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It was a privilege to do this episode with Iowa State Senator Jesse Green (District 14) over this Thanksgiving week! It became evident within the first 5 minutes what kind of a person he is. Jesse has a strong belief system and his faith influences everything he does. If you were interested in local and state politics and the direction it is going, I would rest assured with people like Jesse involved, he will never forget why he's there, why he was elected. He was a strong will to serve people. All of them. Anybody and everybody. He's there to empower us, the people, to be able to help ourselves. He would give a fish to someone in need in a heartbeat but his long term agenda involves teaching anybody who wants to learn how to fish in as many areas as possible and provide opportunities for growth and wealth.  

Specific topics we touched involve 

School educational savings accounts, aka - Vouchers 
The future of state income tax (going away!?) 
His experience with the E-15 bill 
Dynamics within the Senate and House, and how they interact with the Governor
His outlook on federal politics and who our next president could be

Overall this was a fantastic experience and it created a thirst to interview more politicians, Republicans and Democrats alike, to have deep meaningful conversations, so we the people can stay in the know about what's going on with our homeland.  

Ever heard the quote, "jack of all trades, master of none?" Did you know there was more at the end of the saying?  

It actually goes, "Jack of all trades, master of none, better than being a master of one." 

The saying can be used for many different points of context, but in this case, Schyler Bardole is on his way to being a jack of all trades and a master of many.  He farms with his family on their heritage farm (150 years in the same family), as well as with his wife's century farm, raises Scottish Highland cattle, pigs, bees, not to mention his 2 boys with a third kid on the way.  

He always is a follower of current world events, and in this episode shares what he has learned about the world and its people, and the direction we are going.  

His insights are fascinating, sure enough so it is not farfetched in the future you'll see him with a podcast of his own.  We could have several hours long, but enjoy this episode with a great guest.  

Bryce Hoyle is a guy who could accomplish just about anything he wants to.  It goes beyond just talent and skill, the ability to succeed and grow requires being self motivated and relying on principles of effort and fortitude, and Bryce shares his story of where his resilience comes from and formative experiences that shaped the way.  

Life changes fast, in todays day and age with technology and now the emergence of tech and AI, it's only going to change faster and more often.  This isn't something to be apprehensive about but to embrace and handle as well as possible.  Hearing Bryce talk about the principles that have guided him so far, makes me confident there is a way to stay level headed in a world increasingly gone crazy.  

Mary Pedersen, nurse practitioner extraordinaire.  As balanced, level headed, logical and brilliant of a practitioner as they come.  Want a clinician to shoot it straight? Ask Mary.  Want someone who cares about you and your health? Look for Mary. 

She’s got practical health advice they won’t lead you astray, and she’s in the thick of it with a growing family, fitting in tons of activities while balancing her and her husbands career without losing their minds. In a world were stress tries to rule the roost and stoke the rat race Mary comes in balanced (and glowing, the podcast room lighting was giving her an extra glow).  

It’s time to cut to the chase and get real with health. It ain’t about how you look. It ain’t even about how you feel. It’s about how you function. Tune in to get the scoop.

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With the Greene County Community School District is Superintendent Brett Abbotts! We dug into Mr Abbotts, his background and journey from growing up in Canada to running the schools here in Jefferson, Iowa. 

Not only this but he "schooled me" on topics like the voucher program installed recently in Iowa, and how tax dollars get distributed to the school, specifically local dollars.  

He is also passionate about football and golf, occasionally sandwiches get wagered on football games and as a Patriot fan he casually trashed the Vikings (my favorite team, GO Vikes!) but Mr. Abbotts is for sure the man to beat on the golf course, and he tells an interesting story about a student who has risen up to try and take him down.  

Mr. Abbotts has completely convinced me the schools are heading in a phenomenal direction.  He is both goal orientated and relationship focused, an often tough balance to handle but he is finding ways to do it.

I loved his answer to questions about his goals for this school year, though his answer about a perfect world "utopian" goal is especially memorable - He spoke about each kid being confident in their learning, and elevating our district to an elite status, one where people want to come here and you are certainly proud to have graduated from here. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Mr Abbotts and hope you enjoy this in depth conversation about school matter and beyond.  

As someone who has a career out of chasing and reporting stories, Doug Burns has stories that a 1 hour podcast doesn't have time to contain. This includes how as a reporter he has gotten access to interview several high ranking politicians, INCLUDING a former POTUS. 

A decorated and seasoned journalist, Doug Burns also talked in depth about his experience being adopted, and while still not knowing his birth parents, he has peace and contentment about both his past and who he currently is.  

He wasn't the only member of his family who was adopted, as he also has a Vietnamese sister.

Being a journalist during times like the present that can be, on occasion, tumultuous and controversial, Doug talks about how his exposure to different races and cultures has been an advantage, and what he is doing in the present to promote racial wellness for anyone who is willing to engage in that conversation.  

Listen in and comment your impressions as we dive into a conversation with Doug Burns, Herald newspaper VP and journalist.