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Theology of Film - Interpreting and Applying Hollywood’s Modern-Day ParablesWicked and the Stories We Tell OurselvesIn this episode of 'Theology of Film,' hosts Ryan and Laura explore the 2024 film adaptation of 'Wicked,' discussing its themes of morality, societal expectations, and personal narratives. The conversation examines key characters like Elphaba and Glinda, their struggles with identity, and how their stories challenge traditional notions of good and evil. Reflecting on personal experiences and the film's adaptation process, they highlight the value of the film's relevance in contemporary culture. They also draw connections to the story of Joseph from Scripture, highlighting the importance of understanding multiple perspectives and trusting God's faithfulness in unfavorable circumstances.
2025-11-2554 min
Unmasking SocialBeyond the Scores: Strengths and Stories with Neuropsych Marianne DiabIn this episode, Marianne Diab – neuropsychologist in Dubai supporting children and adolescents who may experience differences in skills development, learning, making friends, and adapting to the demands of daily life. Mariann's expertise lies in understanding and addressing the unique needs of young minds, from early childhood right through to late adolescence – and I explore what it truly means to look beyond numbers on a page.A neuropsychological evaluation isn’t just about test score – it’s about putting the pieces of the puzzle together to create a holistic picture of a child’s learning, thinking, and growth...
2025-11-2548 min
ReferentialMix #2: Wicked 'The Music' (with Miss Sundi) (Pt.1)PART 1!REFERENTIAL rings in the new year with a 2 parter on the latest film adaptation of Act 1 of Wicked!Welcome back to the ‘Session of The Witch’![an ongoing miniseries of episodes diving into the resurgence of witches in pop culture fiction and their thematic relationship to this moment in feminism, womanhood, queerness, misogynoir (and musicals!]I’m joined by returning guest Miss Sundi to talk about the 20 year history Wicked the musical and its most recent film adaptation! Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: Part 1’ is a film adap...
2025-11-1856 min
Unmasking Social"A Father’s Voice, A Psychologist’s Mission with Dr. Robert NaseefWhat happens when the family you envisioned doesn’t unfold the way you dreamed? Dr. Robert Naseef knows this journey deeply. As both a clinical psychologist and a father of an autistic son, he has walked the path from grief and uncertainty to acceptance, joy, and advocacy.In this episode of Unmasking Social, Dr. Naseef shares his personal journey as a father learning to embrace his son Tariq’s needs and strengths. He reflects on how fathers experience and express grief differently, and why making space for that grief is so important. He al...
2025-11-1838 minUnmasking SocialBeyond Parenting: Advocacy as a Lifelong Mission with Jenn Choi and Anne CunninghamWe all know that FAPE (a Free Appropriate Public Education) is mandated; however, many families hit a wall when they haven’t memorized every procedure or navigated the maze of red tape. That’s where voices like Jenn Choi and Anne Cunningham make all the difference.Jenn shares her story of raising two autistic children, leaving behind a successful career, and transforming her path into parent advocacy. Anne reflects on her pivot from education into advocacy, bringing her deep knowledge to empower families.Together, they shine a light on how parents can support thei...
2025-11-111h 28Unmasking SocialBeyond Sensory Struggles: How Savannah Archer Helps Others Build Self-Regulation and ResilienceFrom an early age, Savannah Archer knew something felt different. She experienced sensory overload – especially around food textures – and quickly learned the importance of advocating for what she couldn’t tolerate.By finding the balance between following the rules and creating adaptations for herself, Savannah built a foundation of self-advocacy that has guided her ever since.Today, she connects with people across the world through Sav’s Life Skills, empowering others to self-regulate by:Understanding their internal experiencesSetting boundariesCoping with sensory overloadPracticing honesty with those around themS...
2025-11-041h 01Unmasking SocialHearing Beyond the Noise - Dr. Rae Stout on APD, AuDHD, and ConnectionDr. Rae Stout — an audiologist with AuDHD and the mother of two autistic children — shares why Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is so often overlooked and why early detection is crucial.She explores how APD, when combined with AuDHD, can create an “avalanche” effect that impacts access to social connections. Dr. Rae takes us on a poignant journey through her own years of being misunderstood — from her early attempts to join the ASL community to eventually finding her tribe.She dives deep into the common misunderstandings and missed assessments surrounding APD, helping us see its frequent overlap wi...
2025-10-281h 00Unmasking SocialBeyond the Label - Livia on Autism, Eating, and AdvocacyLivia Sarah from Liv Label Free joins me for a powerful conversation about the intersection of eating disorders and autism. We explore the books on recovery she felt called to publish for those “peeking at the finish line but not there yet,” and how her later autism diagnosis became the missing puzzle piece that explained why classic eating disorder recovery approaches didn’t work for her.Livia shares how advocacy - through her Instagram platform and community - gave her and so many of her followers a new perspective on life. She reflects on the grounding role that d...
2025-10-211h 03Unmasking SocialSocial Sparks: Fueling Friendship and Confidence in Neurodivergent Youth with Lauren GreenwoodSharon sits down with speech-language pathologist and creator Lauren Greenwood to explore practical, neuro-affirming ways to build social-communication confidence in kids and teens. Lauren shares the origin story of her SOCIALSPARK Conversation Picture Cards, why these portable and context-specific visual scaffolds reduce cognitive load while maximizing social attention, and how “small talk” and small moments can turn into greater connections with others. They discuss the importance of social communication skills, the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, and the tools and strategies that can help bridge the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, especially teens and tweens with Autism and AuDH...
2025-10-1446 minUnmasking SocialPaws and Possibility: How Animals Help Neurodivergent Individuals Thrive with Dr. Aubrey FineIn this heartfelt episode of Unmasking Social, Dr. Aubrey Fine joins us to explore the powerful, therapeutic role of animals in the lives of neurodivergent individuals. From his own transformation- from a child terrified of animals to a research pioneer in animal-assisted interventions - Dr. Fine offers insight into how the four-legged and two-legged connection can foster social connection in our ND's.Together, we unpack the science behind the human-animal bond, its impact on anxiety, social engagement, and emotional growth/ resilience, and how animals can create internal self-regulation. Dr. Fine also reminds us that while animals offer...
2025-10-0757 minUnmasking SocialThrough Their Eyes: Beyond the Categories for the 2E and Autistic Child with Nancy TarshisIn this episode, Nancy Tarshis and I delve into the importance of seeing children as whole individuals—not just through the lens of labels.” Together, we explore the complex interplay of strengths and challenges faced by 2e and autistic children, and why it’s essential to go beyond diagnostic categories to truly understand and support them. Nancy's journey from social skills to social thinking was transformative and led her to become not only an educator but a trainer on how to authentically support social skills across schools in this country.Nancy shares her deep clinical insight on how me...
2025-09-301h 04Unmasking SocialUnfiltered: An Autistic Mind in a Polarized TimeIn this episode, Sharon Baum discusses the complexities of political conversations, especially in the context of teaching teens and tweens, particularly those with autism. She emphasizes the importance of navigating political discourse without falling into black and white thinking, advocating for the embrace of shades of gray. The conversation highlights the need for authentic discussions, the value of teachable moments, and the preparation of students for future advocacy roles. Baum encourages listeners to model open-mindedness and respect for diverse opinions, fostering an environment where innovation and understanding can thrive.In this episode, Sharon wants you to...
2025-09-2322 minUnmasking SocialRolling Through Disability Advocacy: Laszlo Jajczay of Friends with WheelsIn this episode of Unmasking Social, host Sharon Baum speaks with journalist and disability advocate Laszlo Jajczay about his experiences with social communication, the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, and the importance of advocacy in the disability community.Laszlo shares insights from his podcast, Friends with Wheels, and discusses the transition from high school to college for neurodivergent students, the current state of disability rights, and the impact of mental health on individuals with disabilities. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and self-advocacy, as well as the importance of finding one's tribe to navigate social...
2025-09-1646 minUnmasking SocialTwice Exceptional and Twice Empowered: A Conversation with Mara McLoughlinMara McLoughlin’s journey as a twice-exceptional child shaped her passion for social communication. Personal experiences—supporting a parent with a traumatic brain injury and a partner with aphasia—deepened her commitment to helping others navigate communication challenges.In this episode, Mara shares how her path took her from Oregon to the Navajo Nation, working in schools where she witnessed the intersection of autism and mental health. Trained in the UCLA PEERS® program, she now blends evidence-based tools with yoga-informed mindfulness, interoception, and somatic practices to support both students and parents.With 15+ years as an SLP and...
2025-09-0953 min
The Deca Tapes21: RipplesThe season 2 finale.
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2025-09-0844 min
The Deca Tapes20: GregoryGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-09-0539 min
Family PlotEpisode 264 Matilda Joslyn Gage - Suffragist, Believer in Equality, and FirebrandThere is so much going on in this episode, I almost don't know where to begin. In his corner, Arthur discusses his new school year, art and Undertales. Then we settle in to learn about Matilda Joslyn Gage. Raised in a home that was a stop for the Underground Railroad, she learned lessons early about equality and doing the right thing and translated those messages into a voice for the right of women to vote, to invent, to live on their own terms and not just women. She beilieved in the sovereignty of indiginous people and the abolishment of slavery. We ne...
2025-09-041h 14
The Deca Tapes19: The Name Of The FounderGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-09-0335 min
The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemToby Lloyd on Biblical Horror and being a Jewish AtheistToby Lloyd discusses Fervor, his haunting debut novel inspired by a rereading of the Bible. Struck by the richness, ambiguity, and moments of horror in Genesis and Exodus, Toby explores how these ancient stories can speak to modern readers. We talk about his aim to write for a broad audience, the place of British Jews in the heart of English literature, and why Marcel Proust’s portrayal of Jewish identity feels as urgent today as it did a century ago.
In Fervor, Hannah and Eric Rosenthal are devout Jews living in North London with their three children an...
2025-09-0248 minUnmasking SocialThe Power of Passion in Autism Advocacy with Dr Stephen ShoreIn our latest episode, Dr. Stephen Shore shares his inspiring journey of turning personal interests into powerful advocacy. From his early fascination with watches to becoming a global voice for autism, Dr. Shore exemplifies how nurturing passions can lead to profound personal and societal impact. His emphasis on embracing your unique interests as a pathway to growth, and challenges are always an opportunity for growth. This growth allows anyone who is autistic to find their joy.You can find Dr. Stephen Shore at his email sshore@adelphi.eduFollow Unmasking Social at: ...
2025-09-0251 min
The Deca Tapes18: Closing InGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-2926 min
The Deca Tapes17: A Wish Of DeathGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-2735 minUnmasking SocialHow Friendship Found Me: Spencer Ng’s Journey into Connection and AdvocacySpencer Ng was misunderstood in his earlier years. His parents knew that something was wrong, but also knew his strengths. What started out as a push from the school system for a highly restrictive environment led to Spencer getting social supports in a supportive program, which led him to thrive in high school. From the development of friendships and developing a tribe, Spencer started finding meaning in school beyond academics. It is the connections with others that allow him to face each day in school with more excitement. His passion for engineering has led him not just to be...
2025-08-2650 min
The Deca Tapes16: Dark MatterGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-2229 min
The Deca Tapes15: Going PostalGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-2035 minUnmasking SocialFinding Community and Building Hope: Transitioning Beyond High School with Dr. Lorre Wolf & Dr. Jane Thierfeld BrownIn this powerful and insightful episode, Dr. Lorre Wolf and Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown open up about their personal and professional journeys raising and supporting neurodivergent children - and how these experiences led them to each other, and ultimately, to a broader community of advocacy and change.Together, they reflect on a critical disconnect: how foundational supports for executive functioning and social development are often emphasized in early childhood education, yet fade away during the most crucial transitions to adolescence, college, and adulthood. They witnessed firsthand how many young children grow into teens and young adults with...
2025-08-191h 12
The Deca Tapes14: The Second CircleGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-1524 min
The Deca Tapes13: The VampireGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-1335 minUnmasking SocialExecutive Functioning in a Chaotic, Stressful World with Sarah WardIn this episode, renowned speech-language pathologist Sarah Ward explores how executive functioning impacts our lives, especially in today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming world. She shares actionable strategies for supporting executive function skills in both digital and non-digital environments, helping individuals (and parents) break tasks down, envision steps, and adapt plans based on shifting contexts. With a focus on AudHD and neurodiverse learners, Sarah emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, she offers tools to help calm the chaos—supporting emotional regulation and building personalized systems to navigate daily demands with more clarity and confidence.Follow Unma...
2025-08-121h 11
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You SleepThe Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Baum, Part 1 Let's roost into relaxation with this rather charming guide to the Hamburg chicken from an author better known for wizards and wicked witches. This time, speculations on the origins of the Hamburg breed and characteristics of the beautiful Black Hamburg. So fancy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All paid supporters in the month of August will be entered into a giveaway for exclusive swag, hurrah! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read "The Book of th...
2025-08-1148 min
The Deca Tapes12: New In TownGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-0837 min
The Deca Tapes11: Entering The First CircleGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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Mollie, Briar, twiglets, Aenk, Capable_Tea_001, Jamie Henderson, Fredrik Svines, Freek H, Ester Ramos Carmona, Cory Hughart, Brad Goupil, Ben Allred, Benkinsky, Brian Kehlmeier, Lee Banks, Ina, Lafia, Laurence L, Maarten de Rie, Reuben, Eadon, Sharon Rasker, Tal H, Vin Cramer, Lokiguinan, Ella Watts, JC Spark, Kelsey Binder, Lachlan Maclean, Olivia Brubaker, Shaun Pellington, Stepan, Stephanie Kluz, THATTOWN Entertainment, Pokestardragacraft, Seth Beattie, Bunny Kimber & STOKKEEE...
2025-08-0627 minUnmasking SocialThe Evolution of Social Thinking: A Conversation with Michelle Garcia WinnerIn this episode, we explore how Social Thinking can be taught in a way that honors neurodiversity and respects each individual's identity. Instead of using a prescriptive, behavior-focused model, we talk about fostering social curiosity—getting to know each autistic person for who they are, not who we think they should be.We discuss how perspective taking isn’t just about social interactions—it’s about understanding how we navigate the world, work together, and build relationships. Friendship starts with collaboration and shared experiences, not conformity.Social Thinking, when used as intended, supports the development of metac...
2025-08-0559 minUnmasking SocialFrom Masking to Meaning: The Birth of Unmasking SocialIn this inaugural episode of 'Unmasking Social', Sharon Baum explores the complexities of social interactions for neurodivergent teens and tweens. She discusses the concept of masking, the challenges of forming friendships, the importance of flexibility in social settings, and the power of self-advocacy. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Sharon aims to empower her listeners to embrace their unique strengths and navigate their social worlds with confidence.TAKEAWAYS:The things misunderstood about you may actually be your strengths.Masking is a common phenomenon among neurodivergent individuals.Finding the right friends is crucial for social...
2025-08-0530 minUnmasking SocialEngineering Empathy: Nathan Chung on Neurodivergence and AINathan grew up in a community that didn’t lean into mental health and learning differences. After spending many years of masking, he did find employment in tech, which he loved. The workplace was not neuro-affirming and this led to the road to recovery while being diagnosed. He speaks to how the interview process still discriminates against neurodiverse individuals by not changing the way they interview, ultimately losing out on some of the greatest minds.His new-found identity and obstacles he faced helped him advocate on a global level. He has never waivers from supporting women who he...
2025-08-0547 min
The Deca Tapes10: Skeletons Of SandGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-08-0133 min
The Deca Tapes9: Call Me JonathanGet Lex Noteboom's novel: https://fanlink.tv/TMWATF
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2025-07-3032 min
Out of the Best BooksBook Talk with AliciaBooks mentioned in this episode:1984 by George OrwellFarenheit 451 by Ray BradburyStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottHer Mother's Hope by Francine RiversFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyThe Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumThe Heartwood Hotel by Kallie GeorgeBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilloAnne of Green Gables by L.M...
2025-07-041h 05Unmasking SocialTrailerWelcome to Unmasking Social – the podcast where autistic teens and young adults, families, and professionals come together to explore real, authentic ways of building friendships, community, and identity.Hosted by a speech-language pathologist with nearly 15 years' experience with autism and ADHD and social communication, this show goes beyond basic advice. Each episode features candid conversations with self-advocates, educators, mental health professionals, and teens themselves – all unmasking the myths and pressures around “fitting in.”Whether you’re navigating social expectations, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how we connect in a complex...
2025-06-2201 min
"What's Next?" With Steve BlasenKaren Lewis, Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Traumatic Memory Therapist, Is Today's Guest!On thisSpecial Sunday Edition of the "What's Next?" podcast, we sit down with Karen Lewis of Mississippi who is involved with Holographic Memory Resolution(R), HMRFrom Her Website (https://www.ahealingpath.life/) :PRIOR TO HMR, Karen had been declared by two rheumatologists to be 100% disabled with rheumatoid arthritis and had been diagnosed with 34 diseases, primarily autoimmune. Many medical specialists and traditional talk therapists had been very helpful, but her condition continued to deteriorate. After only 3 sessions of HMR, Karen returned to her psychologist who dropped her notepad and declared, “I never had any hope you would get to this le...
2025-02-101h 24
School of MoviesThe Wizard of Oz[School of Movies 2025]
One of history's abiding classics, and one of the oldest films we have ever covered on this show, the 1939 Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland is joined here with several key points of comparison to establish why it really hold up.
We've already recorded a whole episode on the dark, late sequel, Return to Oz (1985) though it does get mentioned here, as well as Jon M Chu's 2024 cinematic adaptation of the first act of the Wicked stage musical.
But we also invoke the original book, written by L. Frank Baum...
2025-02-071h 50
Family Therapist Connections - The PodcastSpeech Therapist, Sharon Baum, Explains Pragmatic Language Delays & How it Impacts StudentsSend us a text
2024-10-2130 min
JINSDUNE - with Pr Evelyn ALSULTANY🎧 In today's episode of @jins_podcast , "DUNE", we dive deep with Professor Evelyn Alsultany ( @evelynalsultany ) into the sandy dunes of Arrakis and explore the cultural layers beneath its surface.🎬 Set against Frank Herbert's iconic universe and Denis Villeneuve's cinematic vision, we dissect themes of colonialism, Orientalism and Indigenous identities through a lens that questions the balance between cultural appreciation and appropriation. Professor Alsultany, a leading voice in media and ethnicity studies, brings her incisive insights into how these narratives shape our perceptions of "the other" and what it means for future storytelling in Hollywood and beyond.🌟...
2024-10-1044 min
Readers Gonna ReadAngela Y. Davis: "Eine Autobiographie" und die Übersetzung Schwarzer Literatur. Interview mit Melody Makeda LedwonWas macht eine gute Übersetzung aus? Melody Makeda Ledwon ist Übersetzerin und Dolmetscherin und hat u.a. die Autobiografie von Angela Davis mit übersetzt (Neu-Übersetzung 2023). Und: Sie hat 2020 ein Netzwerk für Schwarze Übersetzer:innen gegründet. Im Podcast hab ich mit ihr über das so wichtige Thema Übersetzen gesprochen: Die Schwierigkeit kultureller Übertragung. Der Umgang mit rassistischer Sprache im deutschen Kontext. Und die Tatsache, dass es zwar auch in Deutschland natürlich nicht-weiße Übersetzer:innen gibt. Die aber weniger angefragt werden.Artikel von Anton Hurhttps://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/anton-hur-on-readers-of-translated-fiction-and-queer-literatureArtikel von Sharon Dodua O...
2024-10-091h 18
Friends with wheelsEducation + SLP ft Sharon BaumIn this episode, I talk with Sharon Baum about her work in the education realm and as an SLP.
2024-05-1317 min
Daf Yomi for Women - HadranBava Kamma 69 - January 10, 29 Tevet Study Guide Bava Kamma 69 Today's daf is sponsored by Marcia Baum in loving memory of Helena K Baum, Chaya Chana Alter bat Chana and Yekutiel Yehuda on her 8th yahrzeit. "My mom was a lover of Torah, Yahadut and Am Yisrael. She was a lifelong learner who instilled a love of learning in her daughters. She is missed every day. I hope that I am doing her proud." Today's daf is sponsored by the Hadran Women of Long Island for a refuah shleima for Yehuda Aharon ben Rachel, husband of our friend and co-learner, Sharon Gabin Lichtman b'toch s...
2024-01-1046 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowAre you anxiously attached? Jessica BaumJessica Baum is a psychologist and author of the book Anxiously Attached. This week’s conversation is really eye opening. We had never even heard of the concept of attachment styles let alone anxious attachment which Jessica has written a whole book about. It’s hard to understand that we are sometimes playing out how we relate to our parents based on how we attached to our parents. We devoured her book as it started to unlock some key understandings of why certain relationships fail and what our part is in this. This essential understanding can revolutionize not on...
2023-10-121h 01
Policy Forum PodPower and policy: from despair to actionThis episode discusses the connections between planetary health and human health. Sharon Friel and Fran Baun look at the challenges of health inequality, over-consumption and how we move toward a better future. To have healthy people we need to have a healthy planet, and in order to do that we need to be prioritising the health and wellbeing lens as a powerful tool for policy shifts. "It can't be biomedical, it's about social. It can't be economic, it's about social. It can't be colonisation, it's about social," Sharon Friel says....
2023-09-0855 min
BE THAT LAWYERBE THAT LAWYER LIVE - Coaches Corner Part 2In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Steve Seckler, Stuart Baum, Sharon Ve, and Chuki Obiyo discuss:The relationship between business development and marketing. Content creation to bridge the gap between marketing and relationships. Trusting your instincts and working with the clients you want to work with.Supporting and cooperating with your competition for wider spread success. Key Takeaways:Find out who your ideal client is and go to where they are. If your client isn't where you are, they will never see your content. Create content that you can repurpose across multiple platforms - it will...
2023-05-1835 min
BE THAT LAWYERBE THAT LAWYER LIVE - Coaches Corner Part 1In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Steve Seckler, Stuart Baum, Sharon Ve, and Chuki Obiyo discuss:Finding your why and narrowing your niche. Building good relationships. Doing what you like to do to develop business. How much time you should spend on your business development. Key Takeaways:Understanding why you don’t like to do something can help you to find new avenues of business development and relationship building.Challenge yourself in new ways and you will unlock potential you didn’t know that you had. Practice more self-compassion. Attorneys are inundated with expectations from others. Th...
2023-05-1533 min
MY LAST GOODBYE#21 Sharon Zucker (50)Eine Frau im Clinch.
Erdbestattung oder Kremierung? Diese Frage bringt die Radiojournalistin und Schauspielerin Sharon Zucker in einen Konflikt. Darf sie als unreligiöser Mensch ihrer religiösen Prägung entgegen handeln, um ihrem Bauchgefühl zu folgen? Oder gibt es doch noch eine Nische für sie, um beiden Polen entsprechen zu können? Das letzte Wort ist in dieser Frage noch nicht gesprochen. Dafür ist ganz viel anderes glasklar: Vom letzten Drink über den letzten Song bis zum allerletzten Wunsch, für den sie dann doch noch ins Flugzeug steigen müsste...
Über den eigenen Tod nachdenken, macht viele...
2023-01-1715 min
Life Sentences PodcastDon’t Put Your Daughter On The StageThe family biography is a popular pastime, but few family biographies get published or are as colourful and bohemian as Sharon Connolly’s account of her vaudevillian relatives, including her great Aunt Gladys who was best known for her prowess as a whistler. Featuring a roll-call of rogues and eccentrics, My Giddy Aunt goes beyond biography to become a culture history of the disappearing age of traveling troupes of entertainers in the era before cinema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-01-0643 min
Real Talk NYC Real EstateReal Talk With the Queen of Park & Fifth Avenue, Sharon BaumWelcome to the Real Talk NYC Real Estate Podcast, where experienced, expert NYC real estate brokers John Gasdaska and Jonathan Conlon break down what’s happening in the market, what you need to know whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, and their insight into the future, with a little bit of fun along the way.In this week’s episode, John and Jonathan sit down for an interview with the one and only Sharon Baum. Sharon has been one of the most influential and successful agents in Manhattan for decades. Her impeccable reputation and moral integri...
2022-11-2225 minReal Talk NYC Real EstateReal Talk With the Queen of Park & Fifth Avenue, Sharon BaumWelcome to the Real Talk NYC Real Estate Podcast, where experienced, expert NYC real estate brokers John Gasdaska and Jonathan Conlon break down what’s happening in the market, what you need to know whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, and their insight into the future, with a little bit of fun along the way.In this week’s episode, John and Jonathan sit down for an interview with the one and only Sharon Baum. Sharon has been one of the most influential and successful agents in Manhattan for decades. Her impeccable reputation and moral integri...
2022-11-2225 min
Be a Problem Solver PodcastHow do we address learning loss as a result of the pandemic? with Sharon Baum, SLPLearning loss is a result of a tumultuous few years of schooling. It's just the truth for some students. But what do we do now and how do we address these needs in students who actually have learning loss? Today, Sharon Baum, SLP is joining us to talk about how we can parse apart true speech-language issues. To learn more about the Pinwheel Phone (#af), click here: https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=kate We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a...
2022-04-0554 min
The Other Side Of PotentialEpisode 166: Family Business and Planning for An Exit with Ahmie BaumOwning and running a multi-generational family business can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. You want your children and grandchildren to be able to generate the same level of wealth while also leveraging their unique strengths, allowing them to fulfill their potential. But miscommunication and family dynamics can cause unforeseen challenges that are difficult to solve from the inside. It can also be challenging for a founder to relinquish control and prepare the business for new leadership. Here to help us unpack this complicated topic is Ahmie Baum, CEO, and Founder of Interchange Capital Partners. Interchange Capital P...
2021-11-2452 min
Embrace Your Day With A Breakthrough Full Audiobook.My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir by Alaska Thunderfuck 5000Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519877to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir
Author: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Narrator: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 9, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike. Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by the...
2021-11-095h 43Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Must-Listen.My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir by Alaska Thunderfuck 5000Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519877to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir
Author: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Narrator: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 9, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike. Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by...
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Title: My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir
Author: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Narrator: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 9, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike. Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by the...
2021-11-095h 43
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentMy Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir by Alaska Thunderfuck 5000Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519877 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir Author: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 Narrator: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 9, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike. Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by...
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Title: My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir
Author: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Narrator: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 9, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike. Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by...
2021-11-095h 43
Busy Reading BooksS01E09 | Is Listening the New Reading? with Sharon BakarAs our lives get busier and busier, sitting down to read a book has become harder to do. One solution is audiobooks, which allow us to listen while doing something else: cooking, doing our makeup, sitting in a traffic jam. Newly published books now almost always come in audio form as well, often read by their own authors. Are they the same as print books? Are they the future of ‘reading’? Listen as Marina speaks to bibliophile, author and freelance writer Sharon Bakar as they ponder these questions.
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2021-05-1242 min
School of MoviesReturn to OZ[School of Movies 2021]
The Commissions Season continues with a show sponsored by Maya Santandrea. Much like last year's Labyrinth show, this is also a story about a girl who travels inward on her fantasy adventures and winds up uncovering certain key things about herself.
It is based on two of the L. Frank Baum OZ novels, from which The Wonderful Wizard of OZ was also adapted in 1939. There have been other adaptations before and since, including Wicked and OZ: The Great and Powerful.
This one, however, released by Disney in 1985 to critical derision...
2021-03-262h 28
Know the Name Know the AnswersKnow the Name Know the Answers , December 31, 2020Know the Name Know the Answers with Sharón Lynn Wyeth and guest Laurie A. Baum, Astrologer
Topic: What does 2021 hold for us?
2021-01-0156 min
Craig SelingerNetiquette in a Virtual Pedagogical WorldDue to a sudden pandemic, a new set of online social norms are being established between educators/therapists and their students/clients. Netiquette is acceptable online behaviors within a network of individuals.
Sharon Baum, a NY licensed speech-language pathologist, explains netiquette and its connection to social-emotional learning while virtually working with her New York City middle school students.
2020-10-1837 min
Dialoge ohne Masken#14 MARTIN BORGMEIER über Long Drive, Tod, Tränen und die große Liebe!MARTIN BORGMEIER ist professioneller Long Driver, Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Golfmarke Punchline-Golf und Wirtschaftspsychologe! Worum es sich beim Long Drive handelt, erfahrt ihr selbstverständlich im Podcast. Ein Zitat dazu vorab: "Putts are for the Money, Drives are for the Show. And I love this Show!" Martin "The Beard" Borgmeier Martin und ich trafen uns in Willingen (Upland) im Februar 2019. Er lädt uns dazu ein, einen Blick hinter die Lichtgestalt Martin "The Beard" Borgmeier zu erhalten. Ein Mann wie ein Baum redet über intensive Erlebnisse, Tränen und d...
2019-12-0450 min
Braden Storytelling GrantBlind Leading the Blind by Austin MeyerUnderstanding someone who experiences the world differently than you can be hard. In fact, it can be downright scary.
In this piece, Austin Meyer, a senior from Stanford University, visits the Earle Baum Center for People With Vision Loss to tell his story of what it's like to navigate the intimidating space between two opposite ways of experiencing the world... one with vision and one without.
Producer: Austin Meyer
Featuring: Denise Vancil, Scott Murray, and Sharon Brown
Special thanks: Dan Needham and The Earle Baum Center
2012-12-1547 min