Members of the Women's Leadership Initiative at Yale will interview past and current womxn students at Yale about their experiences at Yale and beyond. The WLI offers opportunities to learn from, speak with, and network with womxn leaders in a wide variety of fields, work with a community of passionate and supportive womxn, and launch self-driven initiatives that empower womxn in many ways. Learn more about us on Facebook (Women’s Leadership Initiative at Yale), Instagram (@yalewli), and web ...
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Leading women in data science share their work, advice, and lessons learned along the way. Hear how data science is being applied and having impact across domains— from healthcare to finance to climate change and more. Hosted by Professor Emerita Margot Gerritsen from Stanford University and Chisoo Lyons, Chief Program Director of Women in Data Science Worldwide.
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Welcome to the Rising Man Movement, where our mission is to initiate a new generation of fiercely loving and confident men. We envision a world in which ALL men are prepared to lead with integrity, express themselves authentically, and serve their communities. We accomplish this mission by covering all aspects of the male experience on the show, including shameless sexuality, masculine/feminine integration, environmental respect, indigenous wisdom, finding purpose, secrets of fatherhood, and ...
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This is Catalyze, a podcast produced by the Morehead-Cain Foundation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a wink and a nod to the Foundation's two chemist benefactors—John Motley Morehead III and Gordon Cain—“Catalyze” is meant to represent action, movement, and bringing about change. Our conversations with action-oriented alumni and scholars cover Carolina experiences, career evolutions, individual leadership approaches, personal values, and all kinds of stories of trans ...
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Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mi ...
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Welcome to The Happy Executive Woman® Podcast! I am your host, Anita Charlot, retention strategist, corporate relationship consultant, executive coach for black and brown women, and founder and CEO of Relationship Architect Academy LLC. Keeping with our motto, “They Lied to You...Business IS Personal!™” this podcast is a dedicated space for leaders seeking to harmonize the heart and soul of their teams with the company’s bottom line. It offers actionable insights for creating inclusive and r ...
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Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together. Fascinating journeys, strong op ...
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Meet John Rose, Morehead-Cain’s faculty director for Dialogue and Discourse
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Dr. John Rose joined the Morehead-Cain community this fall as faculty director for Dialogue and Discourse. The initiative is designed to enhance scholars’ ability to listen, discuss, and engage in contemporary issues. Rose speaks with Catalyze co-host Stella Smolowitz ’26 about his approach to facilitating “charity-centric” dialogue with college st…
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Ep. 92 - Manufacturing Momentum: Collaborative Efforts to Build a Stronger Workforce
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As we celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout October, a number of organizations are collaborating in response to employment needs in this vital industry sector within our region. The Greater Akron Chamber’s workforce team, ConxusNEO, is partnering with the Ohio Manufacturer’s Association (OMA) to support the USEDA's Good Jobs Challenge to boost t…
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BTM191 - Tori Ring - Care for Veterans at End of Life with We Honor Veterans
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Victoria Ring, the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Tori manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care th…
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From Graphs to Growth: Mentorship, Math, and the Power of Algorithms
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Math and Computer Science (2:51) Graph Alignment (20:38) Bio Huda Nassar is a senior computer scientist at RelationalAI working on building the graph algorithms library offered as part of RelationalAI's product. Previously, Huda obtained a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University and was a postdoc fellow at Stanford's School of Medicine. Huda…
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BTM190 – John and Cheryl Burns and Amy Alvarez – The Avalon Action Alliance
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Amy Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Avalon Action Alliance, and John and Cheryl Burns, a veteran family whose lives have been changed through support from Avalon Action Alliance partners. The Avalon Action Alliance is a network of treatment, servic…
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Series 1 - Episode 7 - Hearing from the Women, How Men Can Build Trust
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In this episode, host Jeddy Azuma sits down with three powerful women to explore the dynamics of trust in relationships. Kari Azuma, Erica Vargas, and Elisha Halpin discuss how trust develops through integrity, consistency, and vulnerability between men and women. The conversation highlights the importance of intuition, especially in feminine energ…
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Ep. 91 - Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin Embraces Ohio’s Opportunities via Workforce Transformation
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The number one challenge for employers right now is workforce. In Green, OH, it’s no different. As Mayor Rocco Yeargin talked with employers, residents and community leaders in his city, he realized that there are a host of resources and opportunities that exist to support the City’s businesses that he could help better connect. Steve talks with Ma…
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Ep. 90 - Get Family Owned Business Assistance through the Center for Family Business at CWRU
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The Center for Family Business is a new resource for the region. Created by the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, the Center is focused on the unique issues, needs and experiences of family-owned businesses in Northeast Ohio. Steve sits down with Laura Bonnet, Director for the Center for Family Business, to talk a…
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BTM189 - KaLea Lehman - the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Special Operations Spouse KaLea Lehman. She is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-bei…
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Series 1 - Episode 6 - History of the Men’s Movement: Where it all Began
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In this episode of the Rising Man Podcast, host Jeddy Azuma explores the origins and evolution of the men's movement alongside esteemed guests Dr. Robert Glover, John Somerville, and Tom Magee. They discuss what it takes to become a man that others trust, emphasizing honesty, accountability, and integrity as core values. The conversation dives into…
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Ep. 89 - Take Your Business to the Next Level with EOS
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Business owners: are you stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business and struggling to focus on yourbusiness? Feeling the strain of growing pains or like you’ve hit a ceiling?This isn’t a sales pitch–in thisepisode, Andy Platt joins Steve Millard to explore the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), abusiness management framework designed to h…
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BTM188 - Dr Shira Maguen - Moral Injury in Service Members and Veterans
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Ep. 88 - 2024 Woman of Achievement Award Winner Jennifer Towell
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Each year, Greater Akron comes together to celebrate exemplary leadership, community impact, and a steadfast commitment to gender equity and diversity in the workplace through the Woman of Achievement Awards. This year, Judge Jennifer Towell was honored for her exceptional dedication to breaking down barriers, mentoring others, and supporting the p…
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BTM187 - Vicky Perkins - Blue Star Families Support Circles
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Show Summary This episode features a conversation with Navy spouse Vicky Perkins, Senior Director for Impact Programs at Blue Star Families. Among other programs, Vicky is responsible for leading the team that manages Blue Star Support Circles, facilitated nonclinical cohorts for veterans and service member supporters to help reduce crisis and suic…
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Series 1 - Episode 5 - Torch Bearers of the Men’s Movement
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Podcast shownotes In this episode, six prominent leaders from the men's work community come together to discuss their collective mission to empower men. Our guests include Adam Jackson from Sacred Sons, Blase Grinner of MindFit Men's Movement, Voy Wiaçek from Modern Renaissance Man, Allan McGrath from 13 Pines, and Brian Reeves from Men This Way. T…
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Beyond Borders: Elevating Women in Data Science and Leadership
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Language as the access to different cultures (2:09) Career journey (8:23) People first in leadership style (23:19) Bio Hannah Pham is a seasoned data leader with experience building and scaling data teams at top tech companies like Airbnb and Pinterest. Hannah's expertise spans consumer and monetization domains. As the Head of Data Science for the …
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Ep. 87 - Energy Industry Veteran John Verdile on the Coming Shock to Electricity Pricing in Ohio – What, Why, and How to Deal With It
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In June 2025, if you are an electricity user in Ohio or a number of adjacent states, your costs arelikely togo up–a lot. PJM is the regional transmission organization behind every kilowatt of electricity that runsthrough 13 states in the northeastern U.S., including Ohio. Recent market action for future pricing saw astaggering 933% increase for the…
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BTM186 - Julie Goldstein and Lisa Sabey - Supporting Parents of Children in Suicidal Crisis
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we …
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Series 1 - Episode 4 - Leaders of the Rising Man Movement
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In this episode, the leadership team of the Rising Man Movement reflects on its growth and mission. The conversation covers how the movement began as a podcast, grew into a community-driven project, and aims to initiate a generation of men into purpose-driven leadership. Each leader shares personal experiences of their involvement, highlighting the…
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Ep. 86 - More Women at the Table – Detailing the WNLI Board Leadership Initiative
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While women play key roles in leading and driving work in companies and organizations, they remain disproportionally underrepresented on boards and committees across for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Enterthe WNLI Board Leadership Initiative, a program with the goal of creating greater access and connectivity between women interested in …
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BTM185 - Denise Olsen - Grief and Traumatic Loss
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance. Provide Feedback As a…
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Series 1 - Episode 3 - Rise Above: The Secret to Thriving Through Adversity and Loneliness
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In Series One, Episode Three of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma dives deep into the world of how men find support in the world. He talks about the difference between therapy, a men’s coach, a men's group, and a men's team. In particular he explores the difference between a mens group and a men's team. Teams provide a higher level of accountabil…
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BTM184 - Kari McDonough - Welcome.US, The Welcome Corps, and the Veteran Sponsor Fund
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we w…
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Ep. 85 - Scot Lowry Dives Deep on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
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Entrepreneurship is not just creating businesses and IPOs from brand new ideas jotted on cocktail napkins. Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is a growing movement that may be at its most sophisticated right here in Northeast Ohio. ETA provides a path for aspiring entrepreneurs, owners with a desire to exit while leaving their business, emp…
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Series 1 - Episode 2 - Way of the Rising Man
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In Series One, Episode Two of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma discusses the power of setting and maintaining high standards within a men's team. He shares a story about how enforcing a small but significant team standard led to greater trust and commitment among the members. Jeddy emphasizes that lowering standards erodes integrity, while consi…
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Ep. 84 - Youth Mentorship: A look at the ACE Mentor Program
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The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program designed to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and more. The Akron-Canton affiliate was established in 2017, and has provided more than $130,000 in scholarships to over 15 students and guided nearly 370 students through the program. C…
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BTM183 - Dr. Khadija Boyd - Journal of Veterans Studies
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collab…
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In Series One, Episode One of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma highlights the importance of setting and maintaining high standards within a men's team to build trust and accountability. He shares a powerful story about enforcing team commitments, demonstrating how upholding standards strengthens the group's integrity and reliability. He also exp…
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132 Lifting Each Other Up: Why I Created the Sanity-Saver Certificates
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Hey there! It’s been a while since you have heard from me. I have been very busy with family obligations, caring for a 90-year-old mother with dementia, and just creating a lot of programs and things behind the scenes. While I’ve been showing up online in written form and in video form, I have not created a podcast in quite a while. So this was the…
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BTM182 - Rocio Palermo - Mental Health with Women Vets On Point
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audienc…
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Series One of the Rising Man Podcast kicks off with Jeddy Azuma discussing the need to rebuild trust in men, addressing issues like violence and a lack of integrity that have damaged the reputation of all men. He emphasizes the importance of men mastering their emotions, standing by their word, and protecting those they love to restore faith in mas…
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BTM81 - Tom Chiodo - PBS Caregiving Documentary
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved o…
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Ep. 83 - National Black Business Month: How The Tea Lady Found Success in Downtown Akron
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Renea Woods-Baylor is the third of five generations of entrepreneurs, and she’s been learning about business ever since she was a young girl sitting at the dinner table. She owned an accounting firm for 22 years before stepping away to pursue her true passion: tea. The Tea Lady Inc. is a luxury style English tearoom offering a unique experience for…
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BTM180 - The Psychology of Saving Private Ryan
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. Provide Feedback As…
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Jeddy Azuma explores the idea that relationships and skills are even more valuable than food and water. He emphasizes that while food and water are essential for survival, relationships and skills are the means by which we obtain and sustain these necessities. Relationships, built on trust, are fundamental to networking and support systems. Skills,…
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Ep. 82 - Howard Parr on how Entertainment Helps Drive the Local Economy
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The Akron Civic Theatre has had a successful few years following the pandemic, the $9 millionof renovations donein 2021, and the addition of the Knight Stage. And with programming and consulting also done for the GoodyearTheatre and E.J. Thomas Hall, around 550 events are put on each year in total. In this episode, Executive DirectorHoward Parr exp…
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BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community About Today’s Guests Allison Jaslo…
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BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. About Today’s Guest Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty y…
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Ep. 81 - Akron RubberDucks: More than America’s Favorite Pastime
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Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander has been with the AA baseball team for 12 years.Canal Park has changed a lot in that time, mainly in its marketing and operations-Jim positions the RubberDucks asnot just a baseball team, andmore of a “collective spirit” for downtown. In this episode, Jim and Steve discuss howthe RubberDuc…
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In this episode, Jeddy Azuma discusses the pitfalls of relying solely on peak experiences like retreats, workshops, and ceremonies for personal transformation. He emphasizes the importance of incorporation—actively applying the lessons learned from these experiences into daily life. Without this integrative approach, the benefits of such events qui…
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