What a Curious Idea

What a Curious Idea

Welcome to the What a Curious Idea Podcast. My name is Gabriel and the thought occurred; what can I learn from other people? So here we are. I will be talking to Leaders and Authorities in Religion, Business, Health, and many other fields. Hopefully what we share with each other inspires you. Listen, Subscribe, Share, and Grow. Thank you.

Episodes

October 2, 2020 80 mins

Melanie and I continue our chat, and this time we speak exclusively about Leadership. She cites and gives great credit to Rosabeth Moss Kanter's 6 Keys to Leading Positive Change. We also start a chat about the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. 

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Snapology Grapevine

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Melanie Galaviz is an owner of a Texas based Snapology program and former Director of Retail for Vans. She is also co-founder of the foundation she and her late husband, Zac Galaviz began - The Zac Galaviz Foundation. This is part one of our conversation. 

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September 18, 2020 80 mins

Michael Boyter is a respected forward-thinking Mayor from Bedford Texas. 

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August 28, 2020 18 mins

Welcome back! Here is an episode where I share some interesting information on Intermittent Fasting. I also share some of my experience with it. I've lost some weight, though the goal is instead to promote gut health. 

Interesting read about Fasting found here, and also here

Check out the chat I had with a friend of mine here

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Arthur is the Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties with R Street Institute. His opinions and policy solutions to Police Culture, Pre-Trial Detention, Federal Assertion of Power, and much more are featured. He is a busy man, and he shares his unfiltered view with you today. 

Read more at WACIdea.com

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JJ Koch was elected to serve as Dallas County Commissioner, 2nd District in 2018. Hear his response to COVID-19 and the idea of Defunding the Police.

For information regarding this episode, visit https://www.wacidea.com/post/dallas-county-covid-defunding-police-recourses

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Tabitha Hardy is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works for a Non-Profit organization that provides services to victims of Family/Domestic Abuse. 

You can find recourses if you know someone being victimized, are yourself being victimized, or you are an abuser seeking change by following https://www.wacidea.com/post/resources-for-witnesses-victims-and-batterers

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July 10, 2020 24 mins
Today I give an analysis of Political Tribalism. I do not endorse either side, but provide the ideas that can be associated with each. You can hear how there are not necessary traits of voters for either side of the aisle. One can be a supporter of the 2nd amendment and vote Democrat. One can vote Republican and believe in Pro-Choice.  Here are some center-biased media sources  For reporting from all sides of the aisle -- https://w...
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On this episode, I share the XIII Articles of the Confederation. This is the first constitution of our United States.  TIMESTAMPS: 53s -- Brief history of how these were written 3:41 -- Article 1 3:52 -- Article 2 4:22 -- Article 3 5:24 -- Article 4 8:44 -- Article 5 12:47 -- Article 6 17:46 -- Article 7 18:33 -- Article 8 19:22 -- Article 9 (Super long, I didn't cover it all) 21:02 -- Article 10 22:25 -- Article 11 23:09 -- Articl...
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Visit https://www.wacidea.com/blog to see statistics related to addiction and alcoholism.

Adrienne Santaularia and April Horton of the Dallas 24 Hour Club share their experiences working with recovering addicts and alcoholics. We talk about how the 24 Hour Club separates itself from traditional Rehabilitation Centers, and what it takes to succeed in this field. 

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6:15 -- Learning recovery an...

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June 18, 2020 81 mins

Steve Allen is the Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Church Irving. We continue a conversation that started with how churches across America are condemning the sin more than loving the sinner. What ought the Church do to improve? 

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June 12, 2020 94 mins

Paula Diamond is a wonderful artist and owner of a Tattoo Parlor in Hurst, Tx. She shares her story of coming to be independent and providing opportunities for others. 

Follow Paula on Instagram -- @DiamondInk13

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You're right, that is a lot of letters after her name. Jennifer is a 40+ year Nurse earning her Doctorate, as well as 35+ years of studying Spiritual Healing practices. She is a real source of knowledge and understanding. She and I are practically family and her stories are enriching. 

Shout out to J.P. Morgan -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kMCBc_3aocsUUcp5TpcGg

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"The Completion Pr...

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Eric Turner shares his time and stories on how VapeWild LLC. became a reality. He tells you what he experienced and how he grew up. His relationship with his wife and its longevity. His children and what he hopes for them. Eric also hints to a long story that he and I will explore soon, hopefully. Listen, enjoy, share, and apply.

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Eric Turner's Consulting Firm -- EHT Consulting Firm

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In this episode, I sit with Nick Parker and Hunter Beauchamp, two men on staff with Christ Church Irving in Texas. We start the conversation of how Christian Men ought to respond to racism and then turn to how Churches everywhere can respond. 

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Christ Church Irving & Bear Creek -- https://christchurchirving.com/media/series/reset/christ-church-and-bear-creek/?media=video

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Loyalty. Trust. Resilience. Getting the job done. Doing the right thing. Steve Turner shares a piece of his life. His experience going from Military Brat to Airborne Ranger, achieving the rank of LT. Colonel in our United States Army, and now to being part Owner, President & CEO of VapeWild LLC. He shares his fundamental beliefs for a successful business model. He reveals a recent acquisition and partnership, and his feeli...

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May 22, 2020 44 mins

I talk to Steve Allen, a local leader in the DFW Christian Community. He shares his experience with the shortcomings of the Church, as well as its successes. 

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May 19, 2020 3 mins

This is just an introduction to the big idea I had. It's starting small, but it feels worth the effort. This will be uploaded to YouTube for you also. 


Twitter -- https://twitter.com/WACIdeaPodcast

Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_t_pimentel/

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