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Perspectives S37/Ep 16 How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes
Summer vacation season is heating up, and with increased concerns about air travel, many passengers are left wondering: How safe is it to fly? And how can travelers make the most of their summer journeys without the stress? Brandon Blewett—a frequent flier with "Million Miler" status and author of the Amazon #1 New Release How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: A Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler shares not only his top travel hacks—like how to dodge the dreaded middle seat, breeze through TSA, pack like a pro, and snag extra legroom—but also his expert tips on staying fit and energized while on the go. From in-room workouts to airport-friendly snacks, Brandon has the insider strategies to keep your summer travels smooth, stress-free, and healthy. Whether you’re jetting off to the beach or hopping between cities, Brandon’s got everything you need to travel smart this summer. In his book How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes, Brandon humorously dissects the quirks of frequent air travel, turning the challenges of airports and airplanes into relatable lessons on leadership, resilience, and adaptability.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep15 Navigating Career Pivots after a job layoff
According to LinkedIn, half of all workers are considering a career change in 2025. As government employees continue to experience layoffs in this volatile job market, they face an uncertain career future. Finding a new role in an oversaturated job market requires more than just updating a resume, it demands a strategic pivot. With more than 20 years in career strategy, Patrice Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad has helped more than 3,500 professionals pivot successfully by identifying their transferable skills and by leveraging her RNA framework. RNA stands for rebrand, network and achieve recognition. We discuss how laid off government employees can reposition their skill set to secure jobs in the private sector; the hidden job market and how networking and not online applications unlock career breakthroughs and why the traditional job search does not work in a saturated market. She shares what to do instead.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37 / Ep14 The Family I'm In: A Powerful Exploration of Black Boys, Fatherhood and What it Means to Be a Man
From bestselling and Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, THE FAMILY I’M IN delves deep into the complex relationships between Black boys and their fathers, exploring the challenges of growing up and defining what it truly means to be a man. Following her groundbreaking novel THE SKIN I’M IN and its powerful sequel THE LIFE I’M IN, Flake returns with a story that resonates with a new generation of readers. THE FAMILY I’M IN introduces John-John and Caleb, childhood friends who are facing the triumphs and struggles of becoming young men in a world full of generational expectations, societal pressures, and uncertain futures. Together, John-John and Caleb navigate family illness, divorced parents, difficult teachers, and relationships with girls who think they have all the answers. As they search for their own identities, they wrestle with the idea of being “nice” kids who want to be seen for who they truly are.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep13 Tara Roberts, a National Geographic Explorer
Tara Roberts is a Georgia Native having graduated from Frederick M. Douglas High School. She is an award-winning journalist and author. Her book is Written in the Waters. Her work uncovers the untold stories of enslaved Africans lost to shipwrecks and the Black divers who are reclaiming this powerful history. Her journey has been featured in National Geographic and she currently is working on a sequel to this work. Our conversation speaks to the power of uncovering hidden Black history and its impact today; her personal journey from journalist to historian, the importance of Black representation in archaeology, diving, and historical storytelling and how these recovered histories connect to current conversations on identity and resilience.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37 / Ep12 The importance of Early Childhood Education
Early learning experiences shape a child’s health, growth, character and happiness. 90% of a child’s brain develops in the first five years. That is why it is so crucial for parents to partner with a trusted early education and care provider to maximize this critical time. High-quality preschool not only provides children with an educational foundation; it also offers important life skills such as cooperation, conflict resolution, sharing and socialization which they will need throughout their school years and beyond. For parents, finding a school that will support a child's cognitive, physical, emotional and developmental needs is an important decision. Dr. Amy Jackson joins us on Perspectives to discuss how introducing the right learning experiences at the right time helps meet the specific needs of children; shares the questions parents need to ask potential preschools and explains the differences in a child's milestone development.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep11 Is Hindsight 20/20? Looking back 5 years post the Pandemic
March 2025 marks 5 years since the onset of the COVID19 Pandemic. It was a defining global crisis, reshaping every aspect of life—from healthcare and education to work and human connection. Emerging in late 2019, the virus rapidly spread across continents, claiming more than 7 million lives worldwide including 1.2 million cumulative deaths in the U.S. The crisis exposed deep vulnerabilities in public health systems and social safety nets. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccine rollouts became the norm. Communities grappled with grief, isolation, and economic uncertainty. Yet amid the hardship, the pandemic also revealed extraordinary resilience, innovation, and solidarity, as people adapted, supported one another, and reimagined what it means to care for the collective good. Amy Comeau is the author of the award-winning book "Every Storm Runs Out of Rain." During COVID, Comeau led a team at Emory Healthcare as Vice President. She wrote to the team weekly. Those emails are the source for this book and a look back at that experience.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep10 Winning the battle against breast cancer one person at a time
The community is invited to stand up in the fight against breast cancer at Bubbles and Bling on Saturday, March 21, 2025 at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. The theme is Hope Rides with Us. Leave your dress up clothes at home and turn out in your favorite western wear. My guest is Cathy Scott, Vice President for Social Impact at UPS. She is an eight year breast cancer survivor and is working to become a patient navigator with Komen Georgia.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep9 Annette Anthony says there's "always enough"
Joining me for this episode of Perspectives is culinary expert Annette Anthony. In Always Enough: A Global Food Memoir written by Annette Anthony takes readers on a global culinary adventure. She uses her Black girl culinary experience to show that what is similar across cultures stands out just as much as their uniqueness, and that there is always enough at the table, however little or much. From Philadelphia to travels across several continents, Anthony offers a generous and eclectic collection of more than 160 recipes she developed across her lifetime. Unlike cookbooks that concentrate on food preparation and ingredients alone, Always Enough maps a life enriched by many cultures and cuisines, reflecting the author’s worlds and discovery of the crossroads of cultures and cuisines through poetry, prose and recipes. Anthony’s memoir launches from her grandparents West Philadelphia home, where their southern roots influenced meals. Then she takes us to Paris, the Ivory Coast and back to Europe where she now lives in London.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/ Ep8 Celebrating Women's History Month in DeKalb County and a chat with Knucklehead author Tony Keith, Jr.
On Saturday, March 8th from11am-2pm the community is invited to come out to the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, for a Women’s History Month Celebration. This fun and engaging program will include: Empowerment speeches, music, poetry, an awards presentation and a delectable brunch as well as line dancing and wellness activities including a fireside chat with DeKalb County history makers: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Sheriff, Melody Maddox. Next we are joined by author, spoken word artist and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. to talk about his book Knuckleheads, a label often assigned to challenging students. Keith flips that notion on its head.
Download File--:-- --:--Perspectives S37/Ep7 How Maggie Michaels DeCan was Humbled on Purpose
Maggie Michaels DeCan is a former corporate executive who has penned a compelling and inspiring story about finding purpose. Her story and insights are most valuable as many reflect on their own goals and direction in 2025. Maggie bravely transitioned from high-profile corporate roles to dedicate her life to working for an educational nonprofit. In her newly published book, “Humbled on Purpose,” Maggie describes her humorous leap from a C-suite position at a major holiday brand to leading the Children’s Development Academy. What's particularly impactful about Maggie's story is that it emerges from the depths of childhood trauma – including a difficult relationship with a functioning alcoholic father and the loss of her mother to postpartum depression when she was just ten months old. These experiences shaped her unique leadership style, “scar-based leadership,” which emphasizes the importance of embracing failures and vulnerabilities to build authenticity and trust in both personal and professional relationships. Today, Maggie is an executive coach, speaker, consultant, and author, leveraging her extensive experience across the faith-based, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.
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