For Media

The number of parents who stay home while their partner is the main breadwinner is a small segment of the population, but within those ranks, more men are taking on the role of primary parent. Noelle Chesley can address why this is happening and outline the impact on the families that choose it. She can also discuss a similar trend during the Great Recession and whether this one will continue, and the downsides of traditional gender roles.

With the threat of a recession looming this year, Steven Michael can discuss best practices for businesses to weather the financial storm. He can talk about when to add to a business’s cash reserves and how to decide when to change strategy. Michael can also discuss how to protect a business’ strongest revenue streams, how to manage tough but necessary cutbacks and when the timing is right to launch a new product or new business venture.

Stacey Nye can talk about the appeal of true crime stories and about the explosion of them on TV and in podcasts. She can discuss why are many true crime fans are women and explain the impact on fans’ mental health. She also can address how the mental health of perpetrators is presented and what audiences should keep in mind about the portrayal of mental illness in the media.

Lynne Woehrle can talk about tools to help address conflict over social and political divisions in groups like workplaces, schools and families. She can discuss why the win-lose mentality leads to a big loss for all and offer alternatives. Woehrle can also discuss how to reach respectful partnership through strategies such as focusing on people’s dignity, listening through disagreement, and sharing our own messages in ways that are heard.