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Elizabeth Vargas - host of new show Elizabeth Vargas Reports on NewsNation Apr 06, 2023

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ELIZABETH VARGAS BIO
Elizabeth Vargas will anchor "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," an hour-long weekday news program debuting April 3, 2023 on NewsNation. Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations, and conducting newsmaker interviews. She is currently host of "iCrime," a half-hour syndicated crime series that is broadcast on WPIX-TV in New York and other stations nationwide. Vargas has also served as the host of "America's Most Wanted" on Fox TV. She previously hosted the hit newsmagazine show "20/20" on ABC for 15 years, served as Co-Anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight," and was a news anchor and frequent host of "Good Morning America." She also hosted "A&E Investigates," doing a series of documentaries that still air on Hulu. In 2016, Vargas released her memoir, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, which spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and won numerous awards. Vargas is a member of the board of directors for the non-profit Partnership to End Addiction and hosts "Heart of the Matter," a podcast focused on addiction, recovery, and the stigma so many face in their effort to heal.
ABOUT ELIZABETH VARGAS REPORTS
NewsNation, America's fastest growing cable news network, announced that Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas will anchor "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," an hour-long weekday news program debuting April 3, 2023 (6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT) from a new state-of-the-art studio in New York City. "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" will feature one-on-one interviews with headline makers across the country and on-the-ground reporting by NewsNation's team of seasoned journalists. Additionally, Ms. Vargas will serve as a regular contributor to NewsNation's daytime and primetime lineup of news, analysis and talk programming. "Elizabeth Vargas is by far one of the most talented journalists working in television news today," said Michael Corn, President of News at NewsNation. "We're confident that Elizabeth's honest and empathetic interview style, coupled with her determination to get to the heart of important stories, will strike a chord with viewers as we continue delivering on NewsNation's promise to bring you news you can trust." Ms. Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews. She is currently host of "iCrime," a half-hour syndicated crime series that is broadcast on WPIX-TV in New York and other stations nationwide. Ms. Vargas has also served as the host of "America's Most Wanted" on Fox TV. She previously hosted the hit newsmagazine show "20/20" on ABC for 15 years, served as co-anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight," and was a news anchor and frequent host of "Good Morning America." She also hosted "Cults and Extreme Belief," a series of documentaries that still air on Hulu. "I am thrilled to join the NewsNation team. The mission of NewsNation is more important now than ever - delivering the news and newsmakers to all of America, and to cover the issues that truly matter to everyone, everywhere. I can't wait to begin," commented Ms. Vargas.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/
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Neil King Jr. - American Ramble: A Walk Of Memory And Renewal Apr 05, 2023

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In this episode, we explore Neil King Jr.'s stunning memoir, American Ramble, which recounts his 26-day journey from Washington, D.C., to New York City, and the insights he gained about America's shared ground and personal renewal along the way.
Neil King Jr. is a former national security reporter and editor for the Wall Street Journal He was deeply involved in the coverage of 9/11 that won the JournalNew York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal and many others. American Ramble is his first book. He lives in New York City and Washington, D.C.
ABOUT AMERICAN RAMBLE
A stunning, revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City-an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground.
Neil King Jr.'s desire to walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City began as a whim and soon became an obsession. By the spring of 2021, events had intervened that gave his desire greater urgency. His neighborhood still reeled from the January 6th insurrection. Covid lockdowns and a rancorous election had deepened America's divides. Neil himself bore the imprints of a long battle with cancer. Determined to rediscover what matters in life and to see our national story with new eyes, Neil turned north with a small satchel on his back and one mission in mind: To pay close attention to the land he crossed and the people he met.
What followed is an extraordinary 26-day journey through historic battlefields and cemeteries, over the Mason-Dixon line, past Quaker and Amish farms, along Valley Forge stream beds, atop a New Jersey trash mound, across New York Harbor, and finally, to his ultimate destination: the Ramble, where a tangle of pathways converges in Central Park. The journey travels deep into America's past and present, uncovering forgotten pockets and overlooked people. At a time of mounting disunity, the trip reveals the profound power of our shared ground.
By turns amusing, inspiring, and sublime, American Ramble offers an exquisite account of personal and national renewal-an indelible study of our country as we've never seen it before. King says of his memoir, "I couldn't be prouder of American Ramble as a book that revives a faded tradition In American travel writing that weaves travelogue with memoir and history and, yes, even some philosophy. It is a quiet, very personal book, but at the same time wide open and welcoming to any reader. It says: 'Come on a long walk with me. Let's talk.'"
American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/American-Ramble-Walk-Memory-Renewal/dp/035870149X
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Shelena Trimble - Client Services Coordinator - savealifeclub.com Apr 04, 2023

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Shelena Trimble started as a Patient Coordinator when she was divinely called to the mission field of Women's Resource Medical Centers in 2019. Her favorite life-affirming scripture is "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." Jeremiah 1:5 NKJV. She wholeheartedly rejoices in daily opportunities to share the powerful message of The Gospel of Christ and inspire each young woman and young man to know that their lives and their babies lives are valuable and Divinely purposed! She is passionate about empowering every patient with community resources to stabilize their circumstances through counseling and loves serving God's mission of birthing a new generation of children that prayerfully will be followers of Jesus by the seeds we sow with their parents.
https://savealifeclub.com/
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Zach White - Build Your Career, Balance Your Life, and BE HAPPY! Apr 04, 2023

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Zach White is known for changing the game in career coaching for engineering and technology leaders.
He will show you how to crush comfort and create courage.
He's worked with hundreds of leaders at top companies worldwide to achieve breakthrough results and escape burnout.
Zach is the Founder and CEO of Oasis of Courage, a fast-growing company with unique and proven coaching programs exclusively for engineers.
He also hosts the top show for technical talent who want to build their career, The Happy Engineer Podcast.
As a coach for engineering leaders, Zach understands the journey first hand, holding both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and spending over a decade building his own lucrative career in the Fortune 200.
Zach is affectionately known as the World’s Best Lifestyle Engineer, and your coach.
https://oasisofcourage.com/about-us/
https://www.facebook.com/zacharyowhite
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thezachwhite/
https://www.instagram.com/thehappyengineerpodcast/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UuEukAtyi53yZq1vA5kKA
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Allen Halas - Music writer and owner of independent music website BreakingAndEntering.net Apr 04, 2023

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About Allen In some ways, I'm a jack of all trades for local music. I've covered everything from festivals like Lollapalooza and South By Southwest down to small shows in tiny bars. I'm also a promoter and coordinator of Big Beat MKE, a unique beat battle series in Milwaukee. Writing for my website as well as Shepherd Express in Milwaukee has allowed for several opportunities for television and radio appearances, as well.
In addition to writing about music, I also am an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan, and write a weekly Bucks column for ShepherdExpress.com.
https://breakingandentering.net/
https://twitter.com/allenhalas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenhalas/
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Tasha Jessen of the Voice Apr 03, 2023

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MONDAYS 8/7c AND TUESDAYS 9/8c ABOUT THE VOICE The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season, which premieres March 6. Grammy Award-winning hip-hop star Chance the Rapper and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Niall Horan claim their red chairs alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton as they vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. The competition is tougher than ever as Shelton goes for the win in his final season. The show's innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows. During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, they push a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the power then shifts to the artist to choose which coach they want to work with. If no one pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition. The artists' family and friends watch their Blind Auditions from side stage with host Carson Daly, cheering on their loved ones and hoping for a coveted chair turn. Returning this season is the block, which adds another layer of coach competition during the Blind Auditions. The coach chairs each have an extra set of buttons with the other three coaches' names on them, which prevents a coach from adding a new artist to his or her team. The coaches can use their block buttons only on one artist for the entire first round of the competition. The blocked coach only discovers they are blocked if they press their button, and though their chair will still turn, their lane lights up with "BLOCKED." If the coach doesn't press their button, the block is still available for another audition. Once the teams are set, the battle is on. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success. During the Battle Rounds, the coaches will pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together. The artists are vying for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the next round. After each vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his or her artists will advance to the next round of competition. This season during Battles, the all-new Playoff Pass is at stake. The Playoff Pass will allow both artists in a battle to advance while the Playoff Pass winner gets a huge advantage by skipping the Knockout Rounds and advancing straight to Playoffs, taking them one step closer to Lives. Each coach will have one Playoff Pass to use as well as one steal in the Battles. With the steals in play, a losing artist is available for the other coaches to save and bring onto their own team. Artists who won their battle or were stolen by another coach will advance to the Knockouts, while the four artists with a Playoff Pass will advance straight to Playoffs. In the Knockouts, the artists will be paired against another teammate, but this time they will perform individually while their direct competitors watch and wait. To prepare for this high-pressure competition, the coaches enlist legendary country music icon Reba McEntire as the Mega Mentor to advise all of the artists competing in the Knockouts. Having served as Battle advisor to Team Blake during the show's inaugural season, it's most fitting Reba returns as Blake coaches his final group of artists and bids farewell to the competition. The coaches will choose the winner of each Knockout, and the artist not selected will be available to be stolen by another coach. The pressure is on as each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts. The Playoffs are back, further bolstering the competition following the Knockouts. The 20 remaining artists hold nothing back and tough decisions are made when each coach can only advance two artists to the live semifinals. The stakes are even higher for the artists because there are no steals available. Once the Live Performance Shows begin, the top artists will compete against each other during live broadcasts. This time, the television audience will vote to save their favorite artist. The live semifinals will be more dramatic than ever because the Top 8 artists will all perform live for a real-time vote, and results will be revealed at the end of that show. After the real-time votes are counted that night, the five artists with the most votes will be revealed and advance to the following week's finale. Those with the lowest number of votes will be sent home. In the end, one artist will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract. "The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Adam H. Sher
TASHA JESSON, 21
Team Blake Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan Resident: Colorado Springs, CO Tasha started singing at 3 when her parents, who were both recording artists at their church in Pakistan, handed her a microphone. But then, at 12, Tasha and her family left Pakistan and immigrated to Thailand to escape religious persecution. It was a huge culture shock and forced music into the backseat until they found a church community where Tasha became involved in the worship team. In 2016, Tasha met her now-husband, Maverek, who had been a missionary for nine years. Last year, Tasha moved to Colorado Springs, where she lives with her husband and his parents. She and Maverek sing in church and at home, but she rarely gigs, which is why "The Voice" is such a milestone.
https://www.nbc.com/the-voice
https://twitter.com/NBC
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Kala Banham of the Voice Apr 03, 2023

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MONDAYS 8/7c AND TUESDAYS 9/8c
ABOUT THE VOICE The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season, which premieres March 6. Grammy Award-winning hip-hop star Chance the Rapper and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Niall Horan claim their red chairs alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton as they vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. The competition is tougher than ever as Shelton goes for the win in his final season. The show's innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows. During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, they push a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the power then shifts to the artist to choose which coach they want to work with. If no one pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition. The artists' family and friends watch their Blind Auditions from side stage with host Carson Daly, cheering on their loved ones and hoping for a coveted chair turn. Returning this season is the block, which adds another layer of coach competition during the Blind Auditions. The coach chairs each have an extra set of buttons with the other three coaches' names on them, which prevents a coach from adding a new artist to his or her team. The coaches can use their block buttons only on one artist for the entire first round of the competition. The blocked coach only discovers they are blocked if they press their button, and though their chair will still turn, their lane lights up with "BLOCKED." If the coach doesn't press their button, the block is still available for another audition. Once the teams are set, the battle is on. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success. During the Battle Rounds, the coaches will pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together. The artists are vying for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the next round. After each vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his or her artists will advance to the next round of competition. This season during Battles, the all-new Playoff Pass is at stake. The Playoff Pass will allow both artists in a battle to advance while the Playoff Pass winner gets a huge advantage by skipping the Knockout Rounds and advancing straight to Playoffs, taking them one step closer to Lives. Each coach will have one Playoff Pass to use as well as one steal in the Battles. With the steals in play, a losing artist is available for the other coaches to save and bring onto their own team. Artists who won their battle or were stolen by another coach will advance to the Knockouts, while the four artists with a Playoff Pass will advance straight to Playoffs. In the Knockouts, the artists will be paired against another teammate, but this time they will perform individually while their direct competitors watch and wait. To prepare for this high-pressure competition, the coaches enlist legendary country music icon Reba McEntire as the Mega Mentor to advise all of the artists competing in the Knockouts. Having served as Battle advisor to Team Blake during the show's inaugural season, it's most fitting Reba returns as Blake coaches his final group of artists and bids farewell to the competition. The coaches will choose the winner of each Knockout, and the artist not selected will be available to be stolen by another coach. The pressure is on as each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts. The Playoffs are back, further bolstering the competition following the Knockouts. The 20 remaining artists hold nothing back and tough decisions are made when each coach can only advance two artists to the live semifinals. The stakes are even higher for the artists because there are no steals available. Once the Live Performance Shows begin, the top artists will compete against each other during live broadcasts. This time, the television audience will vote to save their favorite artist. The live semifinals will be more dramatic than ever because the Top 8 artists will all perform live for a real-time vote, and results will be revealed at the end of that show. After the real-time votes are counted that night, the five artists with the most votes will be revealed and advance to the following week's finale. Those with the lowest number of votes will be sent home. In the end, one artist will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract. "The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Adam H. Sher
KALA BANHAM, 24
As a first-generation American, Kala wouldn't be where she is today without her Australian roots and Filipino culture. At big family gatherings, Kala's Lola would ask her to sing for everyone, rewarding her granddaughter with $5 following each performance. That upbringing eventually led Kala to pursue music wherever she could - singing in her high school jazz band, leading worship in church and joining a competitive collegiate a cappella group. Since graduating from university, Kala has been working as a public relations account executive and supports media relations for tech companies in the music industry. The busy nature of her career has put performing on the back burner, but now Kala is looking for the opportunity to break into the music industry.
https://www.nbc.com/the-voice
https://twitter.com/NBC
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Megan Nolan - Three Reasons to take a power pause right now Apr 03, 2023

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Make sure to grab Megan's free gift of the Energy Fix Blueprint that you can keep right at your desk anytime you need a pick me up!
Link to freebie: GiftFromMegan.com
www.megan-nolan.com/about
www.facebook.com/yogaatmydesk
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Joanne McNeil, host of podcast Main Accounts: The Story Of Myspace Apr 01, 2023

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About Main Accounts
Myspace was the first major social media company. And it was the first major social media company to collapse. What was this internet sensation in aughts? Log on with Joanne McNeil and revisit Myspace through the people who lived it: the users.
Episodes here:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-main-accounts-the-story-o-110141076/
Joanne McNeil Bio
Joanne McNeil has covered technology for over a decade. She is the author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User (MCD, 2020), named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and OneZero. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York magazine, The Nation, The Baffler, and Dissent. Her debut novel, Wrong Way, will be published in 2023.
https://joannemcneil.com/
https://twitter.com/jomc
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Avni Panchal, LCSW - Benefits of therapy Apr 01, 2023

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Podcast Notes:
In this episode, we talk to Avni Panchal, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in both the public and private sectors, and specializes in helping people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love. Avni shares her insights into the benefits of therapy, and how it can help people build resilience, cope with challenges, and live more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Avni emphasizes that seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that anyone can benefit from having a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings. She discusses some of the most common benefits of therapy, including increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and greater emotional regulation.
Avni also shares some of the most effective therapy techniques she uses with her clients, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-focused therapy. She explains how these techniques work and how they can help people overcome challenges and build resilience.
Throughout the episode, Avni emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive space for clients to open up and explore their thoughts and feelings. She shares some tips for overcoming the stigma and shame associated with seeking therapy, and how to feel more comfortable and confident in the therapy process.
Finally, Avni shares some advice for anyone who is considering therapy for the first time, and how to integrate the insights and skills they learn in therapy into their daily lives. She also talks about the most rewarding aspects of her work as a therapist, and how she stays motivated to help her clients thrive.
About Avni Panchal
For over a decade, Avni Panchal has been working in various capacities in both the public and private sectors, providing support to individuals. Avni's experience includes public social work and supervision, as well as private therapy, training, lecturing, and consulting with organizations.
Throughout Avni's career, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals to express their thoughts and emotions has been a top priority. Avni's ultimate goal is to assist individuals in recognizing their inner strength, practicing self-love, and promoting mental health awareness.
As a woman of color who immigrated to the United States during her teenage years, Avni Panchal is dedicated to assisting BIPOC individuals in comprehending the complexities of how culture can influence and mold our sense of self. Avni's objective is to establish mental health as commonplace, equivalent to physical health. Throughout her personal journey, Avni is working to unlearn past behaviors, leading to more compassion and kindness, not only for herself but for others as well.
Avni recognizes that mental health is stigmatized, yet everyone is affected by it in some way, and it is essential to maintain open dialogues about it so individuals can realize that they are not alone. As an entrepreneur, Avni is also engaged in learning and unlearning money mindsets and how to trust oneself fully.
https://strengthandselflove.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063769676979
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnipanchal/
https://www.instagram.com/theindiancounselor
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