Culturation

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Self-Reliant Bro, Jamie Giovinazzo. We discuss how patience is the foundation of power, keeping tunnel vision, and self-reliance.  Jamie is the founder and owner of Eat Clean Bro, a meal delivery service that provides freshly prepared meals made with all-natural ingredients to your doorsteps. From a young age, he’s had a love for food and the process behind prepping it. As he grew older, his love for food and fitness converged into one. It was not until he began bodybuilding as a teenager that he discovered the true art behind the generic term “eating clean”. He saw the way proper nutrition and diet could transform the body, and was fascinated by the entire concept that simply prepping meals could completely change the way one looked and felt. Ten years ago, he was given a compliment by a stranger in the gym followed by a question of what it was he ate, to which he replied, “Grilled chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, bro.” And who would have guessed his response would light the fire and spark his destiny... He asked, “Can you cook for me?”, and just like that, at 19 years old, with zero business experience, he began working as the owner of his own food business.  Within two weeks, his entire office was ordering clean, prepared meals, and he began to see what a demand there was for clean food. What was even more interesting to him, was that people wanted healthy options, but they simply did not have the time. As he battled through highs and lows in his career, he has come out as a successful and passionate entrepreneur who loves his friends and customers as much as he loves helping people achieve their goals. Now, Eat Clean Bro has been in business for 5 years, and prepares/delivers thousands of meals each day, and he could not be more grateful. #JamieGiovinazzo #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Food #Fitness #SelfReliance #Gratitude #Entrepreneurship #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Change Manager, Mohamed Massaquoi. We discuss how to process pain, keeping mind over matter, and staying consistent.  A Charlotte, North Carolina native, Mohamed was the second-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, Mohamed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia, where he was also named the 2008 team captain, selected as a first-team All-Southeastern Conference and Academic All-SEC member.  After retiring from the NFL, Mohamed worked as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. In the Spring of 2017, while riding ATV's with friends, Mohamed was involved in an accident that resulted in the amputation of his left hand. Following the accident, Mohamed launched VESSOL, a change management firm which guides companies through organizational change.  Mohamed is a member of the 2018 UGA 40 under 40 class, and a 2019 graduate of Harvard's Business School's Program for Leadership Development (PLD), which is HBS's executive MBA Alternative.  #MohamedMassaquoi #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Athlete #ChangeManager #Psychology #Leadership #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Awe-Inspiring Artist, Moncho 1929. We discuss carving out your path, sacrificing for your passion and staying outside of the box. Originally from South Bronx, Moncho 1929's practice expands to London, Milan, Los Angeles and Seoul. Being deeply influenced by global aesthetics and the urban artwork that surrounds his daily life, Moncho 1929's practice continues to evolve yet stays true to challenging contemporary societal notions.  His work has been featured in various solo and group exhibitions all over the United States, and the world such as the Perez Art Museum in Miami, or Gallery Ann in Seoul, Korea. Today, his artwork can be found in the multiple private, city, and corporate collections; from Google to the French Consulate of the US, and from Paramount and Universal Pictures, to the Public Art collections of cities like Glendale, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood.  Most recently, Moncho 1929's work was acquired for the permanent collection of The Figge Museum of Art and he was included in the juried BP Portrait Awards for The National Portrait Gallery in the United Kingdom.  He currently lives and works out of Los Angeles.  #Moncho1929 #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Artist #Painting #StreetArt #ContemporaryArt #LosAngeles #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Fashion Curator, Renaldo Nehemiah, live from the A3C Festival & Conference. We discuss staying true to yourself, manifesting your life, and being respected by all versus connected to one. Renaldo is a wardrobe designer, fashion consultant, and creative director to entertainment icons including Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and the Migos. His love of all things creative let him to find a passion and expertise as an art collector and curator to entertainers and business leaders across the country. In 2017, Renaldo launched the Art of Atlanta at Art Basel Miami. In his first curated show, he brought some of Atlanta's top artistic talent to a world stage and in partnership with the City of Atlanta and CHOOSEATL, he celebrated his favorite Atlanta artists, gave a platform to some who were up and coming, and promoted the thriving ecosystem for the Arts in Atlanta. And now, in 2019 for the biggest game of the year in the greatest city in the world, Nehemiah has partnered with Wish Gallery to curate Art of Atlanta II for the world to view. #RenaldoNehemiah #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Art #Fashion #Designer #Curator #Atlanta #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Pop Culture Anthropologist, Zev Norotsky. We discuss how to pivot your career to making it a passion, moving the ball forward with persistence and a New York state of mind.  Zev is a marketing expert and cultural forecaster specializing in experiential strategies that fuse the world's of live, digital, technology and multi-media into one cohesive brand platform or experience. He originally hails from NY but currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jennifer and two daughters Belle and Hazel. His agency, ENTER is at the forefront of this rapidly growing industry working with everyone from blue chip brands like AT&T and InBev to emerging start ups like Perfect Day and Jaja Tequila. He can be found most days working inside his coffee shop on Melrose Ave called, you guessed it...Agency Coffee Co. If they ever make a movie about his life he would have to be played by Jonah Hill. #ZevNorotsky #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Experiential #Branding #Agency #PopCulture #BeastMode #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Sales Servant, Taylor Barnes. We discuss how your past doesn't dictate your future, finding fulfillment by helping others and pivoting your business with the progression of technology and trends.  Taylor is Vice President of Global Business Development and a founding partner at CentricsIT. Barnes co-founded CentricsIT in 2007 and has since helped the organization become one of the fastest-growing companies in Georgia and one of the top IT Solution Providers in North America. He currently manages business development for the services side of the organization, responsible for charting and maintaining an aggressive revenue growth plan. CentricsIT services revenue has grown by 400% since Barnes assumed sales leadership responsibility over the segment in 2014.  Barnes was in his early twenties when he formed CentricsIT with his partners. His first role at the organization was as an IBM product specialist, brokering secondary market IBM equipment around the world. From there, he cut his teeth in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) space, creating the company's ITAD practice, which would mark the beginning of the organization's successful transition from an IT hardware reseller to a global, comprehensive IT solutions provider.  He moved into his current role in 2014, first as Director before his promotion to Vice President in 2017. Barnes's company, CentricsIT, is one of the top global exporters in Georgia, with offices in Toronto, Dubai, London, and Prague and additional presence in more than 80 countries.  The company has received the GLOBE award, which honors its contributions to the state's global trade, from Governor Nathan Deal each year since 2013. Barnes is a road warrior, frequently travelling around the world to further develop the company's business worldwide.  Husband to Brittany and father to Kellar and Cyrus, he is active in the community and, alongside his wife Brittany, donates time, money and resources to multiple causes close to his heart. #TaylorBarnes #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Technology #Business #Sales #Leadership #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with Music Industry Veteran and Mental Health Advocate, Shanti Das. We discuss turning pain into positivity, staying persistent and the importance of speaking up.  Shanti is an accomplished entertainment industry veteran, speaker, author, and philanthropist.  Shanti has worked in the entertainment business for over 25 years. Her music industry career (from intern to Executive Vice President) includes positions at Capitol Records, LaFace Records, Columbia Records, Sony Urban Music and Universal Motown where she worked directly with some of music's top talent like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and more.  An advocate for many social issues, she started several successful initiatives and events in Atlanta to support the local homeless community and those in underserved areas. As a result of Shanti's community work of the past 8 years, she decided to establish her very own non-profit, The Hip-Hop Professional Foundation, Inc. The foundation is now being rebranded under the name Silence The Shame, the mental health movement that has lead the way since 2016. Shanti has suffered from depression over the years and has also experienced love ones affected with mental health disorders. The movement has received global awareness and has become a commonly used hashtag to normalize the conversation in America. Shanti's foundation curates community conversations, create content and broadens awareness around mental health and wellness. She recently self-published her book, Silencing MY Shame. Shanti shares her journey with her own emotional health and wellness of how she turned her pain and struggles into passion to start a global movement! She was also recently named a Top Changemaker in the World (#7 out of 100) by a UK publication called The Big Issue!  #ShantiDas #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Music #MentalHealth #Philanthropist #NonProfit #Atlanta #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Communications Crusader, Tucker Berta Sarkisian. We discuss how to hone in on your creativity, putting brands on the map and cheerleading versus coaching.   Tucker's career has included interviewing C-list celebs, branding and marketing for a new urbanist community, and most recently talking a lot about craft beer. She heads up communications for SweetWater Brewing Co., the largest craft brewery in the southeast and the 15th largest in the nation. In addition to directing all public relations, she is the brand director for the new Guide Beer lager and philanthropic program, manages SweetWater’s partnerships with Delta Airlines and Vice media, and serves at the brewery’s “Talking Head” (aka spokesperson). Tucker was named an Adweek "Rising Brand Star" in 2017, and her alma mater UGA named her a top "40 Under 40" graduate in 2017.      Prior to SweetWater, Tucker was director of communications for Serenbe, which became an internationally recognized urbanist community and model for greenfield development. A journalism major, Tucker has always had a freelance writing side hustle, with bylines in Forbes Travel, The Local Palate, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – and was associate editor at Jezebel Magazine, where amongst other hilarious assignments, she interviewed the likes of Jessica Simpson and Mischa Barton, and went on a roller coaster ride with the band Quiet Riot.    Tucker serves on the Board of Visitors for UGA, is a passionate patron of Atlanta’s theaters, is great at exercise but not particularly talented at any sport, and is a brand new dog mom to Bea the Goldendoodle.  #TuckerBertaSarkisian #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Communications #PR #SweetWater #Atlanta #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Cultural Curator, Mike Walbert. We discuss how to pave your own path, master time management and investing into your own backyard.  Mike is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of the A3C Festival & Conference. As a partner in the business, Mike oversees various aspects of the business, including: Business Development, Sponsorship, Branding and Marketing. Mike has managed the strategy and team that has grown A3C from a regional showcase to an internationally recognized institution in hip-hop culture.  #MikeWalbert #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Music #Technology #Curator #A3C

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with Life Architect, Darrah Brustein. We discuss how to live by making a living, following your instinct and accepting uncertainty.  Equal parts teacher, connector, and founder, Darrah Brustein stands for entrepreneurial empowerment. In the fall of 2018, Darrah launched "Life by Design, Not by Default" sharing stories with visionaries like Deepak Chopra, Adam Grant and Jen Sincero in a 45 speaker online summit reaching over 7,000 people.  For the past 10 years, she founded and scaled two businesses in tandem: a networking events company serving 30,000+ people and a payment processing company spanning 38 states. A prolific writer and interviewer, Darrah's thought leadership articles on lifestyle design have been read by over 1 million people across Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global.  Her motivating motto "build a life of your own design, a career to fund it, and a network to support it" has inspired thousands to reach higher and dream bigger.  Her core belief is that the best way to live is by design, not by default. She's spent the last decade crafting and integrating her life and work intentionally, not choosing one over the other.  Most recently, Darrah launched the video series "Diving Deep With Deepak & Darrah" to make deep topics relatable and translatable into your life.  #DarrahBrustein #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Founder #Teacher #Connector #Entrepreneur #JustinEpstein 

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Millennial Whisperer, Chris Tuff. We discuss the human need for connection, defining your metric of success, and how to attract the next generation of talent.  Chris Tuff became the youngest partner in the 100-year history of Atlanta-based advertising agency, 22squared, where he turned a team of Millennials from an "investment" to a major profit center in short order. He is the author of USA Today Bestseller, The Millennial Whisperer, a practical, profit-driven playbook for leaders to better understand the world's largest generation.  Having started his career as one of the first marketers to focus on helping startups work with Fortune 100 brands, including Facebook in 2005, Chris is obsessed with emerging trends in marketing. As EVP and Director of Content Marketing and Partnerships at 22squared, he helps push to get their existing clients access to first-to-market ad products and offerings. He's responsible for partnership development with tech and media companies like Twitter, Google, and Facebook.  A sought-after leader in the digital marketing space, Chris has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, in Fast Company, The New York Times, Wired, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Digiday, Social Times, Social Fresh, and consistently in advertising trade publications like Ad Age and Advertising Weekly.  Chris has worked with individuals and departments at several Fortune 500 companies to help them improve recruiting and performance of Millennial workers. When Chris isn't working, he kiteboards, mountain bikes, runs, and spends quality time with his wife and two daughters.   #ChrisTuff #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Social #Digital #Marketing #Advertising #ThoughtLeader #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with Speaker, Writer, Coach and all around Goodness Provider, Tommy Breedlove. We discuss the power of choice, participating in your own rescue and obtaining true freedom. Tommy Breedlove is a speaker, writer and professional mentor. Tommy’s mission in life is to empower individuals and business leaders to rediscover their brilliance, achieve meaning, balance and true happiness in life without compromising their financial success. His work and legacy are to provide humans with the tools and skills to become the person they've always dreamed of being.   Beginning with Deloitte, Tommy achieved 20 years of business notoriety and financial success as a large firm financial consultant. However, he was unfulfilled, had lost balance and was filled with unhealthy amounts of stress because he felt trapped in a prestigious career. Tommy felt forced to make decisions out of fear and scarcity instead of abundance. He felt like he did not have a choice.  His experiences led him to found Choose Goodness, a movement encouraging individuals and business organizations to search for unmet human needs that create transformational impact on themselves, their business, and society at large. Both Tommy and Choose Goodness provide both the rational and emotional perspectives to the strategic and financial decision-making process.   Tommy has spent his professional career serving companies as a strategic, managerial and financial consultant in sectors including service, manufacturing, distribution and non-profit. Tommy has and still serves as Board Advisor, Chair, and/or Director for multiple for-profit and civic entities. Tommy graduated from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Certificate in Innovation from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University and received Cognitive Based Compassion Training from Emory University.   #TommyBreedlove #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Speaker #Writer #Mentor #LifeCoach #Leader #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Give Back Kid, Josh Powell. We discuss writing down goals, staying ready and being humble. Josh Powell is an American professional basketball player, father and community leader.   Powell spent two years at North Carolina State, where in his freshman campaign, he averaged 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game en route to earning a spot on the ACC All-Rookie squad. In his his sophomore season, he was named the team's most improved player as the recipient of the Tom Gugliotta Award.  He ranked seventh in the ACC in blocks, 20th in scoring and 18th in rebounding and named to the All-ACC Tournament first team. After going undrafted in the 2003 NBA draft, Powell spent the preseason with the Dallas Mavericks, before moving to Russia for his first professional season. He managed just two games for Lokomotiv-Rostov before joining Italian team Scafati Basket for the rest of the 2003–04 season.  Following his stint in Italy, he returned to the United States and played for the Southern Crescent Lightning, helping them win the 2004 WBA championship.  Eventually returning to the NBA, Powell spent time with the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. In 2013, Powell was a member of the Olympiacos side that won the EuroLeague championship. He has also played in Russia, Italy, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Australia , China and the Philippines. In addition to his professional basketball career, Josh runs his Foundation, 21 Reason To Give. Founded in 2009, the foundation proactively provides resources and outreach for the youth and residents in the urban community. #JoshPowell #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Athlete #Sports #Faith #Family #Charity #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Conscious Collaborator, Alan Schaefer. We discuss the art of exacting, get to’s and have to’s, and that words matter. Alan Schaefer is an accomplished speaker, songwriter, recording artist, consultant, entrepreneur, author and the CEO/founder of the Atlanta based consulting firm Banding People Together. Organizations such as Netflix, Verizon, Microsoft, ESPN, NASA, Hilton, Cisco and SunTrust engage Banding to help create high performance leaders, teams and cultures. In addition to successfully building and selling an online media company, Alan has rocked U.S. servicemen and women in 15 countries (including Iraq) as the front man of the band Five Star Iris. Some of his honors include performing at the Pentagon, winning the United Kingdom Songwriting Competition, being awarded Marriott's Bill Tiefel Award and performing the National Anthem on national television. Alan earned a B.S. in Communications from Florida International University. #AlanSchaefer #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Creative #Music #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with Thought Leader, Kristen Ingram. We discuss the importance of community, learning how to pivot, and the power of doing. Kristen is currently the founder of PLUS ONE society, a curator of experiences that lead to thought-provoking moments that inspire change for the culture, community and people.  PLUS ONE services the Sports, Entertainment and Media industries through cause-based, experiential projects, campaigns and events. Prior to launching PLUS ONE, Kristen was the Head of Affiliate Marketing for NFL Network where she oversaw affiliate marketing partnerships, creative campaigns and promotion for North America. In her role, Kristen created and developed innovative marketing strategies designed to drive viewer engagement and consumption through linear, digital and emerging platforms. Leveraging her expertise in building brands, strategic planning and client relations, in 2015, she was able to garner over $40M in media value through negotiated barters. As a recognized community leader and award-winning marketer, Kristen is also an advocate for Diversity & Inclusion. In 2015, Ingram led a cross-departmental working group to launch the NFL DIVERSE TALENT COMMUNITY; an online recruitment platform that encourages quality, dynamic candidates with diverse backgrounds to join its ranks. Its goals are to engage, educate and support registered members, connect them with an NFL Community Manager and serve as a shared talent acquisition database for Human Resources across the NFL and its 32 clubs. Ingram also led the NFL’s pro-social initiative, NFL PLAY 60 After-School Kickoff and was the Chair of NFL Community Teammates – Los Angeles and the Diversity Council Partnership & Recruitment Committee. Prior to joining NFL Network in 2012, Ingram served as a Marketing Manager at ESPN where she managed strategic partnerships with DISH, AT&T U-verse and DirecTV. Outside of her commitments with the NFL, Ingram is passionate about community service and is actively involved with the Los Angeles Mission, LA Food Bank, Miriam’s House and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles. As a part of her community involvement and commitment to the core values of the NFL, Ingram launched an on-going organizational initiative that will ultimately provide thousands of personal hygiene kits to homeless and domestic violence shelters in New York and Los Angeles. In 2013, Ingram’s community service was recognized by the NFL with the 2013 Commissioner Award for Community Service. #KristenIngram #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Marketing #Entrepreneur #Community #Advocate #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Challenge Curator, Marc Hodulich. We discuss learning from your failures, doing things you’re scared of, and how to be intentional with your actions Marc is the GM and Operating Partner in Be Boundless where he manages the business interests for serial entrepreneur, Jesse Itzler, co-owner of The Atlanta Hawks. A main focus of his role is being a challenge curator - creating endurance opportunities for like-minded individuals to invest in mind, body and spirit. The most recent creation, 29029, involved renting a private mountain whereby participants attempted to summit 17x until they reached the vertical height of Mt. Everest.   Prior to Be Boundless, Marc founded multiple nationwide event series including BeerFit and The Wall Street Decathlon. His events have raised millions for charitable partners while garnering national press coverage from Sports Illustrated, The Wall St. Journal and ESPN to name a few.   Before a career as a financial analyst and management consultant he hustled payroll services at ADP door to door in NYC.   Marc has a degree in Finance from Auburn University where he was an All SEC Academic Member of the Track & Field team. A collegiate miler he is quite proud of his recent 6:17 beer mile (4 beers. 4 laps. No puking) along with a 11:20 Ironman and sub 4 hour marathon while pushing a quadriplegic.   Marc is based in Atlanta, GA where he resides with his wife, Stacey, boys Chase and Dylan and dog, Barkley. #MarcHudolich #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Athlete #Creative #Fitness #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with Team Builder and Extreme Endurance Athlete Daley Ervin. We discuss how to challenge yourself, seek solutions and create new markets. Daley previously lead North American operations for Student.com, a high-growth technology marketplace for student housing. With experience in launching international markets with Airbnb and YPlan, he is a seasoned leader known for building high-performing teams and leading marketplace expansion on a global scale. Daley is an expert in building go-to-market strategies throughout the US & Europe, specializing in early customer discovery, market creation, sales execution, partnership development, and operations within rapid growth business environments. He has extensive experience helping build early and mid-stage venture capital backed companies from founding teams to 200+ employees. He is known for his energetic and passionate approach to building teams and helping companies grow quickly in new markets with zero supply, zero demand and zero brand recognition. He uses these experiences to advise executives and founders on innovation and rapid growth. Daley is an extreme endurance athlete competing in ultramarathon races around the world. Most recently, he set the US pairs record (45 days) for rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in the 'World's Toughest Rowing Race'. He connects his business expertise, athletics, and love for making a difference by leveraging his races to raise funds for important causes. #DaleyErvin #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Technology #Innovation #Leader #Athlete #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the “Change Agent”, Kate Atwood. We discuss overcoming adversity, leadership with love and being the change. Kate was 12 years old when her mother passed away after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Twelve years later she founded Kate’s Club, a nationally-acclaimed not-for-profit organization that provides support to children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Recognizing first-hand the importance of support after such a life changing event, Kate’s vision was to build a place for grieving children to have fun, develop friendships, and learn to cope with their loss. What started in the summer of 2003 at a bowling alley with just eight kids is today an organization that has served thousands of children and their families through year-round social and emotional support programs. Her first book, entitled “A Healing Place: Help Your Child Find Hope and Happiness after the Loss of a Loved One” was released by Penguin Books. Following a successful founder transition in 2010, Kate went on to serve as the Executive Director of the Arby’s Foundation. While at the helm of the Arby’s Foundation, Kate refocused its efforts on a new strategic mission that more closely aligned with the Arby’s brand and helped the organization contribute more than $18 million to ending childhood hunger in the United States. In September 2015, Kate joined the Metro Atlanta Chamber, as Vice President of Marketing, to lead the recently launched ChooseATL initiative. In this newly created role, Kate is responsible for focusing the region’s narrative to showcase all that metro Atlanta has to offer with the purpose to attract and retain top talent. Kate has participated in her fair share of media along the way. She has been featured in People Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, Huffington Post, and has had appearances on the Today Show, the Meredith Vieira Show, CNN, and ABC-TV’s The View. She was recognized in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s feature “Up and Comers: Top 40 under 40”, and was honored by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of Georgia’s “40 under 40.” In 2013, she was named to GOOD Magazine’s global “GOOD 100” list for her commitment to helping others. Kate has been featured in six books as a thought-leader on personal giving and social entrepreneurship. #KateAtwood #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #NonProfit #Atlanta #WeAreATL #Innovation #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Technology Trailblazer, Josh Lloyd. We discuss building a foundation for solid work ethic, staying curious and making the impossible, possible. Josh Lloyd is the co-founder and CTO of FitMetrix, which provides state of the art technology to gyms and health clubs to give members the ability to schedule, train and receive real-time tracking of effort and performance through a facility’s website or customizable app. FitMetrix has partnered with hundreds of gyms across the nation, including Life Time Fitness, Gold’s Gym, Cycle Bar, Cooper Institute, US Fitness and more. Prior to co-founding FitMetrix, Josh was the co-founder and visionary of ShopVisible LLC, which provided business owners with smart technology that combined solutions for customer service, back office, inventory, marketing, accounting and IT into one SEO friendly tool. Due to the success of ShopVisible, Josh was ranked as one of Atlanta Business Leaders’ Top 25 Entrepreneurs in Atlanta in 2012. Prior to ShopVisible, Josh was the Director of Research and Development for CareMedic Systems Inc., as well as Omega Systems Inc. Josh has a bachelor’s degree in business from Florida Atlantic University and has 20 years of experience in professional software development. #JoshLloyd #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Technology #Fitness #Innovation #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Body Sculptor, Dolvett Quince. We discuss the power of mind over matter, the importance of starting from the bottom and how to be humble but stay hungry.  Dolvett is a celebrity trainer, best known for his involvement with NBC’s The Biggest Loser, and author of The 3-1-2-1 Diet.  A true creative mind and visionary, Dolvett grew up playing sports, studying martial arts and excelling in his studies. Later, he moved to Atlanta and found himself working odd jobs in retail and construction until he landed a job at a local YMCA as a front desk receptionist. His ability to connect with people provided him the opportunity to become a trainer at the facility after receiving his physical education certification. Fueled by his love of helping people, he grew his clientele in Atlanta and opened up his own gym, Body Sculptor Studio, located in the heart of the city. He trained some of the most influential people in the city, including radio personalities, actors, musicians, and even went on tour to train Justin Bieber while he was on the road. His growth and popularity provided him the opportunity to audition for NBC’s The Biggest Loser as a new trainer on the hit TV show, where he shared his passion and love for helping people overcome their struggles, both physically and mentally. He has always inspired people from a young age and was now given the platform to do so on a national level.  Dolvett continues to share his knowledge and positivity through speaking engagements across the country. #DolvettQuince #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Fitness #Health #Wellness #Lifestyle #Justin Epstein

On this week's episode of Culturation™, we speak with the culinary tastemaker, Justin Anthony. We discuss the importance of learning your craft, sacrifice and how to stay true to yourself.  Justin is the founder and owner of South African hospitality group, True Story Brands. Born and raised in South Africa, Justin attended the University of South Africa as well as London Business School prior to relocating to the United States at age 23. A renowned soccer player, he hoped to continue his career as a professional athlete, however due to an unfortunate knee injury, he was forced into early retirement and looked to another passion — the hospitality industry. In 1998, Justin opened the first South African restaurant in the United States, 10 Degrees South, alongside his parents, Derek and Diane. Since then True Story Brands has expanded their south african footprint, with the addition of 3 other concepts, Yebo Beach Haus, Cape Dutch and Biltong Bar, each focusing on sharing the lifestyle and experience of South Africa. A recipient of numerous awards, Justin and True Story Brands continue to thrive and enter new ventures. #JustinAnthony #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Restauranteur #Culture #Innovation #JustinEpstein

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Creative Crusader, DL Warfield. We discuss the importance of mentorships, the art of persistence, and how there are no replacements for working your ass off. DL Warfield is a roundly respected and highly accomplished artist and creative talent. A graduate of Washington University’s School of Fine Arts, Warfield has had a decorated career working for such labels as Tommy Boy Records and LaFace Records, where he served as the resident art director, working on such projects and artists as Usher, Outkast, TLC and Pink. His creative company Goldfinger c.s. has done work for brands such as Nike, Heineken, GMC and Coca-Cola to name a few. Warfield’s continued ambition, undaunted aspiration and personal commitment to artistic elevation pushes him to bring new ideas to creation and fearlessly pursue whatever comes next. He continues to support various community awareness programs and is intent on building cultural, social and creative bridges through his art and speaking engagements. #DLWarfield #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Creative #Culture #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this week’s episode of Culturation™, we have Mr. Breakout himself, Graham Cohen. Graham is an entrepreneur with a background in digital media, publishing and sales development. Utilizing his knowledge of business strategy, he created a unique conference platform uniting communities of individuals all across the nation. Graham is currently the co-founder of Breakout, a community of rule breakers, thought leaders and movement sparkers united in turning talk into action. Through unique contact at impact events, Breakout works to foster inclusivity, inspire collaboration and empower the spirit of hustle in cities across the U.S. #GrahamCohen #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #Breakout #Culture #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Lifestyle Specialist, Kenny Burns. We discuss building a brand, the power of positivity and how to properly rock a party. Kenny is an entertainment industry executive, television/radio host and entrepreneur. He recently served as the Senior Vice President of Brand Development for Combs Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm for entertainment mogul, Sean Combs, which houses brands such as Ciroc Vodka, Sean John, Bad Boy, Revolt TV, Combs Wine and Spirits, Aqua Hydrate, DeLeón Tequila and more. He has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets for his work, including his documentary B.U.R.N.S. and book The Dream Is Real. #KennyBurns #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entertainment #Entrepreneur #Influencer #Culture #Innovation #TheDreamIsReal #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Manufacturing Marverick, Mitch Free. We discuss the importance of taking risks, getting your hands dirty and chasing your passion. Mitch is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, global trade expert and digital manufacturing expert. He currently serves as the founder and chairman of two digital manufacturing companies; Fast Radius and ZYCI CNC Machining. Mitch also founded MFG.com in 2000 and served as CEO and Chairman until 2013. A dynamic and sought-after presenter, he has spoken at Northwestern University, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Fudan University in China, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and appears regularly on various media outlets including CNBC and Fox Business. Mitch is a previous winner of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has been featured in a number of books and publications. #MitchFree #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #BusinessLeader #Culture #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

Culturation™ Podcast features raw/organic interviews with a mix of influencers, entertainers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs who are paving the way and bridging the gap between culture and innovation. Hosted by brand curator and Premier Agency founder, Justin Epstein, guests are asked to talk about their journey in life and work, lessons they’ve learned along the way, challenges and successes they experienced and more. #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Intro www.culturationpodcast.com