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When the virus called Corona hit Southern California’s shores, I was determined to practice the spiritual principles I have learned in recent years. Believing that God is in charge of every molecule under heaven, I had good reason not to get all stressed out. The equation added civil unrest and political monologues, destroying joy and fellowship on Facebook and social media. I consciously tried not to get caught up in what seemed like so much folly in the dialogue.Disengaging is simply not in my DNA, so I focussed my attention on learning more about the history and background to provide meaningful context to the authentic human history we are living. My mental meanderings ended up taking me to a place I wasn’t expecting, and a time I wasn’t expecting, and through a location, I prefer to avoid, Washington, D.C.Follow my thinking here. We are a nation founded mostly by English malcontents or Christian refugees or adventurous, restless pioneers, depending on what version of the story you want to tell. Yet when my overly visual mind travels to Washington, D.C., my senses are assaulted not by Christian symbols or architecture at all. In fact, there is nothing uniquely British about the city either. Then I remembered this signature American city was designed by a Frenchman, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, who preferred to be called Peter. Now don’t get me wrong, just because he has a fancy French name doesn’t mean he wasn’t a patriot. He was with General Washington at Valley Forge as part of the Continental Army. No other credentials are needed. Few dispute his dominant influence on the design of our capital city. He also was commissioned by General Lafayette to do a portrait of George Washington and became good friends with Alexander Hamilton.What visual images are coming to your mind as I bring up Washington, D.C.? Certain buildings? You know architectural design 101 you were taught in 7th grade. Come on. Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Ringing a bell.To see if this mental meandering can take us anywhere, I’ve invited back to Church Hurts And a London Tour guide. I know it sounds weird, but his specialty is the classics, so welcome back to Church Hurts And Englishman Ben Virgo. 

WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products & Solutions and Professional Division of Sony, about rising in her leadership journey by being firm, fair, and consistent.  "A women can be anything she wants to be with hard work and consistency ," Theresa comments and goes on to say that success requires tough sacrifices, but when you utilize your village and make a plan for your professional and personal life, anything is possible.  Theresa adds, "We are blazing new trails for our children (and children's children), so it's up to us to pay it forward". Theresa talks about the importance of partnering with her customers, the value of mentorship, internal and external diversity partnerships to "help raise the bar", and her passion for the life changing products from the Imaging Products & Solutions Division and the innovative film making and broadcast media equipment from Professional Division. Theresa tells us about her turning point in her career and advises, "People will listen if you step up". Tune into the podcast to hear mentorship insights from the first female President ever of a Sony Division! Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)

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Today's guest is Tim Ringo. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Tim about improving productivity. 

 

 

 

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Tim Ringo

 

Paul Roberts

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Melissa DeLacey

(Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)

 

Stephen Vercelloni

(Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)

 

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Show Notes  Today’s show takes us on a journey down that “road less traveled.” Today we will learn about the value of life from the insights of author and professor, Dr. Donna Friess. Donna will talk to us about the value of nostalgia, overcoming childhood tragedy, and her fervent belief, that in spite of anything, happiness is a choice. My colleague Barbara Kimler, a publicist and consultant, recommended that I read Donna’s latest book “Growing Up Venice” and then perhaps interview her on the show. After reading her book I quickly concluded that I must chat with Donna Friess on The Next Chapter with Charlie. Donna’s book not only highlights the fascinating growth and evolution of Venice CA, it also captured me with a renewed sense of the value of nostalgia—something we seem to have dismissed in a culture so full of itself in the Present and the Future. And when we do speak of the past it is most always in the negative. Donna Friess offers a refreshing perspective on this. Dr. Donna Friess is the author of at least 10 books, a retired college professor, an historian, and a most avid learner. Her book Cry the Darkness, which we will discuss, has been translated into 7 languages.   For more on Dr. Donna Friess check out her insightful and popular books: Growing Up Venice: Parallel Universes Cry the Darkness: One Woman’s Triumph Over the Tragedy of Incest   For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

My guest this week, Simone Vincenzi, Founder/CEO of GTeX, a London-based company, and I discuss how becoming an authority in your field starts with these four pillars.

Get clarity on your business model and turn chaos into simplicity and flow.

Create HIGH-CONVERTING offers that deliver a real transformation.

Expand your audience and reach to get in front of your ideal clients consistently.

Grow your influence to get access to unlimited opportunities and attract clients with ease.

To learn more, visit: https://gtex.org.uk/

Where do you go when you get in trouble? I mean real trouble. Since this is Church Hurts And you may be trying to outthink me and are guessing I am about to launch into the availability of the God of the Universe in prayer, but not today. Today I am asking this in a really tactile visceral way. I mean the kind of trouble where you may be standing alongside the road with a policeman telling you to show your hands. Your heart is beating fast. Your mouth wants to protest your innocence but you aren’t allowed to talk. Turn around. Put your hands behind your back. I find it interesting how many hot topics today end up in the legal arena. Race? Are Blacks being treated right by police and in the courts? Legal. Religion? Do Governors have the right to limit church attendance yet not protests? Legal. Politics? Should the President nominate a Supreme Court Justice during the election season? Legal. Somehow the law and lawyers just seem to keep getting dragged into the discussion.Many people are not aware that historically theology and the law were sister disciplines. If that seems confusing to you, go back and try to read a theology textbook from the 17th Century. Each word is carefully selected and parsed, closely analyzed for accurate meaning. Any good explanation of the Gospel is always in the context of the Old Testament Torah, or Law. Paul’s epistle to the Romans explains that quite well.Do you understand why a sculpture of Moses holding two tablets is centered above the portico on the East Side of the Supreme Court? Legal details can be confusing, but one should have no doubt that the big laws, “Thou shalt not kill.” “Thou shalt not steal.” “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” weren’t made up by our founders. Learning to respect other people and get along in society has been a challenge of the human race as long as it has existed.So today we are turning not to a theologian, but to an attorney. He’s not uniquely spiritual or church qualified. In fact, he is one of those attorneys you hope you will never need, a “Criminal Defense Attorney”. He has argued in over 7 cases where the prosecution was seeking the death penalty. Murderers, rapists, and thieves, or at least those accused of such, have sought out this man in their moment of desperation. Let me bring him in: 1978 Student Body President of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania: William Difenderfer, Attorney at Law from Pittsburgh, PA. Welcome to Church Hurts And.churchhurtsand.org

The family bank concept is something the eludes most consumers, only because they have never been exposed to this idea. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap we'll explores how the wealthy gain access to capital sources that the middle class and working poor only dream about. For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or text TYRONE to 36260. This episode is dedicated to my good friend: LCDR, David Bibbs, US Navy, Ret. 

If you're like so many people around the world, you’ve got a great idea for a product.  You’ve been dreaming about it, and of course, the world could use it.  And, you can’t wait to begin selling it.  But how do you get it from an idea to a viable, marketable product?

Joining me at the Cafe is Eric Rose, Founder & President of Pinnacle Product Innovation to discuss how to make that happen.

WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with Bruce Kellar, Sr. VP Sales Sager Electronics for Part One of a Two-Part Series about his early start in the electronics industry, working his way from the ground up, and his journey through multiple acquisitions along the way. Bruce comments on the importance of individual awareness and having sensitivity to gender differences. For rising professionals Bruce advises, "Be driven but be patient." He also shares other mentorship suggestions, such as develop a solid foundation, stick to your principles, get out of your comfort zone, know your strengths and weaknesses, learn to listen, and never ask someone to do something you wouldn't do yourself. Bruce talks about the value of people being the biggest asset at Sager and "hitting the jackpot" when TTI acquired Sager, due shared corporate values and TTI's solid structure. Listen in to the insights of an industry leader with a track record of consistent success, and is still going strong! Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)

Show Notes  Today is a fun show because we have back our good friend, Terry Hershey. As many listeners know, Terry is the author of 17 books, acclaimed public speaker, teacher, and, what I like to call, minister of grace and human dignity. Today Terry and I will attempt to tackle a most sensitive question: That is, how can detachment provide emotional sanity in an otherwise insane world? At first glimpse it would seem that to detach from your emotions might lead to a sort of callous and calculated mind, devoid of any compassion or empathy. And in truth, if not managed well, detachment could indeed foster such problematic thinking. Still, I remain a strong advocate of healthy detachments. But those are the troubled waters Terry and I have chosen to swim today. Visit Terry at www.terryhershey.com . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life