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TMBS E167: Author Linda Cunningham; Early Thursday

May 4, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E167: Author Linda Cunningham; Early Thursday

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Hurricane Audrey 63rd Anniversary

On the 63rd Anniversary of Hurricane Audrey
A New Novel Depicts the Deadly Storm’s Fury:

Early Thursday:

A War, A Hurricane, A Miracle!

Cameron, Louisiana — A rich and sweeping fictional memoir, told through the voice of 12-year-old Walt LaCour, as he struggles to find himself and learn his true identity amid the backdrop of a terrifying and deadly Hurricane Audrey on the Cajun bayou in post-World War II Louisiana.

June 27th marked the 63rd anniversary of one of the most devastating tropical storms to hit the coastal United States.

“Early Thursday: A War, A Hurricane, A Miracle!” tells the story of a boy’s mostly idyllic life interrupted by the wrath of Mother Nature. Author Linda S. Cunningham was 9 years old during Hurricane Audrey and her father was the director of civil defense for the local parish.

Based on her recollections, she delivers a powerful and moving portrait of the days and events leading up to and following the cataclysmic storm.

Twelve-year-old Walt LaCour has a happy, adventurous existence in the Cajun-French area of Cameron, Louisiana, where the way of life is filled with joie de vivre.

About Linda S. Cunningham:

Linda S. Cunningham grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she experienced firsthand accounts of the 1957 Hurricane Audrey that killed nearly 500 people in Cameron, Louisiana.

She and her family watched the devastation from their picture window when the hurricane hit. Her father served as Director of Civil defense for Calcasieu Parish, and she heard many survival stories and saw the coroner’s pictures that lend authenticity to the novel. Ms. Cunningham has a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of Houston.

She also has a B.S. and M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She has won awards for screenwriting. She currently resides in Kingwood, Texas.

Early Thursday: A War, A Hurricane, A Miracle! ISBN-10: 1098304802, ISBN-13: 978-1098304805, BookBaby, 2020. Paperback $15.99, Kindle, $9.49, 290 pages. Available on Amazon.

The book trailer is the following:

http://bit.ly/BookTrailerEarlyThursday

http://www.Facebook.comLindaCunninghamEarlyThursday

www.amazon.com Linda S. Cunningham Early Thursday

TMBS E166: David Brown Director at Activz

May 3, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E166: David Brown Director at Activz

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About David Brown

Director at Activz

I was raised on a ranch in the mountains of Utah, 2 miles outside of a town of 150 (if you counted a few of the cows).

I went to a small high school that allowed me to play sports (football, basketball and tennis) and enjoy many extracurricular activities.

I lived in Japan for 2 years as a missionary and graduated from BYU with a degree in Japanese. I worked for a consulting company in Japan for a year before going to Cornell University Law School.

As a lawyer, I specialized in corporate transactions, particularly with Japanese companies. I joined a nutritional supplement company called Natural Balance as its General Counsel and later became its President.

I then became the CEO of Metabolife, a large weight loss company. I’ve had my own consulting company, been the CEO of successful companies like Symbiotics and LifeVantage and have been able to attract an extraordinary group of people to create Activz.

I’ve been married for 35 years, have four children and four grandchildren who love to join me in hiking, surfing, playing basketball and lots of other fun stuff!

TMBS E165: Asher Smith PETA Lawsuit

May 3, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E165: Asher Smith PETA Lawsuit

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ABOUT ASHER SMITH

Asher Smith is litigation manager for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation.

He recently won a historic Endangered Species Act victory against a big-cat exhibitor who appeared on Netflix’s docuseries Tiger King, setting the precedent that declawing, cub-petting, and separation of big-cat cubs from their mothers are against the law.

He also recently defeated a motion to dismiss a false-advertising lawsuit against a free-range egg company, winning a first of its kind precedent images of hens frolicking outdoors on egg cartons are actionable.

Before coming to the PETA Foundation, Smith practiced commercial litigation at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City, where he also handled pro bono cases on behalf of same-sex couples seeking to vindicate their constitutional rights and public housing tenants, among other clients.

He graduated from Yale Law School.

TMBS E164: Dr Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg on Snoring

May 3, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E164: Dr Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg on Snoring

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Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD

Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, is a board member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology.

She is a practicing sleep medicine physician with Millennium Physician Group in Fort Meyers, Fla. Dr. Abbasi-Feinberg specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome. She completed her neurology training at the University of Maryland Medical System as well as a fellowship in neurophysiology.

TMBS E163: Candy Wilder and Ava Betancourt

April 29, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E163: Candy Wilder and Ava Betancourt

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ABOUT CANDY WILDER

Ms. Candy Wilder is a passionate drama teacher, beloved by all her students.

She is the driving force behind these talented kids.

She brings her expertise and insight on how important expression and connection are to her middle school students.

ABOUT AVA BETANCOURT—DIRECTOR CHARACTER IN “DRAWN CLOSER:”

Ava participates in the Drama program at her school. She discovered acting at age nine after auditioning for the school play, Alice in Wonderland.

Her favorite role has been playing the character Pepper in Annie.
Ava enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

The Drawn Closer project has helped her gain knowledge of the industry, for which she is grateful.

TMBS E162: V. Okwuraiwe w/ Edward Jones Financial

April 29, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E162: V. Okwuraiwe w/ Edward Jones Financial

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ABOUT VANESSA OKWURAIWE:

Edward Jones Principal Vanessa Okwuraiwe is part of the strategic leadership team that helps the firm achieve its goal of being a place of belonging for all and to fulfill the purpose of making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients, associates and communities.

She is responsible for helping the firm increase its representation of different groups and foster engagement and inclusion.

Vanessa earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Edo State University in Nigeria, a master’s degree in development economics from the University of Kent in Canterbury and an executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

An advocate for economic and educational development, she is active on the board of the St. Louis Community College Foundation and actively engaged in the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis.