Profiles In Success

Angelica was born in Santa Cruz Bolivia, she came here when she was 5 years old and grew up in a household with 6 kids. Being the oldest, she had an entrepreneur state of mind for as long as she can remember and started working when she was 15. Her mom was a stay-at-home mom that dedicated herself to the upbringing of her household and her dad worked long hours to provide financially for the whole family. Her dad always instilled in her that she had to do things her own way and figure it out no matter how hard. He had a very strict mindset regarding punctuality and work ethic, there was no in-between, if you were on time you were late. Angelica complained through her teen years about this work and school ethic because she did not understand that in the end, it would end up molding her and creating the person she is today. Angelica started her business in 2013 after many years of working in the corporate world, in the HR and administration field, and preparing tax returns on the side for extra income.    Angelica says she has slowly grown both in her personal and professional life. She balanced being a full-time mom and also having a full-time job and running a business at the same time. Her family is extremely important to her and finding a balance between work and family became her priority.    Through this, she also built her relationship with colleagues. She discovered that tax law also goes hand in hand at times with legal avenues with attorneys. This avenue, a close friend, an attorney partner, and herself discovered was a market not many ventured in. She works closely with him in the paralegal aspect and he works with helping her clients in the legal field. Together they make sure clients are educated on how filing correctly correlates with Immigration, child support, family law, and so many other legal sides.   Angelica has gone through so many years of experience and has endless stories and advice to share that she could keep going on for pages and pages. She specializes in servicing her community and educating anyone that wants to grow and build in the best and legal way.   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Nathan Hurd, is the Chief Growth Officer at The Oxford Club, a financial club publishing one of the longest-running financial letters in the country, whose mission is to help its members achieve and preserve a "rich life". in June 2006. Over the last 15 years, he has worked with hundreds of thousands of investors directly and in groups at seminars all around the world. His focus is on empowering current and prospective investors to gain emotional control in investing and find lasting fulfillment in life. He writes acclaimed essays on "living rich" and runs a video series called Survive and Thrive; these have been praised by readers from all around the world. He is known for his relentless commitment to ensuring that The Oxford Club continues to shine as a value-driven financial club that operates with integrity and purpose and that always puts the interests of its Members first. Helping its readers around the world turn money into a source of confidence, so they can live more deeply and fully. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

In 2001, Tasha M. Troy surprised friends and family by moving to the other side of the world. The 8 years she spent in S. Korea put her in the trenches of cross-cultural communication in a way her previous Spanish studies and travels to Mexico and Spain had not. Tasha's work teaching academic and professional English communication skills put her in touch with culturally diverse teaching teams in addition to the close contact with her students. The friendships she developed and the students she worked with gave her insights into the value of diversity of culture, personality, and thought. Since her return to the US, she has continued her intercultural work by providing professional development training for a DODsponsored program at Georgetown University and cross-cultural communication training for non-profits and entrepreneurs in northern Virginia and Washington, DC. In 2014, she joined John Maxwell's team of leadership trainers, and in 2019, in order to serve her clients better, she became a certified DISC consultant. Her key values are abundance, making a difference, excellence, diversity, authenticity, and a positive attitude. These values inform her decisions and how she interacts with students, clients, friends, and family. When she needs to clear her head, she heads to the mountains and pretends to be traveling with Frodo through the forests of Middle Earth. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Award Winning Speaker, Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker has trained thousands of professionals to increase sales, referrals, and collaborations. Whether she's coaching from a live or virtual stage, or consulting entrepreneurs and organizations in workshops, her techniques compel busy leaders to hit higher goals. Elizabeth's results-driven experience was molded over decades in executive leadership for an $8 billion dollar company. She rebranded her identity many times; from an overworked executive to a first-time business owner consultant in 2016, a trainer in 2018, a Speaker in 2019, and a best-selling author in 2021. Her trainings update employees' and leaders' social skills behaviors to improve the customer experience, help employers retain top talent, and return joy to the workplace. Her international bestseller Collecting True Friends, provides busy men and women the practical strategies to cultivate quality relationships everywhere every time. Associations, Universities, and company teams that implemented Elizabeth's expertise have advanced their relatability abilities, attracted new clients, increased revenues, and retained key employees. Elizabeth proudly proclaims her love and gratitude for God, her 3 daughters, husband of 30 years, copious rescue dogs, and wise 91-year-old mother. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Dr. Darryl Hylton, Jr. is an educator, mentor, and nonprofit executive who prides himself in helping others. As a professional in higher education, he remains a student-centered advocate dedicated to creating memorable college experiences for students. In addition to working in higher education, Dr. Hylton is CoFounder/CEO of a nonprofit organization, The Collegiate Black Male Network, whose mission is to increase the persistence and graduation rates of collegiate Black males. Through this work, he is able to mentor students, facilitate trainings, and engage individuals on how to change the narrative of Black men. Outside of the above-mentioned activities, he takes time to serve the community through his commitment as a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Dave Butler serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and is a Dimensional Director. He joined the firm in 1995 and was named Co-CEO in 2017. Along with Co-CEO Gerard O'Reilly, Dave guides Dimensional's vision and strategy, inspiring innovation and growth. He is passionate about helping clients develop perspectives on the markets so that they can have a better investment experience, and he frequently interacts with professional investors and industry leaders around the globe. Dave also serves on the Boards of Dimensional's US mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Prior to becoming Co-CEO, Dave led the development of Dimensional's financial advisor business, building a global team of Regional Directors and client services professionals. Throughout his career, Dave has been closely involved in the evolving field of investment advice and the strong community of professionals redefining wealth management and enhancing the investor experience. In the 25 years since he joined Dimensional, the firm has grown from roughly $10 billion in assets under management to more than $679 billion. Dave attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a BS in marketing and finance in 1986 and an MBA in 1990. He received the CFA® designation in 1998. Dave played basketball while attending Cal and was later drafted by the Boston Celtics. In 2011, he was inducted into the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame, and in 2014, he was named to the Pac-12 Basketball Hall of Honor. Dave was also a Rhodes Scholar candidate. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Allison G. Daniels is the CEO of AGD Publishing, LLC and an international best-selling author who has written over 31 books. Allison is the co-author of 14 books, she is the visionary author of the new book soon to be released: “Empowered to Win” 3rd Edition Anthology. Allison helps authors, aspiring authors, consultants, and goal-setters to write, share and publish their books to create multiple streams of income, gain authority in their field and maximize their book sales. Allison is the creator of the “30 Day Write to Finish Book Writing Program” helping turn writers into successful published authors. Affectionately known as a strategic, focused team leader in the corporate world, Allison is now applying the same principles in the publishing industry. Allison is a 2X Podcast Radio Host of Authors Chat with Allison and The Authors Lab. She is a motivational speaker, licensed minister, and book writing coach. She has a segment on Facebook Live @ 5 am and a segment on Gospel Time Machine at 6 am. She has been married to her husband Earl for over 20 years and she is the proud mother of two queens Kristian and Damona.  Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Since joining CorStone as Chief Executive Officer in 2008, Steve Leventhal has focused on helping some of the world's most marginalized and economically disadvantaged populations to find their personal strengths, advocate for their rights, and become agents of positive societal change. Under Steve's leadership, CorStone's evidence-based resilience programs have reached upwards of 200,000 youth and women living in poverty in India, Kenya, Rwanda, and the US. Steve oversees all strategic planning, program development, external relations, and operations for the organization. During Steve's tenure, CorStone has pioneered the development, implementation, and scale-up of some of the first personal resilience and positive psychology programs delivered in low and middle-income countries. Steve came to this work after a near-fatal car crash, in which, as his car tumbled down an embankment, he found a renewed purpose: to empower under-served adolescent youth, particularly girls and young women, to unleash their inner potential, transform their circumstances, and thrive in the face of pervasive adversity and conflict. Steve Leventhal has served as an executive and strategic consultant in the US, Asia, and Africa with start-ups, Fortune 500 firms, and global nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining CorStone, Steve served as Director, External Relations at the San Francisco, CA-based Fritz Institute. Previously, at Population Services International | PSI, he brought together leading global private and public health partners to launch an innovative web-based medical training program for healthcare workers in Zimbabwe. Prior to that, Steve served as Director & General Manager of PlanetSearch Networks at Philips Electronics, and as founder and CEO of Point Asia, Inc. Steve holds a BA in Psychology and Asian Studies from Create your own automated PDFs with Jotform PDF Editor- It's free 1 Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and an MPA with an emphasis in organizational psychology and conflict management from The Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. He holds a 4thdegree black belt in the martial art of Aikido. In 2019, Steve received the Outstanding Practitioner Award at the 2019 World Congress of Positive Psychology, awarded bi-annually to a practitioner who has shown outstanding excellence and impact in advancing the practices of positive psychology in ethical and evidence-based ways. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

When Mark Forster, Jr. was six or seven years old, he picked up a camera for the first time and instantly was obsessed with making videos. Practically every day of his childhood was making short films with his friends. By the time he was starting high school, he had developed a good set of video skills and started being asked to create promo videos. Mark realized that there was a booming demand for business videos, especially as selling online was becoming extremely popular. In the spring of his junior year of high school, in 2019, he started Hesdex; a video production company built from the ground up for modern day marketers. One of its foundational missions was providing video services accessible to businesses of any size. Hesdex quickly grew and was a go-to for brands looking for affordable professional video ads that kept up with social media marketing trends. With the company growing so quickly, Mark made the unorthodox decision to not go to college and work on the business full time. Now Hesdex has worked with hundreds of brands, both locally and internationally, including Cobec, Govee, Avia Games, Fuller Brush, KBO Bike, and SideTrak. The company continues to build services that make it possible for businesses to reach customers through video regardless of their marketing budget. The latest and currently most popular service, Hesdex Selfies, uses innovative technology to allow brands to order social media video ads for just $40-$60. Mark is excited to see how Hesdex will evolve as the world of video, advertising, and content changes over time. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

BRYAN T. SAVAGE – Originally from, Tarrytown, NY, Bryan is a graduate of Union College, in Schenectady, NY. He earned a BA in Sociology and played football, for the Nationally Ranked Dutchmen, having participated in the 1989 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl (Division III National Championship Game) and was selected as the team's co-captain during his senior year. An accomplished professional with demonstrated skills in organizational leadership, business planning, relationship management, participatory training, team building, and sales. These skills have been honed over a professional career that spans over 25 years and several industries. But it was never easy. The most difficult challenges for him have been self-esteem and overcoming self-doubt. In his mid-20's, Bryan took the leap to become an entrepreneur. He was young and didn't know any better. And at first, things were good. But then, as business took a dip, as nearly all do, he panicked, and the businesses failed. Losing everything he was forced to file for bankruptcy. His self-esteem took a beating, and he questioned and even doubted his calling. He lost belief in himself, though his confidence and the will to work tirelessly never wavered. He just didn't think or believe he could accomplish what was necessary to shape and sustain his dad's legacy as he had envisioned. Overcoming self-loathing thoughts, facing those fears, and realizing that his “why” and the calling on his life, to serve others was far greater than any fear or doubt that attempted to derail him. Knowing, trusting, and believing that walking in his calling was not about himself, but in his gifts, he was blessed with and the calling God has on his life. In addition to technical expertise, Bryan's work ethic, emotional intelligence, and commitment to excellence are what has separated him from the pack. He has held a number of roles that helped to sharpen his interpersonal acumen and sales skills, including as retail branch manager for two Fortune 500 Companies. He launched Savage Family Office, LLC, a Licensed Independent Broker, Small Business Consultant Firm to transform the lives of individuals, families, and small business owners nationwide, by providing high-quality products and services that promote peace of mind and confidence. A Servant leader, visionary and experienced trainer, he's on a mission to inspire and galvanize the ambitions of others, encourage entrepreneurship and investment opportunities, educate and provide resources to small business owners and their families, and achieve results that add the best value that builds happy wealthy communities. A man of faith, Bryan's motto is: I've been blessed to be a blessing to others. His witty personality, passion to serve and transparency about his life's wins and losses affords him the ability to connect with others easily. He is married, has three children & currently lives in Maryland. Bryan enjoys bicycle riding, working out, or doing absolutely nothing. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a die-hard Steelers fan. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!  For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/  Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/ 

Nhat Pham is a Business Coach and Story Brand Strategist, Speaker, and Author who helps you clarify your vision, tell your story and bridge the gap from strategy to success. Nhat is a regular speaker on the topics of building your brand story, business growth, and Strategy Execution. As the Chief Strategist of SUCCESSWERKS Creative & Consulting, Nhat helps Organizations Entrepreneurs, & companies grow, develop business & GET RESULTS through consultation strategy, and execution. SUCCESSWERKS helps you create strategies and systems to attract new customers and scale your business.   Nhat delivers keynote presentations to organizations & trains salespeople, executives, entrepreneurs, and speakers on how to leverage the power of storytelling, OKR's, and strategy execution. Nhat has given individual coaching, provided training & delivered presentations to professionals from start-up organizations to large companies such as BB&T, T-Mobile, & AT&T.    As a Vietnamese immigrant, Nhat's parents instilled in him a strong work ethic, creative thinking, and an appreciation for freedom. Nhat lives in Richmond, VA, and is a single dad of three teens.   In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, tactical training, and sharing a pour of fine bourbon with friends. Nhat's mission in life is to help others maximize their growth and realize their vision.   Connect with Nhat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhatpham/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Nick Allgood has been working in the technology industry for over 15 years doing a myriad of things involving network engineering, software engineering, and cybersecurity. Nick is currently working on his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County focusing on quantum computing and cybersecurity. Nick is also the CEO of KetPsi Shield, a quantum computing startup designed to assist and detect malicious source code in software repositories. In his free time, Nick enjoys working on a variety of side projects alongside his three fluffy feline companions. Nick also enjoys blacksmithing, woodworking, and fishing. Connect With Nick: https://www.ketpsishield.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nallgood   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

John Calvin Fleming Jr. (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician, physician, military veteran, and businessman. After leaving Congress in 2017, he served for two years in the administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Information Technology Reform and then served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development from March 2019 to 2020. In March 2020, he was appointed to a position in the White House as Assistant to the President for Planning and Implementation. Fleming started a suite of diverse businesses and commercial real estate ventures during the mid 1980s. His business interests stretch from Brownsville, Texas to Oxford, Mississippi with corporate centers in Killeen and Houston in Texas and Shreveport/Bossier City in Louisiana. He owns over thirty-six Subway individually franchised sandwich shops in north Louisiana employing over 500 Louisianans.[19][20] Among several other franchised concepts, he also owns Fleming Expansions, LLC, a regional developer and master franchise for The UPS Store, with over 182 outlets in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Mr. Will Robinson has worked in the Information Technology field for the past 29 years. First, serving his country as a Radioman in the United States Navy for four years. After his Navy tour, he pursued a career in Information Technology and has earned a multitude of advanced computer certifications and currently holds and maintains the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and the Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) certificates. For the past 13 years, Mr. Robinson has served on many security teams that were responsible for assessing cyber risk for Information Systems and Control Systems and Internet of Things. Mr. Robinson is very excited about adding value to the Cyber-Security marketplace.   To contact Will, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-robinson-809200170/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

SirDerrick Phantumhive has been an entrepreneur since he was an 8-year-old kid. His parents were entrepreneurs & managers that taught him the value of working for someone else's business as well as being an owner of his own. He has been in financial services for 12 years as a financial planner, business consultant & financier.   SirDerrick helped raise over $400M in capital directly & built a network of brokers that has done over $3B in funding since 2017. Life Accomplishments: At 14 having to become the breadwinner of the house because his mom developed Skin & breast cancer. He started a video game store & selling T-shirts to pay the rent eventually going into small events that blessed him to travel around the country & the world.   To contact SirDerrick, visit: https://wwwFundingbridge.com   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccessbook.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Dayna Staggs grew up and lived in Europe for 11 years. Living stateside in 1979. Before moving abroad I lived in Ft. Campbell Kentucky and Clarksville TN for a while. Then we moved to Giesen Germany and later moved to Frankfurt, Germany. I attended middle school, high school, and college at University of Maryland in Munich Germany obtaining my college education in international business law and fine arts.   While in Europe Dayna traveled across all European countries. His first experience in music winning a Jr. High school talent contest in Frankfurt. Winning first place as performer and singer.   Today, Dayna is an Entrepreneur and Entertainment Attorney representing Rap Legends who built the hip hop billion-dollar business with classy videos, old school pioneers Kool Moe Dee, Sequence, Angie Stone, Mr. Cheeks, DLB of the Fearless Four, Kurt's Blow, Late Biz Markie Estate, and artists are known Entrepreneurs, Ja Rule, and international business owners. Mr. Staggs owns DS Global Ltd International & Associates LLC. And Litigated for artists and songwriter rights since 2008.   To contact Dayna, visit: https://www.daynaspublishing.com   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Dr. Anton Dormer is the Chairman, CSO, and co-founder of PepVax, Inc. PepVax, Inc., started in 2011, is a drug delivery biotechnology company that is focused on developing treatments targeting cancer and infectious diseases, and gene therapy treatments.   PepVax, Inc. proprietary product is called SMARTmid and it was co-developed and co-invited by Dr. Dormer. SMARTmid is an innovative DNA plasmid construct that is presently licensed or in collaboration research projects with several companies and academic institutions.   To contact Anton, visit: www.pepvax.co

Molly is an Air Force veteran who spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force. Following her retirement from military service, she started a one-woman business providing virtual administrative support to retired General Officers and independent consultants in the defense industry.   During the COVID shutdown, she watched businesses struggle with navigating a remote workforce. She took the lessons learned from my years as a virtual assistant and turned them into a new business model for hiring administrative professionals. She believes the future holds an increase in the number of virtual workers and created VEXA Services to fill the gap.   Her design gives business owners a more economical choice, more flexible work patterns, and less frustration trying to hire the “right fit”. She provides vetted, highly experienced virtual administrative assistants to business owners, independent consultants, and independent contractors.   To contact Molly, visit: https://vexaservices.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Marguerita (Rita) Cheng helps educate the public, policymakers, and media about the benefits of competent, ethical financial planning. As a Certified Financial Planner® professional and chief executive officer of financial advisory firm, Blue Ocean Global Wealth, Rita helps people meet their life goals through the proper management of financial resources. She is passionate about helping them navigate some of life's most difficult issues—divorce, death, career changes, caring for aging relatives—so they can feel confident and in control of their finances.   Rita is a regular columnist for Kiplinger and MarketWatch, and a past spokesperson for the AARP Financial Freedom Campaign.   Rita volunteers her time as a SoleMate, or charity runner for Girls on the Run, raising money for scholarships for girls.   To contact Rita, visit: https://margueritacheng.com Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/  

Sathya Elumalai is a healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience working with payers, providers, pharmaceuticals, and patients. Mr. Elumalai is the Founder, President, and CEO at Aidar Health, a digital medicine company based in Baltimore. At Aidar Health, Inc., Mr. Elumalai has developed a revolutionary tricorder-style health assessment device, MouthLab, which measures 10+ health parameters in 30 seconds, and an AI-enabled enterprise platform, which leverages data science and AI technology, to create a new kind of personalized experience for people with chronic conditions.   In addition to his efforts at Aidar, Mr. Elumalai also serves as an Advisory Board Member at Rutgers University, Scientific Merit Reviewer at the National Science Foundation, Executive Member of Forbes Business Council, and an Ambassador & Merit Reviewer at the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute.   Mr. Elumalai holds a dual master's degree, a Master's in Public Health, and an MBA in Healthcare Management, from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University. He is also a certified professional in healthcare quality and safety with over 10 years of diverse leadership experience at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. Mr. Elumalai is a proven leader recognized for building scalable processes, integrating analytics into decision making, improving customer satisfaction, and driving large-scale digital transformations in healthcare.   To contact Sathya, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathyaelumalai/ or https://aidar.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

As Owner of Phoenix Strength, Nicole is an example of her own perfect client. Middle-aged, over-scheduled, and not yet successful in building more time into the day.   Nicole's commitment to meaningful advocacy is rooted in the notion that, with the right skill set, she could effectively empower those who were willing to work hard enough to improve their quality of life beyond measure.   Parlaying a MA in Economics from the University of St. Andrews Scotland, Nicole's early career was spent navigating the financial sectors of New York City, London, and San Francisco, ultimately combining two skill sets: analytical research and writing for the institutional client. Later, a misguided attempt to pursue her love of advocacy led Nicole through a wrong turn into law school before she opened InForm Fitness in Virginia.   In 2010, she found the Power-of-10 methodology of strength training and put into practice all she learned. The name InForm Fitness is the predecessor name for Phoenix Fitness, under which Nicole operated for over 8 years. InForm Fitness is still the name of the New York-based, flagship brand of Nicole's longtime mentor, Adam Zickerman. To Adam, Nicole owes endless homage.   To contact Nicole visit: https://www.phxstrength.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/    

Yannick Sallet is a champion and entrepreneur born in Roseau, Dominica. Fluent in French and English, he has over ten years of experience building, marketing, and consulting to help businesses succeed financially.   Mr. Sallet primarily works as a Proposal Management consultant providing business proposal support to Government contractors and commercial clients to win federal, state, local, and commercial contracts. Mr. Sallet has an international background. Born to a Caribbean mother and French father, his upbringing was a worldly one, living in Dominica, USA, South Africa, Reunion, and Canada, in addition to visiting many other places in between. To contact Yannick,  visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannicksallet   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Nura Ali is the Founder of Aligard International, Co-Founder of Bold Branding Group, and Chief Marketing Officer at Startup Venture Partnerships. She is a leadership-oriented professional with expertise in marketing, strategies, public-private partnerships, and international development.   She is the key architect of Bold Branding Group's vision of strategic storytelling, which focuses on growing brands through a connected ecosystem of products, services, and communications. Her vision is to seamlessly combine live and digital platforms that consumers use on an ongoing basis with the styled storytelling of campaigns to help brands achieve differentiation and consumer loyalty. Her world views and international experience provide any community that she's part of with a tremendous advantage in creating a more inclusive world.   To contact Nura, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuraali/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, speaker, and leadership trainer who “makes work relationships work”. He has written articles for and been interviewed by BBC News, Bloomberg's Business Week, CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, Fortune, FoxBusiness.com, Huffington Post LIVE, U.S. News and World Report, Washington Post, and Yahoo! Finance.   As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by Facebook, Microsoft, NASA, L'Oréal, Ritz Carlton, Starbucks, Boeing, ExxonMobil, DIRECTV, and numerous other multi-national organizations.   Contact Dr. Paul White: https://www.drpaulwhite.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Serial entrepreneur, with dozens of years of experience in the automotive industry and technology and app development. James Vega is pioneering the path forward for automotive labor with mobile app development and Blockchain technology. Listen as James shares the importance of doing what scares you and why you should take the first step to start walking before you can run. James also explains why his 6-word story is "Virtue & Endurance Create Objective Value."   To contact James, visit: https://www.projectvolk.net/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Janice Glover-Jones is a coaching strategist and founder of “Seeing You.” She gives her clients permission to see their highest potential, helping them create a path to fulfillment. Her mission Is to help you see yourself realizing opportunities that lead to success in your career, relationships, and life.   For 20+ years, Janice has been an action-oriented leader and visionary innovator.  She is dedicated to inspiring others to see their potential and reach higher heights in their career and life.  So let's go back to how it all started.  Janice was a junior in high school when she decided that she needed to earn her own money.  One day she went home and told her mother that she needed some brown khakis to start her job at Wendy's.    Her mother bought her the khakis. Janice put them on along with a white blouse and headed off to Wendy's.  Once in the fast-food establishment, Janice met with the manager and said that today was her first day on the job.  The manager looked surprised and said that no one had notified her of a new employee and that she didn't have any paperwork on Janice.   Nonetheless, she allowed Janice to fill out the paperwork and begin her first job that very day!  Even as a teenager Janice saw herself in a good place (visionary); researched the attire needed for the job (action-oriented); and involved both her mom and Wendy's manager in getting her to where she wanted to be (leader).   Janice has a unique ability to meet people where they are, adapt to their style and personality, and ultimately serve their needs. This ability stems from her personal journey in life.  Janice has had diverse career experiences that span many organizational functions (e.g. IT, Financial Management, Strategic Planning).  She has worked in both government and private industry, and at all levels (from entry-level Clerk-Typist to C-Suite Senior Executive).   To contact Janice, visit: https://seeingyou.expert/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com  

Kevin “Stubby” Campbell is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Patriot Group, representing clients with interests in US Air Force and Air National Guard aircraft modernization, space and cyber operations, and domestic operations/emergency response.   Prior to founding the Patriot Group, Mr. Campbell served over 27 years in the Air Force, culminating as the Director, Plans, and Requirements, for the Air National Guard where he was responsible for executing National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) funds to modernize Air National Guard aircraft and equipment for both combat and homeland defense.   He is a Command Pilot with over 3,300 hours in the A-10, including 350 hours of combat time, and a Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force Weapons School.   Mr. Campbell is a Distinguished Graduate, with Honors, from the United States Air Force Academy earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and was awarded a dual Master of Science / Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He also served as a National Security Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. To contact Kevin, visit: www.patriotgroup.company   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Kelly Miller is an ACC level Positive Psychology Coach and licensed resilience trainer who helps families become happier and stronger. She is the author of the children's book, 'Jane's Worry Elephant: A Self-Help Guide For Kids With Anxiety. Kelly is also a mother of 2 wonderful children and a military bride to the best Coast Guard officer around.   On this episode, we talk about her work in psychology and her extensive family work. We cover topics like resiliency, how to make your family stronger and happier, how to recognize your child's strength, and why she wrote her children's book!   To contact Kelly, visit: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.miller.33/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Michael J Soler is the owner and Master Dog Trainer of Blue Line K-9, inc located in Harford County Maryland. In the past twelve years, Michael has helped over three thousand dogs and their families develop better relationships through training and canine-based activities. Michael focuses on dogs' natural desires to please their people and uses proven methods across a wide variety of platforms to ensure a  consistent and desired outcome based on each individual family's unique needs.   Michael developed his own, unique training methods, based on proven psychology methods such as classical conditioning. He especially enjoys working with working dogs and was honored to share a portion of his Police officer career with a very special partner, Canine Sam.   His own experiences and challenges as a Marine Corps Veteran, Police Officer, Police K9 Officer, Father, and Husband have driven Michael to learn, apply and share his experiences with others. He has impacted the lives of thousands of individuals as well as their canine companions through both Blue Line K-9, Podcast Dog Talk, and his police service to his community. Michael has now begun to expand Blue Line K-9, Inc with online training programs and helping more people achieve their dreams of owning a dog training business, as well as business consulting for those that need a little help with current or starting a new Pet Business.   To contact Michael, visit: www.bluelinek-9.com Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Transferring her human resource experience Wanda “Sistah Soldier” Petty created and produced the SHE VET iNspires television show to promote hope, inspiration, and provide successful blueprints for female veterans and their families in transition. The show was idealized as a result of her being assigned and medically discharged as a wounded warrior from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center along with many of her peers.   As a former Human Resource Manager in the Army, she's dedicated to eradicating unemployment and creating diversity in the working world. She strategically teaches others how to become masterfully indispensable in their career, using their innovative gifts to build divine relationships, deplete barriers, and generate success.   She's an inspirational speaker, transformation coach, visionary producer, creator, and host of the television show “SHE VETTM iNSPIRES,” she's the primary owner of SHE MediaTech StaffingTM for Media & Entertainment - she's solely responsible for the professional development and recruitment, of SHE VET media marketers.   To contact Wanda visit: https://sistahsoldier.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Affectionately called, “Tower of Power", Stephanie Wall possesses the strength and determination it takes to change the world one story at a time. A wife, mother, grandmother,  and survivor herself, she knows what it feels like to be hopeless, and alone--and that's why she does what she does today: empower others to find their voice again so they can start rebuilding & to transform their lives.   Stephanie is a woman on a mission. She studies the science of transformation. She believes that everyone deserves to feel whole again and that abundance exists for all. This is why she created 1 Million Lives Transformed.   She is the Founder & CEO of SpeakerStephanie and founder of Her Story Our Story-1hour of Power, a group where survivors share their stories to promote healing & transformation.   Stephanie wants these women and men to be free from self-sabotaging behaviors that come from low self-esteem so that they can feel whole again and embrace the belief that they can get past their past!   To contact Stephanie visit: https:/1millionwomentransformed.com/sls-page   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Jennifer Foxworthy is a post-domestic violence thriver and victim's advocate. As a sought after motivational speaker, Jennifer travels around the country using her life experiences to boldly, authentically, and transparently engage audiences on topics like intimate partner abuse, self-empowerment, overcoming adversity, self-care, and workplace safety. Jennifer's first-hand experience with overcoming adversity drives her dynamic presentations.   A retired Navy Aircrewman, Jennifer knocked down stereotypes and dealt with discrimination as she became the first African-American female Aircrewman, the first African-America Aircrewman in the enlisted ranks, and the first female In Flight Technician during her squadron tours.   While serving in the Navy, Jennifer also experienced more than five years of service-member on service-member domestic violence. She suffered in silence in a male dominated industry, afraid to confide in anyone.   During her time in the Navy, Jennifer found herself facing a war on three fronts. She was facing a personal war with an abusive partner who professed to love her, enduring workplace bullying and career sabotage because of the color of her skin and gender, all while flying combat 1 missions in three wars (Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq).   Jennifer is grateful to be alive to share her story of overcoming so many dynamic circumstances. She has made it her mission to bring awareness to domestic violence so that survivors can heal without a life of guilt and shame. Jennifer explains “I use my voice to help others find theirs.” During the episode, she shares her 6-word story “I Can, I Will, I Did.” To contact Jennifer, please visit: www.inspirationallyspeaking.com   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com

Jeannette Abayie is a Biological Scientist, the Co-founder of The Bow Hub, a children's hair accessory business that won an award for Ellect's Supplier Diversity Award), and a philanthropist. Jeannette is also the co-author of two books - a children's s coloring book and a bedtime story.   She is a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in a Ghana, Africa where she obtained a degree in Biological Science and furthered her studies at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, New York where she received my pre-pharmacy education.   Jeannette is also a graduate of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's Milestone Circle Program where she connected and networked with amazing women founders.   Among other accomplishments, she has been featured on the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's Website Milestone Circle alumni page and Dre Mclaughlin Authority branding podcast where she gave expert advice on mentorship and the Startup live show by Ande Lyons.   Jeannette is also a part of Silicon Valley Venture Community, Women's Network of Entrepreneurs, Black Women CEO, and the ParentPreneur Foundation   On this episode, Jeannette shares valuable lessons including... Trying not to be perfect and being ok asking for help. Jeannette shares why failure is a stepping stone and the importance of finding harmony in the middle of the chaos.   To connect with Jeannette, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-abayie-99b57820b/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Kevin Wayne Johnson is CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group LLC where his business delivers leadership development training and professional coaching to the government, corporate, faith based, nonprofit and academic workforces. Kevin is certified by The John Maxwell Team as a speaker, coach, trainer and mentor.     He has been married for 28 years to Gail and raised three sons from their union. Kevin and Gail are graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business and he is a retired federal government senior leader after 34 years of total service. A prolific writer, Kevin is a principal and contributing author of 18 books, winner of 29 literary awards, and an ordained minister by the Church of God Ministries, INC., Anderson, IN.   To contact Kevin, please reach out to: https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Robert Hahn is an Inspirational Entrepreneur, Visionary, Advisor, and Board Member with more than 20 years of success across nonprofit management. His broad areas of expertise include leadership, team building, coaching & mentoring, writing & public speaking.   On this episode, he shares his 20 year journey across multiple industries. Currently, he is the chairman of the board @ Honduras Compassion Partners and an Advisor of AdvisoryCloud.   Roberts accolades include:   2009 MD Governor's Citation for Excellence 2010 Compassionate Marylander Award & State of MD Donald Wm Schaefer Helping People Award 2011 MD Food Bank's Partner of the Year 2012 MD Governor's Citation for Excellence 2013 Voted Best Charity by Calvert County's People's Choice Award 2015 National Congress of Black Women Community Service Award 2018 Readers' Choice Award for Best Charity in Calvert County 2018 MD Governor's Citation for Excellence 2019 Readers' Choice Award for Best Charity in Calvert County 2019 MD Governor's Citation for Culinary Training Program 2020 Calvert County Board of Commissioners declared 2020 “The Year of End Hunger” 2020 Calvert County Board of Education declared 2020 “The Year of End Hunger”   To contact Robert, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hahn-5a40b58/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Kadmiel Van Der Puije is an Author, Founder of Agenda Marketing, Managing Director of The Voice of Africa and Naberm Publications and is on the directing board of neXus Ghana. The passion he possesses is evident in his strong relationships with his clients and vendors and his commitment to keeping up with evolving industry trends.   Kadmiel has the unique ability to grasp and overcome any and every obstacle that comes on a daily basis in his unique position in each department of his brands. A strong driving force for Kadmiel is ensuring that our clients are provided with exceptional solutions and focus in developing effective solutions by properly utilizing the many tools and technologies available today. With Dominion Life Ministries International, Kadmiel finds gratification in aiding in this non-profit organization's construction and environmental support project creating a new home to 25 orphaned children in Kenya.   On this episode we talk about Kadmiels journey of being born and raised in West Africa. He shares how he published his first book at age 18, how he manages 6 different organizations in Africa and explains what “The Voice of Africa” is all about.   To connect with Kadmiel visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadmiel-van-der-puije-95014242/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Over 35 years of US Marine Corps and Senior Government Civilian experience. Karin is twice retired and currently owns and runs a coaching business. Her focus is on partnering with professionals to develop more balance and harmony between their professional and personal lives.   She currently provides her coaching services to the U.S. Government, various aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, and professionals in many aspects of business, leadership, workforce management, vocational transition, relationships, and wellness. She is also known to host retreats and fun ADVENTURES for people wanting to gain clarity in themselves and their lives.   On this episode, Karin shares her concept that she calls the zone of potential. Karin describes this as the place where balance and harmony meet. Karin says that life should be your favorite adventure and inspires everyone to live with purpose.   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Tarsha Weary is the force behind the mission to make a difference in the lives of children in Urban communities while creating jobs for Veterans. With over 27-years of experience in the tech industry, Ms.Weary is no novice to pivoting. Dealing with the disparities of the pandemic was just another drop in the bucket.   SW Design School L3C (LLC) is a National Apprenticeship program vetted by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship to certify Computer Programmers and Graphic Designers. It's the ONLY minority-woman-owned organization in the United States authorized to do so.   Ms. Weary is also a proud mom of three and has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge in the TECH industry.   On this episode, we dive into her journey into the tech industry and her passion for making a difference for children, while creating jobs for veterans.   To contact Tarsha, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swdesignschool/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Joseph "Joe" Danza is an Army Reserve Chaplain and Information Technology Program Manager. He also has over 13 years of real estate experience with his own business and has been working in real estate since he was a child in his parent's real estate company. He is the CEO and founder of Simplified Real Estate Investments, a multi-million-dollar real estate company focused on cash flow through multiple streams of income, consisting of STRs, LTRs, Property Management, and Commercial Multifamily Syndications.   He's leveraged his vast experience in real estate and program/project management to drive efficiencies and deliver desired results. He also serves as an advisor for over $105 millions of dollars in commercial real estate assets along the east coast.   Listen as Joe shares his journey from the military to building his real estate portfolio and beyond. Joe shares his impactful 6-word story with us as well, “Dream Big, Work Hard, Never Quit.”   To contact Joseph visit: https://simplifiedrei.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Eleanor Smalley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of JASON Learning. Dr. Smalley returned to JASON after working at the University of Virginia for the Darden Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education, aligning leadership and business practices between state and district superintendents. While at Darden Curry, Dr. Smalley served as the Senior Project Director, working with the Aligned Leadership model, a Wallace Funded Project, The Turnaround Program, and School Board Development.   Dr. Smalley served 30 years in Public Schools, with 12 years as a Superintendent. While Superintendent, she promoted a zero-dropout rate, an accelerated learning model, a collegiate learning model with James Madison University, and was recognized by Newsweek as a national leader in The Challenge Index. Her focus on early childhood programs was recognized as a model for the state of Virginia. Dr. Smalley holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of Virginia.   On this episode, we talk about Eleanor's journey in the education industry. She shares key tips to accelerate your education and how to help others learn more effectively. In the end, Eleanor shares her powerful 6-word story “Born to see greatness in others.”   To contact Eleanor, visit: https://jason.org/district-model/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Today we have a special holiday episode with Soula Parassidis, the opera singer and founder of Living Opera. Praised for her unique timbre and glamorous stage presence, Soula Parassidis first appeared on the international operatic scene in 2009 at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence. As a member of the ensemble at Oper Leipzig for 3 seasons, Soula performed a wide variety of leading roles to both critical and popular success. She has performed with the Taipei Symphony, Opera Holland Park, Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Opera Bordeaux, Theater an der Wien, Guanzhao Opera, and Teatro Regio Torino etc.   As CEO of Living Opera, Soula has been delighted to partner with various international institutions like Reload Greece London, Northland Orlando, Florida State University and was also featured in Forbes magazine.   In addition to her performance career and entrepreneurial endeavors, Soula also serves as on the board of The Exodus Road, and an adviser for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as an anti-trafficking advocate and content creator combining data, story, and sound to create a new framework for policy advocacy.   This episode is special because of Soula's remarkable story and the lessons she shares throughout the episode. She also surprises us with a sneak peek of her new Christmas track which has yet to be released. Finally, Soula shares her 6-word story “I Bring Light To Dark Places.” She certainly does and you won't want to miss this episode.   To contact Soula visit: https://www.soulaparassidis.com/ To hear her new holiday song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJFwfSR1sfA   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Sue Delegan serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brutus Bone Broth, Inc., founded in 2017. Sue is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and has a strong background in marketing and business.   Before launching Brutus Broth, Sue co-founded and served as President of Ilios Dairy Brands, LLC, a dairy company focused on offering an innovative and natural alternative in the dairy segment. The Ilios' Greek Yogurt Butter was lauded as a “Top New Products” by Supermarket Guru in August 2012 and as a “Rising Star” in Specialty Foods Magazine in November 2012.   Prior to launching Ilios, Sue spent 10 years as a fundraising and strategic marketing professional in a variety of non-profit organizations. She focused on major giving ($10,000+), endowment gifts, and planned giving. She played a key role in securing gifts from both Foundations and Corporations, as well as, handling all Media Relations. Before joining the Non-profit Sector, Sue was a marketing professional at Brown Brothers Harriman, a privately-held financial institution which is well-known as a thought leader and solutions provider in the financial services industry.   On this episode, Sue shares valuable entrepreneurship lessons including the myth of overnight success and the importance of self-belief.  In the food industry, her company is literally challenging the “Big Dogs” in the pet industry. She shares that every experience shapes your success and why only you have the power to shape your life.   Contact Sue Delegan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-delegan-2a8613a7/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Deon Dalton is the Founder/CEO of PUSH Alliance. PUSH Alliance is an accelerant to goal realization. PUSH promotes planning, open-source thinking, and taking action to its members. Their community is a growth-oriented environment where members learn from, assist, and leverage one another toward their goals.   Deon began his career as an IT Consultant who specialized in improving systems and processes. He started at Accenture, one of the top IT & Management Consulting companies in the world. Over the next 14 years, he has assisted various federal government agencies (IRS, US Postal Service, EPA, USDA & Census) achieve their goals of improving efficiency to increase cost savings by providing automated systems to improve their processes.   On this episode, he shares the vision for PUSH Alliance and says the best way to get started, is to just get started. He shares that you will learn through action. Deon shares that the quickest path to success is to do what others won't do. In the end, listen to his 6-word story:   “Life experiences provide clues; Pay attention”   To connect with Deon, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deondalton/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is Co-Founder and CEO of Blackhawke Behaviour Science and an adjunct faculty member at American University in Washington, DC. She teaches Managing Human Capital and Leading High-Performance Teams in the Kogod Business School. Dr. Blacksmith has nearly 15 years of experience as a scientist-practitioner of industrial-organizational psychology focusing on assessment, recruitment, selection, decision-making, and leadership development.   Dr. Blacksmith has consulted with organizations across various industries including healthcare, medical devices, manufacturing, and venture capital. She has published over 60 different conference papers, book chapters, and journal articles. Her scientific research has been published in top-tier academic publications including the American Psychologist, Journal of Business and Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, and Journal of Behavioral Decision-Making. Her research has also been featured in many media outlets including New York Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and Bustle.   On this episode, Dr. Blacksmith dives deep into the importance of relationships and human capital. Dr. Blacksmith shares that great leaders have great awareness. We also discuss the importance of taking higher levels of responsibility than others. In the end, listen as Dr. Blacksmith explains the meaning of her 6-word story “Why Are We Who We Are?”   Connect With Dr. Blacksmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiblacksmith/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Jamar Pierson has been in the hospitality industry since 2009 as a humble night auditor. Since then he has built his career to becoming a General Manager and has worked with brands like Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Sonesta. His focus is on training, hiring, interviewing, managing engineers, and building relationships between departments.   On this episode, Jamar shares how he got into the hospitality industry and why persistence is key, no matter what industry you are in. He tells us how he left working for other companies and decided to start his own company in the hotel industry.   Jamar believes in the power of educating himself as a way of paying it forward. He loves to travel, read, enjoy fine dining and spend time with family.   Contact Jamar at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamar-p-4519221a8/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Beth is the chief advocacy and strategic communications officer, where she leads the firm's influence, advocacy, and communications practice, sets strategic priorities, and oversees execution.   With more than twenty years of experience, Beth is a communications and political strategist who has worked with leading organizations to advance social change. Prior to joining Omidyar Network, she worked at Spitfire Strategies, a public interest communication firm that works with nonprofits and foundations to craft and implement winning strategies.   Most recently, Beth served as Spitfire's chief strategy officer, helping guide the firm's direction, develop staff, and lead client accounts. Beth focused much of her client's work on efforts to address poverty and economic inequality in the United States, partnering with organizations including Community Change, Demos, and Ascend at the Aspen Institute.   On this episode, Beth shares her story and how she landed her first job out of college. She shares the moment everything clicked for her and she became excited about her life's purpose. Beth shares that you should “do what you love and do it right,” and why experience truly is the best teacher.   Contact Beth Kanter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethakanter/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Tara Rethore is the CEO of Strategy for Real TM. She works with CEOs, boards, and executives to take strategy off the page and into action. Throughout her career, Tara has led strategy development and execution within global organizations and as a highly valued consultant. She is known for discovering leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations which then become relatable examples for her clients. Currently, Tara serves on several private and nonprofit boards. She is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Stakeholder-Centered Coach. Tara earned an MBA from the University of Chicago.   On this episode, Tara shares the meaning of her powerful 6-word story “The Wisdom To Know The Difference.” She shares the importance of knowing your strategy and making it visible to yourself, as well as your people. During the episode, she also explains why you should live in the moment and says “if you are going to do something, give it everything you have.”   Tara earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. Learn more about making strategy work in Tara's book, Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy & Operations, in Chief Executive or Corporate Boardmember, or on Tara's Real Strategy Blog.   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Erica Bigger is the Co-Founder of U Slept On Me & Founder of WhollyGloss in Baltimore, Maryland, and Los Angeles. She co-founded her companies in 2016 and 2018 after years of studying and gaining experience in business and grasping the art of fashion. She always knew she wanted to start her own business someday and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology for advertising marketing and communication and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for Fashion Merchandising and business.   It was in college that she found her passion for creating and performing and helping others as she spent her time studying fashion and business. In the past four years, she has been an exhibitor at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit. She has also pitched some of the most prestigious venture capitalists, been featured at Pharrell's music festival "Something In the Water," and Flying Solo, which is one of New York's top fashion locations. WhollyGlossTM is now sold on Walmart's Marketplace and soon to be other specialty retailers.   On this episode, we talk about her experience, her companies, and the advice she would give to entrepreneurs entering a new industry.   To contact Erica, visit: https://www.instagram.com/ericaynb/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Candace Oglesby is a native of the DMV area. During high school, Candace decided that she wanted to become a psychotherapist and help marginalized communities. While studying at Xavier University, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Candace received her Bachelors of Science degree in which she majored in Psychology with a minor in Gender and Diversity  Studies.   Candace then proceeded to obtain additional education by pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Psychology. While in her graduate studies, Candace completed an internship at the Federal Correctional Institute in  Cumberland, MD where she was tasked with providing mental health services to inmates who were in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Not only did  Candace fulfill her responsibilities as an intern but she also  saw a need and decided to facilitate a parenting course  which she entitled “From Dad to Fathers.”   Upon graduation, Candace began her career working with community-based mental health services focusing on the substance abuse population spanning from medication management to intensive outpatient.   On this episode, we talk about her journey in the mental health services field. She shares the beauty of being on her own path, the importance of helping others, and why it's important for us to be human by showing our true feelings. Listen as she shares her powerful 6-word story “Purpose Is A Gift & Also Burdensome.” Contact Candace: https://jurneewithcandace.com/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Yilmaz Ak is the CEO of the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation. CLF is the largest charter school operator in Maryland with 6 schools in two counties and an enrollment of 3600 students. CLF oversees the Chesapeake Science Point Charter School in Anne Arundel County and Chesapeake Math & IT Academies in Prince George's County.   Yilmaz has been in education since 1993, he has taught English as a Foreign Language, chaired English departments, coached teachers, worked as an assistant principal, principal, executive director, and chief academic officer at private and public schools.   He has also led innovation by implementing blended learning programs including 1:1 technology and online curriculum at a highly successful charter school in Silicon Valley.   On this episode, we talk about his early days. Yilmaz was born to an immigrant family in Germany and has been an educator now in 6 countries. He shares the importance of embracing our cultural difference, why nothing beats hard work and why we should never stop learning. Yilmaz believes that education can truly change anyone's life and his passion shines through in this episode.   To contact Yilmaz, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yilmaz-ak-3585b0b5/ https://clfmd.org   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Lisa Gable is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman. For more than 30 years, she has been called to turnaround failing organizations— businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems.   Over time, Lisa has learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering—carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it—with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships and forging strong partnerships. As a CEO, former US Ambassador, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Lisa has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries.   Lisa is also the CEO of FARE, the world's largest non-governmental organization investing in food allergy research, advocacy, and education. We have used my 4 step methodology to turnaround FARE, taking it to new levels of performance through an 83% restructure launched in 2018 and will have raised 100M against a 200M campaign by the end of this year.   On this episode, we talk about her experience as a turnaround expert and how to change course when things go south. We talk about the importance of learning your core competency, never giving up, and leaving your deliverables in the world.   To contact Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagable/ Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/