Tiana Rhodes is the founder and CEO of Skills on Wheels Educational Consulting.After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in sociology and Spanish, she discovered her passion for educating children. Upon working in various school systems in the metro Atlanta area, she went back to school to receive her Master's of Art in Teaching from Mercer University.Teaching in schools both in-person and virtually truly demonstrated these unprecedented times we're in - students are falling behind quicker than ever for a plethora of reasons, many of which are out of their control. Tiana started this company to make a direct impact on what she can control - helping families looking for professional, holistic and affordable help. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrea Carter Brown is the author of September 12 (The Word Works, 2021), The Disheveled Bed (CavanKerry Press, 2006) and two chapbooks, Domestic Karma (Finishing Line Press, 2018) and Brook & Rainbow (Winner of the 2000 Sow's Ear Press Chapbook Award). Her poems have won the Five Points James Dickey Prize, the River Styx International Poetry Prize, and the PSA Gustav Davidson Memorial Prize, among many others. Since 2017, she has been Series Editor of The Word Works Washington Prize. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A collector of rare curiosities finds himself with the collector piece to die for. Remember, don't read the book.Author, Screenwriter, Director, Producer, Podcast Host, Paranormal enthusiast, and Archaeologist. Topher Chambers was born in Anderson, Indiana. Married with a teenage son, Chambers is an archaeological field technician with several CRM and environmental firms in the Midwest. With anthropology training and a psychology degree, Chambers looks at the world a little differently than most people. He has lived all over the country, settling back in his hometown of Alexandria, In. When not writing his own books, he writes and directs his own feature films, shorts, and series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An ARIA and APRA nominated songwriter, member of the Music Victoria Artist Advisory Panel and Guild of Screen Composers, Jake Mason is a 20-year quiet achiever of the Australian music industry.Jake’s co-write ‘This Girl’ (Kungs Vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners) which charted at number 1 in 10 countries, has over one billion streams and was the most shazamed dance track worldwide in 2016.Bridging jazz/soul and pop, Jake has released 15 albums and established his own label and studio Soul Messin’ Records. He manages the business affairs of Cookin’ On 3 Burners.Jake has worked with artists including Tex Perkins, Richard Clapton, Josh Teskey, Kate Ceberano and Eric McCusker and develops the next generation of songwriters through mentoring initiatives including APRA’s ‘Melbourne Sessions’ and long-term association with Caulfield Grammar.Jake’s screen work spans TV (Love Island, A Million Little Things, MacGyver, My Life Is Murder) and advertising/sync – Just Jeans, Westpac (Australia), Peugeot (Europe), Samsung (USA, played at the Superbowl), Vogue, Victoria’s Secret and the Ellen Degeneres Show.Jake is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, is deeply engaged with the Victorian music scene and is excited to contribute to the dynamic momentum of Australian music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam McIntosh is an Australian Paralympic athlete who races in the T52 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He holds 3 Australian National Records and 2 Oceania Records. He represented Australia at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, 2016 Rio Paralympics and 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in athletics as well as 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019 Para Athletic World Championships. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brown (the rude one), and Easter (the prude one), are two middle school teachers who have always loved Unsolved Mysteries and Robert Stack. Starting with the first season, every week they will recap and discuss two wild stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan Paris is an Italian singer, songwriter, musician and actor who gained international popularity in 1983 for the worldwide hit single "Dolce Vita", written and produced by Pierluigi Giombini."Dolce Vita" was released in the United Kingdom on the Carrere Records label, distributed by RCA and spent ten weeks in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at Number 5. The record peaked at Number 1 in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Spain and peaked at Number 3 in Germany. Ryan Paris continued to release records in the mid-1980s and 1990s. In 2010 he made a comeback with a new song, "I Wanna Love You Once Again", which he wrote and composed, with production by Eddy Mi Ami. At the end of that year, Paris co-produced a remix of "Dolce Vita" which peaked at number 54 in the official French club chart.In 2013, the song "Sensation of Love", written and produced by Paris, was released as a single by Bulgarian artist Miroslav Kostadinov, peaking at number 15 in the official Bulgarian CD chart. A new version of the song, with a more 1980s vibe, co-produced by Paris together with Eddy Mi Ami and sung in a duet with Valerie Flor, was released in March 2014.Paris continues to record and produce songs; his most recent releases include the songs "You Are My Life", "Buonasera Dolce Vita" and "Love on Ice". In December 2017, Paris sang "Dolce Vita" in the Catalan language for the Fundació la Marato. This version was produced by Jordi Cubino (David Lyme) and was recorded as a charity single for the benefit of the foundation, with the proceeds being utilised for the study of several human illnesses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year's Mother's Day is on the same day as the clocks go forward so what better time to reflect and look back on how all the hours our brilliant mums have given up guiding us to become the people we are today or remember the unexpected joys of motherhood if you are a mum yourself.Jenny Powell might be best known for being a TV and radio presenter but it's being a mother that gives her the most joy and this Mother's Day she's encouraging us to celebrate our mums for all they do for us.Jenny, who is mum to Constance 21, and Pollyanna 13, and is famous for presenting Top of the Pops and Wheel of Fortune, but it's being a mother that she calls "the best job in the world".And she's not alone, according to new research from One4all Gift Cards, 18% of mothers think there's no better job out there.27% say they've found a new inner confidence since becoming a mum with their children giving them a purpose in life (43%), feeling loved and wanted (36%) and having a greater perspective (34%).Furthermore, 39% believe being a mother brings them the most amount of joy and happiness with 69% proud to say they never knew how much they could love another person with their kids making them laugh every single day (43%).And it's those unexpected moments that make motherhood so fantastic, with many finding new friendship groups with other mums who support one another (23%) although 42% admitted their child has a busier social life than they do, with 41% caring more about their kid's wardrobe than their own.However, as any mother will tell you, being a mum isn't always plain sailing with 20% saying it's much harder than they anticipated and 21% feeling underappreciated. With many mums having little free time to themselves (48%) and learning to cope with a constant lack of sleep (43%), no wonder it's led to many having a "secret cry" in the car (31%) or shower (26%).So, this Mother's Day, let's celebrate our mums for what they've done for us in the past, present and future on the day the clocks remind us of the time mum's have given up to guide us to become the people we are today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elton A. Hollis, III is the owner of Hol-Tech Resources, LLC. Hol-Tech is a full-service consulting service that provides guidance and training in the Safety, Quality and Compliance realms. He is also the General Manager of RT Technical Solutions LLC, where he helps lead their team to the forefront of the Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation fields. Elton helps out businesses by utilizing his 25 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Construction field, he provides Consulting, Training, Executive Coaching, and all facets of Safety Management and Compliance services to clients in the Industrial, Commercial and Small Business industries. During the course of his career, Elton has held a wide range of titles from Field Laborer to Executive Ownership. He prides himself on being able to problem-solve for his clients by utilizing a diligent work attitude with creative critical thinking. He is well-regarded in the Safety and Training field for his Small Business training grant work in collaboration with Lamar Institute of Technology. Elton combines this with a special interest in helping Small Businesses to succeed by conducting marketing meetings, events and numerous mentor speaking engagements.  In addition to his executive work, Elton is a co-founder of the Golden Triangle Industrial Group and Vice-Chairperson for the Contractors Business Development Group. Both of these events help promote business growth by providing project information to local companies. Elton is an asset to the many committees and boards he sits on because he brings the voice of business, understands the industry perspective; cares deeply about entrepreneurs, and is not afraid to challenge conventional thinking.  In his spare time, Elton enjoys spending time in the outdoors exploring the Texas Hill country on hiking trails. He can also be found spending time with his children and grandchild. He thoroughly enjoys all the wonderful charity work that his area has to offer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New data from GambleAware highlights a return to pre-pandemic rates of gamblingA new campaign encourages adults to contact The National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) for a range of free, anonymous support services to combat gambling problemsThe service has shown to be effective for 9 out of 10 people who complete the treatment57% of people struggling with gambling admit that they need help tackling their gambling-related issuesNew data released by GambleAware has revealed that since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, there has been a rise in the levels of gambling in the UK that has seen the rate return to pre-pandemic levels.To combat this rise, the charity are launching their latest campaign to raise awareness of the support and treatment options available through the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), a service that GambleAware believe could help over one-million people in the UK combat gambling harms.The NGTS works in partnership with the NHS and other organisations, to offer free and confidential support for those concerned about issues relating to gambling and delivers help via telephone, online, face-to-face, group and residential therapy.Over half (57%) of people struggling with gambling admit that they need help tackling their gambling-related issues. Last year alone, the NGTS helped over 8,500 individuals, however, GambleAware believe that over 160 times more people could benefit from accessing treatment.1 person every hour currently contacts the NGTS for support - with the treatment on offer shown to be effective for nine out of 10 people.The campaign coincides with the publication of new data from GambleAware's annual Treatment and Support Survey, which highlights both the significant and varied impact gambling has on people across Great Britain, as well as some of the motivations for accessing help.Almost a quarter of people (23.3%) signal that concern regarding their mental health is the main factor for seeking support to tackle a gambling-related issue, with 21% saying that anxiety over finances is the motivation for them to pursue support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.