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Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose
Q: You’ve been called one of the most innovative historians of your generation. How do you define innovation in historical scholarship?KB: I think innovation in historical scholarship is the willingness to explore topics that others might not have considered—or the willingness to grapple with familiar topics in ne..
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Charlene Li, Speaker, Author, and Disruptive Leadership Expert
Q: You’ve worked with a wide variety of industries. Do you have a soft spot for one, or is there a field that gives you particular pleasure? CL: I do — health care. It’s something that touches every person, and the stakes are incredibly high. When I work with leaders in health care, there’s a real sense of purpose..
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A Special Interview with Daniela Candillari, Principal Opera Conductor of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Q: Your first appearance with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) was in 2021, and you became Principal Opera Conductor in 2022. How has Saint Louis become a musical home for you?DC: This is now my fifth year of coming to St. Louis for the duration of our annual June festival as well as a few times in between the festival seasons. It’s a city that I consider a second home, and OTSL has become ..
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Her Specialty is Puppy Training & Socialization. Say Hello to Certified Dog Trainer & Owner of St. Louis Obedience, Brittany Cassidy
Q: So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about St. Louis Obedience Training and how you got into the business. BC: As of today (July 2021), St. Louis Obedience Training specializes in puppy training. I love working with puppy parents who are new to the puppy world or haven’t had a puppy in years but know the importance of starting training right away. I got..
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A Very Special Interview With St. Louis Resident, Britain Lenz
Q: So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.BL: Wow. I’m humbled to be able to tell you parts of my story, but before I begin, I’d like to preface by sharing that we will all face struggles in our lives, and I have been very blessed to overcome devastation in my life. I am 36 now, but at the age of 29, I lost my dad, and my husband was..
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