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“The China Factor: A Novel,” by Timothy Trainer

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?

The Little City: “Every family is unique, and every family has its own story of overcoming difficulty and finding the support it needs through FCCPS.” — Wyatt Shields, Falls Church City Manager

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.

December 2024: John Douglas White, CITV alumn turned Emmy Award winning TV editor, husband, whose motto is “Listen more, talk less.”

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."

Ep7 Illuminate Philanthropy Show — Trend 7: AI for Good with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuen

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Ep2: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy Show — Meet 3 more authors of this international social justice playbook who discuss the history of the Women’s Funding Movement

In this episode you'll meet Laura Risimini, Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, and Ana Oliveira

The Little City: “Making a Daily Connection in FCCPS” — John Wesley Brett, Communications Director at the Falls Church City Public Schools

"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."

The Little City: I asked Dr. Noonan recently: “Is IB working?” His answer: “It is absolutely working.” — Justin Castillo, Falls Church City School Board (2012-present)

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An interview with Seth Klukoff, Principal of Eoan Strategies, a new consultancy that focuses on thought leadership strategy and communications capacity building

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The Little City: “FCCPS Changes the World!” — Mechelle Coppock, Director of Budget and Finance

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.

Ep1: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy Show — Meet 3 authors of this international social justice playbook, an urgent call for women’s collective leadership to guide humanity through the gravest of challenges

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

The Little City: “This is where I am home.” — Steven Knight, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Career and Technical Education, Falls Church City Public Schools

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Teachers Make the Difference: “By empowering students with technology, FCCPS has created a more engaging and effective learning environment.” — Dang Nguyen, Chief Technology Officer, FCCPS

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Teachers Make the Difference: “Embracing innovation is woven into the division’s core values.” — Eric Duchaj, teacher, Individuals & Societies, PE/Health and Economics and Finance at the Hybrid Learning Center

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Jane Sloane, Senior Director of the Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality at The Asia Foundation

Jane’s previous roles include Vice President of Programs at the Global Fund for Women, Vice President of Development at Women’s World Banking, and Executive Director at the International Women’s Development Agency.

Laura Risimini, Director of Grants at the Amplify Her Foundation

Laura Risimini runs a private grantmaking foundation supporting women and girls from underserved communities to become transformative changemakers.

Congratulations to Award-Winner Tim Trainer and his “The China Connection” Novel About Greed and Trade Competition

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Relationships Matter: “Recognizing that there is this standard of excellence and holding ourselves and each other to that standard makes FCCPS the special place it is.” — Josh Singer, IB Diploma Program Coordinator at Meridian High School, FCCPS

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Relationships Matter: “Excellence, Enthusiasm, Engagement, Connection: ‘Fine’ just isn’t in our vocabulary.” — Steven Pickering

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Ep1 Daylight’s “Illuminate Philanthropy” Show — Trend 1: The Changing Client Base with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuen and Daylight’s Director of Advisor Practice Tony Macklin

Discover Trend 1 of Daylight's “Adapting to Eight Trends in Philanthropic Advising” series

Daylight’s Director of Advisor Practice Tony Macklin helps donors, families, grantmakers, and their advisors and associations answer questions about shared purpose, the use of resources for social impact, governance, strategy, and assessment

A Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Tony helps donors, families, grantmakers, and their advisors and associations answer questions about shared purpose, the use of resources for social impact, governance, strategy, and assessment. He is a frequent speaker, trainer, and author for these audiences.

Meet philanthropic leader and social entrepreneur Mike Rea, Director of Partnerships at Daylight

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Ep6: Silver Divorce — Neuwirth Associates Consulting founder Peter Neuwirth discusses the financial impact of Silver Divorce with analytics expert and Neuwirth Associates managing partner Jackie Chin

The Silver Divorce Show: Pete and Jackie share how Neuwirth Associates Consulting simplify a painful process

Celebrate Valentine’s Day all year with Jay Shetty’s “8 Rules of Love: How to find it, keep it, and let it go”

Love Rules: Preparing, practicing, protecting, and perfecting it

Meet USDLA Sponsor: WolfVision — creator of outstanding wireless collaboration systems

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Highlights for Children turns 75!

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A Must-Read for New Parents: Vimala McClure’s “Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents”

Credited with bringing the ancient art of Infant Massage to the West, author Vimala McLure is the founder of the nonprofit International Association of Infant Massage, with chapters in more than 30 countries and thousands of instructors worldwide.