Best Christina Barsi Podcasts (2024)

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297: Using Christina Barsi’s Circle of Ease Tool to Build Personal Infrastructure 23:13

2h ago23:13

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This is part two of our interview with Christina Barsi, an entrepreneur with a revolutionary tool to help us align our personal infrastructure with our business infrastructure. That tool is called the Circle of Ease. It’s one of the things she mentioned during the first half of this interview. As a reminder, she also talked about: The difference be…

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The Need for Reform: Breaking Down the School-to-Prison Pipeline with Quan Huynh, Executive Director at Southern California at Defy Ventures Episode 124 36:09

3h ago36:09

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The school-to-prison pipeline is a complex and damaging system that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly people of color. This pipeline refers to the policies and practices that push students out of school and into the criminal justice system, creating long-term impacts on individuals and communities. Quan Huynh, Execut…

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Ep. 296: Christina Barsi Explains Why Your Personal Infrastructure is Key to Sustainable Business Growth 20:47

5h ago20:47

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It’s hard to believe, but we’re at the last topic of our Growth Strategies Masterclass. At this point, we’ve had guests share their expertise on the following: Vetting and validating growth ideas, Creating a strategic growth plan that includes validated ideas, Developing project plans to implement your company’s growth strategy, Growing your busine…

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How Women Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Societal Barriers with PCC Women's Business Center Interim Director, Lizzy Okoro Episode 123 30:34

4d ago30:34

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Despite leading 42% of new businesses in the U.S., women are 20 times more likely to be denied traditional business loans than men, with an even larger gap for women of color. Success for women entrepreneurs hinges on a supportive ecosystem, which Women's Business Centers foster by addressing funding disparities and resource limitations. Inspired b…

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295: Scale to Sell – How I Plan to Exit the Business I Founded and Love 28:28

6d ago28:28

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We’re at the next stop on our Growth Strategies Masterclass this season and it involves exit planning. Now, you may be thinking, “I thought we were talking about growing our businesses, not exiting them!” But the truth is, exiting your business by selling it can in fact be a smart move especially if you are seeking what our last guest, Carl Nicpon,…

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294: Carl Nicpon Explains How to Build a Sustainable Business You Can Sell at Maximum Value 38:47

24d ago38:47

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Whether your growth idea involves starting a new business, a new product or service, or pivoting altogether, it’s wise to begin with the end in mind. In other words, you need to know your exit strategy. It might seem strange to think about an exit strategy when you are focusing on starting either something new or doing work in a new way. However, a…

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Empowerment in Action: Pasadena City College's New Initiative for Women in Business Episode 122 22:50

18d ago22:50

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Empowerment is the catalyst for change–sparking innovation, growth, and community transformation. Pasadena City College is excited to announce the Women's Business Center, a new initiative designed to foster innovation and provide tailored support to women entrepreneurs in the San Gabriel Valley. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic an…

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293: How We Leveraged Partnerships to Boost Growth and Revenue 32:37

23d ago32:37

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Have you thought about forming partnerships with other people or companies to catalyze growth at your company? Achieving scale, more revenue, and greater profitability at a faster rate are just some of the many benefits that a strategic partnership can offer. But you must be careful in forming these partnerships. There are legal aspects to consider…

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292: Karen Mills Explains How to Structure Legal Teaming Agreements for Strategic Growth 33:05

1M ago33:05

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It’s hard to believe, but we’re already at the midway point of our Growth Strategies Masterclass! As a recap, we’ve covered how to: Vet and validate your business growth ideas, Create a strategic plan that includes validated ideas, and Develop project plans to implement youur company’s growth strategy. Growth comes in many shapes, forms, and scales…

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Explore the NEW Mt. SAC Student Center w/ Students & Staff Episode 200 34:15

1M ago34:15

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If you’re looking for a dynamic space to share as a resource for your students - the brand new Mt. SAC Student Center is truly a hub for all activities - from quiet dedicated spaces for studying, or meditation or worship to a mother’s lactation room to a bustling multicultural center, and places to grab a bite. Students share what they love abou…

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Ep. 291: How We Developed a Project Plan to Implement Our Strategic Growth Plan 21:13

1M ago21:13

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Now that you know more about how to leverage project plans to execute your growth strategy, it’s time to create your own! In this latest episode of our Growth Strategies Masterclass, our producer and host, Alicia Butler Pierre, explains how to take information from your X-matrix to build a project plan. Be prepared to apply the principles you’ve le…

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How To Overcome Student Imposter Syndrome With Jackie Javier, Director of the Freeman Center for Career & Completion at PCC Episode 121 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Sometimes a student's own fears can hold them back from going after their dream career. The future workforce is intimidating and it’s up to educators and career centers to support and help students navigate all of their doubts. Join in as host, Salvatrice Cummo, Ed.D. welcomes Jackie Javier, Director of the Freeman Center for Career and Completion …

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290: Jon Reid Explains How to Use Project Plans to Implement Strategic Growth Goals 21:54

2M ago21:54

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Let’s continue the journey of our Growth Strategies Masterclass! At this point, we’ve learned about how to validate and vet ideas for business growth as well as how to develop a strategic growth plan that includes those vetted ideas. Now it’s time to learn how to implement that strategy! If you're feeling overwhelmed operating your small business a…

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Turning On The Lights - Empowering Students with the Learning Culture with Inspired Teaching Day Keynote Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director Episode 199 1:04:22

2M ago1:04:22

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Is there a secret to cultivating student success? In this episode we delve deep into the transformative power of the learning culture in higher education. Inspired Teaching Day keynote, Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director, shares insights on fostering a mindset for learning, implementing strategies for success, and empowering students throug…

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289: How We Used the X-Matrix to Create a Strategy for Our Online Course 19:44

2M ago19:44

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In the last episode, you learned about the X-matrix – a powerful visual tool to link strategy with execution. Now it’s time to learn how to use one to create your strategic growth plan! Don’t worry, we won’t leave you alone! You can actually listen to our producer and host, Alicia Butler Pierre, as she describes how we completed an X-matrix to assi…

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APPRENTICESHIPS: A Pathway To A Sustainable Future Workforce Episode 120 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Why don’t we hear about more apprenticeship opportunities for students? Today we’ll discuss the development of apprenticeships and cover what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to funding, planning, executing, and regulating these programs, and why they're so hard to come by. Digging in deep we’ll cover the barriers to apprenticeships and how …

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288: Kenya Moses Explains How to Create a Strategic Plan Using the XMatrix 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Welcome back to our Growth Strategies Masterclass! Our first two episodes featured how to vet and validate ideas for growing your business. Now it’s time to develop a strategic plan around those ideas that made the cut. Are you ready to take your business to the next level and achieve breakthrough growth? If you're feeling like strategic growth pla…

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CELEBRATING EARTH WEEK: Environmental Justice and Community Health with Nalleli Cobo, Climate Activist Episode 198 16:09

2M ago16:09

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We are thrilled to have Nalleli Cobo, an award-winning environmental activist and Mount San Antonio College's keynote speaker for our 2024 Earth Week events. Growing up next to a toxic oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, Nalleli began her activism journey at just nine years old. Despite severe health impacts on her and her community, Nalleli's …

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287: How We Used the Lean Canvas to Validate Our Online Course Idea 23:45

2M ago23:45

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We were finally able to launch our first episode for this season. It was such an amazing topic to listen to and it was also indeed a Masterclass! The previous episode featured the Lean Canvas, a one-page guide that Ash Maurya created. Martina discussed a tool she leverages to help us innovators, entrepreneurs, and operational leaders vet and valida…

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How Partnering with Education Improves Long Lasting Employee Relationships With Donald Bradburn, Director Of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning & Analytics At Kaiser Permanente Episode 119 29:52

2M ago29:52

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What does the new generation want out of their work environment? In order to appeal to the future workforce, we must shift and reimagine how jobs function. Donald Bradburn, the Director of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning and Analytics for Southern California and Hawaii Markets, at Kaiser Permanente is joining us today to cover what employers…

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286: Martina Goss Explains How to Validate Ideas Using the Lean Canvas 28:15

2M ago28:15

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We’re proud to present the first lesson in our Growth Strategies Masterclass! With so many ideas for improving our business and boosting cash flow and profit, it’s tempting to start pouring our energy, time, and money into those ideas. But wait! What if you end up losing a lot of money on an idea that ultimately doesn’t work? Martina Goss warns aga…

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Advocacy, Access & Student Success with Connie Gutierrez, Ed.D.,Dean of ACCESS & Wellness Episode 197 25:56

3M ago25:56

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We're thrilled to sit down with Dr. Connie Gutierrez, our new Dean of Access and Wellness, who joined our community in January of 2024. Today, Connie shares her compelling personal journey, marked by her roots in community college that dramatically altered her family's course. From her mother's transformative experiences to her own unique path thro…

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285: Season 23 Intro/Opening with Alicia Butler Pierre 5:10

3M ago5:10

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We’re embarking on yet another journey here on the Business Infrastructure podcast. This season focuses on growth strategies to scale your operations, finances, and sales to the next level. The episodes are structured as a masterclass featuring a combination of different subject matter experts who share different tools and frameworks for developing…

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How Educating Existing & Future Workforce On Green Technologies Can Change The World With Jaime Nack President At Three Squares Inc. Episode 118 28:13

3M ago28:13

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What would a true sustainable future look like? Jaime Nack, the Founder and President of Three Squares Inc., an award winning sustainability and environmental social and corporate consulting firm is here to dive into that very question. We’ll explore the current trends within green technologies and how these trends impact the present curriculum in …

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284: Season 22 Wrap-Up with Alicia Butler Pierre 6:13

3M ago6:13

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Finally! We are at the end of another successful and exciting season of the Business Infrastructure Podcast! This Season 22 of the Business Infrastructure Podcast is focused about the use of AI technology and how to take advantage of it. The guests lined up for this specific season are guests that has success on using AI for their businesses, and w…

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Access Matters - Creating Supportive Academic Environments for All Episode 196 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Are you doing all you can to support the needs of your students in and beyond the classroom? In this inspiring episode, host Tania Anders leads a powerful conversation with a dynamic group of faculty and students who delve into the realities and stigmas surrounding the Access Program at Mt. SAC. Students, Jason Chico, Jesus Ramirez, Joshua Flores, …

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283: AI Conference | Building Your Own AI Tools to Unleash Operational Efficiency with Tracy Hazzard 38:37

3M ago38:37

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We’re back! And now we are down to our last episode for Season 22 of The Business Infrastructure Podcast. In our previous episode, we learned how to leverage AI to make slides to streamline client presentations and trainings. This time, it will be a fireside chat with one of the OG in the podcast industry and she is going to specifically talk about…

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Becoming A Leader of Significance with Dr. Rocky Cifone, Executive Coach at The John Maxwell Team Episode 117 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Everything rises and falls on leadership. But what are the mindset, intentions, and actions required to be a good leader, especially when failing up isn’t an option? Dr. Rocky Cifone, Executive Coach at The John Maxwell Team, joins us today to discuss the philosophy behind good leadership. How do we assess our failures while celebrating our success…

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282: AI Conference | Using Gemini to Create Presentations, Handouts, and Online Courses with Dr. Terica Pearson 24:40

4M ago24:40

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Here we are again with another episode of our AI audio conference session, a Business Infrastructure Podcast special. The last time we were here, we were able to witness how AI can help you decide a name for your business or innovation, and how it can make your life easier when taking down notes whenever you are in a meeting. Now, let’s find out ho…

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Continuing the Conversation: Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 195 26:12

4M ago26:12

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The conversation of Burnout continues as our host Tania Anders catches up with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years, to have a deeper discussion about her recent presentation from Spring Flex day 2024, on her findings regarding Burn-out during her sabbatical. We revisit the defining factors of Burnout from how it feels …

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Revisiting: Why Technical Education & Post Secondary Career Programs Will Change The Future Of Work With Jennifer Zeisler Senior Program Director Of Career Readiness At ECMC Foundation Episode 116 25:00

4M ago25:00

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It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising se…

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281: AI Conference | Using Namelix for Creative Naming and Fireflies AI for Revolutionary Notetaking with Edie Woelfle 29:11

4M ago29:11

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We’re back with another session of our AI audio conference. The last session featured tools for using AI to become a professional sound engineer. This time, we will give you a glimpse on how to make your life easier when taking down notes whenever you are in a meeting. Have you ever had that experience when you’re trying to listen attentively to wh…

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Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 194 32:08

4M ago32:08

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What is burnout? What causes burnout? How can we recover from burnout? How can we take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner that won’t leave us burnt out? While most of us have, unfortunately, seen the impact of burnout on ourselves, colleagues, and students, we may not have a shared understanding …

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280: AI Conference | Using Cloud Bounce to Create Studio Quality Sound with Clarence Levy 28:59

4M ago28:59

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Now that you’ve heard from another one of our keynote speakers, Dean Hamilton, we’re ready to resume the demo sessions at our AI audio conference is here! Similar to the video editing demo, this one also gives you a sneak peek into how AI is leveraged to produce this very show, specifically – Cloud Bounce. Here to tell us all about it is our show’s…

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Revisiting: The Key To Becoming A Lifelong Learner, With Amrit Ahluwalia Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University Episode 115 33:14

4M ago33:14

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When was the last time you learned something new? Today I’m joined today by Amrit Ahluwalia, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University. You’ll learn how support students and advocates for lifelong learning through detailed publications and access to a community of industry professionals. We’ll cover what topics have been the mo…

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279: AI Conference | Exploring the Frontiers of AI for Small Businesses with Dean Hamilton. 27:05

5M ago27:05

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trend nowadays, especially for businesses. It is a great tool that will potentially streamline your business. But, some people negatively use AI and just lurking in the dark, waiting for their next victim. This interesting episode will unveil the limitations of AI in decision-making. But be ready for an unexpected …

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278: AI Conference | Using Murf AI, Gling, and CapCut to Become a Video Editing Pro with Gladys Jimenez 31:41

5M ago31:41

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Here we are again with another episode of our first-ever AI audio conference. Last time, you learned about Momento FM and how it can automatically generate short video content. Now you will discover how you can use AI tools to edit videos in record time! Does the endless cycle of watching, editing, and rewatching your raw video footage sound all to…

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Spring FLEX Day 2024 Opening Session Recap - Catch What You May Have Missed! Episode 193 20:53

5M ago20:53

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Welcome back to the Mt. SAC podcast, today we have a fun recap of the opening session highlights from 2024’s Spring FLEX Day, so you can catch up easily or recap easily and stay in the know. Here is Shiloh Blacksher to kick us off! Run time: 20:52 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE…

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The Intersection of Education and Incarceration: Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline Episode 114 25:02

5M ago25:02

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Could community college be a pattern disruptor for K-12 students primed for the prison pipeline? In this episode, host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, tackle the complex and often overlooked issue of the school-to-prison pipeline. Their co…

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Mt. SAC Vault: Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity With Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud Episode 192 54:25

5M ago54:25

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What do students of color need? The work of addressing inequity consistently, the consistent challenging of ourselves and our colleagues, and the creation of programs, classrooms and environments that foster: belonging, validation, support networks and cultural affirmation. This quote is taken from this year's Fall Flex Day's keynote Dr. Regina Sta…

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277: AI Conference | Using Momento FM to Generate Content and Increase Customer Touch Points with Beate Chelette 32:26

5M ago32:26

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The next session from our AI audio conference is here! It’s all about Momento FM (now known as Momento FM) – a slick video content automation AI tool. And there’s no better person to tell us about it than Beate Chelette, the Growth Architect behind Chelette Enterprises and the wildly popular The Women’s Code. Overcoming a series of natural disaster…

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Revisiting: How To Tackle Workforce Inequity with Kome Ajise Episode 113 23:16

5M ago23:16

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How can we actively work towards equalizing educational opportunities for all students? The goal of Kome Ajise, the Director at the Southern California Association of Governments, is to level the playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the…

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Mt. SAC Vault: Breaking Barriers to Black Student Success Episode 191 37:03

5M ago37:03

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Today we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, originally released on May 18th, 2021. You’ll hear from Lance Heard and some amazing black student’s personal success stories as well as their hurdles along the way that were captured during Black Student Success Week. If there is one takeaway, let it be the question “What can we all do to break…

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What You Need To Know about Workforce Training Episode 112 30:01

6M ago30:01

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How do we help students earn more money and raise their quality of life? To start, it’s about teaching them the skills they need to increase their wages and create generational wealth for them and their families. The key is workforce training. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Les…

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276: AI Conference | Using Esker to Automate Your Order-to-Cash Process with Aurélien Coq 31:59

6M ago31:59

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We’re back with another session from our AI audio conference. It features Esker, a French-based tech company that’s created a revolutionary AI solution that automates key back-office processes. One of those processes that Esker’s AI can automate is Order-to-Cash – the cycle from the moment a customer places an order to delivering the order and prov…

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Technology, Tango, and Teaching With Victor Zamora, Computer Information Systems Professor Episode 190 23:08

6M ago23:08

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Thomas Edison said “The value of an idea lies in the using of it”. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Victor Zamora to explore his journey from a sales merchandiser to an influential educator and innovator in computer information systems at Mt. SAC. Victor shares his philosophy on the importance of human connections in education, the valu…

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275: AI Conference | Using Jasper as a Writing Assistant with Neha Naik 28:59

6M ago28:59

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We’re back with another episode of our first ever AI audio conference. In the last episode, you heard about using Perplexity AI as a research assistant. Now, you will discover another AI tool to take ideas to implementation through writing. You know the importance of promoting your business. In the age where content is king, consistently writing an…

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Unveiling the True Voice of the Future Workforce Episode 111 26:51

6M ago26:51

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How do we start changing the conversation around the future of work so more students can get jobs? To best adjust the current landscape, we need to create more safe spaces that open up the dialogue around what organizations and students need in order to reach their goals. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at …

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274: AI Conference | Using Perplexity as a Research Assistant with Jim Stroud 25:12

6M ago25:12

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Welcome back to our special AI audio conference. In the last episode you heard our opening fireside chat. Hopefully you now know more about AI and the possibilities it offers to boost your productivity, efficiency, and capacity to achieve better results faster. Now it’s time to start exploring specific tools to help you do just that! That brings us…

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Meet Mt. SAC’s New President/CEO Dr. Martha Garcia Episode 189 31:57

6M ago31:57

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Introducing Mt. SAC’s new president and CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia! In this episode our host Tania Anders, speaks with Dr. Martha Garcia to learn a little more about her vision. Dr. Garcia is the 10th President/CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, the first President of color for the College, as well as the second female President. Resources: Learn more abo…

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