Best Launchpad Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Hillside Food Outreach - Anna LaRochelle 56:51

2h ago56:51

56:51

Today's guest on Agents of Humanity is Anna Larochelle, the Assistant Director of Hillside Food Outreach which is located in Mount Kisco, NY and Danbury, CT. Hillside Food Outreach delivers high-quality, nutritious food that enables low-income, chronically ill, disabled and those who are not able to access a traditional food pantry to achieve a bet…

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No Wave Too High - Sara & Ben Intonato 47:46

11d ago47:46

47:46

The Intonato family is the subject of a new documentary, “Rocco Up." The film documents the journey of Ben teaching their Autistic son, Rocco how to surf. Over the years, Rocco develops confidence, grace and remarkable balance on his surfboard. “Rocco Up” is a true tale of limitless family love, the support of community and the neuroscience behind …

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Media as Community Resource - Kim Jones and Brian Berk 43:51

27d ago43:51

43:51

Today's wonderful episode see the agensts interviewing Kim Jones, Publisher and Brian Berk, Writer, of Port Washington Living Magazine. Kim Jones is the owner of North Shore Media, LLC and publisher Port Washington Living Magazine, Manhasset Living Magazine, and Garden City Living Magazine. Through her magazines, she celebrates communities and conn…

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The Thing About Family 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

Family is the subject of the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, and "the thing about family" is that there are just so many stories that we can tell from so many different perspective. For now, let's start with the perspectives of three different SPEAKers from 2 different continents. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: H…

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And Now, a Word from our Co-Hosts - Tara, Jason, Robert, & Tomas 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

Today is a very special episode co-hosted by our own Agents of Humanity co-hosts Tara, Jason, Robert and Tomas, and TNC Media Arts Coordinator Amanda! Our Co-Hosts answer your listener questions and share more about themselves. Have a question for Agents of Humanity? Let us know on Instagram @NicholasCenter To learn more or sign up to be a guest: h…

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What's in a Name and a Race? 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

Let's talk about names and let's talk about race. In fact, let's talk about both on the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, where our micro-theme is "what's in a name and a race" where we focus on three incredible speakers that discuss racial excellence, the heritage of a name, and unspoken racism. We're featuring talks from some of our recent po…

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Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals - Chantai Snellgrove 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

Welcome to the newest episode of Agents of Humanity entitled Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals with Chantai Snellgrove, Founder & Publisher of Parenting Special Needs Magazine - the first free, bi-monthly digital publication allowing access anywhere and anytime. In its 16th year, “Parenting Special Needs Magazine” continues to support an…

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The Trauma Effect 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "the trauma effect" where we focus on three talks where our speakers all experienced a trauma in their lives and a moment of transformation that eventually brought them through to the other side of trauma. What's that other side? You'll find out in a few minutes. We're featuring talks from s…

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Creative Media & Non-Profit Service - David Goldberg 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

David Goldberg is the founder of Digital WaterWorx, which produces radio and television commercials, corporate videos, live events and a host of other creative media services. Their client list of over 4,000 clients. He can be heard as the voice on hundreds of radio and TVcommercials, including for the US Army, Coors, General Motors, Kraft Foods, a…

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A Moment of Truth 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

A SPEAK Talk is comprised of 3 unique identifying moments: The Moment of Truth, The Moment of Transformation, and The Moment of Impact. On this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "a moment of truth" where we focus on three talks that have powerful moments of truth that define the talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent p…

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Life After Cancer 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

We have heard talks about "The Big 'C'" before but these particular talks that we're featuring today are talking about the aftermath of cancer. Join us for the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast where our micro-theme for is "life after cancer" where we hear from survivors and relatives of individuals that battled cancer. We're featuring talks fro…

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Special Needs Advocacy - Danielle Roma 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

Danielle Roma, Co-Founder of S.L.P. Empowered, a non-profit organization formed during the Covid Pandemic as a support resource to parents. The organization offers language enrichment opportunities and training. They aim to educate the community on communication disorders and to support vulnerable communities, while advocating for ethical practices…

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Community Service - Jonathan "JoJo" Gold 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Jonathan "JoJo" Gold is the Co-Founder, along with his brother, David, of “Can You Help Too?”, a non-profit started in Port Washington, NY with plans to expand far and wide. The idea began during the Covid pandemic as a way to help stock empty shelves at a local food pantry and has now grown to serve multiple organizations in many different ways. J…

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The Power of Love and Transformation 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

Love is powerful. Transformation is powerful. Both? Unstoppable. Join us for the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast where our micro-theme for is "the power of love and transformation" and these talks are about as impactful as you can get. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love, Transformation, and Shelter. This episode …

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Think Different 26:06

4M ago26:06

26:06

Different is good, right? It most certainly is, ESPECIALLY when we talk about how to "think different," our micro-theme for today's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Freedom, and Neurodiversity. This episode featured the following Published SPEAKers: Kelli Fisher | Embracing Neur…

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Inventors - Tom Foth 46:40

4M ago46:40

46:40

Tom Foth - Senior Emerging Technology and Innovation Consultant, Inventor and new Grandfather - is an award-winning innovator with 49 years of experience. At age 10, Kimberly-Clark filed a patent application for an easy open envelope and he never looked back. He has amassed 46 patents with 4 pending across a broad set of domains. He is currently wo…

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Fireside Chat LIVE at SPEAK: Growth! 41:47

4M ago41:47

41:47

It's another special episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE, recorded in front of our live audience at The Nutty Irishman immediately following the talks at our SPEAK: Growth pop-up event on November 30, 2023 in Farmingdale, New York. The Co-Leaders of SPEAK, George Andriopoulos, Jason Martin, and Fred Banny, have a conversation with the SPEAKers of Gr…

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The Spectrum of Overcoming 43:44

4M ago43:44

43:44

The SPEAK™ Podcast returns from holiday hiatus with episode 22 featuring the micro-theme "the spectrum of overcoming" where our 3 talks tell stories of overcoming adversity through 3 different spectrums: flipping the script, connections, and hope. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Freedom, Heritage, and Growth. This episo…

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Amanda Finnochio - The Nicholas Center Media Arts Lab - Creativity in Action 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

Amanda Finnochio, Media Arts Coordinator, The Nicholas Center (TNC) speaks with the Agents of Humanity about her role at TNC - coordinating Media Arts programming and assisting Autistic adults in the creation of the TNC Navigator News, NCN - Nicholas Center News and the Agents of Humanity Podcast. Amanda works with participants to source, write, il…

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Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella - DiverseAble Individuals in Schools 46:26

5M ago46:26

46:26

Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella is the Founder of wellBe Consulting, offering expertise in Health Solutions for employees and employers – working on product design, implementation, and the management of complex global health and other benefit offerings for employers. She is also a member of the Global Health Care Leaders Executive Program at Harvard Medic…

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Fireside Chat LIVE at SPEAK: Neurodiversity! 37:19

5M ago37:19

37:19

It's another special episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE, recorded in front of our live audience at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater (Landmark on Main Street) immediately following the talks at our SPEAK: Neurodiversity pop-up event on November 15, 2023 in Port Washington, New York. Two of the Co-Leaders, George Andriopoulos and Fred Banny, have a conversa…

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Drugs: Prescription & Recreational 42:52

5M ago42:52

42:52

We're finally doing it...no, not drugs. The Duality Rule from The SPEAK™ Podcast premieres on the podcast with episode 21 with the micro-theme "drugs: prescription & recreational." Our first two SPEAKers of the episode go head to head with their duality rule talks about prescription drugs for depression while our third SPEAKer takes a humorous appr…

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Dr. Michael Romas - Radio and Podcasting 37:31

5M ago37:31

37:31

In today's episode, the agents chat with Dr. Michael Romas, a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been involved in the support and treatment of persons with Developmental Disabilities for more than 30 years. He is also the Coordinator of Training and Professional Development for Developmental Disabilities Institute in Smithtown, NY. His diverse …

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Choosing Me 42:20

5M ago42:20

42:20

Do you choose you? These three do. Our three Published SPEAKers today all share talks on the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast with the micro-theme "choosing me." In some way, shape, or form, these speakers have all gone through experiences in their lives that led to the choice of choosing themselves, and you're about to find out how. We're feat…

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Our Cultures 39:33

5M ago39:33

39:33

This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast is all about the culture as we explore the micro-theme, "our culture." SPEAK events have a way of touching culture in so many different ways and these three incredible talks take a deep dive into their own cultures through humor, song, and storytelling. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up e…

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Thomas Sullivan - Museums 40:45

6M ago40:45

40:45

In today's episode, the agents chat with Thomas Sullivan, Executive Director of the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye, NY. Mr. Sullivan holds a Masters in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City. As Director of Education and Programs at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, IL, he supervised a team of 58 full an…

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Thankful for Embracing Life 34:23

6M ago34:23

34:23

It's Thanksgiving week and we are eternally thankful for you, our incredible audience that supports us week after week, event after event. This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast continues the month of thanks with the micro-theme "Thankful for Embracing Life" with three Published SPEAKers who have all embraced something special in their lives tha…

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Unrelenting Adversity 36:23

6M ago36:23

36:23

There's adversity and then there's UNRELENTING adversity. You know, the kind that just comes creeping back and keeps knocking you down, over and over again. This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast dives into the micro-theme "unrelenting adversity" with three Published SPEAKers who have all overcome adversity that has knocked them down again and a…

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Steve Edelson- Neuroinclusive Employment 43:14

6M ago43:14

43:14

In today's episode, the agents chat with Steve Edelson, owner of SMUSHT ice cream in Port Washington, NY which is a family owned shop, making small batch hand-crafted ice cream and freshly baked cookies. A self-taught cookie and ice cream maker, Steve loved the idea of opening a store where customers could build their own ice cream sandwiches and w…

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Fireside Chat Live at SPEAK: Health! 41:16

6M ago41:16

41:16

Welcome to the first ever recording of The SPEAK™ Podcast LIVE which took place at our SPEAK: Health pop-up event on October 18, 2023. The Co-Leaders, George Andriopoulos, Fred P. Banny, and Jason Martin sit with the five SPEAKers of the Health event for a fireside chat that included topics like The Duality Rule, preparing for the stage, and the im…

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The Gift of SPEAKing 43:15

6M ago43:15

43:15

A gift comes in many shapes and sizes but when it's meaningful to you, it becomes one of your most treasured possessions. This week's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast dives into the micro-theme "the gift of speaking" with three Published SPEAKers who have all had a meaningful gift in their lives in one way or another.. We're featuring talks from some …

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Powerful Women 38:57

6M ago38:57

38:57

In many ways, women are the most powerful beings on this planet and today on The SPEAK™ Podcast, we are lucky enough to hear the stories of three of those "powerful women," our micro-theme for episode 13. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Freedom, Homecoming, and Heritage. This episode featured the following Published SPE…

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Growing Pains 34:42

7M ago34:42

34:42

Life hurts from time to time but in order to break through, we must occasionally break down. The uncomfortable place between those two points is what's known as "growing pains" which happens to be the micro-theme on today episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast. TWe're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Beginnings, Homecoming, and Laughte…

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Jennifer DeSena - Political Leaders 38:45

7M ago38:45

38:45

The agents chat today with Jennifer DeSena who was elected the 38th Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead in November 2021, her first time holding elected office. Before seeking elected office, Supervisor DeSena was an attorney and a leader of nonprofit organizations supporting family health and safety. She supports and promotes accessibility, …

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Discrimination - Robert Valli, Jr. 42:14

7M ago42:14

42:14

Our guest for this episode, Robert Valli, Jr., is a founding partner of Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP practicing for 27 years as a litigator in the areas of employment discrimination, False Claims Act litigation and Wage and Hour litigation. Robert and his partners have recovered over $100 million in verdicts/settlements for their clients. He is also th…

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Figuring Out Life 39:28

7M ago39:28

39:28

What is the meaning of life? No worries, we're not going that deep in this episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast but we are trying to figure it out as we go. This week's micro-theme is "figuring out life" as we feature three new talks from our incredible pop-up events. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Love, Heritage, and Laughte…

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Relationships 41:56

7M ago41:56

41:56

Relationships. If you can't say that without a longing sigh, a flutter in your stomach, or a deep chest pain, this may not be the episode for you. Our micro-theme today is one that was easy to find within our library as we combed for three new talks to be featured on The SPEAK™ Podcast. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: B…

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Community Service - Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte 43:11

8M ago43:11

43:11

In today's episode, the Agents talk to Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte who serves the 6th District in the Town of North Hempstead on Long Island, NY. A 4th generation Port Washington resident, her love of the community has been reflected in her passionate engagement with local organizations, including The Nicholas Center. Mariann’s service evolved t…

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Home (Part 2) 41:31

8M ago41:31

41:31

Our second part of the "Home" micro-theme series is especially poignant today as The SPEAK™ Podcast dedicates this episode to our very own home. SPEAK™ is headquartered in Farmingdale, New York, a suburb of New York City located on Long Island. On September 21, Farmingdale suffered a tremendous tragedy as a bus that was headed to its annual band ca…

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Everyday Incredible 40:44

8M ago40:44

40:44

Incredible things happen every single day. Documenting those incredible things and recounting them through story for others to hear through the lens of your moments of truth, transformation, and impact...now that's real talk. The SPEAK™ Podcast focuses on the micro-theme "everyday incredible" with 3 incredible talks. We're featuring talks from some…

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Hope, Inspiration, and Knowledge - Brigitte Shipman 45:58

8M ago45:58

45:58

In today's episode, the Agents of Humanity chat with author and life coach Brigitte Shipman about her experiences as the parent of a child with autism. The agents also talk about Brigitte and her son Jospeh Shipman's book "A Mother's Guide Through Autism," which you can purchase at the link below in the show notes. After the interview, the agents h…

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Home (Part 1) 41:37

8M ago41:37

41:37

We're calling this episode part 1 of our micro-theme "Home" because we know that there are so many talks from SPEAK stages that tie to home in so many different way and there will definitely be more to feature, but today The SPEAK™ Podcast focuses on three of these incredible talks. We're featuring talks from some of our recent pop-up events: Begin…

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Forgiveness 39:34

8M ago39:34

39:34

Forgive and forget? Not a chance. Forgive and heal? Grow? Triumph? Absolutely. On the newest episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "Forgiveness." Our three Published SPEAKers today are telling their stories of trauma while giving us three different perspectives on what forgiveness has done for them. Forgiving others as well as forgiving…

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Hunger - Marvin Makofsky 40:25

9M ago40:25

40:25

In today's episode, the Agents of Humanity discuss Plant A Row for the Hungry in Port Washington, which was founded in 2010 by long-time resident Marvin Makofsky who inspired a group of Port Washington volunteers to help solve the community's local hunger issues through gardening. The goal? Deliver fresh, nutritional food to hundreds of families in…

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Recovery 39:09

9M ago39:09

39:09

Recovery comes in all shapes and sizes. In today's episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast, our micro-theme is "recovery" and we're exploring it from three different perspectives. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their recovery experiences, in one way or another. The beauty of this micro-theme is that you'll notice that recovery is a very broad th…

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Parenting 44:02

9M ago44:02

44:02

Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Eat, Pray, Love," once said, "having a child is like getting a tattoo ... on your face. You better be committed." This episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast delves into our micro-theme "parenting" and explores it from three different angles. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their parenting experiences, some as p…

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Law Enforcement - Police Chief Erik Grutzner, Pleasantville Police Department 42:39

9M ago42:39

42:39

This episode's guest, Chief Erik Grutzner, was the honoree of The Nicholas Center's 1st Spring Gala in Westchester (on May 4). He is a very forward-thinking chief and devotes a lot of time to making sure the disabled population in Pleasantville is safe and connected with resources to support them, including the Police Department. All the officers r…

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The Comeback 40:07

9M ago40:07

40:07

The SPEAK™ Podcast is back but as LL Cool J said, don't call it a comeback. Instead, you can call it "The Comeback," which is our micro-theme for this episode. All three of our Published SPEAKers discuss their comeback of sorts and their unique perspectives on what it took to come back from the things in life that held them back. We're featuring ta…

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The Artist’s Journey 39:53

9M ago39:53

39:53

It's another episode of The SPEAK™ Podcast and we are showcasing 3 talks that focus on the artist's journey. No two artists ever follow the same path and in this episode we're going to hear about 3 very different perspectives on that journey. We're featuring talks from 3 of our recent pop-up events: Love, Homecoming, and Freedom. This episode featu…

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Agents of Work with Dave Thompson 50:43

9M ago50:43

50:43

This episode's guest, Dave Thompson, perviously worked at The Nicholas Center as the Director of Workforce Development. He worked closely with TNC and its three enterprises - Designs/Bakes/Suds. He was instrumental in so many areas of TNC's growth like workforce flow, even designing the Digital Workboard that is located in both The Nicholas Center …

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