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All Things Wildfire PodcastNavigating the Aftermath of the Palisades FireIn this conversation, OP Almaraz and Steve Severaid discuss the ongoing challenges faced by homeowners in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire. They delve into the complexities of insurance claims, the importance of understanding additional living expenses, and the unique difficulties associated with total losses. The conversation emphasizes the need for thorough documentation and proactive communication with insurance companies to navigate the recovery process effectively. They also highlight the long-term implications of rebuilding in affected areas and the importance of being prepared for the challenges ahead. This conversation delves into the complexities of insurance and the impact of wildfires...2025-06-1853 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastWildfire Insurance is Broken: Here's how we're fixing it with WOWS InsuranceCalifornia’s Homeowners Insurance is in Crisis Here’s What You Need to Know In this episode of All Things Wildfire, OP Almaraz sits down with Robert Feldman, CEO of WOWS Insurance, to break down the skyrocketing premiums, shrinking coverage options, and the wildfire-driven shakeup hitting California's insurance market. Robert Feldman is an insurance professional with nearly 25 years of experience. Robert’s specialty is insurance in fire zones and hard to place risks. As an industry professional, Robert has served as a speaker at the California Association of Realtors. Robert travels the state educating realtors about how to...2025-06-0448 min
Her Ink EmpireTeaserWelcome to "Her Ink Empire," where I, Justine Almaraz—tattoo artist, educator, and founder of Earth Altar Tattoo Studio—am on a mission to redefine what's possible in tattoo education and creative entrepreneurship.
As a passionate tattoo artist, I spend my days creating meaningful art on my clients' skin, while also guiding fellow artists to build thriving, creatively aligned practices. Whether you're just beginning your journey, an established artist looking to scale, or a visionary creative building your own empire, this podcast is for you.
My experience spans years of perfecting my craft, growing a succ...2025-05-1904 min
Mañanas en Libertad con Luis del PinoSánchez autorizó el 29 de abril el desmantelamiento de AlmarazEl Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez autorizó el 29 de abril el contrato de desmantelamiento de la central nuclear de Almaraz (Cáceres), en medio del debate reactivado sobre el futuro de la energía nuclear en España, especialmente tras el reciente apagón eléctrico.
Pese a que el presidente Pedro Sánchez defendió en el Congreso que la posible prórroga de la central depende de las eléctricas (Iberdrola, Endesa y Naturgy), lo cierto es que el cierre está ya acordado.
Según ha desvelado Pablo Cambronero en Twitter, existe un acuerdo firmado en el CONSEJO DE MINISTROS del...2025-05-0925 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastCracking the Code: Wildfire Insurance & Risk MitigationIn this conversation, OP Almaraz and Paul Brady discuss the complexities of wildfire risk and insurance. Paul shares his unique background in wildfire mitigation and how it informs his work at Green Shield Risk Solutions. They explore the challenges of modeling wildfire risk compared to other perils, the importance of understanding wildfire behavior, and the innovative solutions being developed to assess and mitigate these risks. The discussion emphasizes the need for better communication and understanding between insurance providers and homeowners regarding wildfire risks and safety measures. In this conversation, Paul Brady and OP Almaraz discuss the complexities of insurance...2025-05-0753 min
Con ánimo de lucroCon Ánimo de Lucro: Teresa Ribera ignora a Almaraz y deja abierto el conflicto por la centralLuis F. Quintero y su equipo analizan la injustificada ofensiva del Gobierno contra las centrales nucleares.
La semana pasada, varios miembros de la plataforma ‘Sí A Almaraz’ visitaron Bruselas para trasladar sus denuncias hacia la política energética del Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez. Sin embargo, Teresa Ribera no accedió a reunirse con ellos y, en cambio, fueron varios eurodiputados los que los recibieron. Por ello, en Con Ánimo de Lucro analizamos el caos en la política energética del Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez.
Al respecto, Mercedes Rodríguez, subdirectora de Libertad Digital, ha comentado todos los detalles del p...2025-03-241h 16Mañanas en Libertad con Luis del PinoRibera planta a la plataforma para salvar AlmarazLa vicepresidenta de la Comisión Europea, Teresa Ribera, ha evitado reunirse con los representantes de la plataforma ‘Sí a Almaraz, Sí al Futuro’, que están en Bruselas para defender ante la UE la continuidad de la central nuclear cacereña.
Aunque la delegación mantendrá reuniones con distintos representantes comunitarios y entidades sociopolíticas, Ribera ha declinado encontrarse con los alcaldes de la mancomunidad de Campo Arañuelo, los principales afectados por un posible cierre.
Esta postura contrasta con su reciente autorización de más de 30.000 millones de euros en ayudas para prolongar la vida de dos centrales nucle...2025-03-1830 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastBehind the Scenes: First hand experience assisting with the Palisades Fire In this episode, host OP Almaraz guides listeners through firsthand accounts of a recent, chaotic wildfire event. His guests/staff, Erika and Ally, share their experiences working on the frontlines during the crisis. They discuss the intense days following the wildfire—from the initial panic on Tuesday through the exhausting days of Wednesday, Thursday, and the weekend—when they received frantic calls from homeowners desperate for wildfire protection. Key themes include: Wildfire Response Realities: Erika and Ally explain how homeowners, overwhelmed with anxiety, often expected a firefighter-like response. They clarify that...2025-02-2633 min
Hoy en El DebateExtremadura sale a la calle contra el cierre de Almaraz: «Va a tener un efecto devastador»El cierre de la central nuclear de Almaraz tiene en vilo a la mayor parte de los vecinos de este pueblo de Extremadura. Hay más de 3.000 empleos en juego y la vida de todo un pueblo y de una comarca, que vive gracias a esta central nuclear. Este sábado se ha convocado una manifestación promovida por los ayuntamientos y la plataforma ‘Sí a Almaraz, Sí al futuro’ para defender su continuidad y que no se cierre la planta nuclear. Una convocatoria que espera contar con 15.000 personas y que tiene el respaldo tanto del PP como de V...2025-01-1811 minCon ánimo de lucroCon Ánimo de Lucro: Las nefastas consecuencias del cierre de Almaraz: "será devastador"Con Ánimo de Lucro analiza todos los aspectos que rodean a la política energética del Ejecutivo y las consecuencias que tendrá.
El próximo sábado se celebra una manifestación que partirá de la puerta del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz ‘Sí, Almaraz, Sí al Futuro’ con el fin de mostrar su desacuerdo con el empeño del Gobierno de cerrar todas las centrales nucleares de España a partir de 2027. En este contexto, en Con Ánimo de Lucro hemos profundizado en todos los aspectos que rodean a la política energética del Ejecutivo y las consecuencias que tendrá.2025-01-161h 17
All Things Wildfire PodcastThe Palisades Fire: Stories, Lessons, and Hope from Southern California Wildfires This powerful episode of All Things Wildfire brings together firsthand accounts, expert insights, and actionable advice following one of the most devastating wildfire weeks in Southern California. Featuring Rich Snyder, a pioneer in wildfire mitigation, and the team at Allied Restoration & Allied Disaster Defense, the conversation dives deep into the emotional toll, the importance of community preparedness, and the practical steps homeowners can take to protect their properties. Whether you're in an affected area or looking to prevent future disasters, this episode offers invaluable resources and hope in the face of destruction. Highlight:2025-01-1650 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastEvery Second Counts: Why You Need Watch Duty for Wildfires In this episode of All Things Wildfire, host OP Almaraz welcomes John Mills, the founder of Watch Duty, a groundbreaking app for wildfire alerts. John shares his personal journey, starting with his life off the grid in Sonoma County and how his first-hand experiences with wildfires inspired him to create a tool that could save lives. Watch Duty is designed to provide real-time, detailed wildfire information that goes far beyond traditional alerts, offering users clear, actionable insights to protect their lives and property. John discusses the app's growth, its unique features, its impact...2024-12-2546 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastLine Fire Update: Essential Tips for Navigating Wildfires in California In this episode of the All Things Wildfire podcast, OP Almaraz dives deep into the latest developments on California's devastating Line Fire, which has already scorched over 23,000 acres. Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and the National Guard has been deployed to help fight the fire. OP breaks down the critical steps you need to take if you’re in an evacuation zone, how to prepare your home for wildfire protection, and why embers—not direct flames—are the biggest threat to homes. Key Highlights: Line Fire Update: Rapid fire growth, evacuation orders, and the Na...2024-09-1127 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastCombating California's Wildfire CrisisWe are excited to bring you the latest episode of "All Things Wildfire," where we dive into groundbreaking strategies and innovative partnerships aimed at tackling one of today's most pressing issues: wildfire prevention and management. In this episode, join our host OP Almaraz as he sits down with two trailblazing leaders in the fight against wildfires: Jeff Huebner, Chief Risk Officer at CSAA Insurance Group Zach Knight, CEO of Blue Forest Episode Highlights: Dynamic Partnerships: Discover how CSAA and Blue Forest are joining forces to create impactful solutions in w...2024-07-2431 min
Teachers on FireDANELLE ALMARAZ: Building Schools of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous improvement, Danelle equips leaders with the tools and mindset needed to enact lasting change by leading from the middle. Leadership development programs at InnovateED are designed to instill a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, empowering educators at all levels to lead with purp...2024-07-1327 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastSurviving the Hard Insurance Market In this episode of the All Things Wildfire podcast, host OP Almaraz welcomes Diane Delaney, CEO and Executive Director of the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA). The discussion kicks off with Diane explaining her role at PRM, highlighting how the organization brings together independent agents, high-net-worth insurance carriers, and service providers to enhance the personal insurance industry. OP emphasizes Diane's expertise in the rapidly changing insurance landscape and her insights on how brokers can stay ahead of these changes to benefit homeowners and insurance professionals alike. The conversation delves into the importance of...2024-06-2630 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastThe Hidden Battle of Wildfires: PTSD in Wildfire Responders We’re excited to bring you another gripping episode of All Things Wildfire, where we dive deep into the world of wildfire mitigation and mental health in firefighting. This week, host OP Almaraz is joined by Steve Orr, a seasoned firefighter and paramedic with decades of frontline experience. Tune in to discover transformative insights and actionable strategies to protect both your property and your well-being. Joining us today is a seasoned veteran in the field, with over 22 years at West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood, Colorado. As a firefighter, lieutenant, paramedic, and wildfire mi...2024-06-1240 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastCalifornia Stands Strong Against the Wildfire Problem In this special edition, our host OP Almaraz sits down with Daniel Berlant from CAL FIRE to delve into the critical strategies that are shaping California's wildfire defense and prevention efforts. Why This Episode is a Game-Changer: Exclusive Insights: Daniel Berlant shares insider knowledge on CAL FIRE's groundbreaking initiatives in wildfire prevention, preparedness, and forest health measures. Legislative Breakthroughs: Learn about the transformative laws and bills that have established new divisions within CAL FIRE, ensuring a focused and relentless approach to wildfire prevention. 2024-05-2950 min
Plenos Ayuntamiento de Almaraz#Almaraz - Pleno Extraordinario 13-05-2024Audio de la sesión plenaria ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz del día 13-05-20242024-05-1319 min
Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning#30 Lead from the Middle: How Teachers Drive Change with Danelle AlmarazIn this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer is joined by Danelle Almaraz, Chief Impact Officer for Innovate Ed, who brings over a decade of experience in the field of continuous improvement in education. Together, they explore the universal challenges faced by educators, including the leadership pipeline shortage and the necessity of fostering student empowerment and future readiness amidst rapidly evolving educational demands.Danelle discusses the importance of defining what "future ready" actually means and insists on a clear focus to help schools adapt and thrive. She emphasizes the role of continuous improvement processes and...2024-04-2239 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastCalifornia Wildfire Insurance Problem and What You Should Do Immediately! The podcast episode delves into the increasing challenges homeowners face in California and other wildfire-prone states regarding insurance coverage and risk mitigation. The host OP Almaraz, representing Allied Disaster Defense, outlines various preventive measures they assist homeowners with, including installing ember-resistant vents, gutter guards, vegetation management, fire retardant spraying, earthquake shut-off valves, and automatic water shut-off valves. Despite homeowners investing in these measures to reduce risk, insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and deductibles are becoming exorbitant, with some reaching up to $300,000. The host emphasizes the importance of brokers in navigating insurance challenges and urges...2024-04-0910 minPlenos Ayuntamiento de Almaraz#Almaraz - Pleno Ordinario 04-04-2024Audio de la sesión plenaria ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz del día 04-04-20242024-04-0523 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Westerns & WarSharpe's Command: Richard Sharpe and the Bridge at Almaraz, May 1812 by Bernard CornwellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/577570 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sharpe's Command: Richard Sharpe and the Bridge at Almaraz, May 1812 Series: #23 of The Richard Sharpe Adventures Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Rupert Farley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Westerns & War Publisher's Summary: New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns to the early years of the nineteenth century, capturing the bravery, battles, and bloodshed of Britain’s peninsular wars with this epic tale featuring his iconic hero Richard Sharpe. Outsider. Hero. Rogue. If any man can do the imp...2024-04-0205 min
RevOps UnboxedBuilding and scaling revenue operations at LinkedIn with José Almaraz ReséndezOn this episode of RevOps Unboxed, José Almaraz Reséndez, Sales Operations Senior Manager, Systems and Tools at LinkedIn, discusses the revenue operations systems that underpin LinkedIn's growth.About our guest, José Almaraz ReséndezJosé is a Sales Operations leader at LinkedIn, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure at LinkedIn, he's built teams and led projects to define the Go-To-Market strategy, handle the operational cadence of the business, and provide data and insights to drive business decisions.José leads a team...2024-02-2127 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastEpisode 24 - Can You Win the $11 Million Dollar XPrize Competition? The All Things Wildfire podcast, hosted by O.P. Almaraz, features Andrea Santy as the guest, delving into the pressing issue of wildfires occurring beyond traditional fire seasons. The podcast introduces the XPRIZE for Wildfire, an $11 million competition designed to stimulate innovation in combatting destructive wildfires. Andrea Santy explains the meticulous process behind the XPRIZE's development, involving consultations with a wide array of experts, from firefighters to government agencies. The competition encompasses two tracks: space-based detection and autonomous wildfire response. In the space-based detection track, participants are challenged to detect wildfires from space within 10 minutes and provide...2024-01-2641 minPlenos Ayuntamiento de Almaraz#Almaraz - Pleno Ordinario 25-01-2024Audio de la sesión plenaria ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz del día 25-01-20242024-01-2622 min
All Things Wildfire PodcastEpisode 21 - Unveiling Personal Stories and Essential Wildfire Prevention Tips In this riveting episode, our host O.P. Almaraz delves into a personal experience during the 2020 Blue Ridge Fire in Southern California, unveiling the chaos and uncertainty faced during evacuations. The episode takes you on a journey of discovery, motivation, and the quest for better wildfire prevention methods. Key Highlights: Personal anecdotes from the Blue Ridge Fire. The motivation behind the host's journey into wildfire prevention. Essential prevention measures for homeowners. Collaboration with experts and professionals in the field. Exciting plans for expanding prevention services beyond California. 2023-12-2010 minPlenos Ayuntamiento de Almaraz#Almaraz - Pleno Ordinario 30-11-2023Audio de la sesión plenaria ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz del día 30 de noviembre de 2023.2023-11-3023 minPlenos Ayuntamiento de Almaraz#Almaraz - Pleno Ordinario 28-09-2023Audio de la sesión plenaria extraordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Almaraz del día 28 de septiembre de 2023.2023-09-2953 min
Homeowners Be AwarePreventing Wildfire Disasters A Conversation with OP AlmarazSend us a textSeptember 12, 2023100. Preventing Wildfire Disasters A Conversation with OP AlmarazAre you prepared for the wildfire season? Don't rely on luck – arm yourself with strategies to protect your home from wildfires. I sat down with O.P. Almaraz, a seasoned disaster restoration expert and owner of Allied Restoration and Allied Disaster Defense. We dissect the concept of home hardening and how this preventative approach could mean the difference between disaster and survival. We also delve into a real-life case study involving the Lahaina tragedy. You’ll lear...2023-09-1231 min