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Hill Country Authors

Hill Country Authors – Exploring the Melody of Words with Author Rob Espenscheid, Jr.

Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits Rob Espenscheid, Jr., about his newly released book, ‘The Rise of Mad March.’

Rob shares his extensive background as a piano technician and how his love for music influenced his writing. He details the inspiration and writing process behind his fifth novel, a tribute to small-town rock bands of the early 70s. Rob also discusses his journey as an author, beginning in his sixties, and shares his experiences with self-publishing, as well as his collaboration with Stoney Creek Publishing to bring his latest story to life. The discussion offers insights into the importance of adhering to proper timelines in historical fiction and Rob’s passion for the writing process.

Key highlights:

  • Rob’s Professional Background
  • The Rise of the Mad March: Inspiration and Plot
  • Themes and Messages in the Book
  • Writing Process and Challenges
  • Previous Works and Writing Journey
  • Experience with Stony Creek Publishing
  • Where to Find Rob’s Books

Resources:

 Rob Espenscheid, Jr.on Stoney Creek Publishing

The Rise of the Mad March on Texas A&M University Press

Stoney Creek Publishing Website

Rob Espenscheid, Jr. Website

Rob Espenscheid, Jr on Facebook

Rob Espenscheid, Jr on Instagram

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#RiskNYC Speaker Series

#Risk New York Speaker Series – Bridging the Gap: Effective Risk Communication in Compliance with Rob Clark, Jr.

Join Tom Fox and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City, on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around, #Risk New York. The current US landscape, shaped by evolving policies, rapid advancements in AI, and shifting global dynamics, demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York, you will master the New Regulatory Reality by getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI and Tech Risk by Safeguarding Your Organization in an AI-Driven World and Understanding the Implications of Major Tech Investments. Navigate Financial and Crypto Volatility by Protecting Your Assets and Exploring Solutions in a Dynamic Market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leveraging Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Strategic Advantage. Protect Digital Trust by addressing challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals.

Rob and Kyle Martin from NAVEX Global will discuss the importance of effective communication in risk management for compliance professionals. They will emphasize the need to translate complex IT language into terms that senior leadership can comprehend, focusing on financial and reputational risks. This approach facilitates better understanding and prompt action. They also emphasize the importance of education in achieving these communication objectives. The conversation looks forward to an upcoming conference session on this topic.

Resources:

#Risk Conference Series

#RiskNYC—Tickets and Information

Rob Clark, Jr., on LinkedIn

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Everything Compliance: Shout Outs and Rants – Episode 132, Tribute To Gene Marks

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, we have a quartet of commentators: Jonathan Marks, Matt Kelly, Jay Rosen, and Special Guest Karen Moore, all hosted by Tom Fox.

1. Matt Kelly shouts out to World Central Kitchen and their continued efforts to feed those in need.

2. Special Guest Karen Moore shouts out to the Austrian government for providing citizenship to descendants of Nazi persecution by means of a declaration without having to give up their current citizenship or nationality in return.

3. Jonathan Marks shouts out to his father, Gene Marks for a full life well lived.

4. Jay Rosen shouts out to Lou Gossett, Jr. for his Oscar winning role in An Officer and a Gentleman.

5. Host Tom shouts out to Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco, who threw a no-hitter in his 8th professional appearance at the age of 30.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

Jay Rosen– Jay can be reached at Jay.r.rosen@gmail.com

Karen Woody – Is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

Jonathan Armstrong – is our UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at windyridgehouse@gmail.com.

Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com.

Guest Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu

The host, producer, and ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.