Best ELB Podcasts (2024)

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#ELB Podcast with Dr. Betsy Johnson Conaty 49:10

13h ago49:10

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Meet Dr. Betsy Johnson Conaty. Betsy is a retired Professor of Sports Management, Physical Education & Fitness. She is a 3-time national champion and All-American for UNC women's soccer, playing from 82-85. She is extremely active and stays engaged in the game of soccer. Betsy is from Eldred, NY, is a mom and wife, and earned his doctorate studying…

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Ep 298. Roula Said: Grief For Palestine, Guidance of the Universe, Ways to Experience Joy During Dark Times 1:19:13

3h ago1:19:13

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Roula Said is a multifaceted artist of Palestinian heritage based in Toronto, Canada. She is a singer, dancer, musician, actor, and poet, renowned for her distinctive contributions to the world and fusion music scenes. As an Arabic musician, Roula sings and plays the qanun. One of her notable projects is "Om Laila: Bellydance for Body and Soul," a …

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#ELB podcast with Dr. Norval Connell 49:21

4h ago49:21

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Meet Norval Connell, an instructional STEM leader from Middle Schools (NY) with 9 years of experience. Dr. Connell is a vibrant school leader who carries the banner in many ways for Middletown Schools in NY. He worked on Wall Street and in finance before switching to education. Norvall is looking to serve and bring STEM to the underserved. Join us …

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#ELB Podcast with Nick Emanuele, Warwick Valley AP 35:21

11d ago35:21

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Meet Nick Emanuele. Nick just completed his 1st year as an administrator at Warwick Valley HS as Associate Principal. Nick is an energetic leader who is growing, leading, and learning. I met him when he was earning his administrative degree at LIU Hudson. He is a graduate of ESU. I look forward to our conversation together LIVE on the #ELB Podcast …

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Ep 297. Brenda: Finding Balance Between Dance And Life 1:03:23

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Brenda, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, discovered her passion for dance at age 3, mastering Italian and Argentinian folklore, Salsa, Tango, Jazz, and later Raks Sharki. At 17, she starred at the prestigious "Al Shark" restaurant in Argentina for five years. After earning her Oriental Dance Professor Certification from Amir Thaleb’s School, Brenda…

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#ELB Podcast w/ Rich Barton, Carol Dozibrin, and Mile Ellson 1:02:44

20d ago1:02:44

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3 authors, 3 leaders, 1 awesome book. Meet Rich Barton, Carol Dozibrin, and Mike Ellson--all Certified Master Athletic Administrators and co-authors of Leadership with Legacy--a collaborative project filled with stories, lessons, and experiences written by Rich, Carol, and Mike as well as with contributions from coaches and athletic directors from …

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Ep 296. How Learning Other Dance Styles Can Improve Your Belly Dance 19:57

24d ago19:57

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Sometimes it is beneficial to step aside, and dive into a different dance genre. Let’s discuss how exploring variety of dance forms can enrich and improve your belly dance. Show Notes to this episode: Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Join the Iana Dance Club to have access to the Apsara Dream intensive mentioned in the episode. Details a…

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#ELB Podcast with Dr. Jim Van Allan 44:45

23d ago44:45

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Want some positive energy? Join me LIVE on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at 4:15 EST as I talk with Dr. Jim Van Allan, President of The Energy Bus for Schools. He is a professor of communications & public speaking and is in schools throughout the year spreading positivity and culture building. He has worked closely with Jon Gordon for 18+ years. As a …

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ELB Podcast 5:8: Renee DiResta: Invisible Rulers and the 2024 Elections 37:52

25d ago37:52

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What’s the difference between how Americans communicated about politics and policies 20 or 30 years ago and how we do it today?What are the most effective ways to combat disinformation in elections and otherwise?Are the platforms and the rest of us ready for election-related threats in 2024?On the season finale of Season 5 of the ELB Podcast, we sp…

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Ep 295. André Elbing: Doing Belly Dance Photography Since 1989 52:44

25d ago52:44

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André Elbing, a renowned belly dance photographer from Germany, developed an interest in oriental dance in 1989 when he began organizing and producing shows with his long-time friend, Shahrazad. As he started photographing these events, his passion evolved into a thriving business with an impressive collection of approximately 4.5 million photos to…

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Ep 294. Pierre Khoury: Combining Two Careers: Dance & Psychology 1:06:46

1M ago1:06:46

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Pierre Khoury, a Syrian-Canadian male belly dancer from Montreal, is renowned for his expertise in Syrian/Lebanese Dabke, Raqs Sharqi, and Whirling. His talents have graced prestigious stages, including the Theatrical Bellydance Conference of New York and the International Bellydance Conference of Canada in Toronto. He recently was a guest master i…

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#ELB Podcast with Paul Babcock: Teacher, Coach, & Author 39:56

1M ago39:56

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I am loving listening on Audible to "The Team" by teacher & coach Paul Babcock. What story of Paul growing up on a farm in Illinois and going to play college baseball. Paul has been a teacher and coach for 29 years and is now an author. He also has done over 1,000,000 push-ups in his life! Excited to talk with Paul LIVE on the podcast on Thursday, …

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Ep 293. Nath Keo: Bringing His Cambodian Heritage Into Belly Dance 1:27:59

1M ago1:27:59

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Nath Keo is the artistic director and choreographer of the Sacred Centre Dance Company based in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Nath is a belly dancer who has performed in over 51 cities with more than 1,000 performances during his career. Along with releasing a few music albums, a book and instructional dance DVDs, his resume includes serving as a feature…

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#ELB Podcast with Danielle Livengood 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Meet Danielle Livengood-the Sr. Executive Director of High Schools & Secondary Curriculum of Marion County Public Schools in Florida. Danielle has led there for more than 20 years serving in a variety of roles. Danielle is a twin, was a foster child, and has over-come many obstacles in her life to become the educator she is today. We will discuss h…

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Ep 292. Fusion Between Different Styles 51:54

2M ago51:54

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This is a best of episode! You will hear a collection of tips and practices from the belly dance stars regarding their experience of creating fusion between belly dance and other dance genres. You will hear from Meher Malik, Anjelica Scannura, Soraia Zaied and Diana Gnatchenko. Check these full interviews with the podcast guests: Ep 27. Meher Malik…

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#ELB Podcast with Kerri Bullock (NY) 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Meet Kerri Bullock. Kerri is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services at BT BOCES in Binghamton, NY. She has grown her team and her leadership over 18 years of education service. She is a mother of two young children, physically active running triathlons, and prepping for the annual leadership academy this July supporting lea…

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Ep 291. Heather (Henna) Louise: Focus On The Experience You Wanna Have 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

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Heather (Henna) Louise is a performer, teacher, and life long student of Middle Eastern music and dance based in Portland, Oregon. After studying belly dance for five years, life took Heather to Asia where she began her performing career in the restaurant gig scene of Tokyo, Japan. Along with her dance partners, she worked with the live band Allade…

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#ELB Podcast with Dr. David Franklin 47:03

2M ago47:03

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Meet Dr. David Franklin. A lifelong Principal, David has been running The Principal's Desk since 2017. David is an author, keynote speaker, adjunct professor, and more. We will talk about Education Leadership, surviving as a Principal, writing, podcasting, and more. I am looking forward to learning and growing with Dr. Franklin. David's newest book…

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Ep 290. Typical Archetypes in Baladi Dance 20:38

2M ago20:38

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In order to find emotional connection with Baladi, you need to understand its cultural environment, and typical archetypes that are often associated with Baladi women. Let’s dive into this topic in this solo episode with Iana! Show Notes to this episode: Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Join the Iana Dance Club to have access to the Bala…

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#ELB Podcast: Teacher Appreciation Week 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Hi friends. It is teacher appreciation week. a big shout and THANK YOU TO ALL TEACHERS OUT THERE! On this episode of the podcast, I will dive into 3 great stories from HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students, and Staff regarding teachers and the amazing impact they can have on schools, kids, and the community. I'll also explain the acronym S.E.…

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#ELB Podcast w/ Dr. Dan Myers 53:42

2M ago53:42

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It is not every day you get to interview a University President! Meet Dr. Dan Myers, the 15th President of Misericordia University in Dallas, PA. Dr. Myers has led previously at American, Marquette, and Notre Dame Universities and joined Misericordia in 2021. He is a published author and is an expert in the study of collective behavior and social m…

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ELB 5:7: Rick Pildes: The Two Ricks Discuss the Trump Immunity and Hush Money Cases 43:29

2M ago43:29

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How should we understand the Supreme Court’s questions in the Trump immunity case?Will the Court let Donald Trump go to trial for 2020 election interference based just on his acts as a candidate and not as President?Are the legal theories advanced in Donald Trump’s hush money case in New York legally sound?On Season 5, Episode 7 of the ELB Podcast,…

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Ep 289. Randa Kamel: Finding Happiness & Freedom on Stage 55:45

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Randa Kamel is one of the most famous Egyptian dancers with her own unique style full of energy, as well as a teacher who has shared her knowledge with thousand of students all around the world. At the age of 15, she began studying folklore with the famous Reda group. After 7 years Randa transitioned into her solo career as a professional oriental …

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#ELB Podcast with teacher & Coach Tom Walls 48:08

3M ago48:08

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Meet Tom Walls: Teacher, Coach, Blogger, Speaker. Tom has been a lifelong Teacher & Coach now working in Winnipeg, Canada. Tom has a deep passion for football and the spirit and psychology of football. He believes in small actions creating big impacts in school, on the team, an din the classroom. Join us LIVE at 7 pm EST on Thursday, April 25th, 20…

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Ep 288. Sylvia Yssei: Kundalini Energy & Dance 55:58

3M ago55:58

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Sylvia Yssei began her dance training in 2000 with Jazz, and throughout the years she included Flamenco, Spanish, Classical and Contemporary dances in her training. Later she discovered bellydance, and eventually Tribal Fusion dance and Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance). Both became a powerful means of expression for her in a complementary, but at the sa…

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#ELB Podcast with Doug Elwell 57:17

3M ago57:17

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Hi friends, Meet Doug Elwell, my pisane from Staten Island. Doug is a Math teacher, Basketball Coach and trainer, former D1 captain and player himself, and one looking to make a positive difference in the world. Doug brings positivity to his students and his players on and off the court. I look forward to the conversation this Saturday morning, Apr…

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Ep 287. Izel Kirana: Exploring Tribal Fusion & Indian Kalbelia Dance 50:01

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Izel Kirana started her dance journey almost 15 years ago. Originally from Barcelona, she fell in love with belly dance, tribal fusion style, and eventually Indian culture and art. 5 years ago she embarked on multiple journeys to India in search of its classical dances and folklore, training in Rajasthani folklore dance, Kalbelia dance, Kathak danc…

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#ELB Podcast w/ WRVHS Principal (VT) Jeff Thomas 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Meet Jeff Thomas, 2nd-year Principal at WRVHS. Jeff is a bundle of positive energy who I was fortunate to meet at the Vermont Principals Conference in the summer of '23. Jeff is a former mechanical engineer, turned PE teacher turned Principal. I am excited to talk with him about his journey including the 8 before 8 concept. Join us LIVE on April 10…

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Ep 286. Amanda Rose: Therapeutic Effect of Belly Dance 1:19:19

3M ago1:19:19

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Amanda Rose is an internationally acclaimed instructor and performer based in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to over a decade of teaching experience, and almost 2 decades of experience with Raqs Sharqi, she also has a master's degree in Dance Movement Therapy from La Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Alongside her background in sociology and langua…

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S06 E05 Samantha Stephens - Science and Conservation Photographer 40:57

3M ago40:57

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This week we sit down with Samantha Stephens an award-winning science and conservation photographer and National Geographic Explorer. She uses her photography skills and compelling storytelling to communicate scientific research to highlight the work of conservationists in Canada. To see her work be sure to follow her at! https://www.instagram.com/…

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Ep 285. Raphael Cormack: Book Discussion of Midnight in Cairo: The Female Stars of Egypt’s Roaring ’20s 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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Raphael Cormack has a PhD in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies with a focus on Egyptian theatre from the University of Edinburgh. He is currently Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies at Durham University. An award-winning editor and translator, Cormack is the editor of The Book of Cairo and the co-editor of The Book of Khartoum. His writing on Ar…

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Ep 284. Colleena Shakti: Exploring Femininity Through Belly Dance & Indian Odissi Style 1:09:15

4M ago1:09:15

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Colleena Shakti is an artist of great subtlety and depth. Trained extensively in Odissi classical dance under Smt. Sujata Mohapatra and well-versed in many styles of dance from India and beyond, Colleena lives an artistic path steeped in rich tradition. Yoga, aesthetics and related philosophies are an integral part of her holistic vision of art ins…

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S06 E04 - Peter Simons - Chief Park Naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park 44:58

4M ago44:58

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On this episode we chat with Peter Simons. Peter works for Ontario Parks as the Chief Park Naturalist out of the Algonquin Provincial Park Nature Center! Peter talks about his experiences working in a popular provincial park as well as shares tips and tricks to land an environmental career. Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us…

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#ELB Podcast w/ Assistant Principal Christine Miraglia 44:38

4M ago44:38

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Meet Christine Miraglia. Christine is in her 1st year as an Assistant Principal in her hometown of Monticello, NY. She is incredibly talented, extremely helpful, and super smart. A former teacher at Middletown schools (NY), Christine has grown her leadership and is doing great work in her school and community. Join me for this podcast, LIVE, on Thu…

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Ep 283. Julia Farid: Pregnancy, Motherhood, & Dance Career 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

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Julia Farid, a professional oriental dance artist, instructor, and choreographer originally from Ukraine, is renowned for her elegant and feminine dance style. Her contributions extend beyond the stage, as she has organized prestigious events like the Isadora Cup Festival, "Dream & Dance" Intensive Course, and founded Tips4hips online platform. Wit…

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#ELB Podcast with WY 2023 Principal of the Yr Ben Carr 40:32

4M ago40:32

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Meet the 2023 Wyoming Secondary Principal of the Year, Ben Carr. Ben is a lifelong educator who has been the HS Principal at Mountain View HS in Wyoming for 15 years. We'll talk leadership, longevity, fitness, turning 50, and of course, fly-fishing on the podcast. Join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast with Ben, Tuesday, March 12th, at 4:20 EST. Keep sur…

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Ep 282. Boženka: Working With Shakira, Performing For Sean Connery & Competing As a Bellydance Superstar 1:16:47

4M ago1:16:47

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Bellydance Superstar Boženka is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed dancer performing and teaching worldwide. Boženka hosts The Mediterranean Dance Lab, a dance intensive and cultural retreat on the island of Crete, Greece, where she currently resides. She has recorded several best-selling instructional and performance DVDs and has toured e…

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#ELB Education Leadership & Beyond w/Dr. JR Mitchell, Assist. Sup for Business 57:38

4M ago57:38

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Join me in meeting Dr. Jack Mitchell, Assistant Sup. for Business, Valley Stream UFSD 24. Dr. Mitchell is fresh off a Memory Mission Trip to Guatemala with LifeTouch. JR is a former math teacher, private banker, and the ASB for 9 years in Valley Stream 24, NY. We'll talk about relationships, fitness, wins, and losses, leadership, and learning. Join…

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Ep 281. Dipika Vijay: Comparing Dance With Design And Geometry 1:13:24

4M ago1:13:24

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Dipika Vijay is an academically trained designer, and a belly dance artist by passion. Her belly dance company is called Badass Belly Dance and her fitness classes fly under the name Firefly Aerial Fitness. She lives in Mumbai but grew up in multiple cities in India and as a result picked up folk dance forms like Bhangra, Garba, Bollywood apart fro…

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#ELB Podcast with Crabbe Elem (KY) Principal Uriah Tolbert 44:38

5M ago44:38

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Join me LIVE on Tuesday, Feb 27th, 2024 @ 7:30pm EST for my leadership conversation & #ELB podcast with Crabbe Elem Principal, Dr. Uriah Tolbert. I met Uriah at the KASA (Kentucky Admin Association) Conference last yr. He believes in fostering wonderful relationships with staff & students and has made a wonderful impact on his school community. I l…

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Ep 280. What Does The Term “Baladi” Mean? 15:56

5M ago15:56

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As belly dancers we often use the term “Baladi” in reference to a particular dance style. Also, we sometimes call Masmudi Saghir rhythm as Baladi rhythm, which is common a mistake. But in Egyptian culture the word “Baladi” isn’t the name of a dance. So what is it? Discover in this episode! Show Notes to this episode: Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, a…

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ELB Podcast 5:6: Rick Hasen and Erwin Chemerinsky: A Real Right to Vote 1:13:57

5M ago1:13:57

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Why doesn’t the U.S. Constitution contain an affirmative right to vote?Can constitutional reform promote political equality, defuse the voting wars, and thwart election subversion?How can we get a constitutional right to vote, if we can’t even get normal voting rights legislation passed in Congress?On Season 5, Episode 6 of the ELB Podcast, I am in…

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S06 E03 Zachary Sherker 44:42

5M ago44:42

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Today we are hanging out with Zachary Sherker! Zach is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia in the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab. He is investigating how small scale barriers affect salmon migration in BC. To know more about the UBC Pacific Salmon Ecology & Conservation Lab their work, and available opportunities chec…

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Ep 279. Hend Elbalouty: Book Discussion: Mahraganat in Egypt. Between Acceptance & Rejection 1:23:41

5M ago1:23:41

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Hend Elbalouty is a choreographer, performer and author. She holds a MA in Performing Arts from Kunsthochschule für Medien, a BA in Production Design from the Institute of Cinema Studies in Egypt and a 3-year degree in Contemporary Dance from Cairo Contemporary Dance Center. She works across mediums combining and mixing them in accordance to the pr…

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#ELB Podcast with NYC DOE teacher & Stand-Up Comedian Gaspare Randazzo 41:11

5M ago41:11

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Meet my pisane from NYC: Brooklyn to Staten Island, NYCDOE HS teacher & stand-up comic Gaspare Randazzo. Gaspare is on fire these days, putting out tons of incredibly funny content, selling out shows across the US and just starred in the Netflix special The Trust. Leader, laughing, teaching and more. Join us LIVE on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at…

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Ep 278. How to Analyze & Improve Your Dance Mistakes 49:49

5M ago49:49

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In today's episode, we're diving into a fascinating topic – using dance videos not just for social media posts, but as a powerful training tool. We'll explore why simply repeating choreography isn't enough and how to pinpoint and fix specific mistakes or weak spots in your dance. Plus, we'll chat about the importance of practicing without a mirror …

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#ELB Podcast w Dr. Andy Jacks 45:20

5M ago45:20

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#ELB Podcast w/ Dr. Andy Jacks: Leader, Author, Speaker & moreMeet Dr. Andy Jacks. Andy and I met in Casper, Wyoming in 2023 speaking at the Wyoming Principals conference. It was great to connect and I super excited to have him on the podcast Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at 7:30 pm EST Join us LIVE on my socials and participate in the show.Andy is …

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S06 E02 - Samreen Munim - Field Biologist - Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program 45:56

6M ago45:56

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Today we are joined by Samreen Munim a field biologist with the Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program (OFBAR) at Birds Canada. The program is focused on the promotion of land stewardship, beneficial forest management practice and the research of at-risk species in Ontario. To learn more about the program and opportunities to get involved check out t…

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Ep 277. Sonya of Cairo: Performance Stories From Cairo 1:07:41

6M ago1:07:41

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Sonya of Cairo is a professional dancer and choreographer. She has been immersed in oriental dance since childhood. Her mother, Marianne DS, founded The Sun Dance School 17 years ago in Paris, the largest association in the city. Sonya began her training with Marianne DS and has studied with some of the best Egyptian professionals. She stands out f…

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S06 E01 - Moon Pruvost - Program Director - Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning 39:13

6M ago39:13

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Today we sit down with Moon Pruvost the Program Director at Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning. Moon chats with us about moving to Canada and starting her career in conservation and outdoor education. Tune in this week as we learn about programs at the HMC, grizzly bear conservation, and coexisting with wildlife. To learn more about the HMC,…

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