She never asked for the nickname “Angel of Death.” But when General Abdul Rashid Dostum taunted Taliban fighters over the radio on the first night of combat operations after 9/11, warning them that America had sent its women to fly bombers and kill them, Allison Black became part myth, part warning, part green laser dot in the dark. This week on Next Steps Forward , Dr. Chris Meek sits down with Colonel (Ret) Allison Black , one of the first women to fly combat missions in Afghanistan, a veteran

What is human nature? This is a question that has perplexed philosophers and psychologists throughout the ages. Are people essentially socially constructive and altruistic or are they destructive and selfish in nature? Tune in and learn all about what it is to be human!

Personal branding has never been more important—or more misunderstood. In a world where visibility often gets confused with self-promotion, today's conversation explores a different path: building a reputation through value, credibility, and impact. We'll discuss why personal branding is no longer optional, how professionals can stand out without becoming influencers, and what it really takes to create lasting authority in the age of AI. Join us for an insightful discussion on becoming both valu

Are you a female founder looking to revolutionize the wearable tech market? Do you want to hear from a serial entrepreneur and impact investor about navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Katie Sterns, the Founder and CEO of Blyngz Luxury Technologies. Katie shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, her passion for personalization and technology integration, and the role of AI in wearable tech. Learn how

DESCRIPTION Yemi Sekoni will join the podcast to share insights from her decades of experience in the fashion, entertainment, and creative industries. As the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent and the founder of Rhode Island Fashion Week , she will discuss the evolution of the modeling industry, what it takes to build and sustain a creative business, and how emerging talent can break into fashion and entertainment today. She will also talk about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the i

If your most brilliant minds are also your most challenging, you are in the right conversation. Our guest today is Susan Inouye , co-creator of Sawubona Leadership and the author of the #1 bestseller Leadership’s Perfect Storm on millennials and transformational change. She works at the intersection of profit, purpose, and presence, helping executives transform themselves into better leaders, thus transforming their managers and rising millennial and Gen Z talent into connected, accountable, hig

M. Chris Bryan, compiler, and Theodore Savas, publisher, discuss the first two volumes of The Chancellorsville Campaign Papers and other collections of primary sources.

Artificial intelligence vendors love to talk about tokens and credits, but are these pricing models really helping customers—or simply obscuring the true cost of AI? In this episode, Ron and Ed take aim at the growing trend of token-based pricing, arguing that it shifts uncertainty and risk from providers to customers while creating unnecessary complexity. Drawing on insights from pricing experts, recent industry commentary, and their own experiences, they examine why cost-based pricing has long

🎙️ Podcast Highlights • 🌱 Can an entire city become vegan—and what would that mean for humanity? • 🍎 Is healthy, plant-based food a basic human right rather than a privilege? • 🌍 Dr. Sailesh Rao and the Climate Healers movement reveal a bold vision for transforming communities through compassion and food justice. • 🤝 Discover how the Together Around Food initiative in Port Townsend, Washington, is bringing people together over free, nourishing vegan meals. • 💚 Learn why this community experiment

About this episode: What does it mean to be a hero in today's world? Is heroism reserved for extraordinary individuals, or is it something that all of us can choose in our everyday lives? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by adventurer, speaker, author and adventure psychologist Paula Reid. From skiing to the South Pole and yacht racing around the world to supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine, Paula has spent her life exploring what enables people t

Since 2021, Richard noticed white rubbery structures in the veins and arteries of those he embalmed. While he had not seen these clots previously, he observed these clots in about 40 % of the population since 2021.. He saw more fetal demises than he had seen in the previous twenty years. The media discredited his observations Bio Richard Hirschman, a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Alabama, and has worked in the trade since the tragedy of 9 /11

In a post #MeToo era, many men want to take a step away from toxic masculinity, which perpetuates domination and aggression and consciously and unconsciously pressures men to behave in a certain way. A central theme of moving away from Toxic Masculinity is Sexual Consent- whether at a fraternity party or on the fifth date. The question of consent is one of concern for many men because they are uncertain about how to ask for it. They fear doing something wrong or wonder if it means giving up on i