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  • LARPing in Color is Helping You Build a Better World


    The season 3 premiere features Lawrence Moore (he/him), Founder and CEO of LARPing in Color (LINC), and Dr. Rachael Cofield (they/them), Director of Programs and Operations at LINC. Tune in to hear the full story of the first time Lawrence cried at LARP, the origins of LINC, and the importance of normalizing inclusive behaviors to make LARP better for future players. And don’t forget to apply for free sensitivity consulting through the Normalize Paid Emotional Labor (NPEL) program!



    00:01:23 -- Meet Lawrence and Rachael!

    00:17:56 -- Lawrence gets scared and cries at a LARP

    00:25:06 -- LARPing for emotional impact

    00:30:56 -- LARPing in Color origin story

    00:42:24 -- Document your values, or Rachael’s PHD in “go the f*** home”

    00:53:20 -- Free (and paid) diversity resources

    01:05:15 -- Building a community based on values



    Games

    Garden of Destinies (LARP) -- https://gardenofdestinieslarp.com/

    Pantheon LARP -- https://www.clockworkmonsterproductions.com/pantheon



    Other Resources

    LARPing in Color -- https://larpingincolor.com/

    NPEL Program -- https://larpingincolor.com/npel



    Support my show! >> www.bubblegumbitchcraft.etsy.com



    Credits

    Guests -- Lawrence Moore and Dr. Rachael Cofield (@rachaeldoesgeography on Twitter)

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Original Music by Byson -- https://spoti.fi/3eoC47l

    Creator / Host -- Clara Mount (@bubblegum_titan on Twitter)

    Executive Producers -- J.B. Adams and Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Anna Hughes


    1 hr 19 min
  • Austin Franklin: Communicate the Vision


    Host Clara Mount interviews Austin Franklin, CEO and Co-Founder of Good Natured Life. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Austin Franklin and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on self-reflection, building motivation within your organization, and how to effectively communicate your vision as a leader.



    00:35 -- Introducing the panel

    03:22 -- Philosophy of service, giving back to the community, being your best self

    09:54 -- Backstory, parents as business role models, messages of positivity

    17:07 -- Career journey, overcoming disadvantages, inception of Good Natured Life

    26:56 -- Career advice, finding the advantage in the disadvantage

    31:11 -- Meet and greet with Austin Franklin

    32:35 -- Founding a business, growing as a public speaker, applying lessons from basketball, uncovering hidden credentials

    45:03 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    51:24 -- Being a co-founder and guiding business strategy, communicating the vision, developing reading as a healthy habit

    57:15 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Books

    Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins – https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287



    Resources

    Good-Natured Life -- https://www.goodnaturedlife.com/

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu



    Credits

    Guest -- Austin Franklin
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-j-franklin-a1a477111/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

    Crummer Panelists -- Papaa Kodzi, Michael Serrano, Kyle Sawyer


    1 hr 1 min
  • Marcus Davis: Making a Real Impact


    Host Clara Mount interviews Marcus Davis, current MBA candidate at the Crummer Graduate School of Business and Student Representative on the Rollins College Alumni Board. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Marcus Davis and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on building a meaningful network, leveraging mentor relationships, finding internships, and taking initiative.



    00:44 -- Introducing the panel

    03:04 -- Philosophy of service, servant leadership and situational leadership

    10:12 -- Backstory, playing sports and keeping the gas tank full

    16:03 -- Lessons from mentor James Gore, having a Plan B

    22:49 -- Career advice, ask questions, “learn how to run, then run faster”

    29:40 -- Meet and greet with Marcus Davis

    30:54 -- Responsibilities as a student representative and making an impact on campus, the Share the Light initiative

    35:43 -- Lessons learned from mentors

    38:55 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    41:24 -- Motivations for getting an MBA, favorite memories, advice to incoming students, and career goals

    52:19 -- Continuing life-long learning

    57:33 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Resources

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu



    Credits

    Guest -- Marcus Davis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusjdavis

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

    Crummer Panelists -- Sophie Fountain, Heidi Gardiner, Kyle Sawyer


    1 hr 1 min
  • Mai-Han Harrington: Building Community the Kobe Way


    Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.



    00:44 -- Introducing the panel

    02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations

    08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness

    13:47 -- Career journey & turning points, helping employees find a sense of belonging best business advice, resources to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    29:20 -- Meet and greet with Alex Manrique

    30:37 -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices

    45:32 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    49:15 -- Learning and growing as a result of culture change

    54:26 -- Creating a culture where employees are valued

    56:35 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Books

    So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo -- https://amzn.to/3s5eTUX

    Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin -- https://amzn.to/3s5SyGD

    How to Be an Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi -- https://amzn.to/3oaALx2



    Resources

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse -- https://kobesteakhouse.com



    Credits

    Guest -- Mai-Han Harrington
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-han-harrington-52a88713/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

    Crummer Panelists -- Kyle Sawyer & Rachel Valocchi


    1 hr
  • John Henry: Passion, Networking, and Parenting


    Host Clara Mount interviews John Henry, Co-Founder of The MyCare Connect Foundation. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with John Henry and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on entrepreneurship, maintaining your professional network, and selecting a path after graduation.



    00:44 -- Introducing the panel

    03:07 -- Philosophy of service, importance of meaningful connections

    08:40 -- Backstory, job search, patience, and passion

    18:09 -- Career journey, the inception of MyCareConnect, and helping families in the Type I Diabetes community

    30:22 -- Meet and greet with John Henry

    31:30 -- Entrepreneurship, lessons learned, and challenges in the healthcare industry

    45:02 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    47:02 -- Connecting with younger generations, returning to Crummer, and paychecks vs. passion

    57:12 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Books

    Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled – and More Miserable Than Ever Before by Jean M. Twenge -- https://amzn.to/3GhtDos



    Resources

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

    Appreciative inquiry -- https://www.centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/more-on-ai/what-is-appreciative-inquiry-ai/

    TED Talk: “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” with Amy Cuddy -- https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en



    Credits

    Guest -- Dr. Robert Prescott
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-k-prescott-phd-sphr-shrm-scp-5344836/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer


    1 hr
  • Alex Manrique: Champion of DEI


    Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.



    00:44 -- Introducing the panel

    02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations

    08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness

    13:47 -- Career journey & turning points, helping employees find a sense of belonging best business advice, resources to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    29:20 -- Meet and greet with Alex Manrique

    30:37 -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices

    45:32 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    49:15 -- Learning and growing as a result of culture change

    54:26 -- Creating a culture where employees are valued

    56:35 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Books

    So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo -- https://amzn.to/3s5eTUX

    Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin -- https://amzn.to/3s5SyGD

    How to Be an Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi -- https://amzn.to/3oaALx2



    Resources

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu



    Credits

    Guest -- Alex Manrique, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-manrique-9736814/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

    Crummer Panelists -- Papaa Kodzi & Kyle Sawyer


    1 hr
  • Terry Castillo: Listen to the People You Serve


    Host Clara Mount interviews Terry Castillo, Training and Development Manager for the Orange County Clerk of Courts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Terry and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on her career, and the importance of active listening as you serve others.



    00:44 -- Introducing the panel

    02:30 -- Philosophy of service

    10:30 -- Backstory

    18:24 -- Early career aspirations and transitions

    29:38 -- Meet and greet with Terry Castillo

    30:39 -- Serving on the Osceola County School Board, importance of active listening

    38:03 -- Discussion of potential professions, lessons learned from role models

    44:50 -- Crummer Insider Free Association

    47:54 -- Measuring the impact of training and development

    52:46 -- Personal and professional development

    57:51 -- Closing message to the Crummer community



    Books

    The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz --
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ845EA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni – https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756



    Resources

    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu



    Credits

    Guest -- Terry Castillo
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrycastillo/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

    Crummer Panelists – Raquel Betancourt & Kyle Sawyer


    1 hr
  • Austin Franklin: Find the Advantage


    Today's guest is Austin Franklin, Co-Founder and CEO of Good-Natured Life. In this interview, he'll explain how serving the community starts with being your best self, and even when you are in the midst of challenges, you can find the advantage in the disadvantage.
    SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Austin will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].



    01:16 -- Philosophy of service, giving back to the community, being your best self

    08:20 -- Backstory, parents as business role models, messages of positivity

    15:37 -- Career journey, overcoming disadvantages, the inception of Good Natured Life

    25:25 -- Career advice, finding the advantage in the disadvantage



    Credits

    Guest -- Austin Franklin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-franklin-a1a477111/

    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Creator -- J.B. Adams

    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

    Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

    Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

    Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan


    30 min
  • Michelle Flamm is Probably an Impostor (and That’s Okay)


    Unpopular opinion: impostor syndrome isn’t a bad thing, and if you’re lucky, it never goes away. Tune in to hear Michelle Flamm, Senior Systems Designer at WB Games San Francisco, talk about why impostor syndrome makes you a great designer, what the Blizzard lawsuit represents to her as a woman in the industry, and how game studios can provide ongoing support for marginalized employees.



    01:07 -- Meet Michelle!

    13:10 -- Supporting diversity in games

    19:55 -- Blizzard lawsuits

    28:09 -- Impostor syndrome hot take

    31:40 -- HR, get out the way

    41:53 -- Mentorship 101



    Games

    Animal Crossing -- https://animal-crossing.com/

    Destiny franchise -- https://www.bungie.net/

    World of Warcraft -- https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/

    Final Fantasy XIV -- https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/

    Sniper Elite -- https://sniperelitegames.com/en

    Boyfriend Dungeon -- https://www.boyfrienddungeon.com/

    Final Fantasy 11 -- http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml



    Other Resources

    Timeline of the Blizzard controversy -- https://bit.ly/3HLocjC

    Women directors leaving Blizzard -- https://bit.ly/3CFmyML



    Don’t forget to check out our friends at the Quit The Build podcast! https://www.quitthebuild.com/



    Credits

    Guest -- Michelle Flamm, @mmogirlkai on IG or https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleflamm/

    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

    Original Music by Byson -- https://spoti.fi/3eoC47l

    Creator / Host -- Clara Mount

    Executive Producers -- J.B. Adams and Gerard Mitchell

    Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka


    48 min
  • Anna Stavropoulos valida tu afición


    Desde intercambiar ilegalmente cartas de Pokémon en el patio de la escuela, hasta una racha ganadora en el ajedrez de Mortal Kombat y trabajar como Art Lead para Madden Mobile de EA, Anna Stavropoulos tiene algunas historias que contar. Escuche los pensamientos de Anna sobre por qué los juegos de rol son en realidad los mejores juegos, por qué la representación es importante y hacia dónde se dirige la industria de los videojuegos.



    01:15 - ¡Conoce a Anna!

    07:15 - Por qué sus habilidades en Mortal Kombat son valiosas

    13:10 - Bienvenido a tu nuevo género favorito de juegos

    20:00 - Jugar sin culpa y por qué es importante la representación

    26:57 - Priorizando la representación

    31:45 - Haciendo movimientos: su audiencia de nicho está ahí fuera



    Como afiliado, Victor Media Group puede ganar con compras que califiquen.

    Juegos

    Mortal Kombat: Deception - https://amzn.to/2OtvuBy

    The Witcher 3 - https://amzn.to/3sXDE4e

    Horizonte: Zero Dawn - https://amzn.to/3rD9FOR

    Dragon Age: Inquisition - https://amzn.to/3sPSwS6

    Serie Mass Effect - https://amzn.to/3bn7poU

    Serie Fallout: https://bit.ly/3qr4EHq

    Almas del demonio: https://amzn.to/3qlrakZ

    Undertale - https://amzn.to/2PKpODV

    2064: Memorias de solo lectura - https://bit.ly/3t2VNO5

    Recursos

    Descarga gratuita de Unity - https://store.unity.com/#plans-individual

    Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/



    Créditos

    Invitada - Anna Stavropoulos

    Producción de Victor Media Group, Inc. - https://victormediagroup.co/

    Música original de Byson - https://spoti.fi/3eoC47l

    Creador / Anfitrión: Clara Mount

    Productor ejecutivo - J.B. Adams

    Edición de sonido - Aaron Trnka

    37 min

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