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Travelfood

Gratefully, I have not traveled as much as I used to. Despite not leaving the state at the clip I used to, I still find myself living as a traveler much of the time. What does that mean? It means that if you’re a communications professional, no matter where you find yourself in your career…

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Ep. 14: Melanie Ulle – Founder and CEO of Philanthropy Expert

Melanie Ulle is the founder and CEO of Philanthropy Expert, which helps you maximize your philanthropic efforts to work for and support your mission, vision, objectives, and bottom-line. We eliminate waste, capitalize on resources, and build your philanthropic presence and reputation. All of that is to say: Melanie is candid, incredibly sharp, and delightful to…

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Inflatable

The Insane Inflatable 5k was Saturday, and I’m happy to report I led my Rad Racing team to victory… whatever “victory” is when you run in a 5k that isn’t timed among a throng of other “adults” on a course filled with a bunch of modified bounce houses. So yeah, it was a fun time….

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This Week’s Episode (6.2.14): Melanie Ulle

This week’s guest is Melanie Ulle, founder and CEO of Philanthropy Expert. Their insider perspective and holistic view of philanthropy ensures every philanthropic effort our clients engage in is purposeful, strategic, and rewarding. Melanie and Jon talk about the non-profit world, corporate giving, the intersection of business, non-profits, and government, as well as a whole…

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Murder

This article is a bit late today because I had to spend part of my morning on a murderous rampage. I’m not kidding. I took the lives of three this morning. Four the previous morning. Two last night. And three others the day before yesterday. Never have I killed with such ruthless efficiency or careless…

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Ep. 13: Gabe Schirm – World Traveler and Creator of Global Gabe Travel

Gabe Schirm is the creator of Global Gabe Travel, the ultimate guide to free long-term travel. He created this website because it’s something he wished existed when he was 18 years old and considering travel, and serves as a one-stop resource for everyone considering expanding their horizons and exploring the world. In this episode, Gabe…

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Graduation

It’s been 10 years since I graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Speech Communication. And since it’s graduation season, I thought it a nice opportunity to reflect on what I was like then versus what I’m like today. Also, I saw that new X-Men movie over the weekend (it kicked ass), and…

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This Week’s Episode (5.26.14): Gabe Schirm

This week’s guest is Gabe Schirm, creator of GlobalGabeTravel.com the ultimate guide to free long term travel. Gabe has gotten paid to live in Spain, Ireland, and all across the South Pacific. The travel bug bit him when he was just 18 and went to Sweden with Up With People. Gabe was also one of…

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Marty

This article is dedicated to anyone who has ever lost someone close to them. For me, this article is dedicated to Marty Walker: close family friend and someone I looked up to as a kid. Today I commemorate my friend Marty Walker. He was a father, grandfather, friend, veteran, and so much more. Some of…

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Ep. 12: David Martin – Aerospace Auditor (CONFIDENTIAL Series)

Have you flown recently? Ventured through the sky? Are you a nervous flyer? Confident? Fly every week? No matter who you are, or how you react to commercial air travel, there are a whole group of people who have your back… including this week’s guest. David Martin is the second entry in our CONFIDENTIAL Series,…

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