REFLECT the Life You Want

Jen Keller is the Founder & CEO of Red Bird Press. Per Jen:Our MissionRed Bird Press is a company created in faith and courage to impact the movement of helping women design their best life. By guiding their routines and habits to compound for them not against. Allowing space to become your best YOU!Our WhyBREAK THE CYCLE: the cycle of poverty, abuse, sadness, limiting beliefs, abandonment, thinking we have to live this way because this is how our family has always lived, not living through faith, and depletion.Research shows women in today's times are: rushed, frustrated, overwhelmed, depleted, in constant comparison, feeling guilty, looking to fit in, wondering if they are doing enough, if they are enough, feeling alone, overthinking, exhausted, trying to please and be perfect, searching for a peach of joy, emotionally damaged, burned out, resentful, fearful and neglecting themselves.A recent study tells us 65% of women have said “the pandemic has made things harder for them”.Many Woman are looking to live fully in the present, find their passion and purpose. They want to feel whole and connected, authentic, live clutter free lives, have good energy, manage time well, have self-love and self-acceptance, balance motherhood & careers, find their meaning, have time for themselves, have productive days, take control of their days, be consistent, stay hydrated…. The list goes on!!! Ladies - we can be all these things & more!Red Bird Press website: https://redbirdpress.net/Register for Project YOU 2023 Conference: https://redbirdpress.net/collections/project-you-23-conference-tickets-1Order your own Project YOU Journal: https://redbirdpress.net/pages/project-you

In this episode, Tim Howard, host of the ‘REFLECT The Life You Want™ podcast shares an update the release of his new book, “The Mirror”, he co-authored with Maria Spears. He breaks down the REFLECT acrostic and key themes of the book. Book website: themirrorbook.com You can also order the book from these sites: BookBaby.com: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-mirror3 Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/MIRROR-Steps-REFLECT-Life-WantTM/dp/1667861247/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665174534&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble.com: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mirror-tim-howard/1142463024?ean=9781667861241

Luciana Kimus is an Entrepreneur who came to the United States from Brazil. She is the Founder and Owner to Top to Bottom Cleaning.Luciana wasn't always in the cleaning business. After obtaining a degree in fashion design and marketing, in her native Brazil, she worked for the next ten years managing a fashion boutique and for internationally recognized companies Louis Vuitton and Armani. Upon moving to Wilmington, Luciana became the general manager of an oil and gas company and worked for various cleaning companies over the next several years. It wasn't long before Luciana combined her experience in design, management, and cleaning to create her own business providing premium home cleaning services to residents of Wilmington, NC. And just like that Top to Bottom House Cleaning was born!Luciana's goal has been to provide her clients with the best cleaning experience that leaves them feeling relaxed, comfortable, and amazed. Just as important to Luciana are her employees. “I tell my team that I am nobody without them,” Kimus says. “I would not exist if not for them. We have a lot of loyalty for each other. We are literally a family, me and my cleaners. Top To Bottom is a professional home cleaning service company established in Wilmington NC by Luciana Kimus. Since 2014, Top To Bottom has been a household name in the industry dedicated to providing clients with exceptional cleaning services. We are privately-owned and operated with a passion for giving every home a comprehensive cleaning solution that is unique, outstanding, and affordable. Luciana's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-kimus-a1727611/ Top to Bottom Cleaning Website: https://toptobottomhousecleaning.com/

Christina Dees is a TV Host and Entrepreneur. In this episode she shares part of her personal journey and self-development growth in recent years. Listen in to hear what she is learning and sharing. Christina is the hosts two programs on WWAY TV3, ‘The Carolina Beat' and ‘The Culinary WWAY'. Here are links to the programs: https://thecarolinabeat.com/ https://www.wwaytv3.com/culinary/ She is also host of the Hourglass Podcast. Here's a link to the shows website : https://www.hourglasspodcast.com/ Christina is also involved in the hemp oil business as partner of Physician Selected. Here is link to her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-dees-22740210/

Alicia Inshiradu is the CEO of Playingod Productions. She is the writer, producer and director of the play ‘What the River Knows'.   Alicia Inshiradu developed ‘What The River Knows' - an intergenerational tale of family, romance, murder, racial strife and redemption, set against the backdrop of Wilmington's White Supremacist Massacre of 1898 - as her Master's thesis, a feature-length screenplay. In 2017, she excerpted from her thesis a short teaser film script which she directed, produced and premiered at Cucalorus Film Festival. The reaction was so positive that Inshiradu's executive producers convinced her to adapt the story for the live stage as a gift to the community. The rest is history.   The play will show from November 10-13, 2022 at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC.   What The River Knows website: https://whattheriverknows.com/ (https://whattheriverknows.com/)   Thalian Hall Tickets: https://www.thalianhall.org/river-knows-22 (https://www.thalianhall.org/river-knows-22)   Alicia's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-inshiradu-16886bb5/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-inshiradu-16886bb5/)   Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1238630160245204 (https://www.facebook.com/events/1238630160245204)

Caroline Gann is a Senior Solar Power Loan Analyst at Live Oak Bank. Live Oak Bank is the #1 Small Business Administration Lender.    Caroline's experience with Construction financing led her into the field of helping to expand Live Oak Bank's lending to support the growth of Solar polar infrastructure.   She gives back to her Wilmington, NC community through A Safe Place and Cape Fear Literary Council.   Caroline's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-bunnell-gann/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-bunnell-gann/)   Live Oak Bank website: https://www.liveoakbank.com/energy-infrastructure-loans/solar-financing/ (https://www.liveoakbank.com/energy-infrastructure-loans/solar-financing/)   A Safe Place website: https://asafeplacetogo.com/ (https://asafeplacetogo.com/)   Cape Fear Literary Council website:  https://www.cfliteracy.org/ (https://www.cfliteracy.org/)

Melissa Davis is the Owner of Social Chute and is an expert at helping business owners to scale their income.   SocialChute is a home service marketing service that helps businesses grow quickly and efficiently. They help create a sales optimization growth strategy that is tailored specifically for a company, so they can increase revenue and continue to grow.   She believes in the power of small businesses to make a positive difference, one family at a time.    As a CMO, she takes a look at a business's whole marketing situation, finds growth opportunities, and strategically manages campaigns to finally scale businesses.    She develops a simple brand message that focuses on the client and not the company. The easier the message is to follow, the easier it is to purchase.   Learn more at her website:  https://socialchute.org/ (https://socialchute.org/)   Melissa's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-friesland-davis/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-friesland-davis/)

Judy Cossette is an Entrepreneur and Interior Designer.   Judy loves interior design. She cares about personal health and the health of our planet. She enjoys making people happy. For years, she dreamed of having a job that combined all three of her passions! That's the basis for her opening Go Green Fine Interiors in 2016 (after many years of working in the corporate world).   She believes that sustainable design is every designer's responsibility and strives to incorporate environmentally friendly design solutions into each project.    She has professional certifications in Green Interior Design (through Sustainable Furnishings Council) and home staging and redesign (through Home Staging Resource), and a B.A. degree in Graphic Design. She is constantly expanding on her knowledge through research, observing, reading, taking classes, and visiting High Point, NC.    Her personal design style is transitional, although she dreams of having a rustic, post and beam log cabin in the woods some day. Her favorite foods are Mexican, Thai and seafood. In her spare time, she likes to exercise, cook for family and friends, walk her dog, Biscuit, refurbish furniture with her boyfriend, and travel. Go Green Décor Shopify Store: ggdecor.shop

Gabriel Tew is a Speaker, Author, Blogger and Pastor.Gabriel Tew and his wife of thirty-five years, Sharlene, live in Wilmington, NC. They have six adult children, two daughters in love and four grandchildren (to whom they are known as G-Pop and Lolli.) Since several of their kids live in different states, Gabriel and Sharlene love traveling to spend time with their kids and their families.Gabriel has been a musician, evangelist, pastor, church planter and healthcare administrator. He currently serves as pastor-leader/Executive Director of Christian Recovery Houses, a discipleship ministry for people recovering from addiction.Gabriel states that the most important issue for every person is their relationship with God. His heart is to provide resources to help people know God and walk with Him.Purchase Gabe's book “Brilliant Faith” here:  https://www.amazon.com/Brilliant-Faith-S-Gabriel-Tew/dp/1956365257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7B65LI4P2DM3&keywords=gabriel+tew&qid=1662706896&sprefix=gabriel+Tew%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Brilliant-Faith-S-Gabriel-Tew/dp/1956365257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7B65LI4P2DM3&keywords=gabriel+tew&qid=1662706896&sprefix=gabriel+Tew%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1)Gabriel Tew's website: http://gabrieltew.com/ (http://gabrieltew.com/)Christian Recovery Houses Ministry: https://www.christianrecoveryhouses.org/ (https://www.christianrecoveryhouses.org/)

Ask about The 'Larry Long Jr Experience' to bring POSITIVE ENERGY ️to your event & leave your people FEELING GREAT  Larry founded LLJR Enterprises to help people, teams, and organizations go from good to great. He regularly speaks to organizations of all sizes, and has been coaching sales organizations for 16+ years. If you're looking for energy, excitement, and a JOLT! to accelerate productivity & sales, look no further  Everyone has a gift. Larry believes his gift is to help you discover yours. That greatness that's just waiting to shine through  Are you ready to be the best version of yourself? You should. You can. And he'll help you get there  Contact Larry directly if he can be of assistance in helping you and your Team be great.   Larry's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/)   Larry's Website:  https://larrylongjr.com/ (https://larrylongjr.com/)   Order the Book JOLT! here:  https://larrylongjr.com/jolt/ (https://larrylongjr.com/jolt/)

Rick Waters is a transitioning US Naval Aviator. In this episode we talk about the importance of people and organizations to help while transitioning from active to duty to the civilian workforce. Rick is married to his wife Mollie and has two young sons.   Rick has over two decades of dependable leadership exercising integrity and risk management while specializing at making high pressure decisions with imperfect information to influence a diverse group of individuals. He is driven by more than a decade of leading large and small teams that knit independent functions into coherent organizational goals; practiced in identifying strengths and weaknesses in companies business plans and human capital, while providing strategic direction through long-term outlooks in the midst of uncertainty. He is an emotionally intelligent problem solver that exercises active listening. My interpersonal skills and leadership deliver quality, efficiency, and timeliness from my team. Highly skilled in strategy formulation/execution, organizational development, operations management, project management, team building, new product innovation and financial auditing/tracking. Some of Rick's Pilot Qualifications: Over 1500 rotary flight hours, NVD Pilot, Aerial firefighting instructor, Torpedo recovery instructor, Search and Rescue instructor, Weapons and Tactics facilitator, FAA single engine/rotary Instrument Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot, FAA sUAS (small unmanned aerial system) pilot, part 107, UAS / UAV Pilot, Naval Special Warfare Combat Support (NSW) Officer in Charge, Special Operations Forces (SOF) support pilot   Rick's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-waters-mba-1763b695/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-waters-mba-1763b695/)

Tyler Yaw is the Co-Host of the Whiskey & Wisdom Podcast.   Tyler, and co-host Chris Kellum, enjoy discussing life's most fascinating topics over a good glass of whiskey with their podcast guests.   In this episode, Tyler shares about his personal growth that is shaping who the man is striving to become.   He is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Masters of Finance and Investments. Professionally he serves as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His goal is to assist individuals and families with their retirement goals, child education goals and overall helping families plan for their financial goals. If you would like to get in contact with Tyler you can E-mail him at tyler.yaw@wellsfargoadvisors.com.   Tyler's Linked In Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyleryaw/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyleryaw/)   Listen to the Whiskey & Wisdom Podcast on your favorite podcast platform here:  https://linktr.ee/whiskeynwisdom (https://linktr.ee/whiskeynwisdom)   Follow the Whiskey & Wisdom on Instagram at: @whiskey.and.wisdom

Maggie Blackham is the Founder of Elevate Coworking   Maggie comes from a long line of Entrepreneurs. After landing in Wilmington, NC via sailboat over 10 years ago, her family quickly put down roots and loves the local community! Currently, she is the co-owner of Cheeky Monkey Coffee Co in Downtown Wilmington and uses her background in Interior Design to work on a variety of design projects throughout the years. Her newest company is called Elevate and will be the first coworking space in Wilmington designed for women, offering space to work, community events, and even childcare onsite. She spend lots of time engaging in the local creative community through networking events and am a part of the Wilma Leadership Institute Class of 2022.   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieblackham/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieblackham/)   Website Elevate Coworking: https://www.elevatecoworking.info/ (https://www.elevatecoworking.info/)   Website Cheeky Monkey Coffee Co.: https://cheekymonkeycoffee.com/ (https://cheekymonkeycoffee.com/)

Albany Jones is a multi-talented woman with many life experiences that help her to serve at a very high level.   She is Associate Production Manager for Right Angle Entertainment specializes in the production, marketing, management and distribution of live theatrical and concert events. We work closely and collaboratively with managers, producers, artists, agents, studios and licensors to bring brands and properties to life on stage. Despite the fact that the industry was hit hard by COVID-19, it is clear that live entertainment is more important than ever and she can't wait to have our shows returning to a venue near you soon.   She is a REALTOR® with AlmaJAnnie Realty, helping buyers in sellers in North Carolina. She has a unique and memorable brand as ‘The Price is Right Realtor'.   Albany's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albany-jones-4a5782106/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/albany-jones-4a5782106/)   Albany's real estate Website: https://www.almajannie.com/albany (https://www.almajannie.com/albany)   Instagram: @thepriceisrightrealtor

Tim Howard, Host of the REFLECT The Life You Want™ podcast, is sharing updates in this solo episode.   ‘The Mirror' book is now with the publishing company and the cover design and book layout are being finalized.   The expected release of ‘The Mirror' book will be no later than November of 2022.   Design of http://themirrorbook.com/ (themirrorbook.com) website is underway – stay tuned!   Connect with Tim Howard via:   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/)   Instagram: @timhowardthemirror   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timthemirrorman (https://www.facebook.com/timthemirrorman)  

Heather McWhorter is the Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW).   Heather is passionate about building ecosystems to support the prosperity of all entrepreneurs.  She provides executive oversight of the UNCW CIE. CIE nurtures high-impact startups with education, connections, and incubation and collision space, and accelerates the entrepreneurial ecosystem in southeastern North Carolina as a vibrant hub of innovation. Established in 2013, the CIE has given startups a place to call home while supporting the growth of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem to the top startup ecosystem in the nation for cities under 300,000 (StartupBlink, June 2022). As the Director, her responsibilities include entrepreneur services development and capacity building, entrepreneur advising and consulting, community and team leadership, strategic planning, and sustainability and funding strategy.   A proven leader, some of Heather's leadership and management strengths include building high-functioning teams and community engagement. Some of her technical specialties and interests include entrepreneurship and innovation and developing entrepreneurial ecosystems.   The CIE nurtures emerging ventures and connects entrepreneurs to a world of startup support services. Whether you're from the community or UNCW faculty, staff, student, or alumni, they are ready to accelerate the launch and growth of your business. It is a vibrant hub of innovation and a central facility that offers both https://uncw.edu/cie/events/index.html (education events) and https://uncw.edu/cie/membership/incubator-space.html (a state-of-the-art incubator space).   Heather's LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcw/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcw/)   Website for UNCW CIE: https://uncw.edu/cie/ (https://uncw.edu/cie/)

Kayley Bishop is a full-time professional Singer-Songwriter based in Nashville, TN.  She is a Season 15 of The Voice alumna. She works with Grammy-nominated and CMA-nominated people regularly, whether it's in the writing room, recording studio, or on stage.   Kayley was raised in east Tennessee and she says her heart beats like it was made to be tethered to a song. She's always been sold out to music, even as a young child, knowing somehow that she would always have a home there. She believes her gifts were extended to her by Jesus, and she will do all she can to shape melodies and work rhymes that would be fitting for His kingdom's ears.   Kayley Bishop's website:  https://www.kayleybishop.com/ (https://www.kayleybishop.com/)   Link to ‘Rewrite Your Story' music video: https://youtu.be/iXqiFsbqNJE (https://youtu.be/iXqiFsbqNJE)     Courtney Leong is the founder of Freedom After the Trauma. Courtney has a heart for bringing healing to the world, born out of her own difficult life experiences. ‍ Overtime, she has learned that it is not unusual for licensed professionals to turn away clients, saying, “I can't help you any further. You have healed as much you ever will.” ‍ Courtney believes there is always more healing, and deeper depths to which each person is called. Whether mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual, full healing is possible!   Courtney is now dedicating her life to transforming the standards of healing in our world. Through FOTIC, her certification program, she is equipping caregivers and licensed professionals with the powerful tools they need to effectively minister to the trafficked and traumatized.   ​​Learn more at Freedom After the Trauma website: https://www.freedomafterthetrauma.com/ (https://www.freedomafterthetrauma.com/)

Katherine Daniel is the Founder of Montani Consulting   Katherine's background is in marketing, human resources, and consulting – and this trio of expertise uniquely empowers her to help growth-minded businesses navigate the people operations landscape. She's especially passionate about employee experiences. (Company culture initiatives she's brought to life have earned recognition from Glassdoor, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.) She's a human resources generalist at heart who equally enjoys carrying out the more traditional HR functions for her clients, like benefits administration, compensation management, training, recruiting, retention, and compliance. She serves as a trusted partner for her clients, offering advice and guidance on all people-related matters. Her niche is designing innovative people operations programs that improve workplace morale and support overall business objectives. She believes that employees who are treated well and are part of a positive culture will bring their best to work every day – resulting in a higher-performing, highly loyal team. All of her programs build upon this foundation. She's always open to connecting with growth-minded business leaders. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions or just to say hello: katherine@montani.consulting.   Katherine's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinedaniel1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinedaniel1/)   Montani Consulting website:  https://montani.consulting/ (https://montani.consulting/)

Mother of two Veterans herself, a US Marine Combat Veteran and a US Navy Sailor. Her Marine is an Iraqi War Veteran and served his community as a Firefighter and her Navy Sailor trained in Nuclear Power. Married to a Navy Veteran and the daughter of a deceased Retired US Air Force LT. COL. She knows firsthand about INVISIBLE WOUNDS and how it can affect the individual, and their loved ones. After working with hundreds of Military, Veterans, and First Responders with all of their real estate needs, she continued to hear their stories of hardships. She decided to do so much more for them and help with the issues I was continuously exposed to. Since 2017 she has traveled the country in an RV raising awareness to PTSD, Suicide and Mental health in our heroes. In 2017 she purchased an RV and wrapped it in the American Flag with portraits of Military and Veterans. She named this mission and ministry, National Veteran Resources and quickly became a 501c3 not for profit. With more than 150,000 miles traveling solo, she is blessed to now have husband Randy join her with her therapy dogs Chellis and Scarlett. Our mission: To provide Veterans and Servicemembers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, military sexual trauma or other mental health issues related to the military experience, counseling, holistic and spiritual support. The National Veteran Resources Mobile Unit travels city to city and state to state providing in person education and resources for family members and friends of Active Duty Military (Including National Guard and Reservists) and Veterans on signs of suicide and how to help your loved ones. Our message to our beloved loved ones: Please never give up, you are NOT alone! If you or your organization wants to know how to help our cause, please send Michelle a DM. God Bless every man and woman that serves our country and communities. Follow our tours: http://nationalveteranresources.com/ (http://nationalveteranresources.com) http://facebook.com/nationalveteranresources (http://Facebook.com/nationalveteranresources) http://youtube.com/rvherogypsy (http://YouTube.com/rvherogypsy) https://mothersofveteransuicide.com/ (https://mothersofveteransuicide.com/)

Jeanne Rietzke decided that it was time to make a difference in children's lives with a unique series of books.   You can join Caroline, a baby green sea turtle, as she begins her life's journey. Her adventures lead her from Carolina Beach, North Carolina to Key West, Florida. Along the way, she meets many colorful creatures and learns some very important lessons about accepting differences. But how does she become The Painted Turtle? Read along to find out.   Jeanne majored in fine art in college and was a full-time artist from 1992-1998. That career became part-time for too many years! Her colorful, marine life watercolors have sold nationally and internationally and won numerous awards. She has gone back to being a full-time artist. Most recently, she has written and illustrated two children's books.   The books are available for purchase at these major retailers:   Barnes and Noble: http://barnesandnoble.com/s/Caroline,%20The%20Painted%20Turtle (barnesandnoble.com/s/Caroline,%20The%20Painted%20Turtle)   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=caroline+the+painted+turtle&crid=YZFBJKNHTKE1&sprefix=Caroline%2C+The+Painted%2Caps%2C131&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21 (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=caroline+the+painted+turtle&crid=YZFBJKNHTKE1&sprefix=Caroline%2C+The+Painted%2Caps%2C131&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21)   Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=Caroline%2C+The+Painted+Turtle (https://www.walmart.com/search?q=Caroline%2C+The+Painted+Turtle)   Books a Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/search?filter=&id=8577560863624&query=Caroline%2C+The+Painted+Turtle (https://www.booksamillion.com/search?filter=&id=8577560863624&query=Caroline%2C+The+Painted+Turtle)   Books and turtles can be purchased locally in Wilmington, NC at Cape Fear Antiques and Jewelry, The Wrightsville Beach Museum, CAM Art Museum, and Barnes and Noble Mayfaire. Books and Books in Key West, FL also carries them.   The plush turtle is also sold through me and is easy to purchase on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedByHandILM (https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedByHandILM)

Jennifer Turnage is Founder of xElle Ventures. xElle Ventures is an early-stage Angel Network for women founders by women founders, executives, and investors. Their Mission is to invest in the ideas, products, and services of women. With a broad range of experiences and expertise, their Members can offer support to new founders both financially and professionally. Their Vision is to increase the number of sustainable, female-founded ventures and elevate the wealth of women.  xElle Ventures website:  https://www.xelleventures.com/ (https://www.xelleventures.com/)   Jennifer Turnage LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpturnage/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpturnage/)   Jennifer Turnage website:  https://www.jenniferturnage.com/ (https://www.jenniferturnage.com/)

PS Solutions, is a software development firm headquartered in Altoona, PA with offices in Pittsburgh, PA & Wilmington, NC, uses US-based developers to create and revise custom business software & applications. The company's creative approach to software development services earned them a position on the Inc. 5000 list, in the top 150 fastest growing IT Services Private Companies (133) and ranked 7th in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://www.pssolutions.net/ (www.pssolutions.net).   About PS Solutions:    WHY: We believe that our future & security require the U.S. to remain the leader in technology development. We can't afford to lose this industry to "offshore" competition. WHAT WE DO: We help companies write or revise their software to be competitive in today's market using US-based software developers. WHO WE WORK WITH: We partner with professionals from all industries: • IT Directors • Outsourcing Managers • Chief Technology Officers • Project Managers • Software Managers WHY IT WORKS: When you partner with PS Solutions you get efficient, effective & affordable software development. Whether you need to convert software to a web service, or if your business needs its own custom software, you get affordable, professional help here in the USA. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: You can take advantage of our unique locations to obtain custom software development at prices far less than you will pay in larger markets. You save money with lower rates while still getting U.S. software developers.   HOW IT WORKS: You get a free consult to explain your project & identify your needs. You work directly with us to define the scope of work & set budgets. Ultimately, you get your software project completed to your satisfaction.   READY TO TALK? Reach out to me on LinkedIn, email me at whippo@pssolutions.net, visit us at http://www.pssolutions.net/ (www.pssolutions.net) or call me at 814-942-7888.   Wayne Hippo's LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynehippo/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynehippo/)   PS Solutions website:  http://www.pssolutions.net/ (www.pssolutions.net)

Chantal Dussault Howard is the Director of Strategists at The Wholeness School.   Chantal is a wife and mother of six children. She is a homeschool graduate and homeschools her children as well. She is a national speaker and author of “The School of the Family”. She worked as the director of family faith formation at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aspen, CO. She mentored a growing network of hundreds of clients and calibrators around the country in the use of doTERRA essential oils. She enjoys helping families take control of their lives through natural remedies, revamp their finances through the life-changing opportunities that her business offers, transforming their personal life through coaching and personal development. Now, in the role of Director of Strategists at The Wholeness School, she is responsible for coaching hundreds of men and women to become successful Wholeness Strategists. She is responsible for co-creating the successful Situational Strategy and Wholeness Coaching model along with January Donavan.   Chantal's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-dussault-howard-8177298a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-dussault-howard-8177298a/)   Chantal's website:  https://www.chantal-howard.com/about (https://www.chantal-howard.com/about)   Chantal's Instagram: @coach.chantal.howard

Kimberly Lupo is the Founder & CEO of Portrett Pharmaceuticals. She is a 2022 recipient of the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards as an Emerging Company, sponsored by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. Kimberly Lupo has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Serving clients at Metrics Contract Services (Mayne Pharma) for 13 years solidified Kimberly's desire to work closely with clients to meet their custom contract research needs. Additional experience with IRIX Pharmaceuticals (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and Quality Chemical Laboratories has assisted Kimberly in becoming highly experienced and knowledgeable with the pharmaceutical research industry. Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from UNC Pembroke and a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from UNC Charlotte. She completed her Master of Business Administration at Eastern Carolina University. She also obtained her regulatory affairs certification (RAC US) in 2015. Portrett Pharmaceuticals website:  https://portrett.com/ (https://portrett.com/)   Kimberly Lupo LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-lupo-ms-mba-rac-46a75a8/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-lupo-ms-mba-rac-46a75a8/)

Mark Sowersby is Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, Massachusetts. Meet Mark Sowersby.  Speaker. Writer. Pastor. In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the nightmare of abuse and years of suffering he experienced in his childhood. And how condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with forgiveness, joy, and life in abundance.   He now speaks about his story and his testimony of healing, forgiveness, and freedom through his ministry, Forgiving The Nightmare.    "It's far more than just forgiving the abuse. It's walking in forgiveness. It's walking in joy. It's not allowing the things of the past to have control over the things of the future." Forgiving The Nightmare     Forging The Nightmare Website: https://forgivingthenightmare.com/about/ (https://forgivingthenightmare.com/about/)   Mark's email:  mark@forgivingthenightmare.com   To Book Mark as a Speaker:  https://forgivingthenightmare.com/contact/ (https://forgivingthenightmare.com/contact/)   Follow on Instagram:  @forgiving_the_nightmare_

Heather Clark is a mother of four and lives near the beach in Wilmington, NC. She studied Exercise Physiology before eventually becoming a Registered Nurse and graduate of East Carolina University. She has been a health and fitness advocate ever since her father died at an early age of only 38 years old. She launched into the health and fitness products business fulltime once she was able to replace her income as a nurse. She has survived ovarian cancer. She first learned of the benefits of Green Compass CBD products when searching for a solution to help her son Davis and the health challenges he was facing. She is on a mission to help everyone that she can to understand the benefits of CBD products to improve their lives. Heather's Green Compass website:  https://heathermclark.greencompassglobal.com/ (https://heathermclark.greencompassglobal.com/)   Heather's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/heather.clark.3760 (https://www.facebook.com/heather.clark.3760)   Heather's Instagram: @h_momof4

Teresa Young is the host of The Respected Man podcast and founder of The Respected Man community.  Teresa's mission is to help women go from changing their man to challenging them in love, respectfully.  She helps people avoid getting divorced, by helping them better understand their spouse's needs.  She teaches women how to drop their resentment and replace it with understanding and respect. To take the first step. To use their femininity in their relationship.  She teaches that when you show support and encouragement your man steps up, you feel loved, he feels your love and respect and your passion reignites. Her vision at The Respected Man, is that relationships are worth saving, and that taking the time to understand your man can ignite your passion again. It all starts with you. She knows what it feels like to not want to show respect or have sex with a selfish, lazy man. She knows that you can't change your man. She knows the pointlessness of trying to nag him to be better. The truth is that if you begin to encourage, and take the first step to better understand and respect your man again, he will respond and begin to get back to the man he can be. The Respected Man podcast website:  https://therespectedmanpodcast.com/ (https://therespectedmanpodcast.com/) The Respected Man on Instagram: @the.respected.man Join The Respected Man Community on Instagram: @trm.vip Follow Teresa on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@teresalyoung?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@teresalyoung?lang=en)

Chris Montero is CEO & Sales Director for Perfect Touch Rental.   At Perfect Touch Rental we make it easy to put together your event so that you can focus on enjoying the celebration. We are a full-service party and event rental company, proudly serving the Greater Wilmington area and surrounding counties. Our team at PTR are passionate, creative, and attentive - we love what we do, and our clients can attest that we work hard to deliver your event the way you envisioned. From small-scale to large-scale, whether you are planning a wedding ceremony, a graduation, a company retreat, or the beautiful community event of your dreams, Perfect Touch Rental has what you need. You can consider Perfect Touch Rental an extension of your team. Your event will be as important to us as it is to you. At PTR we believe customer experience isn't costly; it's priceless. Our quality rental products and service will help you create an event that your guests will always remember! It's party time!   Chris' LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismontero/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismontero/)   Perfect Touch Rental website:  https://perfecttouchrental.com/services/ (https://perfecttouchrental.com/services/)

Fly Wilmington LLC is bringing indoor skydiving to Wilmington, NC! You soon will be able to experience the sensation of flying in our state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. Safe for all ages, experience levels, and abilities, indoor sky diving at iFLY is a family-friendly activity perfect for kid's birthday parties, corporate events, team building, and more. There's no other feeling in the world quite like indoor skydiving. iFLY's state-of-the-art wind tunnels are designed to provide a safe flight experience, memories that will last a lifetime, and a unique story to tell! Learn how to be an investor in this new business here:  https://app.follacapital.com/offering/flyilm/details (https://app.follacapital.com/offering/flyilm/details) Fly Wilmington NC website:  https://www.flywilmingtonnc.com/ (https://www.flywilmingtonnc.com/) Patrick Maguire LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-m-maguire/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-m-maguire/) George Jamison LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jamison-57a7337/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jamison-57a7337/)

Josh Johnson is the Founder of Freedom Sailing. Josh Johnson is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps with 3rd battalion 6th Marines and deployed to Afghanistan with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. After his time in service, Josh moved to Wilmington, NC to find work. Shortly after moving, he found a group of friends willing to show him how to sail. Once he proved that he was capable, he was invited to be a crew member on a 19 ft. lightning class sailboat with a local fleet during their regattas. Throughout the years, Josh has had the privilege of sailing on many larger sailboats and raced in many regattas. He has even sailed 650 miles across the Caribbean Sea on a 48 ft. catamaran for fun. “I had been unknowingly dealing with the side effects of PTSD for many years. For me, sailing has been a great therapeutic outlet where I get the camaraderie and teamwork aspects I craved from being a part of the Marines. When I'm sailing, I forget about everything except my task on the boat, my teammates, and getting the boat to go as fast as we can with nothing but the wind in the sails.” - Josh Johnson Freedom Sailing website:  http://freedomsailing.org/ (http://freedomsailing.org/)   Josh's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-johnson101/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-johnson101/)   Freedom Sailing Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Freedomsail4vets (https://www.facebook.com/Freedomsail4vets)

C.D. ‘Hoop' Morgan III is the Founder of The Forte Institute.  The Forté Institute is passionate about better human interaction through advanced communication. For over 40 years, we have brought Effective Organizational Communication to over 6 million people and 6 thousand companies. How have we done this? Through a scientifically validated communication tool that represents the human side of communication. Our tool generates and utilizes easily accessible data to form intelligent strategies that deliver actionable insights. Forté is different and powerful and focuses on Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention, Culture, and Internal Communication. By using our system, you are going to understand precisely how individuals and teams communicate both internally and externally. You are able to significantly enhance interpersonal relationships, moving from a working group to a real team, achieving highly desirable synergy. You are able to hire and onboard knowing in advance how it will work out, where the similarities and dissimilarities lie, and coach your new team member to success. Why should your company use Forté? Because you want to know how your people communicate, how they interact, what motivates them, what encourages them, and how they adapt. You want to know what good looks like and then use this for smart recruiting. You want your team to have a significant advantage over your competitors through Effective Organizational Communication. You want to succeed.   Find out more at http://www.theforteinstitute.com/ (www.theforteinstitute.com) Hoop's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-d-hoop-morgan-iii-702592/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-d-hoop-morgan-iii-702592/)

Andrea Troccia is the Market Development Manager at Corning Credit Union in the greater Wilmington, NC area. She had the incredible challenge of building new relationships and greater community impact in her new role just as the COVID pandemic was just hitting. She took a unique approach and built up relationships with non-profits while volunteering and also forming new relationships with other business local business leaders via the Leadership Wilmington program in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.   Andrea's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-troccia-ccu-better-banking-for-wilmington/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-troccia-ccu-better-banking-for-wilmington/)   Corning Credit Union website:  https://www.corningcu.org/about-us/ (https://www.corningcu.org/about-us/)

Rob Rens is the owner of the Rob Rens State Farm Insurance Agency in Wilmington, NC. He is also the visionary co-founder of Signal Fire Media. Rob has been an innovator in the insurance industry to leverage social media, specifically LinkedIn, to build his business. He uses storytelling and his authenticity to build his personal brand and help individuals and small business leaders. Rob had the vision to create Signal Fire Media to help other businesses create their branding. It arose out of a desire to help veterans and has expanded to other types of businesses. The Signal Fire team partners with companies to develop digital media solutions designed to drive business growth through a unique approach, and help their story and build their personal branding. In this episode, Rob, and host Tim Howard, explore the journey they have each been on in growing their respective businesses, personal growth, and lessons learned to share with others.   Rob's LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/)   Signal Fire Media website:  https://signalfire.media/ (https://signalfire.media/)

Avery Washington is the City Leader for Bunker Labs of Wilmington, NC. Bunker Labs provides community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups. Avery's primary business is as a Real Estate Broker. He prides himself on being proactive, responsive, and detail-oriented. He is a trusted advocate for his real estate clients. Whether selling, buying, investing, renting, or relocating.  He serves residential and commercial clients. He sees it as his privilege to assist his clients in achieving their real estate goals. Avery's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-washington-0164b496/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-washington-0164b496/) Bunker Labs Wilmington, NC website:  https://bunkerlabs.org/wilmington/ (https://bunkerlabs.org/wilmington/)

Connectcapefear.com is a website to help promote local clubs, groups, organizations, churches, networking groups, nonprofit agencies, associations, private clubs, golf courses, etc. If you can volunteer, join or participate in any way, we have the one-stop shop website for you. If you are new to town, we will even help you get connected by matching you with the right groups for your needs and goals. We help organizations promote their events on our community calendar, and offer blogs and business spotlights, and special offers from our supporters.   Judy is a former Associate Publisher and Sales Manager of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. If you want to make a connection with someone in the local business community, Judy probably knows who you should talk to!   Judy's eMail: Judy@connectcapefear.com   Judy's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-budd-b3b2a99/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-budd-b3b2a99/)   CONNECT Community Involvement Directory website:  http://www.connectcapefear.com/ (www.connectcapefear.com)

Paula Vargas Beasley is a Hispanic REALTOR® working with Tidal Realty Partners powered by eXp Realty. Paula is a savvy Hispanic/Latin real estate broker who is fully bilingual in both Spanish and English.  Born in Colombia, and an emigrant to the United States, she has been in the Greater Wilmington market for most of her life and is passionate about helping others with real estate investing, home selling, and home buying needs. In her real estate business, she services Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw, Castle Hayne, Rocky Point, Jacksonville, Surf City, Holly Ridge, and surrounding areas in the Cape Fear North Carolina region! She is a proud member Latin American Business Council of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce! Paula is married and has a daughter. Paula's website:  https://paulavargasrealtor.com/ (https://paulavargasrealtor.com/) Paula's Facebook Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/paulavargasrealtor/ (https://www.facebook.com/paulavargasrealtor/) Paula's Instagram: @paulavargasrealtor

Ben Currin is CEO of Vantaca.   Vantaca's software and services deliver real ROI for association management companies while engaging and empowering the communities they serve.  Created with the user in mind, Vantaca software is where mobility, up-to-the-minute data, reporting, and analytics come together to deliver 360° value to the community association management industry.   As CEO, Ben's focus has been on building a successful company with a thriving culture that improves the lives and businesses of Vantaca's customers. Ben has been a member of Vantaca's leadership team since 2017, serving in various executive-level strategy and operational positions. Before Vantaca, Ben spent nearly a decade as a submarine officer and nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy where he successfully led sailors on operational deployments around the globe. Ben holds a B.S. in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy.   Vantaca website: https://www.vantaca.com/about-us (https://www.vantaca.com/about-us)   Ben Currin LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincurrin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincurrin/)

Tim Howard is the co-author of ‘The Mirror' book scheduled to be released in 2022. Tim is a Strategic Mindset Coach with The Man School. He is also a successful Homes for Heroes REALTOR with eXp Realty in the Wilmington, NC market. He served our nation as a US Army officer. He has led in many different types of organizations and enjoys helping other people. Ways to stay connected with the REFLECT The Life You Want™ podcast and it's host, Tim Howard: Easily listen to the podcast via your favorite platform:  https://reflect-the-life-you-wa.captivate.fm/ (https://reflect-the-life-you-wa.captivate.fm/) Follow Tim via Instagram: @timhowardthemirror Connect with Tim via LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/) Follow The Great Man's Legacy of The Man School:  https://www.facebook.com/timthemirrorman (https://www.facebook.com/timthemirrorman)

The Agent Mind is on a quest to define the perfect mindset, build wealth and live within your passions! This podcast is a way to document that journey for other real estate agents as TJ McGraw has meaningful, growth-oriented conversations with people. “Are my dreams even mine?” I asked myself this question at the end of yet another 70-hour workweek. I had missed my daughters' swim meets and soccer games just to get out there and chase the next transaction as a real estate agent. The funny thing was, the reason I became an agent in the first place was that I didn't want to work nights and weekends. Yet soon I found myself in the same hole every agent will eventually: the point where you're not thinking about your career, or your freedom, or your happiness. You're only thinking about the next transaction. I'm TJ McGraw, creator of the Agent Mind podcast. My aim is to help real estate agents break out of the same rut I was in.  I was trapped in a Groundhog Day loop of stress; my previous job as in the hospitality industry as an operations manager had been just as demanding. My personal life was suffering because of my job. And that was the point where I knew I had to stop looking outwards for only the next transaction, and actually, look inwards for once. How do we define our goals? Usually, we just adopt other people's – the simplest ones. Get the most money, buy the biggest car. We limit ourselves to one-dimensional thinking in a way that actually ends up hurting our bottom line. Yes, it may feel like you're earning more money, but if it means sacrificing an extra 30 hours a week of your time… are you really? What I find best is to let your entrepreneurial tendencies take over. Something that doesn't require your constant presence, but allows you to make passive income. This income feeds back into your perception of your day job, and all of a sudden you're okay with working fewer hours because you're making more money anyway. You end up richer not just in your bank account, but in your life.  Of course, this requires insight and self-discovery, which I'm only all too happy to help you with. To start redefining – and thus reclaiming – success for yourself, book a call with me today! Best, TJ McGraw 770-713-6368 http://calendly.com/the-agent-mind-book-tj (calendly.com/the-agent-mind-book-tj) TJ's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjmcgraw/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjmcgraw/)  Link to The Agent Mind Podcast:  https://the-agent-mind-podcast.castos.com/ (https://the-agent-mind-podcast.castos.com/)

Amanda Callaghan is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Angel Oak Home Loans LLC   Choosing an experienced lender is essential in today's purchase environment. With over 10 years of experience in home loans, Amanda has made it her personal commitment to provide her expertise and excellent service in the mortgage business. As a lending professional, Amanda specializes in VA, FHA, USDA, and Conventional Loans. In addition, she offers a portfolio suite of products to meet unique home loan needs, including Bank Statement, Investor Cash Flow, Asset Qualifier, and Prime Jumbo. Amanda respects that everyone comes with unique circumstances and she is ready to advise them on the very best way to meet their mortgage needs. Offering traditional loan products and a portfolio suite of programs enables her to help a larger population of people including those who did not think homeownership was a possibility.  Unlike much of her competition, Amanda provides innovative recommendations and assistance from the start of the application to the final settlement.   Amanda's website:  https://angeloakhomeloans.com/advisors/amandacallaghan/ (https://angeloakhomeloans.com/advisors/amandacallaghan/)   Amanda's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-callaghan-2925985a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-callaghan-2925985a/)

Team Latitude - When you have the passion to be at the forefront of changing lives and inspiring others. Team Latitude athletes represent the highest values of Latitude Pure Coaching (LPC). We are looking for athletes that are loyal members of the endurance community and that have the drive and passion to help continue to build it. Along with that we are looking for selfless athletes that strive to empower others daily. We are looking for athletes that understand that there is only so much we can do alone but there is nothing that we can't do if we are working together.   LPC Creed: LPC CREED I am only one person but I inspire many. My daily actions are driven by my purpose. My purpose is to build, inspire, motivate and give back to the community that has given me the opportunity to find myself. I will continue on my journey to uplift others and remind them that WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER. Morgon's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgon-latimore/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgon-latimore/) Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/latitudepurecoaching/ (https://www.facebook.com/latitudepurecoaching/) Website: http://www.lpurecoaching.com/ (http://www.LPureCoaching.com/)

Megan Kopka, CFP®, CRPC® What we do: Megan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, member and CEO of Kopka Financial LLC, an RIA firm. Kopka Financial specializes in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Megan drafts, designs, and implements plans for and with her clients by customizing each plan to each client while overlaying the best of financial practices and metrics. Financial planning is essential. After a plan is complete, then a client may choose to implement their financial plan with Kopka Financial's investment management. About Megan: Originally, a native Clevelander, both college and the weather brought Megan to North Carolina, where she graduated from ECU with a BS in Economics. Earning her CFP® designation and working with clients is a passion for Megan and a role where she is proud to serve. Serving as a trusted adviser is a close second for Megan to her role as a mother of two adult children. Her son Bruce is often "at sea" working in the maritime industry and her daughter, Jaden is attending UNC Charlotte. Megan is an active participant in the community; she is an advocate for the Modern Widows Club, Cape Fear Community and collaborates and guest speaks with numerous organizations and is a member and past Area Director for Wilmington Toast Masters.

David Reeser is Founder and CEO of opiAID. OpiAID creates innovative tools for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). Their software integrates into existing EHRs providing data analytics and other insights to support clinicians treating SUD. OpiAID supports clinicians' efforts to curb opioid abuse by giving them access to interpreted behavioral and health data that will help them simultaneously stop inappropriate drug seeking behavior while continuing to help patients with valid medical needs. A medically integrated, personalized substance abuse treatment model delivers quality care for those suffering from addiction, drug dependence, and co-occurring disorders. The top programs provide maintenance and medically supervised withdrawal to reach long-term abstinence.  MAT centers and other outpatient programs struggle to keep patients actively involved in their recovery process. A high percentage of patients drop out of programs after just one or two appointments.  OpiAID supports clinicians' efforts to curb opioid abuse by giving them access to interpreted behavioral and health data that will help them simultaneously stop inappropriate drug seeking behavior while continuing to help patients with valid medical needs. A medically integrated, personalized substance abuse treatment model delivers quality care for those suffering from addiction, drug dependence, and co-occurring disorders. The top programs provide maintenance and medically supervised withdrawal to reach long-term abstinence.  MAT centers and other outpatient programs struggle to keep patients actively involved in their recovery process. A high percentage of patients drop out of programs after just one or two appointments. David Reeser LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-reeser-423b8126/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-reeser-423b8126/)  opiAID website:  https://opiaid.tech/ (https://opiaid.tech/)

Jim Roberts has been helping cities develop and grow entrepreneur ecosystems to help entrepreneurs create a more diverse economy and grow better jobs for their citizens. Jim has 20 years of experience within North Carolina from an independent non-profit to economic development to university-based programs with success. Jim's personal Contributions to the Wilmington startup ecosystem since 2013: - Opened UNCW CIE Incubator, the first coworking space - started the Coastal Connect, the annual venture capital conference - started High Tide Breakfast, the predecessor to 1 Million Cups (same thing) - Brought NC IDEA to Wilmington as part of the statewide tour about the grant program - Brought NC Technology Association to host events (NEVER received a PENNY of support for work below from city, county, or state) Started the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington for monthly startup events to bring investors to the beach - 2nd highest attendance of any monthly startup event in All of North Carolina - Landed TWO NC IDEA Ecosystem Grants and Engage grants Started the Wilmington Angels for Local Entrepreneurs (WALE Angel Network) - Over $1 million invested in 16 startups Started the Wilmington Bunker Labs Chapter by raising $25,000 - North Carolina named Chapter of the Year two years in a row Brought First Flight Venture Center to Wilmington for SBIR grant training - This work helped OPIAID win a $275,000 NIH grant and helped them get match grant from state Started the Three Sips of Advice Podcast, one of the first business podcasts at beach Brought a new focus on media attention to the startup ecosystem with out of region coverage from Raleigh / Charleston / Nashville and Atlanta - 2nd most read article in Atlanta based Hypepotamus in 2021 - Top ten most-read articles in GrepBeat in 2020 and 2019 Brought a Michigan-based PBS TV show to film FIVE episodes in Wilmington for national media coverage. Advocate for Wilmington startups on statewide committees with NC IDEA, NCTA, and CED to help Wilmington win more grants, win more awards, and win more high-profile stage time at investor conferences. Helped recruit the EXPANSION of SUZY to Wilmington for the highest paying jobs at the coast in the MOST EXPENSIVE office / real estate in downtown. And now Wilmington is the 3rd best ecosystem in NCarolina and a globally ranked EMERGING ecosystem by Startup Genome for two years in a row. Jim Roberts LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-roberts-78b24b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-roberts-78b24b/) Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) website:  https://newilm.com/ (https://newilm.com/) NEW Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/NEWilm/ (https://www.facebook.com/NEWilm/)

In 2015, Clayton Gits discovered that he had cancer for the 2nd time. He was led to make a massive change in his real estate business and became determined to figure out how to own a business instead of the business-owning him. What he ultimately discovered is that, for many Real Estate professionals, there is a better way. He has not sold a house since 2017, and today he spends much of his time teaching and coaching other Real Estate professionals how to successfully scale their businesses while also having a life. He doesn't teach theory, he teaches exactly what his real estate company, Mission Realty, does on a daily basis to serve over 500+ families every year. They are on a mission! Clayton Gits is a Richmond native who has been selling real estate since 2005. From day one Clayton knew that he had found his professional passion. Not long after Clayton joined the Real Estate Industry the market began to shift and Clayton shifted right along with it - developing new strategies to help his clients be successful even in a tough real estate market. Clayton now has a fully integrated real estate team of 30+ Realtors, Digital Marketers, and Administrative Assistants to serve their clients' needs. Clayton is an entrepreneur, business coach, husband to wife Stephanie, and father to two daughters.   Mission Realty website: https://www.missionrealty.com/ (https://www.missionrealty.com/) Clayton Gits LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytongits/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytongits/) Clayton Gits Instagram page: @claytongits

Hey there, I'm Amy Conway! I help ambitious and powerful, single women boldly and confidently navigate the dating world while remaining 100% authentic and laser-focused on finding a dream relationship.  I have been on a journey of self-discovery for several years and I am deeply passionate about practicing personal growth, and coaching has always been a large part of my career. I spent nearly 20 years working as a Human Resources and Retail Executive for a Fortune 500 company. Over the years, I led large teams, managed multi-million dollar businesses, and supported thousands of employees. Now, I am dedicating 100% of my time to individuals who desire growth and are looking for a partner in their own personal and professional development journey. I am excited to work with you! Relationship Coaching Are you cultivating exceptional relationships in your life? Through relationship coaching, we can unlock how to build. a deeper and more meaningful connection within yourself and to the others in your life. Coaching can be ideal if you are seeking ways to better understand how you show up in relationships, including, the way you communicate and connect with others. As your coach, I will help you gain awareness into your personal needs and values and create healthier boundaries designed around what you want most from your relationships.   Leadership Coaching Managing and leading people is a great responsibility and can often feel more challenging than rewarding. As your leadership coach, I will help you better understand your leadership style, evaluate your relationships with your team, and focus on balancing your own needs along with those of your team. Self-awareness is key to professional success and having a partner who fully understands the struggles and rewards of leadership will offer you the benefits needed to becoming an exceptional leader that people are inspired to work alongside with both inside and outside of your company.    The Beloved Blonde Podcast - I am on a mission to change the ways women approach their dating life. Each week on the podcast, I talk about various topics all around dating, relationships, and the mindset needed to stay on track toward finding that dream relationship. We have some fun, we tell some stories, I share my own dating experiences, and reassure women everywhere we are all in this TOGETHER. Amy Elizabeth Company website: https://www.amyelizabethco.com/about (https://www.amyelizabethco.com/about)   The Beloved Blonde Podcast: https://thebelovedblonde.libsyn.com/ (https://thebelovedblonde.libsyn.com/)   Amy Conway's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyconwayscp/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyconwayscp/)

As the global leader in safety at work, DEKRA Insight is a consultant and business partner to many of the world's largest chemical, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, pharmaceutical, and agriculture companies. We bring a passionate, scientific approach to the process of guiding clients' evolution of their organizational culture and operational environments. Our collective knowledge and experience enable clients to mitigate risk to their employees, assets, and reputation in a quantifiable manner and in the process, to enhance business performance. DEKRA Insight represents the collective expertise of our legacy businesses, each an institution in safety: BST, Chilworth, RCI Safety, Optimus Seventh Generation, RoundTheClock Resources, and Russell Consulting. DEKRA Insight has over 500 employees in 22 offices and 16 countries. We are a service unit of DEKRA, a global leader in safety since 1925 with over 35,000 employees.   Jennifer's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mckelvey-64455123/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mckelvey-64455123/) Dekra website: https://www.dekra.us/ (https://www.dekra.us/)

Lisa Leath, SHRM-SCP, is the President of Leath HR Group and co-founder of WorkTok. She has been recognized with several awards in recent years, including two Coastal Entrepreneur Awards, a “40 under 40” and was named a 2020 Biz 100 Innovator. Before starting her own businesses, Lisa was VP, human resources for Alcami and prior to that, held several HR leadership positions across North Carolina with Corning, Inc. As an HR professional who partners closely with CEOs, she is always looking for ways to advance the business. Her philosophy in life is “Yes is the answer. What is the question?” Lisa prides herself in being philanthropic and involved! In the community, Lisa serves on numerous boards, including as Treasurer on the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's executive committee, supporting the chamber's mission: to position our community for prosperity by cultivating business growth. She also serves on the Communities in Schools of Cape Fear and Cape Fear Museum boards, and was previously the board chair for United Way of the Cape Fear Area. No matter the business or industry, the approach to her career has remained consistent – stay on the cutting edge of benchmarked best practices, then tailor “next practice” HR solutions to specific industries and situations. She has a reputation for building great processes and strategic direction for demanding clients. Lisa is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management and a proud Penn Stater. Endorsed ~700 times on LinkedIn by colleagues for HR expertise. Strengths Finder Top 5: Maximizer, Woo, Positivity, Strategic, Arranger.   DiSC: D, i Leath HR Group Website:  https://leathhrgroup.com/ (https://leathhrgroup.com/) Lisa Leath LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-leathhrgroup/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-leathhrgroup/) Leath HR Group Instagram: @leathhr

Dell Allen is a Loan Officer at North State Bank. She is also Tim Howard's Homes for Heroes Lender Partner. Dell's Background: I've been helping families and individuals call the Wilmington area home for twenty-five years and counting. I love Wilmington and our surrounding communities.  Outside of the Office:  You'll find me in the sunshine! I enjoy camping, hiking, boating, and most anything that is outdoors. What I enjoy most about Wilmington: The wonderful “hometown” feel in our community.   Favorite place to go: The beach, of course! Dell's Involvement In the Community:Surfers Healing Autism Society of North Carolina (Coastal NC Run/Walk) Active member of Scott's Hill Baptist Church Volunteer with Welcome Home Angel Home For Heroes Lender  Dell Allen's website:  https://www.northstatebank.com/north-state-bank-mortgage/dell-allen (https://www.northstatebank.com/north-state-bank-mortgage/dell-allen) Dell Allen's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dellallen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dellallen/) Dell Allen's Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/vdellallen (https://www.facebook.com/vdellallen)   Helping you to live a life of greatness!  

About Maria Abbe: I'm Maria. And for years I struggled with an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression. I still wrestle with the last two, but my, have we come a long way.  So that's why I'm here. To share my story with you. Along my journey, I've fallen madly in love with Jesus, running, and mental health awareness.  Now, I'm an RRCA certified run coach, writer, and speaker who advocates for mental health awareness and a holistic approach to life.  Join me, as we piece life together, one run at a time.   Running Myself Together website:  https://www.runningmyselftogether.com/ (https://www.runningmyselftogether.com/)   Instagram: @runningmyselftogether   Maria Abbe LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-abbe/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-abbe/)

Charryse Johnson is the founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness. It was created out of a desire to offer individuals and families comprehensive and collaborative support and care. Research affirms the unique balance between mind, body, and spirit. Thus, to address one without the other is managing symptoms, versus improving wellbeing. As a client, you will have the opportunity to explore the unique intersection between your past and present while designing a more accurate and authentic picture of what you want for your future. In her work, therapy is viewed as a collaborative process and offers an integrated approach in which values, the search for meaning, and the power of choice are central focuses. It is her desire to offer a nonjudgemental environment that provides support, encouragement, and practical skills. Professional BackgroundMrs.Johnson holds a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, an M.A. in Professional Counseling, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Trauma and Crisis. Some of her most recent work has supported corporate professionals at Microsoft Corporation in Charlotte, NC, and conducted international research geared toward reducing the stigma around mental health. In addition, she is a strong community advocate and has been a contributor on local radio, social media, television, and https://vimeo.com/349152915?ref=em-share (documentaries). As a clinician, Mrs. Johnson has worked with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. Due to her own experience and training, Mrs. Johnson is expressly adept at helping individuals in both corporate and liturgical settings navigate challenging life transitions, past hurts, burnout, and managing work-life balance. Charryse has been extensively trained in the Unified Treatment Protocol which uses evidence-based approaches and transdiagnostic modalities in the treatment of disordered eating. Past clinical work has also provided experience in partial hospitalization day treatment, intensive outpatient, and group therapy settings. As a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and Level 1 Embodied practitioner she often integrates mindfulness and somatic work to help clients work through what they're experiencing, not just in their minds but in their bodies. This may be carried out through private yoga sessions or in-session experiential techniques centered around Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mrs. Johnson works with both male and female clients, is a certified Prepare/Enrich marriage facilitator, and also has specialized training in trauma through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). It only takes a few minutes of interaction to see where the core of her deepest contentment lies. Charryse's conversations are often centered around the funny moments within her ever-evolving role as a wife and mother. Contact her today! 980-701-4192 charryse@jadeintegrativewellness.com Jade Integrative Wellness website: https://jadeintegrativewellness.com/ (https://jadeintegrativewellness.com/) Charryse Johnson LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charryse/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charryse/)