Moving Forward with Mia and Julia

Moving Forward with Mia and Julia

Dr. Mia Johnson and Dr. Julia Porter have spent the better part of a year interviewing leaders and researching how grief impacts them. They have learned how people are treated when they're grieving and some of the key concepts that we need to focus on to support leaders in a variety of organizations. They will invite guests who are authorities in their field to discuss various aspects of grief, and to help listeners understand how they can not only help grieving colleagues, friends, and family, but to help them take the next step towards making changes to move forward following a loss or traum

  1. Season 2, Episode 2: Stephen Kemp, From Academic to Funeral Director

    JAN 16

    Season 2, Episode 2: Stephen Kemp, From Academic to Funeral Director

    NFDA.org Spokesperson, Stephen R. Kemp, CFSP, is the owner of Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. His professional journey began in scientific research, working as a research associate at the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute, VA Medical Center, and Biosan Laboratories. Transitioning to funeral service, Stephen earned his mortuary science degree from Wayne State University and has since dedicated his career to serving families with compassion and professionalism. At the national level, Stephen represented Michigan on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Policy Board and served as an at-large representative on the NFDA Board of Directors. His national service also includes work on the Professional Development and Advocacy Committees and the Environmental Workgroup. Stephen’s expertise has been recognized through invitations to lead workshops on embalming and risk management at the NFDA International Convention & Expo. Stephen has played a significant leadership role within the Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA), serving on numerous committees and the association’s board of directors. Notably, he made history as the first African-American president in MFDA’s 125-year history, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the profession and fostering inclusivity. In addition to his leadership in Michigan, Stephen has contributed to funeral service education as an instructor and clinical preceptor at Wayne State University, mentoring the next generation of funeral professionals. Learn more about funeral homes like Stephen's at https://www.rememberingalife.com/.

    45 min
  2. JAN 16

    Season 2, Episode 2: Stephen Kemp, From Academia to Funeral Director

    NFDA.org Spokesperson, Stephen R. Kemp, CFSP, is the owner of Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. His professional journey began in scientific research, working as a research associate at the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute, VA Medical Center, and Biosan Laboratories. Transitioning to funeral service, Stephen earned his mortuary science degree from Wayne State University and has since dedicated his career to serving families with compassion and professionalism. At the national level, Stephen represented Michigan on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Policy Board and served as an at-large representative on the NFDA Board of Directors. His national service also includes work on the Professional Development and Advocacy Committees and the Environmental Workgroup. Stephen’s expertise has been recognized through invitations to lead workshops on embalming and risk management at the NFDA International Convention & Expo. Stephen has played a significant leadership role within the Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA), serving on numerous committees and the association’s board of directors. Notably, he made history as the first African-American president in MFDA’s 125-year history, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the profession and fostering inclusivity. In addition to his leadership in Michigan, Stephen has contributed to funeral service education as an instructor and clinical preceptor at Wayne State University, mentoring the next generation of funeral professionals. Learn more about funeral homes like Stephen's at https://www.rememberingalife.com/.

    45 min
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Dr. Mia Johnson and Dr. Julia Porter have spent the better part of a year interviewing leaders and researching how grief impacts them. They have learned how people are treated when they're grieving and some of the key concepts that we need to focus on to support leaders in a variety of organizations. They will invite guests who are authorities in their field to discuss various aspects of grief, and to help listeners understand how they can not only help grieving colleagues, friends, and family, but to help them take the next step towards making changes to move forward following a loss or traum

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