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IngenioUsLeading with Fearless Grace: A Woman President’s Playbook for Resilient InnovationIn this inspiring episode of IngenioUs, host Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, the 14th—and only the second woman—president of Washington & Jefferson College. With over twodecades of leadership experience and a powerful personal story shaped by trailblazing women mentors, Dr. MacLeod Walls offers a compelling vision for the future of liberal arts education. From her early aspirations as a faculty member to her discovery of a natural strength for administration, Elizabeth shares how resilience, optimism, and a sense of urgency have shaped her leadership. She opens up about navigating gendered expectations, making the c...2025-04-2249 min
Faith, Frontlines and FortuneFaith, Frontlines, and Fortune - Episode 41: Empowering Women Veterans Through Faith, Community, and Purpose with Melissa WashingtonIn this episode of Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune, host Anderson Salgado has a powerful conversation with Melissa Washington, founder of a global organization dedicated to supporting women veterans. They explore the critical role of community, mentorship, and faith in helping veterans transition into civilian life. Melissa shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind building a support network that addresses the unique challenges faced by female veterans, including mental health, identity, and resilience.While not mentioned directly in the conversation, an important program related to suicide prevention is TechForTroops.org, which connects with veterans through platforms like...2025-04-0739 min
Friends & Fellow Citizens#168: Securing Texas-sized Restoration of Law and Order at the U.S.-Mexico Border ft. Melissa FordFor too long, the southern border of the U.S. has been a vulnerability for American national security, sovereignty, and immigration policymaking. And with Texas bearing the brunt of the border crisis, what do these challenges and dangers to the American people look like? Melissa Ford, Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign, warns about the major security and sovereignty threat from Mexican drug cartels. She also calls for stronger comprehensive policies to uphold American values of legal immigration, national security, and the rule of law.Learn more about TPPF...2025-04-0759 min
The YMyHealth PodcastMarch PreviewWhat's happening in March at YMyHealth? Podcast Co-Hosts Melissa Schenkman and Julie Woon are heading on the road to join Fight CRC in Washington, DC, to amplify the voices of colorectal cancer survivors, their caregivers, and advocates to highlight the importance of colorectal cancer awareness and education, particularly for millennials. Melissa discusses the alarming statistics regarding early-onset colorectal cancer and introduces YMyHealth's upcoming March episodes that include featuring topics that rarely receive coverage, including age disparities in healthcare, scananxiety, a rare condition of pregnancy and telemedicine. Melissa encourages listener engagement and community involvement in their upcoming March 31st Q...2025-03-0313 minThe YMyHealth PodcastPreview of Fight CRC's 2025 Call-on Congress and InitiativesDo you know what efforts are being made in the fight against the skyrocketing numbers of young-onset colorectal cancer (under age 50) diagnoses and who is putting up the fight to protect your health? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Fight CRC, Federal Policy Manager, and young-onset colorectal cancer survivor, Ben White, MPP, who shares his personal journey from cancer to his role in CRC advocacy and federal health policy work. The conversation highlights the upcoming Fight CRC Call-on Congress event in Washington, DC, where the YMyHealth Team will be live to support young-onset...2025-02-2434 min
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert254. Are Sealants Better Than Silver Diamine Flouride (SDF)? - Peter Milgrom, DDSElevated GP - Click here to join Elevated.GP Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Peter Milgrom is Professor of Oral Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry and adjunct Professor of Health Services in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. He directs the Northwest Center to Reduce Oral Health Disparities. He holds academic appointments at Case Western University, University of Rochester, and University of California, San Francisco. He maintains a dental practice limited to the care of fearful patients...2025-01-3130 min
The Border ChronicleReporter's Notebook: Melissa Talks About a New Binational Investigation on Border Militarization and Drownings in the Rio GrandeOn Sunday, The Washington Post, El Universal in Mexico, and Lighthouse Reports published “Death and Deterrence in the Rio Grande,” a yearlong investigation on drowning deaths of asylum seekers. As the U.S.-Mexico investigations editor for Lighthouse Reports, I helped collect the data, did reporting, and coordinated the binational investigation.
We wanted to examine how border militarization, including Texas’ Operation Lone Star, contributes to the growing number of drowning deaths in the Rio Grande/Río Bravo.
As a longtime border reporter, I had never encountered a comprehensive, binational investigation of this issue, so a year ago, w...2024-12-1029 min
Behind The MissionBTM197 – Melissa Washington – Women Veterans AllianceShow SummaryOn today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of ou...2024-12-0331 min
W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning PodcastShaking Up The Consciousness: The Ethics of Cultural Heritage and How We Live and Die with Melissa KerinIn this episode, Melissa Kerin, Professor of Art History at Washington and Lee University and Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics, discusses this year’s theme for the Mudd Center: “How We Live and Die.” As a Buddhist art historian, she presents a unique perspective on the meaning of life and death and the moral questions that shape the human condition. We discuss the history of the Mudd Center, the importance of storytelling for all of us as we process the reality of death and the way in which Buddhism addresses finality, particularly through its sacred artistic traditi...2024-10-0840 min
Mind Your Own Karma - Beyond The BandageS3E37 - THE HISTORY OF ADOPTION FROM AN ADOPTEE'S PERSPECTIVE! ADOPTEE, PROF. REBECCA WELLINGTONRebecca's career in education started on the ocean, sailing around the world on a traditionally rigged tall ship. Through this two-year global circumnavigation Rebecca trained for a US Coast Guard captain's license and went on to work in non-profit outdoor education, teaching kids to sail on the Charles River in Boston and later on the Puget Sound of Washington State.
Rebecca Wellington is an adoptee and author of the book Who Is a Worthy Mother, An Intimate History of Adoption.
She was driven to write a history of adoption in the United S...2024-09-1048 min
Bomb LifeGreen and Lean: How Going Green Boosts Your Health and Fitness With Heather White | 231 Are you ready to go green? Welcome This Week's Guest Heather White Heather White is a national thought leader, expert, and advocate on sustainability, green living, environmental health, climate policy, and the mental health impacts of the climate crisis. The founder & CEO of the nonprofit OneGreenThing, White is a frequent spokesperson in the national media has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, and MSNBC, quoted in The Washington Post, the New York Times, and Teen Vogue and has testified before Congress. Visit her site HERE Green and...2024-08-0148 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert231. Vince Kokich Jr, DDS - Rethinking OrthodonticsJOIN JOURNAL CLUB Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. Since then he has rem...2024-07-251h 06
The Loss EncountersKaren Washington: Building a Fair Food SystemKaren Washington is a trailblazer in urban agriculture who tirelessly advocates for equal access to nutritious food.Raised in New York City, Karen's journey into activism began in the late 1980s, fueled by her career as a physical therapist and her direct experiences with the disparities in access to healthy produce. Her transformative efforts led to the creation of the Garden of Happiness in the Bronx, a community garden that symbolizes hope and empowerment. She channeled her efforts into promoting and protecting urban green spaces. Challenging the notion that our food system is merely "broken," Karen...2024-05-2336 min
Strange Darkness RadioEchoes From The Other Side: An Evening With Melissa LockettWelcome to Strange Darkness Radio, episode 47. On tonight’s episode, Bobby Washington, Carolyn Grey, and Amy Tydeman welcome guest Melissa Lockett, a seasoned empathic medium, aura reader, and paranormal investigator. She co-founded and leads the Sacramento Paranormal Intuitive Research Investigation Team (S.P.I.R.I.T), which offers full paranormal investigations, cleansing and blessing services, and resources for those who need help with the unexplained. Join us as we learn more about her expertise within the realm of the supernatural and spirit worlds and how she uses her gifts to help others.
Amy discusses her first aura...2024-05-171h 44The Border ChronicleThe Case for Open Borders: A Podcast with John WashingtonA defining issue of this century will be people on the move and where they settle. Wealthier countries like the U.S. are responding by walling themselves off from the rest of the world and investing in deterrence and detention, which only contributes to more deaths and misery while providing no long-term solutions.
There must be a better way. This was John Washington’s thought as he launched his latest book project, The Case for Open Borders, which takes a deep dive into more humane responses to global migration and examines the history of borders and nation-states, whi...2024-04-3045 min
The Above The Bar PodcastHow To Support Female Veterans | Melissa Washington🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: A Beacon of Hope with Melissa Washington 🚀
🌈 Dive into an evening of inspiration and empowerment as we host the remarkable Melissa A. Washington, founder of Women Veterans Alliance. Discover her journey from naval service to leading the charge in supporting and empowering women veterans across the nation.
🌟 Live Episode: Empowering Voices with Melissa Washington 🌟
Join us TONIGHT, February 28th at 8 PM EST, for a live session filled with stories of resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact. Melissa's multifaceted journey from the Navy to becoming an...2024-02-291h 02
Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being in aid organisations35. The #1 thing you need to transition with Nasra IsmailIn this episode, Melissa Pitotti and Nasra Ismail have a candid conversation about navigating transitions, power dynamics, and the principles of localization in the humanitarian sector. They share personal anecdotes and insights into their professional journeys, discussing the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. From experiencing shifts in power dynamics to embracing localization as a personal and professional practice, they delve into the complexities of working in the humanitarian field and the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors. Join them as they explore the intersection of personal and professional growth, which could be helpful for...2024-02-2844 min
Melissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and TruthPets, Properties & everything in between....In this week's episode and the Season 5 opener of Melissa Unscripted, nationally ranked realtor Melissa Greer and her co-host Dave Wilson discuss Dave's new puppy and Macy Gray's new friend Onyx and how our pets keep us grounded and happy. They also highlight the new luxury townhomes at The Emory on North Elm and discuss what makes a property a "Luxury" property and a little about how new developments work. They discuss the many different approaches to being successful in the real estate industry and what Melissa has found to be important in her career. Finally, they touch on...2023-12-0423 min
Hoes With FeelingsEp. 26 - Sweating the Small Stuff ft. Sydnee WashingtonThe hoes welcome the gorgeous, stunning, hilarious Sydnee Washington (Comedy Central, Inside Amy Schumer, Ziwe, Emmy Nominee, WGA Award Winner!!) to talk sweating the small stuff or not!! Can you use social media without getting in your head? How do you ask for grace when you lose your cool? Who is paying for dinner and how do we talk about it?!! Follow Sydnee at @justsydbw on Instagram and @justsydbw20 on TikTok!!
Hoes With Feelings is sponsored by Leisure Centre, your favorite vintage store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Visit the online shoppe at www.leisurecentre.shop and follow...2023-11-2957 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Cookbooks with a Strong Sense of Place and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey and Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post by Martin Baron. Then Anne Bogel from the What Should I Read Next? podcast shares a delicious reading habit.LinksThe Pale House Devil by Richard KadreyThe Dead Take the A Train by Richard KadreySandman Slim series by Richard KadreyThe Pale House Devil: Excerpt and Cover RevealCollision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post by Martin B...2023-10-1317 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert191. Peter Milgrom, DDS - SDF Application with Flu Shots? MDs can apply SDF? DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Peter Milgrom is Professor of Oral Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry and adjunct Professor of Health Services in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. He directs the Northwest Center to Reduce Or...2023-09-1736 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert190. Peter Milgrom, DDS - Are Sealants Better Than Silver Diamine Flouride (SDF)? DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Peter Milgrom is Professor of Oral Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry and adjunct Professor of Health Services in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. He directs the Northwest Center to Reduce Or...2023-09-0827 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert186. Vince Kokich Jr, DDS - Fixed or Removable Orthodontic Retainers? DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.kokicheducation.com Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Was...2023-08-1036 min
The Made Fitz ShowFinding a Healthy Balance on Your Path to Wellness - Part 2 with Erin WashingtonOn this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Erin Washington, host of Squats and Margaritas, a popular podcast that focuses on living a balanced, healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on body positivity for women of all ages. This is part two of a two part podcast series where they dig into a variety of topics, including business, motherhood, health and wellness, and being authentically you in everything that you do. Resources from this episode: Find Out More About Erin Connect with Erin on Instagram Sign Up To Work With Melissa 2023-08-0733 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert185. Dr. Jason Smithson & Dr. Ricardo Mitrani - Spear Summit Part 2 DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jason Smithson is an internationally renowned cosmetic and reconstructive dentist formerly of London’s Harley Street Medical District, he is now based in St Agnes, Cornwall where he offers dentistry, dental-education and medico-legal expert witness services World...2023-08-0546 min
Mending Families22. Mondays with Melissa - How to find community when parenting feels hardOn today’s episode, Melissa goes through some things for you to consider when searching for community. She also talks about the importance of community but a few red flags to consider to ensure that you are always on the path towards healing and growth. Community is hard to find sometimes so Melissa gives 3 points for you to consider as you “interview” communities and groups in your area.
Topics Melissa mentions:
*To find more information about the Reclaim Compassion groups, go to reclaimcompassion.com
*More information on support for foster and adoptive families in the state of Washington can be found a...2023-07-3117 minThe Made Fitz ShowFinding a Healthy Balance on Your Path to Wellness - Part 1 with Erin WashingtonOn this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Erin Washington, host of Squats and Margaritas, a popular podcast that focuses on living a balanced, healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on body positivity for women of all ages. This is actually part one of a two part podcast series where they dig into a variety of topics, including business, motherhood, health and wellness, and being authentically you in everything that you do. Resources from this episode: Find Out More About Erin Connect with Erin on Instagram Sign Up To Work With Meli...2023-07-3143 min
Architecture is PoliticalBeyond the Filter: Navigating Architecture, Design & JournalismIn this episode, guest Nigel Maynard and Kelly Beamon examines the intersection of design, architecture, and journalism.
Nigel F. Maynard is an award-winning editor and journalist who covers architecture, design, construction and homebuilding industry. He spent 14 years at Hanley Wood’s Builder Magazine and Residential Architect and was the founding editor of the now-defunct Residential Building Products digital magazine. Most recently, he was Editor-in-Chief of Custom Builder and PRODUCTS magazines. His work has appeared in countless publications, including The Washington Post, Metropolis, Architectural Record, This Old House, Arlington Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, Energy of the City, Ocean Home Ma...2023-07-131h 21Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert182. Vince Kokich Jr., DDS - Next-Level Orthodontics DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. Since then he has remained on faculty in the Department of Orthodontics as an Affiliate Assistant Pro...2023-07-0944 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert181. Jim Janakievski, DDS, MSD - Saving an Ankylosed Tooth DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim Janakievski D.D.S., M.S.D. Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a f...2023-07-0427 min
Architecture is PoliticalMLK, Rihanna, and the Evolving Landscape of Design DiscourseDesigners can draw inspiration from various elements, including artworks, photographs, or even the human emotions and stories that reside behind each project. This allows for a more profound and meaningful experience, as the design connects with its audience on a deeper level. Similarly, examining how other aspects of design, like performances and stage design, can offer valuable insights for memorial designers. In the AIP podcast, host Melissa Daniel and Christina Sturdivant Sani, native, wife, and mother, known for her exceptional work in esteemed publications like the Washington Post and CityLab, discusses Rihanna's halftime show at the 2023 Super Bowl, focusing...2023-06-291h 01Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert180. Jim Janakievski, DDS, MSD - Saving an Ankylosed Tooth DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim Janakievski D.D.S., M.S.D. Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a f...2023-06-2355 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert179. Jim Janakievski - Tooth Autotransplantation & Root BankingFollow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Janakievski is an affiliate assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington and faculty member at Spear Education. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, serves as a reviewer for several dental journals and has published on the topics of dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski received hi...2023-06-1736 min
Business Council of Westchester - Beyond The PanelBeyond the Panel - Melissa SwiftMelissa Swift, U.S. Transformation Leader, MercerMelissa Swift is the U.S. Transformation Leader at Mercer, the consultancy helping redefine the world of work. In this role, Melissa is responsible for the firm’s efforts in the areas of workforce transformation, HR transformation, HR digitization, diversity equity and inclusion, and workforce analytics. Melissa is a recognized thought leader on the subject of the future of work post-COVID: she has been quoted on the subject in Newsweek, Washington Post, Axios, and Daily Mail, and has appeared on NPR and Al-Jazeera English. Andre Peart, Found...2023-06-1015 min
Sisters-in-ServiceMelissa A. Washington - Navy Veteran and Women Veterans Alliance Founder/CEOWant to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industryI have known Melissa for awhile now - maybe 3 years and since starting this podcast I knew I wanted her to be a guest on Sisters-in-Service. Listen in as we discuss, military service, veteran status for women, how the Women Veterans Alliance (WVA) started and her 3 tips for women leaving service.Melissa A. Washington, a Navy Veteran is the CEO and Founder of Wo...2023-06-0647 min