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We often take for granted some of the basic yet essential necessities of life - in this case, safe water. My guest today is Nick Greener the Africa Director for Water for Life an international non-profit who's mission is to give clean water to people who need it but also to partner with communities so that they can maintain and even expand the water resources they help provide.Nick has been working in Africa with Water for Life for 15 years. He started his career in Washington DC, in the White House Office of Management and Budget, working on health policy, after completing his masters degree at the University of Southern California.Water For Life has conducted projects in over a dozen countries in Africa, and more than 20 throughout the world.CONNECT WITH WATER FOR LIFE:www.waterforlife.org Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Jake Schneider grew up as a homeschooler in small town Iowa, which instilled in him a strong sense of self-responsibility and ownership of his work from an early age. When he embarked on his career, he explored jobs in at least 7 different industries. However, it became evident that what he truly sought were knowledge and skills.Throughout his career, Jake encountered many individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, and he thoroughly enjoyed engaging in conversations with them. In September of 2022, he made the decision to channel this passion by launching a podcast titled "Life as an Outsider." Through this podcast, he interviewed a diverse range of business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore their journey, motivations, and what drives them.Jake has conducted over 50 interviews on his podcast, and he remains committed to continuing this endeavor without any plans of slowing down.CONNECT WITH JAKE:Life As An Outsider PodcastInstagram Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Emily McLain is the Small Business and Member Support Manager at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, an economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines. She has a passion for community and works to create small business programming and build up small business owners in Greater Des Moines. Emily earned dual degrees in Criminology and Communications Studies from the University of Iowa. When she's not working, Emily loves reading, cheering for the Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings and traveling with friends.  Listen to my feature on Emily's Podcast:Small Business and Start Up Stories DSM Podcast CONNECT WITH DSM PARTNERSHIP:www.dsmpartnership.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Terrence Thames is a man of faith, husband, father, and entrepreneur. Terrence has a passion for seeing others succeed in business and in life – especially people of color. Having grown up on the South Side of Chicago, Terrence was raised by his college-aged cousin in Iowa City at the age of 9 where he was exposed to a better life and more opportunities. At that time, Terrence became heavily involved in church, video production, journalism and music. Working professionally since the age of 17, Terrence launched his own creative agency in 2011 – Advanced Media Production Firm, LLC dba Cocoa Creative Agency. Terrence is currently focused on family, faith, and wealth building among minorities and their communities.CONNECT WITH TERRENCE:Linkedin CONNECT WITH COCOA CREATIVE:Linkedin Instagramwww.cocoacreates.com  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Katherine Harrington is a ballerina turned executive and is the President & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Katherine started in this role on April 1, 2022. During her tenue at the Chamber, she has built an award-winning team that enjoys many accomplishments. Some of them include, in 2022 the WDM Chamber was honored with the ACCE Chamber of the Year USA as one of three finalists. Over the last three years, she created several groundbreaking new programs and committees including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee who produces the international, award-winning Athene Black & Brown Business Summit & Pitch Competition, Diversity Week, and Diversity Fundraiser. She also helped to create the DEI Workplace Excellence Awards that has been nationally recognized by ACCE as an event other Chambers around the country should adopt, the Best of the West Awards, the award-winning Racoon River Rally, WDM Newsletter, WDM Edge events, Business Survival Toolkit Covid events, Talent Attraction Partnerships and more. With Katherine and her team's efforts, they have been able to give back more than $150,000 to a wide variety of non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and Black & Brown Businesses in the State of Iowa and across the U.S. Katherine has an extensive background in public speaking, media sales, revenue stream creation, event development, innovation, and leadership with organizations including US Magazine in New York City, Crain's Chicago Business, San Diego Business Journal, DSM Magazine and the Des Moines Business Record. She also bootstrapped and ran her own glossy technology magazine, events, and digital news organization serving leaders in the booming tech and internet industries in San Diego called The T Sector with 23 employees. At the Des Moines Business Record, she was Director of Innovation, was the number one sales producer, and started the lucrative innovationIOWA Magazine, weekly e-newsletter, and yearly awards event. Katherine has a passion for helping others and is on the board for the West Des Moines Community Foundation, Racoon River Pedestrian Bridge Advisory Council, Cystic Fibroses, City of WDM DR. MLK Jr. Celebration Committee Member, American Heart Association Heart Ball Executive Leadership Committee, and is a Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘I am Enough' Champion. In 2023 she will co-lead the regional Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit. Past board work includes WDM Historic Valley Junction Commission, President of the board for Ballet Des Moines, South Central Board Chair for the Iowa Governors' STEM Advisory Council, founding committee for the Blood Sweat & Beers Race, and more. Between 2022 – 2022, Katherine and the Chamber were honored with the WDM Chamber MLK Jr. Community Organization Leadership Award, The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Equity Innovation Award, was winner of the Great Outdoors Foundation Most Valuable Philanthropist Award, was awarded with the PRSA Iowa Chapter Iowa Advocate Award, was a Finalist of the Inspiring Women of Iowa Award, and was voted one of the Most Likable by Cityview Magazine. Katherine lives in beautiful West Des Moines with her husband Craig who is a science teacher at Valley High School. They have three successful children Allie, Kaitlyn, and Nick. She and her daughters have a side gig and podcast called “What the FAM” and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Katherine can be reached at 515-689-4447 / katherine@wdmchamber.org Producer: Northgate Marketing, Inc.Connect w David:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com

My guests in this episode are the co-hosts of Your Sasstastic Life, a podcast that is committed to uplifting women … and men … and providing a safe space for them to let it all out. Get the confidence boost, inspiration and sarcasm you need to live your best life. We promise to keep it real, keep it funny and keep it 100% sasstastic.Tricia Rivas - On her journey as a servant leader, cheerleader, and small business owner, Tricia Rivas continues to leave a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial community. Her unwavering faith, passion for empowering others, and ability to generate transformative ideas make her a force to be reckoned with in the world of small business.Wendi Fredregill -  On her journey as a mindset coach, leader, and curator of joy, Wendi Fredregill is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and fear. Her strong faith, and idea-generating energy empower those around her to seek more joy in their lives.CONNECT WITH YOUR SASSTASTIC LIFE:Event Tickets Here: https://www.yoursasstasticlife.com/linksInstagramFacebookhttps://www.yoursasstasticlife.com/ Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

My guest today is Dr. Shankar Subramaniam, a Leadership Mindset Coach that helps immigrants, especially within Academia and Science and Tech industries to unlock their full potential at work and life through authentic expression grounded in their cultural identity.He has spent over 20 years as a professor of mechanical engineering at well-known research universities teaching graduate and undergraduate students. His educational background uniquely positions him to coach professionals in science, technology, and engineering to achieve real results: such as enabling high-potential hires make successful role transitions from technical to executive roles, or launching life-changing career transitions. His unique Grow with the Flow approach to coaching clients combines science-based, state-of-the-art processes based on the Columbia coaching model with timeless wisdom from Eastern philosophy. CONNECT WITH DR. SHANKAR:Linkedinwww.drshankarcoach.comProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Rheya Spigner is a former award winning News Anchor and Reporter dedicated to the importance of diversity, inclusion and change. She believes in community and that positivity and education can change lives. It's her mission to be impactful through storytelling and community impact work. After over 10 years in the News industry, she's realized her deep passion is to help make hands-on impactful change in communities, businesses and people. From Anchoring Live newscasts and creating trusted content with an audience of 50,000 to public speaking in front of hundreds she not only has the skill but the passion to create positive change and cater to the unique challenges and needs her clients. In 2020 she went back to school to attain her Masters in Legal Studies to better understand historical context, socio economic disparities and legalities of our world and she began to connect it to unconscious biases and disconnects in community we face today.  Today she lives in New York City and is a keynote speaker, DEI consultant, Communication Strategist and Podcast Co-host. Our topic today is: Letting Go of Ego and Stepping Into Faith For The Ultimate Dream Life CONNECT WITH RHEYA:LinkedinInstagramFacebookWebsiteBrutally Informed Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

MJ Gazali is a driven, passionate actor who highly respects the craft and those with whom he works. A native of Beirut, Lebanon, and now a proud US citizen, MJ has been fortunate to have varied life experiences, including being a flight attendant. Eight years ago, MJ moved to Des Moines from Los Angeles to help his then 87 year old mom run Gazali's, a mediterranean restaurant that has been a staple in Des Moines for over 40 years. He also takes care of his lovely sister, JuJu, who has special needs. Since his arrival to Des Moines, he has contributed much to the local film scene and has used his worldly experiences to bring one of a kind inspiring cuisine to the metro. MJ is a natural talent who internalizes his roles and gives them his all. He credits this ability to his father, a police officer in Beirut, who imparted to his children (four boys and four girls) the importance of honesty and integrity. MJ is proud of his heritage and strives to bring honor to his family in all his endeavors.Well-known producers and directors, such as Deran Sarafian, have described his work as "chiseled," "high-caliber," "intense," "subtle," "effortless," "natural." While his looks afford him the gift of playing different ethnicities, MJ also has the ability to 'wear' each role, capturing the character's every nuance, breathing life into his fictional soul.CONNECT WITH MJ:IMDBInstagram CONNECT WITH GAZALI'S:InstagramFacebookwww.gazalis.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Karla McCollum, Director of Development for International Engagement for the Iowa State University Foundation, has over 15 years of international career experience which encompasses the fields of international admissions, recruitment, diplomacy, and now advancement. The desire for an international career began as a farm girl in southern Iowa learning about her family's German grandparents experience immigrating to the US. However, a career in anything international looked like a pipe-dream and impossible.  Karla continued to dream and have faith through many years of impossibilities.  Today, Karla's career opportunities have taken her to over 40 counties in Asia, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Europe. Karla has had a varied career that has encompassed working with international students in education, working with world governments through citizen diplomacy efforts for the state of Iowa, and now enjoying working in the field of advancement and helping international alumni give back to Iowa State University. Karla has earned a BA in Business Administration and a Masters in Business Administration with a Leadership emphasis.  CONNECT WITH KARLA:Linkedin CONNECT WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION:Website Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

My guest in this episode is Gabe Mendez.  He is the CEO of a top 1% producing team in San Diego, going on his 7th year in Real Estate with over 100 homes in 2021. He was recently awarded Grand Centurion, the highest accolade in his company, was labeled #1 San Diego Real Estate Agent on Social Media in San Diego by Property Spark, and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals awarded Gabe's team with #50th in the Nation.With over 10,000+ followers on facebook, 135,000+ followers on Instagram, 70,000 subscribers on YouTube, and multiple viral videos, he's blazing a trail.  Gabe is also a renowned keynote speaker, being flown out across the nation to cities like Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami to speak in front of other top producing agents.CONNECT WITH GABE:InstagramYouTubeFacebookWebsite Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Nu Huynh is the executive director of Iowa Asian Alliance or IAA. Nu first served on Iowa Asian Alliance (IAA) Board of Directors in 2012 and quickly transitioned to her current Executive Director role the following year.Prior to joining IAA full-time, Huynh spent over 15 years with the Principal. Her extensive work experience includes talent acquisition, community relations, diversity and inclusion initiatives, event planning, college relations, program development and strategic leadership.Her mission with IAA is to unite Iowa's diverse Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities with the purpose of fostering economic growth and community development within the state of Iowa. Huynh works with a dynamic team of 25+ volunteer leaders and over 400 general volunteers to put on one of Iowa's largest cultural events, CelebrAsian, the annual Asian Heritage Festival, every May.She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Public Relations from Iowa State University and is a 2009 graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.  Huynh believes "Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud." And most importantly, she is grateful for a career and team that fuels her passion and fills her soul.IAA unites diverse Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities with the purpose of fostering economic growth and broader community development within the state of Iowa. In this episode we are talking about my favorite event of the year in Des Moines: CelebrAsianWhy pay for airfare when you can travel to Asia for free at CelebrAsian! Experience over a dozen Asian Villages where you can delight all five of your senses from the authentic asian food, educational activities, to live cultural entertainment! Each year the festival unites the different Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Iowa. Since its inception, CelebrAsian has become one of the year's most anticipated events. Don't miss out on the largest Asian American event in Iowa, showcasing cultural exhibits, history, food, performance artists, sports, martial arts, and family-friendly activities. Who knew you can experience so many rich cultures of Asia without leaving Iowa! Join CelebrAsian May 26th-May 27th - 11AM-10PM in downtown Des Moines.LEARN MORE ABOUT CELEBRASIAN & IAA:WebsiteFacebookInstagramProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

My guest in this episode is Simrat Bohra, a Celebrity & Personal Stylist in Mumbai, India.She takes great privilege to have been on a style transformation journey with more than 300 women & men from different walks of life all around the world, including numerous acclaimed celebrities from India such as Jasmin Bhasin, Daniel Weber, Nikki Tamboli, Kanika Mann, Abhishek Bajaj, Shakti Arora, Gurfateh Pirzada and more. She not only curates her client's clothes & accessories, but also addresses obstacles they face when it comes to their personal style & how it affects their self confidence & self esteem.CONNECT WITH SIMRAT:FacebookInstagramwww.simratbohra.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Brian Cook is a serial entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience opening almost 200 locations across multiple boutique fitness brands. He has a B.S. degree in exercise physiology from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from Babson College. His most recent company is StretchMed, a 1-On-1 stretching franchise model, which he founded in November 2019 and currently has over 20 locations in 5 states. It aims to eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility, rejuvenate, and help you move well. Brian is a former hockey player who splits time between Boston and Puerto Rico and loves boating.CONNECT WITH BRIAN:LinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsite  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Tony Wang is a business coach and mentor who helps business leaders and entrepreneurs redesign their thoughts, emotions and beliefs in order to create a more fulfilling life. He helps his clients overcome their negative mental patterns and unconscious self-sabotaging patterns to achieve more success and happiness in their lives.Tony's approach to coaching is based on the idea that our compulsive mental and emotional responses influence our behavior and shape our reality. He helps clients dissolve the root cause of their unwanted mental patterns that hold them back from unlocking their full potential and consciously creating the life they truly desire.CONNECT WITH TONY:InstagramLinkedinFacebookFREE E-BOOKProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Havilah is an American actress based in London, England.  She found performing in theatre as a place where her shyness and insecurities disappeared. Back then, she frequently played the villain or the drunk, but eventually added some leading lady roles into the mix. After doing her undergraduate training in theatre at Colorado State University, she worked off and on as an actress and drama teacher. That all led to her deciding to complete a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting in the British Tradition at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.As an actress, she's had the joy of playing the damsel in distress in a western melodrama, cheeky swing dancing ladies in musical theatre and Amish women trying to make the best of their life on film. Now, she's living in the UK with her husband who crossed the pond as well. Since coming to England, she's had the opportunity to play a variety of roles in the English canon. Some favourites have been Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet, Ross in Macbeth, Hymen & Touchstone in As You Like It, and Mrs. Foresight in Love for Love.CONNECT WITH HAVILAH:InstagramFacebookSpotlightEtsy Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Laura obtained her MBA with an Internet Marketing Specialty designation from the Florida Institute of Technology and has an Advertising Management degree with a Marketing Concentration from Drake University where she is now a professor and entrepreneurial fellow. Kinnard has also developed digital and internet marketing curriculum for Grand View University, Des Moines Area Community College, and DeltaV Coding School. Drawing on the more than 20 years she has spent marketing and helping to develop and promote unique businesses, products and events, nationally and internationally, Kinnard founded Curated Growth in 2018. The company intentionally curates resources, including physical spaces, for the purpose of fostering innovation and growing new business ventures. For the past five years Laura has also been a mentor for the visiting Mandela Washington Young African Leaders and was awarded a reciprocal grant through the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) program in 2017 to do entrepreneurial management and marketing training in Nigeria, Africa.CONNECT WITH LAURA:LinkedinInstagramwww.curatedgrowth.com  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comwww.davidallentracy.com

Natasha Mkaronda is a highly energetic and innovative young woman multi-talented in the field of Arts, digital, and social media. Her top skills are in effective communication, project management, and presentation of ideas and concepts. Her degree in film contributes to her knowledge of articulation of precepts. As a skilled Editor she contributes to international organizations in the USA, Jacks Shack International, Your Private Bar,  and TenXassist in different capacities promoting and showcasing unique businesses to the world through the various platforms. Natasha also has a passion for education and children's rights and works to develop children and people with special needs. She also stands out as a producer/presenter for the top entertainment TV show on Zimbabwean Television ZBC. Natasha sits on the board for various charities including Good Sherpherd Foundation that helps orphans and less privileged. Among a number of other achievements she sits on the board for the Zimbabwe Television Awards. She is also a wife and mother of 2.CONNECT WITH NATASHA:Instagramwww.africalivenetwork.tv  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

In this episode my guest is my good friend, Jake Kim. He started his career in Sydney Australia. After graduating from culinary school at the William Blue College of Hospitality Management in 2010 he went on to work at various Michelin star restaurants such as the Sydney Opera House, Aria, and the Clock Hotel. He's now the Executive Chef Instructor at DMACC and is soon to open his own restaurant, Appa, which will feature authentic, upscale Korean restaurant. After moving to Des Moines, he worked at Firebirds Wood Fire Grill as an executive chef and achieved the company's top 3 P&L records. He moved to Wasabi sushi restaurants as a culinary director and managed 4 Wasabi locations in the Des Moines metro. As a culinary director, he built the inventory system, maintained food costs (Averaged at 21% for 10 months), and created and updated their recipe and training program. CONNECT WITH CHEF JAKE KIM:LinkedinFacebookInstagram  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Teleza Daniels or TJ as she is most often called, is the Director of The Iowa Center's Women's Business Center. TJ's role at The Iowa Center involves strategically organizing and implementing programs to train and individually counsel Iowans, specifically women, interested in starting or growing a business. TJ is certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace by University of South Florida Muma College of Business and is a Certified Credit Counselor. She enjoys assisting clients with their credit, budget, financial statements, business plans, and whatever else she can to make each client successful.  TJ is known as the cheerleader for The Iowa Center. You can often find TJ out in the community supporting every small business that comes to The Iowa Center.   CONNECT WITH TJ:Linkedin CONNECT WITH THE IOWA CENTER FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS:Linkedin InstagramFacebookwww.theiowacenter.org   Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy    CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin  FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Bryan is the founder and co-owner of Kaizen Health and Wellness. After completing his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University, Bryan received a direct commission into the U.S. Navy and served for five years at Naval Hospitals in Bremerton, WA and Okinawa, Japan.The military provided him with extensive clinical and managerial experiences. During his time in the Navy, Bryan completed a musculoskeletal residency and became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). In 2019, following his military service, Bryan moved back to the Des Moines metro and started Kaizen Health and Wellness. Kaizen is the Japanese word for “continuous improvement” or “change for the better.” CONNECT WITH DR. BRYAN LADD:InstagramFacebookLinkedinYouTubewww.kaizendsm.comProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing.  That is the power of Unlimited Breath.  Guided by a trained Unlimited Breath Practitioner, this particular breath practice has the ability to heal unresolved traumas, large and small, as well as incomplete experiences and limiting beliefs that we have stuffed away throughout our lives.  All of the things that shut us down from being our unique, whole, vibrant self-can be healed with the power of Unlimited Breath.My guest today is Jodi Isolini, a certified Unlimited Breath Practitioner, Integrated Energy Therapy Master and IIN Health and Nutrition Coach who has practiced in central Iowa for more than ten years.  Jodi also holds a degree in Microbiology and has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years. She is the owner of Just Breathe in Clear Lake, Iowa.CONNECT WITH JODI:Linkedin CONNECT WITH JUST BREATHE:InstagramFacebookwww.justbreatheiowa.com  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

My guest today is Brian Lee. He and his wife, Mary Ann are the owners of the well-known Johnston bar, Doc's Lounge. It seems like wherever I go, I meet people who know and appreciate Brian. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Des Moines and helped connect me with so many unique people who are now part of my daily circle. What you may not know, he has worked in the Commercial Credit card industry since 2005 with American Express , Electronic Funds Source and the last 4 years with Capital One. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things credit card. Our topic today is Turning Accounts Payable Into A Revenue StreamCONNECT WITH BRIAN:Linkedin CONNECT WITH DOC'S LOUNGE:www.docsinjohnston.com   Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Lilian Okech is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author, teacher, and visionary. She is the author of The Spirit of Warriors, the children's book Ageno and co-authored three Amazon # 1 bestselling books. She is a co-founder of an organization that brings internet services and computer training to the people of South Sudan. Lilian was born in Kitgum, Uganda, in a refugee camp a few months after her family fled from South Sudan.At the age of 15, Lilian started high school in the United States speaking no English. She learned the alphabet in the 9th grade and within months, was on her way to speaking and writing English. Soon she was able to identify her passion and a deep-rooted need to help others. After working at a local church to support her four young boys, Lilian started a cleaning service in 2018. Through Cleaning for Hope and The Non-profit Hope to Shine, Lilian provides support for those who are in need and have no support. She provides more than basic support, she provides a listening ear,clothes to wear, food to eat, and so much more, just like she needed when she was in similar situations as they find themselves.The Spirit of Warriors is a book about how a young woman draws from her experience as a refugee and designs a successful life. The author shares how she spent the first 15 years of her life in a refugee camp in Uganda, and her journey to the United States. She also shares how she survived sickness as a child, sexual abuse, constant hunger, and forced marriage to become a successful entrepreneur. This book will excite, inspire and most importantly help you to truly cultivate the spirit of a warrior.CONNECT WITH LILIAN:LinkedinInstagramwww.lilianokech.comBuy Her Book: HereProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc.Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Having written and published for more than forty years, JoAnne retired from teaching in 2009 and now studies Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, blogs, makes wine, and bakes bread, keeping watch on the world from her upper room. Her poetry, articles, reviews, and creative nonfiction appear online and in print. Her memoir The Last Thread was published in 2019, and for the last few years she has freelanced for Northgate Marketing in Des Moines. She was selected for inclusion in the prose collection Crone Rising in 2021, serves on the editorial board of the UWM Philosophy journal, and she contributes regularly to a devotional blog, “By This Still Hearth”, at joannempotter.blogspot.com. CONNECT WITH JOANNE:LinkedinInstagram Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

The last few years have shaken the world. 2020 forward shifted our daily reality in ways that we can't even fully comprehend. Society has shifted, mindsets have shifted, the way business is conducted has shifted. Yet, in the midst of all of this, both individuals and society can discover healing beyond coping mechanisms that bandaid the underlying issue; that of unhealed trauma. This is where Cari Kenzie steps in. Cari advocates for and shares her insights with women as a Quantum Healer, Life Mastery Coach and Speaker. She helps individuals navigate beyond drama, trauma and self-sabotage by curating a curiosity that invokes clarity to uncover endless opportunities. She is also the Founder & President of Ripples of Change Foundation. Her approach has helped thousands of people around the nation find healing for areas of trauma that they had been carrying for many years. There are hundreds of stories where individuals have found freedom from life-long patterns by simply finding, with Cari's help, the one thread that needed pulling. The aftereffect in these women's lives is that entire patterns of both self-destruction and victim cycles are broken.Ripples of Change Foundation was created with the intention of forming a community at large of professionals in the coaching, wellness, consulting and other supporting arenas. These professionals rally together for a common goal: to help humanity find freedom and fullness of life. We also create the infrastructure for people who have undergone trauma to find community and support systems throughout our programs, networks and produced materials.Join the Ripples of Change Foundation for a life-altering, live stage panel discussion event with 4 dynamic speakers who are seeking to disrupt societal chaos by asking and responding to the hard questions that grip our communities. Can society as a whole really heal? Is this a reality or a fantasy?Register for the event here: https://ripplesofchangefoundation.org/reemerging-from-a-shaken-world/CONNECT WITH CARI:InstagramLinkedinFacebookwww.carikenzie.com CONNECT WITH RIPPLES OF CHANGE FOUNDATION:Linkedin InstagramFacebookwww.ripplesofchangefoundation.org  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

My guest today is my friend Gabriel Wong. Gabe is an accomplished artist with artwork featured within private collections on all continents. His work has been presented to heads of state and relevant global figures such as Pope Francis and the President of China. Some of his corporate collaborations include Nike and Boeing.  He is currently a Mark Maker for Montblanc.As an architect, Gabe is Director of Design at Atelier 1985, a Panama-based architecture firm he runs with his wife. His work combines influences from his multiple fields of interest and cultural heritages; it is a reflection of his story as A Twenty-First century Chinese-Panamanian Architect and ArtistCONNECT WITH GABE:Artwork WebsiteAtelier 1985InstagramTikTokGALLERIESGalería Habitante (Panama)Galería 1-2-3 (El Salvador)Galería El Túnel (Guatemala) Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Today's guest is my good friend, Don Fulton who I met in Panama 10 years ago. Don is an Airline Captain with 27 years and over 22,000 hours of flying time in everything from Cessnas and Pipers to high performance aerobatic aircraft to large airliners like the Boeing 747-400 and 737NG.  Don has flown for Northwest Airlines, Air France, Copa in Panama and now is flying cargo to literally every country in the world except Antarctica in a Boeing 747 as a Captain for  National Airlines.  If you ever follow Don on social media you will see that on any given day he is in a random country, doing incredible things with unique people he meets along the way. Don has used his flying to impact others throughout his career providing counseling and teaching in cities around the world as well as starting a movement in 2012 called Refresh International with 150 christian pilots and flight attendants radiating from Panama to equip, help, support and encourage pastors and missionaries in 17 countries throughout Latin America.  Today Refresh International has now expanded to the Middle Asia, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia.Don has 5 natural and 2 adopted children. He's been married for 28 years to his wife, Karen and is in the process of creating a sustainable organic farm in Western North Carolina for refugees.  CONNECT WITH DON:LinkedinInstagramProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Jack Chimbetete is the CEO and Founder of JSI and Africalivenetwork.tv and is an Alumni of the Prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship program that is run by the State Department through iREX. Jack has over 15 years of experience in Production, Marketing, Leadership, and Business Development and is an MBA student with the Catholic University of Milan/Zimbabwe. He has been trained in Film, TV, and Creative Arts through Wessing Film and TV (Denmark) and also holds an Honors degree in Theology. Jack has been producing Television programs, documentary series, and commercials for companies, organizations, and firms in different parts of Africa and the world.JSI is global media production company that's housed in Harare, Zimbabwe and has since 2019 expanded its branches to the United States of America with the International Head quarters in Des Moines Iowa. JSI is committed to telling stories with a unique focus on those of minority groups, the black community, African pride and immigrants making an impact locally and globally through their work. The team has a passion of communicating brands and ideas that reflect on model cities, organizational philosophies and global trends. JSI values cultural richness and diversity illuminating it through various productions that showcase and promote societal differences and values in Arts and Entertainment.CONNECT WITH JACK:Linkedin CONNECT WITH AFRICA LIVE NETWORK TV:TwitterInstagramFacebookwww.africalivenetwork.tv  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

 What defines good art? Who are the artists that truly inspire and create culture? What sets apart the good from the great? In this episode, David discusses the power of an authentic artist and the influence they can have on culture if they know their identity. Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Kat McClure, owner of Katherine McClure Photography in Prairie City, Iowa, creates luxury painted portraits and photographic art pieces that celebrate legacy. Her studio specializes in executives, high school seniors and families and provides a beautiful solution for how to honor professional achievements and family heritage. Kat has received Master Photographer, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer degrees with the Professional Photographers of America and uses her print competition accolades to build trust with her clients. She is also passionate about educating new photographers in creating growing, sustainable businesses. Kat's journey from starving artist to profitable business owner enables her to homeschool five children, invest in her marriage and community, and travel across our beautiful world!She's a portrait artist, a dancer, a Fluevog enthusiast, a John Hardy Naga Collection dragon wearer, a color-changing polish aficionado, a wife, a mother to five babies, and so much more.CONNECT WITH KATHERINE:Linkedin CONNECT WITH KATHERINE MCCLURE PHOTOGRAPHY:Linkedin InstagramFacebookwww.iowasisterstates.org  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Welcome to the new season of Northgate Cafe. In this episode I speak about my journey of healing and transformation from last year to the present date. We don't often want to talk about trauma, yet it's a reality we all face at some point in our life. If left unhealed, it festers and infects our body, mind and emotions having long-term negative effects not only on us but those around us. Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Amanda Mulcahy is an account executive at Palmer Group. She has been in recruiting and staffing for the last 11 years. Prior to starting at Palmer Group, she owned a young professional women's mentoring business where she connected with college-aged women to provide advice on resumes, interviewing, and getting ahead in their careers. Now, Amanda enjoys connecting with business owners, managers, and HR professionals to discuss staffing needs, brainstorm ideas on employee retention, and networking. Outside of working at Palmer Group, Amanda likes to workout at Krave Gym, play with her two boys (8 and 6), go to movies, and read books. You can reach her via email, phone, or find her at an Urbandale Chamber networking event.PALMER GROUP:LinkedinInstagramFacebookwww.thepalmergroup.com CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Linkedinamulcahy@thepalmergroup.com(515) 206-9134 Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

In this episode our guest is Mark Smith. He's the Co-Founder of Known Labs, a video production company in West Des Moines IA. He's done video work for Hy-Vee, Facebook, The Kansas City Chiefs and Daymond John. His goal is to help small businesses use the power of video the way larger brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi do to grow and become known in their industries.CHECK OUT KNOWN LABS:VimeoLinkedin InstagramFacebookwww.knownlabs.net Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

As a survivor of the terrorist attack in 2013 at the Boston Marathon finish line, Cari Kenzie knows firsthand the devastation that comes in the aftermath of tragedy when truth is denied or hidden. This is the moment when her life journey and divine purpose collided. As an entrepreneur and owner of a multi-million dollar company, she had to become the master of her healing and owner of her life. This led her to create the Truth Seekers Journey™. Cari is a Quantum Healer and Life Mastery Coach who helps individuals navigate beyond drama, trauma and self-sabotage by curating a curiosity that invokes clarity to uncover endless opportunities. Today's topic is Finding Healing & Fullness of Life After TraumaCONNECT WITH CARI:LinkedinInstagramFacebookcarikenzie.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

I've been an interpreter for most of my life. I can't express enough the value of accurate, culturally sensitive and unbiased interpretation. It can make all the difference whether in healthcare, legal matters, events and seminars, diplomatic relations and so much more. This is what our podcast guest, Darcy Pacheco, CEO & Founder of Voices, LLC is most passionate about. Voices, LLC is an interpreting company that has been providing high quality, professional interpreting services in Iowa and throughout the United States. All of the interpreters at Voices, LLC are experienced in the languages they interpret, familiar with the cultural norms behind the language, and are extensively and continuously trained in the various industries and settings in which they interpret. Voices, LLC has earned a reputation for being a lead interpreting and translation agency in the United States. With over 120 interpreters offering language services in 56+ languages, they have the language expertise you need.CHECK OUT VOICES, LLC:voicesinterpreting.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

YouTube; a powerful advertising tool with monetizable opportunities. But how do you become a successful YouTuber? My guest today is Ryan Snaadt, an Iowa based videographer and marketing strategist who teaches other videographers how to build successful businesses of their own via his YouTube channel, online courses, and Facebook Groups and consults and speaks on topics surrounding online marketing and using video to grow brands. He discovered his interest in video during his sophomore year of college while producing health and fitness content for his YouTube channel. He quickly developed a creative eye for film and started his own video marketing consultancy, Snaadt Media Group.CONNECT WITH RYAN:LinkedinYouTubeFacebookTwitterryansnaadt.comSNAADT MEDIA GROUP:YouTube InstagramFacebooksnaadtmedia.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Layers of Life. Layers of Design is the topic of today's episode and my guest is Wanda Williams, owner of Urbandale's Design Consign. Design Consign offers resources and promotional floor space for decorators and designers to showcase and sell vintage, antique, and high-end home furniture and décor. Their store carries furniture and décor that otherwise would not be available in the local area or Big Box retail stores.CHECK OUT DESIGN CONSIGN:FacebookInstagramwww.design-consign.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Today I'm joined by Char Klisares a rockstar real estate agent in Des Moines and owner of Char Klisares Real Estate Team. But we're not going to talk about residential real estate but rather address some concerns she has about Domestic Violence. She is the founder of the CKRET Foundation, a non-profit that aims to bridge the gaps in the current justice system and to help prevent the cycle of violence from repeating. Through the Foundation, Char shares both what the system can and cannot do. She highlights what a victim can do for themselves and helps them along the way.CONNECT WITH CHAR:LinkedinTwittercharklisares.comCKRET FOUNDATION:Linkedin InstagramFacebookTwitterwww.ckretfoundation.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Whether you are buying your first home, remodeling, or building the home of your dreams you will need a mortgage company stands with you from loan application through closing and this is where Mortgage Right comes in. My guest today is Ryan Divis, a home mortgage specialist, with Mortgage Right, with more than a decade of vast knowledge in the mortgage industry. Whether you're a first-time home buyer, looking to trade up, downsize, or simply refinancing to a lower rate and/or term, Ryan will personalize your loan to fit your budget and needs. He is passionate about his belief that a mortgage should be about building relationships and helping customers achieve their home financing goals, as opposed to treating his clients like a transaction.CONNECT WITH RYAN:Linkedin FOLLOW MORTGAGE RIGHT:Facebookdesmoines.mortgageright.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Nora moved from the suburbs of Chicago to attend business school at Drake University and graduated with an Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct & Interactive Marketing major and Information Systems minor. Her family background in Commercial Real Estate in the Des Moines and Chicagoland areas spiked her interest in the industry at a young age and gave her the enthusiasm for real estate that she has today. After working actively for two years in residential property management, Nora fell in love with Iowa and decided to make the transition to become an active Iowa Realtor and joined Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, International Counsel of Shopping Centers, Iowa Restaurant Association and Commercial Real Estate Women of Iowa shortly thereafter. She joined the SVN | CREATE team in 2018 and hopes to bring a strategic, yet personable approach to the commercial buying and selling process.CONNECT WITH NORA:LinkedinFacebook SVN | CREATE:Linkedin YouTubeFacebooksvncreate.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Our guest today is 23 year old, Sydney Rieckhoff, CEO of Almost Famous Popcorn Company. In 2012 as a freshman in high school she and her brother asked themselves, “What's stopping us from starting a business today?“.  So they did - as teenagers! And the rest is history. They started a popcorn company with store front locations in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines and a popping online store, too! Since the beginning, they've been committed to delivering “Moments that Pop!” to everyone who opens an Almost Famous bag or gift box. They deliver their famous taste through premium ingredients crafted in small batches with dozens of popcorn flavors to choose from. Our topic today is Teenage Entrepreneurial Ventures.CHECK OUT ALMOST FAMOUS POPCORN:almostfamouspopcorn.comCONNECT WITH SYDNEY:LinkedinFacebookInstagram Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Dr. Shane is the owner and lead chiropractor at Thrive Family Chiropractic. He grew up in Carroll, IA graduating from Kuemper Catholic High School. From a very young age, he had the passion to help people and was fascinated by the potential of the human body. He furthered his education studying biology and pre-chiropractic at the University of Northern Iowa. In Cedar Falls, he met his wife, Kristin (Ploeger) Hoffman, who teaches at Cornell Elementary in the Saydel School District. Together, with their two dogs, they relocated to the Urbandale area to be closer to family and friends and currently live in Ankeny. Dr. Shane worked in a large family practice in Waterloo while in undergrad and at that point in time he discovered his passion for pediatrics and pregnancy. During the last part of his clinical experience at Palmer, Dr. Shane had the opportunity to intern at Higher Health Chiropractic, one of the largest pediatric clinics in the midwest and the biggest in the state of Michigan. Member of the Johnston & Urbandale Chambers, The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Urbandale GenYP, the Kiwanis club of Urbandale, a frequent volunteer within the community, and regularly presents educational lunch & learns to help educate the community about their health, healing, and why chiropractic works. In high school, Dr. Shane suffered from asthma and digestive issues that affected the sports he loved and his daily life. After being under consistent chiropractic care, Dr. Shane noticed not only were his aches and pains gone, but so were his respiratory and digestive issues.  It was then that Dr. Shane knew he wanted to help others find healing from the inside-out through principled chiropractic care. His passion is to help families find hope, get well, and make informed decisions about their health, and thrive in life through principled chiropractic corrective care.FOLLOW THRIVE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC:InstagramFacebookthrivefamilydsm.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

My guest today is Patricia Grote, the executive director of the Iowa International Center. The Iowa International Center connects international visitors and Iowans to educational and cultural resources and leadership that makes Iowa a more inclusive and welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. As a leader in international understanding and civic diplomacy, their mission is to enrich lives and create pathways to prosperity. Their vision is to create global community, welcoming the world to Iowa. Our topic today is, Building Global Understanding and ConnectivityCONNECT WITH PATRICIA:LinkedinFOLLOW THE IOWA INTERNATIONAL CENTER:Linkedin InstagramFacebookYouTubeiowainternationalcenter.org Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Today my guest is Alicia Velasquez owner of The House of Dotł'izhi, a boutique clothing store and art gallery that features garments, jewelry and artwork that portray not only her Apache, Yaqui, Spanish and French heritage but many other local indigenous artists work. Every piece she makes is handmade. She handcrafts bespoke, limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces by infusing unique designs with traditional techniques that were handed down to her by her father and elders. Today our topic is Preserving Native American Heritage With FashionWATCH & LEARN MORE:A Little of the Southwest in the MidwestThe Power of Color - Northgate Interior DesignFOLLOW THE HOUSE OF DOTŁ'IZHI:dotlizhi.com InstagramFacebookTwitter Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Brand Awareness, consumer psychology - there are advertisements all around us that inform us and make us aware of businesses around the globe whether it be on social media, google, billboards, magazines or in today's case your city bus. Today my guest is Parker Anderson. He handles the transit advertising for the DART authority in Des Moines with Adsposure. I'm sure anyone in the Des Moines metro is familiar with the DART bus system and have seen their incredible bus wraps. Well Parker is the guy who makes all of that happen. Our topic today is Advertising As Community Involvement on Public Transit.CONNECT WITH PARKER:Linkedin LEARN MORE ABOUT TRANSIT ADVERTISING:www.adsposure.com www.ridedart.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

If a picture is worth a thousand words then video is worth a million. Video content when done right communicates to the heart and is memorable and entertaining. But what makes a video good, especially as it pertains to advertising? This is where Jen King, the founder and creative director of Invictus Media comes in. Upon graduation from Stanford with a Masters of Science in Biomedical Informatics, Jen took a position with Nike Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon where eventually became the Assistant Creative Director for the Advertising and Marketing department. Jen then took a position with Men's Health Fitness as the Assistant Director for Creative Services working under the Men's Health Fitness Director. She managed the digital side of the marketing business including such channels as social media, web and app development, and video production. Jen eventually landed in Des Moines where she established Invictus Media. Our Topic today is The Power of Creative Storytelling Through Video.CONNECT WITH JEN:LinkedinFOLLOW INVICTUS MEDIA:Linkedin InstagramFacebookVimeoYouTubewww.invictusmediadsm.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Today we're going to discuss a topic that many people want to know more about and even pursue but don't know where to start. The prospect feels exciting yet daunting - and what about the risk? The topic is Financial Planning and Investments. My guest today is Matt Wilcox, an Investment Advisor Representative from Central Financial Group. An Iowa native and graduate of Iowa State University, Matt's enjoyed a career in the mortgage industry and financial services since 2005, long enough to understand that the most important component of financial planning is the people doing it.CONNECT WITH MATT AND ANDREA:LinkedinFacebookInstagramwww.mattandandreawilcox.comProduced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Angie Chaplin is the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a consulting practice grounded in leadership research and guided by mindful behavior. Built on a foundation of nearly 30 years of work in organizational leadership, human resources, and higher education, Angie is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and educator. Leveraging her own journey from alcohol addiction to business owner, Angie expanded Mindful Leadership's impact in 2022 by adding Mindful Recovery. Offering addiction recovery support through online meetings and courses, Mindful Recovery integrates science-based recovery pathways with self-leadership practices backed by four decades of research. As an internationally recognized Certified Master for The Leadership Challenge, a contributing author of The Leadership Challenge Workshop Facilitator's Guide and The Leadership Challenge Activities Book, Angie is a highly regarded expert in educating and empowering leaders to live, love, and lead extraordinary lives of their own design.CONNECT WITH ANGIE:LinkedinTwitterFacebookwww.angiechaplin.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Today I'm joined by Livvy Su the Program Coordinator for EMBARC. Livvy was born and raised in South Korea. She came to Iowa in 2010 after getting married to an Iowan, and now has two daughters who were both born in Iowa. She feels that Iowa is her second home. EMBARC's mission is striving to help refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development throughout Iowa. As Iowa's first refugee-led social service organization, EMBARC offers support and resources for refugees in need. Livvy's role at EMBARC is to support the team with public relations, advocacy, and member development and training.MORE ON EMBARC: Facebookwww.embarciowa.org Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

It's always a privilege to bring guests onto our show and today is no exception with our guest being someone in-house here at Northgate. In this episode I'm joined by Daniel Johnston, Northgate's Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Video Production. Daniel pairs extraordinary enthusiasm and energy with a keen and inventive eye to showcase Northgate clients through video. A natural storyteller, Dan was a Nashville musician first who used his camera to promote his guitar but, in the process, found a calling. Now, his lens has become a way to examine and understand the world. A self-proclaimed Internal Culture Enthusiast, Dan has a gift for not only getting the best angle on his subject, but for revealing what lies below the surface. He's found that the culture at Northgate has brought out his best work and we're ready to bring it to the world. Today we're going to talk about - Taking Creative RisksCONNECT WITH DAN:Linkedin WATCH MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA:Midnight Food Coma WE ARE NORTHGATE!  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com