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The Smut SurveyorsWOMEN IN PRISONThe Sir and the Madame discuss three Women-in-Prison films.CHAINED HEAT (1983, Panik House presented by Mr. Skin) Directed by Paul Nicholas, written by Paul Nicholas and Aaron Butler (Vincent Mongol), starring Linda Blair, John Vernon, Sybil Danning, Tamara Dobson, Stella Stevens, Henry Silva, Monique Gabrielle, Edy Williams, and Irwin Keyes.REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS (1986, Vinegar Syndrome) Directed by Tom De Simone, written by Tom De Simone with additional dialogue by Daniel Arthur Wray and Jack Cummins, starring Linda Carol, Wendy O. Williams, Pat Ast, Sybil Danning, Michelle Bauer, Charlotte McGinnis, and Sherri Stoner.2025-05-1333 min
The FitZen ProjectFrom Stuck to Unstoppable: Michelle McGinnis on Self- Worth and Bold Career MovesSend me a text!In this powerful episode, I sit down with Michelle McGinnis- a woman who went from feeling stuck to becoming truly unstoppable. Michelle shares her inspiring journey of reclaiming her self- worth and making bold moves with courage and clarity that transformed her career. Michelle speaks candidly about how identifying her mental state at a critical turning point made all the difference; and how that awareness, combined with her leadership skillsets, empowered her to lead herself through a time that felt full of uncertainty. We explore the somatic approaches that helped her s...2025-05-0653 min
Guelph PoliticastGUELPH POLITICAST #423 – Why Do We Care?There’s a presidential election this year in the U.S., maybe you’ve heard about it, and like so much of American culture it threatens to block out the sun here, not to mention a lot of serious political issues we’re dealing with here in Canada. Why are we so obsessed with American politics and is it to the detriment of our own political enlightenment in this country?
We could intellectualize this by saying that what goes on in America is a sneak preview of what’s coming in Canada. The neo-liberal centrism of Bill Clinton...2024-06-1955 min
WiTH PodcastThe Power of Feedback - S2 E3During a recent fireside chat hosted by Elizabeth Garson, a senior consultant at Qvest, the discussion centered on a critical issue affecting women's career progression. Inspired by research indicating that women are 20% less likely to receive actionable feedback tied to their performance, the event explored how this lack of direct, constructive feedback can hinder women's promotions and professional growth. The conversation featured insights from three female executives: Renee McGinnis from Lionsgate, Michelle Huynh from Netflix, and Vanessa Fiola from Quest, who also moderated the session. The panel addressed the dual role women often play as both recipients and providers...2024-06-1731 min
Books on the RidgeEpisode 45: Chat with author Michelle Levigne about ANNE, Book 2 in the Quarry Hall suspense seriesJoin managing editor Tamera Lynn Kraft and marketing director Penny Frost McGinnis, chatting with author Michelle Levigne about the next title in the Quarry Hall suspense series, ANNE.After a rough assignment catching people out to destroy battered women's shelters, Anne needs a break. Being assigned to observe operations at Common Grounds Legal Clinic seems like a cake assignment. Xander Finley, the head lawyer, is a friend of Joan. The clinic is already supported by the Arc Foundation, so Arc is simply expanding its support. But then Anne is carjacked, and her guard d...2024-05-2023 min
HR Like a Boss by Willory125. HR Like a Boss with Craig LucasJoin us for an exciting new episode of HR Like a Boss with special guest Craig Lucas, the innovative founder of Authenica! On his podcast interview, Craig discusses the vital role of creating trust and connection with employees, and also gain insights on standing out in the competition for top talent. Check out this new episode!
ABOUT CRAIG LUCAS
Craig is the Founder of Authenica (Authenica.com), a company focused on the activation of human potential through its continuum of event experiences, created and curated programs, value-added services and content.
His commitment to helping others pursue excellence...2024-02-2224 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 41: Chatting on Release Day about WHITE ROSES, inspirational romantic suspenseToday, February 15, is release day for the next Tabor Hts. small-town inspirational romance novel. Book 4 of Year 1, WHITE ROSES is also a romantic suspense novel, as it continues to deal with the White Rose Killer, who appeared in the previous Tabor Hts., Novel, COMMON GROUNDS.Join managing editor Tamera Lynn Kraft and marketing director Penny Frost McGinnis as they chat with managing editor and novelist Michelle L. Levigne about the Tabor Hts. series and the inspiration for the story, including real life events that serve as the background.Take advantage of the code, ROSES, through...2024-02-1530 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 40: Chatting about Brighten Your Corner, Book & Mug Mysteries Book 3The newest cozy mystery is now available at Mt. Zion Ridge Press.Join managing editor Tamera Lynn Kraft and marketing director Penny Frost McGinnis as they grill managing editor Michelle Levigne about her newest entry in the series set in a fictional, formerly quiet little town in Northeast Ohio.(We're talking about a place that's starting to feel like Cabot Cove, folks ...)Who's in trouble this time around? Who's making life hard for them, and trying to frame them for murder? What's the gang at Book & Mug doing to help them and untangle...2024-02-1025 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 37: Chat with the Authors of the CHRISTMAS IN OHIO anthologyWelcome to Books on the Ridge, the podcast for readers and fans of Mt. Zion Ridge Press: Books Off the Beaten Path.Today is something of a roundtable discussion with the authors of the CHRISTMAS IN OHIO anthology.Bettie Boswell, author of the Forest Glen novels: On Cue, Free to Love, and Hoping for Treasure, and the upcoming Hidden Names -- discussing her short story, STOLEN GIFT EXCHANGE.Penny Frost McGinnis, author of the Abbott Island novels: Home Where She Belongs and Home Away From Home -- discussing her short story, HOME FOR C...2023-11-2742 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 36: Chat with author Michelle L. Levigne about her newest Tabor Heights re-release, COMMON GROUNDSWelcome to Books on the Ridge, the podcast for readers talking about books from Mt. Zion Ridge Press: Books Off the Beaten Path.Today, Tamera Lynn Kraft, co-managing editor, and Penny Frost McGinnis, promotions director, put co-managing editor Michelle Levigne in the hot seat, talking about the 3rd Tabor Heights re-release, COMMON GROUNDS.The timing is appropriate, since Common Grounds spans the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and goes further into events mentioned in previous Tabor Heights releases. It ties closely into the next novel coming out in February, WHITE ROSES.How?...2023-11-2028 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 35 -- Building a Fortress in God: Chat with Pastor Tamera Lynn Kraft about her new children's church curriculumJoin Penny Frost McGinnis and Michelle L. Levigne, hosts, as they chat with Pastor Tamera Lynn Kraft about her newest children's church curriculum offering, Building a Fortress in God.Part of her curriculum offered through Revival Fire For Kids.Our children nowadays are under attack, spiritually, and they need to be trained to defend themselves in spiritual warfare.2023-11-1323 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 33 -- Chat with author Michelle Levigne about JOAN, book 1 in the Quarry Hall suspense seriesJoin editor Tamera Lynn Kraft and promotions manager Penny Frost McGinnis, as they chat with Mt Zion Ridge Press author and editor, Michelle Levigne, about the re-launch of her women's fiction/suspense series, Quarry Hall, with the first title, JOAN. Podcast episodes include a discount code for purchasing the featured book from the Mt. Zion Ridge Press website, good through the end of the month when the podcast appears. www.MtZionRidgePress.com2023-10-0931 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 32 -- Chat with author Penny Frost McGinnis about her bilingual children's book, BETSY AND BAILEYJoin editors Tamera Lynn Kraft and Michelle Levigne chatting with Penny Frost McGinnis about her newest children's book, BETSY AND BAILEY, which also happens to be the first bilingual (English/Spanish) book produced by Mt. Zion Ridge Press. Podcast episodes include a discount code for purchasing the featured book from the Mt. Zion Ridge Press website, good through the end of the month when the podcast appears. www.MtZionRidgePress.com 2023-10-0223 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 27: Chat with author Michelle Levigne about her newest release, "The Second Time Around."Join host Tamera Lynn Kraft and guest host Penny Frost McGinnis, as they chat with author (and managing editor) Michelle Levigne about "The Second Time Around," Book 1 in Year 1 of the Tabor Heights, small-town inspirational romance series.Tabor Heights is "A friendly little town on Ohio's North Coast, where sweet romance is always in the air." This is a re-launch of the series, with new cover art, offering the books in print, ebook and audiobook, when originally they were only offered in ebook."The Second Time Around" is a story of second chances at love...2023-06-0527 min
Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachSeason Three Finale: Top Ten Writing TipsSend us a textIt’s the season three finale. I’ve compiled the top ten writing tips from this season’s guests to help get listeners psyched up for a creative, productive summer. Tip Number Ten: It's Gotta Be Fun with Linda Urban, Torrey Maldonado, and Jessica LanderTip Number Nine: Set a Schedule with Andy J. Pizza, Sally Engelfried, and Ruth BeharTip Number Eight: Get Organized with Tracey Baptiste, Ralph Fletcher, and Erika Thulin Dawes with Mary Ann CappielloT...2023-05-2652 min
Saint Louis In TuneWhat the Constitution Means to Me[01:50] Return to Civility[02:29] Interview with Michelle HandPlaywright Heidi Schreck’s highly impactful and timely memoir, What the Constitution Means to Me, winner of Best American play, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, opens Max & Louie Productions upcoming 2023 theatrical season, running at The Marcelle Theatre, April 6-23rd in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michelle Hand* (Heidi) recent stage appearances include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Sugar in Tiny, Beautiful Things at Max & Louie Productions (St. Louis Theater Circle Award Nomination), and Mrs. Bennett in Pride and Prejudice at the Repertory Theater of St. Lo...2023-03-2156 min
Saint Louis In TuneWhat the Constitution Means to Me[01:50] Return to Civility[02:29] Interview with Michelle HandPlaywright Heidi Schreck’s highly impactful and timely memoir, What the Constitution Means to Me, winner of Best American play, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, opens Max & Louie Productions upcoming 2023 theatrical season, running at The Marcelle Theatre, April 6-23rd in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michelle Hand* (Heidi) recent stage appearances include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Sugar in Tiny, Beautiful Things at Max & Louie Productions (St. Louis Theater Circle Award Nomination), and Mrs. Bennett in Pride an...2023-03-2156 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 24 -- Interviewing author Michelle Levigne about her new cozy mystery "Dancing on My Grave" -- part 2Join us for the second half of the interview, where Penny McGinnis, marketing director for Mt. Zion Ridge Press, and Executive Editor Tamera Lynn Kraft grill Michelle Levigne on her new book that came out February 15. "Dancing on My Grave" is the 2nd book in the Book & Mug Mysteries cozy mystery series, set in the small town of Cadburn Township. At the center of the action is the rivalry between the leaders of two dancing clubs, but things get a lot more serious when real estate is involved. And then the landlord of the vendue b...2023-02-2030 minBooks on the RidgeEpisode 23 -- Interviewing author Michelle Levigne about her new cozy mystery "Dancing on My Grave" -- part 1This episode, we're turning things around. Penny McGinnis, marketing director for Mt. Zion Ridge Press, joins Executive Editor Tamera Lynn Kraft to grill Michelle Levigne, Managing Editor, on her new book coming out February 15. "Dancing on My Grave" is the 2nd book in the Book & Mug Mysteries cozy mystery series, set in the small town of Cadburn Township. At the center of the action is the rivalry between the leaders of two dancing clubs, but things get a lot more serious when real estate is involved. And then the landlord of the vendue both clubs u...2023-02-1327 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisMichelle Segar on How to Create Lasting Diet and Fitness GoalsWhy is it so hard to change your habits when it comes to diet and exercise? Why is it then so hard to stick with those changes? That’s the focus of Michelle Segar, an NIH-funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan and a lifestyle coach. On this week’s FOMO Sapiens, we’ll unpack the process of forming new habits, talk about why changing diet and exercise are different than other habits, and then give you the tips to make long-term changes for your health and your well-being. Learn more about your a...2022-08-1835 min
Every TownA Father's Sadistic Wrath - Rosalynn McGinnis - Poteau, OKRosalynn Michelle McGinnis became the object of her stepfather Henri Piette’s wrath when the girl’s mother left him because of his abuse. The innocent young girl had become the collateral damage in Henri’s retaliation when Rosalynn was abducted at age 12, subjected to different forms of abuses and unbelievably forced to bear Henri’s children.--------------------------------------------💀 Exclusive Video Content & Access: https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries 🥇 Watch This Episode on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7enb7TfBRqs&ab_channel=ScaryMysteries--------------------------------------------🎧 Scary Mysteries PodcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scary-myste...2022-06-2426 min
Heroes for HireHero or Zero: Batman Beyond (Terry McGinnis)It’s Hero or Zero time once again and this week Conor is all by himself giving us a rundown of Mr. Terry McGinnis, the Batman from the future and the only guy capable of carrying Bruce Wayne's legacy in the future....Website: Heroesforhire.ieIf you want to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/heroesforhirepodcastTo get Heroes for Hire merch: https://heroesforhire.ie/shopFollow us on Twitter: @Heroes4hirepod , @conlawler , @shaunmeighanFollow us on Facebook: Det. Divilment's Discussion Group2022-06-0337 min
Spill The InkHow law firms can make lasting changes in diversity and inclusion with Chris Kirby and Dominica McGinnis of Bridgefield GroupChris Kirby is an established professional coach and the Founder of BridgeField Group. He has worked as a business development coach since 2000, working initially for the WJF Institute before founding PCT Solutions in 2005. He then founded BridgeField Group which offers development and diversity programs for firms of all sizes. He has firsthand experience in law, having started his career as an attorney. Now he uses the experience to give firms and individual clients the tools they need to excel. Dominica McGinnis is an experienced coach herself and the CEO and Co-founder of BridgeField Group. She started out...2021-09-2755 min
For RealMusician NonfictionThis week Alice and Kim talk about music nonfiction, including behind-the scenes narratives, memoirs, and guides.
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Alice read Hidden Valley Road!
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Stories in SoundAlone Together - Across IrelandFrom having your wedding cancelled, to closing the doors of your business, and being hospitalized to making a recovery - people across Ireland share how their lives have been impacted due to COVID-19, from 16th March to the present day.
Featuring Patricia McGinnis, Richard McBride, Maura Sloan, Angie Tandon, Ed Canning, Niamh Ni Chonchuir, Órfhlaith Ní Chearnaigh, Ryan Gaston, Lenny White, Jessica Anderson, Michelle Gallen and Luke McCann.2020-05-1626 min
MUVE Forward97: Standing In Your Own Light With Dr.Danielle McGinnisDr. Danielle McGinnis graduated from Physical Therapy School in May 2018. Throughout her schooling years, she built a strengthening and conditioning company in pursuit of her passion of thinking outside of the box to be her best self, thus helping her clients reach their full potential as well. She explains that she always felt she was being held back by the social norm of what she was “supposed to do” with her degree following graduation. It wasn’t until she had many coaches help her, that she gave herself permission to become the Physical Therapist (she refers to herself as an Integr...2020-01-0650 min
Don't Call It Small...BusinessEp7: Bed Bath Beyond & 4 Atlanta Business WomenEpisode 7 recaps the business highlights from Episode 6, we discussed business news surrounding Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys R Us, and the numerous retailers who are closing stores in 2019 and 2020. We shared business lessons and quotes on change and management.We also gave shouts out to 4 business women and their companies:BUSINESS 1:Shasta Moore, owner of Designs by Shasta, an interior design firm in Hampton, GAServing Metro Atlanta, Georgia and the Southern US DesignsByShasta.com BUSINESS 2:Sonya "LadySonya" Mvuanda, owner of LadySonyaMusic.com and MusicIndustryClasses.com, and founder of LadyUniversity.org2019-08-0738 min
Aging Starts NowGuardian Medical MonitoringMichelle Tomerlin with Guardian Medical Monitoring joins Tim and Barbara to demonstrate how her service helps seniors avoid falls, manage medications, and more.2019-06-1212 minAging Starts NowMedical MonitoringMichelle Tomerlin with Guardian Medical Monitoring joins Tim and Barbara to discuss medical monitoring systems and the powerful technology that makes them possible.2018-09-0511 min
The Preschool PodcastUnderserved Child Care Communities and Compliance. What’s the relation?Our daily lives are filled with layered complex legal decisions, yet our teachers aren't trained on these core competencies. If you are going to prepare educators the way we could prepare any other professional field (like lawyers, doctors, judges, etc), then we need to include compliance as part of our professional development training. Unfortunately, what is valuable to child care owners may not be aligned with what is important for parents and families. How do you reconcile our expectations as child care providers and the expectations about the quality of care from parents? What does quality child care truly...2018-05-1530 min
Writer, Writer, Pants On FireMarch Roundup & Taking the Guilt Out of WritingThe March roundup episode features a quick review of guests and topics this month, as well as some advice on how to take the guilt out of writing.
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2018-03-2606 minWriter, Writer, Pants On FireAlison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar & Michelle Schusterman: Working As Co-AuthorsCo-authors Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar and Michelle Schusterman join host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the inspiration for their upcoming release, THE PROS OF CONS.
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2018-03-1230 minWriter, Writer, Pants On FireMichelle Houts: The Importance of A Writing SpaceToday’s guest is Michelle Houts, a fellow Ohioan who also writes across multiple genres. Michelle joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the importance of letter writing and journaling from a personal perspective, as well as the historical, as these are a primary source for biographers. Also, the importance of a writer having a physical space specifically for creative work. And, how the story will tell you whether it is a picture book, novel, or non-fiction.
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VOICEMAIL POEMSSpring '17 - Week 4: Belcourt, Williams, Weiss, McGinnis, & DavidheiserThis week’s poems:
“GAY INCANTATIONS” by Billy-Ray Belcourt
“Exit Speech For Michelle: Last Supper At The White House” by Kelly Williams
“model 3.5” by Catherine Weiss
“In Which I am the Ouroboros” by Dorothy McGinnis
“Peine Forte et Dure” (For the Women Who Love Giles Corey) by Caitlyn Gilvary Davidheiser
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voicemailpoems/id8470810032017-04-2913 minVOICEMAIL POEMSSpring '17 - Week 4: Belcourt, Williams, Weiss, McGinnis, & DavidheiserThis week’s poems:
“GAY INCANTATIONS” by Billy-Ray Belcourt
“Exit Speech For Michelle: Last Supper At The White House” by Kelly Williams
“model 3.5” by Catherine Weiss
“In Which I am the Ouroboros” by Dorothy McGinnis
“Peine Forte et Dure” (For the Women Who Love Giles Corey) by Caitlyn Gilvary Davidheiser
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Craftsman Founder with Lucas Carlson and Eliot Peper#33 Entrepreneurship in Just 10% Of Your Time With Patrick McGinnisPatrick McGinnis has a new book out called The 10% Entrepreneur. It's a novel
idea that has the same roots as Nassim Taleb's barbell investing
approach. Nassim Taleb suggests putting 10% of your
assets in high-risk high-reward assets that could multiply
enormously and the other 90% of your assets in plain old cash.
That way you can never go bankrupt, because only 10% of your
assets are exposed.
Similarly, Patrick McGinnis suggests investing 10% of your
time in entrepreneurship and 90% of it doing something safe like a
day job. Only when your idea proves itself viable do you quit your
job and start...2016-04-2527 min
Craftsman Founder with Lucas Carlson and Eliot Peper#33 Entrepreneurship in Just 10% Of Your Time With Patrick McGinnisPatrick McGinnis has a new book out called The 10% Entrepreneur. It's a novel
idea that has the same roots as Nassim Taleb's barbell investing
approach. Nassim Taleb suggests putting 10% of your
assets in high-risk high-reward assets that could multiply
enormously and the other 90% of your assets in plain old cash.
That way you can never go bankrupt, because only 10% of your
assets are exposed.
Similarly, Patrick McGinnis suggests investing 10% of your
time in entrepreneurship and 90% of it doing something safe like a
day job. Only when your idea proves itself viable do you quit your
job and start...2016-04-2527 min
Soul Work For Moms: Evolution Through MotheringThe Shift To Becoming a SAHM & Not Feeling Like the “Mothering Type” w/ Sarah McGinnis - episode #8If you've ever felt like you weren't "the mothering type", or if you had a hard transition going from working to staying at home, today's episode is for you.
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In this episode you'll hear:
-Why Sarah wasn't sure if she would ever be a mother
-Sarah's struggles with leaving work to be a stay at home mom
-the paradigm shift that helped her feel better in her role
-the three jobs that help her support her "sahm" habit
-how she would spend 3-4 hours alone
-how being a mother has changed her
-her...2016-03-2700 min
WILDERWORLD142 - Friends of Alec Wilder Concert Highlights (2009)This year’s concert in New York was yet another rich and moving presentation of the varied musical talents of Alec Wilder. Here are some highlights from an afternoon of wondrous performancesAll words and music by Alec Wilder except as notedMovements I, III and IV from Suite No. 2 for Tenor Saxophone and Strings (for Zoot Sims 1966) and Movement III from Suite No. 1 for Tenor Saxophone and Strings (for Stan Getz) [see wilderworld 88] David Demsey saxophone, Billy Test pianoEvening Song (Soft Through the Woodland) from Hansel and Gretel; words by William Engvick; Kr...2009-05-0126 min