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A few weeks ago, UCLA Anderson Center for MEMES put out a call for Student Campfire Talks at their Up Next Conference. I waited until the last minute but eventually submitted my proposal to discuss The Future of Women in Sports. Listen in as I recap my family's history in basketball, explain why everybody is lying when they say they watch men's sports because it's a better product, and present some options for the way forward. #whyanderson I used a PowerPoint for this presentation and you might miss some of the references so here's the YouTube link: youtu.be/56JhM9rIRrg See what's happening at UCLA Anderson: anderson.ucla.edu/ and at The Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Entertainment & Sports (MEMES): anderson.ucla.edu/centers/center-for-management-of-enterprise-in-media-entertainment-and-sports Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope  

Back from an extended hiatus with two very typical teenaged sisters, Tiffany and Chelsea, who between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and making mukbang videos, started a charity. Sisters for Service recently raised hundreds of dollars to buy Christmas toys and the duo have big plans for 2019 and beyond. Listen in to learn about life at school, at home, and online.  Keep up with the Sisters for Service online: instagram.com/sistersforservice youtube.com/channel/UCwGN2InfbJ76sJs0up93Zfw/ Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

The way we consume the news is constantly changing. We have TV, Twitter, and maybe you've seen a newspaper this decade. Certain words are/aren't being used to describe malicious behavior, important events aren't getting enough coverage, and recently, the news reporters have become the news. For some insight into the reporter experience, I talked to Sheila Powell* about life in the newsroom, pitching stories, chasing non-stories, working with others, why reporters can't just call people on their BS, and who ultimately what decides what stories are told. Sheila also offers some really great advice on breaking into journalism that is applicable to anyone. *Sheila Powell is an alias. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Throughout the episode, details about Sheila's life are obscured to protect her identity. Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

In an era where voting rights are at the forefront of many minds, I talked to Todd Cook about a joint effort between the ACLU, NAACP, and League of Women Voters known as Promote the Vote that got a ballot measure approved that will make voting easier by: implementing automatic voter registration, expanding absentee ballot allowances, making it easier for servicemembers to vote, allowing same-day voter registration, and more. Let's take this nationwide.  Promote the Vote online: promotethevotemi.com Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

Another entry in The Financial Health Series! Philip and Julia are actors turned money people. The husband and wife team are the creators of the PBS Digital Series "Two Cents" and owners of their own financial advisory firm, The Art of Finance. We go through some lessons learned from the show and the business beyond dollars and cents budgeting: the fact that breastfeeding isn't free [they're new parents], that the cash over debit card to save money study doesn't exist, how to get the most from your employee benefits, and a sneak peek into talking to your retirement age parents about money. Two Cents online: pbs.org/show/two-centsfacebook.com/TwoCentsPBSyoutube.com/channel/UCL8w_A8p8P1HWI3k6PR5Z6w Recommended reads, watches, and listens from Philip and Julia: youtube.com/user/crashcoursemrmoneymustache.com npr.org/sections/moneydaveramsey.com Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

It's voting season and this episode features a candidate for office from Detroit, Michigan. Shannon Smith, Detroit native, University of Michigan graduate, and Global Philanthropy Associate at JPMorgan Chase, is sharing his story as he enters the homestretch of his campaign for a seat on the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board.  Shannon walked me through the 5 W's of his campaign: Who is Shannon?  What is Shannon doing? Where is Shannon? When can you vote for Shannon - I'll tell you that here - November 6th! Why Shannon decided to run at this point in his life and career? His vision for the future of the Detroit is inspiring and I wish my vote counted but listen and donate if you can! Connect with Shannon online: voteshannonsmith.com facebook.com/shannonSMITH4DPSCD Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

Special episode featuring Rodney Rogan, Assistant Coach for the University of Nebraska - Omaha Women's Basketball Team, 4 year starting forward for Millsaps College from 2004 to 2008, and my brother.  Rodney delivered this speech as part of the Millsaps College Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where the 2007-08 men's basketball team was recognized for a historic season where they finished with 28 wins, went undefeated in the Hangar Dome, and captured the SCAC tournament championship.  I missed most of this because my high school team was making our own historic run.  Go Majors! Speech recorded by my dad. Follow Millsaps College Athletics online: twitter.com/MajorAthletics  Follow Coach Rodney Rogan online: twitter.com/CoachRodRogan  Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

The last entry in the Rhian's Hope Financial Health Series, for now, comes from another childhood friend. Jodel grew up down the street from me and is a pediatric nurse in Texas. After missing the deadline for academic scholarships at the University of Texas Arlington, Jodel racked up all the student loans but worked to pay them off as a personal, petty challenge.  We talk career choice [nursing was a backup plan], budgeting [he's a Dave Ramsey fan, too], when to pay off credit cards to build your credit score [not as soon as you make that big purchase], and his views on retirement [401K ain't it]. The journey to financial well-being doesn't end here, keep working, and more conversations are coming. How Jodel built his budget: growingslower.com/debt-free-budget-percentage-breakdown/  Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com

Cryptocurrency and blockchain are two of the biggest buzzwords of the last few years but what do they mean? The Financial Health Series continues on Rhian's Hope with Jomari Peterson, Founder of The Digital Reserve Network: a peer-to-peer payments, sustainable lending, and collateral free borrowing platform with a responsive monetary policy to empower discriminated communities. With Merriam-Webster as our starting point, Jomari dives deep into cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, and the opportunities each present in the financial arena and beyond. More about Jomari: Prior to this ambitious project for financial inclusion and social impact, he delivered a 10x return as the Co-founder for the Quantum Resistant Ledger, leading to a $100 Million+ Valuation. He is a Ph.D. Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University in Engineering & Public Policy with a focus on risk assessment and system design. Prior to Carnegie Mellon, he received his B.S. and MBA in Strategy & Logistics from Howard University.  Some terms explained: technologyreview.com/s/610885/a-glossary-of-blockchain-jargon Learn more about The Digital Reserve:  thedigitalreserve.org  Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com 

The second chapter in the Financial Health Series is here! This week I'm talking to my childhood friend Johamy about managing money as a wife and mother of four children under the age of four. She shares details about learning to save while in college and learning to budget alongside her recently laid off husband while in her third trimester. We even talk about budget wedding planning [pro-tip: online wedding dress shopping].  Johamy shares several tips for financial health with a family of 6: Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover [amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Financial-Fitness/dp/159555078X], accepting gifts from family and friends, using coupons as inspired by the Krazy Coupon Lady [youtube.com/user/TheKrazyCouponLady], meal planning with her handy Instant Pot, buying things out of season, and being smart at Target.  Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

Another Texan this week to start the Financial Health Series on Rhian's Hope. Lindsey walks me through her experiences as an artist, reconciling her identity as a gay woman with her faith, and becoming a personal banker. Through music, Lindsey works to increase awareness and inspire change in education after learning of the growing achievement gap between students of color and their white peers. Finally, we get some real action items around planning, saving, and getting your head out of the sand financially. Watch Mo Math Mo Money: https://youtu.be/WbxWNMXSAOQ.  Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com

Emily Cook Harris is a Louisiana native, dancer, fitness professional, and founder of EMPOWERED. We discuss the role of naivete/a lack of fear as she moved from LSU to NYC for an internship, stayed for a dream job, and then landed a spot on a national tour. An injury led her back to the wellness industry and eventually, LA. Now she's working on FITWEEK, an annual event celebrating the power of fitness in the community and raising money for She's the First and DonorsChoose.org. Get fit and get involved! Follow Emily and FITWEEK online: instagram.com/wearefitweek instagram.com/emcookharris fit-week.com Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

On this episode, I'm talking with a former Mayor of the Greatest in the World! Mayor Annise Parker served as the Mayor of Houston, Texas from 2010 to 2016, but before that, she was a triple major at Rice Universit. After graduation, she accidentally rode the tech wave in the oil and gas industry. When Mayor Parker realized she was working to support her volunteer habits, she decided to run for a position in local government. And lost. And lost again. But learned from those experiences and went on to serve the city of Houston for nearly 20 years as a councilmember, City Controller, and of course, Mayor. These days Mayor Parker is the President & CEO of the Victory Fund and Victory Institute, an organization dedicated to electing openly gay LGBTQ people who can further equality at all levels of government. Follow Mayor Parker on Twitter: twitter.com/AnniseParker Check out the Victory Fund online: victoryfund.org twitter.com/victoryfund facebook.com/victoryfund instagram.com/victoryfund Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

I'm handing hosting responsibilities to my friend and loyal listener, Glenn Sumirat, for this episode of Rhian's Hope Glenn, a husband, dad, fish taco savant, and proud member of the United States Navy, suggested an episode all about me and volunteered as tribute to interview me.  He walks you through my childhood, the first time we met, and in what I hope will inspire some of you to start your own project, I talk through the process of creating Rhian's Hope, the things I struggle with, and my plans for the future. Finally, I announce the launch of my first fundraiser! Buy a Rhian's Hope sticker and I'll donate the proceeds to organizations that have been featured on Rhian's Hope.  Recommended Read: Podcast Launch by John Lee Dumas Follow Glenn on Instagram: instagram.com/gs_1ne Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com      

Welcome to the second season of Rhian's Hope! On this episode, my most frequent guest Hunter Hames is back to rundown the 2018 WNBA regular season including: the return of Liz Cambage the rise of the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm underwhelming performances from perennial contenders Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, and the Phoenix Mercury the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game which I had the good fortune to attend our picks for the playoffs and year-end awards plus Hunter's plan for a podcast and our joint plan to take over 2019 All Star weekend Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

On this episode of Rhian's Hope, I'm talking with Mike Sherbakov, veteran, entrepreneur, philanthropist, adventurer, and founder of The Greatness Foundation about his journey from the United States Marine Corps, and then to heeding "divine discomfort" and knowing when it was time to make the change from Marine to student to founder. Throughout our conversation, Mike imparts knowledge about what it means to volunteer, trusting our instincts, showing versus telling of your commitment, and offers tips on how to live every day with purpose and create a better world. Get involved with The Greatness Foundation: thegreatnessfoundation.com facebook.com/greatnessfoundation instagram.com/greatnessfoundation Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

More! Hunter and I finish up our team by team breakdowns with the Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Seattle Storm, and the Washington Mystics.  We end with our WNBA wish list including more apparel, more data, and more teams! #bringbackthehoustoncomets And make plans for my mother's possible turn as a Rhian's Hope correspondent? This was a trial run. If you want to hear Hunter and me talk about the WNBA more, reach out and let us know, and help us come up with a name.  Support the WNBA all year long! WNBA Official WebsiteWNBA on Twitter [where they will broadcast/stream 20 games this season] Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

On this episode of Rhian's Hope, my friend Hunter Hames and I are talking all things WNBA, kicking off its 22nd season today, May 18th. After we talk about ourselves, you'll hear: how a Disney Channel Original Movie influenced Hunter's favorite WNBA team how the 2017 WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks almost ruined Hunter's bachelor weekend some of the cool things WNBA players are doing off the court a team by team breakdown of the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, and Vegas Aces Check out the official website of the WNBA here for schedules, an online store, and links to social media accounts: WNBA Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com  

 On this episode of Rhian's Hope, I'm chatting with Debbie Nyakaru, a sophomore at Cornell University, and the Chapter Leader for the Cornell chapter of the Million Hoodies Movement for Justice, a nationwide, intersectional organization dedicated to ending racism and systemic violence. She walks us through her journey from Minneapolis to Ithaca, the event that spurred her involvement in the Million Hoodies Movement, and offers her advice on having difficult conversations about race and equality. Million Hoodies Movement for Justice: https://www.millionhoodies.net/  https://twitter.com/MillionHoodies https://www.instagram.com/millionhoodies4justice/ Check out Rhian’s Hope online: rhianshope.com  facebook.com/rhianshope  instagram.com/rhianshope  twitter.com/rhianshope   Music from Jukedeck – create your own at http://jukedeck.com