The Weapons of Change Podcast, with Shawn Allen Shawn Allen
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- Éducation
Most of us are trying to develop into a more whole, and well rounded, human. If we are wise, we will gravitate towards difficult things and challenging conversations that force us to look more deeply at our preconceived rules, ways and judgements. Forcing ourselves into these uncomfortable things and situations are what I refer to as potential "weapons". When we learn and develop these skills, when we stretch our comfort zones, these new found skills become weapons to dig deeper, to fight more important self battles. It is a cyclical game, to battle, fail or succeed, and to battle again in a manner of self improvement and self enlightenment. For only when we can do our "self work" can we begin to make greater contributions to others around us and society in general. Through these "weapons" I have chosen to embrace, I hope to grow and in turn hope to carve more into life, more lessons, epiphanies, stories, failures, art and things that make me laugh, think and cry. I leave these conversations here to share with you, little pieces of my life and mind, conversations that serve a purpose for my own growth. These are topics I have found to be important, inspiring, changing, joyous and painful and I share them now with you. I believe that is what we should all do, share. A lesson taught when we were all small children, sharing, that thing that elevates us all. Share. Share your weapons of change.
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The Power of Play: Bringing Communities Together
You can find me and this show any where podcasts are found, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify etc
You can also find the show and all my others at: shawnallen.net, and thegaitguys.com
Please email Peg and Patty at: play@lesterplayground.comWebsite: Lesterplayground.com
Owen's Playground For Children Of All Abilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL2d3DS93Lc
How you can help this project along,
www.lesterplayground.com/corporate-matching
www.lesterplayground.com/donatetoday
This project is on a mission through the end of 2019.
They are on a 90 days to $60K campaign.
Their goal is now focused on two phases:
Phase 1: East Playground
Fundraising Goal: $205,000 Installation: Summer 2020
Phase 2: West Playground
Fundraising Goal: $113,000 Installation: Summer 2021... or sooner!
The Lester Community Playground team is working on new programs that give every Lester family & our entire community an opportunity to participate.
How Can Someone Help?
Please see the back page for all the ways that YOU can help make 90 Days to $60k a reality!
Join Us on Facebook & Instagram to follow our progress, share our vision, and stay updated on new ways to support... there is more in the hopper that we can’t wait to share with you!
Donate!
• Make a one-time or monthly pledge via our website! Every dollar counts, & we appreciate every contribution!
www.lesterplayground.com/donatetoday
• Cement Your Legacy with a commemorative brick with your family’s name or message of choice for our path! www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/lesterplay
• Make an Even Bigger Impact by supporting a “Paw Level Sponsorship” and make a mark for your family or business on our donor wall. Contact the Playground team for details! https://tinyurl.com/y2mdzvsj
Connect Us with Corporate & Matching Donations!
• Stretch your donation by checking if your company offers matching donations. Visit our website for a sample
list of companies of all sizes that participate. www.lesterplayground.com/corporate-matching
• Connect us with your company or folks in your network as we seek donor support from partners outside of Lester
Attend an Event!
• November 7th – Cadence Kitchen will donate 10% of sales! Plus 100% of tips earned by special guest bartenders will also be donated. Make your reservation today at 630-442-7631 or www.cadencekitchen.co
Host an Event!
• Birthday Parties: Did you know that almost $3,000 has been donated by Lester kids as requests for birthday gifts?! • Wine Tastings – host a tasting event in your home with Wines for Humanity, which donates a portion of bottle
sales to the host’s charity of choice. Contact the Playground team for info.
• Get Creative! Lemonade stands, car washes, & more! Show your kids how great it is to get involved & give back!
Shop Amazon! Start your home or business shopping at https://smile.amazon.com and add Lester PTA as your charity of choice. A percentage of proceeds are donated to the Lester Community Playground. Taking this extra step has already generated over $1,400 in funds from Amazon! Imagine if we ALL shop Amazon this way!!
Coming Soon - Lester Spirit Wear! Watch for the unveiling of a brand new Lester logo, which will be featured on a variety of spirit wear for the whole family... the proceeds will benefit the Lester Community Playground!
Join Our Team! Donate your time and talents to our team – we will welcome your help with ideas & action. Please contact play@lesterplayground.com to step up!
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Michael Lucchesi : Head Coach, Second City Track Club
Find Michael at,
Secondcitytc.com
https://www.instagram.com/secondcitytc/
https://www.instagram.com/sctcelite/
https://www.facebook.com/secondcitytc/
Links to find the podcast:
Look for me/us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more.
Just Google "shawn allen" or "weapons of change" or "the gait guys podcast".
Our Websites:
shawnallen.net
www.thegaitguys.com
Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys
doctorallen.co
summitchiroandrehab.com
Our website is all you need to remember. Everything you want, need and wish for is right there on the site.
Interested in our stuff ? Want to buy some of our lectures or our National Shoe Fit program? Click here (thegaitguys.com or thegaitguys.tumblr.com) and you will come to our websites. In the tabs, you will find tabs for STORE, SEMINARS, BOOK etc. We also lecture every 3rd Wednesday of the month on onlineCE.com. We have an extensive catalogued library of our courses there, you can take them any time for a nominal fee (~$20).
Our podcast is on iTunes and just about every other podcast harbor site, just google "the gait guys podcast", you will find us.
Where to find us, the podcast Links:
Apple podcasts:
https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/10743083
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gait-guys-podcast/id559864138?mt=2
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/music/m/Icdfyphojzy3drj2tsxaxuadiue?t=The_Gait_Guys_Podcast
Links:
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Carlos Lemos jr & Salvatore Pace: Living with, and beyond, jiu jitsu
Today I interview Prof Carlos Lemos Jr. of Gracie Barra Downwers Grove, Illinois, USA & Prof Salvo (Salvatore) Pace of Gracie Barra Bath, London.
IF you think this is just another jiu jitsu martial arts podcast, you are terribly mistaken. Do not miss this episode !
GBdownersgrove.com
graciebarrabath.com
shawnallen.net
doctorallen.co
thegaitguys.com
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Carlos Lemos jr., Part 1: Stories, Mysteries & Truths behind Jiu Jitsi
This is essentially Podcast Zero here at The Weapons of Change Podcast. This was previously recorded in 2017 for my other podcast, The Gait Guys Podcast, but it more clearly finds its best home here.
Here I interview a good friend, a mentor, and a true leader and visionary. Today I introduce to you Professor Carlos LEmos jr of Gracie Barra Downers Grove in Illinois, USA. He is a legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a direct understudy of one the legends in the Gracie Family that first brought jiu jitsu to the world, Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Come listen to some stories, Prof Lemos is a master story teller in his own right. Enjoy my friends.
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shawnallen.net
thegaitguys.com