Learning From Friends

It's time for that special edition Halloween episode of Learning From Friends, and the guest I have on today fits the bill perfectly. My friend Dak and I have known each other for about 18 years. Out of all my friends, if I ever was trapped in a horror film situation and had to make it out alive, I hope he would be there to navigate me through the experience. His collection of knowledge, figurines, and endless conversation on horror films, specifically of the slasher subgenre, made it an easy choice to have Dak as my guest for this Halloween edition episode.

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Let’s crack the door open and see what we can learn today. Joseph Mullinax, a ten-year high school special education teacher and wrestling and football coach. We will touch on these topics so you can see what it takes to be a good coach and educator. The hours are long, and much of the work goes unseen. 

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Rodney is an investor. He is there if money is to be made in the markets. During this episode,  he introduces many different investing routes while unfolding his approach to investing. We discuss the stock market and what stocks are, Mutual funds, ETFs, CDs, Bonds, options, cryptocurrency, and NFTs.

To reach out to Rodney:

Email: [email protected] 

Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.baskerville1

Phone: 470-269-6561

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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It is beyond an honor to have Paron return to the podcast to help bring awareness to another critical issue overlooked in our communities. The  “school-to-prison pipeline” is a disturbing national trend wherein youth are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal legal systems. Many of these youth are Black or Brown, have disabilities or histories of poverty, abuse, or neglect, and would benefit from additional support and resources. Instead, they are isolated, punished, and pushed out. As you listen to the episode, I encourage you to think from your perspective as a parent, guardian, relative, student, teacher, or friend. Everyone will have their own opinion, which is ok; just because it is different doesn’t always mean it's wrong. So please consider this as you go forward with this episode.

To reach out to Paron:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paron_jamaal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/paron_jamaal

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TherealCYN1

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/paronjamaal

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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There are several issues in the United States today that are challenging and starting to change as our country's landscape and awareness are being addressed.  Some are more visible, while most are heavily overlooked due to stereotypes and entrenched beliefs that have yet to go away. In this episode, I speak to a good friend, Paron, a black male entrepreneur in Athens, GA. His struggles are a nationwide issue, but it is a lot worse in the south as we are still unentrenched in old ideologies that have held back advancements to some within this community. Paron will give us his viewpoint and suggestions on the matter to help shed some light on a topic that needs much more attention in our daily lives.

To reach out to Paron:

Email: [email protected]?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paron_jamaal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/paron_jamaal

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TherealCYN1 

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/paronjamaal

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

[email protected]

https://www.learningfromfriends.com/

https://twitter.com/LearningFrmFrds

https://www.facebook.com/LearningFromFriends

Want to contribute funds to the program.

https://www.patreon.com/learningfromfriends

In this episode, I speak with Rose Dye, a friend I have known for over two decades. She is an artist, a cat mom, a nerd of all sorts, and most of all, an honest and loyal individual to family and friends. She even was my date to prom our senior year. Rose is a flight attendant who worked her way up the ladder to now training the trainers that train flight attendants for a major airline.

Topics discussed --

How to become a flight attendant 

Training

The Day-to-day work of the job

Nutrition

Perks of the job

Flight Crew

Having a work-life balance

etc. 

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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In this episode, I speak with Chris Neal, an eclectic, strong, and wonderful human being who is gracious as he shares his battles with drug addiction, sobriety, and his road to recovery.

Book recommendation --

Be Here Now by Ram Dass

Atlanta Sculpture studio Cherry Lion - https://www.cherrylion.com/    (MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST)

Addiction Help Services

https://addictionresource.com/

https://www.samhsa.gov/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources/Substance-Use/Substance-Use-Resources-For-Adolesc.aspx

Contact Info for Chris Neal 

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If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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In part two of my time with Tijana, the founder of Zest & Curiosity,  we continue to learn about her worldwide travels. She has traveled to over 60 countries. Each trip enriched her life and gave her new  perspectives. Tijana shares what inspires her to travel -  it is not always about the place but, more commonly, the people and their culture that make memorable experiences. As you participate in her experiences,  you can feel this is a pure form of vulnerability and passion within every entry.

Topics Discussed

If you would like to follow, collaborate, contact, and share, here is where Zest and Curiouisty can be found:

https://www.zestandcuriosity.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zestandcuriosity/

https://www.facebook.com/zestandcuriosity

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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https://www.facebook.com/LearningFromFriends

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My guest today is Tijana, blog founder and editor-in-chief of Zest &  Curiosity. We are discussing her passion for art. It focuses on how art makes us feel and why art is meaningful in her life. As she shares her experiences with us, you can understand why she travels the world to experience art.

Topics discussed:

If you would like to follow, collaborate, contact, and share, here is where Zest and Curiosity can be found:

https://www.zestandcuriosity.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zestandcuriosity/

https://www.facebook.com/zestandcuriosity

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

[email protected]

https://www.learningfromfriends.com/

https://twitter.com/LearningFrmFrds

https://www.facebook.com/LearningFromFriends

If you would like to contribute funds to the program.

https://www.patreon.com/learningfromfriends

During this episode, I speak with one of my best friends in the world discussing the ever-important but often overlooked job of tradesman. Bob is a Journeyman who is part of the Sheet Metal Workers - SMART Local 85 in Atlanta Georgia. 

Topics Discussed:

- apprenticeship program

- activities of a trade union

- Teaching 1st years

- Being a Foreman on projects

- A day in the life of a worksite (hazards, safety, regulations, tools, materials, process, etc.)

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at:

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https://www.learningfromfriends.com/

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Want to contribute funds to the program. 

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