Shows
Growin’ the GrassrootsS1:E8 - Give 'em a candy bar, already!Send us a textLet's talk end of the Kansas 2025 Legislative session! Melesia and Austin will discuss SCR 1611, the popular election of Supreme Court Justices, which will be on the August 2026 primary, Kansas' COGE and its relation to U.S. DOGE, and THE BUDGET! Don't fret! We will be back to cover the Veto session and we'll talk about hitting the road!Support the show2025-04-0145 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E7 - Half-baked bills, not cookiesSend us a textJoin Austin and Melesia as we discuss more niche tax breaks including proposed property tax relief for veterans, and tax credits for medical professionals. In addition, we will cover legislation requesting an increase to minimum wage and welcome our first law enforcement guest to the podcast, School Resource Officer Arlo Lewke with the Columbus, KS Police Department. As always, we will round out our time with the Sunflower State Shenanigans segment: Is the Kansas Government Ethics Commission... commission-less?!Support the show2025-03-2544 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E6 - Candid at the CapitolSend us a textTune in to hear from not one, not two, but three current legislators representing House Districts 2, 49, and 55 in the Kansas House of Representatives. With both the Republican and Democratic parties represented, you won't want to miss explanations about procedural tactics and some legislative priorities. Join co-host, Austin, for a direct line and fun experiences from under the dome of the Kansas State Capitol.Support the show2025-03-2438 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E5 - I hired you to read the billsSend us a textThis week's episode addresses a resolution for federal term limits, recaps the Supreme Court popular election resolution previously covered, discusses Ad valorem tax verbiage in relation to mill levies and part of the school funding procedures, and highlights bill volume on the House calendar. Join us as we continue coverage during the last two weeks of the 2025 Kansas legislative session!Support the show2025-03-2243 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E4 - Lipstick on a pigSend us a textAustin and Melesia tackle HB 2119 (ending affordable housing tax credits), provide updates on SB 75 and 87, and discuss a rather foolish amendment concerning fetal personhood tax credits from a well-known Democratic, freshman state senator. Tune in to stay up to date about all things #ksleg and their impact on SEK!Support the show2025-03-1345 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E3 - Kansas Supreme Court Justice selection (SCR 1611)Send us a textJoin Austin and Melesia as they welcome the podcast's inaugural guest, Kansas Bar Association Vice President and Pittsburg attorney, Angela Meyer.Together, we will unpack the intentions, implications, and ramifications of SCR 1611, otherwise known as a bill for the popular election of Kansas Supreme Court Justices. Support the show2025-03-1239 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E2 - Look to the starsSend us a textJoin us, Austin and Melesia, as we continue to dive into bills from the Kansas Legislature. Today's topics include education funding, an update on house bills concerning reproductive rights, and attempts to change the state constitution. Support the show2025-03-0951 minGrowin’ the GrassrootsS1:E1 - Let there be lightSend us a textJoin former Kansas state legislative candidates Austin B. Stapleton and Melesia Rhodes as they dedicate their experiences and knack for Kansas communities and politics towards educating and better informing the people of Southeast Kansas of how the Topeka establishment and partisan politics wreak havoc on hard-working, everyday folks.Support the show2025-02-2827 min
Interview Secrets That Get You The JobThe Mentally Strong Leader- interview with author, Scott MautzScott Mautz joins us to talk about his new book, The Mentally Strong Leader - Build the Habits to Productivity, Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors. He's a brilliant Leader and this book could literally change your life! It's already really affecting mine.
Again, thank you for being such a great audience over the years!
- Melesia2024-06-2832 minInterview Secrets That Get You The JobThe 2nd to the last showQuick PSA for the final show- this is my review of his book on Amazon
Life changing!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
Generally I am a speed reader but for once, I have had to stop and read and re-read portions of this book to just bask in each of the concepts. This caused me to re-analyze issues I've faced in both my professional and personal life over the years and reconsider my response, in light of Scott Mautz's advice.
Sometimes this book has me congratulating myself for certain strengths while also realizing I have room to grow...2024-06-2604 min
Interview Secrets That Get You The JobDon't Embrace Change... Master It- With Jim FrawleyToday I'm speaking with Jim Frawley a speaker, consultant, author and human being who is teaching others to master change in their life.
Our world is changing minute by minute but Jim has some great ways to really see what is happening and to master how you react to it. www.jimfrawley.com
Also so grateful to Feedspot for featuring this podcast on two of their lists
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Sunbeam ChatsWomen's Haven W/ Melesia AdderleySend us a textThis week around the world we are celebrating International Women's Day, which is recognized on March 8th. This year's theme is "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress" In honour of this special day, this episode is dedicated to all women, because this topic is something we all have to deal with throughout our lives, and we should indeed invest in each other. In this episode Melesia Adderley, the Founder & CEO of Women's Haven speaks about why she started her company and so much more. Women’s Ha...2024-03-0241 min