Connections Radio

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Connections Radio episodes

  • Connections Radio – April 23, 2022

    Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo discuss progressive religion and spirituality with guest Tom Esch, Chief Leadership Officer of Esch Consulting, LLC, in St. Paul, MN. Tom also performs in the role of Fr. Vito Incognido (in the spirit of Fr. Guido Sarducci).

    44 min
  • Connections Radio April 9 – 2022

    This week on Connections Radio, Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo are joined by Scott Herold, Founder and CEO of Rock the Cause Records. The episode introduces listeners to 4 new tracks from Scott’s Rock the Cause label, from artists who make a difference. Scott also speaks about the phenomenal work of High School for Recording Arts…

    44 min
  • Connections Radio – March 12, 2022

    Continuing the conversation on our personal journey of ethics during as the war continues in Ukraine, Laurie Fitz is joined by her guest Rick Bernardo to discuss why liars are listened to, how to find our voice – with the many voices in our head, and explore how the arts can support our journey to make connections and make a difference. Rick Bernardo is an ethicist, public health advocate, musician, actor, comedian and instructor of organizational leadership, business ethics and cyber-tech ethics at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. In addition, he presents multi-media educational programs on communication, ethics and well-being.

    43 min
  • Connections Radio February 26 2022

    In reacting to our global disasters, Laurie Fitz is joined by her guest Rick Bernardo to discuss ways to explore personal ethics, make connections and make a difference. Rick Bernardo is an ethicist, public health advocate, musician, actor, comedian and instructor of organizational leadership, business ethics and cyber-tech ethics at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. In addition, he presents multi-media educational programs on communication, ethics and well being.

    44 min
  • Connections Radio Show – January 29, 2022
    Derek Strong, Director of Military Programs for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, joins Laurie Fitz to discuss programs that support service member’s transition to civilian opportunities in the foodservice industry.
    The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has established an industry-training program that prepares transitioning service members for entry into a Restaurant Manager apprenticeship program or an opportunity for direct hire as a Restaurant Manager.

    • The NRAEF Restaurant Manager SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
      • This opportunity is a twelve (12) week intensive program that combines e-instruction plus work experience in a supervised real-world environment.   Partnered restaurant managers, who will guide students in skill development and workplace success, will supervise participants of the program.
        • The primary focus of this program is Front of the House Knowledge/Service Culture; Back of the House / Restaurant Kitchen Knowledge; Product Quality and Cost Control; and Branding and Marketing.
        • For more information check out – https://chooserestaurants.org/Discover-Opportunities/For-Military
          44 min
        • Connections Radio January 22 2022

          Laurie Fitz discusses health and well being in the restaurant industry with Nancy Olson a server and trainer in the restaurant industry and current graduate student at the University of Minnesota studying Integrative Health and Well Being Coaching.

          44 min

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        Connections gives us the chance to examine a wider perspective that may just inspire us to DO something! Engaging conversations will explore both the celebrations of living as well as the challenges…