lesley ridge allen

storyteller. social media + digital nerd. aspiring fitness foodie + style seeker. closet politico. solution seeker. half marathon runner. mama + wifey.

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@MorningBrew Childhood

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Catching up on all things #tourdefrancefemmes with @thegistusa. Got five? Read up: https://t.co/XUrVPD7uOc

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”There are no negative and toxic people, just people who have toxic traits because of trauma or pain.”

On Purpose with Jay Shetty: 7 Types of Negative & Toxic People and 5 Steps to Deal With Them on Apple Podcasts https://t.co/ZIYI3Nzkfh

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“At our worst moment, we survived on a uniquely American diet of kindness, generosity, and compassion. You may not find those words in a national security plan, but those concepts are just as critical to our resilience as any national plan.”

#WeRemember ❤️🤍💙 #NeverForget

[Gov. Tom Ridge @GovRidge]

As the 20th observance of 9/11 approaches, my most powerful memories are of the 40 Heroes on board Flight 93 and the first responders who wanted so badly to help them that fateful day. I thought I’d share a few reflections with you. https://t.co/VDHAjeSC0U

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@JohnSchaech @erie_seawolves @TomEScott @EmbryEthan Of course! Great meeting you as well and thanks for your work with @NoticeAbilityLD. Hope you make it back to #EriePA again!

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Ending summer on a high note thanks to @erie_seawolves and the amazing cast of #ThatThingYouDo! Shout out to @TomEScott @JohnSchaech #SteveZahn for visiting #EriePA (and @EmbryEthan by zoom)❤️ TTYD started my love for all things production and music. Last night was fantastic! 🥰

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@MichaelCJacobs @erie_seawolves @TomEScott @JohnSchaech @EmbryEthan Same! And it has the soundtrack to match.

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Love the #TTYD history by @lizeriepa in @ErieReader! The picture below was from Dad’s trip referenced in the article. My small, indirect connection to the movie I shared with @JohnSchaech @TomEScott yesterday. It began his efforts to have Hollywood come east and film in PA more.

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At 25, Erie celebrates That Thing You Do! #EriePA @lizeriepa

https://t.co/2ljOldnQog

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Class Speaker — Mr. Change Agent himself, Philip Cooper — takes the stage during today’s #AppalachianLeaders graduation ceremony.

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Day Two of #AppalachianLeaders graduation week is underway! This morning's panel included first cohort graduates talking about life after the program and how their work has continued long after graduation.

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Up next: Jewel Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary, @USDA for our morning keynote session. #AppalachianLeaders

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Q: There isn't always a culture of philanthropy in Appalachia; how do we change it, to get people participating in community-driven philanthropy? A: Transfer of wealth, transparency, and explore what's right (instead of focusing on what's wrong). It's there. #AppalachianLeaders

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"When we're worried about resource and fall trap to resource scarcity, we get trapped in the cycle of grant and resource chasing. That's got to stop" - Gerry Roll #AppalachianLeaders

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Takeaway: Partnership, leadership, and agency is a key role for foundations in creating lasting impact. #AppalachianLeaders

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It's graduation week for #AppalachianLeaders! First session underway: Roundtable discussion on community impact with leaders from
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Cassiopeia Foundation, Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Community Trust Foundation, and Lyndhurst Foundation.

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Last session of #AppalachianLeaders underway with Dale King, founder of @thedocspartan, talking all things #entreprenuership

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Gov. Fletcher: It's just as important to lead up as it is to lead from the top-down. #AppalachianLeaders

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This morning’s keynote underway with Governor Fletcher, who served as Kentucky’s governor from 2003-2007. He joins us this morning to share his leadership story with the #AppalachianLeaders. He is a physician by trade who first ran for office (Congress) in 1999.

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This week's #AppalachianLeaders session is about cultural assets and tourism throughout the region. Looking forward to great sessions with Governor Fletcher (former gov of KY), our very own Tim Ezzell, Cat Wilt, and Bruce Decker.

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Day Two is underway for this month's #AppalachianLeaders session. Currently discussing #broadband. Did you know 1 in 4 households in Appalachia do not have a computer?