[Music] Howdy. Howdy. So, I It's kind of crazy to be here, but I have been a long haul trucker, a cowboy, a beekeeper. I've worked tons of bluecollar jobs over the past decade. And I somehow managed to also find myself as a photographer and now director. And I've kind of zigzagged over the years back and forth between the two. And I ended up working on stories for the New York Times, Time magazine, um, different brands, different companies. And it's funny because I feel like I ended up realizing that I neve ...

Racial Discrimination & Black Experiences - Black students are more likely to experience racial discrimination than non-black peers, especially at less diverse institutions [2] - One in four (25%) black employees have experienced racial discrimination due to their race, based on a 2021 Gallup study [2] - Blackness is often discussed with a deficit-oriented mindset, exemplified by questions dismissing the continued relevance of addressing racism, HBCUs, or Black History Month [10] Poetry & Pedagogy - Poetry serves as a means to preserve history, share culture, tell stories, and inform the masses [13] - Poetry can be integrated with pedagogy to help students understand the nuances of blackness and black identity [14][15] - Freeverse, prose, and personal stories can be used to assess student learning, amplify black voices, and create spaces that center black joy and culture [16] - Poetry is passion, purpose, intellect, and resistance [17] Social Justice & Black Identity - Activism will continue to oppose systems that disenfranchise people within the African diaspora as long as acts of injustice exist [12] - Black experiences are real, and poetry transcends beyond the confines of a classroom [19] - Historically white institutions may be complacent in addressing the needs of black students, staff, and faculty [18]

According [Music] to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, men commit 90% of all homicides worldwide. 90% of all murders committed by men. The same report says that in the United States, men account for 90% of all prisoners, many of whom are less than 30 years of age.young men incarcerated in droves. These numbers are more than just statistics. For me, they read like a desperate plea for help.What does it mean to be a man. A question that is central to any conversation about masculinity. A question ...

What if changing the world was as simple as eating a taco. I know it sounds completely ridiculous, but stick with me because food has the power to do more than just fill our stomachs. It can connect, transform, and even build entire communities.Think about it. Our whole lives revolve around food, vacations, family gatherings, even that age-old debate of what are we eating for dinner. But food isn't just sustenance.It's a thread that connects us all. Have you ever had a really bad day, a hard week, or an awf ...

We do some work for the money and some for the honor and privilege of doing the work. And if you're lucky, you get to do both. So, what do you do.It's one of the first questions we're asked. Um, what do you do for a living. I've been lucky to do some of to do work in some of the bigger industries that the city is known for.um big media, big tech, big academia. And I'm ready to go with that question because that's one of the easiest ways that people feel like they know your whole life in a nutshell and what ...

Um good morning ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Um why am I here. I'm here to share with you seven chapters of life that is taught to me by just baking bread.This is not just any food. It is a story. It is science. It is an art.And most of all, it's a metaphor of life. I'm a humble baker. What's that I do.I convert simple ingredients like flour, water, salt and yeast to something very beautiful and meaningful. In my part of the country, the thyme is also considered to be one of the ingredient. I'm a b ...

Okay, hands up if you've ever said yes to an invitation and then immediately pray for a snowstorm to cancel it so you wouldn't have to go. We've all heard the advice, set boundaries, say no more often. No to overcommitting to work that doesn't fit our lifestyle to the people pleasing that drains us.But there's one thing you can say no to that makes the biggest positive impact on your well-being. And yet most people are not saying no to this. It's the no that adds the most joy. The no that creates the deepes ...

Core Message - The "gap," representing challenging or unexpected situations, is presented as a valuable opportunity for growth and development, not just a setback [5][9][18] - Embracing the gap leads to the development of grit, the formation of alliances, and the gaining of perspective, all crucial for success [10][12][15] Entrepreneurial Insights - Success in entrepreneurship requires more than just endurance; it necessitates a mindset shift to recognize the value within challenging situations [9] - Entrepreneurs are often hesitant to seek help, but the "gap" highlights the necessity of collaboration and building a strong network of allies [13] - Teams that embrace clarity and flexible decision-making outperform their peers by 30% [16] Failure and Growth - Failure is an inherent part of the "gap," and the way it is perceived determines future success; it can be either a finality or fuel for growth [19][20] - Startups often fail due to gaps in leadership, collaboration, and perspective, rather than product flaws; CB Insights indicates a 70% failure rate [17] Personal Development - The "gap" is a universal experience, not limited to entrepreneurs, and can manifest in various forms, such as professional setbacks or personal challenges [19] - Embracing the "gap" and allowing it to shape one's path is essential for personal growth and achieving one's potential [23][24]

You're not good enough, Cindy. I have heard those words all over every year my entire life. when I was a walk-on at the University of Miami on the women's golf team, when I played on the LPGA tour, and even 25 years later when I tried to qualify and make a comeback on the Legends Tour of the LPGA, you're not good enough. Have you ever had somebody say something like that to you? >> Maybe. Have you even said those words to yourself? I call those voices the committee of they. Yeah, I said the committee of the ...

breath, right. I want you to take a deep breath and think [Music] of hands. Who's singing that jingle. Who remembers that jingle.We know you all. Doesn't it just make you smile. >> Doesn't it just make you feel good. Don't you feel a little bit childlike even too.Here's a fun fact for you. You were all Toys R Us kids at one point. Why.Because kids are born knowing how to do two things with sheer brilliance, and that's play and feel. Recently I read an article on learning toplay. com that said this said from ...