Best Cindy West Podcasts (2024)

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Michigan West Coast Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Jodi Owczarski 31:14

1h ago31:14

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Jodi Owczarski shares the two programs that were included on the Chamber of the Year application for the Michigan West Coast Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode286 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat…

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65. What in the World Is an Ichthyologist? 13:00

4d ago13:00

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Ichthyology nature study is a fishy one. You see, ichthyology is the study of all types of freshwater and marine fish. In this episode, learn where this odd science word comes from and what the scientists do. Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to become an ichthyologist someday! In the companion Eugenie Clark Video Class included in the No Sweat N…

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Vail Valley Partnership-2024 COY Finalist with Chris Romer 33:27

4d ago33:27

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Chris Romer shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Vail Valley Partnership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode285 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambern…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

17d ago10:29

10:29

“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

20d ago37:47

37:47

How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Newnan-Coweta Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Candace Boothby 39:16

11d ago39:16

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Candace Boothby shares the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode284 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Cha…

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Chino Valley Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Zeb Welborn 30:22

18d ago30:22

30:22

Zeb Welborn shares the two programs the Chino Valley Chamber submitted on their 2024 ACCE Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode283 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…

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64. Where Can You Find the Smallest Shark in the Ocean? 14:29

19d ago14:29

14:29

How do you feel about sharks? Have you ever seen one? I have! You'll hear about that experience and learn about the smallest shark in the ocean in this episode. In the No Sweat Nature Study Video Class about Sharks enjoy testing your shark trivia while creating your own shark species in your nature journal. This class is included in the No Sweat Na…

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The Folly of Progressivism with Nellie Bowles 1:16:33

23d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Buy Nellie's book here: https://a.co/d/09QQ9O52 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ColemanHughes 00:00 Introduction and Nelly Bowles' Background 11:07 The Reality of Homelessness and Drug Addiction 32:59 The Idealism and Limitations of Progressive Movements 39:02 Human Nature and Failed Systems 46:06 Origins and Evolution of Antifa in Seattl…

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Opelika Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Ali Rauch 30:15

25d ago30:15

30:15

Ali Rauch shares the two programs that the Opelika Chamber submitted on their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode282 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamber…

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Chamber Churn & Balance with Mike Throne 40:27

1M ago40:27

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Mike Throne addresses the churn we have been seeing within the Chamber World and how to approach balance to avoid burnout. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode281 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…

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63. Why Do Chickens Eat Rocks? 13:28

1M ago13:28

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Let's learn about everyone's favorite domesticated fowl, the chicken! This episode explores the reason behind a chicken's unique practice of ingesting rocks. In the companion Chickens Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, draw or paint a beautiful chicken and label the external anatomy as you discover each part's purpos…

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Improving Corporate Sponsorships with Bruce Rosenthal 49:52

1M ago49:52

49:52

Bruce Rosenthal shares some unique approaches to attracting, addressing, and securing corporate sponsorships for your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode280 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…

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From Foster Care to Cambridge with Rob Henderson 1:09:48

2M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Buy Rob's book: https://a.co/d/gv8juH9 Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ColemanHughes 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:19 The Importance of Early Life Experiences 07:07 The Overemphasis on Education 09:48 The Flawed Measurement of Success 12:03 The Narrative of Overcoming Trauma 15:15 The Limitations of Post-Traumatic Growth 26:58 G…

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62. Should I Squash the Spider in My Garden? 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Are spiders helpful or harmful to a garden? Many people think they're dangerous and even scary, but are they? Join Mrs. Cindy to think about these questions and more in this episode about animals that are garden helpers. In the companion Garden Helpers Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, create a chart of some of the …

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Co-Workspace Initiative with Moe Belliveau 33:18

2M ago33:18

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Moe Belliveau shares how her chamber has spun up a co-workspace that has been a huge benefit to their community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode279 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamb…

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Communication with a Personal Touch with Cindy Cobb 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Cindy Cobb shares how she sees the importance of adding a personal touch to her communication with members. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode278 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…

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Strategic Planning Pitfalls with Carol Hamilton 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Carol Hamilton shares her experience working with Chambers and boards to address some common strategic planning pitfalls that she has noticed. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode277 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/ch…

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61. How Do Perennial Bulbs Grow? 14:11

2M ago14:11

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Perennial bulbs seem to appear out of nowhere each year then disappear almost as quickly as they arrived. Learn about this strange life cycle of some flowering plants with Mrs. Cindy. Sketch the stages in the companion Perennial Bulbs Video Class, which is included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership. Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoS…

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Tricks of the Trade with Travis Toliver 42:37

2M ago42:37

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Travis Toliver shares some of the tricks of the trade that he has picked up on during his chamber career. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode276 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernatio…

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Remembering PAUL AUSTER - Writer, Director (1947-2024) 49:14

2M ago49:14

49:14

It is said that people never die until the last person says their name. In memory of the writer and director Paul Auster, who passed away this week, we're sharing this conversation we had back in 2017 after the publication of his novel 4 3 2 1. Auster reflects on his body of work, life, and creative process. Paul Auster was the bestselling author o…

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Engaging the Younger Generation with Sarah Sladek 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Sarah Sladek shares the how and why for chambers to be interested in engaging with the younger generations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode275 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…

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60. What Is Personification? 13:51

3M ago13:51

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Wait. Isn't personification a language arts topic? What does it have to do with science or nature study? Great question! Mrs. Cindy will explain herself in this creative episode about figurative language. In the companion Animal Personification Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, sketch personified animals as you discove…

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Engaging Meetings with John Chen 40:28

3M ago40:28

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John Chen shares some fun ways to keep your members engaged while creating higher quality meetings. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode274 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com …

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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer 9:44

3M ago9:44

9:44

On casting Robert Downey Jr. in 4 Roles: "That was Park Chan-wook's idea early on. In the book, there are these sorts of male-white figures of the American establishment. They're all differentiated in the book, but he had the idea. What if we have one actor playing all the parts kind of like Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove and immediately we thoug…

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Policy & Advocacy with Brian Francis 30:09

3M ago30:09

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Brian Francis shares from his consulting experience about the importance for Chambers to be involved with policy and advocacy. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode273 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…

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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook 38:57

3M ago38:57

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What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

3M ago11:07

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"We ended on such a cliffhanger with Isaac presenting the wrench at the police station to Jeff Daniels' character. It allowed us to sort of start from a place of what's going to happen next? And I think because what is drawn in the novel and because of what Danny brought into the original script of the first season and all the ideas he brought in. …

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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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Civic Engagement with Candance Brake 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Candance Brake shares her perspective on the importance of civic engagement between your chamber and elected officials and local government. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode272 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/cham…

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59. What Is Metamorphosis? 15:43

3M ago15:43

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Learn about insect life cycles as you hear about the growing stages of the tomato hornworm caterpillars that Mrs. Cindy finds in her vegetable patch every year. In the companion Insect Life Cycles Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, sketch diagrams that show the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. …

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Mergers, Acquisitions, & Affiliations with Arthur Havlicek 48:28

4M ago48:28

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Arthur Havlicek shares his experiences with navigating through mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations with other chambers and membership organizations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode271 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommun…

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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

4M ago51:02

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What will happen when Artificial General Intelligence arrives? What is the nature of consciousness? How are music and creativity pathways for reconnecting us to our humanity and the natural world? Dustin O’Halloran is a pianist and composer and member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Winner of a 2015 Emmy Award for his main title theme …

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How can music help us expand our understanding of consciousness & AI? - Highlights - DUSTIN O’HALLORAN 51:08

4M ago51:08

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"The film Lion, when we got involved, there was a pretty early cut. So it was about trying to get into the picture and what would really work with the scenes, but also to sometimes just put it away and just really get to the heart of the film, too, because there was a big overarching feeling to the film. The feeling of home and the feeling of being…

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Rapid Growth After Pandemic with Christine Cribb 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Christine Cribb shares her experience with rapid membership growth as they came out of the pandemic. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode270 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com…

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58. What Happens Before a Tornado? 13:57

4M ago13:57

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Hear a personal story from Mrs. Cindy's childhood and learn about tornado signs and safety. In the companion Tornado Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, sketch the anatomy of a tornado while learning how tornadoes are formed, why they are so destructive, and why they are more common during the spring season. Join No Swea…

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Creating Safe Spaces: ITA O’BRIEN & the Art of Intimacy Coordination - Highlights 12:52

4M ago12:52

12:52

"For years, people spoke about how awkward or embarrassing it was to perform the intimate content. And what they're speaking about is feeling horrible. If something's awkward, that squirm, that ring in the body, it feels embarrassing. That's actually an emotion that is not professional. That is not allowing the actor to stay feeling listened to, he…

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