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Agents of HumanityStorytelling: The Power of the Spoken Word - George Andriopoulos
George Andriopoulos is the CEO of Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals succeed and thrive. Under one of the many umbrellas of this organization, is Launchpad 516 Studios, a podcast production company which we are proud to say produces our very own, “Agents of Humanity”.
As a keynote, motivational, and TEDx speaker, George delivers talks that spark inspiration and change. He is also the Founder and one of the Principals/Co-Leaders, holding the unique title “The Architect,” of SPEAK, a global speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. George is an award-win...2024-07-3141 min
Peace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and ThanksgivingIt's the Thanksgiving show where Uncle Dave gives thanks for all that he has learned during this turbulent year of loss, especially to the audience of Peace Love and Bring a Bat who have supported as since the beginning. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com
Find me on social media as David Chametzky, or on the Facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat, on Twitter @goofyjaam...2022-11-2415 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and The Surfing SamuraiUncle Dave may not be a samurai nor is he a surfer, but today he gets to interview both as he sits down with Dylan Hronec - an adaptive surfer from New York nicknamed the "Surfing Samurai" - who helps expose others to his sport through the non-profit Surf for All. The boys dive into a peace and love fest, but make no mistake that Dylan brings a bat for what he stands up for in his community. Let's start the show!
Check out Dylan at:
https://www.yahoo.com/video/surfing-samurai-stars-paralympics-film-130622580.html
...2022-11-2441 min
The LaunchcastInclusion at Work Has A Lot of Potentia- Jeff MillerWhat would you say if I told you that 80% of the neurodiverse population is unemployed? Now what would you say if I told you that there's an innovative staffing company out there that understands and appreciates the neurodivergent population so well that they get them placed at an average salary of $81,000 a year? Yea...we reacted the same way. Join the LaunchDad as he sits down with the CEO of Potentia, Jeff Miller. George and Jeff take a deep dive and you're not going to want to miss this one!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker...2022-11-141h 21Peace Love and Bring a BatMove the Ball and Bring a Bat - Jennifer GarrettSuit up. Show up. Move the ball. That's the theme today as Uncle Dave sits down with Jennifer Garrett, branding architect, business consultant, executive coach, speaker and podcast host. Jennifer and Dave have a great, inspiring conversation and go into Jenner's books, "Dominate the Game" and "Move the Ball," in detail while making sure that they swing away to knock this one out of the park. There's an "R" in our hearts today and that "R" stands for Run like a champion because that's what you'll be doing after you listen. Enjoy!
Check out Jennifer at:
2022-11-1140 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 37 - Billy Price, Billy's ShoesSend us a textImagine falling from a three-story window during your second week of college and transforming overnight from an athletic teen to a full-time wheelchair user. What sounds like a nightmare to many was Billy Price’s real and sudden introduction into the disability community. Join us for this mind-blowing episode and interview with aeronautical engineer turned inclusive shoe designer Billy Price, as he recalls how a casual conversation at a holiday party turned his world upside down to build a multi-million dollar empire!Follow Billy’s Footwear on Instagram. Shop Billy Footwear - 10% off w...2022-11-1140 minThe LaunchcastRun, DMC (Not That One) - David M. CorbinJust to be clear, we're not talking about the Reverend Run's Run DMC partner Darryl McDaniels. We're talking about the incomparable mentor to mentors, David M. Corbin and if you think you know the mean of fast, you need to watch this man run to the aid of all his mentees, clients and thought leadership audience. The LaunchDad sits down with his fellow Long Island native David and the duo wax poetic on everything from leadership to relationships and everything in-between.
Get yourself a pen and a paper because this episode is full of gems.
...2022-11-071h 02The LaunchcastStand Up and Speak - A Tiny Soapbox ShowThis Tiny Soapbox Show dives into the mechanics of George's new public speaking platform, SPEAK - a platform for people with ideas and stories. The LaunchDad discusses his decision to move on from producing and speaking on the TEDx platform and how he identified a gap in the speaking world that needed to be filled. Enjoy this episode and make your way over to https://speakevent.com to learn more and to purchase tickets to the upcoming event in New York, SPEAK: Beginnings.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on...2022-10-3129 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and 100 EpisodesUncle Dave takes a short stroll down memory lane as Peace Love and Bring a Bat celebrates its 100th episode! It has been one heck of a run and we're not anywhere near done yet. Enjoy this episode and cheers to 100 more!
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com
Find me on social media as David Chametzky, or on the Facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat, on Twitter @goofyjaam
Pe...2022-10-2715 minThe LaunchcastThe Actor’s Director - Joe Ricci"I believe in the magic that happens when talented, open people get into the room and influence each other." This quote from his website is why they call this week's guest, Joe Ricci, the actor's director. Join the LaunchDad as he dives deep with director, writer and collaborator Joe Ricci on the collaboration that it takes to put together one of his shows and the leadership that it takes to elevate it to the next level. From his Hallmark movie, "In the Key of Love," to his stage reading of The Chrysalis, a new comedy about family drama, happening o...2022-10-2452 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 36 - Lance Johnson, Finding ClaritySend us a textWhat’s it like to slowly lose your eyesight and adapt to the world around you? How do the roles and characters we grow up watching on TV play into society's harmful stigmas around disability? Lance Johnson shares this and much more as we discuss his journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa and life as a video editor, podcaster, and content creator in Brooklyn, New York.Follow Lance on Instagram. Check out Lance on YouTube Looking for more great tips, hacks, and blog posts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and patient resources on...2022-10-1443 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Voice Your Vibe - Nancy BarrowsUncle Dave sits down with one of the Top 50 Most Impactful People on LinkedIn (2021), Nancy Barrows. Nancy is a lot of things: The Chick with the Tool Belt, Chief Engagement Officer at Voice Your Vibe, creator of the #RadiatingReal Movement, co-host of the Global Award winning LIVE shows "Shout Out Saturday" & "What's Good Wednesday," host of "Connected Human Conversations" and a keynote speaker, but today she's grabbing a bat and swinging away with the peace and love man himself, David Chametzky. Enjoy this one, folks!
Check out Nancy at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-barrows-m-s-ccc-slp-92124213/2022-09-3055 minPeace Love and Bring a BatMoving to Oneness (and a Bat)Uncle Dave takes one step closer towards moving to oneness as he sits with the incredible Meilin Ehlke, host of the podcast Moving to Oneness. They discuss the nourishing curiosity and embracing differences and being One while bringing you inspiration, wisdom, transformation, exploratory thinking and motivation, just like Meilin does on her own show. We may be One during this episode, but we definitely came out swinging our bats.
Check out Meilin's podcast at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-to-oneness/id1527428361
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like t...2022-09-2341 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and No SurrenderWant to be less stressed? More productive? Then sit down and take a listen to Uncle Dave sitting down with the founder of No Surrender LLC, Carl Ficks, and the endless seeds for us to plant in our magic garden are abundant from beginning end. Make sure to take. listen and don't forget to bring your bats...it's going to he a good one!
Check out Carl at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host...2022-09-1645 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and the Power of Yoga - Megan NolanUncle Dave stretched out real good for this one so as not to pull a muscle before he sat down to chat with vitality coach Megan Nolan. Megan says, "yoga is such powerful tool that helps you on all levels: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. The amazing thing is that it does all of this incredible work simultaneously," and we find out how during this downward dog of an episode (see what we did there?) Bring your bats and your yoga mats. Namaste.
Check out Megan at:
hthttps://www.megan-nolan.com/
https://calendly.c...2022-09-0940 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 35 - Alycia Anderson, Disabling Ableism ⓇSend us a textAlycia Anderson is a TEDx motivational speaker, corporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility consultant, advocate, and the founder & CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC. With a Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Activity. Alycia’s authenticity and charisma draw others to learn how to disable ableism across a wide spectrum of areas.In this rich and fun episode, this competitive tennis player, cyclist, identical twin, and a wheelchair user since birth, shares her journey from being the first waitress in a wheelchair all the way to training global companies on how to b...2022-09-0248 minPeace Love and Bring a BatAmputee Empowerment and a Bat - James Owen RobertsAmputee empowerment coach and all-around superhero James Owen Roberts joins Uncle Dave today for an insightful conversation on all things positive. James has made it his life's mission to turn disabilities into strengths and he talks all about it today. Sometimes when you're standing for something, you've got to bring your bat and knock it out of the park. Swing away, folks...this is a good one.
Check out James at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesoroberts11/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.youtube.com/c/jamesowenroberts
https://twitter.com/jamesoroberts11?lang=en2022-09-0155 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Balloon Animals - Rasheed HoodaUncle Dave and Mr. Weirdo walk into a bar...have you heard this one before? Okay, the two names may sound like the start of a corny joke, but there's nothing corny about this episode. Join Dave Chametzky as he sits down with Mr. Weirdo himself, Rasheed Hooda. Rasheed is an author, speaker and coach, as well as the host of the Embrace Your Inner Weirdo podcast. The duo share some great conversations around life and work and you don't want to miss this episode. It's about to get weird in here (but don't worry, they both brought their...2022-08-2644 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 34 - Kathy Reagan Young, Life as a ChronicpreneurSend us a textKathy Reagan Young, who lives with MS, is leading the disability and chronically ill community into “chronicpreneurship” by turning their lived experiences into income. In September of 2021, she launched Patients Getting Paid, a membership community offering support and training to people in finding and creating flexible, remote work that not only accommodates their health, but generates revenue as well. In this sassy episode, we explore all of the unexpected streams of income and potential career paths those with disabilities and chronic illness can shift into for a more meaningful, balanced and authe...2022-08-1944 minPeace Love and Bring a BatHomelessness, Hunger and Hope - Traci Medford-RosowWe've got a good one today as Uncle Dave sits down with Traci Medford-Rosow, author extraordinaire. Her upcoming book "Unsheltered Love: Homelessness, Hunger and Hope in a City under Siege" will be available March 14, 2023 in paperback and we're so excited to have this incredible human on the show today. Watch out though because Dave and Traci definitely bring a bat to this episode and you don't want to miss it.
Check out Traci at:
https://tracimedfordrosow.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631959824/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_1GMD9NRERETXX563QH29_0?fbclid=IwAR3b4...2022-08-1846 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Empathy - Dr. Kristen DonnellyThe good doctor is in as Uncle Dave (no, he's not the doctor) sits down with Dr. Kristen Donnelly, the 4 time TEDx phenom, to talk about empathy, the human experience and so much more. The conversations are deep and so are the hits as Kristen and Dave swing away and hit their sweet spots. Oh, you didn't think they brought the bats out today? Pfft.
Check out Dr. Kristen at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendonnellyphd/
or https://abbey-research.com
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect...2022-08-1242 minPeace Love and Bring a BatMind, Body and a Bat - Dane DormioUncle Dave sits down with martial artist and MindBody Mastery Academy founder, Dane Domio to talk all things productivity and health/wellness! The guys get into some deep stuff and we promise you're going to love this episode. Peace and Love is always abundant on this show but we're planting the seeds of change when we bring our bats. Listen in, folks!
Check out Dane Dormio at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danedormio/
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David...2022-08-0450 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Mo’Zen - Jessica Schiller-SilvermanMo'Zen is defined as the ingredients of both darkness and light are equally present in all of us...the madness of this planet is largely a result of the human being’s difficulty in coming to virtuous balance with himself. Today, Uncle Dave explores that balance with the founder of Mo'Zen Wellness, podcaster and wellness coach Jessica Schiller-Silverman. Get your gloves out and back up because these two are swinging for the fences today!
Check Jessica at: https://www.mozenwellness.com
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you ca...2022-07-2849 min
DiscriminologyAnother Interview with Dr. Oni BlackstockCultural competency is for some a new buzzword that has become prevalent in many different institutions and professions. Cultural competency in medicine however is something that has emerged during a time when there was not a focus on diversity issues in the United States. What is cultural competency? What is structural competency? Why do doctors need it? Does it really have an impact on healthcare outcomes? Helping us discuss this topic today is returning guest Dr. Oni Blackstock.Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Fa...2022-07-2551 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Recovery - Stacy SimbromThis is a fun one. Uncle Dave sigs down New York State Certified, Addiction Recovery Coach, New York State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, NYS Mental Health Peer Specialist, as well as a holistic practitioner Stacy Simbrom. The two wax poetic on just about everything and you can feel the love and respect in the room. Stacy may not like that, but we brought a bat and hit a home run with this one.
Check Stacy Simbrom out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-simbrom-97023aa
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would...2022-07-2246 minPeace Love and Bring a BatGo Wild! Go Great! Go with Peace and Love! - Rosemary ReinUncle Dave "goes wild" this week with Rosemary Rein, PhD, the Author of Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life and a contributing author to Blueprint for Success with co-authors Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard. It's a wild conversation for sure but you can be sure that they bring a bat and swing away on this one. Enjoy!
Check out Rosemary Rein out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-rein-b753b356/?originalSubdomain=ec
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle D...2022-07-1545 minDiscriminologyWhat Black Twitter Taught Me - HaitiLast season we introduced a reduced version of our typical episode model for the first time, airing a podcast that was under 10 minutes long. It ended up being one of our more popular episodes so we decided to expand it into an ongoing miniseries called, what Black Twitter taught me. Black Twitter is good for anything from pop culture, sports commentary, and intense sociopolitical discourse. With this series, we will share what we learned from insightful threads on various sociopolitical topics. Today we will be discussing Hattian history as it relates to colonialism and their strife for independence 2022-07-1109 minPeace Love and Bring a BatBam Bam, The Winners Paradigm and Bring a Bat - Alundas HavensUncle Dave sits down with Alundas "Bam Bam" Havens today, the CEO and Founder of Alpha Influence Media and the host of The Winners Paradigm Podcast. Take a listen as the former marine (thank you for your service) shares the secrets of success for people who are battling to improve and calibrate their mindset so they can achieve their definition of success. We're swinging away on this one, folks. Namaste.
Check out Alundas Havens out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alundas-havens/
or: https://www.instagram.com/thewinnersparadigm/
Check out The Winner's Paradigm...2022-07-0746 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmBrace It: Episode 33 - 10 Hidden Gifts of DisabilitySend us a textAll too often the conversation around disability is focused on the things it takes away—the experiences and activities it excludes us from. In this one-on-one episode, Lainie & Estela break down their top 10 gifts of disability and how each has impacted their life for the better. Join us for this insightful and uplifting conversation aimed to amplify appreciation for your own personal disability journey and gifts!Looking for more great tips, hacks, and blog posts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgFollow us on IG! @embraceit_po...2022-07-0143 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace, Speaking CPR and a Bat - Michael DavisNurse, put away the defibrillator...we're going to administer Speaking CPR instead! Join Uncle Dave as he sits down with Michael Davis, founder of Speaking CPR where he teaches you to: Stand Up; Speak Up; Stand OUT and how to sail the 7 Cs to Sensational Storytelling framework, where you’ll gain the confidence to create sales presentations, speeches, seminars, networking messages or marketing material that work. Lot's of great leadership lesson are abound today in this episode so make sure to listen closely.
Check out Michael Davis at: https://speakingcpr.com
Contact Mike at: mike@sp...2022-07-0145 minDiscriminologyMessages From the PlaygroundRecently we read a book called Raising LGBTQ Allies by Chris Tompkins. One of the major concepts that stood out to us was the analogy of a universal playground that we have all experienced. The “playground” is a symbolic metaphor for our minds and the messages we receive reflect dominant societal world views. As children, we absorb conscious and unconscious messages that ultimately shape our beliefs and perspective on the society in which we live. Many adults experience apprehension and discomfort introducing complex concepts like heteronormativity, homophobia, transphobia, etc, to young children. What we often fail to reali...2022-06-281h 15Peace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Human Emergence - Mike ShereckJoin Uncle Dave as he chats with Mike Shereck today on this super-deep episode of Peace Love and Bring a Bat. Mike and Dave talk about a whole bunch of topics but the main focus is on manhood and the right time to bring a bat as a man today. We're swinging away and going deep today!
Contact or follow Mike Shereck at: mikeshereck@gmail.com , mike.shereck@humanemergence.com , https://wrightfoundation.org
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David...2022-06-2337 minPeace Love and Bring a BatBringing a Father’s Day Thought - Bonus EpisodeHappy Father's Day to all the fathers out there who celebrate. This episode is dedicated to all of you as Uncle Dave waxes poetic on the special day and fatherhood in general. Enjoy this bonus episode and swing away, folks!
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com
Find me on social media as David Chametzky, or on the Facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat, on Twitter @goofyjaam
Peace Love an...2022-06-1814 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace, Love and Leading with Integrity - Ntsiki NcocoUncle Dave travelled (virtually) across the globe for this one, all the way to South Africa and he chats with Ntsiki Ncoco, the founder and chairperson of Power to Lead with Integrity, Inc. where she consults and trains on leadership and more. Join Ntsiki and Uncle Dave for a thrilling conversation and swing away, my friends, on the podcast that never ends.
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com
Find me on social media as...2022-06-1646 minDiscriminologyParis Massacre and the Algerian Struggle for Equality - Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of our "Paris Massacre and the Algerian Struggle for Equality" conversation. On October 17, 1961, one of the “most violent acts of repression ever applied to a street protest in Western Europe” took place. The streets of Paris, France were filled with peaceful, pro-independence Algerian protesters demonstrating against an imposed curfew on “Algerian Muslim” workers. This community has also been referred to in France as “French Muslims” or “French Muslims of Algeria.” As we alluded to before, this protest was met with state-sanctioned violence, the official death toll is in dispute, historians now agree that the death toll was at least 48...2022-06-1353 minThe LaunchcastThe Special Olympics Bonus EpisodeIt's a live event recording on episode 323 as The Launchcast crashes the Special Olympics Northeast Long Island Regional Spring Games in our hometown of Farmingdale, New York! We set up our show in Media Row where George had the opportunity to interview athletes, families, volunteers and visitors. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience and the bonus is that there are some MAJOR LEADERSHIP GEMS on this episode! Please enjoy this very special episode of our show.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
I...2022-06-0943 minPeace Love and Bring a BatImpact Driven Branding with a Bat - Rich KozakUncle Dave sits down today with Rich Kozak, who is rocket fuel for people who want their Brand to impact others’ lives; Rich is the sage voice of IMPACT DRIVEN BRANDING.His companies,RichBrandsandIMPACT DRIVEN Publishing, guide and activate individuals and businesses who are determined to make significant impacts on other people, to make their brand uniquely come alive, to build a strong platform for their business or personal brand, and to help them step into living their purpose. He took a “radical sabbatical” from his high-intensity career to reshape his life and to cook for his wife of 44 years a...2022-06-0949 minPeace Love and Bring a BatRise Above with Patricia (and the Phoenix) - Patricia Jo GroverWith a motto like "Rise Above," you know that the Phoenix loving Uncle Dave is gonna be all over this interview. Join us today as we sit down with the person known as "The Goal Achievement Strategist", Patricia Jo Grover, who has strategically designed her entire platform to Encourage, Educate, and Empower individuals to achieve more success and be able to "Rise Above" any Challenges they may have in any of the 8 Dimensions of Life. The bats are out today so swing away!
Follow Patricia Jo Grover here: https://patriciajogrover.com
I would really enjoy...2022-06-0239 minDiscriminologyParis Massacre and the Algerian Struggle for Equality - Part 1On October 17, 1961, one of the “most violent acts of repression ever applied to a street protest in Western Europe” took place. The streets of Paris, France were filled with peaceful, pro-independence Algerian protesters demonstrating against an imposed curfew on “Algerian Muslim” workers. This community has also been referred to in France as “French Muslims” or “French Muslims of Algeria.” As we alluded to before, this protest was met with state-sanctioned violence, the official death toll is in dispute, historians now agree that the death toll was at least 48 people. Many believe that it was “well over 100.” How could something like this happen? Wh...2022-05-3052 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 32 - Zac Shad, You Are Not AloneSend us a textNavigating teenage years can be difficult, especially when you are suddenly diagnosed with a weird-sounding debilitating disease like Charcot-Marie-Tooth. As a 13-year-old Pakistani kid living in the UK, Zac was forced to confront daunting medical predictions, social pressures, harmful stigmas, and his own internal battles. Join us as we hear how Zac pulled himself out of multiple periods of depression and denial and learned to embrace his new life of fitness, connection, and purpose.Get out your notepads as we explore what it looks like to raise happy, independent and fulfilled...2022-05-2740 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Podcast Powertrain - Tim HollowayAttention all Alpha Podcasters and podcast listeners in general...you're not going to want to miss this one. Uncle Dave sits down with the guru behind Podcast Powertrain, Tim Holloway. Talking about podcasts on a podcast? How dare they. Well guess what, they dared and you need to listen to it. This man has 3 podcasts and he's talking about the use of the medium while maintaining peace and love but don't be fooled...the bats are coming out!
Follow Tim Holloway here: https://podcastpowertrain.com
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would...2022-05-2637 minPeace Love and Bring a BatMindology and a Bat - Chantelle Simone and Lester BaileyYou're in for a treat if you're a fan of Uncle Dave talking about the "Phoenix Mindset," because today's episode comes to you from a live in...wait for it...IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA! Peace Love and Bring a Bat sits down with Chantelle Simone and Lester Bailey to talk about Mindology Academy and this episode is a winner if you're looking for mental health education that taps into the principles of mind-mastery and spirituality. Swing away, folks!
Follow Mindology Academy here: https://mindologyacademy.com
or here: https://www.facebook.com/mindologyacademy
I would...2022-05-1927 minDiscriminologyMalcolm Redu(X)We have covered Malcolm X in previous seasons. We alluded to how the narrative that surrounds his legacy tends to be tarnished in the eyes of some. He has been the victim of revisionist history in many regards. According to the paper “The Vilification of Malcolm X” by Greg Tull, this was done systematically with intention. On this episode, we look to expound upon his vilification with the paper’s author and returning guest Greg Tull.Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter...2022-05-1653 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace Love and Wellness - Karmen PlasenciaMercury is in retrograde and that means Uncle Dave sits down for a fun conversation full of healing energy with Karmen Plasencia. They talk yoga, massage therapy, meditation, astrology and so much more. Wellness is the theme today so get your pencils out and take some notes because this episode is full of softballs that you'll be able to take with you and knock out of the park.
Follow Karmen Plasencia here: https://www.facebook.com/karmenplasencia
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your...2022-05-1238 minPeace Love and Bring a BatCall Your Mother! - B.A.T. Bonus EpisodeIt's a special B.A.T. episode where Uncle Dave Brings A Thought and today's thoughts are all about Mother's Day. That's right, we've got a bonus episode for you on this special day and whether you're a mother through a birth, a mother through love or just a plain, old MOTHER (we won't finish that one), this one's for you. Happy Mother's Day, folks. Swing away on this beautiful day and knock it out of the park.
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host...2022-05-0812 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 31 - Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi, How to Raise a Disabled ChildSend us a textRaised alongside her able-bodied twin and 4 other siblings, Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi shares her powerful story from growing up as a child with Cerebral Palsy to becoming a proud disabled therapist. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Dr. Ficchi shares her deep expertise on how certain parenting styles can help empower children with disabilities.Get out your notepads as we explore what it looks like to raise happy, independent and fulfilled disabled adults!Follow Dr. Ficchi on Instagram. Connect with Dr. Ficchi on her website. Looking for more great tips, hack...2022-05-0647 minPeace Love and Bring a BatA Journey of Peace, Love & Riches - John SpenderCheck out the newest episode of the pod as Uncle Dave speakers with John Spender, creator of the best selling series 'A Journey of Riches' John Spender has collaborated with over 250 different authors from 40 different countries. He didn't learn how to read and write at a basic level until he was 10 years of age and this is his motivation and WHY to help others to become published. That's what the journey to peace, love and riches is all about. Join us as we talk about those "bring a bat" moments and do a deep dive together.
Follow...2022-05-0543 minThe LaunchcastFighting for the Very Soul of Farmingdale: Leadership in Elections - A Tiny Soapbox ShowA very different episode of The Launchcast, but one of the most necessary if we're going to call ourselves a leadership podcast. The LaunchDad waxes poetic on what's going on in his hometown of Farmingdale, NY. This episode's small-town case study on the effects of politics in parenting and education is a topic that is being discussed in small towns and large cities across the country. The problem is, they crossed a parent with a microphone this time and George isn't standing for it. Tune in to this unconventional soapbox episode. A 10 minute disclaimer and explanation precedes the episode.2022-05-0237 minDiscriminologyClosing the Gap in TechHistorically, there have obviously been opportunity gaps across many different professions and disciplines. The tech industry, like others, has a significant underrepresentation regarding people of color. Black people make up 7% of the tech industry while making up 13% of the U.S population. Latinx people are even more underrepresented making up 8% of the tech industry while having an 18% total U.S population. Why is this the case? What is being done to close the gap? What can we do? Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on F...2022-05-0232 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPeace, Love and a ’Can Do’ Culture - Kandy WindomWelcome to all the Strivers, Drivers and Life Leaders that are here to try some Kandy...Kandy Windom, that is. Uncle Dave sits down with this incredible leader in a fun and energetic interview for those that have an insatiable appetite for accomplishing goals, and beating the odds. Basically those with IN THE LOVE frequency and energy! And since Peace Love and Bring a Bat is all about love, frequency and energy, this one knocks it out of the park.
Follow Kandy Windom here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1835936839972927?fbclid=IwAR0h_t1yOH44rE3hypzDI48zTvDCY-yFS_x...2022-04-2842 minPeace Love and Bring a BatHappiness, Prosperity, Love and a Bat - Dawna CampbellIf you're tired of hearing Uncle Dave's voice we suggest listening to the pleasant and effervescent voice of our guest on this episode of Peace Love Bring a Bat, Dawna Campbell. Dawna and Dave (No "R" in those names but 2 "D's" for what it's worth) chat about discovering, releasing and transforming your life into one that opens the doors of prosperity. This chat is going to help you turn up your abundance dial and get financially fit. Find out how to live your life using Dawna's secrets. Spoiler alert, there may be a bat involved (non-violent, we promise).
2022-04-2140 minThe LaunchcastWrestling with Leadership - ”Life Changing” Joe OcasioThere are two sides to this interview: the real story and the work. The real story is that George sits down with professional wrestler and personal trainer Joe Ocasio for an incredible, in-depth interview that delves into his story as a wrester, the art of wrestling and his journey to starting Joe's Results Zone. Now for the work: It's the matchup of the century as George "The LaunchDad" Andriopoulos (formerly known as Muscles Marinara) takes on FFW Heavyweight Champion (and tag team champion) "Life Changing" Joe Ocasio in a 90 minute iron man match and the leadership championship is on...2022-04-181h 39DiscriminologyIf you Thought Kneeling was Bad, Check This S*** OutThe conversation concerning whether activism has a place in sports is a frequent topic in the media. Conservative TV personalities like Laura Ingraham have made derisive statements like “Shut Up and Dribble” about modern day athletes, claiming that they lack the credentials to speak out on socio-political topics. Activism in sports however is not a new occurrence, which tends to be left out of the discourse. In today’s episode, we will cite major historical examples of social justice demonstrations in the sports world. Helping us do so is returning guest Olivia Gordon. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve K...2022-04-1858 minPeace Love and Bring a BatRe-Set, Re-Align and Re-Ignite - Robyn MusslerHere's a storm of "R" words that Uncle Dave is sure to enjoy: our guest this week Robyn (R-Word) Mussler talks about how it's time to Re-Set, Re-Align and Re-Ignite (Unlce Dave's head is spinning) with the intentions of peace and love in her heart. Join this conversation as Robyn discusses how to connect the dots to success. It's always a hell of a conversation when you can talk about Shark Tank and bringing a bat in the same sentence.
Follow Robyn Mussler here: https://robynmussler.com
And here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmussler/2022-04-1445 minThe LaunchcastLeadership Through Conscious Communication (Launchcast Profiles) - Jem FullerNothing to see here, just two dudes covered in tribal tattoos who are obsessed with leadership and both spoke (at different times) at the same TEDx in Northern Ireland, but here's the catch...one's from Australia and the other is from New York. The LaunchDad sits with this week's Launchcast Leadership Profile guest, Jem Fuller, and the two talk about Jem's incredible and unconventional journey to leadership. Dive in, this is a good one.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Follow Jem Fu...2022-04-1144 min
Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability StigmasEmbrace It: Episode 30 - Dayniah Manderson, The Miseducation of InclusionSend us a textDayniah is a Jamaican immigrant, mother, educator, writer, and activist living with SMA. As a tenured English teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience in New York City public schools, Dayniah uses an electric wheelchair and has been unable to use a restroom at her middle school building in the Bronx for the past 14 years due to the New York City Department of Education (DOE)’s failure to provide a facility that meets her access needs.30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, fewer than 25% of DOE...2022-04-0852 minPeace Love and Bring a BatFinding Peace and Love Beyond the Homo Sapien- Paul TogozogluBeyond Homo Sapien may be the name our guest, Paul Togozoglu's podcast, but the meaning of the term "homo sapien" in Latin translates to "wise man." A fitting definition for Uncle Dave's guest this week. The boys chop it up in our newest episode, talk about all things growth related and, surprise, surprise...they talk at length about the concept of a Phoenix and the Phoenix Rise (one of Uncle Dave's favorite "R" words). If you know, you know. Break out the bats, boys and girls...we're going yard on this episode.
Follow Paul Togozoglu here: https...2022-04-0742 minThe LaunchcastLeading With Reading (Launchcast Profiles) - Danny Brassell, PhDImagine taking a trip on the Reading Rainbow. Only it's not a TV show, it's real life and it's not LeVar Burton, it's our guest Danny Brassell. The LaunchDad sits down to profile the good doctor and the two talk about the importance of reading in the life of a leader while covering topics ranging from WWE wrestling Hall of Famer Mankind (Mick Foley) to teaching underprivileged students in South Central Los Angeles. It's our first every Launchcast Profiles episode where we do short profiles and big leaders. Buckle up...leadership awaits.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote...2022-04-0434 minDiscriminologyTrendsetters: The Internet is a Black Space TooThere is a large racial wealth gap in the United States overall and it’s especially large in the pop culture/entertainment arena. This is additionally troubling considering the insurmountable contributions Black people have made to pop culture and digital content creation. Today our special guest Anuli Akanegbu (Ah-noo-lee A-ka-nay-boo) joins us to help us discuss this matter, particularly as it relates to Black women in content creation. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter.Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studio...2022-04-0452 minPeace Love and Bring a BatBeyond the Veil & Beneath the Bat- Daniel JacksonFor all of you 5 sense underachievers out there, get ready for the man with the 6th sense! We're joking about the underachiever part but not about the 6th sense. Join Uncle Dave this week as he talks shop with Daniel Jackson, a spirit medium with a connection into the spirit realm which leads down the road of the supernatural. Today's R-word? RECEIVE...as in, sit back and receive this large dose of peace and love but DON'T forget to bring a bat as all.
Follow Daniel Jacksonhere: https://beyond-the-veil.com
I would really enjoy hearing...2022-03-311h 13The LaunchcastLeadership Born in the Embers - David HollenbachFrom the military to a firefighter to a fire chief to a coach, this man's unconventional journey to leadership has been anything but a straight road and anything but easy The LaunchDad sits down to chat with David Hollenbach and the two leadership coaches take a deep dive into the concept of leadership, the inspiration behind it and the "self-leadership" that's important on anyone's path. We, of course, dive into another feature of "The Big 3" and so much more. Leadership, business, life and growth? Yes, please.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
...2022-03-281h 08Peace Love and Bring a BatSay What You Want, The Truth is in You - Ell GranielWhat if you could communicate to yourself in a language that is directly connected to your higher power? Sound a little too woo-woo for you? Guess again...this is Truespeak and our gust this week, Ell Granule brings the heat as she dives into a deep conversation with Uncle Dave. She definitely brought the bat this week and knocked it out of the park. Take a listen!
Follow Ell Graniel here: https://www.truespeak.us
https://www.facebook.com/2truespeak
https://www.instagram.com/truespeak.us/
https://www.youtube.com/channel...2022-03-2446 minThe LaunchcastUkraine, Russia, Zelensky, Putin and True Leadership - A Tiny Soapbox ShowNo snappy remarks here. This episode is as serious as what is happening in Ukraine at this very moment. Join another tiny soapbox show on episode 317 as the LaunchDad breaks down President Zelensky's speech to Congress in 20 minutes or less and pinpoints some leadership gems that should have the whole world thinking about what it means to lead a constituency. Trigger warnings have been laid down as well, folks. Be warned.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Watch Ukrainian President Zelensky as he...2022-03-2122 minDiscriminologyFrom Student to Teacher: Navigating Racial Bias in Public EducationOn this episode we will be discussing the hiring practices of educators, specifically on Long Island NY. There is a visible lack of diversity in high school educators in this region and nationally. We invited Roslyn U.S history teacher Greg Tull to discuss his experience pursuing the education profession from his time as a student through his experience interviewing for positions.Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter.Thank you to Greg Tull for joining us.Discriminology is...2022-03-201h 10Peace Love and Bring a BatIntentionally On the Path By Design - Kimberly LechnickThe Clubhouse just got bigger as these two Clubhouse buddies dive into an important conversation that will rock your world. Join Uncle Dave on our newest episode as he sits with Kimberly Lechnick and talks about intentional pathways to, you guessed it, the R's in their hearts. All the old PLBB standby topics make it into the show including a special appearance by Uncle Dave's Magic Garden! It's a good one today so grab your bat and swing away.
Follow Kimberly Lechnick here: https://intentionalpathwaysbydesign.com
https://www.facebook.com/lechnick
https://www.l...2022-03-1744 minThe LaunchcastQuietly Advising on the 10 Year Plan - David DresslerThis technical nightmare of an episode is worth the torturous listen, we promise! Audio echoing and equipment issues aside, the LaunchDad is joined by the founder of $100 million+ business/California based beloved restaurant brand Tender Greens, as well as the founder of Quiet Advisory and co-author of "Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled their Heart-Centered Brand" about leadership, entrepreneurship, work culture, failures, family and so much more. This HONEST take from a hugely successful entrepreneur is exactly what season 3 needs to continue on the flight to success. WOOOO!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TE...2022-03-1449 minPeace Love and Bring a BatClimbing the Vertical Momentum - Richard KaufmanWhile Uncle Dave is worried about how to get his bats past TSA for his next speaking event, today's guest is worried about teaching YOU how to get that "Vertical Momentum" started and how to ride that wave to the top. Richard Kaufman joins Uncle Dave today during his free time, of which there's not too much since he's a podcast host, speaker, author, producer and veteran. The boys chop it up for the audience during this super fun conversation. In the end, the bats were swinging, friends.
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https://verticalmomentumpodcast.com2022-03-1153 minPeace Love and Bring a BatOpen Your Hearts for Charity - Brian Schulman & Nancy BarrowsTime to bring in the Goons for Good, once again. Uncle Dave sits down with top LinkedIn influencers Brian Schulman and Nancy Barrows to talk peace and love, but guess what? That's right...they're bringing their bats on Tuesday, March 8th for the “Open Your Hearts and Wallets for Blood Cancer” marathon charity event on LinkedIn! Brian and Nancy are taking the 7-9pm (PST) shift for the marathon on 3/8 so make sure you donate at the links below to help. Be a goon (for good, of course).
Follow Brian & Nancy and the event here:
https...2022-03-0834 minThe LaunchcastThe Junkyard Prodigy - Orville DavisBack from winter hiatus and ready to roll, The Launchcast gets back to basics with an in-studio interview that does not disappoint! Sometimes we focus so much on legacy that we get complacent about innovating old ideas...and sometimes legacy allows us to disrupt an age-old idea and reinvent an industry. The LaunchDad is joined by Orville Davis, CEO of Scrap-It! Technologies and Junk Removal. Orville started as the product of a junkyard and wound up revolutionizing the junk industry through legacy and innovation. Listen up today, folks...you might learn something!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/T...2022-03-071h 07Peace Love and Bring a BatIntegrating the Integrity Game - Jeff KlubeckIt's finally happening...Cluberty meets Klubeck. Grab a drink and a couple of Klubey snacks because Uncle Dave is about to play The Integrity Game with the author of the book himself, Jeff Klubeck. This is one of our favorite conversations ever and the boys cover A LOT. Jeff offers a ton of gems (or plants some seeds as Uncle Dave would say) and by the end of the episode, you'll find your sweet spot.
Follow Jeff Klubeck here:
https://getaklu.net
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like t...2022-03-0346 minPeace Love and Bring a BatSpeaking the Language of the HeaRt- Amy DonnanUncle Dave speaks many languages...actually he speaks 2: Brooklyn-ese and the language of the heart. Today we learn to speak the Language of the Heart with Amy Donnan, Ma, LP, IMH-E. The pair talk about emotional healing and so much more so this is definitely an episode that you do NOT want to miss. There's always an R in your heart, especially after an episode like this one.
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https://www.lovemyfeelings.com
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, y...2022-02-2444 minPeace Love and Bring a BatDivine Femininity -Ele de PossonSpoiler alert: Uncle Dave has a feminine side and he's not afraid to show it. Join the man with the bat as he journeys through peace and love with this week's guest Ele de Posson. The incomparable Ele shares her voice (yes the French accented voice that she claimed would never host a podcast) with the only podcast that ends with a swing of the proverbial bat. This is a good one folks so join us.
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https://www.eleonoredeposson.com
https://www.instagram.com/eledeposson/
Get...2022-02-1739 minPeace Love and Bring a BatLove and Anniversaries - Juan LeeWe kick this one off by celebrating a very special 1st anniversary for Uncle Dave and the Peace Love and Bring a Bat podcast! Thank you to all of our followers for your continued support...now, onto the real business here. Uncle Dave sits down with the man that makes love simple: author and coach, Juan Lee. They ask the ever elusive question: what is love and so much more. So bring your peace, bring your love, bring a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine..whatever you need to make Valentines Day special this year...2022-02-1045 minPeace Love and Bring a BatEmbrace Your Inner Champion - Laura ArmstrongWho do you think would win in a fight between a 3-time world champion martial artist and the peace loving, bat carrying Uncle Dave? On second thought, don't answer that...instead, join Uncle Dave this week as he chats with the incredible Laura Armstrong about leadership, success, clear outcomes and so much more. Laura may be a martial artist, but she definitely hits a home run on this show.
Follow Laura Armstrong here: https://leadershipwithlaura.com/about/
Connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarmstrong/
I would really enjoy hearing from y...2022-02-0345 minPeace Love and Bring a BatBONUS EPISODE: Camp Good Mourning - Paul RubinSometimes we just have to leave the witty descriptions for another episode and tell you that this is a MUST LISTEN because you need to all support organizations like this. Uncle Dave sits down with the founder and executive director of Camp Good Mourning!, a Long Island-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children who are coping wit the death of a a parent and/or sibling. Listen and support them at their next event, please.
Follow Camp Good Mourning here: https://www.campgoodmourning.org/about
Follow Paul Rubin here...2022-02-0236 minPeace Love and Bring a BatEnter Through the Blue Door - Mary O’DwyerWhere else can you heal emotional traumas and release limiting beliefs, allowing you to move forward in life with renewed conviction, direction and purpose...all while carrying a big, heavy bat? Why on the Peace Love and Bring a Bat podcast with Uncle Dave and this week's guests, certified breath work facilitator, Mary O'Dwyer. Join us as we take a big swing to help you find your peace and love.
Follow Mary O'Dwyer here: www.marysbluedoor.com and make sure to check out her weekend retreat, Reclaim Your Breath, coming February 4-6 2022.
Contact Mary here: ma...2022-01-2739 minPeace Love and Bring a BatThe Legend of the Black Carbon Warrior and the Mermaid - Don Owens & Merle LiivandTrue story: a mermaid, a climate change author and goon for good walk onto a podcast all holding bats...BOOM! We swung away and knocked this one out of the park with important conversations on saving the planet and eliminating the dreaded black carbon from Earth. Join Uncle Dave this week as he talks peace and love with Merle Liivand and Don Owens but make sure you stay tuned for the moment the take out their bats and stand up for what they believe in.
Follow Merle Liivand here: https://merleliivand.com
or here: https...2022-01-2047 minPeace Love and Bring a BatThe Magical Forces of Gut Feelings - Rhonda GrantWhat do an international best-selling author, host of a podcast, CEO, coach and Uncle Dave have in common? Planting magical seeds of growth, of course. Join Uncle Dave as he interviews Rhonda Grant, author of Magical Forces within, host of The Rhonda Grant Show and coach extraordinaire. This episode may focus mostly on the peace and love side of things, but we find our sweet spot and swing away by the end.
Rhonda Grant here: https://www.rhondagrantauthor.com
Follow: Rhonda Grant | LinkedIn and leave a recommendation. Your voice will help her build her platform.2022-01-1342 minPeace Love and Bring a BatEntering the Coaching Jungle - Marc MawhinneyWelcome to the jungle, baby...the COACHING jungle that is. Join Uncle Dave as he sits down to chat with this week's guest, Marc Mawhinney, the king of the coaching jungle. Dave and Marc chat about the nuances of coaching, especially the nuance about looking out for unscrupulous coaches, and much more in the deep dive episode. Spoiler alert: Uncle Dave talks about skinny dipping in Hawaii so get your earmuffs on the kids!
Follow Marc Mawhinney here: https://www.naturalborncoaches.com
or on his Facebook group "The Coaching Jungler here: https://www.facebook.com...2022-01-0639 minThe LaunchcastAuld Lang Syne - A Tiny New Year’s Soapbox ShowIt's our final episode of 2021 and what better way to say Happy New Year than with a Tiny Soapbox Show from the LaunchDad himself? We're talking New Year's resolutions and looking inward at our own accountability and responsibilities to make those resolutions come true. We're talking about honoring those from our past in order to move forward in the future. We're talking about leaving the excuses behind and just doing the damn thing. Buckle up, buttercup...this one gets real before we slow it down and get reflective going into 2022.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker G...2021-12-3133 minPeace Love and Bring a BatRelishing Life - Shannon Shern"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." It's a quote from C.S. Lewish but it's also a mantra for our guest's company under the "Future You Is Waiting" banner that flashes atop her website. Uncle Dave chats with Shannon Shern about mindset, life, parenting, weight loss and everything else that's encompassed by her company's name, Relish Life. Pay close attention folks and DON'T FORGET to bring your bat.
Follow Shannon Shern here: https://relish.life
or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook...2021-12-3030 minThe LaunchcastThe 2021 Holiday Giving ShowHo ho, everybody! It’s our 2nd annual Holiday Giving Show and we're bringing you all the feels today as the LaunchDad, along with his good friend and Shannon's Fight co-founder, Dr. Dana Battaglia, help the less fortunate this holiday season. We can make all the jokes we want about the holiday theme and say how much fun this is going to be...but selfishly, this episode feels so good and so necessary every single year. We're not rolling like Oprah like last year, but we're still doing some good and having some laughs along the way.
Ho...2021-12-2359 minPeace Love and Bring a BatHealing with Mastery - Doug O’BrienImagine the ability to heal using the most powerful tools you've never heard of before. Ericksonian Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Havening anyone? Our guest today, Doug O'Brien, is internationally recognized as an expert in all of these tools. Such much so that he's even worked with Dr. Oz (yes THAT Dr. Oz) to help create the Department of Complimentary Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and he served as a “Master Trainer” in Tony Robbins’s organization, teaching others to become coaches. Now as a peak-performance coach Doug chat with Uncle Dave about how he helps everyo...2021-12-2340 minPeace Love and Bring a BatAmerica‘s Supermom - LaChelle AdkinsWhat do you get when you try juggling marriage, ministry, career, charity and 15 children? You get supermom and Clubhouse aficionado LaChelle Adkins...and WE get a heck of an interview with lots of talk about elephants in the room and using our bats (but not in that order). Listen closely with peace and love, my friends.
Follow LaChelle here: https://lachelleadkins.com
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.davidchametzky.com
Find me on so...2021-12-1628 min
Over My Dad Bod (cast)The Holiday Winter Formal - John & Mark Cronin, Jimmy DoyleThe season 2 premiere of the Over My Dad Bod (cast) is here in what can only be described as an extravaganza level episode: The Holiday Winter Formal. It's our holiday show to kick off the new season and the boys at OMBDC are stoked to share a very special musical holiday performance by Jimmy Doyle and a fun new game called "Put a Sock In It" that they got to play with sock moguls John and Mark Cronin from John's Crazy Socks. Lots of great conversations in between including a deep dive into a forgotten Christmahanakwanzakah cell phone commercial...2021-12-1555 minOver My Dad Bod (cast)Season 2: The Trailer!It's a new season and the boys at the Over My Dad Bod (cast) are sort of starting over while sort of doing the same thing which is sort of confusing but that's sort of what they do while sort of trying to be funny. Sort of. Welcome to the trailer for Season 2 of the best show (allegedly) that you've never listened to!
Hosted by "the do-gooder dads" Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
Over My Dad Bod (cast) is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Show ideas? Pitches for bits? Submitting segments? Reach out to us...2021-12-1304 minPeace Love and Bring a BatBusting Balls and Bats on Uncle Dave‘s Birthday BashWhat do you get when you announce that it's the fifty-something birthday of the Brooklyn talking, softball playing, podcast hosting, energetic coaching Uncle Dave? You get episode 203 of Peace Love and Bring a Bat with some incredible folks stopping in to roast our host in true ball-busting fashion. The best part? Uncle Dave didn't know about half of the folks stopping in to wish him a happy birthday, and there are definitely some big deals stopping in! Tune in and listen closely...it's the birthday bash that you never knew you needed.
I would really enjoy hearing...2021-12-0938 minThe LaunchcastThe Holiday Giving Show (The Launchcast Reboots)It's another Launchcast Reboot and this is the one where we pretended to be Oprah for an hour. YOU get a donation...and YOU get a donation. Episode 312 is a reboot of a very special episode: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and more. It was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to...2021-12-081h 08Peace Love and Bring a BatSummon Your Warrior - Neal ConlonUncle Dave takes another big swing on episode 202 of Peace Love and Bring a Bat with the amazing Neal Conlon. Neal and Dave chop it up about everything from the real definition of being a "warrior" to confidence to cyber-security. Neal even teaches our host about the dark web and boy was it dark in there (insert rim shot). We have some fun on this one but, most importantly, we learned some valuable lessons. Join the conversation and sound off!
Check out Neal Conlon's Website here: https://www.nealconlon.com
Follow Neal Conlon on social...2021-12-0244 minThe LaunchcastGiving Tuesday Explained - A Tiny Soapbox ShowIt's #GivingTuesday and The Launchcast is explaining what that means on episode 311. The LaunchDad talks about how to get involved with your favorite charity in a ton of ways: donating money, donating while shopping with Amazon Smile, volunteering service or just supporting and spreading awareness. It's a quick episode this week since you got a bonus Thanksgiving episode and we're back next week with another leadership interview.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to d...2021-11-3013 minThe LaunchcastThankful for You - A Tiny Thanksgiving Soapbox ShowSure, bonus episode 310 of The Launchcast is just shy of 24 minutes in total, but trust us when we say that this Tiny Soapbox Show sticks to the 20 minutes or less rule when it comes to the meat and potatoes of this episode...or should we say the turkey and stuffing since this is our 2021 Thanksgiving show! Join George as he reflects on being thankful through a difficult time and in true holiday spirit, we hear from the children themselves on the meaning of the word thankful as the LaunchDad is joined by 2 of his kids, the LaunchLad and the La...2021-11-2523 minPeace Love and Bring a BatWork Like an Immigrant - Carlos SiqueiraIt's the season 2 premiere of Peace Love and Bring a Bat and Uncle Dave is bringing the fire like the proverbial phoenix burning in beautiful flight. Dave chats a little about Thanksgiving and talks about being thankful in so many ways before diving into his high-energy interview with the always energetic author of "Work Like an Immigrant," Carlos Siqueira. Boom...we just hit that sweet spot! Gobble, gobble, friends.
Follow Carlos Siqueira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosinspire
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2021-11-2449 minThe LaunchcastCan You Hear the Winds of Change? - Janice LintzAs a community and thought-leader, George is always searching for other leaders that have experienced a spark moment in their lives that led them on the path to creating change. In Episode 309 of The Launchcast the LaunchDad interviews Janice Lintz, a person that changed hearing access in the US, disrupted the hearing aid market and now, along with her organization Hearing Access & Innovations, is working on global best practices. What you may not know is that this guest was booked on the show because of George's growing passion for hearing access advocacy due to his second daughter's hearing disability. Th...2021-11-2247 minPeace Love and Bring a BatThe Season 2 Trailer!Season 2 of Peace Love and Bring a Bat is launching in one week but Uncle Dave gives you a sneak peek at what to expect this season as we take on our next 50 episodes! You have all up-leveled with us since this show started so it's time for us to up-level as well. Join us for the all new season and enjoy the ride (and don't forget to bring your bat)!
I would really enjoy hearing from you. If you would like to connect, you can find me, your host Uncle Dave, David Chametzky here: https://www.d...2021-11-1803 minThe LaunchcastThe Food Speaks, and So Does Chef - Chef Marc BynumSometimes combining leadership and entrepreneurship can be complicated. We may save the sunshine and rainbows for the gram, but the truth is that reconciling the choices that you need to make, how they make others feel and inevitably, how they make us feel can be an impossible task. Wait until you hear how deep we get when George chops it up (see what we did there) on Episode 308 of The Launchcast with Chef Marc Bynum, the three-time Food Network Chopped champion, chef extraordinaire and restaurant consultant. Get your Tony Stark sunglasses on and join the boys for an intense, no...2021-11-151h 54The Launchcast5, 6, 7...Broadway! - Joseph CorellaCalling all Broadway fans, dance fans or fans of movement in general...it's time to get those jazz hands warmed up for this week's guest on episode 307 of The Launchcast, Joseph Corella. George talks to Joseph about his unconventional journey to leadership that has brought him from Disney stage with pop superstar Usher to the teen male dancer of the year award to a boyband to Broadway to viral videos with Rebel Wilson and most recently to his company 567BROADWAY!, an all levels dance fitness class. We have a great time during this super-fun interview. Take a listen and sti...2021-11-0853 minThe LaunchcastPut a Sock In It (The Launchcast Reboots) - John Cronin & Mark CroninWe've got the first The Launchcast Reboot of season 3 with episode 306, "Put a Sock In It" where George interviews John Cronin and his father Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise that the boys bootstrapped during start-up phase and have grown into a multi-million dollar organization whose mission is to spread happiness (with the CRAZIEST socks). What if we told you that a man was born with Down syndrome, a hole in his heart, and required intestinal surgery at 2 days old, what would your expectations of his life be? If your answer is "low expectations," you're mi...2021-11-051h 17The LaunchcastAction, Evolution & Legacy - A Tiny Soapbox ShowIt's another Tiny Soapbox Show from The Launchcast on episode 305 where George talks about how leadership has shown up in the growth of his business over time. We got it done in 20 minutes or less as the LaunchDad talks about the actionable steps towards making sure that you and/or your business continue to evolve and what that means for your legacy. What's your legacy?
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stre...2021-10-2921 minThe LaunchcastBullying Prevention Month - A Tiny Soapbox ShowOur first official "Tiny Soapbox Show" from The Launchcast, now produced by Launchpad 516 Studios, focuses on Bullying Prevention Month on episode 304. Every Tiny Soapbox Show episode will focus on a cause or topic that George is so passionate about that he feels the need to stand up by himself on his soapbox, no guest, and talk about it (for 20 minutes or less). This week The LaunchDad talks about his thoughts on bullying and discusses his work with The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Cl...2021-10-2120 minPeace Love and Bring a BatPied Piper of Havening -Bill SolzIn honor of my speaking at the Havening Conference with the likes of Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Gabor Mate I decided to create the Mount Rushmore of Havening. Todays episode with the Pied Piper of Havening - Bill Solz Social Worker extraordinaire. He was the 2013 Social Worker of the Year for Nassau County and has worked with people clearing some of the most difficult challenges.
Bill is someone who has changed my life and brought me and hundreds of others to learn the Havening Techniques. Knowing the right resources will always bring us to the path we...2021-06-1233 min