Best Laf Podcasts (2024)

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Live Broadcast from the Federation of Southern Cooperatives LAF's 57th Annual Meeting 52:35

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Everything Co-op Broadcasts Live from the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund's 57th Annual Meeting. Vernon interviews Ben Burkette, Tremelle Sherman, and founding members John Zippert, Carol Zippert and Otis Williams. The guests discuss the Annual meeting, history and evolution of the Federation, and the Federation of Southern…

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Live broadcast from the Worker Co-op Conference with Zen Trenholm & Mavery 55:23

3h ago55:23

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September 12, 2024Vernon conducts live interviews with Mavery Davis, Treasurer of the Board of Directors at the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, and Zen Trenholm, Director of Employee Ownership Cities and Policy at the Democracy At Work Institute, during the 2024 Co-op Worker Conference. They discuss the services offered by both organization…

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Christina Clamp, 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee, discusses her Cooperative Journey 53:58

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September 5, 2024Everything Co-op continues its series continue honoring the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees, featuring an interview with Christina Clamp, the retired director of the Center for Co-operatives and Community Economic Development. Christina and Vernon explore her extensive contributions to the cooperative movement throughout he…

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#87 Karly Jewell 34:53

2h ago34:53

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Oh mannnn...it's been so damn long! It's been a hectic year with gigs, rehearsals, work, life etc etc. Unfortunately, this Podcast had to take a back seat. I'm so happy to be back again with a new episode. Thank you for sticking around. For episode #87 we have one of our fav Aussie rock chicks, Karly Jewell! Some of you original listeners of Foxx O…

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Noel Raboy and Donna Dizon, discuss the Framework and Benefits of Cooperative Insurance 55:19

5d ago55:19

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August 29, 2024 Noel Raboy, the President and CEO, along with Donna Dizon, the VP for Administration & Corporate Planning at CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, explore the structure and benefits of Cooperative Insurance.CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative is a leading cooperative insurance organization based in the Philippines…

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Dr. Gordon Nembhard Recognizes Nannie Helen Burroughs, 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame Unsung Hero 59:26

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August 22, 2024Everything Co-op kicks off its commemoration of the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees. As we approach the Awards Ceremony on October 3rd, Vernon interviews Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., a professor at John Jay College and social justice advocate. Dr. Gordon Nembhard discusses Nannie Helen Burroughs, who will be posthumously i…

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Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin and Theodora Rodine discuss the 2024 Worker Co-op Conference 59:32

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August 8, 2024This episode features an interview with Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin, Senior Program Director of DAWI, and Theodora Rodine, Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator for the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives. They will discuss the upcoming 2024 Worker Co-op Conference (WCC24), set to take place in Chicago, IL from September 12-14. C…

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Monica Rainge Explores Key Insights From her Experience as an Advocate and Advisor at USDA. 51:58

27d ago51:58

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August 1, 2024This week's episode features an interview with Monica Armster Rainge, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Vernon and Monica explore key insights from her experience as an advocate and advisor at USDA.Monica Armster Rainge is a globally recognized agricultural lawyer, mediator, and farm advocate. She is one of …

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April De Simone Explores the Impact of the "Practice of Democracy" and "Democracy is.." 54:05

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July 24, 2024Vernon interviews April De Simone, founder of the Practice of Democracy (PoD). Vernon and April explore how her initiatives, particularly in affordable cooperative-mutualist housing, have expanded and influenced the broader objectives of PoD.April De Simone, the founder of the Practice of Democracy, and curator of Democracy is..., is a…

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LAFS (e35 Your Vibrations) #35 55:16

2M ago55:16

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Thank you for beeing who you're... /mixed by DJ SPRY ART/ | Tracklist -> t.me/muzpoint/329 |'Keep Running' appears courtesy of 'Which Bottle?' |track 'Miles' - courtesy of HungryBeat |By DJ SPRY ART

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Dr. Cynthia Pinchback-Hines Shares Insights from her Experience in Cooperative Development 52:07

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July 11, 2024Vernon conducts an interview with Dr. Cynthia Pinchback-Hines, a Racial Justice Educator and Co-op Developer at Co-op Cincy. They delve into significant insights from Cynthia's work with cooperatives during the facilitation of "Power in Numbers: Black Co-op U," and discuss the experiences of the most recent graduating cohort.Dr. Cynthi…

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Julian Hill offers Insights on Governance, Contracts, Regulatory Compliance, and Solidarity Law 52:40

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July 4, 2024Vernon interviews Julian Hill, an abolitionist and lawyer specializing in the solidarity economy. Vernon and Julian explore key insights from Julian's experience working with cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses.Julian Hill is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law. Hill is a teacher, li…

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2Soul TFM #145 59:52

2M ago59:52

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#MIDTEMPOBy 2Soul

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Amaha Sellassie discusses Gem City's Role in Addressing food insecurity and Building Community. 52:42

2M ago52:42

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July 4, 2024Vernon interviews amaha sellassie, the board president of Gem City Market. amaha discusses the development of Gem City Market and its contribution to addressing food insecurity and building community. amaha sellassie is a peace builder, social healer, freedom fighter, network weaver and lover of humanity. amaha is a practitioner scholar…

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Matthew Epperson discusses Zolidar's App for Business Conversions to Employee Ownership 54:14

2M ago54:14

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June 20, 2024Vernon Interviews Matthew Epperson, Employee Ownership Domain Expert for Zolidar. Zolidar is a startup app company that is building the “easy button” for small to medium enterprises to convert their business to employee-owned enterprises.In 2017 Matthew founded the Georgia Co-op Development Center, the only statewide technical assistan…

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DJ El Sandro - Music Jam #164 48:31

3M ago48:31

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…By DJ EL Sandro

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VKU5NO (RU) @ BON APPETIT March 2024 #3 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

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Очередной выпуск BON APPETIT от проекта VKU5NO (RU). Приятного музыкального полета!By VKU5NO (RU)

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Live from Black Co-op Agenda Conference w/ Mayor Melvin Carter, Christina NIcholson & Jessica James 55:00

3M ago55:00

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June 13, 2024On June 13, 2024, during the live Broadcast from the National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda titled "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises,” hosted by the Network for Developing Conscious Communities, Vernon Oakes interviews Mayor Melvin Carter, Christina Nicholson and Jessica James.The conference was a contin…

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LAF Life Season 3 Finale 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Season 3 Finale of the LAF Life Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, we dive into the most surprising benefit of getting sober and explore alternative ways to find and experience relief without alcohol. It's been an incredible journey, and we’re excited to share these insights with you! We also take a walk down memory lane, recapping the amazing guest…

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Mary Alex Blanton discusses the 2024 Co-op Innovation Award 52:54

3M ago52:54

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June 6, 2024Vernon is host an interview with Mary Alex Blanton, Senior VP at National Cooperative Bank (NCB). During the interview Mary Alex discusses the 2024 Co-op Innovation Award.National Cooperative Bank in partnership with Capital Impact Partners, has sponsored the Co-op Innovation Award to empower organizations to increase economic opportuni…

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DJ Anton Smart - Sense of Nostalgia vol. #158 39:18

3M ago39:18

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…By DJ Anton Smart

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Simon Vansintjan discusses Music Platform Mirlo, and how it Supports Musicians 51:42

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May 30, 2024Vernon interviews Simon Vansintjan, a programmer and organizer in Washington, DC. During the interview Simon discusses his most recent venture to develop a music platform co-op called Mirlo, and how this platform is supporting musicians.Simon Vansintjan is a programmer and mutual aid, solidarity economy, and dual power organizer in Wash…

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Sobriety Unlocked: Getting HOL + WELL with Amy Willis Season 3 Ep. 28 51:51

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Ready to discover the unexpected joys of a booze-free life? Meet Amy Willis, a powerhouse Holistic Sober Coach, alcohol culture consultant, and LGBTQ+ advocate, on the latest LAF Life Podcast! Amy reveals her biggest surprise benefit of sobriety, shares how she’s transforming beliefs about alcohol that could help you quit for good, and how she’s cr…

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DJ Anton Smart - ATMOSPHERE vol. #210 26:45

4M ago26:45

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…By DJ Anton Smart

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Jamila Medley discuss the Partnership Action Fund & Collective Courage Fund 52:42

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May 23, 2024 Vernon interviews Jamila Medley, Collective Courage Moderator at the Partnership Action Fund. During the interview Jamila shares insights from their personal cooperative journey, and discusses the Collective Courage Fund. Jamila Medley leverages experience working within the economic and racial justice movements to support organization…

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Alcohol + Menopause: A Dangerous Cocktail! Season 3 Ep. 27 48:32

3M ago48:32

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Ladies, did you know that alcohol can wreak havoc on your hormones during menopause and perimenopause? From night sweats to mood swings, that glass of wine might be making things worse! Hormone health is crucial during this stage of life. In this episode we dive into the surprising ways alcohol impacts menopause and why going alcohol-free could be …

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DJ Anton Smart - Sense of Nostalgia vol. #156 26:02

4M ago26:02

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…By DJ Anton Smart

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Running Free: Samantha Powderhorn's Path from Addiction to Marathon Mastery Season 3 Ep. 26 48:48

4M ago48:48

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This week we have an extraordinary guest, Samantha Powderhorn. From Tadoule Lake, a remote Indigenous community, Samantha's journey is one of resilience and transformation. As a full-time working mom of 6, Samantha has faced more challenges than most can imagine. She's a MMIW survivor, thyroid cancer warrior, and has overcome immense trauma and abu…

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Walking the Talk with Lindsay Sutherland Boal, She Walks Canada Season 3 Ep 25 43:03

4M ago43:03

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We walk the talk with guest Lindsay Sutherland Boal founder of She Walks Canada and The Uncovery App. An incredibly insightful conversation where we explored how women are showing up in all areas of life, the definition of problematic drinking, the pitfalls of trying to moderate, and so much more. Determined to create solutions she struggled to fin…

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Taryn Tymus & Andrea Tucker discuss the History of Champlain Court Cooperative 52:07

4M ago52:07

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May 9, 2024Vernon interviews Taryn Tymus and Andrea Tucker, who hold the positions of President and Vice President at the Champlain Court Cooperative (CCC) in Washington, DC. During the discussion, Taryn and Andrea delve into the cooperative’s role within their community and share insights from their own personal cooperative journey.Taryn Tymus, a …

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Ron Hantz discusses National Conference "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises" 50:10

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4-22-2024Ron Hantz, Executive Director of the Network for Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC), discusses the upcoming 4th Annual National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda, "Economic Wealth: Power of Black Cooperative Enterprises,” which will be held June 13 -15, 2024, at 214 4th Street E, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101.Ron has been instrume…

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What's all the Buzz about? Season 3 Ep. 24 41:21

4M ago41:21

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The topic for this episode was inspired by a recent burst of social media posts popping up in our feed for products claiming to be healthier "alternative to alcohol". Another scary new trend of substances declaring they give you "all the BUZZ" of alcohol with none of the negative side effects. We're curious to understand what's in these products an…

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Michelle Roth discusses the League of Southeastern Credit Unions' Advocacy 54:55

4M ago54:55

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April 25, 2025Vernon interviews Michelle Roth, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). Vernon and Michelle discuss LSCU's Advocacy, and Alabama's most recent legislative session.In the role as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Michelle Roth directs the League’s lobbying and advocacy efforts…

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VKU5NO (RU) @ BON APPETIT February 2024 #2 1:06:05

5M ago1:06:05

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С опозданием публикуем очередной BON APPETIT с более коммерческим и атмосферным звучанием.Приятного музыкального полета!By VKU5NO (RU)

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Spirit-Led Sobriety Explored: Wisdom from Paulette Kengg Season 3 Ep. 23 50:12

4M ago50:12

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Great conversation with author Paulette Kengg exploring her spirit led sobriety. Paulette came from a very tragic childhood growing up with 2 alcoholic parents. Surprisingly her own drinking was never problematic until she experienced an extreme bout of insomnia in her early 50's and an old friend recommended "just have a glass a wine" as a cure to…

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Stacey Sutton Ph.D. discusses Solidarity Economy and Real Black Utopias 54:32

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April 18, 2024Vernon interviews Stacey Sutton Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Sutton and Vernon will discuss her research on Real Black Utopias, and the Chicago Community Wealth Building Ecosystem (CCWBE).Stacey Sutton is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the Department of Urban Pl…

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Micha Josephy Carolyn Edsell-Vetter & Johan Matthews discuss CFNE Programs 55:00

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April 11, 2024Micha Josephy, Executive Director, Carolyn Edsell-Vetter, Program Director, and Johan Matthews, Ecosystem Strategy Manager of the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast (CFNE) discuss CFNE's initiatives and programs.As Executive Director, Micha Josephy is responsible for executive leadership, program development, capitalization, and operat…

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Katy S & KosMat - Flight of fancy #23 51:31

5M ago51:31

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Приятного прослушивания!By Katy_S

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DJ Sergej ProMo - CLUB Disco Music #47 32:03

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vk.com/djsergejpromovk.com/audios-198989481podcasts.apple.com/ru/podcast/…clubnikamusic.ru/profile/djser…By DJ Sergej ProMo

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RAISE THE BAR: On having meaningful conversations around Alcohol Season 3 Ep. 21 34:21

5M ago34:21

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In this episode your hosts are having a meaningful conversation about Alcohol. Since choosing an alcohol free lifestyle we are often approached by people with lots of questions. We believe these conversations are important to have as you never know who you may be helping. We also recognize that some of those conversations can feel awkward or challe…

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Malik Yakini & Lanay Gilbert-Williams discuss the Detroit Food Sovereignty Network 51:55

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April 4, 2024 Vernon interviews Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN), and Lanay Gilbert-Williams, Board President of the Detroit People’s Food Co-op. Vernon and his guests discuss the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network and the Grand Opening of the Detroit Food Commons. Malik Ken…

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The Beauty in Broken: Tracy Viola's path beyond "Pretty Wrecked" Season 3 Ep. 20 55:39

5M ago55:39

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Self published author of "Pretty Wrecked", Tracy Viola is letting the stink out of her trash can as she divulges the challenges she faced as a teenager that lead her to believe when she tried drugs & alcohol that she had found the answers to everything! Tracy was a teenage addict that was fortunate enough to find recovery at the young age of 20. Tr…

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Zero Proof, Infinite Power: Embracing responsibility & resilence with Katey Armstrong Season 3 Ep. 19 56:47

5M ago56:47

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Our guest Katey Armstrong comes to us with a unique perspective on living alcohol free. Unlike most of our guests Katey didn't grow up struggling with her relationship with alcohol. Katey was actually only an occasional drinker who never really enjoyed it. What Katey did always struggle with, were the objections she continually got every time she s…

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DJ El Sandro - Music Jam #160 48:43

6M ago48:43

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…By DJ EL Sandro

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Dr. Gordon Nembhard Recognizes Women Cooperators Working to Improve Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 55:34

6M ago55:34

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March 28, 2024 In honor of the 2024 Women's History Month theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” Everything Co-op concludes its commemoration with an interview with Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., Professor at John Jay College, and social justice advocate. Dr. Gordon Nembhard and Vernon recognize women cooperators who ar…

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Renée Sattiewhite discusses AACUC's Role in Closing the Racial Wealth Gap in all Financial Services 53:32

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March 21, 2024In honor of the 2024 Women's History Month theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” Vernon interviews Renée Sattiewhite, President and CEO of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC). Vernon and Renee discuss the role AACUC plays in creating bridges between community-based organizations and consume…

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Bottoms Up, Spirits Down: Exploring the relationship between alcohol & self-esteem Season 3 Ep. 18 43:24

6M ago43:24

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In this episode we discuss the possibility of a connection between alcohol use and our self-esteem. We question if the way we feel about ourselves is directly related to our alcohol consumption and why people start to use alcohol at a young age to fit into social situations. We also speak about the flip side that relying on alcohol for a false sens…