Best Jameson Foster Podcasts (2024)

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#34 - Espen Winther (Eldrim) 1:48:32

2h ago1:48:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this very special Nordic Sound Channel interview, I sit down with Espen Winther of Eldrim for an exclusive early look at the new record "Daudrastev" as we preview and discuss each track before the album releases. Espen has long been a vocal supporter of the channel, and it's truly been an honor to do this special collabor…

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Reimagining Education: Why Gold Stars Shouldn't Define Your Worth with Pedro Silva II 28:08

4h ago28:08

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About the Guest: Pedro Silva II is an insightful thought leader committed to fostering compassion and understanding in diverse communities. He is known for his work in the areas of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Silva is also a podcaster, an author, and someone who deeply values authentic relationships and big love. He has a uni…

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[Album Review] Nordein, "Reisa" 7:27

3h ago7:27

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Send us a Text Message. In Nordein's newest offering, "Reisa", we're given a three-course meal teasing some new and old ideas to expect from the project in the future, taking us from the world of early 2000s "celtic" folk world of into a more contemporary dark folk sound by the EP's end. A short review for a short EP - let's talk about it! "Nordein…

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Album Review: Floating Sofa Quartet, "Kystnaert" 8:55

1h ago8:55

8:55

Send us a Text Message. One of my favorite groups in the Nordic folk scene today is finally back, joined by the wonderful Norwegian hardanger fiddler Gura Kvifte Neisheim for the new maritime record "Kystnaert" This has been my most anticipated album of the summer, and for good reason. I fell deeply in love with this group back in 2016 with their i…

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Bülows Kvartett - "Vad än som i världen händer" [Album Review] 12:11

18h ago12:11

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Send us a Text Message. Let's dive into the debut album from a daring new folk/jazz quartet from Sweden. Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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Eivør, "Enn" - Album Review 19:02

27d ago19:02

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Send us a Text Message. A new kind of album review on the Nordic Sound Channel. And what better way to return to the grind than with a new release from one of my favorite Nordic singers, Eivør. Patreon.com/nordicsoundchannel "Eivør calls her Nordic home in the remote Faroe Islands a landscape of extremes. Sitting in the North Atlantic Ocean just ab…

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#33 - Chris Welch (Sun and Moon Dance 1:07:54

14d ago1:07:54

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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The Art of Belonging: How to Find Your Tribe with Pedro Silva II 26:18

2M ago26:18

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"Your belonging is not in question. If you find yourself questioning your belonging, you're wrong." - Pedro Senhorinha Silva II About the Guest: Pedro Silva is an accomplished professional with a robust background in diverse fields including military service, linguistics, corporate recruitment, pastoral work, and social advocacy. An Air Force veter…

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Cybersecurity for the Next Generation: Building Safe Online Habits with Arun Vishwanath 32:44

2M ago32:44

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"We trust technology more than we trust each other." - Arun Vishwanath About the Guest: Arun Vishwanath is a cognitive behavioral scientist who specializes in the nexus of technology and human behavior. He has devoted over 20 years as a tenured professor to studying technology use and deception, focusing on cyber hygiene and cybersecurity. Arun has…

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#32 - Jonathan Barendsma (Gealdyr) 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Send us a Text Message. Join me in welcoming Jonathan Barendsma of Gealdyr, a rising star in the dark folk scene. In this conversation, Jonathan and I discuss the importance of music and art as escape and vicarious living for those in difficult situations, a mutual love of soundtracks, and dancing the line between Nordic and Celtic soundworlds. Sup…

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#31 - Heathen Musicology and the Ancestral North with Ross Hagen 1:32:20

2M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Send us a Text Message. In this very special episode I'm joined by fellow musicologist and mentor Ross Hagen to talk heathen musicology and how he and Mathias Nordvig went about approaching "Ancestral North: Spirituality and Cultural Imagination in Nordic Ritual Folk Music" - a musicological book on the nordic pagan music scene. Thanks for the good…

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Authenticity in Leadership: Inspiring Others to Find Their Voice with Erica Mosca 25:22

3M ago25:22

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About Erica Mosca: Erica Mosca is a changemaker with roots deeply embedded in community development and educational equity. As the founder and past executive director of Leaders in Training (LiT), she has dedicated her career to fostering leadership amongst youth, particularly those from underserved communities. Erica is recognized for being the fi…

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#30 - Visy Bloodaxe (Seidrblot) 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Send us a Text Message. https://seidrblot.bandcamp.com In this interview, I'm happy to be joined by Visy Bloodaxe of Seidrblot to talk about a range of topics including the music he makes with the band, working with wood, how a love of medieval music led to him learning how to build his own instruments, and finding escape through music in a world f…

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From Immigrant Roots to Public Service: Shelley Berkley's Inspiring Journey 25:34

3M ago25:34

25:34

I always felt that every day from the time that my grandparents fled Europe was a gift to me and my family. And what you do with a gift is you pay it forward. - Shelley Berkley About the Guest: Shelley Berkley is a renowned figure in public service, with a career spanning over three decades. She has served as a member of the Nevada State Assembly a…

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"Viking Music" and Issues of Genre 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Send us a Text Message. Do musicians get the final say in what their music is called, and is genre meant to be a literal descriptor of the music we hear? In the 3 years I’ve been running this channel, covering the music of Wardruna, Heilung, and almost everything in that sphere, I have had endless conversation over what to call this music with many…

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The Birthright of Healing and Love: Embracing Your Authentic Self with Lauren Sunshine 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

"Healing is the outcome of being yourself." - Lauren Sunshine About the Guest: Lauren Sunshine is a thinker, creator, and advocate passionately centered around the themes of gender healing and self-alignment. As a content creator, group facilitator, and digital strategist, Lauren focuses on the transformative power of personal gender exploration to…

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#29 - Aevestaden 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Send us a Text Message. Long have I been enchanted by the music of Ævestaden. The way these captivating musicians utilize instruments typically associated with dark folk (such as the lyre and bukkehorn), but instead put it in a folktronica setting where it somehow just fits so organically is a feat within itself. Solen var bättre där was on my top …

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The Power of Compassion in the Pursuit of Justice with Kara Jenkins 28:28

4M ago28:28

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"Justice in the pursuit of equity is going to be an ongoing conversation for generations to come. We all should have equal access and opportunities to succeed, irrespective of our backgrounds." - Kara Jenkins About the Guest: In this episode of Compassionate Las Vegas - the Podcast, host Will Rucker introduces us to guest Kara Jenkins, an influenti…

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Tipping Points for Peace: How Small Actions Can Create Big Change with David Gershon 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

About the Guest: David Gershon, an esteemed founder of the Empowerment Institute, is a visionary leader who has dedicated his career to advancing the global movement of peace and empowerment. Renowned for orchestrating an event that saw a symbolic flame traversed worldwide, David ignites a spirit of peace in the hearts of global citizens. With an a…

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#28 - Kati Rán 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this installment of the Nordic Sound Channel, I sit down with pagan folk veteran Kati Rán to talk about her two decades in the nordic dark folk scene, the changes she's seen take place over time, and of course, her new album Sála and her approach to the feminine skaldic perspective. Thanks for joining Kati, I'm really gla…

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#27 - Ruben Terlouw (Heilung) 1:34:02

3M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Send us a Text Message. A very different interview this time around talking to a fellow academic! Join me in picking Ruben's brain about his archaeology scholarship on immersive sound in museums and music's ability to cultivate affective attachment to our world and history. Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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Revolutionizing Hope: How Kathryn Goetzke Plans to Make Las Vegas SHINE Like Never Before 27:10

4M ago27:10

27:10

"Hope is teachable. Keep shining." - Kathryn Goetzke About the Guest: Kathryn Goetzke is an advocate for mental health awareness and the power of hope. A survivor of personal tragedy, she lost her father to suicide as a freshman in college and later faced her own challenges with mental health. Goetzke channeled her experiences into a mission to und…

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Finding Hope in a Divided World: Rick Hanson's Guide to Staying Optimistic 38:16

4M ago38:16

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In the Season 6 premiere of Compassionate Las Vegas—the Podcast, host Will Rucker interviews world-renowned psychologist and mindfulness teacher Rick Hanson. They discuss the power of compassion and the importance of empathy and caring in today's world. They delve into the challenges of overcoming the "us versus them" mentality and the need for uni…

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This Month in Nordic Music - Hamferd, Lindy-Fay Hella, Nils Økland, and more! [March 2024] 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Send us a Text Message. What a crazy, eclectic month for Nordic music! As good a time as any to try out recording in 4k ;) All of the new music this month (including singles and others not included in the video) are now featured in the Nordic Sound Channel's Discovery playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LMGZolMTYQgLu0uFbEHgO?si=…

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#26 - Lindy-Fay Hella (Dei Farne & Wardruna) 55:39

4M ago55:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview, I’m humbled to be joined by Lindy-Fay Hella of both Wardruna and Dei Farne to talk about her new album “Islet”, her undying love for Depeche Mode, and the mysteries of the sea. Thank you for joining, Lindy. As a long time fan, you have no idea how starstruck I am by the opportunity to chat with you about y…

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#25 - Andreas Axelsson (Nattramn) 57:56

4M ago57:56

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Send us a Text Message. Hailing from beautiful Värmland in Sweden, Andreas Axelsson of the project Nattramn joins Jameson to talk about his latest album Gravmarken, his inspiration, and what brought him to the Dark Folk scene. Like myself, he's of the mind that "less is more" and we dive into our philosophies around writing and performing dark folk…

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#24 - Jacob Hee Lund (Heilung, Virelai, Asynje) 1:35:19

5M ago1:35:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview, I am humbled to invite Jacob Hee Lund for his first appearance on the Nordic Sound Channel. Mostly known as a member of Heilung, Jacob is actually a man of many, many hats and is a seasoned performer in the medieval reenactment scene in Denmark. In this interview, he walks us through his background, his co…

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This Month(ish) in Nordic Music - February 2024 20:27

4M ago20:27

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Send us a Text Message. PLEASE READ: This audio was stripped straight from Youtube, so I want to clarify for podcast listeners: I will be keeping up with reviews dedicated to podcast listeners even though this format will be leaving youtube. What this means for you all is, instead of getting audio from youtube videos for the podcasts, I will from h…

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#23 - Nicolas Schipper (Heilung) 1:15:36

5M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Send us a Text Message. Live from University of Colorado Boulder, I sit down with the one and only Nicolas Schipper of Heilung after the last stop on their U.S. tour. In this conversation, Nic tells us about his journey in Heilung as an immigrant from Ecuador, shares his thoughts on the ever-contentious conversation of cultural appropriation, and w…

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Hot singles in your area! This Month(ish) in Nordic Music - January 2024 16:42

5M ago16:42

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Send us a Text Message. January is usually a slow month for music in the post-holidays hangover. In spite of this, we've been given some pretty awesome singles from a wide range of bands and musicians since the new year. Let's get into the awesome singles Nordic musicians revealed to us so far in 2024, teasing some highly anticipated new albums fro…

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Top 10 Nordic Albums of 2023! 26:17

7M ago26:17

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Send us a Text Message. And I thought it was hard coming up with a top 5 list in 2022! Little did I know that in 2023, Nordic musicians - Norwegians in particular - would go so hard that I'd be forced to expand it to a list of 10 this year just to feel like I can paint a meaningful picture of this year's Nordic music scene. 2023 was an incredible y…

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Draumkvedet - A Very Pagan Christmas Story 12:05

7M ago12:05

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Send us a Text Message. To offer at least something festive to the channel, the holiday season gives me the perfect excuse to talk about the legendary Norwegian vision poem Draumkvedet, which has inspired so much music for such an old poem. This is also a little experiment for testing out content that ties folklore and music together because the re…

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November 2023 - This Monthish in Nordic Music 20:37

7M ago20:37

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Send us a Text Message. The November 2023 installment of "this monthish in Nordic music" is here with great music from Gåte, Mari Boine, Sigrid Moldestad, Sowulo, and Kalandra! Also, some more band announcements for Midgardsblot 2024! Patreon.com/Nordicsoundchannel Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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Revolutionary Initiatives in Anti-Human Trafficking and Security Operations 43:56

8M ago43:56

43:56

About The Guest: Joel Kisner is a former law enforcement officer with a passion for helping victims of crime. After a long career in law enforcement, including working on a federal task force and in homicide investigations, Joel now runs his own business called Pinnacle Consulting and Advisors. He is also involved in the development of the Global S…

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Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Finding Joy and Gratitude with LeAnzar Stockley 31:37

9M ago31:37

31:37

LeAnzar Stockley is a grief recovery specialist and the founder of Soul Society 61. He is certified in the evidence-based grief recovery program and helps individuals process their grief in a healthy and effective way. Summary: LeAnzar Stockley discusses the impact of the holiday season on grief and provides strategies for navigating through grief …

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#22 - Noiduinn 42:40

8M ago42:40

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Send us a Text Message. Patreon.com/nordicsoundchannel With this interview, I'm excited to introduce Noiduin as the first Finnish band to come onto the podcast! In this chat, Noiduin discusses their background as musicians, how Noiduin came to be (more romantic than one would expect!), and how Finnish folklore, rune singers, and witchcraft feed int…

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This Month(ish) in Nordic Music - New Music Reviews 20:57

8M ago20:57

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Send us a Text Message. Reviews of new nordic music that came out in the last month (or a little bit more!) Let me know if this is a format to keep! Featuring: Myrkur, Mari Boine, Gjermund Larsen Trio, Tonskalv, and more! Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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The Therapeutic Power of Self-Love: Healing the Heart and Finding Love Within 28:26

9M ago28:26

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About The Guest: Tasha K is a certified love coach and restoration life coach. With a background in accounting and therapy, Tasha combines her skills to help individuals heal their hearts and cultivate self-love. She believes that love is a necessity and works to spread love and compassion to people all over the world. Summary: Tasha K, a certified…

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Building Trust in a Virtual World: Safeguards and Strategies with Lisa Flynn 31:58

10M ago31:58

31:58

About The Guest: Lisa Flynn is an expert in generative AI and social engineering. She holds a master's degree in information systems and cyber and is a white hat hacker. Lisa is passionate about demystifying AI and technology and educating others about the potential risks and benefits they pose. Summary: Lisa Flynn discusses the rise of social engi…

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The Radical Idea of Putting People First: A Conversation with Marianne Williamson 21:16

10M ago21:16

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About The Guest: Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and presidential candidate. She has written numerous books, including "Healing the Soul of America," and has been a prominent figure in the self-help and spiritual community for decades. Williamson's campaign focuses on bringing love, compassion, and progressive polici…

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Redefining Representation: How Compassion Drives Rep. Susie Lee's Decisions 26:27

10M ago26:27

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About The Guest: Susie Lee is the congresswoman from District Three in Nevada. She is known for her commitment to meeting people where they are and advocating for their needs. Susie Lee is a strong advocate for compassion and believes in the power of understanding and grace. Summary: Susie Lee defines compassion as meeting people where they are and…

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Scarlett Lewis on Choosing Love and Forgiveness After Tragedy 47:52

11M ago47:52

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Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement, joins Will Rucker on Compassionate Las Vegas -the Podcast to discuss the power of choosing love in the face of tragedy. Scarlett shares her personal story of losing her son in the Sandy Hook shooting and how she found healing through forgiveness and compassion. She emphasizes the importance of te…

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#18 - MÍO 32:41

11M ago32:41

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Send us a Text Message. patreon.com/nordicsoundchannel Jameson had the opportunity at Midgardsblot to sit down with the wonderful witches of Mio to talk about how the band came to be how the magic happens with their music. Please go support this gem of Oslo's underground scene at mioofficial.bandcamp.com This podcast is brought to you by the channe…

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Jeremiah Program: Disrupting Poverty and Empowering Single Moms with Maria Tucker 44:37

12M ago44:37

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Maria Tucker, Executive Director of the Jeremiah Program in Las Vegas, joins Will Rucker on Compassionate Las Vegas- The Podcast to discuss the program's transformative impact on the community. The Jeremiah Program works with single mothers and their children to disrupt the cycle of poverty through education. Maria shares her personal journey as a …

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Heatwaves & Hope: Co-Creating Las Vegas' Resilient Future with Ariel Choinard 32:47

12M ago32:47

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Ariel Choinard from the Southern Nevada Heat Resilience Lab joins Will Rucker on Compassionate Las Vegas - The Podcast to discuss the challenges of extreme heat in the Las Vegas area. She explains how the city is the second fastest warming city in America and the impact of the urban heat island effect. Ariel emphasizes the importance of recognizing…

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Quentin Savwoir: Building Compassionate Communities and Fostering Democracy 46:39

1y ago46:39

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Quentin Savwoir, President of the Las Vegas NAACP, joins host Will Rucker on the Compassionate Las Vegas podcast to discuss the importance of compassion and care in our communities. They explore the challenges of maintaining unity and combating division, particularly in the face of extremism. Quentin emphasizes the need for collective action and th…

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From Foster Child to Motivational Speaker: The Journey of Compassion with Lynne Jasames 40:46

1y ago40:46

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Lynnee Jasames, a former foster child and now a foster parent trainer and recruiter, shares her inspiring story on the Compassionate Las Vegas podcast. She emphasizes the importance of compassion and the need for foster parents, especially within the African-American community. Lynne explains the process of becoming a foster parent and highlights t…

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Why Vikings? 13:37

12M ago13:37

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Send us a Text Message. Let's talk about vikings, heritage, modernity, and spirituality. Support the Show.By Jameson Foster

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Unveiling Resilience: Struggles, Soulful Melodies, and Steadfast Faith with Tymara Walker 38:11

1y ago38:11

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In this episode of Compassionate Las Vegas, host Will Rucker interviews Tymara Walker, a talented vocalist and performer. Tymara shares her journey from being a pastor's kid in Toledo, Ohio, to becoming a renowned artist in Las Vegas. She opens up about her experience with domestic violence and how it led her to make the decision to leave her abusi…

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Compassionate Leadership in the AI-Driven Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Career through Connection with Cris Tietsort 58:49

1y ago58:49

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🎙️ In this thought-provoking podcast, Will Rucker dives into the world of compassion at work with the brilliant Cris Tietsort, Ph.D. As a renowned compassion-at-work researcher and expert on organizational thriving, Cris brings a unique perspective to the table. 🤝 Compassion: More Than Sympathy and Empathy Cris skillfully breaks down the concept of…

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