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The Secret Lives of ParksSave the DinosaursDinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah is the original Jurassic Park, created 110 years ago to protect a trove of more than 1,500 fossils, including the Allosaurus, the Diplodocus, the Stegosaurus and many others. Visitors can even touch real dinosaur bones from 149 million years ago.This area has long been a target for oil and gas development, but earlier this month, incoming Interior Secretary Doug Burgum raised the threat level when he issued a new secretarial order directing his assistant secretaries to review all public lands for potential new resource extraction, specifically targeting national monuments. NPCA released a...2025-02-2742 min
The Connected ConsumerBeyond Residential: Custom Integration's Role in Smart SpacesThis episode feature the CONNECTIONS roundtable Beyond Residential: Custom Integration's Role in Smart Spaces, broadcast live on February 6. Moderator Kristen Hanich of Parks Associates leads a session featuring Ryan Heringer, President, Sound Concepts; Horacio Morales, VP of Sales, Nice North America; Scott Osborne, Co-Owner & CEO, Castle Protection & Automation; and Paul Williams, Global Managing Director for Home Management Business Unit, Nice Group.Parks Associates recently released a new white paper, "Smart Spaces: New Opportunities for Custom Integrators," in partnership with Nice.The next virtual session is February 20, "Looking Forward: Growth for Multifamily Tech." And y...2025-02-1258 min
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📚 We read 12 books with our book club in 2024 – and let’s just say, some were incredible, some were just okay, and a few we seriously regretted! In this episode, we rank our book club picks, sharing which books sparked deep discussions (including our deep thoughts on death and life’s meaning) and which ones fell flat. If you're looking for the best books to read with your book club (or want to avoid the duds), this episo...2025-01-291h 00
Keeping PACE with KristenHow Parks Can Save Our Democracy Ft. Cary SimmonsIn this episode, Kristen Cambell interviews Cary Simmons, Director of Community Strategies at Trust for Public Land. They discuss how parks are uniquely positioned to promote a democracy larger than politics and reduce polarization.2025-01-2225 min
Living the KG LifeCharacter Spotting with ErinSend us a textHey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Erin about all things character meet & greets in the Disney parks. Erin is an Orlando local, WDW AP, and Magic Key Holder who visits US and international parks all year round! She has the tips, tricks, and great mindset about what makes the character interactions so special at parks.Stick around, it's gonna be great!Follow Erin on Instagram: @eringoestotheparks2024-12-021h 00The Secret Lives of ParksThe Woman Behind the WeekendIf you enjoy having time off on the weekend, you can thank the woman who standardized the 40-hour workweek and made the concept possible. Frances Perkins also created Social Security and unemployment insurance, banned child labor, and put many safety measures and workplace protections in place that we simply take for granted. Yet, few people know much about the first female U.S. cabinet secretary and how she continues to shape our lives decades later.Giovanna Gray Lockhart is executive director of the Frances Perkins Center and a key advocate for making Perkins’ homestead in Newcastle, Maine, ou...2024-10-0133 min
Faith, Frontlines and FortuneAmazon Growth Hacking Through Ads: A Conversation with Kristen Parks – Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune (Amazon Edition #2)In this episode of Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune, Anderson sits down with Amazon advertising expert Kristen Parks to dive deep into the world of Amazon growth hacking. Kristen shares her proven strategies for campaign management, utilizing sponsored products, sponsored ads, and sponsored videos to maximize brand visibility and drive sales. If you're looking to master Amazon advertising, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 2024-09-1343 min
The Kristen Boss Podcast223. Consumer Behavior- Starbucks + DisneyIt’s easy to think that if your sales are down, it must be because people aren’t spending money. But if you look around, the evidence tells a different story. From long lines at Starbucks to packed Disney parks, it’s clear that people are still opening their wallets. The key isn’t that they’re spending less, it’s that they’re spending differently. Consumers are focusing more on emotional fulfillment than ever before. In this episode, Kristen talks to listeners about the current state of consumer spending and behavior. She explores how people are spen...2024-08-0519 minThe Secret Lives of ParksIt Takes a VillageLast month, several hundred people gathered in Greenwich Village to celebrate the opening of a new visitor center at Stonewall National Monument and to honor the movement Stonewall set in motion as the “birthplace for Pride.” Mark Segal is a longtime activist and journalist who participated in the momentous events that took place here in June 1969, and he curated the interpretive exhibit featured in the new visitor center.In this episode, host Jennifer Errick speaks with Segal on the events of the uprising and how it shaped his lifetime of activism. We also feature NPCA Northeast Program Mana...2024-07-3036 minThe Connected ConsumerConnected Conversations: Where Tech Meets ThoughtWatch the episode on YouTube!In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Make sure to watch the first episode of Connected Conversations, where we learned more about Kris' journey with FTD and how he's helping to educate and connect with others in new ways.In this episode, Kris shares explores how technology can help support those affected by FTD, and where innovation is needed to manage care in a thoughtful way. Connect with Kris!2024-04-1821 minThe Connected ConsumerConnected Conversations: Frontotemporal Dementia Diary in Bits and BytesWatch the episode on YouTube!In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Join us in the first episode of Connected Conversations as we sit down with Kris as he shares his personal journey and how it has reshaped his world. Discover the challenges faced by Kris and his loved ones, shedding light on the often misunderstood realm of FTD. But amidst the struggles, Kris unveils a story of resilience, hope, and advocacy. Stay tuned for the...2024-04-1127 minLiving the KG LifeLetting Instagram Plan My Birthday at Magic KingdomSend us a textKG got to spend her big *38th* birthday in Walt Disney World. One of the things she loves to do on solo trips to Disney is to put up a poll on the Living the KG Life instagram story and let our podcast listeners and Instagram friends plan her day in the parks.In this weeks episode, KG recaps how she celebrated her birthday in the parks and all of the great suggestions you all submitted.2023-12-1830 min
Where Next? Travel with Kristen and CarolJapan - Travel with SilviaSend us a textIn this episode, we welcome Silvia, who we previously interviewed about Barcelona, this time to talk about Japan. Silvia brings to the table a fresh, vibrant discussion on her recent odyssey to Japan, offering essential tips and tricks on how to truly experience the country like a local, and revealing the best time to visit this unique corner of the world. Silvia takes us through her impressions of Tokyo and the remarkable sight of Mount Fuji. She highlights the impressive cleanliness and absolute safety one can experience in Japan, which struck he...2023-09-241h 07