The Next Stop is the Best Stop

We're back with Episode 8 where we discuss all of the intricacies that go along with planning for transportation in the US.  We discuss why it's hard, takes so long, and what are the uphill battles that we have to fight as planners.  We also discuss other countries and why they are so good (and fast) at developing other modes of transit.

Bloomberg article "Why US Infrastructure Costs So Much "

Rail in China

Rail in Japan

In today's episode, we discuss the trio that often creates a domino effect in life--->Toxic job---->Poor Mental Health--->Great Resignation.  We talk about the recent death of MARTA's CEO.  We also talk about how our own mental health was affected while working at certain jobs and what resources could have helped.  Then we end with talk of humans evolving to find other ways to be happy.  Here are some links we mentioned in the podcast:

Andre Leon Talley

Former Mayor Keisha L. Bottoms 

Mtume

Suicide statistics

Thoughts of Suicide?  Here's who can help

Season Greetings!

We close out the year by tying all of our previous episodes together to create words of wisdom for 2022.  We discuss what we would like to do differently in 2022, how we should look at the "variants" as a way to re-evaluate our purpose on this Earth, and lastly how we should ready ourselves for the inevitable changes in life our daily life (there's no turning back pre-COVID).

There is also a cameo from the one and only Johan Jones 😊!

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Here are some links to topics mentioned and/or those we want to discuss in 2022:

Freeing ourselves from systems of oppression:

Singlism and Patriarchy

Colorism 

Self Worth and the Patriarchy

Women and Workaholism

Entrepreneurship and Digital Nomad Life:

Transitioning to Self Employment

Moving to Portugal

Ways to Make Money

Moving to Mexico City, Mexico

In this episode we lightly discuss the upcoming mayoral runoff in Atlanta. We also tackle our experiences with Diversity & Inclusion efforts at work that have left us frustrated and disillusioned.  We offer our opinions on how the inhabitants of this country can become a little more acquainted with each other.....willingly. Here are some links to the documents/media we referenced during the discussion:

This week we explore the two Infrastructure bills moving through Congress:

We talk about what's in each bill, the differences & what does it mean for transit.  Take a look at this article to get more information.

Aerial trams in Bolivia

SEPTA Transit In Philadelphia

Acela Amtrak train

Maglev train in Shanghai

Senate votes

House votes

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Hey listeners!

This episode we focus on Jason's details about his struggle with kidney stones.  He gives an overview of the types of kidney stones, symptoms, and preventative measures.  

Our main topic revolves around our journeys to becoming urban planners.  We give you tips on how to become an urban planner and things to consider during your career.

Want to know more about the pre-Central Park inhabitants?  Click here.

Here's more info about careers in urban planning.

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This episode is brought to you by...a dumpster fire world!  With Jason resting from an ailment (we'll talk about that in a later episode), DJ and I are at the helm.  We discuss all the chaos going on from Afghanistan to Haiti to Hurricanes.  What's the best stop for all of these issues?  Below are a few links that were promised in the recording:

New IG for Next Stop Best Stop

Funding for Afghanistan

Funding for Haiti

Mark Kelly's book

IG-Haiti is not Cursed, It's Targeted

Info on Sharia Law

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Welcome to the Next Stop is the Best Stop Inaugural Episode!  Tameka, DJ, & Jason are 3 transit planners who met earlier in life.  This podcast will highlight what we've learned in our careers and in our respective lives.  We want to help others figure out how their next stop in life can be their best stop in life.  

In this episode, we discuss our careers during COVID.  Whether we decided to make major life changes or got a new gig, we explore with our audience how COVID affected our livelihoods as well as our mindset.

Do you have an idea for an episode?  Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Mentioned links:

When DJ mentioned Iceland's 4 day work week we told listeners to check out the All Things Iceland podcast

The book DJ and Tameka are reading about financial wholeness:

Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche (The Budgetnista)

Netflix episodes Tameka is currently watching:

How to Become a Tyrant

Explained

The Crown