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  • After the Test

    After the Test
    2023/07/24
    After the TestExploring the essential role of AHF’s testing counselorsGUEST BIOS:Steven Holmes is an HIV testing counselor for AHF based in New York City.Randy Hubing is also an HIV testing counselor with 14 years of experience at AHF.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[1:44] - More than TestingThe vital role of HIV testing counselorsWhat does an HIV testing counselor do? It’s more than just getting a “positive” or “negative.” HIV testing counselors also encourage people to improve their sexual health and habits, make safer choices, and understand the history and context of HIV — particularly in the gay community.Testing counselors also help those with positive results navigate into the next step — helping them feel comfortable, cared for, and prepared for what comes next both in their lives and in their relationship with AHF as a patient. [8:54] - Connections and InvitationsMeeting people and getting them testedHow do our counselors connect with individuals and encourage them to get tested? It starts with the confidence to speak openly with people from all different backgrounds — “Hi, my name is Randy, and we’re going to have about 20 minutes of conversation about sex.”That level of comfort doesn’t come easy. It’s cultivated and mastered over time by our expert counselors. After all, that willingness to connect with individuals about sometimes taboo topics could save a life.[14:14] - Why Testing MattersHonoring history by refusing to repeat itSteven and Randy recall the early 80s, when so little was known about HIV that it was being referred to as “gay cancer.” Back then, things like testing, counseling, and organizations such as AHF were nonexistent. Today, all those resources exist — and it’s in patients’ best interest to take advantage of them. Not only does early testing lead to better outcomes, but from the viewpoint of older activists like Randy who can list loved ones who suffered and died in those early, ignorant days, it’s an act of tribute to those who didn’t have an option to test or receive support.[19:13] - Testing Positive: What to ExpectWhat happens when a patient receives that difficult news?Randy and Steven walk us through what it looks like for a patient who tests positive.First, it’s important that they understand the initial “one-line-or-two” test is a screening test, not a diagnosis. In all likelihood, a positive result means they have the virus — but not always. Additional testing, such as a blood test, is required for a confirmed diagnosis.That said, linkage between the patient and AHF begins immediately. They’ll receive support, contact information, and all the info they need to feel informed and empowered about their potential diagnosis. In many cases, they’ll even have the opportunity to start on medications before that confirmation test comes back.The sooner you start medication, the sooner you become what’s known as undetectable — that means the virus is present in such small quantities in your body that it’s not actively affecting the immune system and is significantly less likely to be passed along to someone else.RESOURCES:[0:01] Find a Provider Through AHFFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast ...
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  • We The People

    We The People
    2023/06/19
    We The PeopleAbout our campaign and coalition to bring back true American libertyGUEST BIO:Ebonni Chrispin is the Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Engagement for HF Self and Healthy Housing Foundation.CJ Staples is the national organizer for Dream Defenders.Abby Langweiler is a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:29] - What is We the People?Multiple causes, one unifying missionSpearheaded by AHF, We the People is a coalition of over 40 organizations covering a wide range of social justice causes — from reducing gun violence to serving marginalized communities. Together, we hope to create one, unified voice in defense of the real American dream — an America that’s safe, equitable, and just for all people. We the People will culminate in a July March located in Florida.[11:56] - Fighting Against FearTurning distrust into communityAt the core of We the People is a fight against policies in Florida and elsewhere that encourage people to distrust, fear, and even physically harm each other. When any person can possess a firearm — and when hateful speech towards marginalized communities is at a fever pitch — neighbors feel they can’t trust one another. We the People is about telling the establishment that there is a better way, and that individual citizens will stand together to bring it to fruition. After all, there’s more that unites us than divides us.[17:28] - Keeping Hope through HeartacheDespite setbacks, hope for a better world enduresOur hosts and guests offer a timely reminder that there’s no place for pessimism or hopelessness in We the People. Even as the world seems to move backwards, there are glimmers of hope — such as the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Alabama’s Black voters rights — that remind us change is possible when people stand together with one voice and demand justice.Meanwhile, Abby reminds us that even though the news may suggest otherwise, the majority of Americans do in fact support things like background checks on gun sales and other laws to promote safety and fairness. We’re not as divided as the news and some politicians would have us believe.[25:15] - What If You Can’t March?You can still make your voice heardCan’t make the We the People march on July 2nd in Fort Lauderdale? You can still make an impact. There will be sister marches taking place in South Carolina, Chicago, New York, LA, and Houston. Details are available at https://wtpmarch.org. You can also follow along online @WTPmarch on Instagram and TikTok.Finally, the coalition will continue to thrive after the march is finished, working to register voters, send mail-in ballots, and more.RESOURCES:[1:24] Healthy Housing Foundation[1:36]Dream Defenders[1:45]Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America[1:57] We the People March[18:00] About Alabama’s Voting Rights Act[31:31] We The People InstagramFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from ...
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    32 分
  • HIV and Primary Care

    HIV and Primary Care
    2023/05/22
    HIV and Primary CareDiscussing some of the core tenets of AHFGUEST BIO:Dr. Michael Wohlfeiler was formerly AHF’s chief medical officer for over a decade, and now serves in an advisory role with AHF and the Department of Medicine.Dr. Carl Millner is the current chief medical officer at AHF.Rigness Rush is director of branding for AHF.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:28] - What Does It Mean to be an HIV Primary Care Physician?Going beyond treating the diseaseHIV primary care physicians are primary care providers with special expertise in managing HIV. All providers at AHF must have competency in HIV medicine and primary care, because the reality is that it doesn’t make sense to only address HIV without caring for the whole patient. This is especially true considering HIV raises the risk of other co-morbid conditions, such as high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease or diabetes. This approach truly saves and transforms lives — just as it transformed Rig’s, who came to AHF as a patient in 2014 and was so inspired by its care that they’re now a director in the organization. [8:08] - What Makes an AHF Clinic Different?Unique needs require unique careAHF offers what we call “wraparound services.” It’s not just about coming in, seeing a provider, and receiving a prescription. It also includes meeting with case managers, benefits counselors, nurses, and more. And while primary care is the goal, it’s all centered around the needs of someone living with HIV. Meanwhile, every person at every clinic is there because they have a true passion for taking care of this unique patient population. AHF is a mission-driven organization, and our clinics are equally mission-driven.[11:59] - Authenticity and IntimacyRigness speaks on the look and feel of AHF clinicsRig speaks on how an individual living with HIV enters each clinic with a great deal of physical, mental, and emotional factors. That should all be taken into account with the way that patient is received and the experience they have at the clinic. He calls that approach “honest care,” which relies on a sense of authenticity which leads to better retention by engaging the person, not the problem.[13:47] - Why AHF?Why should a patient choose AHF when there are other organizations serving this community?While many other organizations are doing amazing work in the HIV community, Dr. Carl shares that he feels what makes AHF different is the special level of care patients receive at our clinics. “You feel embraced from the beginning to the end of the process…Counselors are warm and receptive, the care management team is helpful.” He also cites AHF pharmacies as one of the distinct factors that sets AHF apart.[20:25] - Ending on AdvocacyThe missing piece that ties it all togetherDr. Carl emphasizes an earlier point from Rig about another overarching mission at AHF: advocacy. Without the entire organization, and every individual in it, advocating for people with HIV and in the community, AHF’s mission is missing the glue that holds it all together. AHF events, like the We the People march in Florida on July 2nd which will take on LGBTQ rights, abortion, and other human rights violations in the state, are absolutely central to AHF’s values.RESOURCES:[13:47] AHF Healthcare Centers[20:25]  We the People MarchFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of ...
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    27 分
  • Meet the Mobilizers

    Meet the Mobilizers
    2023/04/17
    Meet the MobilizersTurning big plans into real actionGUEST BIO:Jeremy Myers is a Baltimore-raised mobilizer who has been with AHF since 2021. Taylor Watson is a mobilizer who has been with AHF for three and a half years.Raymond Thomas is the AHF mobilizer for Washington D.C. He’s been with AHF for approximately eight years.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:43] - “The Five Senses of AHF”What it means to be a mobilizerRaymond Thomas eloquently explains the role of mobilizers as the “five senses of AHF.” In local communities, they’re on the ground taking a pulse of what’s going on — touching people, recruiting advocates, and keeping people engaged, interested, and aware of what AHF is fighting for every day.Meanwhile, Taylor says mobilizers are like the bus — they bring the fuel, the people, and the direction to drive change. Finally, Jeremy describes mobilizers as the people who “fill in the blanks” between plans in meeting rooms and action in the pharmacies, events, and streets.[5:03] - Two Communities, One MessageThe dual audiences of AHF mobilizersAHF mobilizers speak from two platforms, and toward two audiences — those within the community of people directly affected by AHF, and then those in the wider community to raise awareness. It’s about letting people affected know that AHF is fighting for them and giving them the resources they need, while also informing the larger general public about how they can get involved – and why they should.[7:30] - Other Names for MobilizersIf you want to understand mobilizers, hear what they call themselves“Rally girls.”“Community organizers.”“Community disruptors.”“Community liaisons.”“Activists.”“We’re not classy. Our job is to disrupt the order.”These quotes from this week’s guests show how being a mobilizer can mean many things, and encompass many things. But it all adds up to a nontraditional role that’s not meant to be stuffy, quiet, or “classy.” It’s about being loud and being a voice for the communities AHF is trying to serve.[10:04] - Uncomfortable But Never In DangerKeeping mobilizers safe in difficult situationsConsidering they’re on the front lines of AHF’s movement, mobilizers are often put into situations they describe as “high-risk” or “uncomfortable,” though none of our guests say they’ve ever felt as though their lives were in danger. They feel it’s their job to go places where others aren’t comfortable going, while also ensuring they and everyone they’re involved with are always safe and secure.[13:33] - What’s NextThe future goals of AHF mobilizersIn speaking to all three of our guest mobilizers this week about their future goals, one unifying message became clear — the goals are constantly changing with each event, mission, and even from day to day. When asked, “What are your goals?” the response is always: “What event are we working on?” That constantly evolving role can be challenging, of course, but it’s also exciting and invigorating for our mobilizer teams. “It really isn’t about the numbers sometimes,” Taylor shares.RESOURCES:[0:00] AHF CareersFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow Sean Little: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists ...
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    22 分
  • More than Marketing

    More than Marketing
    2023/03/13
    More than MarketingInsights into AHF’s communication and events wingGUEST BIO:Kevin Makdivichit is the Director of Marketing for AHF in the United States. Ebonni Chrispin is the Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Engagement for AHF.Max Alvarez is AHF’s Director of Events and Community Engagement. CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:18] - AHF as Event HostWhy AHF is taking an active role in in-person eventsInternational Condom Day. World AIDS Day. Marches, protests, and more. AHF is more active in life, in-person events than ever.Why? Because it’s important for people to engage. They say that birds flock, fish school, and people tribe. AHF is committed to using our tribe mentality to connect on potentially sticky subjects like STIs, AIDs, and safe sex. When we gather to openly discuss these issues in public, we remove the power of silence to keep us complacent and uncomfortable and we make these topics something that can be addressed openly and effectively.[4:56] - Starting with Greatest NeedHow AHF chooses events and locationsHow does AHF choose which events to host or participate in? It all starts with statistics. For example, the efforts surrounding International Condom Day centered around data about where STI rates were off the charts. All planning focused on using those numbers to go where public conversation and education was most needed. [7:10] - The Next Phase: Finding PartnersEbonni shares the importance of partnerships for eventsAHF isn’t an island. In every event, Ebonni stresses the importance of considering small nonprofits, community leaders, and even local, statewide, and federal elected officials to become potential partners. In order for people to become advocates, they need to have a reason to believe in the cause. That starts with bringing them onboard and making people and organizations of all sizes and backgrounds feel that they’re a part of something historically significant and vital.[14:57] - Keeping Events FreeWhy AHF makes their events free to the publicKevin relates how the “why” of AHF’s free events is more important than the “how.” Every event, show, protest, and gathering is all about a specific cause or message. It’s about getting more people in seats so they have the opportunity to learn something. The fewer barriers there are to people attending, the more opportunities there are for that learning and transformation to take place.RESOURCES:[2:18] About International Condom Day[2:18] About World AIDS Day[20:20] AHF EventsFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here’s to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
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  • Having the Hard Conversations

    Having the Hard Conversations
    2023/02/13
    Having the Hard ConversationsAbout SOFA and how AHF meets our community where they standGUEST BIO:Tatiana Williams represents Transinclusive Group, a trans-led organization in affiliation with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.Devina Boga is a member of the SOFA board and is a PhD candidate in the Prevention Science and Community Health Program, as well as a trainee in the Change T32 program.Vie works with Planned Parenthood as a sexual health educator and works in community partnership with AHF through Decrim 305, striving to decriminalize sex work across the state of Florida.Valoria Thomas is a former program manager at Broward House over counseling and testing, in an affiliate role with AHF. Crystal Echevarria is a community mobilizer for AHF, collaborating with other community partners to help educate people on the resources AHF has to offer.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[3:07] - What is SOFA?More than an advocacy groupTatiana describes SOFA as a source of community feedback for AHF. Its goal is to initiate important conversations that relate to meeting marginalized communities where they are, allowing those community members to take an active part in that conversation.Meanwhile, Vie talks about conversations that are already happening behind closed doors to the forefront of public discourse, providing medically accurate information and reducing stigma surrounding these topics.  [19:08] - Lessons from Megan Thee Stallion’s StoryUnderstanding the roots of domestic violence — and why we fail to trust womenAll our guests speak on the very public situation regarding Megan Thee Stallion becoming a victim of domestic violence and evening being shot as a result. The consensus overall is that again and again, even among publicly beloved figures, we doubt their stories until we have irrefutable proof. We ask about the circumstances surrounding their victimhood, whether there was anything they did to “cause” it. And as long as we continue to do that, women will continue to be victimized and kept from being empowered to escape these situations.[26:16] - Keeping Sex Education in SchoolNot talking about it doesn’t mean it won’t happenFor many young people, sex education in school is the only sex education available. There’s simply no evidence to suggest that sex education leads to increased sexual activity — in fact, sex education has been proven to reduce unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and other negative impacts to young people’s lives. That all begs the question — why is it continuously being removed from the curriculum? We have to ask ourselves who policies like this serve. Because it certainly isn’t the students and young people who are negatively impacted.RESOURCES:[1:29] About Change T32[1:49] About Decrim 305[2:07] About Broward HouseFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here’s to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
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  • Back to BLACC

    Back to BLACC
    2023/01/30
    Back to BLACCLearning from and learning about the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis CoalitionGUEST BIO:Imara Canady is AHF’s National Director for communications and Community Engagement as well as the National Chair for the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition. CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[3:00] - Made to Serve a PurposeThe Origins of BLACCIn the beginning, AHF founder Michael Weinstein recognized both the responsibility and opportunity to serve the Black community through AHF. Calling on Black board members, he asked for ways to more deeply and authentically connect with that community.This birthed the ABACT, or AHF Black AIDS Crisis Task Force. In just a few short years, the group had built strong coalitions in communities around the nation, and was able to branch out into other initiatives. These were the beginnings of BLACC.[11:20] - Racism as a Public Health CrisisCanady’s perspective on broadening the scope of public healthImara has found that the message of racism as a public health crisis has strongly resonated in communities across the nation. “We’ve been socialized to understand the definition of public health from a very linear definition, but really when you look at public health, there are many layers.”People of color have disproportionately low access to healthy food and general healthcare facilities, leading to lower quality of life and higher risk of medical conditions. Addressing systemic racism directly impacts physical health.[13:47] - Building Back TrustRepairing wounds between the healthcare industry and the Black communityBLACC has been hard at work within local Black communities, building a relationship of trust. They started by meeting people and working together to understand their needs, not just instantly pushing the HIV/AIDS approach.They’ve also earned the trust of communities by not only providing financial support, but being a vocal supporter around issues that truly matter— whether it’s smaller organizations that are disenfranchised or individuals who feel marginalized. It’s about saying, “Let’s work on these issues together.”[18:18] - Get InvolvedDiscover how you can helpWant to help with BLACC’s mission? If you’re within the AHF family of employees, you can send an email to AHFBLACC@ahf.org. Otherwise, you can visit BLACC.net and request more information. No matter what community you're in, it'll link you to the local chapter of BLACC in your area. That’s a great place to start.RESOURCES:[1:13] BLACC WebsiteFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here’s to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
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  • Food for Health

    Food for Health
    2023/01/17
    Food for HealthHow AHF is serving public health, starting with meeting basic nutritional needsGUEST BIO:Whitney Engeran-Cordova is the Vice President of Public Health Programs for AHF.Carlos Marroquin is the National Director of Food for Health Programs at AHF.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:15] - The Current StateProblems Food for Health is built to addressFirst up in our conversation, Whitney succinctly addresses the primary issues relating to food insecurity. “Most food delivery systems are done at a very local level, obviously through churches and through other kinds of institutions. Some of those tend to not be as stable as we would like them to be in terms of how they get the food, how they distribute it.”Food for Health was designed to bring stability to this system.[3:38] - Three Models for SuccessVarying methods for getting food where it’s neededThe first model for food delivery is food pantries, built to serve people who desperately need food at a very low cost or for free. They offer food that’s healthy, fresh, and designed to meet nutritional needs.The second model is the AHF Marketplace, which is essentially a storefront. These small grocery stores offer food for sale at very affordable prices, especially designed to be oases in “food deserts”— places where healthy, fresh, and nutritious food is difficult or impossible to find.Finally, the third model is an experimental concept in which AHF develops a restaurant-style environment. People can come and eat food that’s priced very, very low to be affordable for everyone. This concept is designed to serve people who don’t have the ability to cook their own meals and want hot, well-prepared meals.[11:59] - The Beginnings of Food for HealthSeeing and meeting dramatic needCarlos emphasizes that even though the pandemic put food insecurity issues into stark relief, those issues were already quite present before then. “We saw lines at the food banks that literally people had to wait for hours to get food, and that was prior to the pandemic. When the pandemic hit, it was chaos because now people couldn't go to work, now people were losing their jobs and there was no access to food. There was very little access. And the regional food banks…were struggling to keep up with the demand.”AHF leaders such as Carlos and Whitney saw there was a need for long-term solutions, not just short-term fixes. This was how Food for Health was born.[14:32] - The Next Step in A Legacy of ServicePassionate messages on the future of AHFWhitney and Carlos both believe that this historical moment is a pivotal one when it comes to serving human need worldwide, both for AHF as an organization and each of us as individuals.“This is the time,” Whitney says, “for us to really lean in. Whether it's about food, whether it's about housing, whether it is about advocacy and holding government accountable for its actions, whether it is in healthcare… this is our time to be of maximum use to the people that we serve.“AHF was founded on the premise of taking care of those who were dying and giving them a death … with dignity. That turned into other things, and as that turned into our healthcare, it's now turned into our housing, it's turned into food, it's turned into our care for people in STI clinics. It's turned into so many elements of what we've done…This is really in service of our overall greater mission and that it is perfectly in keeping with what we do and what we know we do well, and that this is our time in this global moment to be of maximum service to those that we serve and to our communities.”RESOURCES:[0:01] About Food for Health[1:44] About Food InsecurityFOLLOW:Follow Lauren Hogan: LinkedInFollow AHFter Hours: InstagramABOUT AFTER HOURS:AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, operating in 45 countries globally. The mission? Providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success. Learn more at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT THE HOST:Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhogan3Learn more about AIDS Healthcare Foundation at: https://www.aidshealth.orgABOUT DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More ...
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