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Hi and Welcome, let’s pause the rat race of life and unwind with practical tips on how to declutter your home, life, mind and gain that inner peace we are all searching for. This podcast will offer great tips, stories and advice on how to start your journey with living simply getting rid of the clutter and gaining a satisfying minimalist lifestyle. So let’s get started! Cover art photo provided by NordWood Themes on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nordwood
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Two years ago I trained as a Death Doula and it wasn't until recently that I realized I'm missing the knowledge about what my religion, Judaism, has to offer around dying. When death is imminent what rituals and wisdom can the Jewish tradition provide? Listen in on conversations with incredible people and join me in shifting how we perceive and talk about dying. besideproject.substack.com
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Elevating AI in Education Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education. We believe that education should never settle for "good enough." Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidl ...
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Rethinking AI’s Role in Teaching: Merissa Sadler-Holder on Time, Trust, and Transformation
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What if the most powerful shift AI offers teachers isn’t complex tech—but a single clarifying question? This week on AmpED to 11, we sit down with Merissa Sadler-Holder, a nationally recognized educator turned AI trailblazer working with schools across the U.S. to not just integrate AI tools, but to redesign what’s possible in classrooms. Founder o…
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Beyond Productivity: Matt Winters on Building Inclusive, Data-First AI Systems in Education
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What if your state had one person responsible for AI in education—and that person asked more questions than they answered? Meet Matthew Winters, the Utah State Board of Education’s first (and only) AI Specialist. In this episode, Brett and Rebecca sit down with the Renaissance Man of AI to explore what it means to be a thoughtful, scrappy, system-l…
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Let AI Do the Boring Stuff: Jeremy Shorr on Amplifying Humanity in Education
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What if the problem with edtech isn’t the tech at all… but the way we use it? This week on AmpED to 11, we dive into the wild, weird, and wonderfully human world of AI in education with the irreverent and insightful Jeremy Shorr—a self-described “dancing monkey” who’s shaping the future of learning through innovation, STEM ecosystem building, and b…
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The Teacher in a Suit Taking AI to the Streets: A Conversation with Winston Roberts
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Winston Roberts is raising a toddler and watching ChatGPT grow up—literally at the same time. As “Teacher in a Suit,” he’s bringing AI into classrooms not as a gimmick, but as a real tool for student agency, equity, and future-readiness. In this episode, Brett and Rebecca dig into Winston’s origin story, his viral PD sessions that leave teachers sh…
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Building Learner-Centered Futures: A Conversation with Marlon Styles
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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma turn up the volume with Marlon Styles, nationally recognized education leader and founder of Styles Junior, LLC. Marlon shares how AI isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a tool to unlock creativity, center learning around students, and shape future-ready schools. From real-world storie…
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If Education Stays the Same, We’ve Failed: A Conversation with Alana Winnick
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AI isn’t just reshaping education—it’s calling the whole system into question. Are we using it to spark innovation and amplify student voices, or just speeding up the same tired assignments we've been recycling for decades? In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Alana Winnick—EdTech Director, podcast host…
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AI, Equity, and Why Ethics Matter More Than Ever with Ken Shelton
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AI promises to revolutionize education—but are we ready to face the tough ethical questions it raises? In this unmissable episode of AmpED to 11, Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with international keynote speaker and education visionary Ken Shelton for a real, raw conversation about equity, ethics, and AI in education. Ken pulls back the cu…
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AI, Education & The Future of Human Connection: A Conversation with Claire Zau
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AI is evolving at breakneck speed. Every week, a new breakthrough drops that makes us rethink everything—how we work, how we learn, and how we interact with the world. But here’s the real question: Are we racing toward a future where AI makes life easier, or are we sleepwalking into a world where human connection becomes a luxury? In this episode o…
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Closing the AI Literacy Gap: A Conversation with Alex Kotran
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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Alex Kotran, CEO & Co-founder of the AI Education Project (AIEDU), to tackle a pressing issue: the AI literacy gap in schools and what it means for the next generation. Most students graduate without a basic understanding of how AI works—even as it influences job mar…
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The Future of Education is Now: AI, Innovation, and the 22nd Century Classroom with Dr. Michael Connor
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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Dr. Michael Connor, CEO & Founder of Agile Evolutionary Group, to explore how AI is transforming education, leadership, and strategic change. Dr. Connor isn’t just following AI trends—he’s engineering the future. His Agile Diagnostic and AI Platform is redefining how…
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Pushing AI to the Limits: Innovation, Education, and the Future with Special Guest Michael Yates
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Pushing AI to the Limits: Innovation, Education, and the Future with Special Guest Michael Yates In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by Michael Yates, a leader at Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab, who is redefining what AI can do in education. Mike isn’t just talking about AI—he’s pushing it to its lim…
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Infinite Possibilities in Education: AI, Strategy, and More with Special Guest Dan Fitzpatrick
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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by Dan Fitzpatrick, also known as The AI Educator. Dan is a bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and a leading expert on AI in education. He takes us through his latest book, Infinite Education, which provides a strategic roadmap for schools looking to embrace AI eff…
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AI in the Classroom: Project Cafe and the Future of Teacher Feedback with Special Guest David Adams
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AI in the Classroom: Project Cafe and the Future of Teacher Feedback with Special Guest David Adams In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly. David takes us through his innovative work with Project Cafe, an AI-powered platform transforming the way teachers receive feed…
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AI in Education: Bridging Innovation and Humanity
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Exploring the Future of Education with EdTech Innovations Welcome to the very first episode of AmpED to 11, the podcast that’s here to turn up the volume on the world of education and edtech! Hosted by Brett Roer, CEO and founder of Amplify and Elevate Innovation, and Rebecca Bultsma, an edtech expert with a passion for transforming how we learn, A…
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In this episode, Merissa talks about her new book, “Forget Prayers, Bring Cake: A Single Woman’s Guide to Grieving”, and about her experience of her father’s death. Merissa’s book is part memoir and part a roadmap to navigating grief. A theme in her writing, and in our conversation, is innovating when rituals and practices no longer work for us. Me…
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In this episode, Stephanie talks about her work at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel - a non-profit funeral chapel in New York City -and shares the experiences that led her to this world and continue to drive her today. I connected with Stephanie after reading an article she authored: It’s Time to Elevate End-of-Life Conversations to Build Jewish Commu…
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In this episode, Arielle shares how she came to be an End of Life Consultant, talks about her work through a Jewish lens, and explores how end of life conversations don’t usually include young people and why we need to change that. Arielle and I met a few years ago when we bonded over our love for Jewish ritual. When I began the Be.Side Project sev…
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In this episode, Emiliya shares about her experiences of grief and loss and how she connects those pieces of herself to Judaism and her work in the scientific study and application of Positive Psychology. Before talking with Emiliya, I knew little about Positive Psychology. It was fascinating to learn more and also where it intersects with Judaism.…
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In this episode, Holly Blue Hawkins shares about her role in end of life care and advocacy and about the way she came to her work and Judaism. Heading into the conversation, I expected we would focus on the present day, but it was in the journey that I found myself wanting to stay and listen. It's a reminder that how we get to places is as importan…
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Teach Me Something with Rabbi Jessica Minnen
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In this episode Rabbi Jessica Minnen teaches me about the story of Onan and we explore how this text about a guy who pulled out during sex may or may not have led to the word "onen” which is the word for someone in deep grief immediately following the death of a loved one, before the burial. About Rabbi Jessica Minnen: Rabbi Jessica Minnen is an ed…
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Sometimes pieces of conversation have to get cut and sometimes those pieces are too good to let drift away. Here’s one more of Al sharing about death in their family and processing grief on grief’s schedule. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit besideproject.substa…
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Al Rosenberg is a great many things including a strategist, a writer, an artist, and a fantastic storyteller. They're also living with an autoimmune disease that forces them to face their mortality all the time. This episode covers topics from the drama of certain Jewish ritual, what you probably shouldn't say to someone who is dying, to moments of…
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Teach Me Something with Rabbi Lisa Goldstein
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In this episode, Rabbi Lisa Goldstein joins me to talk about Honi Hame’agel, Honi the Circlemaker. About Rabbi Lisa Goldstein: Lisa is a rabbi, teacher and facilitator with almost 25 years of executive experience. For many years she was the director of Hillel of San Diego, creating vibrant, welcoming communities for all kinds of college students. A…
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Analucía is a Peruvian-Chilean-American who openly and intentionally shares about death and dying, reflecting on how the concept was introduced when she was a child and sharing the experience of confronting it as a young adult when her mother died. Analucía is also a world traveler, an active member and contributor to the Jewish community, and the …
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Welcome to the Be.Side Project, an exploration of where the end of life and Judaism intersect. In this episode I speak with Dan Fendel a death doula, a spiritual care volunteer, and an active member of the Jewish community teaching about jewish end of life practices and making conversations about dying approachable. --------------------------- Dan …
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Kicking off this podcast with an intro and some musing on how I came to find myself exploring where Judaism meets death + dying. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit besideproject.substack.comBy Sarit Wishnevski
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Merissa talks about how she decluttered her kitchen. She gives you all the tips and ideas that she did in her small kitchen in the hopes to help you declutter and have a minimal kitchen.
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First initial home purge and thinking like a minimalist at the store.
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Merissa talks about the first initial house purge before diving into each room individually in the coming episodes. She also talks about thinking like a minimalist when you are at the store. Listen why to see how these to categories go hand in hand.
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In today’s Episode Merissa talks about how to Fiercely curate your home, and your schedule.
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Making a perfect home plan is essential in taking steps to declutter your home and your life. You can use this home plan as a guide to get rid of the unwanted items and you can feel better about with drawling from obligations you have obligated yourself too in order to give yourself space to live simply.…
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In this Episode we dive into Merissa’s journey on how she found minimalism
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“Minimalist Moms” podcast. You can find them on iTunes and your podcast app. “Clutter Free with Kids” by Joshua Becker. “The Joy of Less” by Francine Jay. “The Year of Less” by Cait Flanders. Marie Kondo “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” “The Minimalist Documentary” by Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Milburn(featured on Netflix.) “The Minimalists”…
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