This week on Next Steps Forward, program host Dr. Chris Meek is joined by the co-founders of 9/11 Day, David Paine and Jay S. Winuk. Together, they share the remarkable story behind how a day of national tragedy was transformed into a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, now inspiring tens of millions of Americans to honor those lost in the September 11 attacks through acts of kindness, volunteering, and community service. David and Jay discuss the origins of the moveme

What if leadership isn’t about doing more—but about becoming more yourself? In this podcast, Dr. Natalie Pickering invites us beneath the surface of performance and position to explore the inner terrain of leadership. Through honest conversation, real stories, and practical insight, we’ll examine identity, awareness, connection, and what it truly takes to lead from the inside out. This is a conversation for leaders who are ready to stop surviving—and start flourishing. About the Guest Natalie Pi

🎙️ 🎙️ On akaRadioRed’s Creative People Roundtable, unforgettable stories take flight, With host akaRadioRed on her Scarlett Mic live-streaming bright. Serving Up Creativity is our spotlight today, Where people, passions and 'Aha!' moments light the way. Lucy Luhan, Kim Bantle and Detria A. Everson join to share How creativity shapes their journeys with purpose, compassion and care. Enjoy bold ideas, cool conversations – and inspiration that's real— Discover what YOUR creativity may spark – and n

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overlooked, or disconnected from your purpose? Have you struggled to find a balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself? In a world where success can sometimes feel like it comes at a personal cost, Nia Luckey, a cybersecurity leader, speaker, and author, joins Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" to share her journey of shaping trust, resilience, and human connection in the digital age. Drawing from her military background and cybersecurity ex

Alicia Rius is an ICF PCC-certified leadership coach, former co-founder and COO, and author of Lead With Clarity: How New Managers Turn Confusion into Confident Leadership. She lived the doer-to-leader leap firsthand, scaling distributed teams across Europe and the US in fast-moving startup environments. Today, through Hive Leadership & Team Coaching, she helps engineering organizations strengthen their leadership pipeline by equipping first-time managers with the clarity, structure, and confid

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Susan explores a historic milestone in honoring the unsung heroes of American service the animals who have stood side by side with their human partners in moments of danger, sacrifice, and lifesaving service. The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) has just received a transformational $1 million donation, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument dedicated to service animals and their handlers in Washington, DC. Renowned sc

The accounting profession has always adapted to change—but what if it could actively shape the future instead of simply reacting to it? In this episode, Ron and Ed welcome Tom Hood, EVP of Business Engagement & Growth at AICPA & CIMA, to discuss Rise2040, the profession-wide initiative designed to help accountants and finance professionals envision—and create—the future of the profession. Tom explains why AI, automation, shifting client expectations, and changing talent models require a new min

Our guest today is , wildfire expert, active firefighter, & founder of . Tune in as we talk about why low snowpack in the Pacific Northwest increases wildfire risk heading into summer; the simple prevention steps homeowners should take now; and...

The US spends 20 % of its GNP on health care and has some of the worst outcomes. Over 50 % of adults and children have at least one chronic disease. In the 1960’s less than two percent had chronic diseases. We have 4.6 % of the world’s population yet use 50 % of the world’s pharmaceuticals. Just because your doctor tells you that your lab results are normal, that is no reason to cheer as these values are based on 95 % of a very sick population. For example, statins are given out readily, but d

About this episode: Every day we rely on conversations. Whether we are leading teams, raising families, negotiating deals, building relationships or making important decisions, our success often depends on our ability to build trust, understand people and uncover the truth. In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by retired United States Secret Service Special Agent Brad Beeler, author of the new book Tell Me Everything. During a remarkable 25-year career, Brad pro

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." — Malcolm X Radio host Saanvi Phaneendra welcomes Express Yourself’s newest reporter, Allison Lu as they discuss what the future will look like. Saanvi talks about AI data centers in space in her segment Space Spotlight, while Allison discusses equality in educational systems in her segment, The New Classroom. Saanvi talks about the earliest chapter of what could become a totally new kind of space race. Not a race to the moon or to Mars, bu

On an unremarkable summer night at the age of fifteen, Mary Keating got into a 1965 Mustang convertible driven by a boy she barely knew. She never walked again. In her memoir-in-verse, Recalibrating Gravity, Keating explores life before, during, and after her spinal cord injury, bringing readers into the lived experience of navigating ill-fitting wheelchairs, poorly designed buildings, well-intentioned loved ones, the medical-industrial complex, and our ableist society. It’s not a story of trag