Lessons with The Practical Prof® Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:38:27 -0400 https://lessonsthepracticalprof.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Lessons with The Practical Prof® yes Support this Podcast 055a54a1-4f1d-5b3f-997e-f58f4c550178 Santo D. Marabella episodic false We are excited to announce that our podcast is getting a make-over.  You have been so supportive of our original podcast since 2019.  We want to keep you engaged as we grow our audience with this new podcast called “Lessons with The Practical Prof®”.


Marabella's work as The Practical Prof® has been built on his life as a teacher who chose to focus on business, the people side of business; often, the more controversial or less-discussed challenges.  That will continue but we’re expanding beyond the workplace to include home and community.  Because now more than ever, we need to be our best selves – full of integrity, empathy, kindness – for ourselves and for each other!


"Lessons" is a forum for becoming our best selves at home, work and in the community featuring your stories, experiences and interviews.  


Join us - there's always a lesson to learn and a lesson to share!


Host Bio

Dr. Santo D. Marabella is an author, playwright and screenwriter, trainer and teacher who is passionate about sharing his experiences and insights.  


Marabella, professor emeritus of management at Moravian University, holds a bachelor's degree in business administration (Villanova University) an MBA (St. Joseph's University) and a DSW - doctor of social work (University of Pennsylvania). His professional memberships include the Academy of Management, the National Association of Social Workers, the Dramatists Guild of America, The Lambs®. His newspaper column, "Office Hours" has been featured in the Reading Eagle and five other MediaNews Group publications in the Greater Philadelphia region since 2012. 


His latest project, Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table), is a documentary film about his adoption from Italy, during the Baby Scoop Era, when un-wed mothers were forced or coerced into giving up their babies.  The film, directed by Tracy Schott, is currently seeking distribution.


"Manage with a Heart, in ways that feed the Spirit!" 

- Santo D. Marabella

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) self-improvement, arts, caregiving, business, leadership, entertainment, plays, film, TV, workplace, advice, support Santo D. Marabella https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jw9u7k4aa3vjtym4w8r1zv64bapb?.jpg Lessons with The Practical Prof® Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof® Andy Young Loneliness & Grief - Strange Bedfellows Loneliness & Grief - Strange Bedfellows Strange bedfellow... a person or thing allied or closely connected with another. 

Are you lonely?  Have you experienced loss?  Do you see a connection between the two?  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, host, discusses the impact of each upon the other.  Along with guests, Alexander J. Lesko, LCSW, Alexandra Nicholas, Dr. Nadine Bean and Antoinette Lachina,  the surprising prevalence of loneliness among certain age groups and ways to deal with grief highlight this episode.  Remember, if you are overwhelmed by loneliness or in crisis or despair, call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Line.  

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]]> Strange bedfellow... a person or thing allied or closely connected with another. 

Are you lonely?  Have you experienced loss?  Do you see a connection between the two?  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, host, discusses the impact of each upon the other.  Along with guests, Alexander J. Lesko, LCSW, Alexandra Nicholas, Dr. Nadine Bean and Antoinette Lachina,  the surprising prevalence of loneliness among certain age groups and ways to deal with grief highlight this episode.  Remember, if you are overwhelmed by loneliness or in crisis or despair, call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Line.  

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]]> Santo D. Marabella Buzzsprout-18776649 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 732 loneliness, grief, The Practical Prof, pets 2026 2 full false Adoption is a Gift? Adoption is a Gift? In this first episode of the newly revised version of our podcast, now called, "Lessons with The Practical Prof®", host Dr. Santo D, Marabella, discusses adoption.  As an adoptee himself, it's a personal episode, that includes his own experiences, along with perspectives from Susan Denaro, an attorney who has been involved with many adoptees, a fellow adoptee, Alana Hook, and Tracy Schott, the director of Marabella's new documentary film, Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table).

For more information on the film, click here:  Il Mio Posto a Tavola


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]]> In this first episode of the newly revised version of our podcast, now called, "Lessons with The Practical Prof®", host Dr. Santo D, Marabella, discusses adoption.  As an adoptee himself, it's a personal episode, that includes his own experiences, along with perspectives from Susan Denaro, an attorney who has been involved with many adoptees, a fellow adoptee, Alana Hook, and Tracy Schott, the director of Marabella's new documentary film, Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table).

For more information on the film, click here:  Il Mio Posto a Tavola


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]]> Buzzsprout-18345276 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 654 adoption, Aosta, The Practical Prof 2026 1 full false Introducing Lessons with The Practical Prof® Introducing Lessons with The Practical Prof® Since 2019, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, has hosted his podcast.  It has been well received, but was time for a make-over of sorts. Now called, Lessons with The Practical Prof®, the episodes will feature personal lessons Marabella and others have learned.  And, the context will reach beyond the workplace to home and community.  Listen to the trailer to find out more.

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]]> Since 2019, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, has hosted his podcast.  It has been well received, but was time for a make-over of sorts. Now called, Lessons with The Practical Prof®, the episodes will feature personal lessons Marabella and others have learned.  And, the context will reach beyond the workplace to home and community.  Listen to the trailer to find out more.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18345414 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 125 2026 trailer false Revitalizing Communities - One Main Street at a Time! Revitalizing Communities - One Main Street at a Time! In today's podcast, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, talks with friend, Mark Ratcliffe, about his vision for West Reading, Pennsylvania, with a look at how far they've come since establishing their organization 23 years ago, and where they are headed.

Ratcliffe is an experienced Main Street Manager who creates activity within a downtown revitalization area and utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for core area economic development. He is responsible for the development and promotion of the Main Street Program and its events in West Reading, PA. 

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]]> In today's podcast, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, talks with friend, Mark Ratcliffe, about his vision for West Reading, Pennsylvania, with a look at how far they've come since establishing their organization 23 years ago, and where they are headed.

Ratcliffe is an experienced Main Street Manager who creates activity within a downtown revitalization area and utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for core area economic development. He is responsible for the development and promotion of the Main Street Program and its events in West Reading, PA. 

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-12879766 Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1222 Visit West Reading, Mark Ratcliffe, Main Street Program, Community Development, The Practical Prof, Santo D. Marabella 5 3 full false Pole Dancing & Empowering Women Pole Dancing & Empowering Women In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with long-time friend and artistic collaborator, Rachel Skye, about how she empowers women through pole dancing and other creative dance.

Rachel Skye is the Fearless Creator of Studio Spin and the Fierce Confidence signature program. As a lifelong teacher at heart, she opened Studio Spin in 2013 to teach confidence to women through pole dance. Nine and a half years later, the studio has grown to offer a variety of creative dance and empowering experiences to all genders.

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]]> In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with long-time friend and artistic collaborator, Rachel Skye, about how she empowers women through pole dancing and other creative dance.

Rachel Skye is the Fearless Creator of Studio Spin and the Fierce Confidence signature program. As a lifelong teacher at heart, she opened Studio Spin in 2013 to teach confidence to women through pole dance. Nine and a half years later, the studio has grown to offer a variety of creative dance and empowering experiences to all genders.

For more information and to learn more about Rachel's exciting empowerment work, reach out to her at StudioSpin.net

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-12417627 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1222 StudioSpin, Rachel Skye, Pole Dance, Empowering Women, The Practical Prof, Santo D. Marabella 5 2 full false Valentines Day Hugs and Kisses with Barbara Herndon Valentines Day Hugs and Kisses with Barbara Herndon In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his long-time friend,  author and screenwriter, Barbara Herndon, about her new book, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES.

Barbara Herndon is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author and editor. She began her career in children’s television, writing and producing the hit animated series Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys. Barbara resides in Michigan.

For more information and to purchase, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES, click this link on Amazon.


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]]> In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his long-time friend,  author and screenwriter, Barbara Herndon, about her new book, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES.

Barbara Herndon is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author and editor. She began her career in children’s television, writing and producing the hit animated series Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys. Barbara resides in Michigan.

For more information and to purchase, YOU'RE THE HUGS TO MY KISSES, click this link on Amazon.


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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-10064853 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1373 Rugrats, Barbara Herndon, You're the Hugs to My Kisses, The Practical Prof®, Santo D. Marabella 4 1 full false Think Like a Bank Think Like a Bank In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his new friend,  Sarry Ibrahim, about the challenges of personal finance.

Sarry Ibrahim is financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helpsreal estate investors, business owners, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealthregardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160years.Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked forcompanies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana beforefounding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept;the Bank On Yourself Concept, also known as the Infinite Banking Concept.

Connect with Sarry on LInkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you/

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]]> In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his new friend,  Sarry Ibrahim, about the challenges of personal finance.

Sarry Ibrahim is financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helpsreal estate investors, business owners, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealthregardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160years.Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked forcompanies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana beforefounding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept;the Bank On Yourself Concept, also known as the Infinite Banking Concept.

Connect with Sarry on LInkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you/

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-9392652 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1673 Bank on Yourself Concept, Sarry Ibrahim, personal finance, The Practical Prof, Santo D. Marabella 3 4 full false Clean Juice for Body & Spirit Clean Juice for Body & Spirit In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and former student), Landon Eckles, about the healthy food company he and his wife, Kat, started.

Landon Eckles found himself at a crossroads in life. After spending five years in sales and management in the pharmaceutical industry in his early career, Landon moved into a Managing Partner role for Rose Rock Group, a global investment management firm specializing in Asia specific projects, in 2012.  Although this career was exciting, the weeks of international travel required for the position was not conducive to a healthy and balanced family life he had often envisioned - especially with his wife, Kat, at home with 4 children (at the time, now 5 children).  

In 2014, while chatting about life on their family ski boat with their children and other family members, Kat and Landon officially decided to change their life's course by quitting their jobs, moving from Pennsylvania, and opening up an organic juice bar. Within a year, they opened their flagship Clean Juice store in Huntersville, NC and the rest is organic history. Currently, there are over 100 Clean Juice locations open across the country with many more in active development. Additionally, in 2020, Landon completed the acquisition of a non-toxic nail and beauty bar and rebranded the company to Freecoat nails. The first franchises have been awarded and several stores are set to open in 2021. 

Landon puts his faith first and is inspired daily by entrepreneurship, leadership, business, and team management. In late 2020, Landon was named to one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal and is highly sought after as a public speaker.  He is also an active member of the Charlotte, NC area Vistage CEO group, his family's church in Elevation Lake Norman, and spends the rest of his time chasing his five young children. Landon graduated from Moravian College with a B.A. in Business Administration in 2007.

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]]> In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and former student), Landon Eckles, about the healthy food company he and his wife, Kat, started.

Landon Eckles found himself at a crossroads in life. After spending five years in sales and management in the pharmaceutical industry in his early career, Landon moved into a Managing Partner role for Rose Rock Group, a global investment management firm specializing in Asia specific projects, in 2012.  Although this career was exciting, the weeks of international travel required for the position was not conducive to a healthy and balanced family life he had often envisioned - especially with his wife, Kat, at home with 4 children (at the time, now 5 children).  

In 2014, while chatting about life on their family ski boat with their children and other family members, Kat and Landon officially decided to change their life's course by quitting their jobs, moving from Pennsylvania, and opening up an organic juice bar. Within a year, they opened their flagship Clean Juice store in Huntersville, NC and the rest is organic history. Currently, there are over 100 Clean Juice locations open across the country with many more in active development. Additionally, in 2020, Landon completed the acquisition of a non-toxic nail and beauty bar and rebranded the company to Freecoat nails. The first franchises have been awarded and several stores are set to open in 2021. 

Landon puts his faith first and is inspired daily by entrepreneurship, leadership, business, and team management. In late 2020, Landon was named to one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal and is highly sought after as a public speaker.  He is also an active member of the Charlotte, NC area Vistage CEO group, his family's church in Elevation Lake Norman, and spends the rest of his time chasing his five young children. Landon graduated from Moravian College with a B.A. in Business Administration in 2007.

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-9200109 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1997 CleanJuice, healthy eating, Landon Eckles, The Practical Prof, Santo D. Marabella 3 3 full false Are You Positive? Are You Positive? In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and colleague), Katie P. Desiderio, about being and living in positivity!

Dr. Katie P. Desiderio counts her blessings starting with the people in her life, which guides her approach to work where her sole focus is on every organization's most important asset -- you!

She is among the 2% of the population known as an INFJ, according to the MBTI, and she embraces her top five Strengths Quest identifiers of relator, individualization, strategic, ideation, and maximizer. After working for several years in corporate marketing, Desiderio transitioned to a second career in higher education where she serves as a faculty member, Executive Director of Graduate Business programs, and the Assistant Vice President of Corporate-Educational Partnerships. 

Along with her work in higher education, Desiderio is principal of Proximal Development, Inc., an Authorized DiSC Partner, specializing in leadership development and the advancement of performance through learning. As a scholar-practitioner, she has been co-authoring journal articles and conference proceedings in the field since 2009.

Dr. Desiderio is a proud alumna of Wilkes University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, and of Barry University, where she earned a Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership with a specialization in Human Resource Development (HRD).

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]]> In today's episode, The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella talks with his friend (and colleague), Katie P. Desiderio, about being and living in positivity!

Dr. Katie P. Desiderio counts her blessings starting with the people in her life, which guides her approach to work where her sole focus is on every organization's most important asset -- you!

She is among the 2% of the population known as an INFJ, according to the MBTI, and she embraces her top five Strengths Quest identifiers of relator, individualization, strategic, ideation, and maximizer. After working for several years in corporate marketing, Desiderio transitioned to a second career in higher education where she serves as a faculty member, Executive Director of Graduate Business programs, and the Assistant Vice President of Corporate-Educational Partnerships. 

Along with her work in higher education, Desiderio is principal of Proximal Development, Inc., an Authorized DiSC Partner, specializing in leadership development and the advancement of performance through learning. As a scholar-practitioner, she has been co-authoring journal articles and conference proceedings in the field since 2009.

Dr. Desiderio is a proud alumna of Wilkes University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, and of Barry University, where she earned a Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership with a specialization in Human Resource Development (HRD).

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-9117470 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1611 positivity, The Practical Prof, Katie P. Desiderio, Santo D. Marabella 3 2 full false Collaborate in the Workplace Collaborate in the Workplace In this conversation,  producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaks with seasoned Human Resource professional, Tracy Grajewski, Chief Human Resources Officer, Juniata College.

Grajewski, long-time friend of The Prof, has had extensive experience dealing with human resource challenges in pharma, healthcare, and now higher ed. She shares her perspective on why collaboration is a good internal business strategy, in addition to one that works well in "playing with other companies in the same sandbox."

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]]> In this conversation,  producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaks with seasoned Human Resource professional, Tracy Grajewski, Chief Human Resources Officer, Juniata College.

Grajewski, long-time friend of The Prof, has had extensive experience dealing with human resource challenges in pharma, healthcare, and now higher ed. She shares her perspective on why collaboration is a good internal business strategy, in addition to one that works well in "playing with other companies in the same sandbox."

For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-8707168 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1654 3 1 full false Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace with Language Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace with Language In this conversation,  producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaks with respected mental health advocate and editor, Harold A. Maio, about the important role language can play in stigmatizing mental health and the simple, but powerful ways we can stop doing that!

According to TapIntoIt.net, Harold A Maio is a long time mental health advocate whose main focus is language, the words we employ, the effect those words have. His advocacy has carried him to many states, the White House and invitations to speak in Berlin, London, and Ottawa. His work can be followed on the net.

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]]> In this conversation,  producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, speaks with respected mental health advocate and editor, Harold A. Maio, about the important role language can play in stigmatizing mental health and the simple, but powerful ways we can stop doing that!

According to TapIntoIt.net, Harold A Maio is a long time mental health advocate whose main focus is language, the words we employ, the effect those words have. His advocacy has carried him to many states, the White House and invitations to speak in Berlin, London, and Ottawa. His work can be followed on the net.

For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Harold A. Maio Buzzsprout-6551044 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1663 mental health stigma, The Practical Prof®, Harold Maio, language use 2 7 full false Community Theatre: Celebrating a Milestone with Reading Community Players Community Theatre: Celebrating a Milestone with Reading Community Players Today, we pay tribute to Reading Community Players (RCP), a not-for-profit community theatre in Reading, PA, celebrating it's 100th Anniversary.  In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Iris Bellman, long-time theatre collaborator and friend.  Iris made her debut on RCP's stage at 4 years old, and her tenure endured some 40 years long, ending with the birth of her son, Nick. Marabella and Bellman discuss their affection and experiences with Reading Community Players, their "theatre alma mater."  

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]]> Today, we pay tribute to Reading Community Players (RCP), a not-for-profit community theatre in Reading, PA, celebrating it's 100th Anniversary.  In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Iris Bellman, long-time theatre collaborator and friend.  Iris made her debut on RCP's stage at 4 years old, and her tenure endured some 40 years long, ending with the birth of her son, Nick. Marabella and Bellman discuss their affection and experiences with Reading Community Players, their "theatre alma mater."  

For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Iris Bellman Buzzsprout-5795986 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1807 community theatre, Reading Community Players, RCP, The Practical Prof®, arts, Reading, PA 2 6 full false MicroAggressions MicroAggressions This episode discusses microaggressions, the usually unintentional offensive remarks or acts based on our unconscious bias.  In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Tim Wortham, Jr, Eastern University, who co-hosts.  Their topic is MicroAggressions and their guests include Tychelle M. Graham, BA, MSW, Diversity Educator/Facilitator, and Lizza Robb, MSW, Redshift Leadership.  

This episode features the audio track of the video series BlackStory, Episode 2:  MicroAggressions, also produced by Marabella Enterprises, LLC.  Here is the link to the video episode:  https://youtu.be/frzka-CHoqo

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]]> This episode discusses microaggressions, the usually unintentional offensive remarks or acts based on our unconscious bias.  In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Tim Wortham, Jr, Eastern University, who co-hosts.  Their topic is MicroAggressions and their guests include Tychelle M. Graham, BA, MSW, Diversity Educator/Facilitator, and Lizza Robb, MSW, Redshift Leadership.  

This episode features the audio track of the video series BlackStory, Episode 2:  MicroAggressions, also produced by Marabella Enterprises, LLC.  Here is the link to the video episode:  https://youtu.be/frzka-CHoqo

For more information or to suggest an episode topics, email: OfficeHours@ThePracticalProf.com

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Tim Wortham, Jr Buzzsprout-5444782 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 1582 black lives matter, The Practical Prof®, microaggressions, unconscious bias, white privilege 2 5 full false The Personal Impact of COVID "It's Not the Flu" The Personal Impact of COVID "It's Not the Flu" This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  In this episode, it gets personal.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Lindsay Eshelman, Founder & CEO, The Recit Group, a brand narrative development and consulting company.  Lindsay who tested positive for COVID-19, shares her experience and insights about symptoms, testing, tracing and stopping the virus.  They also talk about business and life in a post-COVID era.

This episode is dedicated to Marabella's aunt, a nursing home resident who passed from the virus.  May she rest with the angels!  

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]]> This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  In this episode, it gets personal.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Lindsay Eshelman, Founder & CEO, The Recit Group, a brand narrative development and consulting company.  Lindsay who tested positive for COVID-19, shares her experience and insights about symptoms, testing, tracing and stopping the virus.  They also talk about business and life in a post-COVID era.

This episode is dedicated to Marabella's aunt, a nursing home resident who passed from the virus.  May she rest with the angels!  

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Lindsay Eshelman Buzzsprout-3494017 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1835 women in Business, Entrepreneurs, Branding, The Practical Prof®, Pandemic, COVID-19, Coronavirus 2 4 full false Small Businesses in the Pandemic Small Businesses in the Pandemic This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  Today, we're looking at small business.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Bonnie Sussman Versace, consultant, trainer and author.  Bonnie, through her company, FocusedLLC, works to help her clients, many small businesses, navigate the unprecedented situations facing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Bonnie offers practical suggestions to keep working and look ahead, beyond the crisis.  

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]]> This is our latest episode in a series devoted to the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  Today, we're looking at small business.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Bonnie Sussman Versace, consultant, trainer and author.  Bonnie, through her company, FocusedLLC, works to help her clients, many small businesses, navigate the unprecedented situations facing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Bonnie offers practical suggestions to keep working and look ahead, beyond the crisis.  

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Bonnie Sussman Versace Buzzsprout-3173581 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1786 Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, The Practical Prof®, pandemic, COVID-19, Coronavirus 2 3 full false Artists & Entertainers in the Pandemic Artists & Entertainers in the Pandemic The times we are living in are challenging to say the least.  For the next few episodes will be looking at the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  First up, the arts and entertainment.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, actor, writer and filmmaker, Tim Carr, about what it's like being an artist during these uncertain times.  In this conversation, Tim and Santo want to inspire you, support you and make you chuckle.

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]]> The times we are living in are challenging to say the least.  For the next few episodes will be looking at the impact of COVID-19 on various industries and their workers.  First up, the arts and entertainment.  Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, actor, writer and filmmaker, Tim Carr, about what it's like being an artist during these uncertain times.  In this conversation, Tim and Santo want to inspire you, support you and make you chuckle.

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Tim Carr Buzzsprout-3086848 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2071 Artists, Entertainers, The Practical Prof®, pandemic, COVID-19, Coronavirus 2 2 full false Being Your Own Valentine Being Your Own Valentine Why is it so difficult for us to acknowledge what we're good at?  Most of us seem to have no problem identifying and beating ourselves up about our weaknesses, so why is the opposite not true?  This is the conversation Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, has with his friend, Ms. Ellyn Longacre, Counselor, MA.  Enjoy the conversation and be your own Valentine!

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]]> Why is it so difficult for us to acknowledge what we're good at?  Most of us seem to have no problem identifying and beating ourselves up about our weaknesses, so why is the opposite not true?  This is the conversation Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, has with his friend, Ms. Ellyn Longacre, Counselor, MA.  Enjoy the conversation and be your own Valentine!

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Ellyn Longacre Buzzsprout-2754964 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0500 2368 Valentine's Day, The Practical Prof®, self-care, productivity, acknowledging strengths 2 1 full false Happy! Merry! Happy! Happy! Merry! Happy! Celebrate everyone's Holiday this Year!  Enjoy this Season's Greeting from, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®

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]]> Celebrate everyone's Holiday this Year!  Enjoy this Season's Greeting from, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®

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]]> Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW Buzzsprout-2341289 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 853 Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, The Practical Prof® 1 4 bonus false Celebrating Differences at Work Celebrating Differences at Work 'Tis the season... to celebrate differences.  Not just to tolerate them, but to truly celebrate what the late New York Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, called the "great salad bowl" that America is.  In this episode, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Amy Young, theatre artist and educator, about her experiences celebrating diversity and differences.

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]]> 'Tis the season... to celebrate differences.  Not just to tolerate them, but to truly celebrate what the late New York Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, called the "great salad bowl" that America is.  In this episode, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Amy Young, theatre artist and educator, about her experiences celebrating diversity and differences.

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Amy Young Buzzsprout-2283977 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 20:00:00 -0500 1761 diversity, differences, leadership, management, productivity, morale 1 3 full false Making Employee Acknowledgement Meaningful Making Employee Acknowledgement Meaningful Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his Friend, Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Hotel, about what makes employee acknowledgement meaningful.

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]]> Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his Friend, Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Hotel, about what makes employee acknowledgement meaningful.

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Craig Poole Buzzsprout-2089074 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:00 -0500 1582 leadership, management, not-for-profit organizations, business, employee acknowledgement 1 2 full false Celebrating National Family Caregiver Month Celebrating National Family Caregiver Month Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, talks with his friend, Kyle Ruffin, Metro Philadelphia marketing and media consultant, about her journey in caregiving with her mother, Paula, who suffered three major strokes.

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]]> The Practical Prof® and Kyle Ruffin Buzzsprout-1972561 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:00:00 -0500 2027 caregiving, stroke, aging, community 1 1 full false Introducing... Office Hours with The Practical Prof® Introducing... Office Hours with The Practical Prof® Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is excited to launch his podcast series, Office Hours.  He will discuss challenges and success in the workplace around people centered issues such as empathy, authenticity, integrity and mindfulness and others that promote his philosophy, "Manage with a Heart, in ways that feed the Spirit!"  Plus, find out how you can be a guest on the show and get guidance from this workplace advisor and teacher.  Enjoy!

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]]> Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is excited to launch his podcast series, Office Hours.  He will discuss challenges and success in the workplace around people centered issues such as empathy, authenticity, integrity and mindfulness and others that promote his philosophy, "Manage with a Heart, in ways that feed the Spirit!"  Plus, find out how you can be a guest on the show and get guidance from this workplace advisor and teacher.  Enjoy!

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