EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show

On this episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are speaking with Cenk Uygur. 

Cenk Uygur (“Jenk” “You-Grrr”) is the host and founder of The Young Turks, the largest online news show in the world, serves as CEO of TYT, and also co-founded the Justice Democrats. With a verified global audience of more than 200 million views a month and 10 billion total video views, TYT is considered one of the most watched online news networks in the world.

Jenk is not only an expert on all things politics but he has also proven to be a pro and creating and sustaining a massive and loyal following - We’re going to talk with Jenk about some current issues, but were also going to explore who he is, how he got TYT started, and how it shuts it down at the end of the day. 

On this episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking and learning with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet.

Camille is a Canadian professional CrossFit Games athlete and 2014 fittest woman in the world. 

Camille competed in gymnastics at a high levels for almost 14 years. At age 16, her career as a gymnast was stopped after tearing her hip.

Camille was introduced to CrossFit after a man told her she was not in shape at a team party - now she is one of the few fittest women in the world title holders.

Camille speaks with us about motivation, relationships, mindset and much much more

My favorite quote of the interview -

“Talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself” -- wow!! if you like that, you will love this episode. Many, many great nuggets of wisdom

(: Enjoy

On this episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking - and learning -about social media, social influencers, the extent of the influence they have and fitness and nutrition. 

We are joined today with Mariah Morse. Mariah is a 19 year old college student who attends Misericordia University and studies health care management. In her spare time she curates and runs an instagram page with 1000's of followers. 

Mariah talks with us about:

• how she built her following
• how much of it was by accident
• her plans for the future
• Awkward DMs (She tells us stories of the sugar daddies that have propositioned her
• She tells us a story about the time that a former star from, "the Bachelor" tried to fly her to LA
• Fitness and nutrition - ladies listen up for her best advice on how to tone abs and build booty
• Maria also tells us her favorite apps for getting a photo IG ready and gives us 3 secrets from behind the scenes that no social media influencer or IG model would want you to know

Please enjoy (:

On this episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking - and learning - from American professional CrossFit Games athlete and 2008 CrossFit Games champion Jason Khalipa. 

Jason took the skills that earned him the title of fittest man in the world and repurposed them to create a fitness business empire that is quickly growing. Jason recently released a book called  "As Many Reps As Possible" and hosts the AMRAP mentality PODCAST.

We talk with Jason about business, life lessons, his daily routine, his diet and the AMRAP mentality that he has turned into his operating system for a life well lived.

This was a fun episode to record and there are plenty of worthwhile takeaways - enjoy (:

Aired live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 1/27/19 w/ host Joseph Montgomery. On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show, we are speaking with Annie Thorisdottir, two-time Fittest Woman on Earth and world record holder. Annie tells us about her unusual and inspiring foray into the CrossFit world and how she got to the top. We talk about her home country, Iceland, and overcoming adversity in the form of devastating injuries as well as finding motivation once you’ve accomplished your goals. “Your mind,” she says, “will give up long before your body will.” You can find Annie on her website  (http://www.anniethorisdottir.com/) or on Instagram (@anniethorisdottir)

Recorded live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 12/2/18 w/ host Joseph Montgomery On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are reflecting on who we are, the ways we live our lives and how to be the best versions of ourselves. If you had 5 minutes left to live, what would YOU tell your child? What advice would you impart and what values do you hope will stick? What’s the most important thing anybody has ever told you, something you’ll never forget? While discussing the most important lessons we’ve learned, we talk about family, love and being our ‘authentic selves.

In this heartfelt and personal episode, we are joined by a number of very special guests including our host, Joe’s, father William Montgomery. Also with us are:

Adi Jaffe, Ph.D.- Dr. Jaffe is a research psychologist, addiction specialist, and founder of IGNTD-Igniting Lives Beyond Limits. His TEDx talks on shame and the true struggles of transformation have been viewed over six hundred thousand times. You can reach him on Instagram (@dradijaffe) or on his website (http://www.igntd.com/)

Raymond Lachlan Ford-  Mr.Ford is a Marketing and Sales Professional, and as such,  he has developed the skills to anticipate, articulate and manipulate the needs of strangers. Now facing the challenges of fatherhood, Mr. Ford is wondering; is being happy just a skill and if so, is it transferable? Can he accurately anticipate, articulate and manipulate the future needs of his son Xavier.

Sah D’Simone- D’Simone is a meditation teacher, bestselling author, transformational speaker, and coach. Born in Brazil, Sah came to the U.S. at the age of 16, working for over a decade in the fashion industry, becoming the co-founder and creative director of Bullett Magazine. Despite his immense success, the high stakes culture of the fashion industry led Sah down a path of addiction and depression, eventually opening the doorway to a different way of life. In 2012, he walked away from his career in fashion and began an intensive search for health and well-being, traveling to Nepal, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Europe to study with some of the most prolific masters of our time. After immersing himself in practice for several years, Sah returned to the states, dedicating his life to helping others to live in alignment and achieve their highest potential. You can find him on Instagram (@sahdsimone) or read his book, 5 Minute Daily Meditations: Instant Clarity. (https://www.amazon.com/5-Minute-Daily-Meditations-Instant-Clarity/dp/1641520736/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548547360&sr=8-1&keywords=sah+d%27simone)

Recorded live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 11/25/18 w/ host Joseph Montgomery On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking - and learning- about relationships, specifically when things go wrong. When is it the time to forgive or are there instances when it’s better to cut off potentially toxic people? Blocking has become so easy in this digital age-- with a press of a button a person can be virtually removed from your life. Should we give in to this temptingly simple “fix”? Who are you really hurting when you block someone? In this episode, we talk about whether it’s an act of radical self-care or something that will ultimately do more harm than good.

We are joined by a wide array of guests with unique perspectives, including relationship experts as well as artists whose works focus on interpersonal connection.

Guests:

Demetra Gregorakis -- Demetra is a Greek American Author and two time Emmy Award Winning Producer. Her first book Love Letters in the Wall: Agapé Edition explores her personal journey of falling in love, heartbreak, and revival. She is constantly dissecting the word love in hopes to bring back that feeling of old-school love in a generation of likes and instant gratification.

Earle Hall -- Earle is an internationally recognized Canadian entrepreneur, visionary and innovator in several fields of technology. His primary passion and research relate to human behavior and the pursuit of performance, purpose and personal growth. He has spoken all over the globe and participated in such events such as TEDx and Wanderlust.

Kelley Kitley -- Kelley is an international women’s mental health expert and author of best selling autobiography, ‘MY self.’ Kelly has shared her experience, strength, and hope on national media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Megyn Kelly TODAY, and Access Live, and as a TEDx speaker

Kash Juliano -- Kash is a Bed Stuy Brooklyn emcee. His most recent work, “Yeah Yeah” performed by Booka Banks and Rich The Kid was recognized by Funk Flex of Hot 97.

Christy Whitman -- Christy is a celebrity coach and a leading expert on the application and practice of the Universal Laws that govern every act of manifestation.  Whitman has authored 5 books, two of which became New York Times bestsellers.

Recorded live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 11/18/18 w/ host Joseph Montgomery

On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking - and learning - about motivation - all aspects of motivation.

Why are we motivated to do the things we do - some good and some bad?

Motivation is defined as the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. Today we are exploring the reasons and rationales for our behaviors. When we think about motivation - maybe we only think getting up early and working hard - but motivation is so much more than that - motivation really is everything that drives our behaviors. Motivation is of course relevant to work but its also related to - Relationships - Health / mental health - Spirituality ... And everything else

To consider and ultimately know what motivates us can help us discover through reverse engineering what brings meaning into our lives. That is what we will be considering on this episode with:

John McGrail, PhD - John is a renowned hypnotherapist, personal success coach, spiritual teacher and a leading media expert on the topic of personal improvement. A former military officer, aviator and mass-media professional, he has combined more than 30 years of teaching, coaching and mentoring experience with his work in clinical hypnotherapy to create what he calls Synthesis, a powerful process for generating personal change and transformation quickly and profoundly. 

Devoreaux Walton - Devoreaux Walton is a life success coach for women and founder of The Modern Lady where she empowers women to live their best life. 

Nancy Cramer - Nancy Cramer is the founder of Correct Course Consulting, LLC, a firm that helps leaders and their teams manage their emotions, so they think more clearly, make better decisions, and take on bigger, bolder projects.

Lori Whatley - Dr. Lori is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relational connecting. As a researcher, her work largely focuses on the act of bringing people together...how we do, how we don't and the results at both ends of the comparative spectrum.

Juliet Hall - Juliet Hall is a former 20-year corporate executive of two Fortune 500 companies, Wachovia Bank and the Chick-fil-A Support Center. Her diverse business, creative and service background includes consulting to franchisees of multi-million dollar restaurants, playwriting, and leading in community affairs. In 2016, Juliet transitioned from Corporate America to OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITIES™ (#OYO), an inspirational speaking and training platform that promotes leadership and engagement based on one’s unique area of giftedness.

Recorded live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 11/11/18 w/ host Joseph Montgomery

On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking and learning about love and relationships with a superstar panel. Guests:

Matthew Kelly - Matthew has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations to become the-best-version-of-themselves. He has been described as ‘a once-in-a-generation voice,’ and has moved and inspired millions of readers and seekers all over the world, 35 million who have purchased his books, and a further 5 million who have attended his LIVE event, on living life with passion and purpose.”  

Sabrina Bryan - Sabrina is best known for starring role as one Disney Channel's most beloved characters in The Cheetah Girls and a fan-favorite competitor on ABC's Dancing with The Stars.

Tonya Banks - Tonya Renee Banks is a television and film actress best known as one of the members of the Lifetime series, Little Women: LA. Banks, is a California native, and has been in the entertainment biz for over 30 years. Outside of little women LA - you have seen Tonya in Death to Smoochy, Bad Santa, the TV show Martin, as well as, Ally McBeal.

Nikki Phillippi - Nikki has always has a love the creative arts and felt a calling by God to start a YouTube channel about 8 years ago. Her lifestyle videos have millions of views. She likes to share the food she's eating, the routines she is using, music she loves, thoughts on life, healthy living tips, and overall the way she is "doing life" at the moment. 

Please enjoy :)

Recorded live at 610 ESPN Philadelphia on 11/4/18 w/ host Joseph Montgomery

On this Episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are talking and learning about "community" with Aaron Wolf and Imam Meraj Allahrakha. 

Aaron Wolf - Aaron is a director, actor, writer and co-founder of Howling Wolf Productions. His credits include the award-winning films Guest House, starring Michael Gross and Heather Lind, and The Walk, starring Oscar and Emmy nominee Peter Riegert, as well as Wolf. Wolf has also directed and starred in pilots for Warner Brothers and co-hosted a sports show for Cox TV. Currently, Wolf is in post-production on the thriller Tar, about an ancient creature that lurks beneath the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits. Academy Award® nominees Timothy Bottoms and Graham Greene star, along with Wolf and Max Perlich. Wolf is in pre-production on the comedy LD University and its companion documentary (We Are All) disAbled, drawing from his personal experiences to tackle the urgent topic of learning disabilities and education. An NYU Tisch graduate, Wolf also studied at the Groundlings and is currently featured in a national campaign on education reform.

Wolf directed the documentary, "Restoring Tomorrow." Restoring Tomorrow is Oscar-eligible, and it received rave reviews in the LA Times, THR, LA Mag, Variety and more. The documentary will be released nationwide on November 13th, 2018 on a remarkable 650 screens!

Imam Meraj Allahrakha - Meraj Allahrakha was born in Chicago and raised in Southern California. Allahrakha has been living in the DC area for the last 10 years. Allahrakha has been serving as a volunteer chaplain and Imam for Muslim students at George Washington university for the past 5 years.