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The Pre-Made Podcast

Written by: Matthew C Collins
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  • In this podcast, you'll hear stories from and about people who have faced a pivot in their lives. Along the way, they've overcome long odds and serious setbacks to do extraordinary things in their communities and careers. Their resilience, perseverance and intentional living will inspire you.
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  • President Michael Elliott On Coming Back To Amherst And Building A Strong Community

    President Michael Elliott On Coming Back To Amherst And Building A Strong Community
    Apr 27 2024
    When Michael Elliott attended Amherst College, he never imagined he'd one day become its president. But now that he has the job, he brings a perspective that the office hasn't seen since the last time an Amherst graduate held that office (in 1983). Like animals that can detect light in the infrared spectrum, President Elliott's student and alumni experience enables him to see things others may miss. As Amherst Reunion 2024 approaches, I thought, who better to talk about coming back to campus and how to make the most out of the brief time we'll have? In this interview, which I recorded live with about 25 of my classmates attending virtually, you'll learn: What a day-in-the-life as Amherst College president is like The aspects of Amherst that have changed the most, as well as those that haven't changed much over the last 30 years Amherst's "secret sauce"... ...And how much I miss chicken pucks Why building a strong community at Amherst is one of President Elliott's top priorities - and how alumni can help Recommendations on how to get the most out of coming back to campus, including options for families with children His answers to alumni attendee questions, including how he thinks about attracting and nurturing diverse talent through Amherst and beyond, and how campus life amid the war in Gaza fares in comparison to colleges and universities that have made headlines If you'd like to learn more about President Elliott or get in touch, email him at president@amherst.edu, follow him on Instagram (@amherst_president), or watch his interview series, Between 2 Mammoths (https://www.amherst.edu/about/president-college-leadership/president/between2mammoths).
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Neda Sharghi’s Brother Was Taken By Iran. Here’s How She Fought Successfully To Bring Him Home.

    Neda Sharghi’s Brother Was Taken By Iran. Here’s How She Fought Successfully To Bring Him Home.
    Mar 17 2024
    In 2018, Emad Sharghi, an American citizen, was wrongfully detained and given a 10 year prison term by Iran while he was visiting family. His crime? Simply being American. It took more than five hard years to win his release. Neda Sharghi, Emad's sister and my Amherst College classmate, has advocated tirelessly for Emad and all Americans wrongfully held abroad through high profile media appearances and meetings with US government officials, urging them to have the political courage they need to bring American detainees home alive. In this episode, she details: How Emad is doing today The terrifying moment she learned of his having been taken captive The stages that families of the wrongfully detained often go through as they come to grips with the unimaginable The playbook she recommends to help win their release, including governmental and private resources that aid these efforts (see links below) The Amherst College friends who supported her through this ordeal How the US government's policy and resourcing toward hostage negotiation has evolved following the execution of American journalist James Foley by ISIS in 2014 How others can support families trying to win the release of Americans wrongfully held abroad by hostile governments or terrorist organizations The conversation covers lighter topics, as well, including Neda's fond memories of Amherst College, her decision to pause her career to be a full-time mom, and the Amherst classmates she'd like me to interview next. If you, your family, or friends have a loved one who is being wrongfully detained, here are the resources Neda recommends: The Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/secretary-of-state/special-presidential-envoy-for-hostage-affairs/) Bring Our Families Home (https://www.bringourfamilieshome.org/) The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation (https://jamesfoleyfoundation.org/) Post-Isolation Support Activities (operated by the Department of Defense, as described here: https://www.c6f.navy.mil/Press-Room/News/Article/1845496/post-isolation-support-activities/) The official Hostages and Wrongful Detainees Flag for use in your social media (Hostages and Wrongful Detainees Flag.jpeg)
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    59 mins
  • Ming Nagel Transforms Darkness Into Healing Music

    Ming Nagel Transforms Darkness Into Healing Music
    Mar 9 2024
    This episode's guest has come face to face with some of the darkest parts of the human condition. That's a result of her social work on behalf of those suffering from mental illness. In addition to providing relief and advocacy to some of the United Kingdom's most vulnerable, she has captured some of their stories in music that I find moving, lovingly crafted, and soothing. In this episode, you'll learn: About Ming's music, including three snippets of songs inspired by her social work and featuring a world exclusive from her band's latest album Her path to becoming one of the first female Master motorcyclists in the UK The book and luxury item she'd bring with her to a desert island Whom in the Amherst College Class of 1994 she'd like me to interview next Show notes: Ming's band website: projectblackbird.band "If This Is The End" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgBne3iO9p4 The guitar shop she and some friends operate: moonflowerguitars.co.uk Her internet radio station, which is home to her weekly music show: exilefm.com Ming's email: mingyuin13@gmail.com
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    58 mins
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