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Dreamers, Drivers, DoersEp. 127 - Inside Synthe6: Building the Future of Polymer Startups in AkronTurning polymers into startups isn’t easy—but Akron is making it faster, smarter, and more collaborative. In this episode, Steve Millard talks with Nick Glavan of Bounce Innovation Hub aboutSynthe6,a new accelerator built to help materials science founders move from breakthrough ideas to real-world impact. With funding, expert mentorship, and connections to the Polymer Industry Cluster, Synthe6 is redefining what’s possible in Northeast Ohio. Applications are open through July 31 at bouncehub.org/synthe6.
2025-07-2223 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Now Hear This!" with Rob RoyThis episode originally aired on Facebook Live and YouTube on July 1, 2023.
Hearing safety is important for everyone’s health. Regular exposure to high decibel noise can contribute to early and permanent hearing loss.
For some professions and activities, it’s important to protect hearing while at the same time not restricting environmental and ambient sounds for safety.
Until now, earphones and buds that provide decibel protection often sacrifice environmental safety, and vice versa. But a revolutionary new technology is changing that, with a wearable device that filters damaging sound waves while permitting directional sound from the...
2023-07-0554 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"How Often Should You...?"This episode was originally livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook on June 24, 2023.
Everything we own and use has a shelf life. Whether cleaning, renewing or replacing, there’s a time for everything… but do you know what that time is for the things you use most frequently?
When should you replace your toothbrush? How frequently should you launder your clothes? How often should you take a shower? How many times a year should you test your smoke detectors?
2023-06-2729 min
Coffee Brakes With SteveA Dad's Story with kathi Garlick, Carla Venturi and Scott GlavanDads are special people, and for many of us, our relationship with our dad defined us in our formative years, and continues to define us as adults.
To celebrate Fathers Day, Steve is joined by his siblings to share the story of their dad, and what his presence, influence and love meant to them.
2023-06-1738 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"ACT! SING! DANCE!" with Alexis Carra GirbésA career in the entertainment industry appears filled with glamour and luxury… from the outside. Reality can be an entirely different story. What does it take to be successful and stay active as a performer? And what
does life look like beyond the spotlights, footlights and cameras?
Alexis Carra Girbés' credits include roles on stage, the big screen and television, and she is a teacher, coach and choreographer whose work has
taken her around the world. She is also a wife, mother and business entrepreneur.
Meet Alexis, and hear how she faces and overcomes challenges that accompany a car...
2023-06-1036 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Let's Be Friends" with Caryl Glavan and Jodi PlattThis episode was originally broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook on June 3, 2023.
Friends are precious, and "best friends" are precious and few. Hear from two best friends about their relationship, what brought them together and what keeps them together across the years and miles.
You can join the conversation live on Coffee Brakes With Steve by going to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeBrakesWithSteve. Click the "Follow" button to receive updates about upcoming episodes, and tune in live on the Facebook page each Saturday at 9:30 am Pacific Time.
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2023-06-0334 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"You Can Quote Me" with Guest Co-Host Chelan ShepherdThis episode was originally broadcast on May 27, 2023
We learn and repeat famous quotes from movies, plays, literature and history. But we don't always get it right. Often, what we learned or remember as a quote is inaccurate, incorrectly attributed, even incomplete or taken out of context. In this episode, actor and comic Chelan Shepherd returns as guest co-host and play along as our audience tries to complete famous quotes and their sources correctly. You can play along as you watch or listen to the podcast and see how well you do!
To watch future episodes...
2023-05-2745 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"It's Time To Play"This episode was originally broadcast on May 20, 2023
We know that playing is important for children, but do we recognize the importance of playing for adults? Studies show that adults benefit from playing in mental, emotional and physical health and well-being.
This episode references articles and information from: https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-importance-of-play-for-adults and https://www.nifplay.org
2023-05-2232 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Year Of No Garbage" with Eve O. SchaubThis episode was originally broadcast on May 13, 2023
Eve O. Schaub joins Steve to talk about her new book, "Year Of No Garbage," detailing her family's grand experiment going a full year without creating household waste.
Eve is an internationally published author and humorist. In addition to her newest book, released for Earth Day 2023, she is the author of Year of No Sugar (2014) and Year of No Clutter (2017).
She has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show, Fox & Friends, USA Today, and The Huffington Post among others. Her essay “Our Year of No Sugar: One Famil...
2023-05-1336 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Leadership Is For Everyone" with Dr. Patrick JinksThis episode was originally broadcast on My 6, 2023
Dr. Patrick Jinks joins Coffee Brakes to talk about leadership, why every one leads in some way, and what it means to be an effective leader.
As an award-winning professional photographer, Patrick understands the value of changing lenses to get that fresh perspective on a challenge or opportunity. After 21 years of successful nonprofit leadership, Patrick switched lenses, and now serves the social sector as a certified leadership and strategy coach.
Patrick is president of The Jinks Perspective, and serves as a certified adjunct coach for Leadership Sy...
2023-05-0636 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"What's So Funny?" with Leigh Anne JashewayOriginally broadcast on April 29, 2023
Humorist, speaker, author, educator and comic Leigh Anne Jasheway joins Steve for a (not so) serious conversation about humor, and why it is beneficial to our health and well-being to make humor a normal part of day-to-day life to deal with all of the (not so) funny moments we face.
2023-04-3036 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Financial Etiquette"This episode was originally broadcast on April 22, 2023
What is "financial etiquette," and how should we be aware of key money matters that may affect others? For instance, what is appropriate for tipping restaurant servers and others? How should we discuss splitting the check in a restaurant? Is it appropriate to "pick up the tab?" How can we plan group gifts without obligating people to participate? Steve discusses these and other questions of financial propriety, and gives viewers an opportunity to share their own opinions and perspectives on this episode of Coffee Brakes.
2023-04-2332 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"What's On Your Bookshelf?" - Keeping a Reading Journal with Anne Davis EastThis episode was originally broadcast on April 15, 2023
Coffee Breaks' resident bibliophile, Anne Davis East, returns to the show to talk about keeping a reading journal, and how such a record can be helpful in tracking books you've read, books you want to read, and key topics or plot points you want to remember for future reference.
2023-04-1527 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Sylvia Moy and the Masterpiece Sound Studios Cover Song Contest" with Celeste MoyThis episode was originally broadcast live on April 8, 2023
Entertainment attorney Celeste Moy joins Coffee Brakes to talk about her late sister, Sylvia Moy. Sylvia was an American songwriter and record producer, formerly associated with Motown Records. She was the first woman at the Detroit-based music label to write and produce for some of Motown’s most famous recording artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston, The Isley Brothers, and Martha Reeves. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006 and posthumously inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2017. Moy is...
2023-04-0829 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"I Beg Your Pardon!" with AnnAlia YoungOriginally broadcast live on March 25, 2023
Where do our concepts of etiquette, manners and polite behavior come from? What were norms of politeness in the past that have become passé is modern times? What manners and etiquette are still acceptable - perhaps even important - today?
AnnaLia Young has studied etiquette and manners for many years, and looks for ways to continue incorporating proper behavior in her daily life. She joins Coffee Brakes to share her knowledge with us.
2023-03-2534 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Failure Is Not and Option... Or Is It?" with Lisa SteeleThis episode was originally broadcast live on March 18, 2023
We fear failure. We avoid it. The thought of failing makes us cringe, and the reality of failing - in school, work or relationships - can crush us. But is failure necessarily a negative? Can we get beyond the fear, beyond the embarrassment, beyond the stigma to see the times when circumstances don't turn out the way we want as opportunities for growth. Can we even view what those around us call "failure" as something to embrace?
Lisa Steele joins the show to share her perspective on...
2023-03-1937 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Music and Life" with Derik NelsonOriginally broadcast on March 11, 2023
Singer/songwriter/producer/educator Derik Nelson, known for his role as the lead guitarist on the television series "Glee" joins Steve to talk about his background in music, how the pandemic changed many of his priorities and approaches to sharing his talent, as well as his current and upcoming projects.
2023-03-1137 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Return to Travel" with Katie TruesdellOriginally broadcast on March 4, 2023
Travel expert Katie Truesdell shares what we need to know about returning to travel in the post-pandemic world. What has returned to normal? What is still in transition following Covid? What has changed for the foreseeable future? And what is new and exciting for travelers to consider? Katie also talks about her unique travel agency, Magical Mystery Tours, that plans and provides surprise and mystery vacations for customers.
Learn more about Magical Mystery Tours and their creative vacation options.
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2023-03-0434 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Giving Back" with Mony NopOriginally broadcast on February 25, 2023
As a boy, Mony Nop survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia and escaped with his family to Thailand and the Philippines, eventually immigrating to the United States. Defying the odds, Mony overcame various disadvantages to receive and education that led him to a career as a police officer. Later, he left law enforcement and became one of the most succesful Realtors in Northern california. As if that rise to success wasn't enough, Mony has dedicated his life to giving back by his philanthropy and service to his community.
Hear Mony Nop's...
2023-02-2557 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"A Voice to Connect the World and Open Hearts"Originally broadcast on February 18, 2023
Izze Stein is a rising star appearing in venues across New York City. A multi-genre singer with a voice that carries with equal ease through jazz scats, R&B riffs and pop runs, she brings a unique talent to her performances.
In this episode, Izze joins Steve to share her background in music, how she remains motivated and upbeat in the competitive world of entertainment, and what she sees in her future.
2023-02-1851 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"What Do You Know?"This episode was originally broadcast on February 11, 2023
What is "knowledge," and how do we share it? That may sound simple, but there is a difference between being a "know-it-all" and being a knowledge sharer. On this week's episode of Coffee Brakes, author, speaker, coach and advisor Dee Dee Kiesow joins Steve to talk about using our expertise and experience to disseminate what we know. How do we let go of territoriality and a fear that sharing what we know makes us dispensable? Can we empower ourselves to be a more effective teacher, mentor and coach - no...
2023-02-1148 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Space Vacation, the Musical"This episode originally aired live on February 4, 2023
Steve is joined by Jonathan Segal, the creator of the new stage musical, "Space Vacation" about a little boy and his family who rent a rocket to take what turns out to be an adventurous inter-galactic summer vacation. Jonathan wrote the book, music and lyrics for what he refers to as a "happy, fun, and energetic show that makes people feel joyful and uplifted."
Enjoy this episode of Coffee Brakes With Steve, and find out more about Jonathan Segal's "Space Vacation" by going to the website here: https...
2023-02-0550 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"To Dye For the Documentary"Originally broadcast on January 28, 2023.
Brandon and Whitney Cawood are independent filmmakers producing their first full-length documentary sharing the health impacts associated with synthetic dyes in food, beverages - even medication. Those impacts can be particularly unhealthy for children, especially those with a sensitivity to synthetic dyes. Meet Brandon and Whitney, learn about their research and how they hope their documentary will provide information and resources to other families.
2023-01-2849 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Jim Caruso's Cast Party"Original broadcast date January 21, 2023
A conversation with entertainer, producer and the host of Jim Caruso's Cast Party at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in Manhattan, New York. Jim Caruso's career has put him in the company of some of entertainment's biggest stars, and his weekly open mic stage show featuring well known artists and newcomers alike is celebrating its 20th year. Jim shares his background, stories from his years working with stars such as Liza Minnelli, and what continues to make Cast Party a popular show for artists and audiences alike.
2023-01-2251 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"How to Ace the Job Interview"Original air date January 14, 2023.
We are joined by special guest Addie Grow, a Talent Acquisition Advisor, to talk about job interviews, a process that can be exciting, fulfilling... and stressful. How have interview processes and techniques changed in recent years? How can applicants best prepare for an interview? What are the keys to presenting yourself well in an interview in order to make a good impression? Addie shares insights from the interviewer's perspective to help equip anyone who may be in the job market walk into their next interview with confidence and make the conversation with a...
2023-01-1447 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"New Beginnings"Original air date January 7, 2023.
The start of a new year is typically a time when we think about fresh starts, new year resolutions, new beginnings. What is the thought process behind using the new year as a point to "wipe the slate clean" in some areas of our lives and start fresh? Why do new year resolutions often fail, and how can we approach the new year with goals and ideas that we can stay motivated to stick with throughout the year?
2023-01-0744 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Holiday Traditions"This episode originally aired live on December 24, 2022.
What family holiday traditions do you remember from your childhood? Which ones did you continue as an adult with your own family? What new routines did you adopt that have now become part of your family's holiday traditions?
2022-12-2553 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Holiday Music"Originally aired on December 10, 2022
What are your favorite songs for the holiday season? What songs, artists, styles and arrangements are part of your holiday playlist? What songs fall into your "cringeworthy" category and cause you to hit the change channel button on your radio? Finally, which holiday songs are your "guilt pleasures," music you may not admit to anyone else that you look forward to hearing?
2022-12-1148 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Get Organized for the Holidays"Originally broadcast live on December 3, 2022.
What are some tips that can help us stay organized with all of the events, parties, gatherings, decorating... and everything else that comes at us like an avalanche this time of year? We'll talk about ways to plan, prioritize and simplify through the holiday season to reduce stress and burnout, and keep the wonder in the most wonderful time of the year.
2022-12-0443 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Appreciating Family" with Karissa Wheelock and Chelan ShepherdThis episode was broadcast live on November 26, 2022.
On this Saturday following Thanksgiving, Steve is joined by his daughters Karissa and Chelan for a conversation about family. We often take family members for granted, or find ourselves struggling to get past conflicts and frustrations that continue to alienate us. Recognizing that families can be complex, and some family members may even be challenging, in this episode we talk about finding things to appreciate about each other, and how we can do a better job of showing our appreciation and love for family.
2022-11-2645 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Go Fly A Kite!"Author and kite enthusiast Jim Mockford joins Steve to talk about his love of kites, the Asian culture and his illustrated children's book, "The Kite That Touched the Sky."
2022-11-1947 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"What's On Your Bookshelf?"Special guest and Coffee Brakes' "Resident Bibliophile" Anne Davis East returns to talk about banned books. The list of titles may surprise you! Anne issues a challenge to listeners to read one of the books on the banned list in the coming months.
2022-11-1345 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Bows and Bows - A Conversation With John Weller"Episode 157, broadcast live on October 29, 2022.
Our special guest on this episode is violinist John Weller. John was assistant concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra for over 3 decades. He has performed as concertmaster for Seattle appearances of Renee Fleming and Mstislav Rostropovitch as well as for Marvin Hamlisch's many Pops concerts in Seattle. For sixteen summers he was also a member of Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Orchestra in New York, traveling with that group numerous times to Japan. Having studied Japanese obsessively for 3 years, John played a season as a member of the Nagoya Symphony Orchestra in the 1990...
2022-10-3045 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"A Work In Progress - a conversation with Chryssie Whitehead"Meet director/choreographer/performer Chryssie Whitehead and hear her story, including her history as a dancer and actress, and her journey with bipolar disorder. A special episode of Coffee Brakes With Steve.
2022-10-2243 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Beth Roars"A conversation with vocal coach, musician and YouTube influencer Beth Roars.
Episode 155
Recorded October 15, 2022
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2022-10-1538 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Do You Need a Coach?"A conversation about setting and achieving goals and finding fulfillment with life and career coach Vera Packard.
Episode 154
Recorded October 8, 2022
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2022-10-0837 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"A Time For Healing"NOTE: This episode contains subject matter and language that could be sensitive or triggering for some viewers. Discretion is advised.
On the fifth anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, a conversation with one of the survivors of that shooting about dealing with, and healing from, the aftermath of that event.
Special Guest: Lisa Steele
Episode 153
Recorded October 1, 2022
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2022-10-0144 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"The Mandela Effect"What is the Mandela Effect? Are certain memories that don't correspond with published records the result of confusion and misinformation, or is something paranormal afoot?
With Guest Co-host Chelan Shepherd
Episode 152
Recorded September 17, 2022
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2022-09-1744 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Tipping Point Movie"A conversation about Tipping Point, a new documentary chronicling protests in Portland, Oregon following the death of George Floyd, with the film's co-producer and interviewer Julianne Johnson.
Episode 151
Recorded September 10, 2022
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2022-09-1036 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"You Had One Job!"We take a look at humorous epic fails in design, construction and maintenance documented in pictures.
Episode 150
Recorded August 27, 2022
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2022-08-2736 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Now Hiring?"The job market and workplace environments changed during Covid, and many of those changes continue to affect how we apply for, and prepare for job opportunities. What do you need to know, as an applicant, employee or employer?
A conversation with professional talent recruiter Addie Grow
Episode 149
Recorded August 20, 2022
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2022-08-2036 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Inflation Frustration"In times of financial challenge, what are simple steps we can take to save money and stretch dollars?
Episode 148
Recorded August 13, 2022
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2022-08-1345 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Class Reunions"A conversation with class reunion organizer Rosemary Hardin about the pros and cons, ins and outs of organizing - and attending - class reunions.
Episode 147
Recorded August 6, 2022
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2022-08-0638 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"What's On Your Bookshelf"A conversation with Coffee Brakes With Steve's resident bibliophile, Anne Davis East about books by authors she knows personally
Episode 146
Recorded July 30, 2022
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2022-07-3040 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"All Sorts Movie"A conversation with screenwriter and director Rick Castañeda about his movie "All Sorts," now playing in select theaters and available through streaming services.
Episode 145
Recorded July 16, 2022
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2022-07-2338 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Life Is For Service"How can we make a difference in our world? You don't have to be a superhero to be a hero for someone, sometime.
Episode 144
Recorded July 16, 2022
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2022-07-1631 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Patronizing Local Coffee Shops" - Recorded On Location at Rocket Bakery in Spokane, WAWhat are your favorite locally owned and operated coffee shops, and what makes them special?
Episode 143
Recorded June 25, 2022 on location at Rocket Bakery in Spokane, Washington
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2022-07-0935 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"TV Dads"Who are the TV dads that influenced us?
Fathers' Day Episode
Episode 142
Recorded June 18, 2022
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2022-06-1833 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"I Know You Believe You Understand What You Think I Said..."Why do we struggle with communication, and how can we overcome some of the most common communication traps that create misunderstanding, conflict and frustration in our personal and professional relationships?
Special Guest: Lisa Steele
Recorded June 4, 2022
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2022-06-0434 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve"Authentic Relationships"How do we build and maintain deep, authentic relationships, and how do our stories connect us?
A conversation with author, speaker and pastor Dick Foth
Episode 134
Recorded March 26, 2022
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2022-03-2636 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve" A New York State of Mind"A conversation with New York residents Carol and Jonathan Segal about what it's like to visit and live in the Big Apple.
Episode 132
Recorded March 12, 2022
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2022-03-1234 min
Coffee Brakes With Steve" A Conversation With Craig Carothers"A conversation with Nashville based singer/songwriter Craig Carothers.
Episode 127
Recorded February 5, 2022
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2022-02-0535 min