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Conversations on Dance(453) Michael Novak, Artistic Direction of Paul Taylor Dance Company, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with Michael Novak, Artistic Director of the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company. As the company returns to the Vail Dance Festival for the first time since 2018, Novak reflects on honoring the legacy of Paul Taylor—one of the most influential figures in American modern dance—on what would have been Taylor’s 95th birthday.This special conversation offers insight into the company’s tribute performance, featuring the beloved Company B and the 50th anniversary presentation of Esplanade, a masterwork hailed f...2025-07-271h 09Conversations on Dance(448) Rebecca & Michael Catch Up: Vail Live Event tickets on sale now + Clive Barnes AwardsTickets to Conversations on Dance at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival on sale now! https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/Today it's just us as we catch up on the past few weeks: Miami City Ballet's recent announcement of Gonzalo Garcia as the new Artistic Director, Michael's time in Amsterdam, the Clive Barnes awards, and we go through all our events that are coming up at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival. You can support the Clive Barnes Foundation by donating here: https://www.clivebarnesfoundation.org/.SPONSOR:Felice Lesser Dance Theater celebrates...2025-06-1840 minConversations on Dance(425) Michael & Rebecca catch up, plus, take our listener survey!Today it's just Michael and Rebecca checking in. Please take 5 mins to take our listener survey. We want to hear from you!LINKS related to this episode:Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/UU6eFZD2WH6JCmjG7Episode with Silas Farley: https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/episodes-transcripts/416-silas-farley-teacher-and-choreographer. If you donate dance books to a local dance school, please let us know! We would love to hear about it: info@conversationsondancepod.com.Episode with Mathilde Froustey, Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-on-dance/id1128237763?i=1000413007256Golden State Ballet's Nutcracker...2024-12-0428 minConversations on Dance(406) BONUS: Q & A with Michael & Rebecca, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live on July 30, 2024 at the Vail Dance Festival. In this episode, Michael and Rebecca sit down with our Vail Dance Festival audience for a Q & A before our guest, Catherine Hurlin joins us. Our episode with Catherine is now in the feed in episode 407.Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival is generously supported by the Town of Vail. Upcoming Conversations on Dance events at the 2024 Vail Dance Festival: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/y...2024-07-3137 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 39, Episode 456: Guest: Michael Ferraro: Entrepreneurs are Risk-Takers"A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." - Sir Francis BaconMichael Ferraro is a luxury real estate professional within the Compass team based in Connecticut, the host of the "Leaders of Lifestyle" podcast, and a good friend to the show and we're ecstatic to have him back on the show today! Michael and Jay are diving into the power of repetition and doing the less exciting stuff well to set yourself up for the future, the in's and out's of podcasting, and the risks and rewards that come along w...2024-07-1857 min
One Percent BetterThe Surprising Power of Ratios: Simplifying Cooking & Life w/ Michael RuhlmanWelcome to Episode 299! Say congrats HERE : ) In this damn good conversation, acclaimed food writer and chef Michael Ruhlman joins me to explore the beauty of ratios in cooking and living a creative life. With over 30 books to his name, Michael shares insights on creativity, curiosity, and the joy of continuous learning. Don't Miss: • How understanding ratios can liberate you in the kitchen and life • The importance of being present and engaged in a world of constant information • Why Michael believes we don't have books inside us waiting to come ou...2024-06-2654 minConversations on Dance(401) Michael & Rebecca on Michael's setting of Alexei Ratmansky's 'The Fairy's Kiss'It's just us this week and we catch up on Michael's staging of Alexei Ratmansky's 'The Fairy's Kiss' at Dutch National Ballet. PLUS - JUST ANNOUNCED! Tickets for Conversations on Dance at the 2024 Vail Dance Festival are on sale now! https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2050 min
Leaders of LifestyleScot Drucker | FROM MLB TO COMPASS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISIONReal Estate Advisor | Member - Compass Sports & Entertainment DivisionInstagram @sdAdvisors Twitter @GsdAdvisors. Facebook /GSDAdvisorsAfter spending more than a decade in the professional sports industry, Scot joined looking to turn his passion for baseball and his love of his hometown into a successful real estate career. “Growing up here in Miami I’ve had the privilege of watching my city grow and become a sought-after destination for celebrities and sports figures alike”Once dubbed “the most interesting man in baseball" Scot made his mark pitching for the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers, and cont...2024-04-1329 minConversations on Dance(391) Michael Vernon, Professor of Music (Ballet) at Indiana University Jacobs School of MusicOn today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by internationally acclaimed ballet teacher and professor at Indiana University Michael Vernon. We talk to Michael about how his early artistic influences shaped his life's work as teacher and choreographer, his own philosophies of how to approach ideas in the classroom and how he is shaping the young dancers of Indiana University today. Take Michael's class on YouTube that we discuss in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMFj_pX_Oug.THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Megan Wil...2024-04-0250 minConversations on Dance(389) Michael and Rebecca check inIt's just us this week! We check in on some of the dance we have seen recently and talk about Michael's work as a repetiteur.THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Unlock your potential with the Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at the University of Oklahoma. In partnership with the prestigious Price College of Business, this innovative program is expertly designed for the aspiring arts entrepreneur, blending your creative and artistic talents with the business knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch and manage arts-related enterprises. Affordable and...2024-03-1939 minConversations on Dance(384) Bring your friends to see live dance! with Michael, Rebecca, and ScottieThis week, Michael and Rebecca welcome their friend, Scottie Norton. Since becoming friends and roommates with Michael, Scottie has been thrust into the ballet world. We talk with Scottie to get the perspective of a new dance lover: what might grab a new ballet-goer, what can the art form do to welcome new audience members, and why it's important (and fun!) to introduce your friends to live dance.We hope that this episode will inspire you all to bring a friend or family member and introduce them to the world of live dance in 2024.2024-02-1337 min
Beyond Looks: The future of eCommerce, AI and Fashion06 Michael Ferraro: Academia-driven fashion innovation (NY Fashion Institute of Technology)In this episode, Michael Ferraro, Executive Director at the FIT's D-Tech Lab, discusses his journey from art and animation to academia and fashion technology. He reflects on formative experiences, such as working on 'Tron' and founding Blue Sky Studios, and his transition to fostering collaboration and innovation in academia. Ferraro highlights the importance of kindness and respect in team dynamics and delves into the future of fashion tech, addressing the impacts of technology on design and manufacturing. He also touches on balancing live shopping with the risks of overconsumption and the potential of interactive entertainment. Central to the discussion...2024-01-301h 03Conversations on Dance(381) Michael and Rebecca, catching up after Michael's staging of 'Rodeo' at Semperoper BallettThis week, Michael and Rebecca sit down to catch up. Michael tells Rebecca about his experience over the past 3 weeks in Dresden, Germany setting Justin Peck's 'Rodeo.' We also chat about miscellaneous items including Johan Inger's Swan Lake, auditions for Golden State Ballet, and the Artistic Director opening at Lexington Ballet Company. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2340 min
Vulcan7 Podcast#60 Pursuing Higher Price Points : Michael Ferraro on Luxury ListingsIn this latest episode of Vulcan7 Coaches and Mentors, we interview real estate broker Michael Ferraro about scaling a business in the luxury space. Ferraro shares his journey from being an elementary school teacher and swim coach to becoming a successful real estate broker specializing in high-end properties. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and confidence when aiming for higher price points and discusses the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the luxury market. Ferraro also talks about the role of content creation, social media, and networking in attracting clients and maintaining relationships. He mentions that he is...2024-01-0329 minConversations on Dance(378) Michael and Rebecca's Best of 2023Michael and Rebecca sit down for our annual "Best of 2023." Hop over to our Instagram account to comment and share with us some of your fave dance moments you experienced this year: @conversationsondance.Happy New Year and thank you for your support of Conversations on Dance this past year!LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Janet Eilber on Martha Graham Dance Company in 'Cave': https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/episodes-transcripts/janet-eilber-vail-dance-festivalRussell Janzen 'On Leaving the Life of the Body: A Dancer Reports': https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/arts/dance/dancer-retirement-new-york-city-ballet.html2023-12-2751 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 16, Episode 185: Guest: Michael Ferraro: Become The Top“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Michael Ferraro is a luxury real estate professional within the Compass team based in Connecticut. Today we're discussing how the real estate market has changed due to the current economic client and how real estate professionals all over are having to adjust their tactics since what worked in the past isn't necessarily an option anymore. There are a couple little insider tips today so listen carefully to this informative convers...2023-10-2034 minConversations on DanceBONUS: Michael on Staging Justin Peck's 'Year of the Rabbit' at Nashville BalletToday's episode is a special bonus episode and cross over with Nashville Ballet's Inside the Ballet Podcast. In this episode, Michael takes the guest chair and chats with two members of the Nashville Ballet team, Briona Richardson, Senior Manager of Community Engagement and Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director. This episode gives a behind the scenes look at the work Michael did helping bring JustinPeck's 'Year Of the Rabbit' to Nashville Ballet. If you're in the Nashville area, visit nashvilleballet.com to purchase tickets for performances Sep 22-24. Listen to Nashville Ballet's Ins...2023-09-2145 minConversations on Dance(327) ‘The Night Falls’ and ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ with Michael and RebeccaIt's just Michael and Rebecca this week. We start by catch up after Michael's live events at Works & Process at the Guggenheim and Inside NYCB. Michael tells us about seeing Justin Peck's newest work at New York City Ballet, ‘Copland Dance Episodes,' then about his work on ‘The Night Falls' with Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective. See ‘The Night Falls' February 9th through 12th at Montclair State University. Tickets for ‘The Night Falls’ can be found at peakperfs.org. Watch the Works & Process event on their YouTube Channel, or click here: https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o.This Epi...2023-02-1031 min
Built HOWMichael Ferraro - The Business of Mesmerizing A lively discussion with Broker Michael Ferraro of the Leading Lifestyle Agent Team at Compass on everything from taking risks to simplifying systems, to verbal hypnosis and an unprecedented TikTok strategy. Connect with Michael at https://www.llarealestate.com/ --------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network2022-12-3027 minConversations on Dance(320) Best of 2022 with Michael and RebeccaIt's just us this week for our annual year-end wrap up. What a year 2022 has been! We list our favorite episodes from this year, our favorite performances we saw, our FOMO list of what we didn't get to see but wished we had, and we share what we learned this year.Check out our COD Reading List for some last minute gift ideas for the dance lover in your life: https://conversationsondancepod.com/cod-reading-list/Support COD: https://conversationsondancepod.com/support/This episode’s sponsors:Just in time for holiday gift-giving, DANCIO, the...2022-12-2038 minConversations on Dance(310) Michael & Rebecca: catching up from CopenhagenIt's just us this week on Conversations on Dance. Michael is in Denmark setting a ballet for choreographer Justin Peck at Royal Danish Ballet, so he fills us in on how it's going, 3 weeks in. Rebecca fills us in on how everything is going with her new baby. Links:Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWcJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcpInstagram: instagram.com/conversationsondanceFacebook: facebook.com/conversationsondanceFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriendsTwitter: twitter.com/c...2022-10-1340 minConversations on Dance(306) Michael & Rebecca: We’re Back!It's just Michael and Rebecca this week. We're back and catch up on what we have been up to this summer and we dive into some recent news. Subscribe to Conversations on Dance wherever you get your podcasts to notified of our upcoming content featuring dance this fall, all new interviews, and much more!The post (306) Michael & Rebecca: We're Back! appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1342 minLeaders of LifestyleTere Foster | TOP PROUCING AGENT IN NATIONTere Foster is one of the highest-producing residential agents in the nation based on sales volume. She has more than 30 years of experience selling residential properties in Washington. Tere and Team Foster were named to this year’s The Wall Street Journal REAL Trends The Thousand list as one of the top-ranked agent teams in the country.2022-09-1240 minLeaders of LifestyleMaggee Miggins | Mayor of Millburn, NJ & Luxury RealtorMaggee has established herself as one of the most successful and sought-after luxury real estate agents in the industry. Her passion for helping others, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, has led her to develop her team, where she serves as the CEO and Broker Associate. Maggee’s unrivaled ability to craft custom and innovative marketing strategies, while focusing on her clients’ needs, has enabled her to reach the pinnacle of the luxury real estate industry, where she has ranked in the Top 1% throughout the majority of her career.2022-06-0936 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroTuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD#232: Can I offer my baby canned tuna? Does all tuna contain mercury? Well Consumer Reports has issued an important wake-up call for the topic of mercury in tuna and its safety for babies and pregnant women. In this episode we are joined by Michael K. Hansen, PhD, he is the Senior Scientist at Consumer Reports who will be discussing the current safety guidelines for offering tuna to babies and what they found when conducting a review of various fish products containing mercury. Other Episode Related to this TopicEpisode 208 “Heavy Metals in Baby Food...2022-05-2638 minConversations on Dance(286) BONUS: Michael and Rebecca spring dance roundupIt's just Michael and Rebecca in this bonus episode, where we chat about the great dance performances we have seen over the past few months, including Royal Danish Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New York City Ballet, Ragamala, Karole Armitage's Armitage Gone Dance!, and more!Support COD: conversationsondancepod.com/supportSPONSORS:Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.________________________________LINKS:Jo...2022-05-1940 minLeaders of LifestyleCraig Oshrin | NFT Investor & Cyber RealtorCraigo! is a name you can trust. Craig Oshrin's entry into the metaverse came after his curiosity led him to wonder about Web 3. He helps those who want to get into the metaverse to purchase their first property. He wanted to be the first residential real estate agent to own his own land in the metaverse. As a residential agent, he helps people to purchase and sell real property — real-world real estate — that is in its most tangible form. As a cyberrealtor, he helps people to purchase and sell manufactured property within the metaverse.2022-04-3040 minLeaders of LifestyleAce Watanasuparp | Citizens Bank EVP of Residential Lending (NY)Ace joins Michael again to talk about the current state of the market, and more...Currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Citizens Bank for Residential Lending in New York, Ace has exceeded expectations by expanding into new markets and capturing unprecedented market share in purchase financing as well as refinancing. His reputation has allowed him to attract talented loan officers within every region Citizens Bank services.2022-04-2930 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSugarproofing Your Baby with Michael Goran, PhD#224: How much sugar is OK for my baby? According to the current dietary guidelines, it is recommended to avoid any added sugars for babies zero to twenty-four months old. To get a better understanding of why these recommendations are given, I am interviewing, professor, director and co-author Dr. Michael I. Goran, PhD who will be touching on the downsides of added sugars in baby food during the developmental stages. Dr. Goran will be providing some tips on how to SUGARPROOF your baby by offering natural sugars in place of added sugars.
Shownotes with all the li...2022-04-2821 minConversations on Dance(282) Michael & Rebecca on our 2022 listener surveyIt's just Michael and Rebecca this week as we come together for a catch up, plus we go through responses to our 2022 listener survey. Thank you to everyone who participated! Your feedback was very valuable and will help us plan our content moving forward. This past weekend we were together in Miami to see Miami City Ballet in ‘Jewels,' which we will be discussing in an upcoming episode of COD.Be sure to subscribe to COD wherever you get your podcasts. Information on the 2022 Vail Dance Festival is now available on their website. Information coming soon re...2022-04-2647 minLeaders of LifestyleMark Pruner | 2022 Q1 MARKET UPDATEMichael & Mark sit down to discuss the ever-changing Q1 Real Estate Market Update for 2022.2022-04-1826 minLeaders of LifestyleRenee Leibler | BLOCKCHAIN EXPERTBusiness/investment strategist, entrepreneur, adjunct professor, blockchain consultant with over 15 years of experience in the tech start-up space. Skilled in analysis of market opportunity, positioning of products to reach market penetration, segmentation, and distribution channels. • Adept at developing product roadmaps including integrated marketing plans to create product awareness and foster customer acquisition. • Experienced in working with engineering/technical founders. • Known for wide network of developers and investors in the blockchain industry.Certified examiner, CTCE, in tracing cryptocurrency on the blockchain using CypherTrace software.2022-04-1137 minLeaders of LifestyleRyan Garson | FOUNDER OF VERY SOCIALRyan Garson has contracted over $200 million in sales and brokered more than 500 client success stories in the past six years alone. A seasoned entrepreneur and successful deal-maker, Ryan is known in the industry for his creative, out-of-the-box approach to marketing, combining the latest technologies with targeted, cutting-edge strategies to connect sellers with the right buyers with remarkable efficiency and results.2022-04-1043 minLeaders of LifestyleJon Bijari | LUXURY BUILDERJon Bijari started in the construction industry in 2001 working for a production builder in Brooklyn, New YorkSeveral years later, he branched out and started building his own homes throughout Brooklyn and Queens. He realized that creating a product that stood out from his competitors was the direction that he wanted to pursue.Jon believes that building and designing are intricately intertwined. His love for Construction Science combined with his constant research of new methods and innovative technology are essential during the Architectural Design phase where input on the co...2022-03-1045 minLeaders of LifestyleJess Sigmund | LUXURY CT BROKERJessica Sigmund is a Luxury CT Broker. When she thinks about real estate, the first words that come to mind aren't "appraisal," "closing cost," or " adjustable-rate mortgage." For her, the most important element of real estate is the "human element". It's what first sparked her passion for real estate when she was a young girl marveling at the inherent beauty and architecture of homes she saw daily. It's what incentivized her to join her aunt's management company, DeLaurentis Management, and work her way up the ranks, learning every component of the industry, until she eventually became a real estate...2022-03-0543 minLeaders of LifestyleLindsay Stevens | OF HGTV'S HOUSE HUNTERSAs seen on HGTV's 'House Hunters', Lindsay Stevens is a Hudson Valley native who specializes in residential and commercial real estate. The No. 1 sales agent in New Paltz in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Lindsay is an expert in the local market. Hudson Valley Magazine Voted Stevens Realty Group "The Best Real Estate Firm" in the Hudson Valley and in 2019 they were voted "The Face of Hudson Valley Real Estate".Lindsay has over 15-years of business development, marketing and sales experience, Lindsay is the co-founder of Stevens Realty Group. Opening their doors in New Paltz in 2010, Lindsay has assisted in the...2022-03-0554 minConversations on Dance(265) Welcoming 2022, with Rebecca and MichaelIt's 2022 and COD is back! We are ushering in the new year by celebrating some of the great things that friends of the pod have been up to recently, discussing the complexity surrounding dancer promotions, and how the change in the social media landscape in the past few years is affecting content that dancers and companies are putting out. Plus, we tease next week's guest.We have lots of exciting things coming your way this year, so thank you for tuning in and for supporting the pod.In the beginning of this episode, we mention...2022-01-1137 min
Pork and Beans PodcastHappy New Year!!!We are finally back in the garage!!! Holidays are over. Time to give y’all some entertainment. So enjoy. We will be mort consistent in the new year.2022-01-0252 min
Leaders of LifestyleHilary Farnum-Fasth | LUXURY FL REALTORHilary is highly respected and has used her integrity, vast market knowledge, and disciplined sales strategies to become a preeminent real estate strategist of luxury residential sales across the Emerald Coast.2021-12-1645 min
Leaders of LifestyleEric Dungy | REALTOR FOR TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSThis week I talk with Eric Dungy, the Official Luxury Realtor® of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Eric’s specialty is working with professional athletes. A former Division 1 football player at the University of Oregon and the University of South Florida, Eric is not only familiar with the day-to-day regimen of top-performing athletes, he has also built an impressive roster of clients nationally. He understands the importance of flexibility and discretion in his work ethic, as many clients are transient by design and prioritize privacy when looking to buy or sell a home. His mission is to simplify and alleviate the...2021-11-1126 minPork and Beans PodcastWife is ITOlder episode I never posted. Enjoy2021-11-0756 min
Leaders of LifestyleRichard Steinberg | LUXURY NYC BROKERThis week, Michael sits with Richard Steinberg, one of New York's most successful and prominent brokers of apartments and townhouses. Grossing over $150 million in sales yearly, Richard has consistently been the top producer. His comprehensive knowledge of the Manhattan marketplace has made him a frequently cited expert on real estate in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer and other publications. Richard previously starred on the hit HGTV television show "Selling New York," and can now be seen on The American Dream New York City which airs on WLNY-CBS. He has a client roster...2021-11-0337 min
Leaders of LifestyleMark Pruner | CT REAL ESTATE MARKET EXPERTEstablished real estate agent and owner of GreenwichStreets.com, Mark Pruner joins Michael Ferraro with an in-depth analysis of the current and past market highlights and updates.2021-10-201h 03Pork and Beans PodcastCars and Trucks and stuff.We finally get back in the garage. We talk about our favorite car builders. SEC football. And a bunch of random shit. I wasn’t here mentally. But Seth picked up the slack.2021-10-1145 min
Leaders of LifestyleBrett Fraser | 3X OLYMPIAN & LUXURY REALTORBrett Fraser is a dually licensed agent in Florida and New York, with a sharp focus on Manhattan and South Florida. Brett brings his client-driven approach and incomparable work ethic to every aspect of a real estate deal. Consistently exceeding his clients' expectations, Brett uses his extensive knowledge of markets across the United States and abroad to give his clients unparalleled service, expertise, and sophistication.Prior to joining Compass, Brett worked at several top real estate investment firms in New York, where he managed investment portfolios worth over $500 million. Brett's clientele includes celebrities, professional athletes, CEOs, and...2021-09-2956 minPork and Beans PodcastIt’s been awhile!!!We finally get back in the garage tonight. We talk about me crushing my front wheel. New top 5. Just shoot the shit for awhile. Bare with us as we get back into the groove.2021-09-1351 min
Journey with Stephanie: Special Guest Michael Ferraro!Welcome to Journey with Stephanie!
Tonight Stephanie interviews her special guest, Michael Ferraro - celebrated Reiki Master and Intuitive Healer.
Michael's Bio:
I was attuned to Reiki level III (Master level) in the mid 1990s. After many years of performing energy work through Reiki, I started to play with different techniques of energy healing. I found that that Reiki was an amazing stepping stone and introduction to understanding energy and the process of feeling and moving said energy to promote healing.
I found over time, that the power of visualization and directing intension, coupled with true gratitude, amplified the healing p...2021-09-0858 min
Leaders of LifestyleMatt Breitenbach | HAMPTONS LUXURY REALTORThis week we talk with Matthew Breitenbach of Breitenbach Advisory Team at Compass.Since entering real estate as a first career at 22 years old, Matt has sold over $1.5 billion in real estate and has over 12 years of experience representing celebrity and luxury real estate clients. Known for his high net worth and celebrity clientele, such as NBA superstars Kyrie Irving and Jason Kidd. Matt's most recent notable sales include the representation of Truman Capote's original Sagaponack Hampton's estate.You don't want to miss this! We really dive deep and discuss what it takes to succeed...2021-08-3057 min
Leaders of LifestyleAngel Nicolas | FORMER MLB SHORTSTOP & REALTORI was honored to sit and talk with Angel Nicolas. He brings dedicated, hands-on service to the discerning real estate clients he serves. He is known and respected for his skill in market study, trend analysis, architecture, lifestyle, and more, and for his unique talent with high-profile individuals. Angel has experience providing expert real estate advice to emerging and established professional athletes. As a former professional athlete himself, Angel’s energy and drive come as no surprise. “I know and appreciate the value of hard work,” Angel says. “I find great satisfaction in being able to educate, inform, and empower...2021-08-1856 minPork and Beans PodcastBandit you’re reckless!!We are finally back to sit down and talk with y’all. We talk about Seth’s crazy trip. We also talk about cigarettes and bad decisions. And of course we get to ranting and bullshitting with Facebook viewers.2021-08-0853 minConversations on Dance(236) Rebecca and Michael catch upWe have been off this month, but on Thursday we head to Vail for the Vail Dance Festival. So we hopped on our last zoom before we are back together in person recording episodes and live podcast recordings at the festival, just for a check in.Links:Tickets for live events July 30 – August 10Master Classes August 2 & 3This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).The post (236) Rebecca and Michael catch up appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2021-07-2626 minPork and Beans PodcastUncle B is hereSeth’s Uncle B is here this week from SC. We just sit around. Shoot the shit. Talk about cars. Great stories from Seth growing up. Enjoy!!2021-07-2650 minPork and Beans PodcastHarleys and America.We talk about Our favorite Harley models. And we talk about America is the greatest country!! Enjoy.2021-07-2152 minConversations on DanceRe-Release: Michael Langlois, Author and Former ABT DancerWe are off this week as we work to prepare for our live podcast events at the 2021 Vail Dance Festival later this month, so we are taking this opportunity to re-release an old episode. As we continue to highlight great summer dance reads, enjoy this chat with former American Ballet Theatre dancer and author Michael Langlois from May 2019. (Fortunately, as you will be able to tell, our technology and sound quality has improved over the past 2 years.)Today we are joined by Michael Langlois. Michael began studying ballet at the age of 10 and once he began getting...2021-07-1550 min
Leaders of LifestyleLeonard Steinberg | CHIEF EVANGELIST OF COMPASSLeonard Steinberg is the "Chief Evangelist" of Compass, a New York apartment-finder startup that has grown to become one of the largest brokers in the city. He was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, a child of immigrants. Previous to Compass, Steinberg was an executive vice president of Douglas Elliman, the largest residential real estate brokerage in New York, and worked for Corcoran, a competing firm.Steinberg is widely considered to be a top Manhattan broker and has brokered large deals like Dolce & Gabbana's 200 11th Avenue penthouse for $32 million. Steinberg worked as a marketing agent an...2021-07-1355 min
Leaders of LifestyleShelly Tretter Lynch | LUXURY CT REALTORShelly Tretter Lynch is considered one of the top real estate professionals in Greenwich, Connecticut. She recently joined Compass as a Founding Member of the Greenwich office and will be a Founding Member of the future Palm Beach office. With over 25 years of experience, Shelly has been acknowledged by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 50 Agents in the United States for dollar volume, Who's Who in Residential Real Estate in North America and noted by The Real Deal as one of the top five brokers in Westchester County and in Connecticut for 2017.2021-06-3043 min
Leaders of LifestyleEpisode 8: Shelly Tretter LynchShelly Tretter Lynch is considered one of the top real estate professionals in Greenwich, Connecticut. She recently joined Compass as a Founding Member of the Greenwich office and will be a Founding Member of the future Palm Beach office. With over 25 years of experience with properties from backcountry to waterfront communities, she consistently represents some of the finest estates in Greenwich and Fairfield County.2021-06-2843 minPork and Beans PodcastFather’s Day!!We are back!! We talk about our fathers. About being good fathers. And raising children right. Enjoy2021-06-2250 min
Leaders of LifestyleRandy Herbertson | OWNER OF THE VISUAL BRANDWe have Randy Herbertson with us to break down their business and how they built the brand they have today. Be sure to visit Randy's business at www.thevisualbrand.com2021-06-1450 minPork and Beans PodcastShooting the shit!!It’s Sunday!! We just got together to give y’all content. We talk about everything. Stresses of life, motorcycle stories, and our favorite gums. Enjoy. Hope to have Facebook live going next week.2021-06-1450 minPork and Beans PodcastLittle sister is here!!!My little sister joins us. We talk about our prices. It gets weird. Haha. Talk about smoke meats and life advice. We get cut short. But we still had a blast.2021-06-0648 minPork and Beans PodcastMemorial Day FestivitiesWe talk about the meaning of Memorial Day. We also just bullshit cause that’s what we do. Enjoy!!2021-05-3152 minPork and Beans PodcastMr. & Mrs. BeanSorry for the lack of content. Life happens. Tonight it’s just Bean and his wife cruising down the interstate. Just talking about life. Promise one more this week with both pork and bean. Thanks for all the love and support.2021-05-2351 min
Pasta Party6) Feet Teeth (ft. Maya Johnston & Michael Rosenberg)It’s a college reunion episode! Elliot and Tony discuss the good ol’ days with their friends Maya(@maya_on_fiya) and Michael(mrosenberg.pub) from their college improv group. Afterwards, a couple disputes a medical bill.2021-05-1932 minPork and Beans PodcastAll about attitude.On this weeks episode we talk about attitudes. Top 5 candy bars. Sister asks great questions. Realize I’m really an asshole. And introduce the 1000 mile iron butt challenge. We also talk about our 1000 mile motorcycle trip. Good listen. Like and share. Thanks for the support.2021-05-0952 minPork and Beans PodcastThe wives are here!!!The wives join us this week. Finally!! We talk about how we met, bike week, and re-farts!! Great episode. We had a lot of fun recording this one. Let us know what you think.2021-04-2553 minPork and Beans PodcastTwoferSorry we missed last week. But we a got a good one in tonight. Enjoy.2021-04-1852 min
Leaders of LifestyleRobin Kencel | FOUNDING AGENT AT COMPASSThis Episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Kencel, MBA. A distinguished member of Who's Who In Luxury Real Estate and the Haute Residence agent network, she is a founding agent of Compass Greenwich and belongs to both the Compass Luxury Division and Sports & Entertainment Division.www.RobinKencelGroup.com2021-04-1354 minPork and Beans PodcastGetting a little deep.We are getting a little more settled and focused. Start of some new segments and we answer some questions. Which leads to some deep conversation. Enjoy.2021-04-051h 45Pork and Beans PodcastDon’t be a dick.We talk about being a good person. And being successful in life.2021-03-2850 min
Pork and Beans PodcastJust the tip!!Just the beginning of a new podcast with us. We put our info out there. Kinda go a little all over the place for a bit. But we hope you like it.2021-03-2155 min
Leaders of LifestyleFred Camillo | MAYOR OF GREENWICH CTMichael sits down with Fred Camillo, an American politician who has served as the First Selectman of Greenwich, Connecticut since 2019. He previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 151st district from 2009 to 2019. On November 5, 2019, Camillo was elected First Selectman of Greenwich, Connecticut.2021-03-121h 11Conversations on Dance(219) Rebecca and Michael, a check inIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week on the pod. We do a check in on what we have been up to (Michael got the vaccine!), we take a couple detours, then share a few books we are looking forward to getting our hands on. Thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of the pod. Shop online at Yumiko.com and connect with them on Instagem: @yumiko. Links:Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5ginstagram.com/conversationsondancefacebook.com/conversationsondancetwitter.com/convoondance...2021-03-0432 min
Leaders of LifestyleTrevor Curran & Linda Rey | SMALL BIZ ENTREPRENEURSWe have Trevor Curran and Linda Rey of Aurora Consulting with us to break down who they are, and what it is they do at Aurora Consulting. https://auroraconsulting.biz2021-03-021h 12
Leaders of LifestyleAlan Barry | CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHERIn this episode, Michael highlights the work of celebrity and lifestyle photographer who has photographed people including Kim Kardashian, John Legend...2021-01-2549 min
Leaders of LifestyleBen Moss | SPORTS/ENT DIR. OF COMPASSIn this episode, Michael dives deep into the career of Ben Moss, the National Director of the Sports & Entertainment division at Compass.2021-01-1847 min
Leaders of LifestyleAce Watanasuparp | EVP OF CITIZENS BANK IN NYOn this Episode, Michael introduces us to Ace Watanasuparp, who is currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Citizens Bank for Residential Lending in New York, Ace has exceeded expectations by expanding into new markets and capturing unprecedented market share in purchase financing as well as refinancing. His reputation has allowed him to attract talented loan officers within every region Citizens Bank services. 2021-01-0149 minOne Percent BetterEp. 160: 1% Better Leadership Energy w/ Michael WatkinsMy guest today is the author of The First 90 Days. It's a #1 Best Seller with 2,305 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. More than that, it is recognized as THE book for leaders looking to change culture, onboard employees, or inject energy into a struggling culture. My conversation with Michael is wide-ranging. Some of the areas we dive into: How to pick your battles in a new role What resume mistakes prospective clients make A 60-second framework on how to make better decisions When to go first in a negotiation How to take advantage of teac...2020-11-1555 minConversations on Dance(200) Rebecca and Michael: Our 200th EpisodeIt's our 200th episode of Conversations on Dance! To celebrate, Rebecca and Michael get together to chat about the beginnings of COD, some favorite memories, and catch up on what they have been up to recently.If you would like to give to the Miami City Ballet dancer relief fund, you can do so here: https://tickets.miamicityballet.org/donate/q/dsfThank you as always to our amazing sponsor, Yumiko (yumiko.com). Be sure to check out their new release, the Camila, and enjoy a 15% off introductory rate on all ready to wear and...2020-09-0842 min
Common GroundMichael Ferraro "Burn Your Boats"Michael Ferraro is the leading lifestyle agent in the New York Metro area. A real estate broker and entrepreneur; Mike discusses how to identify your why and harness your passion to create the lifestyle you desire. After starting out as a swim coach, the birth of his first son led Mike to reevaluate his why, invest in himself and his family, and begin the relentless pursuit of creating his own success.
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www.llarealestate.com2020-07-2454 minConversations on Dance(182) Rebecca and Michael: Balanchine Masterworks Tournament BracketThis week on the pod, Rebecca and Michael fill out a Balanchine masterwork tournament bracket to crown the ultimate Balanchine ballet. In March, two students at Indiana University sent us an email: they were missing March Madness and decided to create a bracket for Balanchine Masterworks as a fun activity for the dance department. They were kind enough to share their bracket with us. So today, we each fill out our bracket, share our results, and defend our choices. Our bracket discussion starts at time marker 16:00.Follow along with us (file below and on conversationsondancepod.com) and...2020-05-011h 05One Percent BetterEp. 129: 1% Better Mindfulness w/ Michael GervaisI am thrilled to present my conversation with Michael Gervais. Our conversation orbits around the idea of how to get 1% better at training your mind, your body, and your craft. You will love it. If you would like a copy of the notes from last week's 1% Better Summit, connect here. As always, thanks for listening! Stay well, --JF 2020-03-2956 minConversations on Dance(177) Rebecca and Michael: Quarantine Guide for Ballet Dancers and FansToday, Rebecca and Michael connect via Skype from quarantine. We discuss some options of ballet related content to consume while the world is social distancing during the Coronavirus Pandemic. We list some online class options, resources for dancers who are out of work, and our favorite dance related books, movies, and much more. This list was put together based on internet research and content that we are familiar with. Pointe Magazine and Dance Magazine are also offering a lot of great up to date resources. Conversations on Dance is brought to you by Yumiko. (Yumiko.com)Remember...2020-03-1937 minConversations on Dance(174) Michael Montgomery, Alonzo King LINES BalletThis week on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by Michael Montgomery, dancer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet from the 2019 Vail Dance Festival. Michael was born in Long Beach, CA, trained at the Orange County High School of the Arts and studied at the Alvin Ailey School in the Certificate program. In 2011 he graduated from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University of California. In 2010, he joined LINES Ballet and was named to the list of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine in 2013. We talk with Michael about his origins in dance, the BFA program at Dominican Univ...2020-02-2534 minConversations on DanceBONUS: Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker Gigs, Part DeuxLast week, in episode 168, we talked about Michael's coming out of retirement for Nutcracker guesting. Unfortunately due to scheduling, this episode was cut short, so in a BONUS episode this week, we are finishing that chat, and taking a few detours along the way!The post BONUS: Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker Gigs, Part Deux appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2429 minConversations on Dance(168) Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker GigsNutcracker may be over, but this week Rebecca and Michael sit down to catch up and discuss Michael's Nutcracker gigs. Rebecca asks Michael about coming out of retirement for his return to the Nutcracker this past December. We chat about how he prepared, what the rehearsal process was like, and we get nostalgic over other Nutcracker memories from years past. This week we are happy to welcome a new sponsor, Veyette Virtual Ballet School. Be sure to check them out: veyettevirtualballetschool.com. As always, thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of COD: yumiko.com.2020-01-1327 minConversations on Dance(155) Rebecca & Michael Respond to COD Listener SurveyThis week it's just Rebecca and Michael. We sit down to go through the responses from our listener survey. We talk about some of the statistics that came to light from our questionnaire, go through some of the guest requests, talk about the ins and outs of creating the podcast, and go through your feed back. If you have not yet taken our survey, it's not too late: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9XVM5KJ.If you wish to request a guest or put us in touch with a potential guest, email us at info@conversationsondancepod.com...2019-09-2356 minConversations on Dance(144) Rebecca and Michael: Catching Up & Vail Dance Festival PreviewIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week on the pod. We talk about looking forward to this year's Vail Dance Festival, our 3 year anniversary, what Michael has been up to, and we answer your questions from social media.This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com.)The post (144) Rebecca and Michael: Catching Up & Vail Dance Festival Preview appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0222 minConversations on Dance(139) Michael and Zoe Zien, On Staging ‘Year of the Rabbit’ in Hong KongThis week, through the magic of Skype, Rebecca talks with Michael and friend of the pod, Zoe Zien, who are in Hong Kong setting Justin Peck's “Year of the Rabbit” for Hong Kong Ballet. Michael and Rebecca danced with Zoe at Miami City Ballet for the majority of her 13 years with the company. Listen to our full episode with Zoe about her career and training in episode 58. Today, Michael and Zoe talk with Rebecca about their first international experience as repetiteurs, what their process has been like, dealing with jet lag, and they break down some of their favorite experie...2019-05-2844 min
The Business Brilliance PodcastEpisode 7 Vanessa Ferraro – Why Selling Your Time Is A Losing Game"The old way of doing business is falling apart. There is a new way to do business and we need to embrace it."
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Which is perfectly perfect, because Vanessa is a super powerhouse of a woman. It didn't happen overnight and its been a journey for...2019-05-141h 13One Percent BetterEp. 89: 1% Better NFL Leadership Lessons w/ Michael LombardiThis week I share a high-velocity, high-value conversation with NFL expert and author, Michael Lombardi. Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Mike Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Al Davis. Today, he shares the leadership lessons he has learned with my audience. I absolutely loved this conversation. I think you will too. As always, thank you for listening! --JF 2019-05-0549 minConversations on Dance(133) Rebecca & Michael: Becoming a RepetiteurThis episode was recorded in February, when Rebecca & Michael were at the Kennedy Center to cover American Ballet Theatre's tour to Washington, D.C. We sit down to finally catch up on Michael's experience setting a ballet for the very first time. Michael spent about a month in Phoenix with the wonderful dancers of Ballet Arizona to teach them Justin Peck's ballet ‘In Creases.' He shares with us how he prepared, what the first day was like, how he modeled his work ethic, and what it felt like to see the ballet on stage for the first time.T...2019-04-0936 minConversations on Dance(128) Rebecca & Michael: NYCB Directorship AnnouncementRebecca and Michael record an emergency podcast to discuss and react to the big news this week in the ballet world: the announcement of the appointment of Jonathan Stafford as artistic director and Wendy Whelan as associate artistic director of New York City Ballet. Our sound quality isn't our best, and for that we apologize, but we had to drop everything and get on the phone to chat about the news ASAP! Thanks for your understanding.Check out our social media channels on Monday March 4th, 2019 for a special giveaway from our sponsor Yumiko!The post...2019-03-0131 minConversations on Dance(126) Rebecca & Michael: What to do if you didn’t get your contract renewedIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week. It's that time of year when company contracts are going out, which means that dancers across the country may not be getting their contracts renewed for the 2019-2020 season. We put together a handful of bullet points to help dancers navigate this tough time and discuss what to do next. We turn this challenging experience into something positive, this week on Conversations on Dance.This episode is sponsored by Yumiko and The Kennedy Center.The post (126) Rebecca & Michael: What to do if you didn’t get your contract renewe...2019-02-1119 minConversations on Dance(105) Rebecca & Michael: Summer 2018 & NYCB Artistic Director Job PostingThis week, Rebecca & Michael sit down to discuss this past summer, what we are up to in the coming months, and to discuss the New York City Ballet Artistic Director job description. Here is the New York Times article by Michael Cooper which we reference.We are thrilled to welcome Yumiko as our newest sponsor of Conversations on Dance. Visit their Flagship boutique in New York City featuring the all new interactive Color Bar.___________________________________________We recorded this episode before the devastating news came last week that the dance world lost two greats: Paul Taylor...2018-09-0445 minConversations on Dance(100) Rebecca & Michael celebrate 100 episodes!This week it's just Rebecca and Michael to celebrate our 100th episode. We take the time to reflect on the past two years of Conversations on Dance by counting down our top 10 favorite episodes. We have had so many incredible guests that it was hard to narrow it down, so a few other favorite moments come up. Thank you to all of our listeners who have made these past two years of podcasting such a wonderful journey and thank you to each and every one of our guests who took the time to talk with us a spread the good...2018-07-3042 minConversations on Dance(99) Michael Novak, Artistic Director Designate of the Paul Taylor Dance FoundationThis we we are delighted to welcome Michael Novak, the Artistic Director Designate of the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation. Raised in Rolling Meadows, IL, Michael began studying dance at age ten. In 2001, he was offered a Presidential Scholarship to attend The University of the Arts in Philadelphia to pursue training in jazz and ballet. The following year, he undertook an apprenticeship at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society, where he remained until 2004. After moving to New York City, Michael was admitted to Columbia University’s School of General Studies where he was awarded scholarships for academic excellence. After being a freelanc...2018-07-0244 minConversations on Dance(82) Michael and Rebecca on Retirement & Changes in the Ballet WorldThis week it is just Michael and Rebecca, taking some time to catch up. Rebecca has a big announcement to make, we talk changes happening at New York City Ballet and what it means for ballet as a whole (30:10), and we discuss what is coming up for Conversations on Dance (44:07).This episode is sponsored by Sudio headphones. Start listening to Conversations on Dance today with Sudio headphones. We are happy to be able to offer our listeners 15% off any purchase when you use promocode DANCE at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, go to https://goo.gl/f...2018-03-0546 min
Restaurant Unstoppable314: Chef Michael Ferraro on Leveraging Integrity For SuccessIn this episode, we discuss setting goals, applying a time limit to goals, taking jobs that help you learn and grow as a professional, putting in the work before you expect to reap the benefits, taking car of your team, and living with integrity. Chef Michael Ferraro graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in ... Listen Now...
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Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore314: Leveraging integrity for success with Chef Michael FerraroIn this episode, we discuss setting goals, applying a time limit to goals, taking jobs that help you learn and grow as a professional, putting in the work before you expect to reap the benefits, taking car of your team, and living with integrity. Chef Michael Ferraro graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2002. He would go on to spend the next 6 years developing his craft. In 2008, Ferraro took over the kitchen at the recently-opened, NYC SoHo restaurant, Delicatessen. In 2009, Ferraro open Macbar, a restaurant fully dedicated to gourmet macaroni & che2017-03-161h 20