Imagine the impact we could have on society if everyone loved what they did. That's what Career Slay is all about: interviewing people who love their jobs and asking them how they got there and what they've learned along the way. We're here to slay the fear in career.
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Produced at PlainsFM. Every Earthwise programme features a discussion on conservation, environment or peace with justice. The interview might be with a local Cantabrian, with someone in a different part of the country, or a distinguished person from overseas. Broadcast on the first and third Monday evening at 9pm repeated the following Wednesday at 9:30am. The choice of topics varies considerably. Earthwise hopes that people who are especially interested in conservation will also find peace ...
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This is a podcast in which horror writers talk craft, process, and community. It is a project of the Ohio Chapter of the Horror Writers Association. For more information about the Ohio Chapter of the HWA, please visit: https://ohiohwa.wordpress.com/For more information about the Horror Writers Association, please visit:
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Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.
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Look after number one in The Wellness Hub to support your health and wellbeing, and those around you. We discuss Heart Health, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Mental Health, Anorexia, Addiction, Spiritual Happiness, Mindset, Nutrition and so much more. Come and join us!
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St Giles is a social justice charity helping people held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future – for themselves and those they care about – and help them create this through support, advice and training.St Giles was originally set up 60 years ago as a day centre for the homeless in Camberwell, South London on 2nd February 1962. ...
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American writer, activist, prominent member of Jewish Voice for Peace, the Afro-Middle East Centre in Johannesburg, the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington DC,PHYLLIS BENNIS discusses 1) NZ's obligations as a signer of the 1948 Genocide Convention and 2) the significance of the word NAKBA (meaning catastrophe) to the Palestinian people.…
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Earthwise - Independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator, Dr David Robie
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Dr David Robie discusses the difficulty of outsiders, including us here in NZ, to grasp the reality of what is happening in Gaza. David discusses a) the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian journalists on the frontline in Gaza as eyewinesses to the horror b) the power of corporate media to downplay the realities of the catastrophic genocide being …
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Restaurant owner, entrepreneur, media personality, and community cheerleader Kelli Lemon wears many hats in Richmond, Virginia. On this episode of "Eat It, Virginia," Kelli shared why she decided to open Urban Hang Suite in downtown Richmond and what that experience has taught her about life, business, and the city she calls home. "Kendra [Feather]…
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A discussion on conservation, the environment or peace with justice.
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Building from the Ground Up ft. Mark Lowery
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What does it take to build a company from the ground up? In this episode of Career Slay, Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews owner and founder, Mark Lowery, the President & CEO of Lowery Property Advisors. LPA is a commercial appraisal and consulting firm completing a wide range of office, retail, and industrial projects throughout the southwest. We talk…
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How do you use creativity for good? On this episode of Career Slay, Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews Pedro Lerma, CEO of LERMA/ Agency. Pedro shares his amazing career journey that started with his humble beginnings to now leading an award-winning ad agency with the mission, “Creativity For Good.” Pedro emphasizes the importance of gratitude as a key …
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Ty Walker and his wife Shannon own and operate Smoke in Chimneys trout farm in New Castle, Virginia. In this Eat It, Virginia episode, Walker joined Scott and Robey and shared his experience revitalizing a 1930s trout hatchery. He discussed the challenges of starting and running a sustainable fish farm, including public perception, infrastructure l…
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Christchurch academic, activist, ecologist Dr Colin Meurk discusses meeting Palestinian academic, writer, activist, ecologist Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh from Beit Sahour, Occupied West Bank
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Earthwise - Peggy Kelly Community Gardener, Humanist
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Peggy discusses why there is so much support, empathy, in Ireland, for thePalestinians
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Dr Dave Robie NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator.., has been awarded a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his 50 years of service to Pacific journalism. He discusses Pacific issues, including recent unrest in New Caledonia
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Did James Beard snub Richmond restaurants?
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The James Beard Awards, the food world's equivalent to the Oscars in Hollywood, snubbed Richmond restaurants and chefs for the third year in a row, Richmond Times-Dispatch restaurant critic Justin Lo (who appeared way back on Ep. 8) wrote in a recent article that appeared in the city paper. Lo laid out his reasoning behind the so-called snubs and l…
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Cath Wallace, Vice Chair of ECO (eco.org.nz) , discusses the proposed Fast Track Approvals Bill..described by some as a declaration of war against nature!! Monday 03 June at 9pm, repeated Wednesday 05 June at 9:30amin Christchurch on Plainsfm96.9or LIVE plainsfm.org.nzPodcast will then be available at plainsfm.org.nz…
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Earthwise - Dec 04 2023 Binoy Kampmark Senior Lecturer RMIT Melbourne
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Dr Binoy Kampmark discusses Truth-tellers: Julian Assange and David McBride, and Liars: Israeli spin about its attack on El Shifa Hospital
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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life: A conversation with curator Paige Newman
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Virginia Museum of History and Culture curator Paige Newman and her team spent months diving into the life and cultural impact of celebrity chef and icon Julia Child. Her mission was to season Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, a national touring exhibit, to a Virginia audience. "At first I was like, what are those? But as you delve in, in the exhibit…
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Roger Fowler of KiaOraGaza discusses another Freedom Flotilla attempt to break the siege of Gaza. 3 New Zealand doctors to take part
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Travis Milton: Appalachian cuisine at Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
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Robey Martin and Scott Wise are joined by James Beard-nominated chef Travis Milton. Milton discussed the cultural significance of Appalachian cuisine and its role as an economic driver in Bristol, Virginia, where his restaurant Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, is located. He emphasized the importance of investing in local talent and buildin…
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Redefining Obstacles ft. Kelly Poquiz Burke
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How do you respond to obstacles in life? Do you let them define you or do you redefine them? In this Career Slay episode, host Kelly Poquiz Burke dives deep into the obstacles she’s faced and how those have shaped her career. Kelly shares how she overcame $80K in student loan debt, learned how to walk again after multiple hip surgeries, and beat br…
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Dr David Robie, experienced journalist and media educator, discusses the difficulty of outsiders, including us here in NZ, to grasp the reality of what is happening in Gaza. David discusses a) the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian journalists on the frontline in Gaza as eyewitnesses to the horror; b) the power of corporate media to downplay the…
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Cou Cou Rachou bakery owner Rachel De Jong grew up in a large family in Charlottesville, Virginia. She credited her family with helping her discover her passion in the kitchen. "I'm one of five children, so food was around a lot. When you're feeding seven people in the house, I was always in the kitchen, I was always watching my mom. But I had a hu…
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Dr David Robie, NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator..with a passion for the Asia-Pacific regiondiscusses the struggle to raise awareness of Pacific issues ..the struggle for a 'Pacific voice' in our media..
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Earthwise - Dr John Reuwer from World Beyond War
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Is a world without war possible? Dr. Reuwer believes it is essential. He serves on the board of directors of World BEYOND War, and on the Committee to Abolish Nuclear Weapns of Physicians for Social Responsibility. They are coming to NZ for speaking engagements.
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When 14-year-old Bertrand Chemel walked into the bakery near his grandmother's home in France, his life changed forever. Summers at the bakery turned into a more formal kitchen education at culinary school in France. With a degree in hand and military service behind him, Chemel landed at one the finest restaurants in France — Michel Gaudin's restau…
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New Zealander Marilyn Garson, former humanitarian aid worker with UNRWA in Gaza, discusses UNRWA: its history, what it does, whywithdrawing contributions to UNRWA contributes to the genocidal devastation between imposed on the people, the men, women and children , of Gaza.
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Antony Loewenstein , Independent Journalist, author, film-maker and co-founder of Declassified Australia discusses the oppression of journalist Julian Assange, guilty of exposing American War Crimes
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How do you manifest your “dream job?” In this podcast episode, I interview Michelle Wong, the CMO of Sprinkles Bakeries & Picnik Restaurants. Michelle shares about her culinary background, how creativity led her to a career in advertising, and how her combined passions have manifested into the role she has today - her dream job. We discuss the chal…
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Mick Hall, independent journalist based in New Zealand exposes how Academic Freedom (in the US and in NZ) is Under Attack as Gaza Burns! Very important topic!
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Maria Martin and her family recently opened a Richmond outpost of Juan More Taco on Robinson Street in The Fan. The family also owns and operates a Juan More Taco in Fredericksburg. Virginia. But the story of Juan More Taco begins in Honduras, where Maria was born and raised. "Honduras has a lot of Mediterranean Middle Eastern influence. And we use…
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The public wants to know the truth about today's world but who can be believed? Truth-tellers: Julian Assange and David McBridevsLiars: Israeli spin about its attack on Al Shifa Hospital Gaza
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Brennan Griffith is not from Thailand, nor is he of Thai descent. But Griffith's Thai-inspired pop-up Nam Prik Pao has been turning heads and causing spicy sweats in the Richmond dining community. "[Thai food] is what I'm most obsessed with," Griffith said when asked why he chose that cuisine to base his business. "I love other cuisines. But I have…
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Award-winning investigative journalist Peter Cronau, co-founder of the website Declassified Australia, exposes the participation in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza by the massive Australian spy base Pine Gap near Alice Springs.
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Trey Owens' life is a beautiful circle. After growing up in Richmond, Owens' life took him around the world working on cruise ships and later military vessels. He eventually landed back in Richmond where he became part of the team that opened both Soul Taco and JewFro, the latter a restaurant that combines African and Jewish cuisine. "The focus [of…
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American journalist Philip Weiss , Founder and Senior Editor of mondoweiss.net discusses the power of the Israel lobby in the US
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In this episode, your hosts debate about what makes a piece of literature or film "horror." This is a large topic and we are just scratching the surface, but we are opening up the conversation for further exploration!By Mary Leoson, Kelly Griffiths, David Williams
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Dr Binoy Kampmark , Lecturer at RMIT Melbourne, discusses the background to the latest news from Israel and Gaza.
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When the people who run Massachuttes-based Burtons Grill & Bar asked John Haggai to be the company's new CEO, he pulled what can only be described as a baller move. "[I said] I'm not moving to Boston, as beautiful as it is, plus I have kids, I'm not moving, there's no way. So I thought that was a deal breaker," but it wasn't Haggai said. So he adde…
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Australia is also having an election on 14 October. What is the referendum Voice for Parliament about, and why is it causing such division?
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Roger Fowler of Kia Ora Gaza explains that the Freedom Flotilla movement, to break the siege on Gaza by sea, is still alive. A new ship, The Handala, will sail next year.
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Three years after she first appeared on Eat It, Virginia (Episode 43, Sept. 2020), Keya Wingfield returns to the podcast. In this episode, she discusses the ups and downs of life after winning her Food Network baking championship, the incredible community she's fostered in Richmond, and the launch of her new product -- Bombay Chips. See omnystudio.…
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Shawn Eubank and Michael Smith: Native Selections
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Shawn Eubank and Michael Smith of Native Selections join the podcast to discuss the world of natural wine. Smith previously appeared in Episode 26, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WTVR
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Can storytelling change the world for good? On this episode of Career Slay, I interview Meg Griffiths, co-founder of Universe Creative, a documentary production company, and director "Impossible Town." We discuss Meg's career journey, including her transition from photojournalism to Teach For America to filmmaking and the challenges she faced as a …
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Leah Branch: The Roosevelt presented by Duke's Mayo Hot Tomato Summer
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Leah Branch, the executive chef at The Roosevelt in Richmond, exudes quiet confidence in the kitchen and the podcast studio. She prefers to let her plates do the talking. Fortunately, the Chesterfield native was willing to sit down with Scott and Robey to share her story on this episode of Eat It, Virginia! This episode is presented by Duke's Mayo …
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The Writers Spotlight with Mary Leoson: The Butterfly Circle
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In this episode, Kelly interviews Mary Leoson about her debut novel, The Butterfly Circle, from Manta Press. You can learn more about Mary at www.maryleoson.comBy Mary Leoson, Kelly Griffiths, David Williams
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Rabia Kamara: Ruby Scoops and Suzy Sno presented by Duke's Mayo Hot Tomato Summer
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A lot has happened to Rabia Kamara since she first appeared on Eat It, Virginia in August 2020. In fact, that first interview took place before Kamara even opened her now Northside neighborhood-defining ice cream shop Ruby Scoops. "We are now at a place where when houses are listed in Northside, we are in there as a perk, 'you can walk to Ruby Scoo…
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How do you turn a neighborhood bakery into a beloved brand? In this episode of Career Slay, I interview Maricsa Trejo, the owner of La Casita Bakeshop. Maricsa shares her journey from working in professional kitchens to building a successful James Beard-nominated bakery with lines around the corner. She gives her advice for anyone who is trying to …
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Bobby Kruger: Brambly Park presented by Duke's Mayo Hot Tomato Summer
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Bobby Kruger has managed or owned multiple Richmond-area restaurants and venues, but he got his start as a teenager at the Applebee's in Chester. "One of the bartenders that I worked with there, ended up coming up and getting a job in Richmond at a place called Surfish Station, which was where Bandito's is now," Kruger said as he retraced his steps…
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Has anyone ever encouraged you to “bring your whole self to work”? In this episode Jeff Roberts, the President of Augustine Agency, discusses the importance of bringing your authentic self to work and how critical building relationships are in his role as an advertising executive. He shares the challenges he faced coming out as openly gay mid-caree…
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Devin Rose was born and raised in a restaurant family in the town of White Stone, Virginia. So it makes perfect sense that Devin and his wife Katie now own and operate one of the most acclaimed restaurants in that town -- Adrift. In fact, Robey Martin called Adrift the best, little-known, restaurant in Virginia. "There's just an incredible care and…
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In this episode of Career Slay, I interview Chrissy McGarry, who shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming the COO of a national security software company, Second Front Systems. She talks about the challenges of transitioning into a full-time job after becoming a mom, finding work-life harmony, and dealing with workplace bias as …
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The Story Behind Duke's Mayo and Hot Tomato Summer
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After 100+ episodes, "Eat It, Virginia" finally put the focus on condiments. And what better condiment to feature than Richmond, Virginia-based Duke's Mayo? Founded more than 100 years ago in South Carolina, the Richmond, Virginia-based C.F. Sauer Company bought the brand in 1929. Over the generations, Duke's Mayo has become synonymous with Souther…
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Joe Lajoie: River City Wood Fire Pizza
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Is it possible that the best pizza in Richmond is served out of a truck? Eat It, Virginia podcast co-host and Virginia food critic Robey Martin said yes, it's 100 percent possible. The pizza Joe Lajoie creates in a truck for River City Wood Fire Pizza consistently ranks among the best slices in town. But don't ask Joe if he thinks his pizza is the …
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