We’re living in uncertain times, but a New World is emerging. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Bracken</a>, host of Luminaries in the Dark, explores the hopeful stories of people pivoting in their lives and in their work to rise above crisis and help those in need.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Luminaries in the Dark
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We’re living in uncertain times, but a New World is emerging. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Bracken</a>, host of Luminaries in the Dark, explores the hopeful stories of people pivoting in their lives and in their work to rise above crisis and help those in need.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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August 14, 2020
Labor of Love
<p>“COVID-19 gave me the opportunity to live out my beliefs. What a blessing it is to get a call from a hospital that says, ‘Our nurses and our doctors, they're taking risks that are just not okay’. Could a man ever have a better blessing in life than to know that he got to live out his belief, which is, ‘Hey, we're going to try to love our neighbors?’“ – Jeff Kaas</p><p>It is not too often that we hear of a for-profit business putting their employee growth and community contribution as their mission statement. Luckily, not only do these companies exist, but they are shining a light towards a pathway for hope and healing amidst a pandemic.</p><p>In this week’s episode of Luminaries in the Dark, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Bracken</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kaas-b24a1310/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Kaas</a>, owner and consultant for <a href="https://kaastailored.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kaas Tailored</a>, a furniture manufacturer and consulting group in Mukilteo, Washington. With a strong set of beliefs centered around loving his neighbors, Jeff tells us how he made the temporary switch from furniture manufacturing and consulting, to using his factory to produce PPEs to meet the <a href="https://millionmaskschallenge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">100 Million Mask Challenge</a>. By putting his business aside, Jeff collaborated with his partners and competitors to create an international response to fighting coronavirus.</p><p>Listen in and be comforted to know that putting people first can reap amazing results.</p><br><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Jeff Kaas - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kaas-b24a1310/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://kaastailored.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kaas Tailored</a></p><p>100 Million Mask Challenge - <a href="https://www.providence.org/lp/100m-masks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p>Seattle Times - <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mukilteo-furniture-maker-rises-to-providence-medicals-100-million-mask-challenge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Article</a></p><p>Bruce Bracken - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 7, 2020
Grass Stains, Flip Flops, and Therapy
<p>"Mental health has been an issue in our communities for a long, long time. If you look at any youth health survey results from communities around Snohomish County, depression, anxiety, kids vaping, drug use, all of that has been on the rise even before COVID." -Patsy Cudaback</p><p>Children are our future. They will be responsible for building and leading our communities and helping us, as humans, progress to achieve a more just and caring world. It’s a fact that children are largely molded by their environment, and with the advent of COVID, children everywhere are facing the consequences of shelter-in-place orders. Suddenly, the things that are vital to a child’s development, such as school, community activities, and even friendships, are put on hold.</p><p>The YMCA, a not-for-profit that has been around for more than 120 years, is ready to meet the challenge to support and care for children in our communities. This week, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Bracken</a> speaks to Patsy Cudaback, Senior Vice President for the YMCA of Snohomish County, who is fearlessly answering the call to provide mental health support to our youth. By hiring mental health counselors and incorporating them into the day camps at the YMCA, Patsy provides children with a listening ear and skills for coping with the changes around them.</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Patsy Cudaback - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patsy-cudaback-99702111/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Snohomish County YMCA - <a href="https://ymca-snoco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ymca-snoco.org/</a></p><p>YMCA and BGCSC Summer Camp Partnership - <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/snohomish-co-summer-camps-team-up-to-offer-mental-health-support-for-kids/ar-BB16rxwB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KOMO news</a></p><p>Bruce Bracken - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 23, 2020
Your Mountain Is Waiting
<p>“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau</p><p>For some, thinking of summer conjures up youthful memories of hiking with friends, canoeing down a river, fishing from a lakeshore, or late-night campfire stories. But this year, with travel and group gatherings curtailed, many of us face the challenge of finding ways to continue those summertime outdoor adventures.</p><p>Luckily, this hasn’t stopped organizations from inventing unique ways for people to enjoy the season’s beautiful weather. <a href="https://avid4.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avid4 Adventure</a> is one such organization that has pivoted its programs to accommodate safety and social distancing concerns while providing summer fun. With its mission to empower kids of all ages and skill levels and encourage them to choose active, outdoor lifestyles, Avid4 Adventure offers safe summer activities through their Camp at Home and Small Group Adventures programs.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dreyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul Dreyer</a>, CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of Avid4 Adventure, joins host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Bracken</a> for this week’s episode and discusses the importance of providing an outlet for children to improve their concepts of self-development and teach the importance of community through an evolution of summer camp and activities.</p><p>Listen in and be inspired to rethink your summer adventure plans!</p><p><strong>Resources </strong></p><p>Paul Dreyer - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dreyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Avid4 Adventure: <a href="https://avid4.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://avid4.com/</a></p><p>Avid4 Adventure - Camp At Home: <a href="https://avid4.com/camp-at-home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://avid4.com/camp-at-home</a></p><p>Avid4 Adventure - Small Group Adventures: <a href="https://avid4.com/small-group-adventures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://avid4.com/small-group-adventures</a></p><p>Bruce Bracken - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrackenjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at <a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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