Rick Bisson Podcast

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  • #29: Orphaned Objects: John Whalley on American Realism, The Power of a Gift & Being Open to See What’s There

    John Whalley Studio
    http://johnwhalley.com/
    P.O. Box 341
    Damariscotta, ME 04543
    (207) 563-2005
    [email protected]

    2:20 — John Whalley: Advancing the Tradition of American Realists
    6:00 — The power of a gift
    11:09 — John describes his technique
    13:05 — Being open to see what’s there
    20:22 — Don’t trust what you think you see
    23:50 — John describes his studio & how he creates depth
    31:48 — How John pairs his objects
    34:50 — A hundred hours
    38:04 — Painting is a discipline
    42:44 — “If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you wouldn’t know what you’re looking at.”
    1:02:40 — Trust The One who you’ve trusted
    1:08:52 — The Children’s Home

    Aristotle With a Bust of Homer by Rembrandt
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle_with_a_Bust_of_Homer

    Things as They Are by Paul Horgan

    Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, ME
    https://bit.ly/CenterforFurnitureCraftsmanship

    “Regra” (Portuguese): [noun] a regulation or order
    Example: An outside reference that helps you be accurate. 

    Oprhan’s Refuge
    http://johnwhalley.com/work/orphans-refuge/

    Requiem (400 Hours):
    https://www.greenhutgalleries.com/exhibitions-events/johnwhalleyshortstories

    He Hideth My Soul in the Cleft of a Rock:
    https://gccsatx.com/hymns/he-hideth-my-soul-a-wonderful-savior/

    1 hr 17 min
  • #28: We are all ONE with Maryli Tiemann

    Maine Campus Compact: http://mainecompact.org/

    Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

    Connect with Maryli on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryli.tiemann

    1:35 — How Maryli found herself teaching at Morse High School
    6:35 — Practice what you teach
    15:54 — Maine Campus Compact: a new generation of teachers
    21:51 — Rick shares his story
    38:08 — Maryli shares her near death experience
    44:44 — Defining moments that transcend what we believe
    48:07 — The oneness of it all
    1:01:47 — Maryli shares a poem of her own on “the evening of life”
    1:06:44 — “You’re a part of me.”

    1 hr 10 min
  • #27: Thoughtful Design: Aura Doak on Architecture, Remaining in Curiosity & How Her Guatemalan Heritage Has Driven and Inspired Her Work

    Aura Doak Architect, PLLC
    Bath. Maine. 04530
    617.817.5798
    [email protected]
    https://www.auradoakarchitect.com/

    Aura Doak was born and raised in Boston. She graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2006 with a Bachelor in Architecture. In 2014, she and her husband Nathaneal Doak, of Morse & Doak Builders, purchased one of the most historic homes in Bath, Maine which they have spent the last 9 years restoring. Aura focuses on timeless, grounded and thoughtful design. She is a mother of two and the proud daughter of first generation immigrants from Guatemala. 

    1:36 — How Aura’s Guatemalan heritage influences her work
    4:01 — Challenges that came with being a second generation immigrant 
    5:54 — How a teacher’s insight shaped Aura’s future 
    12:21 — The move to Maine
    14:35 — Making decisions with family at the center
    15:40 — Starting her own architectural firm
    21:47 — Thoughtful design to create a peaceful place to be
    23:43 — The “big wedding day”
    27:30 — Restoring 1037 Washington Street: One of Bath’s Most Historic Homes (c. 1795)
    29:32 — Incorporating the past at 1037 Washington Street 
    30:58 — Don’t be afraid to start
    33:04 — Remain in curiosity
    34:05 — Aura’s upcoming projects
    37:24 — The pursuit of mastery
    38:30 — Misconceptions around working with an architect
    41:16 — How Aura discovered her creative side 
    42:32 — The architectural process
    44:00 — Doodling for fun 

    48 min
  • #26: Andy Stinson: A Formidable Man on a Mission

    https://bit.ly/FCCofFallRiver

    Andy Stinson is a formidable man on a mission. He is an 11th generation son to come from Midcoast Maine. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves in 1986, becoming an infantryman and graduating from U.S. Army Airborne School. He worked as a commercial diver and fisherman on the coast of Maine, eventually running his own boat and buying seafood for export. He was ordained in the Swedenborgian Church in 1999 when he also became a Chaplain in the Army Reserve. Andy retired from the U.S. Army Reserves after 26 years of service. He is currently serving as Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church of Fall River in Massachusetts.

    12:05 — What made Andy sign up for the Army
    18:39 — The gear shifts required for National Guard & Army Reserve soldiers
    20:53 — Diving for Sea Urchins
    28:04 — How Andy’s time under the sea led him to ministry
    30:32 — How to know when you’re being called
    36:28 —Andy’s decision to stay in the Army after getting ordained
    42:02 — Returning to the Congregational church
    48:27 — There is no plan b
    52:23 — A punctuation mark in your day
    54:07 — Sacredness comes through story
    59:23 — Hope is a thing that you do

    1 hr 7 min
  • #25: The Power of Four Panels: Lincoln Peirce on Reaching Reluctant Readers, Making People Smile and Mental Health

    https://bit.ly/BigNateComics
    https://bit.ly/TheTellingRoom_PortlandME
    https://bit.ly/PIERProgram

    Timestamps:
    4:04 — Lincoln’s early entrepreneurship ventures
    5:19 — How Lincoln got into comic strips
    7:00 — Why football took a back seat for Rick
    10:18 — How Lincoln found an advisor for his comic strips freshman year
    13:28 — How an early voice helped Lincoln focus on his comic strip
    17:46 — Lincoln on meeting his childhood hero Charles Schultz
    23:23 — How did Lincoln push through rejection?
    27:14 — Four panels intended to make you smile
    29:25 — Comics created to connect 
    30:30 — Why Lincoln chose Nate to be a 6th grader
    33:27 — How Lincoln became a children’s book author
    35:44 — Book tours 
    38:57 — “Reluctant readers”
    40:10 — Why Lincoln stopped at 8 children’s books
    41:56 — The Telling Room
    44:36 — How a career as a creative cartoonist influenced Lincoln as a husband and a father
    51:36 — The stigma around mental health
    56:44 — “Don’t just stand there, do something.”

    1 hr 3 min
  • #24: This Race Will Change You: Dena Bachman’s Road to The Boston Marathon

    Connect with Dena on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dlohsebachman

    2:49 — “This race will change you.”
    5:15 — Two ways to get into the Boston Marathon
    8:56 — How Dena raised over $25,000 
    10:23 — How Dena found the motivation to train
    17:09 — Dena’s support system
    19:58 — Implementing the training plan
    22:04 — Dena’s favorite running route
    23:52 — Say yes to things 
    25:30 — Identify it, treat it, make sure it never comes back
    27:14 — Dena’s fastest training time soundtrack 
    29:31 — Community & accountability 
    31:03 — Arriving in Boston 
    35:30 — The Survivor Tree 
    36:33 — Spencer’s legacy
    49:27 — Race Day
    47:22 — Security at the marathon
    49:41 — Milestones for Dena during the race
    53:30 — Crossing the finish line
    1:00:13 — Why Unicorns?
    1:01:49 — Advice for people who want to run a marathon 

    www.bissonrealestate.com
    [email protected]
    207.319.4162
    instagram.com/bissonrealestate
    facebook.com/BissonRealEstate

    1 hr 7 min
  • #23: Brad Knowles on Living a Bonus Round: Servant Leadership, Integrity & The Power of Putting Others First

    Subscribe: rickbissonpodcast.com

    www.knowlesdevelopment.com

    2:54 — Ithaca, Theater & Love
    6:15 — What it Means to be a Servant Leader
    12:00 — Mark’s Family “Gift” & How it Changed His Timeline
    32:50 — The Compounding Interest of Putting Others First
    34:50 — Bonus Rounds & Playing Smaller Than We Should
    44:53 — Goats, Parenting & A Farmer’s Work Ethic
    50:54 — Authenticity
    55:00 — Integrity 
    57:30 — “Welcome to Leadership: It’s All Your Fault”
    59:45 — Overcoming Ego to Breakthrough to Your Full Potential
    1:04:05 — The Golden Rule

    www.bissonrealestate.com
    [email protected]
    207.319.4162
    instagram.com/bissonrealestate
    facebook.com/BissonRealEstate

    1 hr 7 min
  • #22: Aquatic Farming with Todd Paige from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

    Subscribe: rickbissonpodcast.com

    WWF’s Seaweed : https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/farmed-seaweed

    Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmsinthesea/

    Timestamps:
    7:23 — What is a seaweed farm?
    9:56 — What does seaweed processing entail?
    10:08 — Leveraging existing infrastructure to rebirth coastal communities
    11:08 — Off season farming
    12:45 — What is the seaweed used for?
    18:41 — Who is doing the farming?
    21:08 — Pushback rebuttals for off shore farming
    26:36 — Is seaweed farming too good to be true?
    35:30 — Potential uses for seaweed in the food industry
    39:47 — Where Todd’s heart for sustainability comes from
    42:27 — Advice if you’re just getting started in your career
    44:45 — Don’t discount years of experience in the workplace
    47:21 — Where is Todd headed next?
    49:45 — How can YOU get involved with WWF?

    www.bissonrealestate.com
    [email protected]
    207.319.4162
    instagram.com/bissonrealestate
    facebook.com/BissonRealEstate

    More Links:

    WWF Expert Bailey Moritz FAQS: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qbjk8gf1fl4ehpd/AAC0atKIKJo0K2S_ZPAplIXJa?dl=0

    Scott Lindell, WHOI Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/fVMOjSB5cuE?t=388

    56 min
  • #21: Think Globally, Act Locally: The Power of Starting Small with Mark Richard

    Subscribe: rickbissonpodcast.com

    To get in touch with Mark:
    Call the Keller Williams Greater Portland Office: 207.879.9800 

    Connect with Mark on Facebook: @MarkRichard

    00:11:25 — If you’re wondering why you’re here
    00:14:54 How adoption has shaped Mark’s life 
    00:23:09 — What holds people back?
    00:24:55 — How Mark’s military career played a role in his success
    00:28:43 — Total Recovery
    00:42:00 — The Maine Suitcase Party
    00:50:25 — KW Cares
    00:55:25 — Mark’s advice for changing the world 
    58:40 — Most people never run long enough
    1:01:00 — Be open, ask questions, allow yourself to become better.

    www.bissonrealestate.com
    [email protected]
    207.319.4162
    instagram.com/bissonrealestate
    facebook.com/BissonRealEstate

    1 hr 3 min
  • #20: Finding Your Voice with Tamara Lilly

    Subscribe: rickbissonpodcast.com

    Website: LetMeDoTheTalking.com
    Podcast: Tamgents.com
    Email: [email protected]
    Burgess Technology Services: btsmaine.com

    Humble the Poet: https://www.humblethepoet.com/

    Timestamps:
    7:20  — “Slipping in and out of character” 
    12:23 — What Tamara would say to her 22 year-old self
    20:33 — Tamara talks about how she “found her voice”
    26:35 — How theatre has helped expand Tamara’s horizons
    33:23 — Confidence Coaching
    36:04 — How to walk into a room with confidence
    48:09 — Moving through life dynamically
    56:49 — Your life is a water wheel

    www.bissonrealestate.com
    [email protected]
    207.319.4162
    instagram.com/bissonrealestate
    facebook.com/BissonRealEstate

    1 hr

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