of a special Halloween series, where we explore the history of contemporary Halloween traditions and observances, such as bonfires, jack o'lanterns, costumes and trick or treating.
2014-10-2707 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastMiniCast - The State of the Podcast 2014
We're back! Sorry to have been gone for so long!
In this small episode, we talk about what we've been up to and what our plans for new episodes.
We also mention the Thin Places tours led by our friend Mindie Burgoyne. You can check out her website at http://www.thinplacestour.com/
Please follow us on FaceBook!
2014-10-1710 min
Inside the Brain of...E10: Kathy DooleyDr. Kathy Dooley is a chiropractor, anatomy instructor, NKT instructor, SFG, and author of Dooley Noted. Join me as I get inside her brain to find out how she combines these incredible skills to help and inspire people to move better! Kathy's passion is contagious! In fact, you might want to get certified in kettlebells after listening!
2014-05-0200 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 64) Inflammation and Your Digestive SystemExperiencing inflammation? Find out why you need to pay attention to what you're allowing to go through your digestive system, what to watch out for, what you might need to cut out, and more. Katie Bauer, a Holistic Nutrition Therapist, Clinical Herbalist and Therapeutic Chef joins Kathy on GFree and Happy LIVE to discuss how she works with her clients at Nourished Health Center.
2014-03-1132 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 58) Is Wine Gluten Free?Wine is gluten free... right? Natalie of Latah Creek Winery joins Kathy to tell us exactly what is behind the rumor that wine has gluten in it. She also helps us understand yeast and sugar when it comes to wine.
2014-01-2833 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 57) Gut Healing Essential Pantry ItemsElyse Wanger of MyKitchenShrink.com joins Kathy to share her top 10 essential gut healing items she has on hand. She also shares her favorite smoothie tips and why they're so important when you are gluten free.
2014-01-2135 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 50) RAW FOOD FUNLet's try raw. Jennifer Jordan from For the Glow joins Kathy her in the kitchen for GFree and Happy’s 50th episode.
2013-11-2624 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 49) IT'S A MATCH! GFREE WINE PAIRINGJoin Gfree & Happy's Kathy Nelson and Joleen Green of Match Coffee and Wine in learning about pairing wine and cheese. Find out more behind whether or not wine is gluten free too!
2013-11-1930 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 46) Kathy's Top 10 Gluten free Halloween TreatsKathy shares her favorite gluten free candies for trick or treaters. Plus her grandson taste tests a few of them and more...
2013-10-2919 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 41) Anti-Aging, Feel Better Foods with For the GlowKathy is celebrating her 50th birthday with Jennifer Jordan with fortheglow.com shares her big nutrition strategy that will help you go from so-so to mega-glow. Jennifer helped Kathy who is gluten free helped her detox her old lifestyle of eating processed foods to whole foods. Best celebration to be healthy & happy with Jenn!
2013-09-2431 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 35) Labels Matter with Yes on 522Elizabeth & Anita talk with Kathy explaining Yes on 522 and why #labelsmatter. This is a Washington State vote and it's important to educate ourselves and want to know what we are consuming. Many #glutenfree brands support #labelsmatter. More at http://gfreeandhappy.com.
2013-08-0622 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 14) Going Gluten Free at Disneyland and Disney California AdventureGFree and Happy host, Kathy Nelson shares her Disneyland experience, giving everyone some helpful gluten free tips for enjoying the "Happiest Place on Earth." More at http://gfreeandhappy.com.
2013-03-1222 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 11) Valentine's Day Gluten Free Appetizers and CocktailsKathy welcomes back Gluten is My Bitch author, April Peveteaux to mix up a gin cocktail and Valentine's Day treats. April also shares gluten free tips on how to have a successful date with your sweetheart. More at http://gfreeandhappy.com.
2013-02-1228 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 3) GFree is a PhilosophieHas your GFree allergies left your immune system less that what it once was? Kathy welcomes Philosophie's Sophie Jaffe on the show to talk about super foods. More at http://gfreeandhappy.com.
2012-12-0427 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 2) Unprocessed, Gluten Free Snacks and Hostess GiftsReading the labels on your food is so important as someone who is GFree. However, they can be packed with processed flours... especially snacks. Kathy talks to m.power foods about her unprocessed, nutrition packed GF packaged snacks. More at http://gfreeandhappy.com.
2012-11-2727 min
GFree and Happy (Mp3)(Ep. 1) Gluten Free Holiday Menu with Chef KirstenFor Kathy’s debut episode of GFree and Happy, the live Monday at 7pm PST/10pm EST show, she welcomes Chef Kirsten of MesadeVida.com. Kathy is a fan of Kirsten’s Menus by Mesa de Vida. Chef Kirsten recently published a holiday guide, which she and Kathy talk about on the show, bringing you GFree tips for Thanksgiving.
2012-11-2019 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 30 - Our Irish FirstsIn this episode, we talk about a request we got from the folks over at Infinite Ireland (http://www.infiniteireland.com/), which prompted us to reminisce about all of the Irish “firsts” we experienced during our first trip to Ireland. We hope that you enjoy reliving the joys of our first days in Ireland with us!
Here are some of the places we remembered from that first trip:
Fairymount Farm - http://www.fairymountfarm.com/
The Rock of Cashel - http://www.cashel.ie/
Clonmacnoise - http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midl...
2012-10-1434 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 29 - In the footsteps of PatrickIn this episode, we follow in the footsteps of Saint Patrick, paying a visit to a few of the key sights connected with Ireland’s patron saint.
2012-03-1710 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 28 - Part 2 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Top 10In the second part of a two part episode, we tell you about the rest of our 10 favorite places to see in Northern Ireland and Donegal.
2011-10-1735 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 27 - Part 1 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Top 10In this episode, we review our top 10 list of places to see in the counties of Northern Ireland and in county Donegal.
2011-10-0933 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 26 - McPeake InterviewYou can’t read a history of traditional music of Northern Ireland without coming across the McPeake name sooner or later. The McPeake family has been influencing traditional music in Ireland and around the world since the mid-1900s and continues its tradition of education and entertainment today.
We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Frances McPeake III and Frances McPeake IV at Milwaukee Irish Fest, and they gave some insight as to what has gone into the making of this family legacy. You’ll also hear how the family’s path crossed with those of roy...
2011-01-1933 min
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In this special holiday edition of the Engaging Ireland Podcast, Travis and Kathy take a look at some of the holiday traditions that have been practiced in Ireland over the years, and Travis presents a recital of the Kerry Christmas Carol, written by Sigerson Clifford.
Anne Roos was kind enough to allow use of her beautiful harp music for this episode. For further information o...
2010-12-2107 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastMiniCast - The GatheringIn this brief MiniCast, we talk about the year long promotion being spearheaded by Fáilte Ireland in 2012. This promotion, being called The Gathering, is really a series of cultural and sporting events that will take place throughout the year and is an effort by Fáilte Ireland to entice Irish people who have moved abroad and those of Irish ancestry to return to Ireland for a visit. You can read more about The Gathering on our daily blog:
http://dailyblog.engagingireland.com/?p=224
Also, more information about one of the sporting events taking place in 20...
2010-12-0103 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 24 - The Top 10 Gardens in Ireland
Ireland boasts many beautiful and interesting gardens. In this episode, we highlight a few of our favorites. It’s difficult to narrow down our list to just ten, but we have made our choices. If you have a favorite garden, please feel free to send a comment telling us about your favorite garden and why it is special to you.
2010-10-2420 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 23 - Interview With Joe O'Flynn and Brian Bourke We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Joe O’Flynn, owner of Rathsallagh Country House Hotel, and Brian Bourke, owner of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Both establishments are family-owned and operated, and Joe and Brian shared with us a bit of what it has been like to operate in these difficult economic times. Not only has there been a drop in the number of visitors to Ireland, but there has also been the issue of the “zombie hotels” to contend with. Even in these trying times, however, Joe and Brian remain optimistic about the future for their own es...
2010-10-1127 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 22 - Interview with Mags Downey Martin from the IHF
At the 2010 Milwaukee Irish Fest, Megs Downey Martin, from the Irish Hotels Federation, and the DownHill House Hotel in Ballina, County Mayo, took some time to speak with us regarding the current state of the Hotel Industry in Ireland, and what you should think about when booking a hotel or guest house for your next Irish stay.
The term zombie hotel comes up briefly in the interview. Because of the increasing impact of zombie hotels in Ireland, we thought it would be a good idea to provide a bit more information about the zom...
2010-09-2716 min
The Engaging Ireland PodcastEp. 21 - Tourism Ireland Interview In this episode, we sit down to talk with Marie McKown of Tourism Ireland to discuss current issues affecting Ireland tourism, such as how the recession has affected travel to and within Ireland and how the tourism industry in the country has reacted. Links to some of the sites mentioned in the podcast: Tourism Ireland http://www.discoverireland.com/ The Characters of Ireland videos page on Discover Ireland (page was down when we posted the podcast) Blog for Discover Ireland http...
2010-08-3113 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland Minicast - The State of the Podcast
On this short episode we discuss changes to our recording capabilities and our website. And we briefly review our plans to attend the 30th anniversary of Milwaukee Irish Fest.
As promised in the podcast, below is a list of a few Ireland Discussion Forums (in no particular order):
Ireland Yes – Michelle Erdvig
http://ireland.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=65127
Ireland Expert - Pat Preston
http://www.irelandexpertpatpreston.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=104667
Trip Advisor Ireland Forum
http...
2010-08-0204 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland - Episode 20 - Top 10 Monastic and Spiritual Sites in Ireland Our Choices for Top 10 Monastic Sites in Ireland In the next few episodes, we will be taking a look at our Top 10 lists for Ireland. Seems like everyone is putting together a “Top 10” list these days, so we thought we would share some of our top choices for Ireland. We have chosen our favorites from several categories; for example, we’ll list our top ten favorite towns/cities, our top ten. Why didn’t we limit ourselves to just one list of Top 10 Favorites? It’s too hard! And, while we admit we haven’t seen every...
2010-07-2533 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland - Episode 19 - Skellig Michael
In this episode we talk about our hands-down, bar none, favorite day out of all the things we've done and seen in Ireland: our visit to Skellig Michael.
The following links are mentioned in this episode of the podcast:
The B&B Network Ireland site: http://www.ireland-bnb.net/
Skellig Experience website: http://www.skelligexperience.com
Skellig Experience boat operators list: http://www.skelligexperience.com/boat.htm
BirdWatch Ireland: http://www.birdwatchireland.ie
Skelligs Rock Bird Information: http://www.skelligsrock.com/wildlife.htm
Ske...
2010-03-1733 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland - Episode 18 - St. Patrick: Separating the Life from the LegendIn anticipation of Saint Patrick's Day, we briefly explore the life and legend of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.
2010-03-1007 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland - Episode 17 - Irish Fireside InterviewAt the 2009 Milwaukee Irish Fest, we sat down for an interview with Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta, the hosts of the popular Irish Fireside travel podcast. They told us a bit about their podcast, Liam's cottage in Ireland, their favorite places to see in Ireland, and gave us some tips for first time Irish travelers. You can find their amazing podcast at http://irishfireside.com
2009-11-3024 minThe Engaging Ireland PodcastEngaging Ireland Minicast - The Christmas Narnia Experience at the Saint Patrick CentreKathy brings you an update about the Holiday exhibition schedule at the Saint Patrick Centre. You can find more information about their holiday exhibit, the "Christmas Narnia Experience" on their website: http://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/
2009-10-1803 min