https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:34 +0000 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:34 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Lucinda Kay hosts Speaking Freely every Sunday morning. You can listen on your radio, online, or here on the podcasts. KINK FM at 6am https://www.kink.fm/ KXL at 7am PST https://www.kxl.com/ Every Sunday we spend a half hour together, leading deeper conversations, talking story with local and global impact. We feature people who take action in the world; people who are passionate about what they do. Send us story ideas: lucinda @ kxl dot com Lucinda Kay hosts Speaking Freely every Sunday morning. You can listen on your radio, online, or here on the podcasts. KINK FM at 6am https://www.kink.fm/ KXL at 7am PST https://www.kxl.com/ Every Sunday we spend a half hour together, leading deeper conve Speaking Freely feeds@soundcloud.com Speaking Freely no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000426652860-u82m19-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff Lucinda Kay hosts Speaking Freely every Sunday morning. You can listen on your radio, online, or here on the podcasts. KINK FM at 6am https://www.kink.fm/ KXL at 7am PST https://www.kxl.com/ Every Sunday we spend a half hour together, leading deeper conversations, talking story with local and global impact. We feature people who take action in the world; people who are passionate about what they do. Send us story ideas: lucinda @ kxl dot com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/689093710 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:53:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/ageless-athlete-how-to-get 00:28:50 Speaking Freely no Book author, Marc Woodard, from Tigard, OR  "Ageless MirrorAthlete “Overweight and Unfit No More”  He's a big advocate of fitness at any age: " Learn how to customize a fit healthy habits and active lifestyle program relevant to your fitness and health goals. Ageless MirrorAthlete reveals the hard to find Industry secrets – showing anyone how to safely, naturally and permanently lose the weight you want while getting fitter and feeling well without increasing health risk." https://www.mirrorathlete.com/ Book author, Marc Woodard, from Tigard, OR  … Book author, Marc Woodard, from Tigard, OR  "Ageless MirrorAthlete “Overweight and Unfit No More”  He's a big advocate of fitness at any age: " Learn how to customize a fit healthy habits and active lifestyle program relevant to your fitness and health goals. Ageless MirrorAthlete reveals the hard to find Industry secrets – showing anyone how to safely, naturally and permanently lose the weight you want while getting fitter and feeling well without increasing health risk." https://www.mirrorathlete.com/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/683514479 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:51:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/ethics-in-everyday-life 00:28:50 Speaking Freely no Ethical decisions spring up every single day. But is it always easy to make the right decision?   Ethics in the workplace is a sticky situation. Your boss may sometimes ask you to do something that's simply wrong, but you might feel compelled to do it because of their authoritative position. What can be done?   Dr. Steven Mintz (www.stevenmintzethics.com), author of Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior, chats about the importance of ethics in the workplace, why sticking to ethical behavior can be difficult at times, and how in the long run it’s beneficial for you to do the right thing. Ethical decisions spring up every single day. But… Ethical decisions spring up every single day. But is it always easy to make the right decision?   Ethics in the workplace is a sticky situation. Your boss may sometimes ask you to do something that's simply wrong, but you might feel compelled to do it because of their authoritative position. What can be done?   Dr. Steven Mintz (www.stevenmintzethics.com), author of Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior, chats about the importance of ethics in the workplace, why sticking to ethical behavior can be difficult at times, and how in the long run it’s beneficial for you to do the right thing. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676351157 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:30:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/working-in-technology-culture-race-gender-experience 00:28:51 Speaking Freely no SEPT 15 - 2019 Portland Women in Technology launch a survey each year and this year, they made changes and uncovered some surprises. In its third year, participants grew from 800 in 2018, to 52,00 in 2019. You can read highlights below and results here: https://stateofthecommunity.pdxwit.org/ “Each year, Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT) captures important data about the tech industry, independent of company, group or association affiliation. Our goal is to deeply understand what it is like for people in the community and to identify themes that need to be addressed. In developing the 2019 survey, we found opportunities to improve the dataset from 2018. We made some substantial changes": - Open the survey up to a national audience - Expand the racial, ethnicity, gender and LGBTQ demographic questions - Layer in questions that identify experiences related to bigotry and racism” SEPT 15 - 2019 Portland Women in Technology launc… SEPT 15 - 2019 Portland Women in Technology launch a survey each year and this year, they made changes and uncovered some surprises. In its third year, participants grew from 800 in 2018, to 52,00 in 2019. You can read highlights below and results here: https://stateofthecommunity.pdxwit.org/ “Each year, Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT) captures important data about the tech industry, independent of company, group or association affiliation. Our goal is to deeply understand what it is like for people in the community and to identify themes that need to be addressed. In developing the 2019 survey, we found opportunities to improve the dataset from 2018. We made some substantial changes": - Open the survey up to a national audience - Expand the racial, ethnicity, gender and LGBTQ demographic questions - Layer in questions that identify experiences related to bigotry and racism” tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676036283 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:32:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/ruby-jewel-and-elephants 00:28:50 Speaking Freely no AUG 25 - 2019 We discuss the partnerships between Portland businesses, that help expand their reach, their promotion, and nurture connection. Ruby Jewel Ice Cream is ready to turn their new test kitchen space into an interactive ice cream hub with drop-in tastings throughout the summer. Customers can meet Founder and Flavor Creator Lisa Herlinger as she handcrafts small batch flavors, mixes new toppings and celebrates the company’s popular ice cream sandwich. Elephants Deli celebrates 40 years! http://www.rubyjewel.com/ https://www.elephantsdeli.com/ AUG 25 - 2019 We discuss the partnerships betwee… AUG 25 - 2019 We discuss the partnerships between Portland businesses, that help expand their reach, their promotion, and nurture connection. Ruby Jewel Ice Cream is ready to turn their new test kitchen space into an interactive ice cream hub with drop-in tastings throughout the summer. Customers can meet Founder and Flavor Creator Lisa Herlinger as she handcrafts small batch flavors, mixes new toppings and celebrates the company’s popular ice cream sandwich. Elephants Deli celebrates 40 years! http://www.rubyjewel.com/ https://www.elephantsdeli.com/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676036265 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:32:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/talking-your-kids-through-mass-shootings 00:28:50 Speaking Freely no SEPT 1 - 2019 Children are not in a bubble, and it’s not helpful for parents to pretend these violent crimes are not happening. Don’t pretend it doesn’t exist - ask them what they think, help them understand their feelings, and teach the importance of tolerance and respect for those who don’t share their same feelings. During a time where it may be difficult to feel safe in public, it is even more crucial that our kids have a safe place to share their thoughts. Childcare Expert, Florence Ann Romano shares how to best approach talking to kids after tragic events. https://www.windycitynanny.com/ SEPT 1 - 2019 Children are not in a bubble, and i… SEPT 1 - 2019 Children are not in a bubble, and it’s not helpful for parents to pretend these violent crimes are not happening. Don’t pretend it doesn’t exist - ask them what they think, help them understand their feelings, and teach the importance of tolerance and respect for those who don’t share their same feelings. During a time where it may be difficult to feel safe in public, it is even more crucial that our kids have a safe place to share their thoughts. Childcare Expert, Florence Ann Romano shares how to best approach talking to kids after tragic events. https://www.windycitynanny.com/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676036250 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:32:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/kxl-the-faceoff/love-lemonade 00:28:50 Speaking Freely no SEPT 8 - 2019 For many foster parents, school supplies are just another expense and task to get through in addition to the court appointments, clean clothes, doctor visits, childcare, etc. Foster parents have a lot on their plates. Allie Roth, founder and president of With Love, and Lindsay McDonnel, program director at Project Lemonade, discuss solutions ton help foster families get ready for the school year. https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/ https://www.withloveoregon.org/ SEPT 8 - 2019 For many foster parents, school su… SEPT 8 - 2019 For many foster parents, school supplies are just another expense and task to get through in addition to the court appointments, clean clothes, doctor visits, childcare, etc. Foster parents have a lot on their plates. Allie Roth, founder and president of With Love, and Lindsay McDonnel, program director at Project Lemonade, discuss solutions ton help foster families get ready for the school year. https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/ https://www.withloveoregon.org/