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Tales of the 2SLGBT+ is a weekly podcast that sheds light on the remarkable people within our 2SLGBTQ+ family. The guests interviewed come from all walks of life, and they have a story worth listening to. We do not shy away from any topic. The stories from our Rainbow Community at the local, national and international levels should be heard and celebrated! Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+ has been created in original form as a video podcast, and it is provided here for your convenience to listen to in ...
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Reg Prentice on Simplifying Data Management for Design Firms
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Reg Prentice on Simplifying Data Management for Design Firms "The two most valuable things people have a design firm has is its people, number one. Right. That's obviously always going to be the case, but number two is really its history and its institutional knowledge, which primarily exists in the form of the information that's stored." Reg Prent…
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Encore Presentation: Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship
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We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on the Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, Scott Harvey-Lewis, a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, shares his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and the power of resilience. Episode Summary In this episode, Scott delves into his career journey, highlight…
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Encore Presentation: Justin Smith And Zweig Group Are Elevating Project Management Training
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We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on the Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, Justin Smith, a distinguished leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, joins the Zweig Letter Podcast to share his profound expertise on leadership and business development. Episode Summary In this …
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Encore Presentation: Innovating with Transparency – Burke Pemberton on Stok’s ‘Working Out Loud’ Approach
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We're thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on The Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Burke Pemberton, the Chief Financial Officer of Stok, a company dedicated to integrating sustainability into the built environment.In this episode, Burke shares invaluable insights on Stok's innova…
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Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights
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Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights "Being progressive and open-minded in how you define the roles that you need is critical to successful recruiting." Jeremy Clarke About the Guest: Jeremy Clarke: Jeremy Clarke is the Director of Recruiting and Retention at Zweig Group. He boasts a rich background as a combat vete…
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Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons
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Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons "What was the most important opportunity? And we heard two things. We heard learning management...and AI." Christopher Parsons About the Guest: Christopher Parsons is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, a firm based in San Francisco specializing in knowledge man…
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The Adaptable Approach: Insights from a Seasoned Engineering President with Josh Fowler
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Adapting to the Future: Josh Fowler on Leadership, AI, and Engineering Excellence in the Palmetto State "You really need to work on building your network and working your network because you never know what kind of doors are going to be open for you." Josh Fowler About the Show Josh Fowler, President of Davis & Floyd, a multi-disciplinary civil eng…
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Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation
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Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation "The dynamic shift since post-COVID has started an all-out war on talent. Smaller firms like ours... we're getting marginalized trying to acquire that talent and to hold on to it." Scott Erricson About the Show Scott Erricson is a principal and the founding owner of e2 Engin…
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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry
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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry “I’m very excited for the future of where the AEC industry is heading." Luke Carothers About the Show Luke Carothers is the Senior Content Manager for Zweig Group and also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine. Specializing in content rooted in t…
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UES CEO Dave Witsken discusses Growth Strategies and Talent Acquisition in AEC
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About the Show "Having a good strategy enables good organic growth, both revenue and people.” Dave Witsken About the Guest: Dave Witsken is the CEO of UES, a company widely recognized in the architectural, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting spaces for its exceptional growth and industry impact. UES, under Dave's leadership, has not…
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Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers
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Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers "You have to practice designing... You have to know what it feels like to load that information into your brain." - Kyle Cheerangie Summary: In this insightful episode of the Zweig Letter podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with the brilliant Kyle Cheerangie, a department manage…
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Lessons in Entrepreneurship: Navigating Success and Failure with Harry Clark - Elevate AEC 2023
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"You have to be like Superman; you're a risk-taker. But once you've attained success and you have a larger entity, it's important to shift your mindset to that of a risk manager. " Harry Clark Summary: In this special episode of the TZL podcast, we feature an enlightening keynote speech by Harry Clark, delivered at the Zweig Group's 2023 Elevate AE…
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Data-Driven Decision Making in Design: Harnessing the Power of Analytics - Keith Sequeira
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"The ability to access decades worth of industry data in seconds is a game-changer. It's time to leverage this knowledge and stay ahead of the competition." Keith Sequeira, Zweig Group 🎙️ In our latest TZL Podcast episode, we dive into an enlightening chat with Zweig Group's data analytics guru, Keith Sequeira. We unpack how data is revolutionizing…
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Breaking Boundaries: How Collaboration Transcends Competition for Design Professionals - Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest
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"In this day and age, storytelling is a powerful tool for design professionals to amplify their brand and foster collaborative relationships." - Carey Balogh, Brand Groupies In this episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast, Randy Wilburn welcomes Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, founders of Brand Groupies. With backgrounds in fashion PR, they've carved o…
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Elevate AEC Keynote - Empowering AEC Professionals: Trends and Strategies for Success with Chad Clinehens and Bill McConnell
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About the Show: "People want to work for firms that have a great vision and a mission. How are we going to get there? What's your purpose in terms of culture, can you rattle it off?" - Bill McConnell, Vertex In this special episode of the TZL Podcast, recorded live at the 2023 Elevate AEC Conference in Frisco, TX, host R Wilburn brings you an enlig…
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Building an Engaged and Purpose-Driven Design Firm: The Rebranding Journey - Jerrod Hogan
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About the Show: "We recognized that if we were going to take it to the next level, we're going to have to really develop a brand. Your people deserve a brand that's as great as them." - Jerrod Hogan, OWN, Inc. Jerrod Hogan's path to leadership is anything but conventional. He grew up learning the virtues of empathy and service from a devoted Baptis…
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Driving Excellence: The Impact of Recognizing Achievements on Workplace Success with Anna Finley
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"You have to have some level of grace in the ability to deflect certain things that come your way and not necessarily lose your cool if things don't go right.” -Anna Finley Summary: Join host Randy Wilburn for an enlightening conversation with Anna Finley, Director of Operations at Zweig Group. In this episode, Anna unpacks the power of recognizing…
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From Data to Innovation: How AI is Shaping the Design Industry with Kristin Kautz
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AI and how it will impact the Design Industry "Every role and every person in your firm is going to be impacted by AI. It's not just for the marketing or IT department, it's pervasive throughout your organization.” - Kristin Kautz Summary: In this episode of the TZL Podcast, we are joined by guest Kristin Kautz, an AI consultant, to discuss the imp…
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Unlocking HBCU Talent in the Design Industry with Melvalean MacLemore & Zhetique Gunn
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About the Show: "The most diverse companies are the most successful companies, period." - Melvalean MacLemore Summary: In this enlightening episode of the TZL podcast, Melvalean MacLemore and Zhetique Gunn, dedicated committee members of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and key players in the HBCU Professional Development Pro…
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Transforming Times Square: Lessons Learned from the TSX Broadway Project with Bill Mandara, Benjamin Alper, and Joe Levi
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"Communication is everything. It was the lifeblood for the success that we had on this project." - Bill Mandara, Mancini Visualize the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the pulsing core of New York City. Now, imagine elevating an entire structure in the midst of one of the busiest intersections in North America if not the World. This is the scale …
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Preview the Elevate AEC Conference: Inspiring Leadership and Industry-wide Progress With Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens
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Preview the Elevate AEC Conference: Inspiring Leadership and Industry-wide Progress With Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens "There are very few rooms that you can be in where you can connect with that many people and gain that much insight and understanding." - Chad Clinehens Do you want to enhance your professional network and gain valuable industry i…
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Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers with AECOM's Ross Wimer
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Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers with AECOM’s Ross Wimer "We're helping our clients trim their portfolios and make their buildings more efficient." - Ross Wimer Ross Wimer is an accomplished architect and Global Head of Architecture at AECOM, who has dedicated his career to sustainable design. Ross's extensive experience work…
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Transforming the AEC Industry: A Conversation with Robert Yuen of Monograph
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"We always need to be minding the back office as much as we mind our interactions with our clients." - Robert Yuen In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, CEO of Monograph, Robert Yuen, discusses their 2023 Strategic Risk Report for the design industry. As firms face economic uncertainty, Robert offers strategies to tackle the risks associated…
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As a young kid, Chris L'Amarca suffered from a body pain that she thought all kids experienced. It was only later in life that she realized that her body pain is a rare one. This consistent pain has caused this queer teacher to leave the classroom and focus her entire life on her health. We are lucky to have this conversation because earlier this y…
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Unlocking the Power of AEC C-Suite Positions with Chad Clinehens - ElevateAEC
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"Investing in HR, marketing, and other 'overhead' areas drives the greatest growth." Chad Clinehens Have you heard these 3 myths about building a cohesive C-suite team in the AEC industry? If so, you might be missing out on valuable opportunities. But don't worry, Chad Clinehens is here to share the truth and help you create the ultimate leadership…
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Christopher Rice is the recipient of the Lambda Literary Award and is the Amazon charts and New York Times bestselling author of a number of books including A Density of Souls, Bone Music, Blood Echo, and Blood Victory, which is part of the Burning Girl series. He published four bestselling New York Times thrillers by the age of 30, and he was decl…
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The Power of Trust & Knowledge Sharing: A Chat with GMB's David Bolt
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The Power of Trust & Knowledge Sharing: A Chat with GMB's David Bolt "Knowledge is something to be shared." - David Bolt David Bolt traces his extraordinary design career journey back to his passion for both the creative and logical aspects of life. With a strong foundation in architecture, he has remained with one company, GMB, for a remarkable 25…
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Venture Capital Meets Design: Exploring Opportunities with Shadow Ventures and Nick Durham
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Venture Capital Meets Design: Exploring Opportunities with Shadow Ventures and Nick Durham "You want to be a part of building something really important to lots of people." - Nick Durham Get ready to meet Nick Durham, a general partner at Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, technology-driven startups within the buil…
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Creating Psychological Safety w/ Janki DePalma: Stop Apologizing & Start Growing
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Creating Psychological Safety w/ Janki DePalma: Stop Apologizing & Start Growing When Janki DePalma discovered the irony of women apologizing for things they don't need to, she took action to encourage women and help them create a psychologically safe platform for them to be their best selves and foster innovation. "Making mistakes is a key part of…
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Unlocking Modular Construction's Efficiency: An Interview with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular
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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits down with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular. Roger Krulak, considered the “OG” of Modular Building, has been in the construction and development industry for most of his life and was determined to find a solution to the lack of efficiency he experienced. After being charged with building a large pro…
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Unlocking R&D Tax Credits for Engineering and Architectural Firms with Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors
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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mike Woeber, Co-Founder of Corporate Tax Advisors (CTA), to discuss how design firms can learn how to qualify for R&D tax credits and maximize their business growth to unlock potential savings. When Mike Woeber left his career at Ernst & Young, he became a tax partner. In the process, he discovered t…
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Securing Design Data: Edafio's Mark Hodges on Cybersecurity for AEC Firms
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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mark Hodges, Chief Growth Officer of Edafio, to discuss how design firms can better protect their data from cybercriminals. "In this new world order, data is like crude oil. It's got utility even before it's refined. And many people ignore how much their data is worth, so they don't put the protectio…
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James Garrett Jr. AIA and 4RM+ULA Are Not Letting Any Grass Grow Under Their Feet
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In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, host Randy Wilburn interviews James Garrett Jr., an architect from the St. Paul, Minnesota area who has received several design awards in the past few years. We originally had James on the podcast right after the George Floyd incident in the Summer of 2020. "I always sort of on the front end of sort of a…
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Mancini Duffy is a Triumvirate of Excellence In The Design Industry
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Mancini Duffy is a Triumvirate of Excellence In The Design Industry In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with the leadership of NY-based Architectural Design Firm Mancini Duffy. Christian Giordano, President, Bill Mandara, CEO, and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO, offer a great perspective of how successful a design firm can be when th…
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McCarthy's Colleen Martindale and a Series of Happy Accidents
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Colleen Martindale has built a HOME in the Pre-Construction group at McCarthy while creating a path for other women in the construction industry In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Colleen Martindale. She is the Sr. Pre-Construction Director with McCarthy based in Dallas, TX. With more than a decade and a half of experience, …
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Trilon perpsective on Private Equity in the AEC Space
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ElevateAEC 2022: How AEC Firms Can Find A Unique Partner in an Increasingly Crowded Private Equity Landscape In this BONUS episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we hear from Michael “Mick” Renshaw from Trilon Group and Larry Smith, CEO of DRMP. Tune in to hear this and much more on this BONUS episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast. Get your FREE Subscr…
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Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Scott Harvey-Lewis. He’s the owner and president of Building Mavens, a multi-disciplinary engineering boutique equipped with the knowledge gained from decades of industry experience. Scott has more than 17 years of industry experience and has worked on several public and private-sector proj…
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The Key to Every Great Design Firm is A Strategic Plan, A Conversation with Erica Olson from OnStrategy
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On this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Erica Olsen. She’s the COO and co-founder of OnStrategy, where they combine hands-on services with customized software to design great strategies and automate the process for managing execution. Erica has dedicated the last 20 years to growing OnStrategy with one goal in mind—helping organi…
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How Michael Hein and HFW Successfully Built a Professional Services Company through M&A During the Pandemic
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On this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Michael Hein. He’s the CEO of the HFW Companies, where he leads, manages, and is accountable for driving the company’s vision and culture, fostering its big ideas, mapping out the strategic plan, and removing obstacles that threaten to disrupt the company’s success. HFW is an AEC industry p…
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Randal MacDonald and Darcy Kaser - Call the Kettle ... Fabulous
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This episode is all about power couple Randall MacDonald and Darcy Kaser, who have recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. We, of course, touch base on the love story they have written with each other, including their courtship of each other. If you are from Edmonton or Vancouver, you may know Darcy and Randall from the very successful "Call th…
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Kathryn Schulz is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. She won a National Magazine Award and a Pulitzer Prize in 2015 for “The Really Big One,” an article about seismic risk in the Pacific Northwest. Her new memoir, Lost & Found grew out of “Losing Streak,” which was originally published…
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Chad Clinehens and Zweig Group are Elevating the AEC Industry one award at a time
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I love watching award shows, especially the Oscars – Will Smith’s antics aside. There is something about witnessing a group of peer individuals celebrating the past year’s achievements. I remember hearing Mark Zweig tell design firm leaders back in the day that they don’t celebrate their wins enough nor create ample opportunity for most of the peop…
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2022 has been a year of big change for Devin Grayson. Recently married, they have begun the process to be their authentic self. Devin is transgender and it is important for them that other individuals who identify as transgender will have access to resources that leads to success in the workforce. This desire has brought forth, even more, change as…
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Corine Demas joins 'Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+' In this interview, Corine talks about her upcoming Fringe festival play titled, "The Bender." A play that weaves personal poetry throughout as the main character moves beyond the "fuckboys" in their past. Specifically, it is about a complicated relationship between Deloris, a 40-something queer woman, and …
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Dr. Lulu is a Life Coach in San Antonio, Texas. Her mission is to help parents accept their LGBTQ+ kids without shame or blame. Dr. Lulu came onto my radar about a year ago via Facebook. Colour me intrigued by this woman creating a safe space for parents of LGBTQIA youths. In doing some exploration into this woman, I discovered so much more than my…
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John Wheaton Is Creating Structure Wherever He Goes
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In this episode, John Wheaton, CEO of Wheaton Sprague Building Envelope in Stow, OH, shares his origin story and how we came to embrace engineering as a vocation. John is a man after our hearts because he also has a podcast. He has run the Creating Structure podcast for a couple of years now. Our own Mark Zweig, Chairman of Zweig Group, has been a …
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Vince Spinnato - Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Fragrance
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Vince Spinnato, Cosmetic Chemist and 'Certified Nose', is back for a return engagement on the 'Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+' podcast. This time to discuss how we was chosen by Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli and The Judy Garland Heirs Trust to develop a fine fragrance in honor of the late legendary actress, recording artist, and entertainer Judy Garland. The un…
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Martin Boyce is a Stonewall Riot (Uprising) activist, sharing the story of one of the most pivotal queer/trans action in history. Martin was 19 years old at Stonewall and was part of the uprising. The Stonewall Riots (also known as the Stonewall Uprising or the Stonewall Rebellion) were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay c…
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Justin Smith And Zweig Group Are Elevating Project Management Training For Design Professionals
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In this episode, Justin Smith, Principal with Start 2 Rise in Tampa, FL, sits down with us to discuss how he and his colleagues help AEC Design Firm leaders “build stronger Project Management playbooks to focus on growing their people and their business.” Justin has teamed up with Zweig Group to offer a groundbreaking Project Management training pr…
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Martha Gumprich and Haley Dunwoodie - The Research into LGBTQ2S+ Spaces
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Haley Dunwoodie is a special education teacher. She works with teenagers with autism and has a degree in sociology education and a master's in leadership. She is currently doing diversity research and focusing on the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth and what they need for educational leaders to feel safe. In her current research, she is taking an a…
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