Spotlight on Leadership is a podcast hosted by Romi Sumaria (CEO & Founder of The Oblique Life) and David Everhart (CEO and Founder of Ionis International) and was created to explore the big questions of future and global leadership through the experience and journeys of successful and inspiring leaders from across the globe that they have had the pleasure of engaging and working with.
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A Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and paleontology. Paleo Nerds follows Alaskan artist, Ray Troll, and his friend ventriloquist David Strassman, as they host exciting interviews with paleontologists, scientists and fellow paleo nerds from around the world. They take what would’ve been a boring science class and turn it into an exciting and extremely informative party.
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Talking Cities is the place where we investigate cutting-edge innovations for cities in America and beyond, featuring people working to create vibrant, healthier, more sustainable communities. Hosted by Matt Enstice, president & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, a not-for-profit furthering economic growth, igniting urban revitalization, and building a strong, thriving community.
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Ep #75 The Fighting Finbacks of Seymour Texas with Chris Flis
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Ray travels to the Permian and trolls the halls of the Texas Whiteside Museum of Natural History with museum director Chris Flis.By paleonerds
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Ep #74 Resurrecting Dinosaurs One Chip at Time with MOR's Cassi Knight
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Dave expands his paleo knowledge with a visit to the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, during their exciting Dino's and MOR conference, however, Dave finds a professional Paleo Nerd, Cassi Knight, who's gem of a job is rarely publicized in the museum world.By paleonerds
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Ep #73 Talking Headgear and Spike Tooths with Ed "Dr. Pronghorn" Davis
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Ray and Dave learn about the amazing antlers and strange headgear of early hoofed mammals including today's Pronghorn Antelope along with more about the giant Spike Toothed Salmon.By paleonerds
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Season 3|Ep 4:Raquel Calhoun, CEO, and owner of Calhouncustomcreations LLC Bakery and Event Boutique
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Welcome to this week's episode of Talking Cities! Join us as Juweria Dahir, the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BNMC, engages in a captivating conversation with Raquel Calhoun, the CEO and owner of Calhouncustomcreations LLC Bakery and Event Boutique. Raquel Calhoun leads a registered NYS Home Based Bakery in Western New York, specia…
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Ep #72 The Incredible Cretaceous Ceratopsians of Laramidia with Scott Sampson
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Ray and Dave double down with celebrated paleontologist, science communicator, and author, Scott Sampson. He’s the Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California and is widely known as "Dr. Scott the paleontologist" on the PBS television series, Dinosaur TrainBy paleonerds
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Season 3|Ep 3: Shantelle Patton, owner and operator of That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory
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Join us on this week's episode as Juweria Dahir, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BNMC, sits down with Shantelle Patton, the visionary behind That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory in Buffalo, NY. Shantelle Patton is a true champion for minority-owned businesses, exemplifying dedication and passion in her mission to uplift margina…
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Season 3|Ep 2: Mariam Sadawi Founder of founder of Hint Juice & Smoothie Bar
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Welcome to this week's episode of Talking Cities, where innovation and entrepreneurship take center stage! Join our host, Juweria Dahir, the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BNMC, engages in a captivating conversation with Mariam Sadawi, the dynamic founder of Hint Juice & Smoothie Bar. In this inspiring episode, we delve into Mariam'…
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Ep #71 From Fins to Fingers and the Triumph of Our Fishapod Ancestors with Ted Daeschler
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Ray and Dave discuss the evolution of tetrapods and finding their 'fishapod' ancestor's fossils in the high Arctic and Antarctica with paleontologist Ted Daeschler.By paleonerds
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Season 3|Ep 1: Jillian Hanesworth Founder of Literary Freedom LLC Former Poet Laureate of Buffalo NY
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On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Juweria Dahir sits with Jillian Hanesworth Founder of Literary Freedom LLC and Former Poet Laureate of Buffalo NY Jillian Hanesworth, founder of Literary Freedom LLC, is making waves in the literary world for her Emmy-nominated collaboration with the Buffalo Bills on the “Ch…
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Episode #70 45 Million Years of Camel-Sheep-Pigs with Meaghan Wetherell
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Ray and Dave have a fun and very lively interview with Paleontologist and Science Writer, Meaghan Wetherell, an expert on the camel/sheep/pig like Oreodonts and more recently new discoveries from the Holocene/Pleistocene Epochs.By paleonerds
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Episode #69 Murderous Monster Mosasaurs ’n More with Mike Everhart
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Ray and Dave talk to Mosasaur expert and "Oceans of Kansas" author Mike Everhart about the marine reptiles that once swam in the ancient ocean where Kansas is today.By PaleoNerds
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The Paleo Nerd podcasts hosts, Ray Troll and Dave Strassman, have an engaging and fun conversation about life, paleontology, and the argument that we are truly fishes, physically and metaphorically.By paleonerds
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Season 2|Ep 12: Trina Burruss the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County President and CEO
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On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with Trina Burruss the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County President and CEO. Trina Burruss brings to the role a wealth of experience in the financial services industry, along with over 30 years of serving in community and volunteer leadership roles. D…
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Episode #67 Dinosaurs Outnumber Us with Steve Brusatte
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Ray and Dave have the most exciting discussion and eye-opening interview with the New York Times bestselling author and prolific paleontologist, Steve Brusatte.By paleonerds
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Episode #66 The 32 Mysterious Symbols of Ice Age Art with Genevieve von Petzinger
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Ray and Dave interview Genevieve von Petzinger, a paleo-anthropologist, speaker, author, and explorer who's been striving to unlock the mysteries of the world's oldest symbols.By paleonerds
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Season 2|Ep 11: David Rust Chief Executive Office and founding Executive Director of Say Yes Buffalo .
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On this week's episode the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with David Rust Chief Executive Officer and founding Executive Director of Say Yes Buffalo. Since accepting the post almost eight years ago, he has steadily built a coalition of staff and partners focused on fulfilling one of the most significant comm…
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Season 2|Ep 10: Tayrin Tapia, Visionary and Chief Empowerment Officer of Latinas Evolving.
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On this week's episode the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with Tayrin Tapia, Visionary and Chief Empowerment Officer of Latinas Evolving. Tayrin Tapia is a well-respected business consultant and an advocate for Latinas' empowerment and progression. Through her work, she strives to make a significant and posi…
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Season 2|Ep 9:Dr. Stephen J. Turkovich, President and Chief Medical Officer, Oishei Children's Hospital
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On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with Dr. Stephen J. Turkovich, President and Chief Medical Officer, Oishei Children's Hospital and Maternal & Child Health. Stephen J. Turkovich, MD, was named president of Oishei Children’s Hospital in November 2022. He maintains his title as chief me…
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Season 2|Ep 8: Talia Rodriguez Associate Director of the West Side Promise Neighborhood And Rachael Ireland Social Impact & Community Engagement Specialist.
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On this week's episodes the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with Talia Rodriguez Associate Director of the West Side Promise Neighborhood, and Rachael Ireland Social Impact & Community Engagement Specialist. As anchors in the fight against hunger Talia and Rachael sat with Kryia and discussed their roles at t…
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Episode #65 Shaping Humanity and the Paleo Art of John Gurche
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Ray and Dave talk to John Gurche, one of the world’s leading paleoartists, especially of early hominins. John is a world-class sculptor, painter, draughtsman extraordinairre, and author. He's an artist/scientist who doesn't blur the line between science and art.By paleonerds
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Season 2|Ep 7: Zeneta Everhart Director of Diversity & Inclusion for New York State Senator Tim Kennedy of the 63rd District.
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On this week's episode, the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives Kyria Stephens sits with Zeneta Everhart Director of Diversity & Inclusion for New York State Senator Tim Kennedy of the 63rd District. Zeneta B. Everhart is a Buffalo native, born and raised on the East Side. She holds an Associate’s Degree from Villa Maria College and …
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Season 2|Ep 6: Hon. April N.M. Baskin, Chair Erie County Legislator District 2
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On this week's episodes the BNMC Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Kyria Stephens sits with Hon. April N.M. Baskin, Chair Erie County Legislator District 2. As a Buffalo native April N. McCants-Baskin is a devoted community advocate for equity and social justice. In 2017 April was elected to represent District 2 of the Erie County Legi…
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Season 2|Ep 5: Julie Blackman, Owner and operator of Farmers & Artisans.
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On this week's episodes, the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Julie Blackman, owner and operator of Farmers & Artisans. Julie is the sixth generation working at her family’s business, Blackman Homestead Farm. Their farm was established in 1852 and continues to be owned and operated by her parents. Julie went back to the …
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Episode #64 Australian Megafauna Fossils and Outback Geology Down Under with Dr. Adam Yates
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Dave is Down Under in Alice Springs, the red centre of Australia where he interviews Dr. Adam Yates to discuss the Geology of the Outback and the amazing Australian Megafauna! Dr. Yates is the senior curator of Earth Sciences at the Museum of Central Australia in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia.…
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Episode #63 Cool Crap that Died with JP Cavigelli & Russell Hawley
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Ray and Dave have a fun foursome conversation with the Casper Wyoming's Tate Geological Museum's master paleontologists, JP Cavigelli and Illustrator Russell J. HawleyBy paleonerds
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Season 2|Ep 4: Juweria Dahir, BNMC’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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On this week’s episode we sit down with Juweria Dahir, The BNMC’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Juweria is a dynamic leader in the world of innovation, entrepreneurship. She is also an adjunct professor of Business and Entrepreneurship at Daemen University, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of leaders. Listen in…
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Season 2|Ep 3: Gizelle Hinson Principal Consultant of the Mindful Institute and Co-Owner of the Rooted Lounge
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On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Gizelle Hinson Gizelle Hinson is the Principal Consultant of the Mindful Institute and Co-Owner of the Rooted Lounge in Buffalo, NY. And a longtime partner with the BNMC Health and Well-being department. The ladies dive right in to the conversation on why Gizelle…
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Season 2|Ep 2: Meet Allison DeHonney CEO at Urban Fruits & Veggies LLC
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On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Allison DeHonney, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Fruits and Veggies/Buffalo Go Green. Allison has 20 years of professional service in key areas of Executive leadership, Project Management and Business Development. Allison has spearheaded four business e…
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Episode #62 The T-Rexpert Expert of the Tyrant King Dinosaur with Tom Holtz
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Ray and Dave chomp down on all things T-Rex, the King of dinosaurs with the king of paleontologists who studies them, the prolific and extremely interesting Thomas R. Holtz Jr.!By paleonerds
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Ep # 61 Bringing The Prehistoric Back to Life with Master Muralist Jay Matternes
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Dave and Ray talk to one of Ray's art heroes, the master muralist and anatomist Jay Matternes, the artist responsible for many of the iconic artworks seen in the Time-Life Books and National Geographic Magazine. He painted six HUGE murals over the course of 15 years that adorned the walls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.…
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Episode #60 Sonic Signals Bouncing Off the Biggest Migration on Earth with Kelly Benoit-Bird
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Dave and Ray dive deep with Kelly Benoit-Bird to discuss the denizens of the not so deep, the Mesopelagics; the largest migration of vertebrates on planet Earth.By paleonerds
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Episode #59 Jasmina Wiemann: Better Paleo Through Modern Chemistry
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Dave and Ray's minds are blown by talking to molecular Paleobiologist, Jasmina Wiemann, who can now "see" into fossils more organic detail then ever before imagined.By paleonerds
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Season 2|Episode 1: Food As Medicine With the BNMC's Health and Well-Being Team
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Welcome back to the BNMC Podcast Talking Cities with Matt Enstice and Friends! We are happy to be getting back to providing you with cultivating conversations as we discuss healthier, more sustainable communities and exploring the beauty and creativity in it all. As you can see we’ve added friends to the podcast so Matt Enstice will not be your onl…
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Episode #58 Hell Creek, Hell Yeah! Dave Digs Dinosaurs in Montana
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Dave interviews field and lab manager from the Museum of the Rockies, paleontologist, Lee Hall. Dave and his son, Carson, spent an amazing 6 days in the Hell Creek formation digging up tons of dirt with a cadre of the most hard working volunteers and students of all things paleo.By paleonerds
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