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Commerce ConversationsThe Promise of Digital Banking, with Melissa StevensMelissa's BackgroundEarly Life: Melissa was born and raised outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a strong family influence from her mother, a teacher and mathematician, and her father, a Vietnam vet and entrepreneur in tech and education.Career Path: Started in financial services due to her interest in combining tech and numbers. Joined Citi, eventually moving to Fifth Third Bank.Career Highlights and ChallengesCiti: Melissa shared highs, such as working with smart colleagues and leading tech initiatives like being the first to launch a banking app on the Apple Watch. Lows included internal factions and missed...2024-06-2540 min
Startup Canada PodcastRedefining Screen Time for Kids with Melissa CashPok Pok is an award-winning digital play company redefining how kids play and learn on devices. Melissa previously served as a Product Designer for The Walt Disney Company, was Head of Operations at renowned game studio Snowman and has led marketing and PR at start-ups both in Canada and Europe. She’s also an advocate and start-up mentor for women in tech and underrepresented founders. The post Redefining Screen Time for Kids with Melissa Cash first appeared on Startup Canada.2024-05-2145 min
So You Wannabe a Farmer48 Seconds Closer to SpringWinter is an uncertain time on the farm. Hungry predators find their way onto the property, rain forces sheep and pigs to seek shelter in the usual spots, and the goats - who despise rain - pile together under the eaves and on the front porch of the house. Garden planning is in full swing, regardless of whether those plans will actually be followed! Plus, frickin' chickens, a new rooster, the imminent arrival of baby goats and more...All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm......2023-12-2947 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerHomesteading is a MindsetSurprise and Happy Holidays! A little treat from Melissa and Wendy along with apologies for seemingly sneaking off under the cover of darkness without a word of warning or a decent goodbye. (We call that the Spence Sneak-off.) Enjoy the update!All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram:@so_you_wannabe_a_farmerMel...2023-12-1751 min
We've Been ReynoldsedAcademic RendevousSpencer is home from his first semester at university and we can't wait to hear all about what he has been up to! First year is hard! So many new things to explore; new struggles and triumphs. First time being an independent adult! Did he do his dishes? His laundry? Go to class?!? Listen along as we chat about 1st semester with Spence!2023-12-1133 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerShade Cloth Hurts My HeartSummer is in full swing. Wendy and Melissa contemplate the viability of garden vision glasses to help in identifying green vegetables on green plants. Brea, the beloved Barbados black belly sheep, is pregnant and the jury is still out on two of her closest pals, Torn Ear and No Tag (no, really, those are their names). Unlike in the big city, drunk dialing on a farm leads to another unexpected delivery of chicks leading Melissa to consider installing a Breathalizer on Wendy's phone to prevent future episodes. And that's only one half the story!All th...2023-07-1255 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerWhen you Give a Sheep a HaircutJune means the end of the school year, graduation, the summer solstice, the time when gardens take off, animals are busy eating the abundant greenery, sheep get sheared, s'mores are made and consumed, harvesting begins, and we get outside as much as possible. Melissa and Wendy share details of their individual domains and ponder aspects of kashrut, or the Jewish laws governing food consumption. It should be very obvious that the hosts have no idea what they are talking about and any information on the topic should be doubled, if not triple-checked for accuracy. Now on...2023-06-3053 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerIt's Been a MinuteWell, we took an unexpected break. Life got in the way, what can I say? Sorry 'bout that! We're back now. Listen in to hear what's been happening. There are animals, holidays, kitchen discoveries, budding plants, and so much more of the goodies you know you love. Thanks for hanging in there and we hope you enjoy the latest episode.All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple P...2023-06-051h 05So You Wannabe a Farmer'Tis the SeasonSpring is officially here! Seedlings and flowers are popping, eggs are hatching, the trees are filling with leaves. Sheep get succumb to deadly parasites, heavy storms cause damage and destroy farm structures, and bees swarm. Joy! Come see what the spring has in store on Chutzpah Hollow. It's been quite a season so far, and we've only just begun (I hear a song there).All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate a...2023-04-251h 01
ClassicRock981Melissa Spence Classic Rock Intern InterviewMelissa Spence Classic Rock Intern Interview by ClassicRock9812023-04-1302 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerAsparagaphobiaWendy self diagnoses what Melissa dubs "asparagaphobia," otherwise known as fear of commitment. This disorder can be identified by high anxiety brought on by the realization that you planted asparagus in your garden and you won't see the fruits of your labor for three years. There are chicken births and chicken deaths and even a broody hen. Wendy forages for wildflowers to make flavored vinegar in honor of her grandmother. Melissa, a.k.a. The Impatient Gardener, accidentally sacrifices a few tomato plants when it is obviously too cold to move them to the greenhouse. And that's ju...2023-04-0154 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerAnother Another OneA beautiful tiara is perfect for any occasion, especially International Women's Day! However, the flashing lights and multicolored flowers can feel slightly inappropriate when the conversation turns to butchering lambs.It's been a challenging week on the farm with two lamb births that didn't go as expected, and construction on the house feels never-ending. Wendy experiences another way of "dispatching" one of the animals and explains why it matters what method she chooses. Meanwhile, Melissa is feeling especially lyrical and - a word of caution as you may need to turn down the volume - b...2023-03-161h 00So You Wannabe a FarmerI Don't Even Know How to Respond to ThatIt's a busy time on the farm! Spring preparations are underway indoors and out. Lambs are dropping while poultry is finding its way to the freezer, and such is life on Chutzpah Hollow. In the kitchen, Wendy whips up homemade cream cheese and French pastries and Melissa goes berserk over some black bean soup she made from her home grown beans. ...And there's still the mystery of what inspired the title of the episode. All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Tha...2023-03-0655 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerIt's Not a Weekend without a Significant BruiseCheck out what seeds we are starting indoors, both on the farm and in the 'burbs. We cover soil blocking, wool pellets, sanitizing your seed starting mix, and watering seedlings. But where do you put all these plant babies when it's time to go outside, especially when you have lots of space on your farm? It's time for lambs to be separated from their moms, and while it's not quite Silence of the Lambs, let's just say they aren't pleased with the situation. The permanent chicken coop gets moved to the upper pasture for easy access to egg...2023-02-1851 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerMore Schmaltzy GoodnessDid you miss us? We've returned to kick-off 2023 with our usual ponderings, quick-witted banter, some new discoveries, and a bunch of shenanigans. You know, same as before but with just a bit more experience! Come join us as we catch you up on the latest updates from Chutzpah Hollow and the suburban gardens of Chez Spence. All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.F...2023-02-0253 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerUdder Excitement and Shear TerrorWell folks, Season 3 is officially complete! Wendy and Melissa review their fondest memories and standout moments from the year. Tune in to reflect along with them as they take a stroll through the successes, learnings (not failures!), and "udder" triumphs!See you soon for Season 4!*Please note: this episode was recorded while Melissa was on vacation and without the usual equipment, so the sound quality is a bit less clear.All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening...2023-01-0757 min
Cosmic Roadmap with Melissa LambourUnlocking Divine Transformation with AlyseMarie WarrenIf you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the persistent roadblocks, unfulfilled promises, and lack of support from those around you, despite all your hard work to create a safe space to rest, heal, and process your success, then this episode is for you!
Today I am chatting with AlyseMarie Warren about how her astrogeo map and energy lines helped her to identify her purpose and shine brighter.
AlyseMarie Gallagher Warren is a multi-bestselling author, a Master healer, and the go-to “spiritual sidekick” for high-level leaders. She helps high-achieving women who have created six- and seven-figure busi...2023-01-0238 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerEat the FrogSo many references to frogs in this episode, and one involves a song! There is also a chicken crossing a road (no joke). Wendy practices a new skill...relaxing! Silence of the Lambs gets a few shout outs, and among the non-farm related content, Wendy talks about how much of her family Thanksgiving was sourced directly from the farm. Back in Rockville, Melissa has some winter growing successes to share. Believe it or not, Wendy acquires a new animal (a pet!). All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...2022-12-1654 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerMy Sheep Love is RealThe holiday season is here! That means a very bad day for certain turkey residents of Chutzpah Hollow. Wendy's favorite holiday means lots of farm grown food on the table to share with family and friends. And while the freezer is stocked with turkey, Wendy must reconcile her love of the OG chickens and her distain for the "meat monsters" whose only reason for being is as food for her family. Meanwhile back in Rockville, Melissa admits worms just aren't for her. In other words, they didn't make it through the season. Fortunately, her fondness for bees - and v...2022-11-2945 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerChaotic PandemoniumMelissa questions whether she and Wendy will ever run out of things to talk about and Wendy responds that while life on the farm can sometimes feel routine, according to Sam, it exists in a state of "chaotic pandemonium"... so no. There should continue to be lots to discuss. Some of this week's topics include Melissa and Wendy reminiscing about their experiences with high school math and other fond memories from the 80s; how much we rely on other people for our daily needs vs. 100 years ago; how exactly a turkey drowns in its water dish, and the cost of...2022-11-2154 min
Dream Nation LoveEpisode 1. The History, Trauma, and Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn.This five-part series brings attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Crisis in the US. MMIW cases are also prevalent in Canada but this series highlights the situation in America. The systemic struggle is so complex that it would take years to cover all the stories. These MMIWR true crime episodes are different from the usual Dream Nation Love format. They are the first multi-episode story that DNL has published.
The idea for the MMIWR (R standing for relatives) series originated from a conversation I had six years ago with my sister-in-law. I first noticed airport signs in Washington...2022-11-0350 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerHappy Birthday, Melissa!Melissa celebrates another trip around the sun, the friends reveal how "the sausage gets made," and Melissa reveals her top ten takeaways from a recent visit to Chutzpah Hollow. Spoiler alert: Turkeys are still super-dumb. What more is there to say...just take a listen!All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram:@so_you_wannabe_a_farmer...2022-11-0258 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerBreakfast of ChampionsThis week Wendy is celebrating Sukkot on the farm, one of the Jewish harvest festivals. and the joy and bounty of fall. Melissa buys herself a birthday greenhouse in preparation for winter, and the bees get a mite treatment. The results are in...lambing 2022 can officially be declared a success! Wendy's tom turkey decides he his her protector. Maybe a livestock guardian turkey? All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and rev...2022-10-2347 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerLife Lessons: Brought to You by CovidA relatively mild but extremely exhausting case of Covid takes Wendy down and teaches her some lessons along the way (not to mention some interesting, possibly fever-induced ponderings). While she didn't buy property during the pandemic, Melissa did fulfill another dream of hers - becoming a certified coach. Lambing continues, holidays abound, foraging, canning, and gardening, too! All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.2022-10-1256 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerTo Life...L'Chaim!Baby lambs have arrived. I repeat, baby lambs have arrived on Chutzpah Hollow! Wendy is almost an official farmer now. Owning a tractor is the only thing between Wendy and being an official farmer according to Melissa's very unscientific system. Thirty new turkeys arrive, and while they are proving not to be the smartest animal on the farm, Wendy has a fondness for them and is excited to raise more. The boys eat their first duck (and love it) and the family tries venison for the first time. How did you spend your Labor Day weekend? Wendy's was spent c...2022-09-281h 00So You Wannabe a FarmerThe Waiting is the Hardest PartSure, we're Tom Petty fans, who isn't? But this waiting involves pregnant sheep on the verge of delivery. Meanwhile, other comings and goings include a new batch of turkeys in (whose brains are the size of a pecan and bodies are the size of a small dog, according to Wendy) , more of the greenhouse out. Pickup truck in, adolescent mini cows (possibly) out. Puppy shenanigans ensue requiring reinstatement of the avian ICU in the garage as one of the turkeys recover. And most importantly, when can Wendy be officially called a Farmer? These important questions a...2022-09-1652 min
Bold as Brass PodcastLuke SpenceA nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode we talk to Luke Spence (newly appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music) who tells us about starting out as a flute player, we hear about his group Anima Brass, and he tells us all about the processes and procedures behind his debut solo album 20th Century Art Songs. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com2022-09-1143 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerWelcome Home, Jerome!It's back to school time at Chutzpah Hollow (and in most of the rest of the country)! That means football games in 95 degree heat, returning to schedules, and lots of transitions on the farm. Among them, Wendy barters two Nubian billy goats for one Nigerian dwarf billy named Jerome, lamb watch and related preparations continue, a new garden is established, and a pickup truck is (finally) on the horizon. Oh, and a bunch of turkey poults will soon be delivered.Back in the 'burbs, Melissa harvests beans, tomatillos, and butternut squash. But most exciting is the honey...2022-09-0755 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerA Bad Day for Chickens (Warning: Graphic Content)A So You Wannabe a Farmer first! We record from an undisclosed, remote location. In other words, while Melissa was at the beach on vacation eating ice cream and playing mini golf. Meanwhile, Wendy toiled away on the farm in the heat of August processing chickens, but also creating community.As only good friends do, Melissa corrects Wendy's proclivity to refer to worm castings as worm casings (which was fortunately well received). Udder watch continues as the sheep continue to gestate and lambing comes ever nearer. Wendy finds her people at a local livestock association and meeting a...2022-08-291h 00So You Wannabe a FarmerClarify and SimplifyWelcome back! It's year two on Chutzpah Hollow and things are getting serious! It's time to stop messing around to get down to business beginning with the First Annual Chutzpah Hollow Shareholder's Meeting where Wendy and the boys reflect on the past year and plan for the future.With summer in full swing, we cover managing garden chaos and preparing for fall gardening, the state of Wendy's kitchen as she embarks on her preservation bonanza of dehydrating, canning, and freezing the bounty. Melissa shares a tip she learned on one of her favorite YouTube channels, The Gardening C...2022-08-1957 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerHappy Farmiversary!On this week's episode, the last of the season, Wendy and Melissa reflect on the one year anniversary of Chutzpah Hollow. Animals and lawn mowers have come and gone, Wendy learned to enjoy gardening, and most shockingly, her children are still speaking to her! Another milestone - Wendy learns to let go. YouTube and the interwebs continue to supplement her efforts to figure it out on her own (and in most cases, successfully). And in their typical conversational style, the friends go off on a tangent about the mating habits of ducks before returning to their reflections on the...2022-07-2953 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerCare for a Cup of Worm Tea?The heat is on! While it's still July, it feels like August in both NC and MD. Wendy's garden is taking off and turning wild and she is experimenting with companion planning. Melissa is busy pruning tomatoes and squash. Surprisingly, she has decided to invite a new species of critter into the backyard garden... no spoilers! The topic takes a turn away from the farm and veers toward the question of "What do you do?" before returning to Chutzpah Hollow for an update on the status of the various animals. Want to know more? Tune in!Follow u...2022-07-1554 min
Journey With CareMelissa Spence | Resilient and StrongPartner with work of CareImpact and Journey With Care!https://careimpact.ca/donateMelissa shares her journey of growing up in a Christian home within Poplar River First Nation and the challenges she faced in finding her voice in a patriarchal church environment. She delves into her struggle with reconciling her leadership roles in the corporate world versus the church, and how she drew strength from her faith to overcome these obstacles. The conversation touches on themes of reconciliation, both with God and within the community, highlighting the need for open dialogue, respect, and unity...2022-07-1555 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerThe Vecna of Garden PestsMelissa and Wendy ponder the "Florida weave" tomato trellising technique and question whether it is real or a made-up internet thing. This led to a lesson on determinate vs. indeterminate tomatoes, how to hand pollinate squash plants, and (logically) culminated in a discussion of amphibian intercourse. Melissa reports on her recent hive investigation, and realizes that the honey harvest will coincide with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Wendy has a scuffle with the new rooster, Goliath, on the same weekend as a sheep mishap that leaves her with a bruised hip. On a positive note, she did meet a new...2022-07-0853 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerI Did a Thing!Chutzpah Hollow is a busy place this time of year! Wendy says goodbye and thank you to the pigs and hello to a freezer full of meat. The yard becomes fully fenced in allowing for a more secure farm and greater free-ranging opportunities for the growing flock, and two livestock guardian dogs (puppies, really) join the family and begin to learn that they are more than just adorable little floofs. But that's not all! There are still more four-legged friends and even some two-legged ones settling into their new home on Wendy's nine acres. Come take a listen!2022-06-2848 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Be In Alignment With Your Purpose w/ Melissa BauknightHow do you align your work with your core values and truly who you are?Melissa Bauknight is a Business Alignment Coach for Solopreneurs, Leadership Coach and Entrepreneur. She is the CEO & Founder of The Ripple Connection where she coaches women on mindset, life alignment and living a life of purpose. She considers herself a safe community facilitator for professional women who want to break glass ceilings, break out of boxes and break new ground!! Melissa created a tight community of soul-centered high achieving women who are done playing by other people’s rules and ar...2022-06-2321 min
Indigenous Vision Podcast59. Embracing Changes!IVPodcast Ep. 59| Embracing Changes!
This week the Indigenous Vision Youth Coordinator, Faye Poley, joins Souta and Melissa to talk about all the incredible change and opportunities brewing! Faye is heading to New York at the end of the month with a crew from the Grantmakers for Girls of Color organization while Melissa contemplates moving to Missoula, we're embracing change and loving it!
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Self Defense C...2022-06-1123 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerCounting Sheep...and Coming up ShortMelissa and Quinn come to visit Chutzpah Hollow to enjoy the scenery and offer a couple sets of helping hands. Unfortunately, they turn out not to be the only visitors as some very unwelcome guests show up and homestead life gets a reality check. While Wendy deals with a tragic situation, her new community of homesteading friends show up for her and we learn that "homesteading people really are the very best people."Listener note: This episode deals with the death of livestock. Follow us on Instagram:NEW @so_you_wannabe_a_fa...2022-06-0958 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerCrying, Swearing, or Having Fun?Melissa returns to the farm and this time brings Chris along. It's a quick visit but while he's there he comes to a surprising conclusion. The teenage chickens begin to free range and enjoy running around the farm looking like creatures from Jurassic Park. Melissa, reflecting on 9 months since Wendy "bought the farm" shares what she has learned about her friend. and Wendy does the same. Along with the excitement of spring on the farm comes another broken farm machine, followed by the further breakdown of Wendy's confidence in herself. A discussion about gender roles ensues, and the co...2022-05-2451 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerBad Behavior Results in BaconIt's Passover, Easter, Ramadan, and Hindu new year, and to celebrate these auspicious days, Wendy brings home two new sheep. (But does she really need an excuse to add more animals to the Chutzpah Hollow flock?) Thor the ram stops by for a few months to fulfill his "duty" and gets right to work! On a more serious note, Wendy and Melissa contemplate spirituality as experienced through the natural world...and then there are the naughty pigs.! Wendy vs. machines part II (or maybe part III?) and contemplation over why we find machines so incredibly frustrating! Plus, other fun...2022-05-191h 03
Indigenous Vision PodcastCultural Humility with Lea WetzelWelcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision!
This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) are joined by Lea Wetzel who was a part of our most recent Cultural Humility March 2022 Cohort. Lea is an Indigenous Blackfoot woman who is using her life experiences to help others heal and find the support they need to live better. Lea is the VP at North Central Montana Human Trafficking and MMIP Task-Force, a Drop-in Center Coordinator/Trainer/Indigenous Recovery support at Montana's Peer Network among many other things.
The...2022-05-1528 min
The Truth Will Not Be SilencedThe Education CrisisIn today's episode, we will talk about The Education Crisis with Dr. Natassia Spence Carswell. We'll discuss the controversial topic of The Education Crisis pre-and post The Pandemic that needs to be shared that allows us to be seen, to be heard, and to be human. As a professional woman, with over 28 years in the workforce, I am a 15 year highly qualified, instructional specialist, veteran educator who has been on the front lines helping to ensure that every student that is in my classroom receives the best education and because of the color of my skin. Sharing our stories a...2022-05-0438 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like SpringtimeIt's officially spring on Chutzpah Hollow! "Ram Day" is around the corner and preparations are underway. The pigs are getting big and frisky, resulting in some new adventures (more like trouble-shooting), and Wendy admits to only listening to two TWO episodes of this here podcast. Fortunately, Melissa notes Wendy's many other great qualities that cancel out her bad behavior:). The Maryland garden gets a mushroom bed, as spring planting begins. There is so much to do that Melissa wakes up in the middle of the night thinking about where to plant things. Scientific musings and trivia abound and much m...2022-04-2751 min
Cosmic Roadmap with Melissa LambourTrusting Your Intuition with AlyseMarie WarrenEpisode 15
Trusting your own intuition and inner knowing can be hard but once you learn to do it, it can be life-changing.
My guest today, AlyseMarie Warren, learned all about trusting her intuition and allowed it to guide her to the places that she connects with.
After our Astrogeo session, AlyseMarie understood why she felt called to specific places and how to connect with them even when she wasn’t physically there.
AlyseMarie is a Master healer and the go-to “spiritual sidekick” for high-level leaders. She helps high-achieving women that have create...2022-04-1827 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerGimme a Little KishkeWhat's a Kishke, you ask? Listen and find out! Melissa and Wendy break down their in-person reunion and what has changed since Melissa's last visit to Chutzpah Hollow, including a surprise declaration on the farm population (followed by an apology!). The baby cow starts solid food, pigs get a little rude, and the sheep... well, the sheep just continue to do their thing and look pretty.Melissa finally gets to don the protective gear, light up the smoker, open the hive, and take a peek inside. All this and more in Episode 23!Follow us...2022-04-1750 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerBonus: Manhattan on the FarmFor the second time in SYWBAF history, a special guest joins the conversation. Wendy's niece, Elyssa, leaves the big city and spends a few days experiencing farm life. while Wendy takes her first work trip in over two years. Join us as we see the farm animals in a new light, in particular, her many thoughts on the chickens and their eggs. A Jewish educator, Elyssa helps us delve a little deeper into the concept of shmita, shares her complicated feelings about kashrut (kosher) laws and their application in our contemporary society. Listen carefully so you don't miss Molly's c...2022-04-0448 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerIt's a Girl!Spring is in the air and a baby animal is headed to Chutzpah Hollow (and who knows, maybe there are other babies on the way...)! The new chicks are hanging out in the garage making a mess in their enclosure (and annoying Wendy) for another couple of weeks while they prepare to join the rest of the flock outside. Melissa becomes an official beekeeper. and recalls the details of bringing home the hive. Other spring activities begin, and with them come plans for new additions to the garden. All this and more in Episode 21!Follow us on I...2022-03-2154 min
Break the Diet CycleIs It Wrong For You To Be Eating Out So Much? with Shana from @the.nutrition.teaDo you remember hearing the words “hay comida en casa? Or “there’s food at home” whenever you asked your Mom to go to get pizza on the way home after school?
The expectation to ALWAYS eat at home (or else risk being wasteful and unhealthy) sticks with us! Especially if like Dalina - your Mom did EVERYTHING by hand and taught you not to waste money.
Or maybe your Mom would always say “this is so bad” if relying on take-out for dinner. If you had ANY of these experiences, it makes sense if you feel gui...2022-03-1442 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerNaughty BitsThis week's topics range from the philosophical to the phallic. As springtime approaches, Wendy recalls memories of tulips in Battery Park after 9/11, feels the maternal pangs of farm babies, and (yet again) considers bringing home some new animals. Melissa admits to not admitting to Chris what a horrible job she did pruning bushes in the backyard, the benefits of using alfalfa pellets in your garden, and preparing for the arrival of her beehive. Turns out Wendy isn't the only one with plans to expand the farm, young Sam has aspirations, too!All this and more on Episode 20!2022-03-1250 min
Indigenous Vision PodcastCultural Humility - Principle 4Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision!
This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) breakdown the fourth principle of Cultural Humility: Advocating and maintaining institutional accountability that parallels the three principles above. While individual development is essential, it is insufficient as a standalone process to redirect the social hierarchy and structural inequality that set the stage for unequal service/provider dynamics like health care delivery and care. Organizations and institutions are required as well to examine their unexamined processes and structures to participate actively in system transformation. J...2022-03-0432 min
THE MANITOBA MONEYSHOT PODCASTTuesday Titter - MELISSA SPENCE REVISITED.I talk 'bout the previous episode interview with MELLISA SPENCE and it's opening bit, RITZIK BEAT BILKO.
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linktr.ee/themanitobamoneyshotpodcast2022-03-0114 minSo You Wannabe a FarmerIs it Spring Yet???In this week's episode, Wendy feels powerful after chopping down a tree (it was a small tree, but still...) in order to grow mushrooms. A short discussion of foraging ensues including the dangers of relying on an app to determine whether a mushroom is poisonous. Signs of spring tempt Wendy to start her outdoor vegetable garden way too soon, so Melissa pushes her own addiction - indoor seed starting - on her friend. Aquaponics plans proceed, fruit and nut trees accumulate, and the debate over soil vs. dirt continues. All this and more!Follow us on Instagram:2022-03-0154 min
Indigenous Vision PodcastCultural Humility - Principle 3Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision!
This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) breakdown the third principle of Cultural Humility: Developing mutually beneficial partnerships with communities on behalf of individuals and defined populations. This asks us to seek and honor the expertise that resides in the communities we serve in non-paternalistic, mutually beneficial alliances. Join our next training or schedule one with our Indigenous, female-led team!
The Cultural Humility model provides a method to advocate and maintain accountability by redressing the power imbalances in o...2022-02-2738 min
THE MANITOBA MONEYSHOT PODCASTMELISSA SPENCE shoots on STONER WITCH RADIO.Audio extraordinaire MELISSA SPENCE calls in from her home in Las Vegas to reflect on her broadcasting career. From finding inspiration from The Hilarious House of Frightenstein, she recalls how she made her way from partying in the village to programming head at NCI's Streetz FM. Melissa also talks about her Stoner Witch Radio show, Stoner Witch Records (the music distribution company she founded), and a whole lot more! Plus, Ritzik Beat Bilko.
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www.linktr.ee/themanitobamoneyshotpodcast2022-02-261h 00So You Wannabe a FarmerBaby it's Cold InsideOn this week's episode, Wendy and family are without heat when the oil tank runs dry late on a Saturday night. It wouldn't be a typical week on Chutzpah Hollow without major changes on the farm including the addition of one species and the departure of another. Melissa continues her new task of correcting misinformation that was shared on the last episode and Wendy blows Melissa's mind when she describes a new animal she hopes to bring to the farm. Chicken drama continues as does bee education. All this and more!Follow us on Instagram:...2022-02-1956 min
Indigenous Vision PodcastCultural Humility - Principle 2Welcome to the Cultural Humility Podcast Series presented by Indigenous Vision!
This week Souta Calling Last (Executive Director & Trainer) and Melissa Spence (Producer & Trainer) breakdown the second principle of Cultural Humility: Recognition and mitigation of inherent power imbalances. How are you positioning yourself, work, institution in the world? Learn the ways we can redress the power imbalances and let us recognize that the Cultural Humility framework is inherently anti-racist work and what action it requires from us to be effective. Join our next training or schedule one with our Indigenous, female-led team!
The Cultural Humility mo...2022-02-1837 min