A Daylight IPA Learner, Advisor of the Year, and founder of COR Philanthropic Strategies, Jaimi is a passionate advocate for transformative philanthropy.
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February 11, 2025: The Washington Post reports that dozens of middle school students in Germany walked out of class as a protest of Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s visit to Patch Barracks.
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February 10, 2025 — In China-related news this week, CNN reporter Elisabeth Buchwald asked: “Is something you ordered taking a while to be delivered? Tariffs may be to blame.”
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True Power Institute founder Rúna Bouius asks: "Can you imagine walking into a room filled with fearless women, all committed to creating a wave of change so powerful it could alter the course of history?"
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Writing books is a passion for attorney Timothy Trainer who for more than three decades focused on intellectual property issues in his day job. Then writing books caught his imagination.
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Today’s interview tells the tale of this important book that offers parallel narratives that touch upon several fascinating ideas, including the reach of Nazism—even in rural America—during WWII, the lasting impacts of the January 6 insurrection on today’s world, and the similarities between two time periods each burdened with an oppressive sense of dread. Don’t miss it!
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When Tom Haney retired, he wanted to spend some of his spare time giving back to the community while also staying in shape. in 2020 he had another idea: to participate in as many polar bear plunges as possible.
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The mood was surreal: ash falling from the sky, news reports showing flames racing across hillsides and communities, and an eerie wind rattling windows in neighborhoods uncomfortably close to the danger zone. Los Angeles was burning.
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Who she is: A goal-oriented, purpose-driven woman on a mission to stand up for one another, support one another, and push forward, even in the face of resistance.
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Who she is: A hard-working recent graduate of Cabrini University with a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and double minors in environmental science and writing.
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Back in the day, we promoted “The Falls Church Way.” Through joyful and challenging experiences, we learned that “process is everything.” If there was a simple “majority of one,” we listened and sought to dignify the voice.
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My family’s bus stop was at a busy intersection for many years. This crossroads brought together not just two roads of traffic but dozens of FCCPS students and their families. These families represented almost every house within a block in each direction. While the time spent at the bus stop was usually brief — just 10 minutes once or twice a day—over the years, it added up to hundreds of hours spent building the kind of community I believe is the Secret Sauce of FCCPS.
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What did you dream of becoming in high school? I dreamed of becoming an orthopedic surgeon but didn’t really consider what it would take to make that happen. Now, I am so thankful that I switched gears to communications. I can truly say that this is my calling, and I can’t imagine that I would have enjoyed the clinical setting as much as the work I am doing now.
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Last year, I lined the halls with the staff and students at Mount Daniel, awaiting the arrival of the graduating class for their yearly tradition of walking the halls of all the city schools in caps and gowns. I knew I needed a prime spot as I excitedly waited for “The Mayor.” He was no longer the 7-year old boy who walked (or ran) in the building, he was an 18-year old man, but with the same charm and radiant smile.
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In this episode: You’ll meet Daylight’s founder and CEO Dien Yuen who shares insights into Trend 8 — The Messy Marketplace. “This includes the current private equity invasion into the world of philanthropy, and new innovation in wealth management.”
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There’s a saying: if you build it, they will come. In our roles with the Falls Church Education Foundation (FCEF), we’ve had the good fortune to build a wide variety of opportunities for the people and businesses of Falls Church City to come together and show their support for the Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS).
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In the spring of 2005, the FBI foils a government employee’s attempt to provide confidential information to the Chinese. As the FBI struggles to understand why the information is valuable, its investigation entangles Capitol Hill staffer Kellie Liang and jeopardizes her nomination to a State Department position. What does her partner Aaron do next?
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In 2009, my wife and I were brand new parents, having just adopted two children, 8 and 10 years old. Neither spoke a word of English. For both, an American school was a new experience; in fact, any school was a new experience. It was an incredibly challenging and exciting time for us with so much new – new language, culture, food, everything. So much change takes time, love, and patience.
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What advice do you have for others about creating your best life? John says, "I’ve had some really great breaks in my career, but many of those were opportunities that I created by being as nice as possible while just not taking no for an answer. I think tenacity is not taught, promoted, or valued enough, and I try to tell my students this every day."
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Just weeks after his commitment to F&M and in the middle of applying for an Army ROTC scholarship, he ruptured his ACL on Senior Night. Coach G jumped into action.
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"At Falls Church City Public Schools, we believe in the power of connection. Connection between educators and students. Between schools and families. Between a community and its future. And at the heart of it all is one of the most transformative tools we’ve ever created: The Morning Announcements."
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Anthropologist Margaret Mead would appreciate the FCCPS Secret Sauce project.
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Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) is an excellent, award-winning school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, objective student achievement data alone doesn’t tell the whole story of who we are as a division and community.
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With the goal of helping entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses, Hope and her team of 10 publish online magazines (including InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: BeInkandescent.com), produce dozens of podcast shows on InkandescentRadio.com, and film, direct, and produce videos featured on Inkandescent.tv
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A great environment is not enough; there needs to be a catalyst. The catalyst in Falls Church City is the conviction that we can make a difference.
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As the father of three awesome kids, I have seen most of the Pixar movies countless times. My favorite is “Finding Nemo,” my son Emmett always loved “The Incredibles,” my other son Hank is a “Toy Story 3″ kind of guy, and my daughter Charlotte was always mesmerized by “Up.”
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On today’s podcast you’ll meet: Dr. Chris Grumm, author and consultant Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, author and Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Fund for Women Dr. Jane Sloane, author and Senior Director at the Asia Foundation
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When one of our daughters was diagnosed with double-deficit dyslexia in elementary school, her savvy and loving second-grade teacher alerted us to her academic struggles. The consultant said she “would be in good hands.” She still is.
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FCCPS is a DIY school system. It was created by people willing to work late nights to read and create state code, establish a council and school board, and write policy and zoning regulations. The government was the neighbor, and everything was, and remains, hyper-local.
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