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Episode 79 — This week on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro meet Shannon Baker, podcaster and business strategist
Mind Your Time — How purpose-driven women with online businesses can be more intentional with their time mind
February 2023: Scott Turri, practicing artist, arts writer, and Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the Studio Art Department
Meet spirit
February 2023: Learning to ask for help 💛
Enter Name soul
Episode 5: Dr. Peter Noonan, superintendent Falls Church City Public Schools, VA, talks about the future of K-12 learning on the Distance Learning Roundtable
How K-12 educators dealt with the pandemic and what the future of learning looks like for America's superintendents spirit
February 2023: Episode 5 of Money Mountaineering with Peter Neuwirth features Steve Vernon, F.S.A., president of Rest-of-Life Communications
Exactly what is longevity risk, and how can people prepare themselves for a long retirement? mind
Jan. 31, 2023: Registration is now open for the 2023 National Conference July 17-20
Become part of the USDLA family: Wyndham Orlando Resort spirit
Episode 78 — Don’t miss this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Jeannie Dougherty, money expert and mental fitness strategist
What are some of the biggest money mistakes individuals and couples make? mind
Jan. 24, 2023: Meet our USDLA sponsor — IpX, the Institute for Process Excellence
Joseph Anderson (pictured here) is the President of IpX and was instrumental in building the True North Enterprise Calibration™ model. mind
Episode 77 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Pamela Jackson Sams, a strong voice in personal finance for women
The importance of providing financial advice to women mind
Jan. 15, 2023 — EduAlliance presents: Higher Ed Without Borders featuring Dr. Stefanie Niles, president, Cottey College
Enter Name mind
Episode 76 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet Carol Cho, CLU®, ChFC®, who is obsessed with helping her clients unravel and demystify financial planning through education
Mastering the art of financial planning spirit
Jan. 17, 2023: USDLA Partner Spotlight is on Yamaha Unified Communications
Meet Tatsuya Umeo, CEO of Yamaha Unified Communications mind
“The China Connection: A Novel,” by Timothy Trainer
It’s a year after Hong Kong reverted to China. Aaron and Kellie’s dual-purpose Hong Kong trip for business and pleasure descends into chaos when Kellie fails to deliver the blueprint Chinese entrepreneurs seek in hopes of greater riches in the U.S. market. What happens next? mind
Jan. 1, 2023 — EduAlliance presents: Higher Ed Without Borders featuring Dr. Barry Ryan, President of Woodbury University
Meet Dr. Barry Ryan, President of Woodbury University mind
Jan. 13: Mark your calendar for these upcoming free webinars!
USDLA is looking forward to hearing from you! mind
Jan. 10, 2023: You are invited to be part of our July 2023 National Conference
This month, we opened the Call for Proposals and are eager for you to share your expertise with like-minded educators. mind
Episode 75 — Please join us for this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — John O’Connell, author, “Rise of the Activist Investor”
Sustainable investing and the rise of the activist investor featuring author John O'Connell mind
January 2023: In Memoriam of Weatta Frazier-Collins
Enter Name spirit
Mark your calendar for Jan. 6, 1 PM Eastern: Don’t miss the first USDLA Free Friday Webinar of 2023!
Enter Name mind
Jan. 3, 2023: Call for Proposals USDLA National Conference
our July 2023 National Conference is taking shape and we have opened up the Call for Proposals mind
January 2023: What does ease as a practice mean to you?
Zenit Journals founder Alina Liao says: "Inhale love… … …Exhale ease!" soul
Episode 4: Take a lesson in the art of learning with Lee Gambol, Distance Learning Coordinator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
How Lee is embracing the idea of "Backslash Forward" by celebrating the past and embracing the future of distance learning spirit
January 2023: Don’t miss episode 4 of Money Mountaineering with Peter Neuwirth features David Scharf, president-elect, Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA)
What is the Conference of Consulting Actuaries? mind
Episode 74 — Please join us for this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Kleo Curry, CFP®, Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM
December 30, 2023 — Finish 2022 up right with this week's episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro! You'll meet Kleo Curry, CFP®, Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM who teaches us about "Women on Purpose: Money talk guides to commonly avoided conversations." mind
USDLA Webinars 2022: From “Ways to Flip Zoom to Engage Your Team” to “How Watching (Lots of) Television Helped Me in Instructional Design,” this year’s webinars were educational — and entertaining!
With 2022 almost behind us, we want to thank the presenters who have shared their time and recourses during our USDLA Free Friday Webinar series mind
Dec. 27, 2022: Webinars 2023 + Updates from our Sponsors
Three upcoming USDLA Free Friday Webinars you won't want to miss in January 2023 mind
Episode 73 — Please join us for this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — College funding specialist Brad Baldridge
Learn about the Top 10 College Planning Mistakes — and how to avoid them! mind
Dec. 20, 2022: The USDLA Member Spotlight is on Arifa Garman, Senior Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer
A tree without roots is destined to die. soul
Pranic Healer Danièlle Fouché Leonard will help you center, clear, and discover your best life
Why did Danièlle Fouché Leonard leave a successful career as an IT exec to become a Pranic Healer? body
Dec. 13, 2022: Dr. Shana Garrett explains the Higher Ed Enrollment Cliff
College enrollment projections anticipate numbers to plummet by more than 15% after 2025. How will high education institutions handle it? mind
Reiki: A History Lesson
A spiritual healing art, the word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei), which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy.” welcome
Episode 72 — Check out this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Akeiva M. Ellis, CFP®, co-founder of The Bemused
Today on Margaritas with Marguerita: Meet Akeiva Ellis, MSFP, CPA/PFS, CFP®, ChSNC®, co-founder of The Bemused, where she and her husband promote inclusive financial literacy for young adults. soul
Episode 71 — Today on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: VegTech Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano teaches us about EATV
With EATV, VegTech™ Invest has created a completely new impact asset class: plant-based innovation and alternative in the capital markets body
December 6, 2022: The USDLA Spotlight is on our 2022 Sponsors
A note from Pat Cassella, executive director US Distance Learning Association (USDLA) mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: Verizon
Technology is key to the education evolution mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: TEDU
TEDU’s Learning Support System centralizes your academic support offerings into one student and administrative-facing platform, increasing accessibility, participation, and data while substantially reducing program facilitation costs by improving efficiency mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: Tennessee State University
This comprehensive, urban, co-educational, land-grant university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. It is designated as a "high research" institution. mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: Poly.com
Poly’s professional-grade video, phone, and headset solutions offer new and improved interactions with students and colleagues. As classrooms continue to evolve — so do Poly classroom solutions. mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: JDL Horizons
Thomas Lapping, CEO, says: “Our team brings decades of experience in education and technology to provide products and services that benefit the K-12 education market. Our goal is to use the power of video to enhance community relationships and communication and to enhance teaching and learning through engaging and productive learning experiences. We always go the extra mile to help our clients because your results truly matter to us.” mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: Instructure — The Makers of Canvas
Learn about an education technology company with a mission to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. mind
USDLA Gold-level sponsor: D2L
D2L is a global learning innovation company helping organizations reshape the future of education and work. We’re leading the way into the era of personalized learning, driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their age, ability, or location. mind
Episode 70 — Stripper Financial Planning is our star on this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro
Lindsey Swanson is on a mission: Serving the undeserved soul
December 2022: Ben Cohen — engineer, entrepreneur, husband, dad of 2 sons
With more than 35 years of experience in leading the strategy, architecture, design, development, and manufacturing of complex systems Ben recently has been driving the development teams in the development of autonomous high power wireless DC fast charging of electric vehicles. spirit
December 2022: Join us for Episode 3 of Money Mountaineering with Peter Neuwirth: Meet our guest — Mary Jo Lafaye, a licensed Home Equity Retirement Income (HECM) specialist with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Understanding Reverse Mortgages mind
December 2022: Simplify, Organize, Clarify for Your Wellness
Alina Liao, founder of Zenit Journals, says: "This week is the start of Virgo Season in the astrological calendar. Ok, so what does that mean?" we're all heart
Episode 3: Celebrate the gift of distance learning this holiday season with Dr. Jennie Sanders, Vice President of Faculty Experience and Academic Services at Western Governors University based in Salt Lake City, Utah
How Western Governors University was ahead of the Pandemic Curve and how it continues that trend spirit
Nov. 29, 2022: National Distance Learning Week Recap — Join us!
If you missed NDLW this month or want to re-watch the sessions, this is your chance! mind
Discovering My Wings: How Reiki helped me write a book, reinvent my psychotherapy business, and help others do the same
Let’s just say my life hasn’t gone as planned. mind
Episode 69 — Today on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Jason Friedman, founder and CEO of AdvisorFinder
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Client Onboarding Process mind
Nov. 22, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving! This week we shine a light on USDLA’s Member of the Month — David Stein
USDLA Member David Stein says, "As an individual and state chapter leader, my USDLA membership helped me become organized and understand what traits are most important to create a strong state chapter." mind