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ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Gaurav Sehgal and Jason Genovese's Ascend 2025 Guide - Season 2 - Episode 14Tune in to the latest episode of "Ascend with Kerry and Mohan" for an inside look at the upcoming Ascend 2025 conference in Orlando, June 8 - 11th! Join Jason Genovese, IT Director at Garland Independent School District and ERP expert, as he shares his insights from the OATUG Customer Support Council, highlights must-attend E-Business Suite sessions—including strategy, enterprise command centers, AI integration, and data migration—and offers smart tips for navigating the exhibitor hall and connecting with vendors.
You’ll also hear from Gaurav Sehgal, Solution Architect at KloudStage and a 20-year Oracle veteran and HCM Cloud commun...2025-06-0550 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Presidents Brian Pellegrin and Tim Stofka Talk About Ascend 2025 and More! - Season 2 - Episode 13In this engaging episode of Ascend! with Carrie and Mohan, we sit down with OATUG President Brian Pellegrin and OHUG President Tim Stofka to discuss the dynamic landscape of our Oracle user groups and the pivotal role of community in today’s hybrid work environment. They provide a comprehensive overview of what attendees can expect at Ascend 2025, taking place from June 8–11 at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Ascend 2025 promises a rich agenda filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest Oracle technologies. Whether you’re an IT professional, business analyst, or HR...2025-05-0934 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Called to Create Change? Beth McLaughlin Shares Insights - Season 2 - Episode 12Beth McLaughlin, Director of Organizational Change Management at UHY’s Transformation Practice, shares sharp insights on navigating organizational change. Discover what it takes to lead with clarity in chaotic times—and how attending Ascend 2025 can give you the foresight and tools to stay ahead.
2025-05-0924 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Oracle's Nadia Bendjedou - Season 2 - Episode 11We’re joined by Nadia Bendjedou, Vice President of Product Strategy for Oracle E-Business Suite, and Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG—plus so much more! Don’t miss this episode packed with insider insights on Oracle, educational sessions, and hands-on workshops coming to Ascend 2025, happening June 8–11, 2025.
2025-03-2850 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Guests Manjula Ganapathi & Sara Bragg - Season 2 - Episode 10In this episode, Carrie and Mohan interview Manjula Ganapathi, ERP Solutions Architect at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sara Bragg, VP of Partner Success at Flexspring, about their contributions to the Oracle community. Manjula and Sara both share their Oracle journey and highlight the importance of user groups in fostering collaboration and innovation, particularly for making the most of your ASCEND 2025 experience.
2025-03-0727 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Guests Paul Ingallinera & Ravikanth Prabhu - Season 2 - Episode 9Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan is soaring into Season 2, Episode 9, and this one’s packed with insider insights!
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Ingallinera, Learning Technology Leader and HCM expert at OHUG, along with Ravikanth Prabhu, Oracle ACE and OATUG Board Member, for a reflection on the power of the Oracle users community.
Curious about the Ascend conference experience—from speaking on stage to the fun networking parties? We’re covering it all!
2025-02-2432 min
Financially Ever After WidowhoodAvoiding Costly Mistakes in Your Estate Planning with Dahiema GrantEver wondered if there’s a secret recipe for reducing your tax burden without sacrificing your long-term financial health? Could your estate planning be leaving money on the table? In this episode of Financially Ever After, Stacy Francis is joined by the brilliant Dahiema Grant, CPA and tax expert, to unravel the intricacies of tax planning and estate strategies. From the basics of income taxes and capital gains to the more complex topics like estate taxes and inheritance planning, Dahiema walks us through strategies that can help you optimize your financial future—whether you're a female entrepreneur or someone navi...2025-01-2142 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan- "Emerging Leaders w/ Manish Naik" - Season 2 - Episode 8Join us today for an exciting episode featuring our regular hosts, Carrie and Mohan, and special guest Manish Naik, Industry Principal and Director of Industry Solutions at Infosys, and an Oracle Ace Director! Together, they’ll dive into the topic of Emerging Leaders—one of OATUG’s most active groups—and explore the critical pillar of professional development.
It’s not enough to just know technology; we also need to master communication and collaboration. Manish shares insights from his impressive career path and his approach to encouraging others to grow and thrive. #oatug #oracle #ascend2025 @oatug
2025-01-1427 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "2024 Recap - AI is BIG!"- Season 2 - Episode 7Join us for a fun 2024 year-end reflection on some of the amazing happenings in the Oracle universe this year, featuring special guest Kate Helmer, Oracle Ace Director and Senior Director at Huron. We’ll discuss the impact of AI, how rapidly the world has changed for Oracle users everywhere, and the opportunities these changes bring—all with a sense of awe at where AI will lead us and, most importantly, where we will lead AI. Where can you experience more of these vibrant conversations for yourself...in person? At Ascend 2025 in Orlando, June 8-11th. www.ascendusersconference.com.
2024-12-2738 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Call for Presentations for Ascend 2025 Conference" - Season 2 - Episode 6Join Carrie, Mohan, and Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG, as they share how you can become a speaker at the world-renowned Ascend Conference! Ascend 2025 will take place in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-11 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Connect with Oracle users from around the globe, elevate your career, and gain recognition by presenting to your peers. Accepted speakers enjoy an impressive resume boost, valuable business connections, new friendships, and a significant discount on conference fees. We make the process simple—tune in to learn more!
2024-12-1834 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Oracle Aces" - Season 2 - Episode 5Join hosts Carrie and Mohan as they explore the world of the Oracle ACE Program with two extraordinary guests: Jennifer Nicholson, the driving force behind the Oracle ACE initiative, and Mia Urman, an inspiring Oracle ACE Director. Discover the secrets to becoming an Oracle ACE, the impact of community contributions, and how this program empowers Oracle leaders worldwide. Whether you’re an Oracle enthusiast or just curious about what it takes to ascend to ACE status, this episode is a must-listen!
2024-12-0638 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "We're International! w/ Gustavo Gonzalez" - Season 2 - Episode 4In Episode 4 of Season 2 of the“Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan” podcast, we’re joined by Gustavo Gonzalez—Board of Directors member of OATUG, CTO at KNEX, and Oracle Ace Director—to explore the incredible impact an international community of Oracle users can have on you and your organization. Tune in to hear how the annual Ascend conference brings together a global network of experts, innovators, and peers to share knowledge, solutions, and strategies that drive growth and transformation. Discover how joining this powerful community at our next conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-11, 2025 can unlock new opportunities for your team...2024-11-0344 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Ascend 2025 - It'll Be Here Before You Know It!" - Season 2 - Episode 3Get the inside scoop on Ascend 2025 from OHUG and OATUG event experts Michelle Trias and Linsey Wisdom-Weeks as they unveil exclusive details about the highly anticipated Ascend conference, June 8 - 11, 2025, at the stunning Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando. You'll get all you need to beat the clock and get ready for the largest Oracle users conference in the world, well in advance.
Discover what sets Ascend apart from other conferences, from hands-on labs and problem-solving sessions to exciting networking opportunities. Hear firsthand how this event fosters groundbreaking collaborations between sponsors and attendees, and learn how to s...2024-08-3137 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Conference, Careers and Oracle Aces" - Season 2 - Episode 2OATUG and OATUG’s podcast production “Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan” brings you an exciting Part 2 of our Ascend 2024 recap, and a whole lot more! We had so much fun recording this information-packed episode, and we’re super excited to share it with you.
Mia Urman, CEO of AuraPlayer, and Oracle Ace Director, has many fascinating stories to tell, starting with her early days at the job she accidentally landed at Oracle and how that led to establishing a company with her own technology patent. Plus, Mia, Carrie, Mohan, and Deborah relive more highlights of Ascend 2024, one of ou...2024-08-1230 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Ascend 2024 Recap" - Season 2 - Episode 1Mohan and Carrie invite Mike Jones, Education Director, to discuss the July 8-12, 2024, “Best of Ascend” LIVE broadcast and reflect on the June 17-20, 2024 Ascend conference in Las Vegas. Now through September, you can still register to access the vast library of Ascend 2024 session recordings PLUS participate in the entire “Best of Ascend” LIVE week July 8 - 12. Sign up now at https://www.oatug.org/attend/ascend2024!
2024-07-0329 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "What's Up with AI? Ascend 2024 to the Rescue!" - Episode 12 - Part 2Guests James Lui, Principal Information Technology Analyst at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Erik Benner Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Mythics Inc. are hosted by Carrie and Mohan, and together we delve into the intricacies of AI. Don’t miss Part 2 of this exciting conversation! Attend Ascend 2024 to explore new career directions in the Oracle universe, with AI sessions that will blow your mind, no matter your role. Register for Ascend 2024, June 17 - 20th in Las Vegas, at www.ascendusersconference.com.
2024-06-0427 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Oh, What Fun We'll Have at Ascend 2024!" - Episode 13Are you ready to have some fun while learning a lot in the process? Join us as we welcome Ragan Cohn, Executive Director of OATUG, and Janice D’Aloia, Executive Director of OHUG, who will share exciting details about Ascend 2024.
Ascend 2024 is the perfect blend of work and play. Rejuvenate at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where you can immerse yourself in enriching learning experiences to enhance your career. Connect with fascinating, brilliant people. What we have in store for you simply can’t be beat. Don’t miss out!
2024-05-2331 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "What's Up with AI? Ascend 2024 to the Rescue!" - Episode 12What's up with AI, y'all? Everyone wants and needs to know, that's for sure. Listen to the Oracle experts talk about it, and find out how you can gain perspective on essential AI strategies by attending the Ascend 2024 conference in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, June 17th to 20th.
2024-05-2228 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Get Ready for Ascend 2024 in Las Vegas!" - Episode 11Listen in on a super informative conversation between Bill Dunham, President of Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG), Tim Stofka, President of the Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG), hosted by Mohan Dutt, representing OATUG, and Carrie Hollack, representing OHUG. Bill Dunham and Tim Stofka will give you a guided tour of the most exciting benefits of attending Ascend 2024. And there are so many of them! Tune in to find out more. "Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan" is facilitated and produced by Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of OATUG's Insight Magazine.
2024-05-0226 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Interview with Nadia Bendjedou of Oracle" - Episode 10What a privilege to have Nadia Bendjedou, Vice-President of Product Strategy, E-Business Suite at Oracle as our guest, together with Mike Jones, Director of Education at Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group. Hosted by Mohan Dutt, plus Deborah Grant facilitating, this episode is chock full of information about Oracle's participation at the Ascend 2024 and a whole lot more. Stay tuned to the very end for insights you won't catch anywhere else!
2024-04-0943 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Meet Heather Hagedorn of Oracle" - Episode 8Meet Heather Hagedorn, Director of Oracle HCM Product Strategy at Oracle, as we talk about the largest Oracle users group conference of the year, Ascend 2024, in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace on June 17-20th. She'll be there, along with many other movers and shakers from Oracle. Register at www.ascendconference.com for the early bird special discount before April 6th!
2024-03-2928 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - "Ascend as a Speaker - How to Captivate Your Audience" - Episode 7Congratulations! You've been accepted as a speaker to Ascend, or to present at your local Oracle users group. But now what?! From your abstract to creating a compelling presentation, how can you dynamically engage your audience? Listen to find out now, with our guest Susan Behn of CherryRoad.
2024-02-1835 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 6 - Interview with Meta's Naresh MiryalaMeet Naresh Miryala, Engineering Leader and Database guru at Meta, who joins Carrie and Mohan to talk about his views on the benefits of being a member of the Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group. He shares what he enjoys the most about attending the Ascend conference. It's coming up on June 17-20th, and it's never too early to register and reserve your spot for the most exciting Oracle users conference of the year!
2024-02-0428 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 5 - AI Help is On the Way! - The VideoIt's time to sign up for Ascend 2024, June 17-20, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. In this episode, learn about how AI can help you be the best Oracle user presenter you can be and so much more! Visit www.ascendusersconference.com to register.
2024-01-2735 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 5 - AI Help is On the Way!It's time to sign up for Ascend 2024, June 17-20, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. In this episode, learn about how AI can help you be the best Oracle user presenter you can be and so much more! Visit www.ascendusersconference.com to register.
2024-01-2735 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 4 Part II - How to Convince Your BossOkay, so you want to go to Ascend 2024! How do you convince your boss? It's much, much easier than you may think. Learn how to approach your boss, be confident in your rationale, and bring back all sorts of benefits for your boss, your team, and your whole organization. Mohan and Carrie share their experience and insights about how to get approval to attend well in advance.
2023-11-2812 minASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 4 Part I - Go Forth and Network!One of the most important advantages of attending Ascend is to meet people. All kinds of people. Meet up with colleagues, potential partners, and vendors, and create business alliances. Make lifelong friends in your industry. Raise your personal professional profile too. So what's the best way to use your time before, during, and after Ascend 2024 in Las Vegas to network? Carrie and Mohan are here to provide important pointers.
2023-11-2819 min
ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 3 - How to Become a Speaker - Part IICarrie Hollack (OHUG) and Mohan Dutt (OATUG) invite Mike Jones, Education Director at OATUG, to discuss more tips on becoming a speaker at Ascend 2024.
2023-11-2724 min
ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 2 - Be a Speaker at Ascend 2024! - Part IMeet Carrie Hollack (OHUG) and Mohan Dutt (OATUG), experts on the Ascend Conference, discussing tips on becoming a speaker at Ascend 2024. Ongoing, the "Ascend!" podcasts will help you get ready for Ascend 2024 and beyond so you can make the most of your conference experiences. Plus, Mohan and Carrie's longtime participation in the Oracle universe speaks to the many benefits of being an OATUG and OHUG member as you traverse your Oracle journey throughout the year.
2023-11-2722 min
ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Episode 1 - Ascend 2023 Wrap UpMeet Carrie Hollack (OHUG) and Mohan Dutt (OATUG), experts on the Ascend Conference, who discuss some of their favorite highlights of Ascend 2023. Ongoing, the "Ascend!" podcasts will help you get ready for Ascend 2024 and beyond so you can make the most of your conference experiences. Plus, their longtime participation in the Oracle universe speaks to the many benefits of being an OATUG and OHUG member as you traverse your Oracle journey throughout each year.
2023-11-2712 min
The Growth Farming PodcastGrowth Farming Podcast Ep13-SethGodin & Changing Your StoryThe Growth Farming Podcast returns with the first interview I've featured and the one that began the whole Growth Farming brand. It's a conversation with the legendary and inspirational Seth Godin.Unlike the first time this conversation was shared, we're going to dig into the soil of what Seth shares about what it means to be a creative. We're also going to explore what he shares about the nature of story and narrative as it applies to our everyday lives. And we'll learn more about how to empower ourselves in connecting with the right people to bring our...2023-02-2732 min
Counselor AccentsRaised by Wolves- Building a Bridge for Parent RelationshipsParent involvement is much different for many of our families than it was a decade ago. Dr. Debbie Grant, a former school counselor and current professor at the University of West Alabama, is a bridge builder when it comes to helping parents see the importance of being present. Listen to this podcast episode as she shares rubber meets the road strategies she used to truly change the outcome for many of her students.
Contact Dr. Grant- dgrant@uwa.edu
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2023-02-0655 min
The Pregame LobbyBest Buy in Canada? VR Discussion feat. DGrantIn today's episode, we discuss VR with our neighbor from up north DGrant and what the future could hold for VR gaming, as well as Minecraft Steve finding is way into Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate, Microsoft's plans for Bethesda and their games, and some rapid-fire Cyberpunk questions. Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on episodes.Catch each of us outside the podcast:DGrant: twitch.tv/dgrantttvMaize: twitch.tv/maize_tvMoistPotatoe: twitch.tv/moistpotatoeKinguin: twitch.tv/kinguinhd2020-10-231h 22
By the ChalkboardBy the CHALKBOARD with guest D Grant SmithIn this episode of By the Chalkboard my guest is D Grant Smith, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, life coach, author and good friend. Listen in as we discuss ways to increase awareness, overcome difficulties and enrich our experiences as human beings.
Visit D Grant's website here: https://dgrantsmith.com/
To receive a free copy of D Grant's new e-book, Love is Your Super Power, email him at dgrant@dgrantsmith.com and request a copy.2020-10-1951 min
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South of the 6ix: Toronto Raptors Talk99 - "Identity Crisis" - Toronto Raptors TalkToronto Raptors fans were treated to an amazing game with an incredible homecoming for former Raptor, DeMar DeRozan. The fans brought their A-Game and gave DeMar an overwhelming welcome back to Toronto that left many watching and those in attendance in tears. It was a moment in Raptors' history that fans will never ever forget. However, a game needed to be won and the Raptors achieved their goal in dramatic fashion. With the team humming right now, there's no telling how higher they can climb. With the team only 1 game behind the Milwaukee Bucks for supremacy in the Eastern Conference, r...2019-02-241h 19
Daydream Believers PodcastWhich Wolf Are You Feeding? with D Grant SmithI’m so excited to be welcoming back the awesome D Grant Smith to the podcast. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this extraordinary human being, D is a growth farmer (aka a coach who empowers people to be their best, love who they are and create strong connections).
The core principle he operates his life around is this: “Your heart and your mind is a garden. What you plant inside yourself with your thoughts, beliefs and patterns produce fruit in your actions, attitudes, and behaviours.”
Relationship building is a huge part of our s...2019-01-2554 min
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37 the Podcast37 Ep5: David Grant
David Grant is a leadership coach to youth workers all across the country. He currently serves on the lead team of Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas and he serves on the Board of the National Network of Youth Ministries. He has been serving kids and families for more than 25 years. He’s particularly passionate about leadership development within the next gen world including professional staff, adult volunteers, and especially students. In this episode, David shares insights from almost two years of mentoring young leaders.
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