In late September of 2024, Hurricane Helene struck, reaching Category 4 intensity in the Big Bend region of Florida and making landfall as a Category 4 storm. As it moved inland, Helene weakened to a post-tropical cyclone over Tennessee. One of the hardest hit areas was Pigeon River, stretching across North Carolina and East Tennessee. The welcome news is that the region is coming back better than ever with a variety of activities centered around its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Our guests, Stephen Foy and Lacy Bramlett, are partners in a coalition of the willing for the restoration and development of a national treasure.

On this edition of Meandering Musings: Neil talks about what herring means to different countries and cultures.

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Gary and Suzanne welcome back their resident astrologer Christpoher Renstrom to help unlock the secrets of who you are-as written in the stars.

Website:

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Today, Thursday, May 15 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Washington State Representative Mia Su Ling Gregerson-Dahle (D)-33rd LD as put $300,000.00 in the state budget for a study on Reparations for the 400,000 Washington State African Descendant of US Chattel Slavery. Charles Mitchell was a young slave that was transported to the state by his slave master from Maryland. Puget Sound had an "Underground Railroad".

*Former Washington State Representative Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr.,Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) has been one on the forces for Reparations and has used his political savvy and commitment to get a resolution passed at the June 23, 2024 Washington State Democratic Convention that had a Reparations Resolution pass 1,092-1 to have the Governor Jay Inslee sign an Executive Order to establish the Charles Mitchell Commission to study reparations.

*Reverend Malando Redeemer, President, Tacoma WA Branch NAACP and serves as Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma. He had an op ed posted in the Tacoma News Tribune today in support of Governor Bob Ferguson signing a Reparation study funding proposal that is supported by Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)-11th LD and by Representative Mia Su-Lin Gregerson-Dahle .

*Olympia Washington Mayor Dontae Payne signed the first Resolution passed by the Olympia Wa city council that encouraged then Governor Jay Inslee to sign an Executive Order to establish the Charles Mitchell Commission on Reparations. He will comment on the current status of the Reparations Study.

*Attorney Eric Fournier is representing Brian "Hakiym" Simpson a Cal Fire-trained wildland firefighter, father of four, poet and community advocate. In June, 2024 while off duty during wildfire season in Oregon Hakiym was violently attacked by a white firefighter. The aggressor shouted racial slurs, threw the first punch and chased him. In court the aggressor admitted to starting the altercation and was on drugs. The all white jury sentenced Hakiym to 70 months in Jail.

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DAMTT: SURPRISE!

The heated debate continues, Stacy and Eric are still arguing about pizza topics from last episode’s topic. Soon talk of Mother’s Day, leaving reviews for restaurants, and “Ass” Crabby distracts the co-hosts. Eric finished OITNB and went on the hunt for Sean Connery’s accent in his Cultural Blindspot segment while Stacy’s blind spot almost got her hit with a foul ball! They are in agreement about surprise parties and wonder aloud whether anyone thinks they’re a good idea before devolving back into debate about pizza. Facebook and Instagram@dontaskmetotalk. Email us at [email protected] Next time: What Vegetable are You?

Voices of Experience - 05-14-25 - 100 Runs of a Lifetime & Mental Health and Children by Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Today, Loretta welcomes Ellie Pechet who is a renowned metaphysician, medium, shaman, and author with over 33 years of experience in intuitive counseling and energy healing. Based in Orange County, CA, she helps clients worldwide via remote sessions, using her groundbreaking **Pechet Healing Technique** to resolve emotional and physical issues like grief, trauma, and chronic pain with a 93% success rate. A Reiki Master and certified practitioner in E.M.F. Balancing and Yuen Method, Ellie also authored *Hitching A Ride: A Guide to Earthbound Spirits and How They Affect You*, exploring spirit attachments and her transformative healing approach. Featured on *The Organic Thinking Show*, *The Connect Show*, and at the Afterlife Conference, Ellie’s mission is to empower clients to align with their soul’s purpose.

Website:

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Episode 075: Looking Back On A Year of Ashley

A year ago this week, Ashley signed on as the new co-host of the show; to put it mildly, she's never looked back, and the show has gotten better every single week as a result. Today, to celebrate this anniversary, Ashley and JDK look back on the past year of the show - how it has grown and improved, what it has inspired - and similarly examine what they have learned from each other and about themselves. It is an episode all about connection, friendship, doing the work it takes to grow something special, and the importance of community for all of us. If you have any favorite memories or quotes from Ashley's past year, be sure to send those into [email protected] or DM them on Instagram (@stayingpowershow)!

Wanderlust and Work: Hiloni Sheth's Story of Entrepreneurship and Adaptation | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 10

Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode of Diasporaa, host Aditya Mehta sits down with Hiloni Sheth, a product manager and digital marketing entrepreneur originally from Mumbai. Hiloni shares her fascinating journey of immigrating to the US, her experiences living in various American cities, and her unique insights into adapting to new cultures while staying connected to her roots. She also discusses the challenges she faced running a business remotely from the US, transitioning into product management, and the lessons she learned from her varied career path. The conversation touches on topics like overcoming gender-based challenges in business, the differences in work culture between India and the US, and the joys of exploring new places. This episode provides a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes, professional advice, and cultural observations.

List of Resources:

Borivali: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borivali

DJ Sanghvi: https://www.djsce.ac.in/

High context vs Low context cultures: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-context_and_low-context_cultures

Master of Science in Product Management at CMU: https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/programs/master-product-management/index.html

About the Podcast:

Diasporaa was the name of Aditya's startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.

About Aditya Mehta:

Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.

He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.

Connect with Diasporaa:

-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast

-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube

-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa

-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify

-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple

-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

On this edition of Meandering Musings: Neil talks about the differences between biking in Amsterdam and the U.S.

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