Bedste Wesley Franks-podcasts (2024)

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The Officials: Beyond the Ballot ft. Wesley Wilcox and Tonya Wichman 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Election officials have always played a critical role in ensuring that our votes are cast and counted fairly. But in recent years, the landscape of election work has dramatically changed. No longer seen as a quiet, behind-the-scenes service, election officials are now on the front lines of an increasingly toxic environment, facing harassment, threa…

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What We Can Do When The House Is On Fire ft. Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tina Barton 29:20

1M ago29:20

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In this episode of Democracy Fix, Tina Barton, senior election expert at The Elections Group, and former Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) join hosts Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Jeanne Broome to discuss the biggest threats facing U.S. elections and what is being done to address them. Both guests emphasize that the greatest danger is the potential non-accep…

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Building Radically Transparent and Inclusive Elections ft. Julie Wise 44:21

2M ago44:21

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In this episode, hosts Carah Ong Whaley, Angelina Clapp, and Mia Minkin sit down with King County, WA Director of Elections Julie Wise for a deep dive into the county’s award-winning initiatives to ensure all voices are heard in elections. Known for her passionate advocacy for voter accessibility and election transparency, Wise discusses the critic…

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High Turnout, Low Drama ft. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 35:08

3M ago35:08

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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Issue One’s Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Liz Cassin to discuss the challenges posed by the spread of false election information and the importance of directing voters to credible sources. Recently, Grok, an AI chatbot operated by X (formerly known as Twitter), disseminated false information regarding ballo…

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Seeing Is Believing: Can Observing Increase Confidence in Elections? ft. Jeff Mangan and Geraldine Custer 25:10

3M ago25:10

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With such a closely watched vote count in 2024, election process transparency is critical for voter confidence. Former Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan and former State Representative Geraldine Custer join Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Risa Dorf to share their new nonpartisan initiative to provide voters in Montana with trusted an…

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Securing the Vote: Inside Election Integrity with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver 42:24

4M ago42:24

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In this episode of Democracy Fix, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver joins hosts Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Mia Minkin to discuss innovative strategies that election officials in her state are pursuing to increase election integrity. As Secretary Toulouse Oliver aptly states, "We build so many checks and balances into our processes …

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The High Costs of ‘Free Speech’ in the Digital Age ft. Dr. Mary Anne Franks 31:40

4M ago31:40

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What and whose speech does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect in the digital age? Misinformation about the First Amendment and notions of censorship are being used to distort policy debates and legislative interventions aimed at addressing the rampant spread of false information and online harms. The confusion arises when people b…

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Going on the Offensive Defense: Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on AI, Security, and Public Trust 45:09

5M ago45:09

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Despite a toxic information environment, election officials are stepping up to meet the moment and make elections more safe and secure in 2024. One of the leaders is Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a member of Issue One’s Faces of Democracy campaign, who just won a Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity a…

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Mobile Home Owner Town Hall: attorney Charles Ward, park owner David Andrew, AK Workforce Services Asst. Director Demetria Veasy 50:29

8M ago50:29

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The Mobile Home Owner Town Hall Episode Today our show is about mobile home parks. As the state representative for house district 20, I have several mobile home parks in my district. Mobile home owners face unique challenges: they own their home but must rent the land on which their home sits. Every year that rent goes up – yet the value of their h…

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EAST ANCHORAGE BOOK CLUB: Chelsea Foster & Bailey Stuart: Alaska Marijuana 101 45:06

8M ago45:06

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Chelsea Foster of Anchorage is a director on the board of the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association and a long-time cannabis advocate. She is COO for Birch Alaskan Naturals CBD, and a consultant for the Alaskan cannabis industry. She has successfully pursued regulatory and statuary changes for the Alaska cannabis industry with a focus on social equ…

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Foster Care in Alaska: Angel Gonzalez, Mateo Jaime, Kxlo Stone, Anna Redmon, Sarah Lewis, & Abbey Redmon 1:12:57

8M ago1:12:57

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Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA) is a non-profit group made up of folks with lived experience in the foster care system. As former foster youth themselves, these individuals can offer expertise to make Alaska's system better from the inside out. Today on the show we hear from the most recent FFCA board president, Angel Gonzalez, Mateo Jaime, Kxl…

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Keri Ladner: author on Jerry Falwell, the Moral Majority, and QAnon 54:50

8M ago54:50

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Keri Ladner is the author of the 2024 book End Time Politics: From the Moral Majority to QAnon. She earned her doctorate in Divinity from the University of Edinburgh and much of her doctoral research focused on researching the theological roots of Jerry Falwell, the co-founder of the Moral Majority. She exposes the racism, contempt for the poor, an…

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Former House Rep Ivan Ivan (D-Akiak) on Yupiit language, subsistence, & Politics; Jena Crafton, Chair of Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education 30:59

8M ago30:59

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Jena Crafton is the chair of the Governors Council on Disabilities and Special Education. She has been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities since she was young as Crafton has developmental disabilities herself. We discuss her childhood including how she learned about her own disabilities and what she most wants the community at large to un…

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Ed Wesley & Shenee Williams: Shiloh Community Housing's planned Community Resource Center 49:49

9M ago49:49

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Ed Wesley was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, on January 9, 1951. He moved to Fort Greeley, Alaska, in 1973 after being drafted into the Army. His wife joined him shortly thereafter and the two raised all five of their children here and the two have never lived outside Alaska since. He was elected president of the Anchorage NAACP in 1981 and l…

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Paul Peterson: Harvard Professor on Alaska Charter Schools 35:25

9M ago35:25

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Today's episode is about Alaska's Charter Schools which were recently ranked #1 in the country. The lead author of the study is Dr. Paul Peterson of Harvard University, and he is our guest today. Paul E. Peterson is the Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Government and Director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University, a…

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Alaska State Senator Shelley Hughes (R - Palmer): on Hoonah, parenting, & bipartisanship 57:37

9M ago57:37

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AK State Senator Shelley Hughes of Palmer moved to Hoonah, Alaska, in the late 70s as a young adult to help establish a religious community with her parents. We talk about that experience, as well as her travels around Alaska with her husband and young family, and ultimately how she ended up involved in Alaska politics. We also discuss some of her …

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Wesley Healthcare High Risk OB Team 24:39

9M ago24:39

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My guests Kellie Fredin and Alexa Coker from Wesley's Labor and Delivery and Maternal Transport, are here to discuss High-Risk OB transports.Af Wesley Trauma Services

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State Rep. CJ McCormick (D-Bethel) on youth, suicide, & strength 55:06

9M ago55:06

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Representative C. J. McCormick of Bethel is 26 years old and the youngest member of the Alaska State House. Prior to serving in the legislature, he served on city council and as vice mayor of Bethel. Bethel is the 8th largest city in Alaska with just over 6,200 residents. Today, we discuss why his parents settled in the YK Delta, how he ended up in…

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Former AK State Senator Lesil McGuire (R - South Anchorage): on partisanship, love, & leadership 1:07:06

9M ago1:07:06

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Lesil McGuire is a lifelong Alaskan, former state senator, women’s and rural rights advocate, and mother. She lives in Anchorage and works as a consultant in the aerospace, technological innovation and Arctic policy sectors. We discuss why she became a lawyer, why she identifies as a Republican, and how she served for 16 years in the House and Sena…

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The History Of LifeWATCH. 47:58

11M ago47:58

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This is the story of LifeWATCH. LifeWATCH was the third air medical transport service founded in the United States right here at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. My four guest all worked at LifeWATCH and this is their story.Af Wesley Trauma Services

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Ep #83 Unlocking Growth: Navigating the World of Micro Private Equity w/LaSean Smith 46:54

11M ago46:54

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We are joined by the owner of CAGR Investments, LaSean Smith. We dig into LaSean's background in the military, his lengthly collegiate career, and his time with Amazon and Microsoft. LaSean gives us the game on the micro-private equity business, and how he finds small businesses to buy. He lays out the model for what he has termed "Solopreneurship"…

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Ep #82 Behind the Mic: Decoding the Dynamics of the Rap Game w/ Keith Wesley 41:06

12M ago41:06

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We are joined by an old friend from our hometown and high school. Keith "Bub" Wesley of the rap group Mass 187 fame chops it up with us about his days in the rap game. He also talks about how he transitioned from gangsta rap into rap ministry for his dad's church. We touch upon his entrepreneurial endeavors and also about his family life. https://w…

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The Benefits of an After Action Debriefing 22:42

12M ago22:42

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My guest is Dr. Gina Berg and Trauma PA Deanna Parsons discuss their published study "Acceptability and Implementation of Debriefings After Trauma Resuscitation.". The episode lays the groundwork for any hospital/service/team to provide a standard approach to an after-action debriefing. If you want to improve your team's communication and possibly …

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Ep #81The Heart of Giving: Navigating the Non-Profit Journey w/Khiva Mackey 38:27

12M ago38:27

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This week we are joined by Mrs. Khiva Mackey, who is the Executive Director for Children Like Loni. Khiva talks about her non-profit organization, the reason behind why she started it, and how it honors her daughter Loni that passed away at 11 years old. We talk about the process of starting a non-profit, as well as sustaining it and obtaining fund…

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Episode 80 Love Beyond Borders: Navigating Dating both Domestically and Abroad w/Edward Thomas 41:33

1y ago41:33

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We're joined by one of our good brothers from the Bro Fam click. Edward Thomas joins us to talk about his experience over the last year in Minnesota. We also talk about what he's looking for in a woman and partner. We dive into differences in dating in the states vs abroad. We also touch upon the perception of IG and TickTock lifestyles vs real lif…

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Ep #79 Catching up with Frank and Jason 35:53

1y ago35:53

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Frank and Jason get caught up on current events. We also talk about parenting from both perspectives of our parents and our kids. https://www.kingscanmoveon.com/Af Jason Stewart & Frank Raney

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A Chaplains Role on the Trauma Team/How to Deliver Difficult Information 14:45

1y ago14:45

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My guest is Amy Claassen and we discuss her role as Chaplain on the Trauma Team. Amy also discusses how to deliver difficult information to the family.Af Wesley Trauma Services

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Ep #78 Dirty Money and Broken Dreams: Unraveling the Web of Money Laundering and Mortgage Fraud w/Maurice Ragland 59:17

1y ago59:17

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Maurice Ragland and his wife Christie of Kansas City, Missouri join the podcast this week. Maurice takes us thru his story of a life of being an all american football star in high school and college to a life of crime after college. Maurice details how he got caught up in a mortgage fraud and money laundering scheme which eventually landed him in p…

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Ep #77 Threads of Style: Behind the Seams with ADH Collection 30:44

1y ago30:44

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We are once again joined by folks we met at Investfest. Karl and Dontae of ADH Collection lifestyle brand joins the pod to talk about their business. We talk about their experience at Investfest and what they learned. We also talk about the art of growing a brand and some of marketing tricks of the trade. https://www.youtube.com/@adhcollectionllc66…

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Episode #76 Trucking Triumphs: Navigating the World of Logistics w/Keith Jones 33:03

1y ago33:03

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Keith Jones of Eyeconic Logistics joins the podcast this week. We met Keith at Investfest earlier this year and wanted to reconnect and talk with him about his business. Keith shares his story about his journey thru entreprenuership and battling depression to overcoming and landing back on his feet. Keith gives us the game on trucking and logistics…

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Episode #75 Money Matters: Empowering the Next Generation with Financial Literacy w/Aaliyah Duah 26:59

1y ago26:59

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We are joined by Aaliyah Duah, who I met at Investfest this year. Aaliyah is the owner of her own company Financial Revolution and also has a podcast titled Young and Dumb. We talked about her experience at investfest this year as well as her motivation to start her company. She shared with us how she got started in the financial literacy space and…

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School Board President Margo Bellamy: on integration, champions, and politics 1:00:51

1+ y ago1:00:51

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Margo Bellamy was recently elected by her fellow board members to serve as president of the Anchorage School Board for the third time. Ms. Bellamy grew up in Coconut Grove – an all African American neighborhood in Miami, Florida. At the end of her 8th grade year in 1964 she was chosen as one of eight Black students to integrate the nearby all-white…

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Ep #74 Family Matters: Navigating Family Law and Relationships w/ Brenda DeRouen 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

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We are joined by Family Law Attorney Brenda DeRouen. She joins us to talk about the good and the bad that she has seen in the area offamily law. She talks about what led her to become an attorney and how she was her first client. We also talk about the issues we see in the system and what people with limited resources can do to obtain legal assista…

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State Rep. Cliff Groh (D-Anchorage): on Polish heritage, Republican roots, & tracking legislative corruption 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

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AK State House Representative Cliff Groh, II, was born and raised in Anchorage. Although he himself is a life-long Democrat, his father Cliff Groh, Sr., the son of illiterate Polish immigrants, was an important Republican figure in Alaska State politics. In fact, the Groh Gallery in the Alaska Senate is named after him. We talk about the younger Cl…

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Ep #73 State of Affairs: Unveiling State Politics w/Jamie Johnson & Ashley Bland Manlove 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

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We are joined by a return guest from season one, Missouri State Rep Jamie Johnson. She brought one of her colleagues who is also a Missouri State Rep, Ashley Bland Manlove. We talk about how they feel things are going in the state legislature with Missouri being a super majority. We talk about what can be done to convince the masses that their vote…

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State Rep. Maxine Dibert (D- Fairbanks): on revitalization of the Koyukon Athabascan language, getting pink slipped as a first year teacher, & being married to a smoke jumper 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

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Alaska State House Representative Maxine Dibert was born to Koyukon Athabascan parents in Fairbanks and grew up dividing her time between the urban experience of downtown Fairbanks and the bush experience of her Athabaskan elders. After graduating with a degree in education – a degree her college guidance counselor had tried to dissuade her from pu…

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Ep #72 Season 2 recap and opinions w/Frank and Jason 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

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We did a recap of some of our eariler episodes from this season. We looked back on episode 63 and gave more in depth opinions on what was discussed in that episode. We also peeked back into episode 69 and unpacked some of the game that was kicked on that episode. https://www.kingscanmoveon.com/Af Jason Stewart & Frank Raney

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Ep #71 Reel Tracks: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Film w/Fred Hamilton 55:34

1+ y ago55:34

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We're joined by the founder of Hamilton Bros Media, Fred Hamilton. Fred talks to us about creating his media company and writing and producing his first tv series titled "Black Day". We dig into the steps it takes to create a media company, hiring staff, and the daily challenges of runnning it. He talks about how he made the transition from music t…

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The Evolution of Rib Fracture Management w/ Doctors Sliter and Sudbeck 22:26

1+ y ago22:26

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In this episode, we explore the evolution of rib fracture management with two expert doctors in the field, Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck. Rib fractures are a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort, and managing them properly is critical to ensuring a successful recovery. Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck discuss the history of rib fract…

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Ep #70 Top Dating Coaching Tips for Finding Love and Building Healthy Relationships w/Ege Reynolds 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

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We're joined by Ege Reynolds aka The Charming Man. Ege is a dating coach that doesn't just help you meet your mate, but helps you find yourself. Ege talked about his transition from being a software engineer to a dating coach. He talks about how he uses men's primal instincts to help them find confindence and self belief. We talked about online dat…

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State Rep. Ashley Carrick (D - Fairbanks): on being the tallest kid, her parent's divorce, and her LGBTQ status 48:58

1+ y ago48:58

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Representative Ashley Carrick (D- Fairbanks) spent her childhood in south Anchorage. She graduated from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and began work as a substitute teacher. She ran for the Fairbanks School Board at the age of 24, and although she lost, ended up as staff to Representative (now Senator) Scott Kawasaki, and later Representati…

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Ep #69 How to Hustle in the Music and Clothing Industry: Tips and Strategies for Success w/Shane Johnson 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

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We're joined by Shane Johnson aka 3ipplestack. Charles is a local Houston rapper and clothing designer. Shane talks to us about his journey as an independent artist and what got him started designing clothing. He also talks about his current venture of curating his own line of marijuana. He also shares how suffering a stroke solidified his purpose.…

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State Rep. Sara Hannan (D - Juneau): on a childhood in Earthquake Park, Russia, & the value of defined benefits 51:12

1+ y ago51:12

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State Representative Sara Hannan spent her childhood in West Anchorage. She graduated from the University of Alaska and took a job teaching at Mount Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. When oil prices crashed, the school cut back, and she lost her job. She moved to Juneau where she has been ever since, minus a brief foray to Vladivostok, Russia, where …

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Ep #68 Beats & Bangers: Exploring the World of DJ Culture and Music w/Charles Smiley 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

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We're joined by Charles Smiley aka DJ Smiley. Charles is an old classmate of ours that has been thriving as a local DJ in Kansas City. We talk about the keys to attaining and maintaining success as a DJ. We also talk about the importance of knowing your market and the secret to controlling a party. He tells us how he stays relevant and in touch wit…

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State Rep. Justin Ruffridge (R - Soldotna): on education, religion, and avoiding hyper-partisanship 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

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Republican Justin Ruffridge represents Soldotna in the Alaska State House and currently co-chairs the Freshmen Caucus with the host of this podcast. Justin moved to Kenai, Alaska, when he was 9 years old so that his parents could run a small Christian school there. Raised in a very conservative environment – no rock music, no mainstream movies or t…

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Creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program w/ Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare. 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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In this episode, we are joined by Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare. Tracy shares her expertise on Trauma Systems, explaining what they are and why they are important. She also discusses the challenges of creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program, offering insights an…

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Ep #67 Understanding the Future of Money: Intersection of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies w/Daphne Jones 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

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We're joined by Daphne Jones of The Smart Money Chick Podcast. We talk about bitoin and crypto vs traditional currency. Is America really in trouble of losing economic standing by the diminishing value of the dollar? The importance of life insurance and what everyone should be doing to maximize their money. https://grownwomengrowingwealth.podbean.c…

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State Rep. Jennie Armstrong (D-Anchorage): on New Orleans, pansexuality, and entrepreneurship 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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Democrat Jennie Armstrong is from just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. Although she grew up working class, she did not allow her background to narrow her ambition and after her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University she earned a Master’s degree from Oxford University and has since worked in Nepal, Myanmar, Rwanda, and Egypt. She star…

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Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation w/ Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long 17:57

1+ y ago17:57

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My guest is Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long who and our topic is pediatric trauma resuscitation.Af Wesley Trauma Services

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Ep #66 Unlocking the Secrets of the Mortgage and Real Estate Market: Expert Insights and Strategies w/Mark Macinerney 58:04

1+ y ago58:04

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We're joined by the Owner of Codemark Finanacial, Mark Macinerney. We talk about everything from the rap game, to the mortgage and real estate game, to entreprenuership and hustle. Mark walks us thru his journey of trying to be a rapper and entertainer in his early years, and how he transitioned from that dream into owning his own mortgage brokerag…

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