Best Amanda Mayo Podcasts (2024)

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S1 E10- Jeremy Babendure- Global STEM Initiatives 23:33

8d ago23:33

23:33

In this episode of the STEM Heroes Podcast, host David Young interviews Dr. Jeremy Babendure, a scientist turned STEM education advocate. Dr. Babendure shares his journey from working with fluorescent proteins in the lab to launching the San Diego Science Festival and creating the Chief Science Officer program. He discusses how these initiatives ha…

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S1 E9- Laurie Prewandowski- Integrating Drones in the Classroom 35:42

11d ago35:42

35:42

Join host David Young as he interviews Laurie Prewandowski, a technology integrator at Kearsarge Regional School District in New Hampshire. Laurie shares her experiences bringing drone technology into middle school classrooms to enhance STEM education. Key topics covered: Laurie's role as a digital learning specialist Using drones to teach math, sc…

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S1 E8- Amanda Bastoni- Empowering Middle School Girls with Drones 32:51

30d ago32:51

32:51

Join host David Young as he interviews Amanda Bastoni, an expert in STEM education and drone curriculum development. Amanda shares her journey from photography teacher to STEM advocate, and discusses her groundbreaking work with CAST, developing free drone curriculum for middle schools. Key topics include: Innovative approaches to introducing drone…

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S1 E7- Jason McKenna- Robotics in STEM Education 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks to Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics. Jason shares his inspiring journey from being a classroom teacher who initially knew nothing about robotics, to falling in love with teaching STEM and coding through robotics. He provides a fascinating inside look at VEX Robotics, the largest STEM e…

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S1 E6- Keith Pritchett- JROTC Instructor Integrates Drones into STEM Education 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks with Keith Pritchett, a former Army helicopter pilot turned JROTC high school instructor in Alabama. Keith shares his fascinating background, including 26 years in the Army where he worked as an air traffic controller before becoming a helicopter pilot and rising to the rank of Lieu…

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S1 E5- Thomas Gabel - Teaching Drone Curriculum in High School 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

Join David Young and Thomas Gabel, a high school teacher from Central Texas, as they discuss Thomas' innovative drone curriculum spanning three years of coursework. In this engaging episode, you'll learn about the fascinating journey of teaching drones to high school students, from paper airplanes to obtaining FAA Part 107 certification, real-world…

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#014 - Navigating Relationships, Therapy, and Self-Growth in Modern Dating [VIDEO] 52:47

2M ago52:47

52:47

In this engaging conversation, Amanda and I discuss the complexities of dating, setting boundaries, and the differences in attitudes toward finances in relationships. Both of us share personal experiences with therapy, specifically EMDR, diving deep into how it has affected our lives and helped us grow. We also highlight the importance of vulnerabi…

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S1 E4- Matt Ernst - Starting a High School Drone Program 22:49

2M ago22:49

22:49

Matt Ernst is an educator at Aiken New Tech High School in Cincinnati, Ohio who runs a drone class for high school students. In this episode, he discusses how he got the drone program started, the process of getting funding and community partners involved, and the real-world opportunities he provides for students. Some key highlights: Students can …

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#013 - From Love Bombing to Lifelong Bonds: The Art of Navigating Modern Relationships [VIDEO] 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

In this heartfelt episode I, a 27-year-old male and my 28-year-old female counterpart, delve deep into the nuances of modern relationships, covering topics from managing friendships of the opposite sex while in a relationship to setting healthy boundaries and dealing with past traumas. We explore the importance of trust, communication, and having a…

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S1 E3- Adrian Mayo- From Circus Clown to Passionate Drone Instructor 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Adrian Mayo is a true STEM hero! In this inspiring episode, we hear from Adrian, a former professional clown with Ringling Brothers Circus who is now passionately educating kids about drones and technology. Adrian shares his incredible journey of how he got started teaching drone camps and workshops after being inspired by kids' excitement for dron…

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S1 E2- Grant Brewer- From Teaching Drones to Delivering with Drones 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

Grant Brewer, a former high school drone instructor who now works at DroneUp, joins the STEM Heroes podcast to discuss the exciting world of drone delivery and drone careers. He shares his experience teaching one of the first high school drone programs in Arkansas, covering topics like the hands-on curriculum, student projects, and preparing studen…

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S1 E1- Adam Rangwala- Teaching Drones to Elementary Students 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

In this first episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks to Adam Rangwala, a mechanical engineer who found his way into STEM education teaching drones to elementary school students. Adam shares his journey from working as an aerospace machinist to consulting and then pivoting to teaching STEM skills like coding drones. He gives insi…

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Series 5, Episode 9: Dr Ros Gray 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Ros is Reader in Fine Art, Critical Studies and Programme Director of the MA Art & Ecology. Her research and teaching often involves collaborations with artists, scientists and activists, addressing ecological emergency with an emphasis on climate justice. In her spare time, she likes to mend and grow things. In 2023 she founded the Darn It! darnin…

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#012 - Decisions in Dating: Unraveling the Thoughts of Justin and Maddie [VIDEO] 59:56

3M ago59:56

59:56

In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts, a 27-year-old male and a 28-year-old female guest, embark on an in-depth discussion about various aspects of life including relationships, self-growth, and personal perspectives. They explore topics such as the decision not to have children, the impact of financial stability on this decision, and how it …

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STEM Heroes Trailer 8:45

3M ago8:45

8:45

Welcome to the STEM Heroes Podcast, hosted by David Young! In this trailer, David gives an overview of what to expect from the podcast, including interviews with STEM innovators, inspiring stories from classrooms, and insights into teaching technologies like drones and robotics. The podcast features discussions with teachers, students, administrato…

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Series 5, Episode 8: Matilya Njau, Horticulturalist 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

I’m a gardener by trade and have spent most of my waking moments in the last 8 years, tending to and communing with plants. At the heart of my practice is helping people reconnect with their immediate surroundings, creating green spaces in difficult places and using gardening as a vessel to connect with self, ancestors and other human and non-human…

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#011 - The JJR Experience w Amanda Rivard [VIDEO] 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

BTS of our evolving pod, that turned into an amazing full episode of dark humor and true vulnerability. All revolving around topics such as relationships, self growth, and perspective Host: Justin J Rahman Disciple: Amanda Rivard

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Series 5, Episode 7: Dr Georgia Bowers 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Dr Georgia Bowers is a leading Creative Ageing practitioner, academic and pro-ageing activist. Her work explores how theatre making with older adults can tackle ageism and takes place in care homes, hospitals, sheltered housing accommodation, day centres and via online video platforms. Georgia has worked for arts organisations such as Royal Opera H…

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#010 - The JJR Experience w Madi Mayo [VIDEO] 19:22

3M ago19:22

19:22

BTS of our podcast featuring Justin J Rahman & Madi Mayo | Weekly episodes of evolving topics such as relationships, self growth, and perspective

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Series 5, Episode 6: Anna Matthams 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In my role of Arts Manager for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust I am responsible for delivering an arts programme to support the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors. Our projects encompass all art forms, using music, dance, creative drawing, and arts and crafts to provide individuals with the means for creative expression and t…

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Series 5, Episode 5: Gaynor Tutani 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

Gaynor Tutani (Art Adlib) is a curator, producer and writer who merges her various arts, culture, community and educational passions to produce exhibitions, events and commentaries on art and curating. Her speciality is in Public Programming – of which she extends as part of her practice as the Creative Programing Officer at Museum of the Home. She…

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Series 5, Episode 4: Dr Megan Vine 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

Following a Masters in Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, Megan completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Limerick in 2023 and received an Irish Research Council scholarship for her research: "Community Solidarity Initiatives as Spaces for Connection, Resistance and Change". This project investigated how people living in Direct Provision and…

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Series 5, Episode 3: Arji Manuelpillai 28:05

4M ago28:05

28:05

Arji Manuelpillai is a poet, performer and creative facilitator based in London. He was the Jerwood/Arvon Mentee mentored by Hannah Lowe. Arji’s debut pamphlet ‘Mutton Rolls' was published with Out-Spoken Press in 2020 and his newest book ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ was released in the Autumn of 2022 with Penned in the Margins. This highly acclai…

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Series 5, Episode 2: Merel Van Der Knoop 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

Merel works as a freelance accompanist and vocal coach besides teaching singing and piano. She is choir leader of the Long Covid Choir and the Long Covid Kids Choir. Merel also works as a Supporting Artist for feature tv/film, such as The Crown. In her free time she takes Art Classes with Lucy Freud. Merel fell ill with Covid in 2021 and has been l…

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Series 5, Episode 1: Amie Taylor 26:08

4M ago26:08

26:08

Amie is a writer, theatre maker, musical theatre teacher and the Director for Fun Palaces. A Fun Palace is a free event made by local people for their own community. At Fun Palaces people come together to share their skills, passions and interests, and to show the world just how brilliant and packed full of genius their community is. Anyone can mak…

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#009 - Justin & Friends - Dominant Successful Female Executive | Ashlee Rea [VIDEO] 1:52:44

5M ago1:52:44

1:52:44

A dominant, successful female executive at the top of her game in uptown Dallas, shares her journey. Nothing held back, on this deep dive of her success today, as far back as the childhood that formed her, to get her to this day - Hear her true vulnerability through this podcast by hitting play 😉

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#008 - Should I Be Spending This Much On Therapy? [VIDEO] 3:07

5M ago3:07

3:07

That feeling of anxiety, even when everything is going perfect? You know that one? "Take my credit card and fix it!" Is exactly how I'm approaching therapy right now ((;

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#007 - Doc Said I Can't Lift Weights Anymore. What Now? [VIDEO] 5:12

5M ago5:12

5:12

We found a life altering injury over thanksgiving break... I can no longer lift more than 20 pounds :( What now? After 2 full months of grieving... I'm ready to update you on my life adjustment, in this episode ((;

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#006 - Justin & DJs - DJ INZO [VIDEO] 1:16:50

5M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

DJ INZO - Fulltime DFW DJ | Fulltime Day Job | Fulltime Dad | Fulltime entrepreneur | Full... you see the theme here ((: Find out how he became one of Dallas's TOP DJ's, as well as his entire life story from childhood, to relationship with parents, and how he's molded himself into the man, father, and leader he is today…

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#005 - Justin & Millionaires - Alpine IQ CEO Nick Waken Paschal [VIDEO] 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

I describe him as my favorite millionaire of all time. Mainly cause there is not a single clue that he is running a $30 million dollar + company, until you hear him go in depth, like on this episode

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Series 4, Episode 8: Camille Dawson and Cristina Ottonello 36:05

9M ago36:05

36:05

Camille Dawson is a critically acclaimed comedy writer, performer and director. She is founder and Artistic Director of Frisky Arts. Camille has a multi art, anarchic and comedic style. The War Inside is inspired by her experience of struggling with autoimmune disease. The show shines a light on invisible illness, and takes the audience on a wild r…

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Series 4, Episode 7: Maria Amidu 41:04

9M ago41:04

41:04

Maria Amidu is a visual artist and PhD Candidate in the School of Arts & Humanities at the Royal College of Art. Her artistic concerns are influenced by the complexities of the relational – between people and between people and place. Through writing as artistic practice she tries to substantiate what might be going on in collective situations, pay…

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Series 4, Episode 6: Lee Robb 35:44

9M ago35:44

35:44

Lee is the founder of Positive Carrickfergus and co-founder of Repair Cafe Belfast and Carrick Greengrocers. She has lived in Carrickfergus for most of her life apart from a few years in England and Italy like so many of her generation brought up in Northern Ireland. Lee has worked in the voluntary and community sector for around 25 years mostly in…

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Series 4, Episode 5: Amahra Spence 45:01

9M ago45:01

45:01

Amahra Spence lives in the UK and works globally. Her practice is one of poetic pragmatism, exploring transformation and iterating change oriented towards liberation. In particular, Amahra engages this through spatial reclamation and social justice, design, performance and storytelling. In all aspects of her work, Amahra contends with Black Imagina…

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Series 4, Episode 4: Madeline Tanoto 29:45

10M ago29:45

29:45

Madeline Tanoto is a designer-maker & teacher with a 20 year career in fashion & teaching across all things textiles. She is a qualified Mental Health First Aider & combines these skills with her textiles experience to explore the craft of mending within a supportive & inclusive environment. She is the founding Director of Mads do & Mend CIC whose …

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Series 4, Episode 3: Sally Jaquet 35:38

10M ago35:38

35:38

Sally Jaquet is an Edinburgh-based community musician who believes music is for everyone - a human right that helps us connect, care and cherish each other and ourselves. Her projects include vocal and songwriting teaching; choir leading; music & wellbeing workshops for school groups, businesses; and music research and arts projects evaluation. As …

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Season 4, Episode 2: Ellen Bassam 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

Ellen works as a consultant for Seahorse Environmental, a specialist environmental communications agency. In this role she works with a number of NGOs and businesses on campaigns including the Lost Rainforests of Britain campaign. She has a background in research and is particularly interested in the circular economy, the arts and environment and b…

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Season 4, Episode 1: Kay Adekunle Rufai 38:27

10M ago38:27

38:27

Kay Rufai is a Photographer, Poet, Filmmaker, Author, Mental Health researcher and founder of the internationally acclaimed S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys projects. He is currently the first Artist in residence for West Midlands Police Artist as part of Coventry City of Culture, using creative arts to improve relationships between police and marginalised young…

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#004 - Justin & Pop Stars - Madi Mayo (the most Diva guest I've ever had) [VIDEO] 1:09:50

11M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

She is actually my favorite guest so far. Yes I'm picking favorites. Everytime I sat down to edit this episode... I became a fan of the show myself. I felt like I just had a much needed therapy session, sprinkled with chaotic laughter. You'll see what I mean. Her story and character inspires the shit out me. My favorite song from Madi Mayo, "Done":…

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#003 - Justin & Friends - 22yr Old Mindset Coach | Paiglyn Perez [VIDEO] 1:04:53

11M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Ya'll like the title?! 22yr Old Mindset Coach or not, Paiglyn is one of those humans that gives you have hope for our generation. Why? She thinks for herself. She doesn't gate keep the value of her mindset, and the lessons she's learned over the years. This is her passion. Through it, she's even supported my mindset, during the new content journey.…

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#002 - Sobriety Gave Me Everything, Alcohol Promised [VIDEO] 4:44

12M ago4:44

4:44

Today marks 8 months of being sober 🥳 For those curious about sobriety, I have a lot to thank for it. I've lost 20 pounds, started caring about my health more, and have a better relationship with my parents. But most importantly, I've chased a creative venture. And now, I'm facing my fear of creating content. It may not be great at first, but I can…

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Elise Ganley - ChangeMaker Chat - Climate Transition 37:47

12M ago37:47

37:47

What would it take for communities reliant on fossil fuels to be leaders in the climate transition? In this chat Elise Ganley, the National Lead Organiser for the Real Deal for Australia project explores how communities like Gladstone and Geelong are leading the way in designing policies that create an economic transition in ways that are shaped by…

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#001 - DJ Phonixx (International Celebrity DJ) | & | DJ JayBray (KOTS 2023 DJ Battle Winner) 1:52:01

1y ago1:52:01

1:52:01

First episode, couldnt have gone any better (or longer 😉). Except for the fact that the video file got corrupted, and the audio file is missing for the first few mins of the show ((; I've decided to embrace the chaos and release this episode, fully unedited. To be accepted and looked back at, for all the blemishes and imperfections. Guests: Two of …

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Jacinta Dietrich - ChangeMaker Chat - Differently brained 46:34

1y ago46:34

46:34

We are all different - but some of these differences are hard to see. That includes differences based on our neurodiversity or our mental health. This conversation is with Jacinta Dietrich the co-host of the Differently Brained podcast. She is autistic and has lived with the challenges of mental health. She co-created a podcast to make a space for …

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Nina Hall - ChangeMaker Chat - Digital Advocacy 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

If you are in Australia you might have heard of GetUp, or if you are in the United States you probably know about MoveOn - but you might not be aware that these kinds of digital advocacy movements operate in 20 countries around the world. These groups are linked through a global network called OPEN (Online Progressive Engagement Network) and today …

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Martha MacKenzie - ChangeMaker Chat - Organising Money for ChangeMaking 42:51

1y ago42:51

42:51

Making change is be invaluable, but without resources it is hard to do. This episode digs into the question of how to raise money to make changemaking happen. We talk with Martha McKenzie the Executive Director of the Civic Power Fund in the United Kingdom. The Civic Power Fund is dedicated to raising resources for community organising - providing …

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Nick Haines - ChangeMaker Chat - Voices for Indi #ICYMI 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

It’s been one year since the Australian Federal Election that swooped an unprecedented number of community independents into the House of Representatives, and it’s been 10 years since that “Voices for” movement started. In celebration of Voices for Indi, we are sharing this Chat with Nick Haines - in case you missed it (ICYMI). Nick worked on Cathy…

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Series 3, Episode 8: Yvonne Field & Immy Kaur 59:27

1y ago59:27

59:27

Yvonne Field is a serial social entrepreneur and change agent who has spent more than four decades working with grassroots organisations, front line staff, senior managers and policy makers in local, national and international government and civil society organisations. Yvonne has worked across more than 20 European countries, the English-speaking …

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Max Chandler-Mather - ChangeMaker Chat - Organising in Elections 41:57

1y ago41:57

41:57

In the 2022 Australian Federal Election the Greens won an unprecedented number of seats in Queensland - producing what came to be known as the “Green Wave.” Max Chandler-Mather was at the centre of that movement - and is now the current Member for Griffith. In this conversation he shares how the Queensland Greens translated community organising tec…

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Series 3, Episode 7: Sarah Pimenta 34:43

1y ago34:43

34:43

Sarah Pimenta is an experienced artist, illustrator and facilitator and has worked in education for over twenty three years including in over 250 primary and secondary schools nationally and two in Africa. She previously co-directed Arts Charity Cloth of Gold and is now known as Social Fabric. Sarah is highly experienced at leading, coordinating an…

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