Podcasts about affiliate relations

It's bonus time! Charli has Brian Henry on to talk about ASPE!Brian Henry is the Sr. Director of Affiliate Relations & Education for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He has 35 years in the Municipal, Fire, HVAC, and Plumbing industry.He is married to Christine (35 yrs), with three children, Ethan(30), Allie(28), Audrey(14). Along with spending family time at the beach with the family, umpiring baseball is a passion. CHECK OUT ASPERead up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC at the Colorado School of Mines Nov 12th and 13th.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com   

The IIA has released a Global Risk in Focus report series, which surveyed internal audit leaders around the world to determine the top risks impacting their regions. In the last episode, we discussed the findings with Executive Vice President of Global of Strategy and Affiliate Relations, Javier Faleato. In this episode we'll discuss how internal auditors can leverage that information for planning and strengthening relationships with stakeholders. Get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube. IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content at Podcasts and Video from The IIA.

Going global: The IIA's EVP of Affiliate Relations and Global Advocacy, Javier Faleato, gives a preview of The IIA's 2023 International Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands.  Diversity, equity and inclusion are in focus as Dolapo Adedeji, Managing Director, Internal Audit and Financial Advisory at Protiviti and Shalim Matos, CFO at the Atlanta Institute of Internal Auditors, share their powerful perspectives on the Benefits and Impact of DEI. Driving Change: Laura LeBlanc of The Internal Audit Foundation speaks with Amy Fread, Senior Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory at Deloitte about Internal Audit's Role in Driving Diversity Equity & Inclusion.  BONUS Member Content IIA members gain exclusive access to an extended version with bonus content including: The Benefits of DEI: Learn strategies to promote, support and celebrate DEI. Driving Diversity and DEI:Guests share leading practices for recruiting inclusive talent. Visit: www.theiia.org for more information. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are not specifically those of Deloitte or the IIA, but refer generally to the Internal Audit profession. This video is not a substitute for professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. Deloitte and the IIA shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this video.

We hear a lot in educational circles about preparing today's youth for the future, most often in terms of increasing academic scores and achievements, but Destination Imagination casts an even wider net, by inspiring and equipping Kindergartners - 12th graders to imagine, innovate and collaboratively problem solve, with peers, while focusing on STEAM challenges. Some of the Social Emotional values that naturally develop for kids when they participate in Destination Imagination challenges include collaboration, respect, perseverance, and integrity… and in the short time we had for this conversation, we were able to dig deep into how those values are evoked and exercised. The leadership team at Destination Imagination (DI) is self-described as small but mighty. It was my extreme good fortune to share conversation with Adam Law, who currently serves as Director of Affiliate Relations, and who grew up participating in DI challenges, year after year. His enthusiasm is deep and deeply contagious. From the DESTINATION IMAGINATION website: We inspire young people to imagine and innovate today so they become the creative and collaborative leaders of tomorrow. As parents and educators, our most important goal is to prepare our kids for the future. In Destination Imagination (DI), students work together in teams to solve open-ended STEAM challenges designed to teach the creative process. Why is that important? The creative process is a step-by-step approach that helps students better understand problems and ask better questions, come up with solutions, learn from failure, and celebrate their achievements. In going through this process, kids learn vital life and career skills—creative thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, and collaborative problem-solving—that help them feel empowered and set them up for success in their future. Each Challenge season, we produce one Early Learning Team Challenge designed for preschool through 2nd grade. Early Learning teams will work over several weeks or months on a solution or presentation, which they will present at a DI tournament for feedback, kudos and standing ovations! These teams will not be ranked or scored in any way. And here's the link to the Big Picture SEL Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BigPictureSocialEmotionaLifeskillsPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nini-white/message

Today, I'm having a conversation with my friend, Simone Griffin. We're talking about the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade and some of the considerations that we have in our own lives is the importance of economic freedom for women.   Simone and Leisa shares with us their insights:    Simone: The more we can stop, quiet the noise, not listen to divide, and figure out - 'Okay, what are you actually; what is your experience; what is your lived experience? I think the better we can do. But that is not promoted right now. That's very high. And the other side of it is, far too many of us live in very segregated societies with which we interact with only those that we know that are just lots of guts. That does not foster growth at all. And, again this goes beyond politics. This is just individuals here. If I never took the opportunity to get to know you then I am not going to understand life from your perspective. Doesn't mean I'm going to adopt. Maybe/maybe not. But I can at least learn from you. And unfortunately, we're so in our own little bubbles often. And I will include myself in this unless I remember to snap out of it. We remain in our bubbles and that allows us to divide even more. We just have to be mindful of that.        Leisa: The idea that we can honor and respect one another's beliefs and values. They don't have to be our own, but that doesn't mean that we don't respect them. And that, perhaps, is why we're so passionate about the divisiveness. I mean passionate not in a good way. Like because we're watching people that were pretty darn certain if they were putting a room as tending a party together, they could find plenty of things that would connect them and allow them to be like we are so similar. And yet there are a few beliefs that are different. But the idea that those beliefs start to govern the whole. What's different about us governs us versus what's similar about us. That is what I think we're witnessing in this country...   Simone Griffin believes that everyone holds the power and capacity to become financially successful and sustainable.   Simone currently serves as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for HomeFree-USA, where she oversees compliance, federal and private funding, and Congressional advocacy for 53 affiliate organizations nationwide. She also implements federal government grants, as well as those from various funders and private banks. Throughout the housing crisis, Simone managed a program which acquired, renovated and sold foreclosed homes to low-to-moderate income families. During her tenure, the program placed over 412 first time homebuyers into newly refurbished homes.   Prior to becoming Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Simone served as Executive Director of the HomeFree-USA Homeownership Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In that role, she provided oversight and guidance to a team of Homeownership Advisors and Support Staff in general operations and the execution of foreclosure counseling, homebuyers' education, downpayment qualification, and the acquisition, renovation, and sale of bank-owned homes in Metro Atlanta. She also headed all local marketing and advertising initiatives.   Prior to joining HomeFree-USA Simone served as Director of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF, Inc) Student Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and SHOP For Wealth. Both programs were designed to encourage homeownership and wealth building opportunities among students at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over three years, Simone visited and worked with 60 colleges and universities. 10 students went on to purchase a home within one year of college graduation, and hundreds more took the first steps to repairing their credit and building wealth.   In her 20 year career in housing and financial services, Simone has seen what has worked, what hasn't, and the best ways to ensure a win-win-win for the consumer, mortgage industry and government. She's been on the ground serving Americans during incredibly pivotal times, and fully believes that we all win when we find the common ground.   Learn more about Simone:   Website: https://homefreeusa.org   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-griffin

Today, I am continuing the series with Simone Griffin. We are talking about inflation today because I feel like it's such an important topic especially when not everyone understands what's going on. We see it at the gas station. We see it at the grocery store. So how can we help ourselves in planning for the shifts that are happening with our money?  What can we do to take good care of ourselves financially with so much uncertainty surrounding us?  I love talking to Simone about these sorts of things. And, I hope you enjoy this and many future episodes where we talk about timely topics that can make a difference in your life. Enjoy.   Simone and Leisa shares with us their insights:    Leisa: You and I both know that we want that. No matter what, for everyone, we want everyone to be feeling like you're living a beautiful life but what's it going to take to have a beautiful life and maybe it costs less. Looking for free alternatives for things, whenever possible, you know, because there are free things. And then I think the other thing that could help is coming to terms with your values and your priorities and getting so crystal clear of what's most important and what's least important. And then those things that are least important, perhaps, are the things that drop off. But any other thoughts that you have?    Simone Griffin: It's so funny you said pretty much what I was going to say in terms of prioritizing. And, you know, I think that there's so much happening in the world we're going to take it outside of money and put it into the world. There's so much happening in the world, and just so much, and not just based on the news, saying. But also what's happening in our lives that I think it's really important not to feel like you're sacrificing. So really still live your very best life. But look for ways that you don't necessarily have to spend more money and or prioritize what is the most important thing, what brings you joy - real joy, real fulfillment. And I even wrote this thinking - no pun intended. But being very mindful about your millions and making sure that you are really looking at - 'All right, is this really serving my true fulfillment. Like is this bringing me absolute pleasure in doing it?' And if it doesn't, don't do it, especially if it costs a lot of money. You know, don't do it, but if you find something that brings you sheer like I love every minute of this. Keep doing that. Number one, figure out what can you can let go of so that you can have that more.   Leisa: Oh it's so good. It's so healthy for the body craves. Most of us are deprived of two things - air and water. And we can get by with less than we need. So we don't know that is actually not optimal. But if you can spend more time breathing and focusing on your breath and getting really oxygenated. And drink more water and feel what it feels like to have more water in your system. It's amazing.    Simone Griffin: And your skin looks better as a result of it. Just gives us better and so many different things. It's funny, the more we take care of ourselves in simple ways, the more they'll show up in a manner that maybe we won't need as many facials or you know other things that are costing us a lot of money. And even I will tell you guys, one hack and everybody doesn't love walking or running. But if you get out in the morning and you just go walking that does not cost any money, number one. It doesn't cost any money other than the cost of your sneakers.   Simone: I think that there's so many things that we can do. We don't have control over inflation. We don't have control over all of this stuff. But we do have control over what we do every day. And I just want to reiterate what Leisa and I are both saying is we do not want you to sacrifice or feel a level of lack in life just because you're looking for ways to combat inflation in your house. Would you agree?    Leisa Peterson: 100%! Now, I feel like this is a really important conversation that we might not be economists. But we have limited - we have been around the block a few times. We're just sharing that. We just don't want you to be caught in a situation where you feel like you have no choices. We want you to always be looking at where are your choices. And making decisions about money, learning more about money, helps us to feel more empowered with money. And we want you feeling empowered because the only place that any of us are going to feel like that we could live an optimal life is from a place of empowerment. Not from a place of feeling like we're a victim to the system.   Leisa: I just want to put something out there that also never hesitate for asking for help. Like, if you ever get stuck or you feel like you can't come up with options - like think to yourself, who might have a different perspective. They're not maybe in my situation, but who can I go to - to get resources. And that can be food, and you know, the resources as far as things you actually need asking for help. But it can also be mindset shifts or ways to look at your situation differently. They give you possibility rather than scarcity and getting caught in the scarcity trap. Does that make sense, Simone?    Simone: It does, it does. It brings up the notion of I'm willing to see things differently. And the more we can be willing to see things differently in a positive way, the more apt we are to be able to move forward and do put ourselves in a better position.   Simone Griffin believes that everyone holds the power and capacity to become financially successful and sustainable.   Simone currently serves as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for HomeFree-USA, where she oversees compliance, federal and private funding, and Congressional advocacy for 53 affiliate organizations nationwide. She also implements federal government grants, as well as those from various funders and private banks. Throughout the housing crisis, Simone managed a program which acquired, renovated and sold foreclosed homes to low-to-moderate income families. During her tenure, the program placed over 412 first time homebuyers into newly refurbished homes.   Prior to becoming Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Simone served as Executive Director of the HomeFree-USA Homeownership Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In that role, she provided oversight and guidance to a team of Homeownership Advisors and Support Staff in general operations and the execution of foreclosure counseling, homebuyers' education, downpayment qualification, and the acquisition, renovation, and sale of bank-owned homes in Metro Atlanta. She also headed all local marketing and advertising initiatives.   Prior to joining HomeFree-USA Simone served as Director of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF, Inc) Student Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and SHOP For Wealth. Both programs were designed to encourage homeownership and wealth building opportunities among students at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over three years, Simone visited and worked with 60 colleges and universities. 10 students went on to purchase a home within one year of college graduation, and hundreds more took the first steps to repairing their credit and building wealth.   In her 20 year career in housing and financial services, Simone has seen what has worked, what hasn't, and the best ways to ensure a win-win-win for the consumer, mortgage industry and government. She's been on the ground serving Americans during incredibly pivotal times, and fully believes that we all win when we find the common ground.   Learn more about Simone:   Website: https://homefreeusa.org   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-griffin

Today, I'm speaking about self-advocacy with my friend, client Simone Griffin. I've invited Simone to come on the show today to tell us more about herself because we're going to be having more conversations together about money, net worthiness, financial self-care, and so much more. Simone works in the financial services industry and today, we're talking about this advocacy question - how can we take better care of ourselves? What does it look like? And, you'll hear more about Simone and her story. I think you'll be really inspired to think about your own relationship with money and so much more. Enjoy.   Simone shares with us her insights:    ...the ability to start her own business, and she was like you really need somebody in your corner saying - "You can do this! Go for it..." I mean everybody does, my dad did it and she did. And so, thank goodness, that she had him. And so as a result, I don't know. I don't remember my parents ever working for anybody else. That has been a wonderful ride for me as their kid. But I have also seen the downside of entrepreneurialism if I'm mansell downsize, the stress downside, the other downside as leading the upside. There are in there, a lot... But one thing I've realized is people over glamorized entrepreneurialism, number one. Number two, it is not for everybody. And I really think, it's important to, that kind of goes with the over glamorization, we just say - "Well, I'm just going to go when you know start my own business." You just don't understand the nuances of starting a business, which is why working with people like Leisa and and other business coaches are so important. Because there's so much we don't know in starting a business. And then you've got things that just come up new opportunities, new tools, new this, new that. What happens when you don't know something because we're not good at everything...   And it gives you that opportunity to truly check out for five to six days. And I consider it a massive gift to myself. I don't even consider it an option anymore, because the one year I didn't do it 2020, of course, because of the pandemic, I was like - "Oh, this is something good." It's a reminder of know you really need to take that time and so Kirk started coming with me. And at first, he was like I don't get why you do this every year, but he was like - "Oh, I get it now... I could do this. I could relax have a lot." And so we, it is a great way to check out and to just enjoy time by myself. If he doesn't go or with him if he does go. I'll invite friends, but if they don't go it's fine. I will go by myself because the point is for me to have five days, where I can just chill out and not think of anything, and it has been everything. It is not every vacation, you know, we're probably going to go to London and a couple of weeks and that's going to be an active vacation. I'm not going to fit anywhere next to the water. We're going to go and tour the site. But you do need that one time, where you can just say - "It's just me and looking up at the sky and I truly appreciate that every year."   I was taught to go after all your dreams. But I wasn't necessarily taught that, and this is how much when you put a price tag on it, this is how much you want to figure out the worth and the value to tell you figured out. So I struggled with that, for years, and I think most women struggle with that. And now, it's just a matter of okay "I'm learning my lessons. I'm growing as a result of it." And how can we impart that to other women, especially. And I'm not going to only - I don't want to only say women, because I think men have their own set of issues. I don't want to make it seem like men are not a part of this kind of financial money struggle too. I do think that they approached it differently. So that's why I'm not really speaking about me. I'm more than you know, but I think that I know I needed to learn a lot more about net worthiness. And why I need to go out and advocate for myself. And I'm still learning that lesson. But I'm growing and I'm getting more and more confident every day and I'm understanding the value that I provide in my workplace. And I think, that will only continue, and especially through these conversations, because I learned through as we talked about earlier, asking other people questions. And understanding how they did it.   ...But, so I just perfectly content living her Solange's life. She's got this massive group of fans who love her; love her integrity; love her everything and it will be like I will follow the lines to hills and back. Is this beyond Beyonce's saying level fandom? No, not in terms of numbers, but in terms of fierceness and devotion and love for her work and integrity that's what Solange has. And so I always, I think about them, and I think about how they have champion each other. And I think about how different they are, even though they are the same genre which is music. And I always say you know what, my parents may - may be Beyonce maybe they are, but I can be a damn good Solange, okay, my own personal Solange. And that is a hell of a good life too. And it doesn't mean that Beyonce's life is the only life there is. And I think people think that that's the only life there is. It is a life and it's a good life. It's just not the only life and maybe it's not mine and maybe I'm neither Solange's, nor Beyonce's, completely not... I'm no longer competing. I've accepting myself as I am. That's really the whole point and that's what I admire about you.   Absolutely and especially because you know, going back to the principal topic of money being a tool, there are so many ways that we can utilize it and implement it in our lives, one way or the other. And it says, I hate to use or going into social issues. I do hate to use it. But it's like a hammer, you know how people will talk about hammers and kill people like guns it's not quite the same. But a hammer can be used to either build a house or tear it to shreds or hurt somebody. We choose. Money is very much the same way and we can figure out what we want to do with our money to support the world with which we want to see. And hopefully if we can do that, while also being understanding of what other people are experiencing in the world and understanding that there's really nothing to fear...   Simone Griffin believes that everyone holds the power and capacity to become financially successful and sustainable.   Simone currently serves as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for HomeFree-USA, where she oversees compliance, federal and private funding, and Congressional advocacy for 53 affiliate organizations nationwide. She also implements federal government grants, as well as those from various funders and private banks. Throughout the housing crisis, Simone managed a program which acquired, renovated and sold foreclosed homes to low-to-moderate income families. During her tenure, the program placed over 412 first time homebuyers into newly refurbished homes.   Prior to becoming Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Simone served as Executive Director of the HomeFree-USA Homeownership Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In that role, she provided oversight and guidance to a team of Homeownership Advisors and Support Staff in general operations and the execution of foreclosure counseling, homebuyers' education, downpayment qualification, and the acquisition, renovation, and sale of bank-owned homes in Metro Atlanta. She also headed all local marketing and advertising initiatives.   Prior to joining HomeFree-USA Simone served as Director of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF, Inc) Student Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and SHOP For Wealth. Both programs were designed to encourage homeownership and wealth building opportunities among students at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over three years, Simone visited and worked with 60 colleges and universities. 10 students went on to purchase a home within one year of college graduation, and hundreds more took the first steps to repairing their credit and building wealth.   In her 20 year career in housing and financial services, Simone has seen what has worked, what hasn't, and the best ways to ensure a win-win-win for the consumer, mortgage industry and government. She's been on the ground serving Americans during incredibly pivotal times, and fully believes that we all win when we find the common ground.   Learn more about Simone:   Website: https://homefreeusa.org   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-griffin

The mother-daughter duo, Pamela Hirsch and Nicole Lawson, are the Co-founders of Baby Quest Foundation, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization. Baby Quest Foundation helps people start families by providing financial assistance to those who can't afford the high costs of alternative means of conception such as IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Pamela Hirsch brings over 15 years of business expertise as Co-founder of Baby Quest Foundation. Before co-founding the non-profit, Pamela was one of the original franchise owners of The Princeton Review, a national test preparation company. In 1993, INC Magazine included Pamela in the Top 500 List of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Pamela holds a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from the University of Illinois and received her Master's in French from Santa Clara University. Nicole Lawson holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Arizona and spent over 10 years of her career as a television executive. As Director of Affiliate Relations for Fox Broadcasting Company, Nicole oversaw liaisons between network and local affiliates. In 2011, Nicole left the entertainment industry to explore the third-party reproduction sector by working as a case manager for Alternative Conceptions. She later launched Abundant Beginnings Co., a surrogacy agency through which she guides people through the process of becoming surrogates or intended parents. Pamela and Nicole join us today to discuss how Baby Quest Foundation and Abundant Beginnings are spreading hope and assistance to people hoping to start and grow families. They recount how Nicole's pregnancy journey sparked the inspiration behind co-founding Abundant Beginnings and Baby Quest Foundation. They discuss how Pamela's business experience helped her navigate fiscal responsibility during Baby Quest's early stages. They also share the importance of surrogacy access and education and outline how Entreprenistas can get involved in the mission of Baby Quest and Abundant Beginnings. “Run the foundation as if it were a for-profit company with lower overhead costs being fiscally responsible.” - Pamela Hirsch If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Nicole's experience with third-party reproduction and how it led her to launch her own business Why the process of getting a surrogate can be lonely The year Baby Quest and Abundant Beginnings were born Pamela's early lessons from setting up and starting a non-profit Leaving the entertainment industry and Nicole's first steps toward founding Abundant Beginnings The process of applying for a grant and how Entreprenistas can get involved in Baby Quest's work How COVID-19 has impacted grant applications for Baby Quest How donating to a foundation like Baby Quest can help companies What a surrogacy agency is, how it works, and the Abundant Beginnings business model Marketing strategies and challenges for a surrogacy agency How the media has shaped the public's perception of third-party reproduction Resources Mentioned: App: Zoom Our Favorite Quotes: “In every miscarriage, you remember the exact place you were in and the emotions you were carrying. It's difficult for women to get out of that negative space.” - Nicole Lawson “Being a workaholic doesn't hurt, but it did for me because I didn't delegate as much as I should. I didn't separate or balance work and life.” - Pamela Hirsch “Starting a business is always challenging, but running an agency and helping others honestly and ethically is rewarding.” - Nicole Lawson Connect with Pamela Hirsch: Baby Quest Foundation Baby Quest Foundation on Instagram Baby Quest Foundation on Facebook Baby Quest Foundation on Twitter Baby Quest Foundation on YouTube Pamela Hirsch on LinkedIn Connect with Nicole Lawson: Abundant Beginnings Co. Abundant Beginnings Co. on Instagram Abundant Beginnings Co. on Facebook Abundant Beginnings Co. on Twitter Nicole Lawson on LinkedIn If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! 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The mother-daughter duo, Pamela Hirsch and Nicole Lawson, are the Co-founders of Baby Quest Foundation, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization. Baby Quest Foundation helps people start families by providing financial assistance to those who can't afford the high costs of alternative means of conception such as IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Pamela Hirsch brings over 15 years of business expertise as Co-founder of Baby Quest Foundation. Before co-founding the non-profit, Pamela was one of the original franchise owners of The Princeton Review, a national test preparation company. In 1993, INC Magazine included Pamela in the Top 500 List of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Pamela holds a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from the University of Illinois and received her Master's in French from Santa Clara University. Nicole Lawson holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Arizona and spent over 10 years of her career as a television executive. As Director of Affiliate Relations for Fox Broadcasting Company, Nicole oversaw liaisons between network and local affiliates. In 2011, Nicole left the entertainment industry to explore the third-party reproduction sector by working as a case manager for Alternative Conceptions. She later launched Abundant Beginnings Co., a surrogacy agency through which she guides people through the process of becoming surrogates or intended parents. Pamela and Nicole join us today to discuss how Baby Quest Foundation and Abundant Beginnings are spreading hope and assistance to people hoping to start and grow families. They recount how Nicole's pregnancy journey sparked the inspiration behind co-founding Abundant Beginnings and Baby Quest Foundation. They discuss how Pamela's business experience helped her navigate fiscal responsibility during Baby Quest's early stages. They also share the importance of surrogacy access and education and outline how Entreprenistas can get involved in the mission of Baby Quest and Abundant Beginnings. “Run the foundation as if it were a for-profit company with lower overhead costs being fiscally responsible.” - Pamela Hirsch If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Nicole's experience with third-party reproduction and how it led her to launch her own businessWhy the process of getting a surrogate can be lonelyThe year Baby Quest and Abundant Beginnings were bornPamela's early lessons from setting up and starting a non-profitLeaving the entertainment industry and Nicole's first steps toward founding Abundant BeginningsThe process of applying for a grant and how Entreprenistas can get involved in Baby Quest's workHow COVID-19 has impacted grant applications for Baby QuestHow donating to a foundation like Baby Quest can help companiesWhat a surrogacy agency is, how it works, and the Abundant Beginnings business modelMarketing strategies and challenges for a surrogacy agencyHow the media has shaped the public's perception of third-party reproduction Resources Mentioned: App: ZoomEntreprenista/Baby Quest Grant Our Favorite Quotes: “In every miscarriage, you remember the exact place you were in and the emotions you were carrying. It's difficult for women to get out of that negative space.” - Nicole Lawson“Being a workaholic doesn't hurt, but it did for me because I didn't delegate as much as I should. I didn't separate or balance work and life.” - Pamela Hirsch“Starting a business is always challenging,

The Money Fit Show Episode #24 The Teen Girl’s Gotta-Have-It Guide to Money Guest Name: Variny Yim About the Guest: Director of Partner and Affiliate Relations with the JumpStart Coalition Variny Yim helped to write The Teen Girl's Gotta-Have-It Guide to Money: "Getting Smart About Making It, Saving It, and Spending It!" In this podcast, she steps host, Todd Christensen, through the 5 TEENS tips for parents to help their teenage children learn about the everyday occurrences of financial issues in their lives. If you’re ready to make money discussions with your teen less stressful, less guilt-ridden, and more products, listen in on this episode. How working in the field of finance led to learning more about money How Variny got involved in helping to write about money and children The Acronym WALLET tips for Teens TEENS: Talk, Example, Educate, News, and Support TALK: Take advantage of everyday opportunities to bring money-related issues to teen’s attention EXAMPLE: Try to be a positive role model EDUCATE: Don’t be afraid to keep learning about money and even sharing struggles and opportunities with your kids NEWS: Encourage your children to access current events SUPPORT: Help your child to build new skills or explore their passions Links referred to in the episode, and how to connect with the guest, Variny Yim: Variny Yim’s Home Page Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy The Teen Girl’s Gotta-Have-It Guide to Money Jessica Blatt books Jump$tart Clearinghouse Gas Pipeline Hackers Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money Subscribe to the Money Fit Show today wherever you get your podcasts! You can also find us at moneyfit.org/podcast We would appreciate it if you would click the star or thumbs up to give us a like for today’s episode. Connect with the Money Fit Show: Twitter: @MoneyFitbyDRS Facebook: MoneyFitbyDRS Email: Podcast@MoneyFit.org

Adam Law, Director of Affiliate Relations, describes Huddles - an online feature that enables DI volunteers to network, brainstorm, and share with volunteers from around the world. Adam tells us more about how to access Huddles in the Resource Area, how to host  your own, and suggests some topics to discuss in a Huddle!   For assistance with Huddles or another part of your experience as a Team Manager, contact us at volunteer@dihq.org.   Music Attribution: A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winners License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

44. Michael Smith - Black Voices “You get you're undervalued and marginalized out the gate just because people just rely on their stereotypes. So, it means that you have to constantly do that extra work of trying to break and prove people's preconceptions wrong. And that's a weight that you have to carry with you throughout your entire life.”    Guest Info: Michael Smith is a recognized thought leader in brand marketing, content development and production, OTT digital streaming, and podcasting, known for providing strategic vision and inspirational, collaborative leadership in the development and launch of media content and brands that have continually leveraged the new ways people consume content across an increasingly diverse audience population. As Chief Marketing Officer at NPR he Leads a team responsible for brand strategy, marketing, communications, public relations, creative services, audience research and analytics, consumer products, and brand extensions and licensing.  NPR produces America's most listened to daily news audio news and information content including the top 2 radio news magazine shows and 8 of the top 20 podcasts. Prior to joining NPR, Smith served as SVP, GM Digital Channels for Scripps Networks, where he developed strategies to reach younger and more diverse audiences on new digital streaming platforms. Before that, Smith was SVP, GM Cooking Channel and Food Category Brand Extensions. In that role, he oversaw marketing, brand strategy and programming for the Cooking Channel, a network he helped create and launch. Before Cooking Channel, Smith was SVP Marketing, Creative and Brand Strategy for Food Network. He also worked in various marketing roles with Disney Channel both domestically and in Asia. Smith's media career began in Affiliate Relations with CBS, working to strengthen relationships between local stations and the national network. He served on the boards of Food Bank for New York and the International Radio and Television Society. Smith earned his MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and received his bachelor's degree in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University.   Favorite Quote:   “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  ― Maya Angelou   Resources: Michael Smith on LinkedIn NPR Celebrates 50th Anniversary NPR Programs NPR CMO Announcement San Francisco Chronicle  Insider Interviews w/ E.B. Moss Podcast  Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Urges Execs to Step Out of Their Comfort Zone" Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Promises Truth and Diverse Audience Reach" Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends. McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel  + Travel management, Live events  Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering  Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression   Credits: Michael Smith, Sheep Jam Productions

Common HIPAA Violations in Dental PracticesDanielle is the Director, Affiliate Relations at PCIHIPAA. The company helps prevent catastrophic losses that are often caused by regulatory non-compliance, human error, and data breaches. Danielle talks about the most common HIPAA and compliance errors she sees in practices and how they can be prevented, or what action steps can be taken today to help solve the issue quickly and efficiently.To learn more about PCIHIPAA, Click HereTo Find and Listen to all of The Dental Brief episodes visit:  dentalbrief.comOur Sponsor: OmniPremier.com

Dr. Ono attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and graduate education. While at Indiana University, Dr. Ono served as a clinical instructor and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honor fraternity. Giving back with volunteer service to both the community and profession is a powerful calling. Dr. Ono was the Founder and Chair of the Minnesota Vision Project, which provided eye examinations and spectacles patients without adequate eye care insurance coverage. He currently volunteers in many public health eye care programs including the Millionair Club Charity Eye Clinic in Seattle for homeless individuals (http://www.millionairclub.org/how-we-help), InfantSEE for infants under 12-months of age (http://www.infantsee.org/) and Vision USA (http://www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/) for under-insured patients. In addition, Dr. Ono served as the Senior Warden and Vestry (board) member at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish. Dr. Ono is an active member with his professional associations at the state, regional and national level. He currently serves as the Executive Chair of the Affiliate Relations and Membership Group and Chair of the Membership Development Committee of the AOA and Washington State Director of GWCO. Dr. Ono’s other leadership positions include President of GWCO, President of the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW), President of the Pierce County Optometric Society and Trustee and Membership Chair of OPW.  The Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Optometrists has recognized Dr. Ono as one of the top optometric physicians in America. His awards include the AOA President’s Award, OPW Jack Hale (Lifetime Achievement) Award, OPW Optometric Physician of the Year, OPW President’s Distinguished Service Award and the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) President’s Award.   

This was a message preached especially for ministers, elders, and deacons -and their wives and families- at the opening evening worship service of the RPCGA's -Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly- New Geneva Presbytery, convened at Reformation Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan, WI, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. PECA is in Affiliate Relations with the RPCGA and is working on joining the denomination. -Visit www.rpcga.org-.--In Galatians 6-9, Paul calls you to never give up on serving Christ's Church, because you will enjoy spiritual harvests. Keep planting and watering the seeds of Christ's Church, even though it exhausts you. Keep in mind that you are not working in the fields by yourself. Keep trusting you will be rewarded seasonally, and most handsomely at the Final Harvest- Keep Your Hands to the Plow.

The Rev. Todd Ruddell of Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church in Wylie Texas preached for PECA while Pastor was on semi-sabbatical. PECA is in Affiliate Relations with and seeking Fraternal Relations with CCRPC's denomination, the Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly. This sermon was part one of two for the Lord's Day, entitled -If I Wash Thee Not Thou Hast No Part with Me, Intro.-

The Rev. Todd Ruddell of Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church in Wylie Texas preached for PECA while Pastor was on semi-sabbatical. PECA is in Affiliate Relations with and seeking Fraternal Relations with CCRPC's denomination, the Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly. This sermon was part two for the Lord's Day, entitled -If I Wash Thee Not Thou Hast No Part with Me.-

Mary Walton, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a New Practitioner Member and on the ASHP Commission on Affiliate Relations. In this episode, she outlines what steps she took to earn a residency that matched with her career interests, along the way, she landed eight residency interviews and found time for family and friends through the process. Here's how she did it.  Free book Friday 9/27/2019: Strong Residency Letter of Intent https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Residency-Letter-Intent-Interviewed-ebook/dp/B07Y29XGYQ/  

Jason Murphy is SanMar’s Strategic Manager of Affiliate Relations — though we like calling him our decoration expert. The Decorator Relations Team he’s part of works with the embroiderers, screen printers and other decorators to find solutions to challenges they may have in their shops. Want to know how dedicated he is to the art of decoration? He used to run a decoration shop out of his own garage!   In this episode, Jason explains how his decoration expertise helps SanMar customers make the best possible purchases, emphasizes why attending tradeshows is crucial to keeping up with trends and talks about how shops can set themselves apart from the competition.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE:   How Jason went from working on F-18 planes to embroidering hats. Why he finds the problem-solving side of his job so rewarding. How you’ll get a lot more out of attending a tradeshow than browsing the web for style inspirations. The decorator’s key to measuring success and how social media plays a big part in it. His biggest piece of advice for decorators entering the industry. The consequences of not digitizing well. Some neat trends that have caught Jason’s eye lately. What smaller decorators and shops can do to set themselves apart from the competition.   QUOTES:   “We are a solutions-providing portion of SanMar.”   “My favorite part, truly, is helping those customers take that next step.”   “Every shop I go into, I learn something too.” LINKS: SanMar Decorator Relations Team: https://www.sanmar.com/resources/decorator-relations SanMar U homepage: http://www.education.sanmar.com/   SanMar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanmarcorp/   SanMar’s Twitter: @sanmar_corp   SanMar’s Instagram: @sanmar_corp

    Clayton Banks: 5G Comes to Harlem (Ep. 140) Bio Clayton Banks (@embertime) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Harlem.  The mission of Silicon Harlem is to transform Harlem and other urban markets into Innovation and Technology Hubs. Under his leadership, Silicon Harlem has partnered with the Department of Education for New York City to establish an after school STEM based startup accelerator, collaborate with the NYC Mayor’s office to assess wireless broadband in upper Manhattan, and coordinate a virtual startup incubator for tech based entrepreneurs. Banks has established and produces the only comprehensive technology conference in Harlem, the Silicon Harlem tech conference is focused on next generation internet and its impact on urban markets economic development. Prior to Silicon Harlem, Banks has been a pioneer in the cable and communications industry for over two decades. He set the vision for Ember Media, a development group that builds digital solutions and interactive applications for top brands and non-profit organizations, across multiple platforms. Known as a pragmatic visionary, Banks has developed and deployed leading edge technology and applications for network cloud, gaming consoles, social media, augmented reality, interactive TV, tablets, mobile apps and over 400 interactive properties. Banks has implemented multi-platform strategies for MTV, ESPN, Budweiser, Essence Music Festival, Urban Latino, Prudential, New York Institute of Technology, United Technologies, National Urban League, Denny’s, Scholastic, and other top brands. He has produced multimedia and broadband content for Discovery Networks, HBO, Pepsi, Bloomberg TV, Showtime Networks, Bermuda Tourism, British Tourist Authority, Monaco Tourism, and countless other companies and organizations around the world. Banks has worked with former President of the United States Bill Clinton to publish a first-of-its-kind interactive college guide series called “The Key”, that targets underserved communities and features Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. The Key was featured on CNN, NY1, Univision, and several other media outlets around the country. Banks served as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for Comedy Central. While at Comedy Central, he was part of the launch of South Park, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and the Upright Citizens Brigade.  Banks established the New York and Chicago Affiliate Relations offices, recruited, hired, and managed a senior affiliate relations team. Prior to Comedy Central, Banks served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing to launch Sega Channel. Sega Channel was the first interactive cable service available to US subscribers.  In his capacity at Sega Channel, Banks collaborated with all aspects of the product including technical infrastructure, product content, and distribution.  Banks negotiated affiliation agreements for distribution of the service with the top cable companies in the US. Including Comcast, Cablevision Systems, Time Warner, and Charter Communications. Sega Channel has been credited by many media experts for moving the cable industry toward interactivity. Prior to Sega Channel, Banks served as Regional Director at Showtime Networks, where he was responsible for launching The Movie Channel in New York City and overseeing overall growth of Showtime Networks among assigned multiple system operators. Banks currently serves on the Commission on Public Information and Communication for the city of New York, appointed by and representing the 5 Borough Presidents.  He serves as a Board of Director for the Armory Track and Field Foundation, a Board member for the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and is an active participant in the Principal for a Day program in New York City.   He has published several white papers on the interactive experience and participates as a moderator and speaker at several industry events. Banks served as the President of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) from 1996-1998 and was instrumental in working with the FCC to include Minority owned business incentives in the 1996 Telecommunications Act.  As NAMIC’s President he championed programs to increase the number of minorities in senior management in the Cable and network television business. Banks has received many awards for outstanding creative and corporate awards including an I.D. Magazine Award, a Davey Award, Promax, @dtech award, Creativity Award, Astrid Award, Ten Awards, the Communicator Award, a Boli Award, the Harlem Business Alliance Business Person of the Year, inducted as a History Maker in the United States Library of Congress, the recipient of the Trailblazer award from Rainbow Push and most recently received a proclamation from New York City as a Technology Leader. Banks attended California State University at Fullerton, where he received degrees in Business Administration and Communications. Banks also completed a Cable Industry sponsored Executive Management program at Harvard Business School. Resources Silicon Harlem A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey News Roundup Trump nominates Geoffrey Starks to fill Democratic FCC Seat President Trump has nominated Geoffrey Starks to fill the Democratic seat at the FCC seat that Mignon Clyburn left vacant when she stepped down from the Commission at the end of her term last month. The distinguished Harvard and Yale Law School grad is currently an Assistant Chief in the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau. Previously, he worked at the Department of Justice where he helped successfully secure a hate crimes conviction for a former D.C. neighborhood advisory commissioner for DuPont Circle—Robert Dwyer. Dwyer was convicted for, in the wee-hours of the night back in 2014, going over to 17th and Corcoran NW where homeless people sleep and proceeding to toss their belongings into the street, yell racial slurs, and spray one of the homeless men with cleaning solution. Previously, Starks worked at the law firm of Williams & Connolly and as an aide to state senators in Illinois including Barack Obama. Facebook under fire again Facebook is under fire again by both Republicans and Democrats after the New York Times ran a story Sunday night saying the company shared user data with device makers.  The article alleges that Facebook entered into data-sharing agreements with companies like Apple, Amazon, Blackberry and Samsung without users’ consent, reinforcing accusations that began to arise last month, during the ongoing Cambridge Analytica debacle, that Facebook violated a 2011 Federal Trade Commission consent decree to protect user data. Keith Ellison calls for FTC investigation of Google In a letter on Friday, Keith Ellison, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, followed up on a call he made back in October for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google parent company Alphabet’s market dominance.  He says the FTC should undertake a similar investigation to the one recently conducted by the European Union which resulted in a record $2.7 billion fine against the tech giant for unfairly highlighting its own search results. Facebook and Twitter address political ad transparency Facebook and Twitter have announced measures to address ad transparency. Facebook will now include a “paid for” label atop political ads, and also keep an archive of political ad data for seven years—the length of a congressional election cycle. Twitter will ban foreign-based advertisers from placing political ads on its platform -- it will also clearly identify and include disclaimers on political ads, as well as require political advertisers to use photos in the advertiser profiles as well as provide contact information. The two companies follow efforts by Google to improve its political ad transparency. The Internet Association is urging the Federal Election Commission to keep political ad regulations flexible. Homeland detected surveillance activity near “sensitive facilities” The Department of Homeland security reported suspicious surveillance activity near what it termed as “sensitive facilities”. In a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, Senior Homeland Security Official Chris Krebs wrote that the Department detected an “anomalous” use of Stingray devices—a device that law enforcement officers use to mimic cell towers in order to obtain device data. The problem is that Homeland doesn’t know or isn’t disclosing where the suspicious activity is coming from. Apple reports sharp increase in national security requests Reporting on national security requests it received in the second half of 2017, Apple reported that it received 20% more such requests than it did in the first half of that year. The company reports that it received 16,249 requests regarding 8,249 accounts between July 1 and December 31 of 2017. Google nixes plans to work with Pentagon Finally ,After receiving pressure from thousands of employees, some of which resigned, Google has announced that it will no longer seek government contracting funding to support the Pentagon in its quest to use Artificial Intelligence for drone warfare. The current contract is set to expire in 2019 and Google won’t seek to renew it, according to Gizmodo.

Joined by Simone Griffin, VP of Affiliate Relations at HomeFree USA, to talk about the work they're doing to increase black homeownership in observance of National Homeownership Month.

Amy K Weber is a Studio Owner, creator of tap n’ pow{h}er and energy n’ pow{h}er, master teacher/ teacher trainer, lululemon ambassador. Amy has been a dancer since the age of 3; and is owner of {r}elevé one fitness and dance studios in Franklin, TN and the creator of tap n’ pow{h}er, a mind/body balance fusion class that leads with excellence in form and speaks words of empowerment to women. Classically trained, Amy is also a teacher for BarreAmped in Franklin, TN, the birthplace of the method. Other than it’s creator, Amy was the first person to lead BarreAmped classes. Amy has taught over 3,000 hours of classes and trained/certified over 150 BarreAmped instructors worldwide. In addition, Amy holds certifications by the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) in Group Fitness, Total Pilates, Pilates Anatomy, Yoga Specialty and Yoga Anatomy. She previously held a position in Burbank, California with ABC as the Director of Affiliate Relations  and holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts and Communications from Bowling Green State University. Amy is a proud wife as well as mommy to her two sweet  silly and joyful sons: Camden Jon and Dashton Bleu! Click here to learn more about tap n’ pow{h}er. http://fit2love.tv JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ vividly reminds us that the word ‘fitness’ is not just about the state of one’s physical body, but also the factors which determine a person’s overall well being. And, for JJ, the key components in all these areas are ‘invisible’ — balanced support structures of nutrition, emotional centeredness and health. A favorite of journalists and the media for her depth of knowledge and vibrant personality, JJ, a contributing expert for Get Active Magazine, has also been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11 and KTLA. She is also a video expert for About.com and regular contributor for The Daily Love. JJ launched her professional career in 1996 as the Foundations Director for the New York Sports Club, where she designed curriculum and in-house certification for new and previously uncertified fitness trainers. She has also been certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), International Sports Science Association (ISSA), and the Resistance Training Specialist Program (RTS). With a focus on biomechanics, JJ has lectured for The Learning Annex and as a featured speaker for New York Times Bestselling Author of The Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Ecker’s Peak Potentials seminars, as well as corporate clients, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Hanson Engineering, and Jostens, Inc. She is the Wellness Expert for KFC International, the Health and Fitness Expert for the National Association of Entrepreneur Moms, and a Fitness Expert for Nourishing Wellness Medical Center. She has been working in the health and wellness industry for 15 years, as a fitness trainer with a knack for helping her clients become more self-aware and self-empowered through her ability to quickly identify and pinpoint problem areas, and then create simple solutions involving exercise, nutrition and mindset changes. She is the Host of the new iTunes Podcast Show Fit 2 Love: Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Fitness for the Happy Life You Deserve which is six day a week video and audio show. What sets JJ apart from her Celebrity Fitness counterparts is the holistic approach to getting results. Over the last fourteen years she has studied, used and applied Positive Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Law of Attraction, Quantum Physics, Non Violent Communication, Imago Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. JJ Flizanes has proven that she’s not only an expert in matters of the body and fitness—she’s an insightful and provocative author who delivers a timely message about matters of the heart.

Storytelling with Sam McClure of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Washington D.C. Links mentioned in the show: National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) NGLCC National Business & Leadership Conference But You Don’t Look Gay… Green Eggs & Ham Oh, the Places You’ll Go! https://twitter.com/SamNGLCC For more information on Supplier Diversity: #008: Expert Interview with Heather Cox of Certify My Company [Podcast] #011: Diversity & Inclusion and Business Opportunities, Oh My! [Podcast] Are there small business resources for LGBT business owners? Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below! AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Sam McClure Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day, each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month. You'll learn insights around business and marketing from those who know it best. And now your host. She's an entrepreneur, a marketing maven and an advocate for the LGBT business community. Jenn, with two N's, T Grace. Jenn T Grace: Hello and welcome. Thank you for tuning into this special Pride Month episode of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Information about today's guest and links mentioned in the show will be available on the website at www.JennTGrace.com/30days30voices. If you like what you hear in this interview, please be sure to tell a friend. And now, without further ado, let's dive into the interview. I am pleased to be talking with Sam McClure. She is the Director of Affiliate Relations and External Affairs for the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this she was the Executive Director of Quorum, which is the Minneapolis, Saint Paul LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce. And in addition to these roles she has previous experience owning several small businesses. So Sam, I've given the listeners a brief overview of who you are, but why don't you tell us a little bit more about yourself and what your path looked like that led you to where you are today. Sam McClure: Well thanks Jenn, and I just want to say thanks again for having me on your show, it's really a pleasure and looking forward to our interview. So a little more about me. I'm here in Washington D.C. at the headquarters of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and I just moved to D.C. and joined the team here internally almost two years ago. But I've actually been with the NGLCC since really the very beginning. You know the organization just celebrated our tenth anniversary, and I was part of the earliest days when our co-founders created the NGLCC and came to one of the earliest conferences as a volunteer board member for a local chamber, Quorum, that you mentioned in the beginning. And you know I was quite taken with this whole concept of business equality as a movement and intentional inclusion of LGBT-owned businesses in the economy and the network of other LGBT chambers around the country. And also the corporate partners that were coming into the space to be part of this movement to leverage economic development opportunities specifically for people who are LGBT. I got really excited about the movement right away, I became a volunteer leader in the chamber council at that conference, and I served as the chair of the Midwest region and then after a few y...

  Amy K Weber is a Studio Owner, creator of tap n’ pow{h}er and energy n' pow{h}er, master teacher/ teacher trainer, lululemon ambassador. Amy has been a dancer since the age of 3; and is owner of {r}elevé one fitness and dance studios in Franklin, TN and the creator of tap n’ pow{h}er, a mind/body balance fusion class that leads with excellence in form and speaks words of empowerment to women. Classically trained, Amy is also a teacher for BarreAmped in Franklin, TN, the birthplace of the method. Other than it’s creator, Amy was the first person to lead BarreAmped classes. Amy has taught over 3,000 hours of classes and trained/certified over 150 BarreAmped instructors worldwide. In addition, Amy holds certifications by the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) in Group Fitness, Total Pilates, Pilates Anatomy, Yoga Specialty and Yoga Anatomy. She previously held a position in Burbank, California with ABC as the Director of Affiliate Relations  and holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts and Communications from Bowling Green State University. Amy is a proud wife as well as mommy to her two sweet  silly and joyful sons: Camden Jon and Dashton Bleu!    JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine.     JJ vividly reminds us that the word ‘fitness’ is not just about the state of one’s physical body, but also the factors which determine a person’s overall well being.   And, for JJ, the key components in all these areas are ‘invisible’ — balanced support structures of nutrition, emotional centeredness and health. A favorite of journalists and the media for her depth of knowledge and vibrant personality, JJ, a contributing expert for Get Active Magazine, has also been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11 and KTLA. She is also a video expert for About.com and regular contributor for The Daily Love.   JJ launched her professional career in 1996 as the Foundations Director for the New York Sports Club, where she designed curriculum and in-house certification for new and previously uncertified fitness trainers. She has also been certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), International Sports Science Association (ISSA), and the Resistance Training Specialist Program (RTS).   With a focus on biomechanics, JJ has lectured for The Learning Annexand as a featured speaker for New York Times Bestselling Author of The Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Ecker’s Peak Potentials seminars, as well as corporate clients, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Hanson Engineering, and Jostens, Inc. She is the Wellness Expert for KFC International, the Health and Fitness Expert for the National Association of Entrepreneur Moms, and a Fitness Expert for Nourishing Wellness Medical Center.    She has been working in the health and wellness industry for 15 years, as a fitness trainer with a knack for helping her clients become more self-aware and self-empowered through her ability to quickly identify and pinpoint problem areas, and then create simple solutions involving exercise, nutrition and mindset changes. She is the Host of the new iTunes Podcast Show Fit 2 Love: Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Fitness for the Happy Life You Deserve which is six day a week video and audio show.   What sets JJ apart from her Celebrity Fitness counterparts is the holistic approach to getting results. Over the last fourteen years she has studied, used and applied Positive Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic  Programming (NLP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Law of Attraction, Quantum Physics, Non Violent Communication, Imago Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. JJ Flizanes has proven that she’s not only an expert in matters of the body and fitness—she’s an insightful and provocative author who delivers a timely message about matters of the heart.  

Kathleen Spears, ED of CSC Central Indiana, and Sarah Griffith, CEO of Gilda's Club South Jersey, join former affiliate ED, Jay Lockaby, now CSC's Sr. VP of Affiliate Relations and Strategic Growth, for a discussion about the many and varied programs and services offered by affiliates of the Cancer Support Community, including The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club. Our panelists cover it all, from the basics of psychosocial support to CSC affiliates' gold-standard education workshops and health and wellness programs.

Kathleen Spears, ED of CSC Central Indiana, and Sarah Griffith, CEO of Gilda's Club South Jersey, join former affiliate ED, Jay Lockaby, now CSC's Sr. VP of Affiliate Relations and Strategic Growth, for a discussion about the many and varied programs and services offered by affiliates of the Cancer Support Community, including The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club. Our panelists cover it all, from the basics of psychosocial support to CSC affiliates' gold-standard education workshops and health and wellness programs.