We celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday. While it’s important to use that day to honor Dr. King’s groundbreaking work to address injustice and violence, HR leaders should embrace and teach these values throughout the year. Kike Ojo-Thompas, Founder & CEO of the KOJO Institute joins to discuss workplace DEI strategies, how to develop an anti-racist company culture, and what it takes to effect positive change.

HR Work Break: Create Meaningful Change in the Workplace

Making a change - Helping you make positive choices about the amount you drink.

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Making a change

Good news: Here comes a new calm and relaxing piano music session you can listen to in the background during your day, while studying, focusing, working, reflecting, making small or big plans, letting your thoughts run free, as a soundtrack during your ME time, and of course also simply to relax and enjoy.

Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/0KUwI7iKI3Q 

Session title: Downstream Effort

I hope you enjoy the music.
One life, one you,
Hugs,
Michael (relaxdaily)

Optional audio download via fan-powered Patreon post:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/92989176

This session is part of my calm piano music playlist:

🎧 here on SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/relaxdaily/sets/relaxing-piano-music-calming-study-focus

🎧 on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO…L_vHqpXAWIoEoix6k

📺 My YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/relaxdaily (tick the bell when subscribing if you like being notified by YouTube about future music of mine)

Downstream Effort

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Downstream Effort [a calm piano music session]

thank you for all the support, its a little late but thank you for 100k plays, thank you for 600 followers <3333333333

Climate Stories Ambassador Zynah Chaudhry interviewed Rafaye Tahir Khan about his thoughts on climate change and some of the things he is doing to contribute to a positive future.

Ambassadors 2023

Rafaye Tahir Khan, Lahore, Pakistan

In this transformative episode, we're tackling the crucial topic of "Strategies for Transforming a Toxic Workplace Culture." Get ready for a deep dive into the world of workplace dynamics, with a sprinkle of fun facts, a dash of humor, an exploration of common challenges, and a roadmap to effect positive change. Join us as we unravel the secrets to fostering a healthier and more prosperous work environment.


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Strategies for Transforming a Toxic Workplace Culture

Lets You And Me Enjoy Ben Tankard In This Gospel Jazz Mix  (Vol 2)

Are you caught in the relentless pursuit of perfectionism, tirelessly trying to meet others' expectations at the expense of your own well-being? You're not alone. This podcast dives into the common struggle many face: the battle against the compulsion to please everyone but ourselves. It's a struggle that often stems from past traumas and the deep-seated need for external validation, which, in turn, obstructs our path to genuine emotional freedom and self-worth.

Tracy offers insight, guidance, and support to those yearning to break free from these restrictive patterns and embrace a life of authenticity and emotional liberation. Let’s uncover the challenges of what it is to live authentically with emotional freedom and break free of perfectionism and people-pleasing.

In this episode, you will be able to:
* Embrace freedom from attachment to unlock your true potential and live a more fulfilling life.
* Overcome perfectionism and discover the joy of embracing your authentic self.
* Cultivate self-worth and confidence to create positive change in every aspect of your life.
* Understand the dynamics of relationships to build healthier and more meaningful connections.
* Experience personal growth that empowers you to live a life aligned with your values and aspirations.

The more "you"  you are, the easier and more profound your whole life becomes. 
~ Tracy Crossley

#753: “F” Expectations

'Inspiring, refreshing and practical' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score

The new essential self-healing bible – a revolutionary body-first guide to regulating your nervous system, curing long-term pain and healing from trauma for good. 

 Our autonomic nervous system is the part of us responsible for the constant but usually subconscious communication between our brain and body. This is a language that most of us have never heard of but, we assure you, you desperately need access to! When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive, but can also trap them in survival mode. This can be the result of consistent exposure to unsafe environments, relationships and thought patterns. We call this nervous system dysregulation or sensitization, which can result in chronic mental and physical pain and confusion, leaving you unable to cope with life’s strains and stresses.

In this book we teach you how to move out of survival mode, regulate your nervous system and heal your mind and body through these three elements of getting to know and take back control of your nervous system:

1. Awareness of how it's doing what it's doing
2. Interrupting what it's doing
3. Redesigning its response to the inputs that dysregulated it

This book provides you with the tools to learn exactly how to start creating meaningful and positive change in your nervous system (and life) right away. As you advance, we will support you in exploring the beautiful nuances, shades and parts that make up who you are to sustain lasting change. We also help you learn how to support your nervous system in your daily life through the Nervous System Codes which are practical sequences aimed to sustain a resilient and flexible mind and body.

Ultimately, through physical practices and accessible yet crucial explanations of the science of the nervous system, you will learn how to skillfully speak the language of your body and elevate nervous system regulation from stress and symptom management to the high art of personal transformation!

The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate your nervous system, heal your body, free your mind, By Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin, Read by Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin

This track was recorded during covid the lock-down! To support an organization based on the principles/Acronyms T.R.U.T.H!

Truth 4 Change

Tipping, while intended as a way to reward good service, often creates more problems than it solves. It leads to income instability for workers, promotes biased service, places unfair pressure on customers, and shifts the responsibility of fair wages from employers to customers. Some customers even avoid tipping-based services due to the perceived discrimination or pressure that comes with tipping.

Moving away from tipping culture can create a fairer, more transparent, and equitable service industry. By paying living wages, rewarding performance with structured incentives, enforcing no-tipping policies, and adopting all-inclusive pricing models, businesses can eliminate the negative effects of tipping and offer a better experience for both workers and customers. Countries like South Korea, where tipping is not the norm, demonstrate that exceptional service is possible without relying on customer tips.

Why Tipping Is Harmful To The Service Industry

Anti-Animal Abuse Starts With Me!
An Adventure for Children to Understand Anti-Animal Cruelty Laws in China
Join Dashan, Dahe, and Aunt Wang as they learn about protecting animals and anti-cruelty laws. This fun and educational journey shows how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Perfect for young listeners, parents, and educators who want to inspire empathy and positive change.

Here is the link of transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FtZWtjGes9pEWPxSIAss6SAnpjPvoxGrG4Pewy8Dr1Q/edit?usp=sharing

Anti-Animals starts with me!

Big Blue Sky - NEW version © 2025

Omar Diaz of Newark NJ, exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and compassionate community leader. His deep commitment to community welfare extends far beyond his professional responsibilities, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals. Through tireless engagement with local organizations, Omar Diaz has worked to foster safety, well-being, and a sense of unity across Newark’s diverse neighborhoods.



A Pillar of Community Welfare in Newark, NJ

This song is a heartfelt plea for unity, love, and understanding in a world filled with pain, hate, and deception. With poignant lyrics, it questions why we can't just get along and why we have to hurt and deceive each other. The song encourages listeners to rise above the negativity, choose love, and treat each other with kindness, highlighting the potential for positive change and a brighter future.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1:]
I wake up every morning, to a world that's full of pain
Scams and schemes, and angry words, that cut like a razor's stain
I wonder why we can't just love, and let each other be
Why do we have to hurt and deceive, can't we just live in harmony? 

[Chorus:]
Oh, why can't we all just get along?
Why do we have to be so wrong?
Can't we see, that we're all in this together?
Why can't we just love, and let love be the weather? 

[Verse 2:]
I see the best in people, but it's hard to find
In a world that's full of hate, and a love that's left behind
We're all just trying to survive, but at what cost?
Do we have to lose our hearts, to make it to the top? 

[Chorus:]
Oh, why can't we all just get along?
Why do we have to be so wrong?
Can't we see, that we're all in this together?
Why can't we just love, and let love be the weather? 

[Bridge:]
Maybe we're just lost, and we don't know the way
Maybe we're just scared, and we're hiding from the day
But I believe in love, and I believe in you
We can make a change, and see this world anew 

[Chorus:]
Oh, why can't we all just get along?
Why do we have to be so wrong?
Can't we see, that we're all in this together?
Why can't we just love, and let love be the weather? 

[Outro:]
So let's rise above, and let love be our guide
Let's treat each other kind, and let our hearts be our pride
We can make a difference, we can make a change
Let's choose love, and let love rearrange.


The World Needs Love

In this episode, we explore how Chloe Doust is making a real difference for individuals and communities alike. Through her work as a compassionate and skilled attorney, Chloe provides guidance, support, and practical solutions that help people overcome challenges and thrive. Her dedication goes beyond the courtroom, creating positive impact and stronger connections within the communities she serves.

Chloe Doust’s Efforts to Support Individuals and Communities

Lacouir D. Yancey, aka Bboy Spirit is a Madison WI native and Co-founder of The Black Poets Society, a hip-hop, funk and soul band of Madison WI, 1992 and founder of the Soul Hydraulics (Break dance crew) of Madison WI, 1998. Owner of Ymassage Bodywork & Natural Fitness of Madison WI since 2005, Lacouir is also a musician and bassist, writer and producer of 30+ years. Lacouir’s musical roots and style range from gospel and reggae to hip hop, NewOrleans jazz and blues to soul-funk to folk and R&B. He is the bassist and supporting vocalist for The Johnny Chimes Natch’l Blues, The Adem Tesfaye Band and The Black Denim project and supporting bassist for singer songwriter and wife Shannel Trudeau-Yancey. Lacouir has studied under various bassist and musicians such as Leotha Stanley, the legendary Richard Davis, Jason Rebke and Scott Pingels. Music influences are Chuck Rainey, Victor Wooten, Fred Hammond, Booties Collins, Marcus Miller, Jermaine Morgan, Earth Wind and Fire, the roots, tribe called quest, Mos Def, the funky Meters, and the jazz crusaders to mention a few. 
In addition Lacouir has a strong foundation Break dance aka breakin’ since the early 80’s. He eventually got into gymnastics which led to him receiving an All American Award in gymnastics on floor exercise. He has trained Capoeira Angola since 1996 with various Mestres to mention a few M. Ed Powe, M. Cobra Mansa, M. Beto Defreitas since 2005. Lacouir has studied TCM, Tai Chi and Qi gong for the last 20 years. With his movement and healing medicine background he has created his own movement and bodywork system he call’s "Freedom Movement Therapy." Lacouir has been a performer with the Peggy Choy dance company for the past ten years and has performed and facilitated dance and movement classes in the Midwest and East Coast. Lacouir recently performed a solo piece at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater for the American Dance Guild festival December 2022.

Previously NHS Health Scotland, Public Health Scotland is Scotland’s lead agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland’s people.

Chloe Doust and she dedicated to helping clients in the Personal Injury and Debt relief fields. She serves North Carolina, Alabama, and Minnesota. Her law firm handles various claims, including automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, property law claims such as unlawful eviction, drafting lease agreements, and consumer rights matters. When she not practicing law, she helps her small business to thrive in South Carolina.

HR Works provides clear, relevant, actionable information on topics that matter to human resources (HR) professionals

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Hi All,
I'm Joe, and welcome to my SoundCloud account! 
I'm a retired DJ whose passion for music has been reignited, and consequently, I have put together a collection of mixes from different genres (past to present).
I hope you enjoy them and please share with others that you feel may do too.
Regards 
DJ Joe

A lot of us live in our head, disconnected from our feelings and intuition. This podcast touches on releasing insecure attachment, accepting your authentic self and getting “unstuck” by connecting to how you FEEL instead of how you THINK. I’ve been there, and discuss sensitive subjects using my own experiences with a lot of laughs and even more empathy… because we’re all flawed humans.

I write and record songs in different genres.  

I have already had my songs played on BBC Radio 1 and 2 and loads of plays on BBC Introducing.

My aim is to have my songs published by reputable companies and have them performed by successful artists Worldwide.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

*******************
VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
*******************

I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












Climate Stories Project (CSP) is an educational and artistic forum for sharing personal stories about the effects of climate change on our lives and communities. CSP focuses on personal oral histories, which bring an immediacy to the sometimes abstract nature of climate change communication. Some of us may recount dramatic events such as floods and wildfires, or we may address our observations of changes in seasonal patterns and our fears for the future of our families and communities. We may discuss how climate change is forcing our communities to adapt to extreme weather and sea level rise. Or we may speak about how we are getting involved in the movement to fight the fossil fuel industry through community organizing or nonviolent protest.There is no "right" way to talk about climate change, as it is a vast topic that is increasingly touching every corner of our lives. CSP also facilitates educational workshops where students learn to speak about their own responses to climate change and interview guest speakers about theirs. In addition, some climate stories are featured in music and soundscape projects that allow audiences to witness the effects of climate change in a novel way.

Calm ambient and piano music, the relaxdaily way. A soundtrack for relaxation, studying, focus, stress relief, inner peace, great health and happiness. Since 2011. 

To find true happiness, develop our true potential, strength and inner peace. 

💛 Michael a.k.a. relaxdaily

New tracks tagged #Positive Change