What a Curious Idea

Melanie and I continue our chat, and this time we speak exclusively about Leadership. She cites and gives great credit to Rosabeth Moss Kanter's 6 Keys to Leading Positive Change. We also start a chat about the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell.  Other Links: Strengths Finder Snapology Grapevine

Melanie Galaviz is an owner of a Texas based Snapology program and former Director of Retail for Vans. She is also co-founder of the foundation she and her late husband, Zac Galaviz began - The Zac Galaviz Foundation. This is part one of our conversation. 

Michael Boyter is a respected forward-thinking Mayor from Bedford Texas. 

Welcome back! Here is an episode where I share some interesting information on Intermittent Fasting. I also share some of my experience with it. I've lost some weight, though the goal is instead to promote gut health.  Interesting read about Fasting found here, and also here Check out the chat I had with a friend of mine here. 

Arthur is the Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties with R Street Institute. His opinions and policy solutions to Police Culture, Pre-Trial Detention, Federal Assertion of Power, and much more are featured. He is a busy man, and he shares his unfiltered view with you today.  Read more at WACIdea.com

JJ Koch was elected to serve as Dallas County Commissioner, 2nd District in 2018. Hear his response to COVID-19 and the idea of Defunding the Police. For information regarding this episode, visit https://www.wacidea.com/post/dallas-county-covid-defunding-police-recourses

Tabitha Hardy is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works for a Non-Profit organization that provides services to victims of Family/Domestic Abuse.  You can find recourses if you know someone being victimized, are yourself being victimized, or you are an abuser seeking change by following https://www.wacidea.com/post/resources-for-witnesses-victims-and-batterers

Today I give an analysis of Political Tribalism. I do not endorse either side, but provide the ideas that can be associated with each. You can hear how there are not necessary traits of voters for either side of the aisle. One can be a supporter of the 2nd amendment and vote Democrat. One can vote Republican and believe in Pro-Choice.  Here are some center-biased media sources  For reporting from all sides of the aisle -- https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news For my preferred news sources --  https://www.reuters.com/ https://www.newsy.com/ Be well, friends! Visit https://www.wacidea.com/ for more content.

On this episode, I share the XIII Articles of the Confederation. This is the first constitution of our United States.  TIMESTAMPS: 53s -- Brief history of how these were written 3:41 -- Article 1 3:52 -- Article 2 4:22 -- Article 3 5:24 -- Article 4 8:44 -- Article 5 12:47 -- Article 6 17:46 -- Article 7 18:33 -- Article 8 19:22 -- Article 9 (Super long, I didn't cover it all) 21:02 -- Article 10 22:25 -- Article 11 23:09 -- Article 12 (Almost Done) 24:24 -- Article 13 27:17 -- The Constitution of the United States 30:37 -- Parting words Links and the like are found at www.WACIdea.com

Visit https://www.wacidea.com/blog to see statistics related to addiction and alcoholism. Adrienne Santaularia and April Horton of the Dallas 24 Hour Club share their experiences working with recovering addicts and alcoholics. We talk about how the 24 Hour Club separates itself from traditional Rehabilitation Centers, and what it takes to succeed in this field.  Topics (w/non-clickable time stamps) 6:15 -- Learning recovery and relapse rates of addiction vs other major diseases 19:50 -- The mental obsession 37:15 -- History of the 24 Hour Club 42:00 -- The Spirit of the 24 Hour Club came with the new building 44:05 -- How that Spirit separates the 24 from Rehabilitation Centers 51:00 -- Opportunities the 24 provides for the residents 59:50 -- The 24's response in the face of Covid-19 1:10:10 -- How the residents have proven what works 1:21:50 -- Parting words and advice To contact the 24 Hour Club for potential residency questions, visit -- https://www.dallas24hourclub.org/ The Dallas 24 Hour Club is a non-profit organization that helped me recover from a hopeless condition of the mind, and it can help you or someone you know, too. 

Steve Allen is the Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Church Irving. We continue a conversation that started with how churches across America are condemning the sin more than loving the sinner. What ought the Church do to improve?  Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast Follow the show on Facebook -- @WACIdeaPodcast

Paula Diamond is a wonderful artist and owner of a Tattoo Parlor in Hurst, Tx. She shares her story of coming to be independent and providing opportunities for others.  Follow Paula on Instagram -- @DiamondInk13 Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast

You're right, that is a lot of letters after her name. Jennifer is a 40+ year Nurse earning her Doctorate, as well as 35+ years of studying Spiritual Healing practices. She is a real source of knowledge and understanding. She and I are practically family and her stories are enriching.  Shout out to J.P. Morgan -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kMCBc_3aocsUUcp5TpcGg Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast "The Completion Process" Teal Swan -- https://www.amazon.com/Completion-Process-Practice-Yourself-Together/dp/1401951449/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RXAJ3LUT1P44&dchild=1&keywords=the+completion+process+teal+swan&qid=1591659659&s=books&sprefix=the+completion%2Cstripbooks%2C162&sr=1-1

Eric Turner shares his time and stories on how VapeWild LLC. became a reality. He tells you what he experienced and how he grew up. His relationship with his wife and its longevity. His children and what he hopes for them. Eric also hints to a long story that he and I will explore soon, hopefully. Listen, enjoy, share, and apply. Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast Eric Turner's Consulting Firm -- EHT Consulting Firm Shout out to J.P. Morgan and his YouTube channel -- Mostly Media

In this episode, I sit with Nick Parker and Hunter Beauchamp, two men on staff with Christ Church Irving in Texas. We start the conversation of how Christian Men ought to respond to racism and then turn to how Churches everywhere can respond.  Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast Christ Church Irving & Bear Creek -- https://christchurchirving.com/media/series/reset/christ-church-and-bear-creek/?media=video Elmina Slave Castle -- https://theculturetrip.com/africa/ghana/articles/ghana-s-slave-castles-the-shocking-story-of-the-ghanaian-cape-coast/ Emmit Till Story -- https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-death-of-emmett-till Mary Turner -- http://www.maryturner.org/ Books to Explore -- "White Awake" by Daniel Hill & Brenda Salter McNeil and/or "Divided by Faith" by Michael O. Emerson & Christian Smith If you would like to help Peaceful Protesters -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/589577068339373/?multi_permalinks=590006341629779%2C590079041622509%2C590029358294144%2C589967914966955%2C589711701659243&notif_id=1591244912218359&notif_t=group_activity

Loyalty. Trust. Resilience. Getting the job done. Doing the right thing. Steve Turner shares a piece of his life. His experience going from Military Brat to Airborne Ranger, achieving the rank of LT. Colonel in our United States Army, and now to being part Owner, President & CEO of VapeWild LLC. He shares his fundamental beliefs for a successful business model. He reveals a recent acquisition and partnership, and his feelings on hard decisions.  Mostly Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kMCBc_3aocsUUcp5TpcGg -- Shout out to J.P. Morgan! New Content! Follow me on Twitter -- https://twitter.com/WACIdeaPodcast -- Steve Turner's other investments -- -- Rush Charge https://www.rushcharge.com/ -- Good Guy Flooring https://goodguyflooring.com/ -- In Good Taste Wines https://ingoodtaste.com/ -- 

I talk to Steve Allen, a local leader in the DFW Christian Community. He shares his experience with the shortcomings of the Church, as well as its successes.  Follow me on Twitter -- https://twitter.com/WACIdeaPodcast Like and Follow on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/WACIdeaPodcast/

This is just an introduction to the big idea I had. It's starting small, but it feels worth the effort. This will be uploaded to YouTube for you also.  Twitter -- https://twitter.com/WACIdeaPodcast Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_t_pimentel/