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Changing the Course Podcast is hosted by Atara Twersky, author of the popular children's book series, Curlee Girlee, inspired by her own young curly haired daughter. Atara is also an attorney in NYC and the founder of the Curlee Girlee company, empowering young girls to embrace the legacy of their natural hair. Atara's podcast mission is to highlight industry disruptors and change makers providing, interesting and thought-provoking content to her audience so that together we can all begin to "Change the Course"!
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Parks, is a NY Times Bestseller detailing the harrowing walk of an 11 year old boy Salva Dut from his hometown in South Sudan to refuge in Ethiopia. Salva was just a child sitting in a classroom dreaming about lunchtime when his life fell apart. As one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Salva walked hundreds of miles to safety encountering untold horrors and losses along the way. Salva somehow managed to find the hero inside himself and after coming to America and finishing college, he decided to give back to his people by building wells. Water for South Sudan was born and today Salva has dedicated his life to ensuring that as many Africans as possible have clean running water. With Coronavirus in our midst nothing could be more important in maintaining health and safety than a fresh water supply. Salva! It was an honor to have you as our guest. Listen to this podcast it inspire you to find the hero inside all of us!
Allyn Rose, a former Miss America contestant lost her mom when she was just 16 years old. Her family history of breast cancer forced her to re-examine her life and her breasts. After choosing a preventive double mastectomy, Allyn was featured as a model in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Taking control of her life and choosing to break the chain of cancer, Allyn founded a non-profit called The Previvor to raise breast cancer awareness and educate women on their options.
Thrifting clothes was just a passion of Chiara Menage before she decided to turn it into a small business where she listed and sold the used vintage and modern clothes she found. Through a twist of fate, Chiara was contacted by the costume designer of Netflix's hit series The Crown and many of her products can now be seen worn by Princess Diana in the most recent season.
Professor Rebecca Raby, sociologist and expert on childhood and adolescents has done extensive research on dress codes in school and the very negative and discriminatory impact this has on girls which can affect them for years to come. Rebecca is measured and soft spoken in her tone but her words are powerful and her message is thought provoking. Protecting your child from the negative implications of being dress coded is an important part of protecting who they are now and ensuring who they will become!
Recently featured in the NY Times, Faith Fox is an attorney and single mom who wasn't seeking the spotlight but became someone to reckon with when her son's 9th grade class introduced a book assignment that she felt was inappropriate, especially as he is one of only 2 black children in the classroom. Faith's son was a straight A student and rising basketball star but he was expelled nonetheless. Faith stood up for what she believed was right. What do we teach our children, when we punish them and their parents for taking a stand??
Recently featured in the NY Times, Faith Fox is an attorney and single mom who wasn't seeking the spotlight but became someone to reckon with when her son's 9th grade class introduced a book assignment that she felt was inappropriate, especially as he is one of only 2 black children in the classroom. Faith's son was a straight A student and rising basketball star but he was expelled nonetheless. Faith stood up for what she believed was right. What do we teach our children, when we punish them and their parents for taking a stand??
NYC Mayor Campaign Manager Rick Fromberg weighs in on our recent election. Rick has been a campaign manager for NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio, Hillary Clinton, and others. He has been watching this election carefully and today he weighs on voter counting, voter turn-out and voter-fraud! Listen to this episode if you want to be up on the latest!
Olivia Troye, is brave and honest and real. This former Member of the Corona Task Force and aide to Vice President Mike Pence details what it really felt like working at the White House, during these challenging times. As Mike Short, Chief of Staff to Mike Pence is diagnosed with Covid, Olivia recalls how mask wearing was frowned upon and how the culture of fear in the White House permeated. What led Olivia, a lifelong Republican and person who really cared about her job and the American people to finally say "no more". Taking a stand and swimming against the tide is never easy, listen to this Episode and you will have a window behind the scenes at the White House.
Do you want to know what in-person school is really like? From real kids? During Corona?!! Listen to Elie and Ari, 2 of my adorable children who are in middle and lower school in person! You will get the real scoop straight from those in the actual trenches! Elie and Ari discuss recess, wearing a mask all day and social distancing in the classroom! Whether your child is learning virtually or in person, you won't want to miss this one!!
Barry is a serial entrepreneur, who started a movement that has Forbes and Oprah talking about! Find out more about this one-of-a-kind man on this week's Episode!
Nancy Stearns Bercaw is a seventeen-time NCAA All-American athlete and was inducted into the University of South Florida's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Her writing has appeared in publications around the world, including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, the Korea Herald, U.S. News & World Report, Abu Dhabi's Tempo magazine, and ScaryMommy.com. She is the author of Brain in a Jar: A Daughter's Journey through Her Father's Memory and a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias.
Jane Green is a NY Times Best selling author, mom of six and all around interesting person. She has been part of the ABC News Time, has had her own show on BBC Radio London and regularly appears on TV and radio. As if that wasn't enough, she is a graduate of the International Culinary Institute of New York , amateur decorator and passionate gardener. As a mom of SIX how does she find the time??? Find out in this week's Episode
Rabbi Marc Schneier is the founding Rabbi of one of the pre-eminent synagogues in the world. But he is not just a Rabbi. He is a visionary and a leader and he has dedicated his life to finding commonalities and healing divisiveness among the black and white community. Listen to this podcast and you will learn how one man with a vision can be instrumental in bringing about change. You wlll also hear about Marc's acting with Sara Jessica Parker, of Sex and the City, you won't want to miss this one!
Dr. Angela Williamson is a filmmaker, speaker, educator and author of the bestselling children's book, My Life with Rosie: A Bond Between Cousins, released on Juneteeth in celebration of the real woman behind the story everyone thinks they know. Dr. Angela is a woman with vision and heart which she brings full force to the work she does and the book she recently authored. Married to Rosa Parks cousin, Angela got an up close- look into the real woman who was at the heart of the segregation movement. Listen to the Episode and you too will meet the Real Rosie!
Winn Claybaugh has been CEO of Paul Mitchell Hair Salons Schools for two decades so he knows hair and beauty. But he also knows people and is a man of big ideas, big dreams and a big heart. We can all learn from each other but some of us are natural motivators; Winn Claybaugh has been named by CNN as one of the top motivational speakers! Listen to this podcast and you will understand why. He truly believes in making a difference and his words of wisdom resonate so deeply . I like to call it wisdom with heart and soul- see if you agree!
Eli Beer was just a six year old boy when he witnessed a bombing. The memory stayed with him for a long time and he promised himself that one day he would save lives. Eli is a man who keeps his word and then some. In this week's Episode of Changing the Course, Eli talks about his miraculous recovery from the Coronavirus from intubation to extubation as he retells the chilling memories of being sedated for 30 days. His story is one of hope and of survival but ultimately his story is one of heroism. We can all be heroes in our everyday life, we just need to take opportunities that lie in our midst. Eli has taken those opportunities and in doing so he has saved thousands of lives and united those from varying walks of life. Eli, the world is brighter because you are in it. We are so happy for your recovery.
Ellen O'Niell is a school prinipical in NYS. She likes to think outside the box and is trying to collaborate with other educators to follow guidelines and safely navigate the new school year for our children. Listen to this Episode and you will get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes and in the minds of those leading the charge!
If you haven't heard the name Jace Chapman yet, I promise you will! Jace was the hit of the acclaimed Netflix series, Healing Powers of Dude, which tackles anxiety in children in a whole new way. Jace is a self motivated actor, mountaineer and oldest party of five! He has climbed and reached Summits at age 11, helped save his dad's life and wants to use his influence to help those less fortunate realize their dreams. Where do you find a child like this?? Jace Chapman- we are really excited to see what the world has in store for you!
Martino is someone who breaks all molds and defies traditional stereotypes. Adopted at birth, he spent much of his childhood with an abusive father. Many years later he will find the opportunity to retrace his roots and go back to where he came from. We are all a product of both our upbringing and our ancestry- listen to this episode and you will be inspired to find out where you are most deeply rooted! You will also get one of the easiest and best curly girl tips ever!!
Martino Cartier has been named "America's most sought after stylist" by W Magazine, but even more impressive than his styling abilities are big heart, open mind and extraordinary ability to inspire all those he comes in contact with. As founder of Wigs and Wishes, Martino ensures that ANYONE who needs a wig due to illness, gets one, no questions asked. As creator of innovative and cutting edge hair styling products he has shown us all that sometimes good people are rewarded by finding more and more good with every turn they take. During corona time, Martino's acts of kindness are touching thousands who in turn are inspired to act similarily. On a recent FB live he raised $43,000 in just 2 hours and is helping the Hatzolah organization and Eli Beer save millions of lives with his generous contribution. Martino! Keep it up- the world needs more people like you!
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