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I Spark Change PodcastEP#163: Disability Advocates Speak Out w/ Kelly Berger & Avery RobertsIn this episode, Rick shares his interview with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, community engagement leaders and fierce disability advocates at Cure CMD, a nonprofit advancing research and awareness for congenital muscular dystrophies.Kelly and Avery open up about their deeply personal journeys through misdiagnosis, medical adversity, and social exclusion—and how they transformed these challenges into platforms for empowerment, education, and visibility. Their story of connection, purpose, and advocacy is a powerful reminder that authentic representation and inclusion start with sharing your voice.Together, they’ve reshaped what it means to live boldly with disa...2025-07-0238 min
Create. Share. Engage.Matthew E. Mueller: Create and control your own narrative with a portfolioMatthew E. Mueller, CRC, MA, MBA, is the Director of Accessibility and Disability Services at Dominican University of California where he's also finished his MBA in December 2024. He's also one of the integrative coaches of the Student Success Center.In this episode, Matthew talks about how all of his roles at Dominican contribute to him being able to support students holistically, coach them, and provide services to them that help them navigate college successfully. He also shares a bit about his own portfolio journey.This episode is the fifth and last interview with portfolio authors...2025-03-1131 min
Weird Pals"Spatula City" with Michael Ornelas of Fine Dining PodcastWe're back again and we're trucking along through the UHF album, but this ain't a song! Machine Gun Kelly fights a lobster man, get to Casa Bonita as fast as you can. Which utensil will be crowned king? Watch Weird Al at Festival Supreme. Don't forget to yelp your local food mart. Alexa's down to dish out farts. It's time for our show to start now, we're covering "Spatula city" on Weird Pals!
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Lady of the LoreYour Lady's Farewell (For Now)In our first season's finale, I reflect on our journey together so far and offer you my heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s been a part of Lady of the Lore. Though the season is coming to a close, this is not goodbye! Stay connected by following me on Instagram, where I’ll be sharing updates on future podcast episodes and something exciting—an inside look at the journey of writing my thesis. Come along for behind-the-scenes insights, research discoveries, and more! Until next time, thank you for being part of this adventure.
As always...2024-10-1042 minLady of the LoreHistory's Hard Lessons: Learn How to Reclaim your Power Through Historical Insight w/ Dr. Colin SniderRemember all those names I've been bringing up and all of their philosophies I've made connections between? Well we're going to talk some more on those guys. But more importantly what role we can play in reclaiming our own power. In this episode, we delve into how historical discourse has shaped our understanding of personal agency and societal norms. We'll explore the fascinating intersection of fashion laws, gendered beverages, and moralistic crusades, uncovering how these elements reflect broader trends in controlling individual freedoms. By examining these historical injustices, we highlight the importance of learning from the past to foster...2024-10-0349 minLady of the LoreFashion Police, Legalized Homophobia & Preachers in Pursuit of Purity: A Discussion of 'Morality' in America w/ Dr. M. Rhys DotsonSURPRISE #2! MUAHAHAHA!I am joined by Dr. Dotson from UT Tyler to dive into the concept of forced morality and how it has shaped our social norms across just a short span of time in the United States. We'll explore how the idea of "that's just the way things are" has been used to justify oppressive practices and maintain the status quo. By tracing the origins of these beliefs, we'll reveal how they are not immutable truths but rather constructed realities. Join us as we challenge the notion that societal norms are fixed and discover how understanding...2024-09-2641 minLady of the LoreFrappuccinos & Brewskis: Sip and Subvert Gender Norms w/ Dr. Mandy LinkI have a special surprise for you this week! Our very first guest on the pod. Welcome, Dr. Mandy Link, a professor of mine and a soon-to-be fan-favorite.
Have you ever wondered why we think beers are for the bros and we girls are supposed to stick with our espresso martinis and fruity frozen drinks? Why are my male friends afraid to be seen with a sugary iced coffee in their hands?In this episode, we delve into the quirky world of drink preferences and the gender stereotypes that often accompany them, alongside lots of other outdated...2024-09-1953 minLady of the LoreWTF(oucault): Continuing our Understanding of Discourse & Public Torture?!Hiiii everyone! Welcome back to another episode on discourse, and if you're sick of it, that is too bad! This is super important stuff, it's like eating your vegetables.
Side note- I confused books/authors, Foucault did not write Crime and Punishment. That book is completely different and written by a popular Russian author (sorry I am in my Dostoyevsky era, and confused the two).
If you're interested in Foucault's analysis of torture:
Discipline & Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel Foucault
If you liked what you...2024-09-1230 minLady of the LoreFiltering Reality: The Lens of Gender, Sex, and SocietyMORE DISCOURSE! It's part two of as many episodes as we need to have until we all understand just how important discourse is. Today's session includes a look at gender 9000 years ago and how sexuality becoming the talk of the town did exactly the opposite of what was intended. Tune in for more!
Link, as promised: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230525-how-did-patriarchy-actually-begin
If you love what you heard today or have opinions, find me on Instagram @kellynornelas
DISLAIMER: ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY PARTICIPANTS...2024-09-0529 minLady of the LoreMic Check, Mood Check: The Value of Gratitude and the Cost of DistractionsHere's a challenge-- take a shot every time I say "you know..."
Today's episode is a bit of a rant sesh on social media and the cost of distractions. We also begin diving into discourse (ooooooh ahhhhh). That means: New level unlocked!
DISCLAIMER: ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE AND ALL OTHER EPISODES OF LADY OF THE LORE BELONG TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY OFFICIAL OPINIONS OR SENTIMENTS OF INSTITUTIONS THAT THEY MAY BE AFFILIATED WITH
2024-08-2933 minLady of the LoreMy Roman Empire is the Roman Empire: Gaudy Gladiators and the American Parallels*Light trigger warning, we get into a little talk about spectacles of violence in this episode.
Perhaps I am turning into a man, because I can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire. Perhaps the similarities are just so clear between modern Americans and Romans that I just can't escape it! Today, we talk about the gladiators who put on shows for distracted Romans and we venture into discovering what the term "breads and circuses" could mean in today's age. Listen to learn more!
DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE AND ANY OTHER EPISODE BELONG...2024-08-2244 minLady of the LoreInvisible String (History's Version): TikTok Theories, the Enlightenment & Taylor SwiftIn this episode, we journey into the intricate connections between the past and present, tracing the threads from the Enlightenment movement to the cultural phenomena of today. We explore how Enlightenment ideals of reason, individuality, and freedom continue to influence our world, taking from a theory that we have recently learned from the internet.
If you like unpacking and hearing lots of Taylor (Tay-lore, if you will), this episode is the one for you.
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Liberty in Their Names: The Women Philosophers...2024-08-1537 minLady of the LoreIntroducing your Lady and her LoreWelcome one and all! I am so happy to have you here. Today marks the beginning of our journey together! I have lots of questions and I know they can be answered by digging into history and understanding how we got here. So, class is in session! But today, I thought you'd want to get to briefly know the girl who you're going to let talk your ear off each week. So, I am letting you in on a little of my lore and where I hope this project takes us.
If you like what you’ve he...2024-08-0831 minI Spark Change PodcastEp#106: Faith, Failure, and Fulfillment w/ Kelly Jahner-ByrneIn this episode, Rick interviews Kelly Jahner-Byrne, a remarkable entrepreneur and philanthropist whose journey from humble beginnings to business success is nothing short of inspiring. Kelly's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the world. Despite lacking a business background, Kelly has built a highly successful business spanning three countries, boasting a loyal customer base and consistent growth for nearly two decades.What sets Kelly apart is not just her business acumen, but also her commitment to giving back. As a two-time author and philanthropist...2024-02-2851 min
Locked On Rangers - Daily Podcast On The Texas RangersRangers' 2024 top 30 prospects: 1-10Episode 1000: Brice Paterik completes his top 30 Rangers prospect ranking.1 Evan Carter OF2 Wyatt Langford OF3 Sebastian Walcott SS4 Brock Porter RHP5 Justin Foscue 2B (40 man)6 Anthony Gutierrez OF7 Echedry Vargas SS 8 Jack Leiter RHP9 Owen White RHP10 Kumar Rocker RHP11 Abimelec Ortiz 1B/OF12 Josh Stephan RHP13 Jose Corniell RHP (40 man)14 Cam Cauley SS15 Mitch Bratt LHP16 Yeison Morrobel OF17 Dustin Harris O...2024-01-1033 minI Spark Change PodcastEp#69: Use the Power of Your Mindset w/ Dr. Robb KellyIn this episode, Rick interviews Dr. Rob Kelly. He's a published author, dynamic speaker, podcast and radio host, mental wellness specialist, and business coach, among many other things. He's just an all-around great human being and someone who is passionate about helping people find their aha moment to live the life of their dreams. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 🚀 🚀We will discuss the following:⭐️ World Peace Ceremony Prototype⭐️ Living The Dream, not Dreaming of Living⭐️ Everybody is a...2023-06-1453 min