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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>The OG Inspiration Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-og-inspiration-podcast_1</link><description><![CDATA[To inspire, motivate, empower, enrich the lives of others through education, career planning, from my own experiences, non-profit organizations, various authors, faith-based communities, coaches, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners. The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience,  to turn obstacles into opportunities to the utmost and to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences. "We have an innovative God and He is constantly challenging us to reflect His glory, to utilize the characteristics He has given each of us to move forward toward righteousness, and we must often be innovative in that task."]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4766323/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Self-Improvement</category><copyright>Copyright Monowar Hossain</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e00506128e57a665c3524e2ae089401c.jpg</url><title>The OG Inspiration Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-og-inspiration-podcast_1</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:44:10 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Monowar Hossain</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e00506128e57a665c3524e2ae089401c.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>To inspire, motivate, empower, enrich the lives of others through education, career planning, from my own experiences, non-profit organizations, various authors, faith-based communities, coaches, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To inspire, motivate, empower, enrich the lives of others through education, career planning, from my own experiences, non-profit organizations, various authors, faith-based communities, coaches, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners. The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience,  to turn obstacles into opportunities to the utmost and to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences. "We have an innovative God and He is constantly challenging us to reflect His glory, to utilize the characteristics He has given each of us to move forward toward righteousness, and we must often be innovative in that task."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e00506128e57a665c3524e2ae089401c.jpg"/><googleplay:email>feeds@spreaker.com</googleplay:email><googleplay:description>To inspire, motivate, empower, enrich the lives of others through education, career planning, from my own experiences, non-profit organizations, various authors, faith-based communities, coaches, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners. The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience,  to turn obstacles into opportunities to the utmost and to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences. "We have an innovative God and He is constantly challenging us to reflect His glory, to utilize the characteristics He has given each of us to move forward toward righteousness, and we must often be innovative in that task."</googleplay:description><googleplay:category text="Education"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit><item><title>Dr. Odell Glenn's interview with Abdulrahman Atif out of Dubai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/dr-odell-glenns-interview-with-abdulrahm</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Odell Glenn Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, two master of science degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (electrical and manufacturing systems engineering), and doctoral degrees from The University of South Carolina in chemical engineering. His dissertation title is entitled "Fundamental aspects of novel technology and Computational Fluid Dynamic model that includes air, carbon dioxide, dry ice, and essential oils to deactivate allergenic proteins typically found on carpets and mattresses in indoor home environments.  Dr. Glenn is a full-time instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and has taught chemistry and organic chemistry part-time in the science department at the historically black university Allen University.<br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also a full-time caregiver and has been over 13 years. He has written a book, entitled "CAREGIVING: THE INSPIRATIONAL MANUAL" to and for caregivers. His book can be purchased on his website <a href="http://www.ogcaregiving.com" rel="noopener">www.ogcaregiving.com</a>.  The wisdom and experience that he has gained are intended to be shared to help, shape, inform or guide someone else along life's tedious journey.  His overall mission in life is to minister to the intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of all people.  One of his favorite scriptures is 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."<br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also the founder and CEO of his non-profit organization entitled "The 3 Tier Foundation."  It serves 3 unique facets of individuals in society. First and foremost, the foundation provides S.A.T. preparation classes for high school students, secondly, the foundation provides guidance for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and last but not least, the foundation provides respite care for caregivers.  Information can be found on his website at <a href="http://www.3tierfoundation.com" rel="noopener">www.3tierfoundation.com</a>.  <br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also an ordained minister and has his own radio show entitled "OG INSPIRATIONAL RADIO". that educates, inspires, encourages, uplifts, and motivates. His radio show can be heard nationwide through IHEART RADIO and other platforms each work.<br /><br />Dr. Glenn can be described as a man of faith with many hats. His purpose is to utilize all of his experiences and education to empower and motivate all faiths, nationalities, backgrounds, and persuasion.<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/f4358fee-d41d-33e3-a9c8-601565d02608</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:21:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46472337/oglennjr_august_14_ready_1_7nt7i.mp3" length="88813528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Odell Glenn Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, two master of science degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (electrical and manufacturing systems engineering), and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Odell Glenn Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, two master of science degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (electrical and manufacturing systems engineering), and doctoral degrees from The University of South Carolina in chemical engineering. His dissertation title is entitled "Fundamental aspects of novel technology and Computational Fluid Dynamic model that includes air, carbon dioxide, dry ice, and essential oils to deactivate allergenic proteins typically found on carpets and mattresses in indoor home environments.  Dr. Glenn is a full-time instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and has taught chemistry and organic chemistry part-time in the science department at the historically black university Allen University.<br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also a full-time caregiver and has been over 13 years. He has written a book, entitled "CAREGIVING: THE INSPIRATIONAL MANUAL" to and for caregivers. His book can be purchased on his website <a href="http://www.ogcaregiving.com" rel="noopener">www.ogcaregiving.com</a>.  The wisdom and experience that he has gained are intended to be shared to help, shape, inform or guide someone else along life's tedious journey.  His overall mission in life is to minister to the intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of all people.  One of his favorite scriptures is 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."<br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also the founder and CEO of his non-profit organization entitled "The 3 Tier Foundation."  It serves 3 unique facets of individuals in society. First and foremost, the foundation provides S.A.T. preparation classes for high school students, secondly, the foundation provides guidance for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and last but not least, the foundation provides respite care for caregivers.  Information can be found on his website at <a href="http://www.3tierfoundation.com" rel="noopener">www.3tierfoundation.com</a>.  <br /><br />Dr. Glenn is also an ordained minister and has his own radio show entitled "OG INSPIRATIONAL RADIO". that educates, inspires, encourages, uplifts, and motivates. His radio show can be heard nationwide through IHEART RADIO and other platforms each work.<br /><br />Dr. Glenn can be described as a man of faith with many hats. His purpose is to utilize all of his experiences and education to empower and motivate all faiths, nationalities, backgrounds, and persuasion.<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a42618c2b9178db7c089a0080166a0c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Dr. Odell Glenn Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, two master of science degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (electrical and manufacturing systems engineering), and doctoral degrees from The University of South Carolina in chemical engineering. His dissertation title is entitled "Fundamental aspects of novel technology and Computational Fluid Dynamic model that includes air, carbon dioxide, dry ice, and essential oils to deactivate allergenic proteins typically found on carpets and mattresses in indoor home environments.  Dr. Glenn is a full-time instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and has taught chemistry and organic chemistry part-time in the science department at the historically black university Allen University.

Dr. Glenn is also a full-time caregiver and has been over 13 years. He has written a book, entitled "CAREGIVING: THE INSPIRATIONAL MANUAL" to and for caregivers. His book can be purchased on his website www.ogcaregiving.com.  The wisdom and experience that he has gained are intended to be shared to help, shape, inform or guide someone else along life's tedious journey.  His overall mission in life is to minister to the intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of all people.  One of his favorite scriptures is 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."

Dr. Glenn is also the founder and CEO of his non-profit organization entitled "The 3 Tier Foundation."  It serves 3 unique facets of individuals in society. First and foremost, the foundation provides S.A.T. preparation classes for high school students, secondly, the foundation provides guidance for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and last but not least, the foundation provides respite care for caregivers.  Information can be found on his website at www.3tierfoundation.com.  

Dr. Glenn is also an ordained minister and has his own radio show entitled "OG INSPIRATIONAL RADIO". that educates, inspires, encourages, uplifts, and motivates. His radio show can be heard nationwide through IHEART RADIO and other platforms each work.

Dr. Glenn can be described as a man of faith with many hats. His purpose is to utilize all of his experiences and education to empower and motivate all faiths, nationalities, backgrounds, and persuasion.

 </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a42618c2b9178db7c089a0080166a0c.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Jaer Armstead- Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/jaer-armstead-jones</link><description><![CDATA[Jaer Armstead-Jones has been a middle school English teacher in the St. Louis area since 2007 (known as Mr. Jarrod Jones). He earned a bachelor’s degree in media communications from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri, and a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. <br /><br />Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning desire to write books for middle grade and high school teens that they can relate to, find enjoyment in, and books that are alluring to keep them in a state of suspense. My Invisible Father is his first novel. He has also written for a local St. Louis newspaper as a reporter/writer covering stories from politics, to sports and education, to business.<br /><br />Jaer has worked with teens in a number of capacities since 1993: as a youth minister, in 2004 as a youth facilitator at a juvenile correctional facility, and in 2007 he started his teaching career at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, Missouri, and in 2016 at Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves, Missouri.<br /><br />In 2015, he began working at the St. Louis County Public Library as a librarian. Jaer’s thoughts on being a librarian: “Working at this library is the absolute best part-time job ever, especially for a wanna-be writer like me.”<br /><br />Jaer was a high school basketball player at University City High School and earned a full scholarship to Harris Stowe State College in 1988. He went on to finish his basketball career at Webster University. He coached middle school and high school basketball for ten plus years. He even officiated grade school, high school, and men’s basketball leagues for several years. <br /><br />He also has been in a hip-hop group and managed one as well. He uses his knowledge of music and infuses it with his novels. Along with his novel My Invisible Father, he has produced an EP album titled Invisible to accompany the book.<br /><br />Jaer lives in a suburb just outside of St. Louis with his wife and daughter. He also has three grown children.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/ff5ee378-781e-3e3e-846d-4e314e600f15</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46472335/jaer_jones_ready_modified8ki28.mp3" length="94161438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jaer Armstead-Jones has been a middle school English teacher in the St. Louis area since 2007 (known as Mr. Jarrod Jones). He earned a bachelor’s degree in media communications from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri, and a master’s degree...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jaer Armstead-Jones has been a middle school English teacher in the St. Louis area since 2007 (known as Mr. Jarrod Jones). He earned a bachelor’s degree in media communications from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri, and a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. <br /><br />Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning desire to write books for middle grade and high school teens that they can relate to, find enjoyment in, and books that are alluring to keep them in a state of suspense. My Invisible Father is his first novel. He has also written for a local St. Louis newspaper as a reporter/writer covering stories from politics, to sports and education, to business.<br /><br />Jaer has worked with teens in a number of capacities since 1993: as a youth minister, in 2004 as a youth facilitator at a juvenile correctional facility, and in 2007 he started his teaching career at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, Missouri, and in 2016 at Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves, Missouri.<br /><br />In 2015, he began working at the St. Louis County Public Library as a librarian. Jaer’s thoughts on being a librarian: “Working at this library is the absolute best part-time job ever, especially for a wanna-be writer like me.”<br /><br />Jaer was a high school basketball player at University City High School and earned a full scholarship to Harris Stowe State College in 1988. He went on to finish his basketball career at Webster University. He coached middle school and high school basketball for ten plus years. He even officiated grade school, high school, and men’s basketball leagues for several years. <br /><br />He also has been in a hip-hop group and managed one as well. He uses his knowledge of music and infuses it with his novels. Along with his novel My Invisible Father, he has produced an EP album titled Invisible to accompany the book.<br /><br />Jaer lives in a suburb just outside of St. Louis with his wife and daughter. He also has three grown children.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d8a9567e78f854e7efc255f96ada79e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Jaer Armstead-Jones has been a middle school English teacher in the St. Louis area since 2007 (known as Mr. Jarrod Jones). He earned a bachelor’s degree in media communications from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri, and a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. 

Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning desire to write books for middle grade and high school teens that they can relate to, find enjoyment in, and books that are alluring to keep them in a state of suspense. My Invisible Father is his first novel. He has also written for a local St. Louis newspaper as a reporter/writer covering stories from politics, to sports and education, to business.

Jaer has worked with teens in a number of capacities since 1993: as a youth minister, in 2004 as a youth facilitator at a juvenile correctional facility, and in 2007 he started his teaching career at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, Missouri, and in 2016 at Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves, Missouri.

In 2015, he began working at the St. Louis County Public Library as a librarian. Jaer’s thoughts on being a librarian: “Working at this library is the absolute best part-time job ever, especially for a wanna-be writer like me.”

Jaer was a high school basketball player at University City High School and earned a full scholarship to Harris Stowe State College in 1988. He went on to finish his basketball career at Webster University. He coached middle school and high school basketball for ten plus years. He even officiated grade school, high school, and men’s basketball leagues for several years. 

He also has been in a hip-hop group and managed one as well. He uses his knowledge of music and infuses it with his novels. Along with his novel My Invisible Father, he has produced an EP album titled Invisible to accompany the book.

Jaer lives in a suburb just outside of St. Louis with his wife and daughter. He also has three grown children.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d8a9567e78f854e7efc255f96ada79e.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Valerie F. Leonard-NonProfit Utopia, LLC</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/valerie-f-leonard-nonprofit-utopia-llc</link><description><![CDATA[Valerie F. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College and a Master of Management with concentrations in finance and marketing from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is the former Vice-Chair of the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation’s Social Capital Committee.<br /><br />Valerie F. Leonard is an expert in community and organizational development with a mission to strengthen the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve through technical assistance, specialized workshops, and organizational development. Her clientele is diverse and includes institutions, emerging organizations, small businesses, and churches.<br /><br />Valerie recently launched Nonprofit Utopia, LLC. Nonprofit Utopia is a community of emerging nonprofit leaders that provides a safe environment in which members can innovate, speak candidly about the issues and concerns they face daily, and share ideas and resources. <br /><br />Valerie is the host of Nonprofit Utopia blog radio talk show, f.ka. Nonprofit "U", an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building, and organizational development. Nonprofit  Utopia is downloaded in 90 countries around the world and is top-ranked in BlogTalkRadio’s non-profit category. The show is also among Player FM’s Top 36 Nonprofit Podcasts for 2018.<br /><br />Valerie has considerable experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Prior to starting her consulting practice, she spearheaded the spin-off of a community-based grant-making organization from a family foundation and became its founding executive director; managed site planning and development activities for Jewel- Osco stores in Chicago and the six collar counties; coordinated financing in excess of $100 million for construction, renovation and major capital equipment purchases for the Mount Sinai Health System; and developed marketing strategies for New York City’s $6 billion general obligation bond program.<br /><br />Valerie is a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Illinois’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program, where she has taught courses in operations management, strategic management, finance, program design and evaluation, and proposal writing for government grants.  Valerie is also an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University's Heller College of Business, teaching new ventures and social entrepreneurship.<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/ab73c92a-07d4-35a6-adc3-521fc9474de5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:46:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43892634/valerie_leonard8uzk9.mp3" length="82057586" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Valerie F. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College and a Master of Management with concentrations in finance and marketing from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is the former Vice-Chair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Valerie F. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College and a Master of Management with concentrations in finance and marketing from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is the former Vice-Chair of the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation’s Social Capital Committee.<br /><br />Valerie F. Leonard is an expert in community and organizational development with a mission to strengthen the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve through technical assistance, specialized workshops, and organizational development. Her clientele is diverse and includes institutions, emerging organizations, small businesses, and churches.<br /><br />Valerie recently launched Nonprofit Utopia, LLC. Nonprofit Utopia is a community of emerging nonprofit leaders that provides a safe environment in which members can innovate, speak candidly about the issues and concerns they face daily, and share ideas and resources. <br /><br />Valerie is the host of Nonprofit Utopia blog radio talk show, f.ka. Nonprofit "U", an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building, and organizational development. Nonprofit  Utopia is downloaded in 90 countries around the world and is top-ranked in BlogTalkRadio’s non-profit category. The show is also among Player FM’s Top 36 Nonprofit Podcasts for 2018.<br /><br />Valerie has considerable experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Prior to starting her consulting practice, she spearheaded the spin-off of a community-based grant-making organization from a family foundation and became its founding executive director; managed site planning and development activities for Jewel- Osco stores in Chicago and the six collar counties; coordinated financing in excess of $100 million for construction, renovation and major capital equipment purchases for the Mount Sinai Health System; and developed marketing strategies for New York City’s $6 billion general obligation bond program.<br /><br />Valerie is a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Illinois’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program, where she has taught courses in operations management, strategic management, finance, program design and evaluation, and proposal writing for government grants.  Valerie is also an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University's Heller College of Business, teaching new ventures and social entrepreneurship.<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3419</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97535cfa96ed02d0faf080ddbc4a22be.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Valerie F. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College and a Master of Management with concentrations in finance and marketing from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is the former Vice-Chair of the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation’s Social Capital Committee.

Valerie F. Leonard is an expert in community and organizational development with a mission to strengthen the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve through technical assistance, specialized workshops, and organizational development. Her clientele is diverse and includes institutions, emerging organizations, small businesses, and churches.

Valerie recently launched Nonprofit Utopia, LLC. Nonprofit Utopia is a community of emerging nonprofit leaders that provides a safe environment in which members can innovate, speak candidly about the issues and concerns they face daily, and share ideas and resources. 

Valerie is the host of Nonprofit Utopia blog radio talk show, f.ka. Nonprofit "U", an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building, and organizational development. Nonprofit  Utopia is downloaded in 90 countries around the world and is top-ranked in BlogTalkRadio’s non-profit category. The show is also among Player FM’s Top 36 Nonprofit Podcasts for 2018.

Valerie has considerable experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Prior to starting her consulting practice, she spearheaded the spin-off of a community-based grant-making organization from a family foundation and became its founding executive director; managed site planning and development activities for Jewel- Osco stores in Chicago and the six collar counties; coordinated financing in excess of $100 million for construction, renovation and major capital equipment purchases for the Mount Sinai Health System; and developed marketing strategies for New York City’s $6 billion general obligation bond program.

Valerie is a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Illinois’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program, where she has taught courses in operations management, strategic management, finance, program design and evaluation, and proposal writing for government grants.  Valerie is also an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University's Heller College of Business, teaching new ventures and social entrepreneurship.

 </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97535cfa96ed02d0faf080ddbc4a22be.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Shaun Eli Breidbart- America's smartest stand-up comedian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/shaun-eli-breidbart-americas-smartest-st</link><description><![CDATA[Shaun Eli Breidbart is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's  Wharton School of Business.  You can watch his videos and read some of his writings, including satirical political essays and hundreds of jokes he’s written for late-night television, on his website BrainChampagne.com where his slogan “Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Mindssm” rings true.<br /><br />Shaun Eli has rightfully been called one of America’s smartest comics. Whether it’s a story about dining with a vegetarian or successfully fighting a parking ticket, master storyteller Shaun Eli shows you that there’s hilarity in the ordinary if you approach life with a comedic warp. Job interviews? Serving on the NYC criminal jury? How about the Ten Commandments? For just about anything he’s experienced Shaun has a hilarious story at the ready.<br /><br />With a sense of humor, that’s both cheerful and universal Shaun has headlined shows on five continents. His jokes have been quoted everywhere from the New York Post to Readers Digest to Healthcare Finance News. In both Reform Judaism magazine and the Christian Science Monitor, where he was the subject of the cover story. He’s been featured on CareerBuilder.com and CNN, in local papers like the Scarsdale Inquirer and the Asbury Park Press and in the college papers the Yale Daily News and the Daily Pennsylvanian. Even in The Journal of Irreproducible Results, a scientific humor magazine. Yes, there is one. And his group The Ivy League of Comedy was the subject of a front-page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer.<br /><br />More than just smart, funny, and clever, Shaun is determined to express his opinion passionately, not surprising for someone who wrote his first satirical essay at age ten. When profiled in Fortune magazine “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno quoted one of Shaun’s jokes, citing it as an example of the type of “smart comedy” he’s happy to include in his opening monologue. Jay and other late-night hosts used Shaun’s topical material in their monologues for almost two decades.<br /><br />Outside the world of comedy, Shaun was a world-class athlete in two obscure sports (rowing and dragon-boat racing), worked as a lifeguard instructor, and is an instrument-rated pilot. He is also an award-winning economic forecaster who once sold his car to a hitchhiker.<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/5fdf9a1f-08ec-3b0d-a7d4-7e92be6fdec5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:19:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43892632/2_shaun_eli_mixdown82hjq.mp3" length="76094185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shaun Eli Breidbart is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's  Wharton School of Business.  You can watch his videos and read some of his writings, including satirical political essays and hundreds of jokes he’s written for late-night...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shaun Eli Breidbart is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's  Wharton School of Business.  You can watch his videos and read some of his writings, including satirical political essays and hundreds of jokes he’s written for late-night television, on his website BrainChampagne.com where his slogan “Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Mindssm” rings true.<br /><br />Shaun Eli has rightfully been called one of America’s smartest comics. Whether it’s a story about dining with a vegetarian or successfully fighting a parking ticket, master storyteller Shaun Eli shows you that there’s hilarity in the ordinary if you approach life with a comedic warp. Job interviews? Serving on the NYC criminal jury? How about the Ten Commandments? For just about anything he’s experienced Shaun has a hilarious story at the ready.<br /><br />With a sense of humor, that’s both cheerful and universal Shaun has headlined shows on five continents. His jokes have been quoted everywhere from the New York Post to Readers Digest to Healthcare Finance News. In both Reform Judaism magazine and the Christian Science Monitor, where he was the subject of the cover story. He’s been featured on CareerBuilder.com and CNN, in local papers like the Scarsdale Inquirer and the Asbury Park Press and in the college papers the Yale Daily News and the Daily Pennsylvanian. Even in The Journal of Irreproducible Results, a scientific humor magazine. Yes, there is one. And his group The Ivy League of Comedy was the subject of a front-page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer.<br /><br />More than just smart, funny, and clever, Shaun is determined to express his opinion passionately, not surprising for someone who wrote his first satirical essay at age ten. When profiled in Fortune magazine “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno quoted one of Shaun’s jokes, citing it as an example of the type of “smart comedy” he’s happy to include in his opening monologue. Jay and other late-night hosts used Shaun’s topical material in their monologues for almost two decades.<br /><br />Outside the world of comedy, Shaun was a world-class athlete in two obscure sports (rowing and dragon-boat racing), worked as a lifeguard instructor, and is an instrument-rated pilot. He is also an award-winning economic forecaster who once sold his car to a hitchhiker.<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3175</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f355e0ca946259c7b330e24a69d153b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Shaun Eli Breidbart is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's  Wharton School of Business.  You can watch his videos and read some of his writings, including satirical political essays and hundreds of jokes he’s written for late-night television, on his website BrainChampagne.com where his slogan “Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Mindssm” rings true.

Shaun Eli has rightfully been called one of America’s smartest comics. Whether it’s a story about dining with a vegetarian or successfully fighting a parking ticket, master storyteller Shaun Eli shows you that there’s hilarity in the ordinary if you approach life with a comedic warp. Job interviews? Serving on the NYC criminal jury? How about the Ten Commandments? For just about anything he’s experienced Shaun has a hilarious story at the ready.

With a sense of humor, that’s both cheerful and universal Shaun has headlined shows on five continents. His jokes have been quoted everywhere from the New York Post to Readers Digest to Healthcare Finance News. In both Reform Judaism magazine and the Christian Science Monitor, where he was the subject of the cover story. He’s been featured on CareerBuilder.com and CNN, in local papers like the Scarsdale Inquirer and the Asbury Park Press and in the college papers the Yale Daily News and the Daily Pennsylvanian. Even in The Journal of Irreproducible Results, a scientific humor magazine. Yes, there is one. And his group The Ivy League of Comedy was the subject of a front-page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

More than just smart, funny, and clever, Shaun is determined to express his opinion passionately, not surprising for someone who wrote his first satirical essay at age ten. When profiled in Fortune magazine “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno quoted one of Shaun’s jokes, citing it as an example of the type of “smart comedy” he’s happy to include in his opening monologue. Jay and other late-night hosts used Shaun’s topical material in their monologues for almost two decades.

Outside the world of comedy, Shaun was a world-class athlete in two obscure sports (rowing and dragon-boat racing), worked as a lifeguard instructor, and is an instrument-rated pilot. He is also an award-winning economic forecaster who once sold his car to a hitchhiker.

 </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f355e0ca946259c7b330e24a69d153b.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Dupree Foster- Certified Confidence Coach</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/dupree-foster-certified-confidence-coach</link><description><![CDATA[Dupree Foster is a "certified confidence coach" who has for nearly 20 years served his community as both "Emergency Medical Technician and Police Officer".  He currently serves as the full-time recruiter for the Chesapeake Police Department, where he is responsible for marketing the department and attracting those who have the heart to serve others. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Longwood University in Farmville, Va. It was there where he served in various campus ministry leadership roles.<br /><br />Dupree Foster believes everyone has unique gifts, skills, talents, and abilities that this world needs. The problem is many of us lack the Purposeful Development of our mindset to reach the full potential that God desires for us. When he discovered this, it changed his life who used to be shy, lacked self-confidence, and terrified of public speaking. <br /><br />Dupree Foster has a passion for bringing the best out of people through coaching. He posts weekly videos on his YouTube channel under his name "Dupree Foster". On his channel, he shares his life and how God allows him to grow through challenges to become his best self.  He stands amazed at how He has changed my own life and prays for all people to experience the love of Christ. He empowers people to become their very best in each endeavor.  Dupree lives in Virginia with his wife and two children and is working towards starting his own speaking and coaching business.<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/36dbddae-254c-398a-a460-0d197ed1f202</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:57:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43670489/dupree_foster_final858vh.mp3" length="83638692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dupree Foster is a "certified confidence coach" who has for nearly 20 years served his community as both "Emergency Medical Technician and Police Officer".  He currently serves as the full-time recruiter for the Chesapeake Police Department, where he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dupree Foster is a "certified confidence coach" who has for nearly 20 years served his community as both "Emergency Medical Technician and Police Officer".  He currently serves as the full-time recruiter for the Chesapeake Police Department, where he is responsible for marketing the department and attracting those who have the heart to serve others. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Longwood University in Farmville, Va. It was there where he served in various campus ministry leadership roles.<br /><br />Dupree Foster believes everyone has unique gifts, skills, talents, and abilities that this world needs. The problem is many of us lack the Purposeful Development of our mindset to reach the full potential that God desires for us. When he discovered this, it changed his life who used to be shy, lacked self-confidence, and terrified of public speaking. <br /><br />Dupree Foster has a passion for bringing the best out of people through coaching. He posts weekly videos on his YouTube channel under his name "Dupree Foster". On his channel, he shares his life and how God allows him to grow through challenges to become his best self.  He stands amazed at how He has changed my own life and prays for all people to experience the love of Christ. He empowers people to become their very best in each endeavor.  Dupree lives in Virginia with his wife and two children and is working towards starting his own speaking and coaching business.<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3485</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3a69714276c499683efa90a789bc42f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Dupree Foster is a "certified confidence coach" who has for nearly 20 years served his community as both "Emergency Medical Technician and Police Officer".  He currently serves as the full-time recruiter for the Chesapeake Police Department, where he is responsible for marketing the department and attracting those who have the heart to serve others. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Longwood University in Farmville, Va. It was there where he served in various campus ministry leadership roles.

Dupree Foster believes everyone has unique gifts, skills, talents, and abilities that this world needs. The problem is many of us lack the Purposeful Development of our mindset to reach the full potential that God desires for us. When he discovered this, it changed his life who used to be shy, lacked self-confidence, and terrified of public speaking. 

Dupree Foster has a passion for bringing the best out of people through coaching. He posts weekly videos on his YouTube channel under his name "Dupree Foster". On his channel, he shares his life and how God allows him to grow through challenges to become his best self.  He stands amazed at how He has changed my own life and prays for all people to experience the love of Christ. He empowers people to become their very best in each endeavor.  Dupree lives in Virginia with his wife and two children and is working towards starting his own speaking and coaching business.

 </googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3a69714276c499683efa90a789bc42f.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item><item><title>Andrew Robinson--Faith-based fundraising</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/13918219/andrew-robinson-faith-based-fundraising</link><description><![CDATA[Andrew Robison is President of Petrus Development. As an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community, Andrew has worked for over 12 years in development roles in Catholic campus ministry, higher education, and academic medicine. Previously at the Texas A&M Foundation, St. Thomas More Newman Center at Ohio State University, and St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University, Andrew welcomed the opportunity to lead Petrus Development and impact more campus ministries around the country. Andrew has a strong passion for Catholic campus ministry and enjoys helping directors and staff build a vision for the future and implement the practices and systems that will help them achieve their goals.  Andrew has 2 bachelor's degrees in history and business and a master's in philanthropy and development.<br /><br />Andrew informs the audience that 'fundraising" is about story-telling, which means finding ways to connect people to what they like and do to what you do.  One must build genuine, authentic relationships. The art and science of fund-raising are both building relationships and being intentional.  His organization supports "giving for a place of abundance and not from a space of scarcity".  Developing relationships with intention are critical skill set values when it comes to fund-raising. Education can open us up in ways that we otherwise would not imagine. His background helped him pivot nicely into becoming president of Petrus Development.<br /><br />When not working with clients, Andrew loves spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Annabel and Nora. He also has a healthy appetite for adventure, particularly when it comes to biking, snowboarding, road trips, and triathlons.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">oginspirationpodcast.podbean.com/a5dd5588-9fd8-3a4a-a3f3-e09cc20dcbce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:00:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43443453/andrew_rob_episode_rect99jhk.mp3" length="87721998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Monowar Hossain</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Andrew Robison is President of Petrus Development. As an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community, Andrew has worked for over 12 years in development roles in Catholic campus ministry, higher education, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrew Robison is President of Petrus Development. As an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community, Andrew has worked for over 12 years in development roles in Catholic campus ministry, higher education, and academic medicine. Previously at the Texas A&M Foundation, St. Thomas More Newman Center at Ohio State University, and St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University, Andrew welcomed the opportunity to lead Petrus Development and impact more campus ministries around the country. Andrew has a strong passion for Catholic campus ministry and enjoys helping directors and staff build a vision for the future and implement the practices and systems that will help them achieve their goals.  Andrew has 2 bachelor's degrees in history and business and a master's in philanthropy and development.<br /><br />Andrew informs the audience that 'fundraising" is about story-telling, which means finding ways to connect people to what they like and do to what you do.  One must build genuine, authentic relationships. The art and science of fund-raising are both building relationships and being intentional.  His organization supports "giving for a place of abundance and not from a space of scarcity".  Developing relationships with intention are critical skill set values when it comes to fund-raising. Education can open us up in ways that we otherwise would not imagine. His background helped him pivot nicely into becoming president of Petrus Development.<br /><br />When not working with clients, Andrew loves spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Annabel and Nora. He also has a healthy appetite for adventure, particularly when it comes to biking, snowboarding, road trips, and triathlons.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3661</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89efb6ab190fef8d5a06661f935fad81.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><googleplay:author>Monowar Hossain</googleplay:author><googleplay:description>Andrew Robison is President of Petrus Development. As an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community, Andrew has worked for over 12 years in development roles in Catholic campus ministry, higher education, and academic medicine. Previously at the Texas A&amp;M Foundation, St. Thomas More Newman Center at Ohio State University, and St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&amp;M University, Andrew welcomed the opportunity to lead Petrus Development and impact more campus ministries around the country. Andrew has a strong passion for Catholic campus ministry and enjoys helping directors and staff build a vision for the future and implement the practices and systems that will help them achieve their goals.  Andrew has 2 bachelor's degrees in history and business and a master's in philanthropy and development.

Andrew informs the audience that 'fundraising" is about story-telling, which means finding ways to connect people to what they like and do to what you do.  One must build genuine, authentic relationships. The art and science of fund-raising are both building relationships and being intentional.  His organization supports "giving for a place of abundance and not from a space of scarcity".  Developing relationships with intention are critical skill set values when it comes to fund-raising. Education can open us up in ways that we otherwise would not imagine. His background helped him pivot nicely into becoming president of Petrus Development.

When not working with clients, Andrew loves spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Annabel and Nora. He also has a healthy appetite for adventure, particularly when it comes to biking, snowboarding, road trips, and triathlons.</googleplay:description><googleplay:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89efb6ab190fef8d5a06661f935fad81.jpg"/><googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit></item></channel></rss>
