Best CIRA Podcasts (2024)

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E244: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke 20:46

4h ago20:46

20:46

In this episode of Follow the Leader, we welcome special guest Dr. Cira Burke, Director of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. Dr. Burke discusses her work helping families in need gain access to services, job training, education, and more to achieve self-sufficiency. S…

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E243: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida 6:49

19d ago6:49

6:49

This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E242: Meet Joel Millman and Harold Christ, ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County 7:51

28d ago7:51

7:51

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E241: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership 6:34

2M ago6:34

6:34

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E240: Meet Jason Wang, Founder & CEO, FreeWorld 5:09

2M ago5:09

5:09

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E239: Meet Carrie Folken. Executive Director, BEST, Inc 17:25

3M ago17:25

17:25

Tune in for a conversation with Carrie Folken, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., as Carrie discusses her career journey in workforce and the changes that she has seen over the past several decades. Carrie also reveals current workforce challenges and opportunities, and reveals what workforce professionals should keep in mind to meet the workforce n…

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E238: Meet Georgia Conrad, Executive Director, Oregon Workforce Partnership 18:12

3M ago18:12

18:12

Tune in for another Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Georgia Conrad, Executive Director of the Oregon Workforce Partnership.

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E237: Meet Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition 20:07

4M ago20:07

20:07

In this special Follow the Leader episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition, as Kara shares tips for healthy eating for busy workforce professionals!

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E236: Meet Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares detail…

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E235: Meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean, Adult Education, Lewis and Clark Community College 23:47

5M ago23:47

23:47

In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways…

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E234: Meet Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET 20:20

5M ago20:20

20:20

This episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, as they discuss the importance of credentialing, and the connection between credentialing and workforce development.

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E233: Meet Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of NAWB 27:22

6M ago27:22

27:22

Tune in for this special Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Brad Turner-Little, the new CEO of NAWB. Brad talks about his career journey and outlines his vision for NAWB.

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E232: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County 20:25

7M ago20:25

20:25

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region.…

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E231: Follow the Leader: Meet Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment, LWIA 23 17:34

7M ago17:34

17:34

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses.

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E230: Follow the Leader: Meet Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida 22:35

8M ago22:35

22:35

Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live.…

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Meet Joel Johnston, Executive Director, Let Me Learn 9:34

8M ago9:34

9:34

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E229: Follow the Leader: Meet Patrick Clancy, President and CEO, Philadelphia Works, Inc. 22:39

8M ago22:39

22:39

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST- In this Follow the Leader episode Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about his career journey and some new grants that will help grow the economy in Philadelphia in 2023.

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Prospects for progress 51:21

8M ago51:21

51:21

For the final episode we’ll take a look at what we’ve learned throughout the series and ask, what is needed to make things better? And what are the chances of that happening? Looking back to the issues outlined through the previous five episodes our guests return to offer some solutions. Canadian Minister Gudie Hutchings joins the conversation.…

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Online safety 53:27

9M ago53:27

53:27

TAKARA 1: The wild and wonderful world of the internet can also be a dangerous one. Staying safe online has been one of the biggest challenges our society has faced since the internet became such a central part of our lives. And the problem isn’t going away. CLIP: (cut of random news headlines about internet safety - 15 seconds) TAKARA 2: And those…

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E228: Meet Paul Toomey, President & Founder, Geographic Solutions 22:04

9M ago22:04

22:04

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Paul Toomey, President and founder of Geographic Solutions.

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Internet literacy 38:18

9M ago38:18

38:18

Being able to simply get online isn’t enough in our digitally-connected world. Many Canadians who aren’t netizens lack the basic skills to access vital online services and resources. If you’ve got a laptop and high-speed broadband in front of you but you don’t know how to use it, that is the same level of disconnection as no internet at all. Paula …

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Competition 35:56

9M ago35:56

35:56

In Canada, the lack of competition among internet providers plays a major role in exacerbating the digital inequity (and the expensive mobile data plans) that Canadians have come to accept. This episode explores what this means for the average Canadian, with a dive into the regulations involved. Featuring guest interviews from tech critic Paris Mar…

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Affordability and the class divide 39:42

9M ago39:42

39:42

Canada is home to some of the most expensive internet plans in the world. With rising costs of living, what happens to those left behind? Hear perspectives from Joel Templeman (Internet Society Manitoba Chapter) and Ray Noyes (ACORN Canada).By CIRA

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E227: The Garden State Employment and Training Annual Conference 15:51

9M ago15:51

15:51

In this special Follow the Leader episode hosted by Mike Fazio, Co-President of Metrix Learning and Workforce180, you'll learn about the Garden State Employment and Training (GSETA) Annual Conference, coming up on October 18th and 19th, 2023. To learn more, visit https://www.gseta.org/conference/

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The urban/rural divide 38:05

9M ago38:05

38:05

What’s up with the digital divide? Host Takara Small interviews Canadians that don’t have reliable broadband and offers a glimpse on the impact it has on their lives. We also explore the barriers to getting everyone connected. Guests include Patrika McEvoy (Old Masset Village), Mark Buell (Connect Humanity) and Colleen McCormick (Coastal First Nati…

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Dear [Draws in Spanish] Listeners 3:43

10M ago3:43

3:43

Take the Listener Survey! DrawsInSpanish.com/survey Listen to Extended Episodes on Patreon.com/DrawsInSpanishBy Fabiola Lara

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E226: Meet Janet Ward, Executive Director, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board 18:16

11M ago18:16

18:16

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between, Mike Fazio, Co-President, Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Janet Ward, Executive Director, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board. Janet discusses her leadership style, the work the WIB has done to build a talent pipeline, and thoughts about managing across generations.…

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E225: Follow the Leader: Meet Cami Eakins, CEO, Career Path Services 22:46

11M ago22:46

22:46

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST: Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for this Follow the Leader episode. Cami discusses workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and discusses the importance of addressing equity in workforce development.

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E224: Meet Todd Nielsen, Director, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance 5:08

11M ago5:08

5:08

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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E223: Follow the Leader: Meet Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment, LWIA 23 17:34

12M ago17:34

17:34

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses.

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S2 Minisode 04: Should You Find Your Niche as an Artist? 26:57

12M ago26:57

26:57

[SEASON 2 FINALE] In this mini episode, I'm excited to share with you the concept of "niche-ing down" as an artist. Have you ever struggled to find your focus as a creative? Do you feel like you're trying to appeal to everyone and ending up pleasing no one? Then this episode is for you! I'll be exploring the benefits and drawbacks of niche-ing down…

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E222: Meet Carlos Mongalo, Director, National Flooring Contractors 5:25

1y ago5:25

5:25

This episode was recorded live from the NAWB 2023 Forum.

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E221: Meet Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence, KRA Corporation 9:45

1y ago9:45

9:45

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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S2 E15: Cuban & Egyptian American Muralist Symone Salib 56:20

1y ago56:20

56:20

In this episode, I'm talking to Egyptian and Cuban American street artist Symone Salib. Symone is a Philadelphia-based artist that I connected with here, and i'm so thrilled to bring this conversation to you all. Through acrylic paint and illustration, Symone works to highlight the lives of people, with an emphasis on Black Indigenous People of Col…

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E220: Meet Todd Nielsen, Director, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance 5:08

1y ago5:08

5:08

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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S2 Minisode 03: How to Collaborate with Other Artists 23:48

1y ago23:48

23:48

On today's Minisode, I'm talking about collaboration — something that's super important but overlooked by artists! I've collaborated with a lot of artists through the podcast, and I wanted to share my four stages of collaboration with you all. First up, we have outreach — make sure you're genuine friends with the person you want to work with, or at…

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S2 E14: Community is Everything with Venezuelan Illustrator Andrea Cáceres 56:39

1y ago56:39

56:39

In this episode, i'm talking with Venezuelan illustrator Andrea Caceres. Andrea is both an illustrator and Art Director based in New York City. She's illustrated children's books, comics, and textile designs for brands like Microsoft, Snapchat, and JCrew. She got her start sharing dog illustrations on her instagram with her "a dog a day keeps the s…

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E219: Meet Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association 8:33

1y ago8:33

8:33

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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S2 E13: Dreaming Together with Grupo De Autoayuda de Dibujo aka Iván Mayorquín & Raúl Pardo 50:06

1y ago50:06

50:06

It's the first crossover episode! Today on the show, Raúl Pardo and Iván Mayorquín are tuning in from Ciudad de Mexico and i'm super excited to share this conversation with you. In case you're not familiar, Raúl & Iván host a podcast called Grupo de Autoayuda de Dibujo which is available on YouTube and Spotify and everywhere else you get podcast…

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E218: Meet Andy Petroski, President & Co-Founder, NuPaths 8:49

1y ago8:49

8:49

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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S2 Minisode 02: Tips for Diversifying Revenue Streams & More 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

In this episode, I answer your calls about why I make the show, what i've learned about myself, and a few tips for diversifying your revenue streams as an artist! If you want to have your questions answered next — call or text (305) 985-3729. EPISODE LINKS - Watch this Episode on YouTube - Join the FREE Discord - Join the Patreon - Follow Fabiola o…

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E217: Meet Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence, KRA Corporation 9:45

1y ago9:45

9:45

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

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S2 E12: Post Whatever You Want with Puerto Rican Designer Carlos Oliveras Colom 59:03

1y ago59:03

59:03

In this episode, I'm speaking with Puerto Rican brand designer, lettering artist, and illustrator Carlos Oliveras Colom. Carlos is a queer artist that was born on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and brings to life letters and illustrations that are fuller than life. His expressive style is meant to be seen, but also felt. His work is rooted in …

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E216: Meet Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department 18:42

1y ago18:42

18:42

This episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department.

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S2 E11: Overthinking Destroys with Mexican Paper Artist Andrea Cira 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

In this episode, I'm talking to Mexican paper artist Andrea Cira based in Kansas City. Andrea designs and cuts together vibrant and intricate compositions that are infused with her Mexican culture. She's currently working an a paper cut project where she redesigns the Loteria images with her papercut creations. She's worked with brands like Starbuc…

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E215: Meet Brandon Butler, Executive Director, Maryland Workforce Association 8:48

1+ y ago8:48

8:48

This interview was recorded live at the 2022 Maryland Workforce Association's Raising the Bar Conference.

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S2 E10: Being a Part-Time Artist with Mexican-American Illustrator Marlene Vega 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

58:33

In this episode, I'm chatting with self-proclaimed "part-time" Mexican-American artist Marlene Vega! Marlene actually has a master's degree in physics, but found her way back into art after graduation. She started off painting watercolor pieces just three years ago as a hobby and now has an amazing online shop and over 95,000 Instagram followers. S…

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E214: Follow the Leader: Meet Brian Lee, CEO, Metrix Learning 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

23:10

Brian Lee, retiring CEO of Metrix Learning, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for another Follow the Leader episode. Brian reflects on his career journey and the formative experiences that shaped him as a leader, and shares lessons learned along the way.

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S2 E09: We're Always Performing with Boricua Video Artist Molly Soda 1:01:32

1+ y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In this episode, I'm taking a departure from our usual illustration guests to chat with Tumblr famous video performance artist Amalia Soto aka Molly Soda. Molly works primarily with non-physical mediums publishing videos, photos, and streaming her work across the internet at large. She uses her digital performance work to reflect on the ways we all…

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E212: Follow the Leader: Meet Cory Vojack, Director Of Workforce Development, Lake County Board of Commissioners 21:11

1+ y ago21:11

21:11

Cory Vojack, Director Of Workforce Development for the Lake County Board of Commissioners, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio on this episode of Follow the Leader. Cory discusses his formative work experiences and also the value of communication as a workforce professional.

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