Authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning

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Steve Preston is the CEO of Goodwill Industries. Though Goodwill is known for big stores where people can donate clothes and buy them secondhand, those stores are just the first level of what Goodwill Industries are about. Those stores fund an international organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who face barriers in their employment. Steve joins Jay to discuss the ways Goodwill Industries support veterans and individuals who lack job experience, an education, or face employment challenges, such as those people who are formerly incarcerated. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:02 The Goodwill you don’t know 4:33 The troubling reality of work reintegration for formerly incarcerated folks 10:00 How Steve brings his public-sector experience to Goodwill 11:17 Goodwill’s employment centers 15:51 The interplay between Goodwill’s national and local arms 24:07 The case for minimizing recidivism becoming a cross-party cause 27:05 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠⁠ .…

2 years ago 14:12

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A conversation with authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning. Living in Athens, A.E. Chewning draws upon the rich history and local folklore to inspire her paranormal novels, including one based on the Athens Houston Memorial Library. James C. Chewning is a motivational speaker and has written Success Defined by Me: A Guide to Developing a Personal Success Plan and how to Implement It. Listen to their conversation about getting started and staying focused on their many writing projects.

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Authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning

Between The Stacks

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Mental Health Awareness 15:19

21 days ago15:19

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Representatives from mental health support groups talk with library outreach coordinator, Lauren Tubbs, about services available in Limestone County. Alicia Davila from Pearl Behavioral Health Services stresses the need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Neal Vickers from NAMI highlights the importance of peer support and education. Jeff Hastings from ROSS discusses the correlation between substance use disorders and mental health issues. Mark Prescott from Wings Across Alabama talks about their warm line and educational programs. They all stress the need for community awareness and support, and provide contact information for their organizations to help those in need. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://ross4u.org/ ( ROSS - Recovery Organization of Support Specialists ) https://namihuntsville.org/ (NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness) https://wingsacrossal.org/about-us/ (Wings Across Alabama) https://www.pearlbhs.com/ (Pearl Behavioral Health Services) ALABAMA WARM LINE: 1-844-99-WINGS | 1-844-999-4647 (Free, confidential, and non-crisis peer support service available 24/7) Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History 20:43

16 weeks ago20:43

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Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator at Athens State University, talks about the traveling quilt exhibit celebrating Black History on display through March 7. Originating from Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the exhibit features quilts honoring Black Americans who have made important contributions in literature, science, medicine, technology, and patriotism. She talks about the rich history of quilt making and its importance as both an art form and, historically, a life or death means of survival in the Underground Railroad. Monteia Moore, Campus Events Manager, gives a preview of a special exhibit coming to campus - The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall coming to the campus November 6-9, 2025. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.athens.edu/home-heart-heritage-quilt-project-celebrating-black-history-coming-to-athens-state/ https://www.athens.edu/the-wall-that-heals-is-coming-to-athens-on-november-6-9-2025/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Brian "Fox" Ellis: 2025 Festival of the Cranes 20:10

21 weeks ago20:10

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Brian "Fox" Ellis, author and storyteller, previews his role in the 2025 Festival of Cranes. Portraying John James Audubon, Brian depicts the artist and naturalist who traveled over 30 years to wilderness areas painting and documenting over 400 bird species. The Festival of Cranes is an annual event and celebrates the birds, featuring the sandhill and whooping cranes, that winter at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Brian is an annual performer at the festival and is an active member of the Illinois Audubon Society. His love of nature is eloquently expressed in his books and poetry. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://foxtalesint.com/ https://www.visitdecatural.org/2025FOC https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Author Bradley Sides 11:05

32 weeks ago11:05

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Local author and Calhoun Community College English Instructor, Bradley Sides, talks about his writing journey. He began writing in college and published his first story in 2014. After his first book, Those Fantastic Lives, was released in 2021 critics called him "an exciting new voice in fiction." His second book, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause The Flood , has been described as "a traveling carnival filled with pond monsters, vampire girls, fire breathing children...also a collection of good-hearted people making their way through unstable worlds." A writer in the magical realism genre, Bradley talks about writing and facing rejection as a way to hone and improve literary works. He also lists some of his favorite authors. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.bradley-sides.com/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Halloween 2024: Amanda Coleman Reads Scary Stories! 28:31

34 weeks ago28:31

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Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading scary stories! Classic tales include Alvin Schwartz's "The Green Ribbon" and Roald Dahl's "The Landlady." Grab your popcorn and prepare for a scare! https://www.alcpl.org Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Author Heather L. Montgomery 14:43

37 weeks ago14:43

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When Alabama author Heather L. Montgomery isn’t writing children’s books, you might find her hanging out in trees or catching bugs. Her passion for uncovering the mysteries of the natural world have ignited the curiosity of countless numbers of kids. Heavily researched topics from roadkill to mummies to animal poop, she frames many of her books as mysteries challenging readers to investigate both the gross and cool facts of science. Her enthusiasm for her work and has spawned 17 books to date. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://heatherlmontgomery.com/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Storytelling Festival '24: Athens-Limestone Library Storytelling Workshop 31:57

38 weeks ago31:57

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The Athens Storytelling Festival, held annually the last weekend in October, hosts master storytellers spinning tales from life, legends, memories, and inspiration. This year the library partnered with the festival and hosted a workshop led by storyteller Carol Cain from La Grange, Georgia for those interested in this unique art form. In this podcast they share their stories - from a runaway circus elephant to an ‘accidental’ hair cutting incident told by our youngest 10-year-old storyteller. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Calhoun Community College: Common Read 2024-2025 15:54

45 weeks ago15:54

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Calhoun Community College faculty members discuss the Common Read 2024-2025. Dr. Symmetris Gohanna, Bradley Sides, and Brandi Gindhart of the English, Literature, and Composition programs introduce this year's theme on disability awareness. They highlight programs being held throughout the year to bring students and the community together through the experience of reading a common text. The two books selections for the Common Read are Disability Visibility by Alice Wong and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Kick-off event is Sunday, August 18th at the Orion Amphitheater! https://www.alcpl.org/ https://calhoun.edu/common-read/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Dr. Kem Roper: Athens State University Writing Center 12:29

1 year ago12:29

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Dr. Kem Roper, college professor and Writing Center Director at Athens State University, discusses the upcoming Summer Writing Summit featuring interactive sessions and workshops designed to guide writers of all genres. From resumes and research papers to creative fiction and poetry, the Writing Center at Athens State is a year round resource helping writers sharpen their skills. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.athens.edu/resources/academic/writing-center/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Limestone County Council on Aging 10:16

1 year ago10:16

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Heidi Stinnett and Madison Herron from the Limestone County Council on Aging discuss programs designed to enhance recreation, socialization, independence, and vitality for older adults. This important resource helps with with transportation, nutrition, and prescriptions, but perhaps most popular are their outings in the community. From picnics and walks in the park to shopping and bingo, there is always something fun planned for seniors. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/community-services/council-on-aging/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Cydney Amos Honaker: Women's Resource Center 9:57

1 year ago9:57

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Cydney Amos Honaker from the Athens Women's Resource Center talks about their services which include pregnancy testing, prenatal counseling, parenting and birth education, ultrasounds, and more. They rely on community donations to provide a free baby boutique and they welcome volunteers to help run their Community Baby Shower! https://www.alcpl.org/ https://wrcathens.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Lauri King: Medicare Chick 10:15

1 year ago10:15

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Medicare Chick, Lauri King, brings clarity to the medicare confusion. From open enrollment to special elections and the latest benefits, Lauri brings her 20 years of expertise to answer questions and sound the alert on potential pitfalls when signing up for Medicare. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://kingseniorbenefitsspecialists.com/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Author Yolanda Turner: Morning Glory, a 52-Week Devotional 17:24

1 year ago17:24

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Yolanda Turner is a domestic violence survivor from an early abusive marriage. She was able to turn her life around after much spiritual reflection and authored the book Morning Glory - a 52-week devotional featuring scripture passages with commentary and personal stories of application from Yolanda s own experience with the message. In this inspirational podcast she highlights domestic violence awareness and talks about her books, including a new children's book, My 2 Brothers and Me . https://www.alcpl.org/ ytbookshelf.com National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay…

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Author Teresa Smyser 15:21

1 year ago15:21

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Teresa Smyser, author of Heaven Help Us! and the Warrior Bride series talks about her evolution as a writer. She shares tips on her writing lifestyle and offers advice on self publishing. https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay

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Authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning 14:12

2 years ago14:12