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Tune in to our latest interview on WomensRadio, featuring the vibrant Christine Baumgartner, as she discusses how to make the most of your time and infuse fun into your life! 💡🎈 Christine Baumgarter is a “love” coach…not a love-match-maker, She has made an artform of working with singles who are frustrated with their dating life and are (finally) ready to tackle what keeps love away — so that they can attract and experience a loving partner “match!” Christine gained a reputation as one of the first and most excellent coaches working with John Gray (Men are from Mars, Women Are From Venus). She is found at www.ThePerfectCatch.com. Christine Baumgartner on LinkedIn, The Perfect Coach on Facebook, CoachChristineBaumgartner on Instagram, ThePerfectCoach on Twitter and on YouTube(@coachChristineBaumgartner/playlists). Also at https://lnkd.in/e3np44Gf. 🔊 To watch more interviews with Christine, click the Links below: 1. Christine Baumgartner Helps Singles Get Rid of Love Barriers https://lnkd.in/ePxUPngw 2. Getting Women to Speak Up https://lnkd.in/e-kSsebB 3. How to Create and Alter "Agreements" in a Close Working Relationship, Especially with Men and Women? https://lnkd.in/eKekWmHs 4. Personality Styles Key to Better Relationships https://lnkd.in/e2cR5n-8 5. How Women and Men can Co-Create? https://lnkd.in/ePSy4NXe 6. Male and Female Approaches in Business. What works? And, Why? https://lnkd.in/e7irwz5s 7. Women and Men: Learning to Communicate Effectively for a Happy Ending https://lnkd.in/euQhFNYW 8. Collaboration Can Lead to Partnership https://lnkd.in/e6eyyXsb 9. Trying to "Fix" Things? Don't Rush to "Confusions!" https://lnkd.in/e2gRXhs8 10. Don't Stop https://lnkd.in/exETbzPs 11. Working Too Hard? Give Yourself a Break. You might need to Alter! https://lnkd.in/edrzjHdb 12. Ask for Help! Yes, You Can. Yes, You Should. Here's How! https://lnkd.in/ePwQYbYJ 💬 Join the Conversation: Share your experiences with time management and finding joy in your life! How do you balance responsibilities and fun? Use #TimeForFun #JoyfulLiving to join the conversation and inspire others. Ask Christine your burning Questions! Email us at [email protected] 🙏 Thank you, Christine Baumgartner, for your invaluable insights on making time for fun. Let's embrace the moments of joy and make the most of the time we've created! 🌟🎉 #TimeForFun #JoyfulLiving #LifeBalance 🌈 www.audioacrobat.com Unlock the power of your voice with AudioAcrobat! 🎙️ Dive into seamless audio recording, podcasting, and more. Sign up today and enjoy a FREE 30-day subscription. Start your journey to captivating content creation now! 🎧

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When the American Journalism Project launched five years ago, our mandate was to create the conditions for community-led nonprofit news organizations to sustainably provide the journalism our democracy requires. Today, I’m pleased to share our 2024 Impact Report, a look at the progress we’ve made since our inception. In the five years since our launch, we’ve raised $175 million from national and local philanthropy, and built a portfolio of 44 nonprofit local news organizations —  diverse in size, scope, reach and leadership. Some highlights from the report: -In the last year alone, our portfolio of 44 grantee organizations generated $86 million in revenue — a 36% increase over their 2022 revenue. -Year over year, the organizations in our portfolio are seeing a 58% median growth. -And this growth is leading to more journalism – last year, our portfolio of grantees employed 568 editorial and newsroom staff – an 18% increase over 2022. Organizations are growing, diversifying their revenue, adding journalists, and strengthening their communities. I’m proud of the progress the portfolio has made, and remain clear-eyed about the future. This report sheds light on how far we’ve come and sets the stage for what’s ahead. I hope you'll take a moment to read it. https://lnkd.in/eipwwhxN

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A chunk of my business is writing for regional parenting and women's magazines. In fact, I recently won an award from the San Diego Press Club's Excellence in Journalism Awards in the Science/Technology category. I'm always looking for new publications to write for, so get in touch if you have any ideas. Here's my latest feature in Oregon Family Magazine's November issue. How to Choose the Best Volunteer Activities for Your Family https://lnkd.in/etVF75HT

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As I see more posts on what #NoPaidLeaveCostMe, I can't imagine the difficult journey that NICU parents without any paid leave have endured. The current paid family leave laws already overlook the additional time needed for NICU parents to bring their warrior infants home. Much less not having any at all? It's unfathomable. Resurfacing my op-ed in CalMatters from last year, which shares a bit more about our journey and why we need #PaidLeaveForAll – including a specific NICU leave. https://lnkd.in/gvfTNYGu

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We know the "global gag rule" harms women's health. But it's hard to do journalism tells the bigger systems story. (Spoiler alert: Systems-level harms don't end when Democrats are in office. No outcome tomorrow solves these problems, or absolves us.) That systems story is about how US politics undermine other countries' health sovereignty; how they fuel anti-abortion movements abroad; how they "create a chilling effect." The last one is a common talking point, but there's not a lot of journalism that gets inside the self-doubt and -censorship providers and organizations adopt for their own survival—or has the goods to show what that means when it replicates across a system, affecting care across the board. Christine Mungai told that story, and I'm immensely proud that it publishes today in Harvard Public Health, and immensely honored to have worked with her on it. She unpacks how US politics have impacted Kenyan health decision-making, especially over the last decade, to exacerbate Kenya's own domestic debates (and legal quagmires) on abortion—all to the detriment of Kenya's women and girls. She also talks with providers and health leaders about how the policy can get in clinicians' and even activists' heads, curtailing care for Kenyans. The vote tomorrow will decide whether we get the "gag rule" back. But even a Harris win won't repair the damage it has done. So no matter who wins tomorrow (or whenever we know), Chris Mungai's article is essential reading. https://lnkd.in/gj4Qwrrq

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Almost 100 speaking proposals for SXSW 2025 have already been entered in the PanelPicker interface. The total will increase significantly over the next three weeks -- final submission deadline is 11:59 pm Pacific Time on the evening of Sunday, July 21. panelpicker.sxsw.com/about Are you interested in entering a speaking proposal for next year's edition of March Magic, but not quite sure how the application process works? Then please watch the video of the hour-long PanelPicker Best Practices / Ask Me Anything online session that happened earlier this week. https://lnkd.in/gYMK8fSK Get more advice on how to craft a winning PanelPicker speaking proposal by attending one of the upcoming Office Hours. These occur July 9, 11, 15, 17, and 19. See the link below for more details and for sign-up information on these Office Hour sessions. https://lnkd.in/g6W2_pAU #sxsw, #sxsw2025, #panelpicker, #sxswpanelpicker, #innovation, #creativity, #speakingopportunity, #speakingopportunities, #opportunity, #thoughtleadership, #leadership, #Austin, #ATX, #AustinTexas, #newideas, #AMA, #askmeanything, #bestpractices, #MarchMagic, #future, #emergingideas, #startups, #technology

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My guest this week on my Reason Foundation Interview podcast is John Mackey the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, who just released his memoir, The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism. As befits the entrepreneur who revolutionized grocery shopping from a grim, pragmatic necessity into an exciting, multi-sensory adventure, Mackey's story is far from conventional and we talk frankly about the failures, successes, and psychedelics he encountered while reshaping how Americans think about food, fitness, and free enterprise. We also discuss Love.Life, the chain of holistic health and wellness clubs he's opening this summer. Here's section headings and an embed of the YouTube version. Go to this link for audio versions and more links: https://lnkd.in/d_UgyfTC 00:00— Introduction 00:48— The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism 03:45— Capitalism disrupts the status quo 07:57— Whole Foods' bumpy start 15:02— How to foster rich environments for capitalism & innovation 19:00— Why socialism ALWAYS fails 21:05— John Mackey's upbringing 26:38— Where is the next generation heading? 29:53— The Capitalism scapegoat 32:36— Ad: BankOnYourself.com 34:27— LSD and other psychedelics 38:15— Applying "Expand into love, don't contract into fear" to business 40:41— Conscious capitalism as a management philosophy 45:45— Unionization at Whole Foods 51:11— The pros & cons of selling Whole Foods to Amazon 59:48— Mackey's new venture: Love.Life 01:05:19— John Mackey's secrets to health 01:09:38— Capitalism: an infinite game

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I’m thrilled to announce that Tara Parker-Pope from The Washington Post will be joining Thrive Global as our Chief Content Officer. Tara was part of the team awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service for coverage of the pandemic, and she’ll bring her deep expertise in health and science journalism to build on our mission of improving health outcomes. As the founding editor of The New York Times’ “Well” and the Well+Being Editor at The Washington Post, Tara’s career has been defined by her commitment to making health information both accessible and actionable. With Tara at the helm, Thrive will be able to accelerate our creation of authoritative, science-backed behavior change content that meets users where they are to support them in their work lives, their home lives and their health. She’ll also be collaborating closely with Thrive AI Health, the new company we’re launching, along with the OpenAI Startup Fund, to build the Thrive AI Health Coach and democratize access to expert-level health coaching at scale. It's also a logical next step for Tara, who says that the pandemic was transformative for her in thinking of ways her work could have an even bigger influence on helping people improve their health. As she put it, "For years my focus in journalism has been to offer readers science-based health information that is both actionable and easy. Now I'm thrilled to be joining the Thrive team and expand this mission to focus on health outcomes and empowering more people to live healthy, happier lives.” Tara couldn’t be joining at a more important time, both for Thrive and for the opportunity before us. As Andreessen Horowitz’s Daisy Wolf and Vijay Pande, PhD wrote recently: “The biggest step changes in human health lie not just in curing every disease, but in revolutionizing the consumer experience. We can markedly improve our health by simplifying health monitoring, ensuring medication adherence, and promoting healthier lifestyles — all areas where traditional healthcare companies have struggled. Tech and consumer-focused disruptors, whose expertise is in user engagement and behavioral change, are well-positioned to reimagine and democratize care, leading to better health outcomes, lower costs, and an empowered population. The challenge is immense, but so is the opportunity." As we push to transform the consumer healthcare experience and use AI to empower people to take control of their health and well-being, improving the consumer experience is the key to the disruption we’re bringing to healthcare, and Tara’s record of creating engaging, actionable, delightful, consumer-grade content is at the heart of that mission. We're thrilled to bring someone with Tara's long record of creating best-in-class health journalism to take on both the challenges and opportunities and have an even bigger impact on health outcomes. Welcome, Tara! 

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A Call to Rethink How We Consume News "In reality, we have found that two sides can simply equal two lies." This powerful quote from our "Perspectives for Progress" challenges each of us to reconsider our expectations of media. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_bTZgR8 How can we, as consumers, demand more truthful representations in media? Let’s raise our voices for change. #MediaLiteracy #SocialJustice #ConsumerPower #EquityInAction

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PR Benefits of Supporting Women’s Health Observances 🚺 Participating in health observances like "Menopause Awareness Month" in October offers powerful PR opportunities for organizations to align with critical social causes. Here’s why it matters: ✅ Enhancing Corporate Image: Showcasing your commitment to women’s health highlights diversity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility. ✅ Engaging a Key Audience: Women over 40 represent a growing and influential demographic. Start meaningful conversations that resonate. ✅ Boosting Employee Relations: Supporting menopause awareness fosters a more inclusive workplace culture, enhancing morale and loyalty. ✅ Gaining Media Attention: Events and content tied to Menopause Awareness Month can attract positive media coverage, aligning your brand with important causes. ✅ Building Customer Loyalty: Consumers want brands supporting social causes, especially those advocating wellness and equality. If your business wants to make an impact this October or around health initiatives, let’s strategize! Contact our team today: [email protected] #PR #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #CorporateResponsibility #InclusiveWorkplace #MediaRelations #CustomerLoyalty https://lnkd.in/gr36Hnwd

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Language in the Press Forward "Closing Local Coverage Gaps" program FAQ warms my heart: Using LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers' definition of sustainability as a framework, we will prioritize outlets that are intentional about their editorial impact, operational resilience, and/or financial health. We will support organizations that have a clear plan for how they will use this investment as a foundational step toward developing and maintaining a long-term business model. https://lnkd.in/eGKFYhGz #impact #localnews #sustainability

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NEW YORK -- After the Royal Baby’s birth earlier this week, speculation about a name was rampant, but over the past 24 hours, more than 391,000 social posts have talked about what the name could be – and ultimately discussing the choice of Archie, according to international social media analytics firm Talkwalker. #Archie #Babysussex #duchessofsussex #meghanmarkle #princeharry #royalbaby #Royalbabystats #Talkwalker

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News organizations seem to be crying "do as I say, not as I do." Admittedly, I'm somewhat amused by the conundrum media companies find themselves in. NPR, The New York Times and NBC News have all been in the news lately for related issues. Traditionally, their bread-and-butter (and mine when I was a journalist) has been to get disgruntled employees to discuss issues inside companies to bring to public attention. That often includes people who've been fired or get fired for speaking to the press without permission. But when these issues are related to their own organizations, these aggressive practices are just fine? Believe me, I've worked as a business reporter as well as at non-media companies so I've lived both sides of this issue. But there is a certain hypocrisy attached to a business model that relies on others breaking ranks and disclosing issues when they squash their own employees for doing the same. So what's the answer? On both sides of the equation, it's a willingness to listen to the concerns of employees and leaders throughout an organization and see where gaps may exist and fixes can be applied. It is true what Brian McGrory of Boston University says that news companies "can't be run by a committee of a thousand." But these are not your stereotypical businesses that can and should use strong-arm tactics to keep the newsroom in line. Reporters, by definition, are conditioned to succeed by doing the exact opposite. #media #leaks #PR #leadership

I am thrilled to announce that Uncloseted Media is officially soliciting freelance pitches. Uncloseted is an LGBTQ news publication that pushes past the headlines with investigative journalism and rigorous analysis. It will launch later this year***. We are looking for: - originally reported stories about the LGBTQ community in the US. Stories that expose injustice, misunderstanding, and hate. Stories that illuminate parts of America's anti-LGBTQ ecosystem that haven't yet been covered (there's lots of low hanging fruit here!).  - Stories with a US focus. International pitches are also welcome but there should be a US-angle.  - Stories that highlight LGBTQ heroes(!) who are pushing back against systems of oppression, inequality, etc.  - Stories in the Bible Belt, Midwest, and red/ rural/ swing states are most welcome.  - Stories that other media outlets may not be covering right now for various reasons (e.g., "too racy," "too taboo," "too niche")  - Political/ election stories that give readers more context to help them make an informed decision come November. For now, we are only accepting pitches for stories in the written word. Please email pitches directly to me at [email protected] Thank you! Spencer *** Uncloseted Media is in a deep fundraising stage right now. To submit a 100% tax deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, follow this link and select "Uncloseted Media" from the dropdown. Donations of all sizes are most welcome: https://lnkd.in/e9zkuFps #journalism #LGBTQjournalism #investigativejournalism

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In March 2023, I wrote about the transphobic language codes ("protection," "saving women's sports") being weaponized to discriminate against Black, brown, masculine, queer, and trans women in sports. Relevant, again, given the highly racist gender panic rampant in #Olympics commentary right now. "Of course, the language of protection, framed as the protection of white women and girls, as code to exact violence against marginalized people is not new. It’s the same language used to police and lynch Black boys and men for generations. The same language materializing in the horrific murder of Emmett Till. It is the same language underlying the paranoid 'great replacement theory' — that racial minorities are plotting to eradicate white people — that has inspired racist mass shootings like the one in Buffalo, New York, in 2022. The language is embedded in America’s culture of whiteness and white supremacy. 'Protecting' the so-called white race means 'protecting' the means of social (re)production, which means controlling bodies to control various populations. This logic of whiteness inextricably informs the policing of female and feminine-presenting bodies and, more critically, the parameters of the gender binary. The white supremacist patriarchy needs the gender binary to remain intact in order for it to survive. So, the strategic reach of the logic extends to legislating and litigating against people considered threats to the gender binary — those who subvert or refuse or queer the binary. The ones who expose the binary as a fallacy." https://lnkd.in/gmu7T6th #feminism #gender #lgbt #trans

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