Best Roger Steed Podcasts (2025)

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Giving Tuesday with Share Detroit 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

30:01

In This Episode: Share Detroit is a technology platform that allows charities to post their sites, raise funds, solicit volunteers, and communicate with anyone on the Share Detroit website. It is a terrific endeavor that Detroit needs as well as other major cities in our country. With me today are Jeanette Phillips, Executive Director, and Karly Mo…

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Jack Kirnan's story of walking the Camino 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

40:12

In This Episode: Jack discusses his trip walking the Camino in August of 2021. Dr. Jack Kirnan today specializes in helping folks explore new ideas and pathways to find success. Jack brings over 30 years of personal experience, financial services, and education to his professional coaching and counseling practice in New Jersey. Jack shares what the…

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The Good Eggs with Sandy Mals 23:26

3y ago23:26

23:26

In This Episode: The Good Eggs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works hard to identify childhood support programs, organizations, and families facing challenges in order to provide care and assistance. Once an organization is 'EGGED," it will receive the help that is needed. “EGGINGS” can take various forms, such as offering jackets/hats/g…

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HAVEN of Oakland County 35:29

3y ago35:29

35:29

In This Episode: As Oakland County’s only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programming to nearly 30,000 people each year. HAVEN has helped domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their families escape abuse and create safer lives for over…

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Gratitude through Cancer with Christina Costa 31:35

3+ y ago31:35

31:35

In This Episode: In Christina's research and now her life she studies the practice of gratitude. Gratitude practices are something that anyone, no matter what they are going through can implement. They are all accessible and all free. This doesn't mean that they are easy, but they can make an incredible impact. Some examples include Doing a gratitu…

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The Definition of Homelessness 31:46

3+ y ago31:46

31:46

In This Episode: Kimber is an active advocate for children and seniors that are struggling without food and shelter in Pontiac and throughout Oakland County, Michigan. We talk about the housing issue in Oakland County, in part because of the definitions of homelessness in HUD housing. Kimber explains and unpacks some of the challenges of the nation…

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Redefining Normal - Two Foster Kids that beat the odds 28:24

3+ y ago28:24

28:24

Coming up on the one-year anniversary of their Book "Redefining Normal" Justin and Alexis update our audience what they have been up to and what is coming up for them. Growing up, they didn’t believe they had a future. Together, they are building forever. Alexis Black was six when her mother died and thirteen when her father went to prison for chil…

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Turning tragedy into purpose with Steven Dowd 36:42

3+ y ago36:42

36:42

Steven is a disabled motivational speaker, based in London. Themes he speaks about: Disability Forced Change Planning for Resilience, and Dealing with Uncertainty Steven Dowd committed to get fit and agreed to compete in a charity cycling event. He bought a bike, started training and rode to work like thousands of others. Early one June morning he …

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Delisa Herbert providing help for the homeless in Oklahoma City 23:22

3+ y ago23:22

23:22

Delisa Herbert runs and owns a 501c3 nonprofit ministry from her Second Chance Thrift store in Oklahoma City. This is not just a simple thrift store, like the personality of it's owner, it is about changing lives for the better, in a remarkable and loving manner that will amaze you and bring a smile to your face. "My life story is the whole purpose…

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Janette Phillips Executive Director of ShareDetroit.org 30:16

3+ y ago30:16

30:16

Share Detroit is a community engagement conduit offering simple ways for neighbors, nonprofits, and businesses to come together and strengthen our local community. They make it easy for people to find local nonprofits and engage with them how they choose, whether it’s donating money, volunteering time, attending an event, or buying much-needed item…

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The Living & Learning Enrichment Center with Rachelle Vartanian 22:48

4y ago22:48

22:48

Living & Learning Enrichment Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by Rachelle Vartanian. Rachelle graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching for the emotionally impaired. Right out of college, she worked at a lock-up center for adjudicated youth. She was passionate about this and worked with this p…

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Helping Michigan's Children with Lynda McGhee 31:43

4y ago31:43

31:43

Lynda taught language arts and the Detroit public schools system, although challenging, she loved educating and helping children through that experience. After that time, Lynda decided to attend Wayne State University law school. And she says she happened upon a job posting for a position as an intern with the Wayne County prosecutor's office in th…

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Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights 33:37

4y ago33:37

33:37

Our guest is Jessica Marcetti, is the manager of volunteer resources at Vista Maria. Vista Maria services 1200 people a year and has roughly 450 children in their program and 80 women staying on their campus. Vista Maria is a place for girls, youth, and their families to realize a life beyond trauma and ignite a life of possibility. I lead the Volu…

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Rev. Rochelle Beckemeyer on working with mentally challenged young adults 25:44

4y ago25:44

25:44

Rochelle Beckemeyer has been serving as senior pastor at Echo Christian Fellowship in Lake Orion, MI, since June of 2008, having received a Master of Divinity degree from Michigan Theological Seminary (May 2008) and ministry credentials through the Assemblies of God (Certified Nov 2006, Licensed Nov 2007). She received her ordination credential in …

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Aly Murray - Democratizing access to academic support 33:37

4y ago33:37

33:37

Aly is co-founder and executive director of UPchieve, a free 24 seven online tutoring, non-profit organization that provides high school students with academic support to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility. Eligible students can create a free account and request help in a specific subject (e.g., Algebra) 24/7. When UPch…

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Charlie Cavell on thinking like a global citizen in local government 36:13

4y ago36:13

36:13

Charlie brings his background as a social worker and international work. He founded an innovative nonprofit called Pay It Forward Initiative while at Wayne State University and working with New Detroit, and a nonprofit focused on racial justice. We talk more about Charlie's background and his inspiration for his social-minded work. My chosen purpos…

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Todd Lipa of CARES in Farmington Hills 25:25

4y ago25:25

25:25

Todd has been instrumental in starting CARES and seeing it through the early years of development with a kind heart and a knowledge of what the community needs. Todd's history as the director of Farmington Hills, youth, and family services for many years placed him in the perfect role to see firsthand that many families in the community needed food…

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Clay Boykin- In Search of the New Compassionate Male 28:25

4y ago28:25

28:25

Life Skills Coach with a compassionate and counterintuitive approach to working with people and organizations. Author - Circles of Men: A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Creating Men's Groups Founder - Men's Fellowship: Circles of Men Project As a life skills coach and business leader, Clay Boykin has developed a compassionate and counterintuitive ap…

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Kimber Bishop-Yanke and the Book Buddy Program 26:13

4+ y ago26:13

26:13

Kimber is also the chair of the Oakland County task force on poverty and homelessness and uses her skills to collaborate with many political and charitable organizations to help her community in a myriad of ways. Roger made a challenge to donate Kimber shares personal stories from volunteers who are delivering to families. She also shared some amaz…

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Elaine Grohman - teacher, author, and energy healer 30:18

4+ y ago30:18

30:18

I am pleased to record my first guest-focused podcast of the year with Elaine Grohman. I was introduced to Elaine last fall by a friend who thought we should get to know each other, since we are both involved in a journey to help individuals through acts of kindness. It is becoming increasingly clear that by focusing our minds and actions on the im…

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Moving forward in 2021 13:49

4+ y ago13:49

13:49

As I think about the mission of the 3rd Act to shine a spotlight on deserving individuals and organizations that are making a difference in this crazy world we find ourselves in, I feel the desire to kick it up a notch in 2021. Over the last seven or eight months, I believe we have started a good conversation about incredible people who are truly m…

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Andrew McAllister with the Believe It Foundation 18:19

4+ y ago18:19

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In 2008 the Believe It Foundation was formed by Andrew McAllister for the purpose of promoting the inclusion of physically challenged children. Far too often these children are needlessly excluded from opportunities to participate with others when a little extra effort is all that is necessary. Attending a major sporting event, taking a family trip…

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IDK Foundation Youth Empowerment 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

23:18

Jannie is an author physical fitness coach certified personal trainer, as well as a physical therapist assistant who has been serving in the Dallas, Texas community for over 20 years. Jannie has extensive experience in sports, physical therapy field providing rehabilitation coaching. Two athletes and numerous sports, including basketball, football,…

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Matt Hook - Nothing looks better on you than generosity 34:01

4+ y ago34:01

34:01

Matt Hook has two main life goals: “To get to heaven and take as many people with me as possible,” and “To provide as many ministry opportunities for as many people as possible.” Matt moved to Dexter with his wife Leigh in 2003 to be Sr. Pastor of Dexter United Methodist Church. Matt’s number one ministry is to be a husband to Leigh and dad to 4 ch…

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Lauren Sullivan - Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City 24:11

4+ y ago24:11

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Lauren shares a bit about the history of the nonprofit and some of their amazing initiatives. She felt called to make a difference as a high schooler when the Oklahoma City bombing occurred and she witnessed the way people come together in tragedy to take care of each other. Since 1992, Rebuilding Together OKC has provided critical repairs to over …

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Mark Urness - Three Time Survivor 26:18

4+ y ago26:18

26:18

After summering in Lake Michigan for decades, Mark found himself in a familiar swimming hole with his father, wife, and 3 sons anchored 75 feet offshore. Mark jumped into the cold Lake Michigan water and swam to shore. As he got within 10-15 yards he wanted to walk to shore but couldn't find the bottom. He could not find the bottom. His son found h…

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Education Equity with UPchieve - Kate Hoffman 31:11

4+ y ago31:11

31:11

Kate discusses the opportunity gap and her passion for making education equitable. She worked as a teacher in DC and saw first hand some of the challenges as her class was put into lockdown multiple times because of gun violence. Kate shares about UPcheive whose mission is "Every student deserves the opportunity to attend college and achieve upward…

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Pastor Kent W. Clark and the Grace Centers of Hope 28:03

4+ y ago28:03

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Grace Centers of Hope is Oakland County's oldest and largest homeless shelter formerly known as the Pontiac Rescue Mission. As an organization, our main priority is to help those who are hurting to regain confidence in themselves, renew hope in their futures, and restore their faith in God. We inspire change from the inside out by offering our One …

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Half | Time from Success to Significance - John Waldo 25:19

4+ y ago25:19

25:19

John was greatly affected by the Murray Federal Building bombing in April of 1995. They had a mutual friend from college that John shares a heartwarming and inspiring story fo how they reconnected through Half | Time Institue from Bob Buford. Their mutual friend used his resources and experiences to pool resources with others to buy a building in a…

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Ellen Tabak helping people cope with COVID-19 27:55

4+ y ago27:55

27:55

Ellen has received two master's degrees in social work and healthcare administration and began her career opening inpatient, psychiatric hospitals for children and young adults in Detroit. From there. She started the mental health matters instrument care program at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan. While raising two sets of twins, she decided…

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Kid's Empowered founder Kimber Bishop-Yanke 19:07

4+ y ago19:07

19:07

We talk with Kimber Bishop-Yankee, founder of Kids Empowered which offers one-on-one, group programs, and training to empower children, teens, parents, and professionals to deal with unfriendly classmates and friends, bullying and to build confidence, emotional intelligence, character, leadership, self-esteem, mindfulness, fitness, and social skill…

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We are 3rd Act 6:12

4+ y ago6:12

6:12

Thank you for all the support! We are excited to launch the 3rd Act Podcast! And shine a spotlight on individuals, charities, and small businesses that are making a difference in difficult times.By Roger Steed

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#28 - Peter Manniche Riber on what organisations really want from L&D vendors 29:34

7y ago29:34

29:34

Peter Manniche Riber, Learning Manager at Siemens, says that there is a huge gap between what vendors are offering and what organisations really need. Lisa Minogue-White discusses with Peter what organisations want from vendors for modern workplace learning.By Colin Steed

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# 27 - Sam Rogers on the Digital Learning Asset Framework 29:59

7y ago29:59

29:59

Lisa talks to Sam Rogers about his new Digital Learning Asset Framework and the discuss the value of the framework which aims to make, manage and measure the digital media we create for learning.By Colin Steed

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#26 - Cathy Hoy on the role of the line manager in successful L&D 22:04

7+ y ago22:04

22:04

Cathy Hoy, former senior L&D manager of Coca Cola European Partners and now Founder & Director of Learning Bar, discusses the importance of the role of line managers in the success of L&D in the organisation.By Colin Steed

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#25 - Con Sotidis on embracing social learning in your organisation to enhance performance 23:41

7+ y ago23:41

23:41

Con Sotidis talks to Lisa Minogue-White about why organisations must embrace social learning to enhance performance across the organisation and suggests some ways to get started.By Colin Steed

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#24 - Phil Willcox on emotions 27:29

7+ y ago27:29

27:29

Lisa talks to Phil Willcox about emotions, and in particular the emotions caused by the rapidly increasing pace of change in work and life in general.By Colin Steed

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#23 - Dr Andre Vermeulen on his latest research on neuroscience 16:14

7+ y ago16:14

16:14

Dr Andre Vermeulen talks to LIsa about his latest research on neuroscience and busts some myths which are currently propagating around the world.By Colin Steed