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Get ready for an insightful journey as we present a pre-recorded session with the distinguished Mayor Johnny Ford, who graced the 123rd Black Business Conference with his presence. Listen in as Mayor Johnny Ford shares his remarkable experiences and perspectives, offering a unique insight into the world of leadership and community service. As you join this engaging conversation, stay tuned until the very end. Our esteemed NABWIC Chair, Ann McNeil, delivers a compelling challenge to all NABWIC chapters and areas that's bound to spark inspiration and action. This is your chance to tap into the wisdom of Mayor Johnny Ford and embrace the rallying call from Ann McNeil. Don't miss out on this podcast session, a valuable prelude to the forthcoming reception at the City Club in Washington DC on September 21, from 6-8pm. Mayor Johnny Ford, is a prominent political leader. He graduated from Knoxville College and later earned an M.P.A. from Auburn University. Ford served in various roles, including director of the Model Cities Program and state representative. He became Tuskegee's first black mayor in 1972, co-founded the Southern Conference of Black Mayors, and established the World Conference of Mayors in 1984. He has a rich history of leadership, from presidential campaigns to community service, earning him an honorary doctorate and a lasting legacy in Alabama politics. _______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG ___________________________________ Register for the NABWIC Reception at https://2023cbcreception.eventbrite.com

Ann McNeill is a Business and Life Success Strategist, Master Builder, Speaker, and Author. Her Innovation of the Think and Grow Rich philosophy, The Mcneill Factor, has allowed her to help hundreds of entrepreneurs and business professionals to thrive. Ann Mcneil is Inspired by Think and Grow Rich has amassed a fortune. Ann Mcneil tells us the secret to her wealth gradually. She also speaks about how Think and Grow Rich is not only about money but about the little riches as well. For additional content and exclusives, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WhiskeyJazzandLeadership Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin @whiskeyjazzandleadership  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom interviews Bell Jackson, owner of Foundation First Permitting,  a leading and reputable permit expediting company serving the Tri-County area of South Florida. Ever since we opened for business, we've taken a comprehensive approach to provide first-class service to our customers, providing our clients with a wide range of services to cover their needs. At Foundation First Permitting, your peace of mind fuels our business! Services offered: - Permit Expediting |  Permit Running  |   Pre-construction meetings  |  Final Inspection meetings |  City Registrations  | CPR/AED certification & recertification Contact:  Bell at 954406.7659 or at email:  belljfoundation1stop.com _____________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities. NABWIC.ORG

Build a Better Stronger Life & Business: INTERVIEW  Ann McNeil, the Master Builder Building Master Lives, will help you develop the confidence you need to build whole-life success. 

Doug Wheeler serves as the President and CEO of the Florida Ports Council (FPC), a nonprofit corporation that serves as the professional association for Florida’s 15 public deepwater seaports and their management. The FPC provides leadership, advocacy and information on seaport-related issues before the Legislative and Executive Branches of State and Federal Government. Wheeler has more than 20 years of governmental affairs and association leadership at both the state and federal levels where he previously held positions with the Associated Builders and Contractors, and more recently, the Florida Chamber of Commerce where he served as Vice President of Grassroots Advocacy and Political Action Development. Under Wheeler’s leadership and management of Florida’s largest federation of businesses, associations, and local chambers of commerce – encompassing more than 139,000 grassroots members – the Chamber worked aggressively and effectively to represent the interests of business in Florida Florida Ports Council |  Office  850.222.8028  |   502 East Jefferson Street  | Tallahassee, FL 32301 www.flaports.org

In this age of social media whereby a world of peers is only a tweet away, are membership organizations still relevant today? It's been said that Membership has It's Perks.  If you've been wondering how organizations like NABWIC can benefit you or your business, then you don't want to miss this interview with NABWIC's membership chair, Nicole Allen, President of Operations, Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections. Learn 6 ways in which membership with one of the fastest growing women organizations in the construction industry -- National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) - can benefit you!  

Monique Strong is a native Memphian with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clark Atlanta University and a Construction Manager Certification from Atlanta Technical College. Monique is an ambitious, detailed, oriented engineer and construction manager with leadership capabilities, project understanding, and experience with a specialty experience coming from the property management industry. She joined Ujamaa Construction in 2019 as a project engineer. Monique is also a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)  and is currently active as sub-committee chair for Social Media for NABWIC's Marketing and Communications Committee.

Monique Strong is a native Memphian with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clark Atlanta University and a Construction Manager Certification from Atlanta Technical College. Monique is an ambitious, detailed, oriented engineer and construction manager with leadership capabilities, project understanding, and experience with a specialty experience coming from the property management industry. She joined Ujamaa Construction in 2019 as a project engineer. Monique is also a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)  and is currently active as sub-committee chair for Social Media for NABWIC's Marketing and Communications Committee.

Women from all over the country attended NABWIC's Mid-Year Meeting and Congressional Black Caucus Conference in Washington DC on September 11-14th.   In this podcast, you will get a chance to hear perspective and benefits derived from attending the meeting, especially the meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration. Interviews were live at the scene, so please overlook the background noise.  Interviews conducted with Ann McNeil, Kimle Nailer, Shirley Everett, and Shellie Ransom-Jackson.

Pamala McCoy is founder and Ceo of BONA5D Credit Consultants, LLC which provides real solutions toward financial capability education to organizations {large or small}. Our personal money management tools equip organizations, individuals and community members with the knowledge necessary to make key monetary improvements, which help to develop healthier, more vibrant, stress-free lives. BONA5D’s personal money management sessions are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of financial risks as well as resources and practical application of improved financial capability education. Pamala McCoy has more than 28 years of experience in the credit industry. Recognized among top industry professionals, Pamala has been named as one of Collections & Credit Risk’s Top Women in Credit & Collections and has been nominated for Tampa Business Woman of the Year from 2007 – 2011. She is passionately inspired by her work, and her goal is to strengthen our community networks and individuals through delivering powerful credit educational awareness and financial literacy tools via financial capability education seminars and one-on-one consultations. The peace of mind gained relieves stress, resulting in better health and self-assured persons and a positive impact on the family and community. Additionally, Pamala served as Economic Stability, Chair for MAAAC Board and serves on other boards. Moreover, Ms. McCoy is often called on by television news and other media broadcasts to provide professional opinion and insight into the world of financial security.

Pamala McCoy is founder and Ceo of BONA5D Credit Consultants, LLC which provides real solutions toward financial capability education to organizations {large or small}. Our personal money management tools equip organizations, individuals and community members with the knowledge necessary to make key monetary improvements, which help to develop healthier, more vibrant, stress-free lives. BONA5D’s personal money management sessions are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of financial risks as well as resources and practical application of improved financial capability education. Pamala McCoy has more than 28 years of experience in the credit industry. Recognized among top industry professionals, Pamala has been named as one of Collections & Credit Risk’s Top Women in Credit & Collections and has been nominated for Tampa Business Woman of the Year from 2007 – 2011. She is passionately inspired by her work, and her goal is to strengthen our community networks and individuals through delivering powerful credit educational awareness and financial literacy tools via financial capability education seminars and one-on-one consultations. The peace of mind gained relieves stress, resulting in better health and self-assured persons and a positive impact on the family and community. Additionally, Pamala served as Economic Stability, Chair for MAAAC Board and serves on other boards. Moreover, Ms. McCoy is often called on by television news and other media broadcasts to provide professional opinion and insight into the world of financial security.

Christy Johnson, owner of Exclusive Clientele Salon, is based in the New Tampa Area of Tampa, Florida. She is well known for her talent and knowledge in the hair industry and her unique approach to privacy in a professional setting. Exclusive Clientele Salon always promotes “Hair Health” as well as style,  keeping up with today’s demanding changes in hair fashion. In her effort to promote healthy hair and the new challenges of  almost epidemic hair loss due to “traction” and alopecia, she is  bringing to our area innovation for “Hair Restoration”.  Her vision of  sharing her knowledge and training her hair stylists,  as well as her “all exclusive clients" who wants to educate herself, is a reality at ECS.  Caring, quality work, and sharing fulfills her mission. www.ExclusiveClientele.com - Christy Johnson www.sulatoo.com - Ersula Odom

Author Catherine O'Donnell and special guest Sister Betty Ann McNeil join us to talk about Catherine's new book - Elizabeth Seton: American Saint. Catherine O’Donnell is Associate Professor of History at Arizona State University and she writes about religion, culture, and politics in early America and the Atlantic World. She is the author of Men of Letters in the Early Republic: Cultivating Forums of Citizenship and the newly published book by Three Hills – Elizabeth Seton: American Saint. Sister Betty Ann McNeil belongs to the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise. A clinical social worker for over twenty years, she has worked in a variety of social ministry roles in institutional, parish, and community based settings and is also a Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence at DePaul University. We talked with Catherine O’Donnell and Sister Betty Ann McNeil about the new biography on Elizabeth Seton, her history and legacy, and the special event at the National Shrine of Elizabeth Seton in Emmitsburg, MD commemorating the 43rd anniversary of her canonization. Follow Catherine O'Donnell on Twitter - https://twitter.com/codonnellinaz Use code 09POD to save 30% on the new book when you order directly from Cornell University Press: http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/?gcoi=80140103062730

SL Wells is the founder & COO of Abundant Health Services. She has a Bachelors in Health Education & Exercise Sports Sciences with a minor degree in dance. She’s a certified Health Educator & retired athletic trainer (ATC/L). Ms. Wells & her dynamic team have provided outstanding massage, health education & conference planning services to thousands across the US for over 17 years. She specialized in injury care & prevention. Her talents afforded her rare offers that would’ve made her the 1st female athletic trainer in the NBA & MLB. Ms. Wells was one of only few Head female Athletic Trainers in Arena football. She has published articles, conducts health workshops for churches & libraries. Her company has serviced celebrities (Les Brown, Tamela Mann, Fat Joe), professional athletes (Miami Heat, Dolphins, Devil Rays), major sporting events & festivals (Super Bowl), colleges, convention centers, plays (Tyler Perry Studios) and concerts (Jazz in the Gardens); which made her company one of South Florida’s most sought after sports medicine and entertainment massage companies. She has dedicated her life to proficiently teaching, healing, comforting, esteeming & motivating the masses.

Entrepreneurship is what wakes me up in the morning. I love the process of building a successful business and helping others build a successful business. I have always had a passion with selling items online. I sold my first item on eBay in 1995, before I could even drive a car.  I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Business MIS degree in December 2008 and an MBA from Oklahoma State in 2014. Like most people, I found myself with a heavy burden of student loans and barely able to make the minimum monthly payments. Knowing that I did not want to continue on this path and needing to find a financial solution to paying off my student loan debt. One weekend a friend of mine asked me to sell their used iPhone for them on eBay. It was that situation that gave me an idea to buy used iPhones I found on craigslist and resell them on eBay; it took me 3 months to save $50 to buy my first iPhone off craigslist. Founded in 2010, Buyer’s Point has grown from selling one iPhone a week on eBay to doing over $1 Million in sales across multiple online platforms. Now specializing in low voltage electric supply.

Lorna Anderson is a PMI certified project management professional (PMP) with an extensive and successful career in the design, implementation, and management of complex programs and projects for Fortune 500 companies. Lorna has focused her career in the Information Technology field and has seen many technology changes and seen how technology has enhanced business operations over her 20 year career.  She has started her own company, Greywood Consulting, and is working with her team of experienced project and technology consultants to help businesses operate and use technology efficiently.  Greywood Consulting is located in West Palm Beach, FL but works with global clients and projects.

Robyn Donaldson is the owner Renew Construction Services is a 100% owned small business entity. We provide an array of construction services which include but not limited to: event cleaning, post construction cleaning, janitorial cleaning, floor maintenance and hauling. Our cleaning strategies are designed and managed to shift the cleaning burden from you to us. Renew Construction Services is certified as a DBE,SLBE,DWBE,DMBE and MBE whose services are licensed, insured and bonded. www.renewconstructionservices.com Robyn has obtained an Electrical Certification for Residential, Commercial and Motor Controls.  2015 USF CRED Alumni. She is currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Design and Construction Building, as well as studying for her General Contractor’s License.   NABWIC National Education Chair   Contact: Robyn Donaldson Renew Property Solutions LLC 4905 81st Tampa FL 33619 813-990-7700

Mercedes Young CEO - Vivid Consulting Group LLC Young has extensive experience with work in Florida on projects for FDOT / County / City in Civil Engineering and all aspects of PD&E and Design of Urban and Rural Highways and general Infrastructure Projects. Our areas of expertise include, Roadway Geometry, Drainage, R/W Usage/Determination/Acquisition, Permitting, Construction Plan preparation, Spec Pkg preparation, Signal Design and Traffic Engineering Studies, QA/QC and Public?Involvement; with responsibilities of complete scope preparation, task definition, budget management, project management, quality assurance, quality control, estimating, and construction assistance and supervision. Work on projects for FDOT in Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and the Turnpike. At the present time, Vivid is assisting the Contractor as a Specialty Consultant at the new DDI (Diverted Diamond Interchange) in Sarasota/Manatee Counties in the areas of Drainage, MOT and Shop Drawing revie EOR in the Design-Built arena for the first FDOT Design- Built project that included R/W acquisition in District 3 (The I-10 Rests Areas in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties) and EOR of the project that won the recognition of the State as the most innovative project in 2004. In the PD&E arena Vivid was a part of the team that produced the first study to expand the Selmon Expressway to the east that studied 5 major routes, 20+ sub-alternates and included a very intense public participation program. Abundant experience working with Design-Build Teams Disadvantaged Minority Woman Owned 50 years of combined experience in the areas of civil engineering and business development

NABWIC Talks with Pat Rogers

NABWIC TALKS with DEBORAH THOMPSON discussing TAX CUTS AND IT'S AFFECT ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

  LOOKING BACK AT THE Congressional Black Caucus (CBC During this repeat broadcast, NABWIC members Quentin Washington, Yolando Phillips-Lee, Ann McNeil and Valerie Mundy will provide an overview of the Congressional Black Caucus Conference and NABWIC's role in supporting and attending this national event.  For more information, email events@nabwic.org.

LOOKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND EXPAND BUSINESS AND POLITICAL NETWORKS? Learn how attendance at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Conference can help you meet legislators, expand your business networks and stay ahead of the competition by learning first hand and early about government contract opportunities. Attend NABWIC's networking reception and make connections that count. During this broadcast, NABWIC members Quentin Washington, Yolando Phillips-Lee, Ann McNeil and Valerie Mundy will provide an overview of the Congressional Black Caucus Conference and NABWIC's role in supporting and attending this national event.  For more information, email events@nabwic.org. Reserve your Spot at the NABWIC Reception

Robyn Donaldson, NABWIC member and CEO of Renew Construction Services LLC, interviews Mr. Ben Walker, Founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, a leading source of Low Voltage Wall Plates and Accessories. A new NABWIC member and an active member in a number of business and advocacy societies, Ben holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and studied business management at the undergraduate level.  Walker’s well-earned business acumen is matched by a natural entrepreneurial spirit and impressive work ethic. After gaining experience as a financial analyst and audit manager, Walker founded Buyer’s Point in 2010 in an effort to pay off his student loans -- all while balancing his existing full-time career and attending graduate school. He started the company with only $50. Be inspired and motivated as Ben shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey towards success.

Robyn Donaldson, NABWIC member and CEO of Renew Construction Services LLC, interviews Mr. Ben Walker, Founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, a leading source of Low Voltage Wall Plates and Accessories. A new NABWIC member and an active member in a number of business and advocacy societies, Ben holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and studied business management at the undergraduate level.  Walker’s well-earned business acumen is matched by a natural entrepreneurial spirit and impressive work ethic. After gaining experience as a financial analyst and audit manager, Walker founded Buyer’s Point in 2010 in an effort to pay off his student loans -- all while balancing his existing full-time career and attending graduate school. He started the company with only $50. Be inspired and motivated as Ben shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey towards success.

NABWIC Visits it's archives and features some of it's premier, popular interviews with nationally renown women who have made an impact in the construction industry.  Our first interview is with the first black female general contractor in Florida and the visionary behind the National Association of Black Women in Construction.  Be inspired by this extraordinary women who has made such an impact on women in construction , especially minority owmen breaking into construction and the related trades. Earlier this year in Washington, DC at The Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Ms. McNeil was recognized --as one of ten outstanding women from all modes of the transportation industry -- and saluted for her contributions to the industry during their 6th annual Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Awards. Google Ann McNeil and learn more about this amazing woman.

Celebrating 8 Years of STEM Education Success: Building the 21st Century Workforce Pipeline LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE! Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus 1200 Clifton Street, NW -   Washington, DC  20009 8th ANNUAL INDUSTRY DAY & EXHIBITION Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NABWIC's Jada Williams, CEO of Kis Ls Inc.,  intereviews Prairie View A&M University intern Draylon Leassear who is also the NABWIC Student Ambassador from the Houston Texas NABWIC area .    Draylon is a senior pursuing a degree in Construction Science with a minor in Architecture.  Tune in and listen to the insights and helpful advice Draylon has for students and adults alike.    Thanks to our 2017 NABWIC Sponsors:   Hensel Phelps PCL Construction MCM The Polote Corporation

NABWIC's Jada Williams, CEO of Kis Ls Inc.,  intereviews Prairie View A&M University intern Draylon Leassear who is also the NABWIC Student Ambassador from the Houston Texas NABWIC area .    Draylon is a senior pursuing a degree in Construction Science with a minor in Architecture.  Tune in and listen to the insights and helpful advice Draylon has for students and adults alike.    Thanks to our 2017 NABWIC Annual Meeting Sponsors:   Hensel Phelps PCL Construction MCM The Polote Corporation

NABWIC's Jada Williams, CEO of Kis Ls Inc.,  intereviews Prairie View A&M University intern Draylon Leassear who is also the NABWIC Student Ambassador from the Houston Texas NABWIC area .    Draylon is a senior pursuing a degree in Construction Science with a minor in Architecture.  Tune in and listen to the insights and helpful advice Draylon has for students and adults alike.    Thanks to our 2017 NABWIC Sponsors:   Hensel Phelps PCL Construction MCM The Polote Corporation    

Host Jada Williams, interviews a panel of notable women in construction as they share their accomplishments in 2016 and how they plan to build upon their successes in 2017.  The panel of NABWIC women include: Patricia Rogers, Miami, Florida; Soya Stewart, Brooklyn, New York; Yolanda Phillips Lee, Texas; and Carol Reese, Richmond, Virginia..  

NABWIC Talks features host Carol Ransom invites into the studio today Joe Robinson - Presently, Joe is a candidate for District 5 Hillsborough County School Board in Tampa, Florida. A mover and a shaker in Hillsborough County, the community express gratitude for Joe Robinson, a man who gets thing done, he has served the community well as  - Businessman and Professional Consulting Engineer Chair of West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area -Community Advisory Committee   since 2015 up until the present.     Vice Chairperson and Founding Member of The West Tampa Community Development Corporation, Inc. (Non-Profit CDC) since 1999 up until present   He has served as the 2nd Vice-President of NAACP Hillsborough County Branch from 2015 up until present.  There are few domains that remain unexplored by Joe Robinson. for the past 26 years years he is an accomplished engineer of RHCA & Associates LLC where he is responsible as President to the majority stockholder for the active day-to-day management and business development of RHCA.  His duties also include project development and overall project management, construction management as well as technical support on company projects. Joe Robinson, a Businessman and Professional Consulting Engineer, a community-committed individual who gets things done.  

Mr. Washington has been the President & Chief Executive Officer of Quintessential Construction Managers & Consultants, LLC (Quintessential LLC), a Northern Virginia based construction management services firm, form in March 2006. He has over 30 years of U.S. and international experience involving engineering and construction, contract disputes, project management, project development, and construction management. Before associating with Quintessential LLC, Mr. Washington was Senior Vice President of Construction Management Services with Intelligent Information Technology Solutions LLC's District of Columbia office. He is a former Senior Project Manager with Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (AECOM); Senior Project Controls Manager with Black & Veatch Pritchard; Project Controls Manager with BE&K Construction Company; Deputy Business Manager with the Super Conducting Super Collider Laboratory; Cost & Scheduling Supervisor with John Brown E&C; and Senior Project Scheduler with Fluor-Daniel. Mr. Washington is a graduate of California State University at Northridge with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, is one of more than 3,200 certified construction managers worldwide, certified by the Construction Management Association of America. QUINTESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS & CONSULTANTS, LLC President & Chief Executive Officer 2828 Noble Fir Court Woodbridge, Virginia 22192 (703) 910-3237 Main Office (703) 910-3280 Direct (571) 719-0607 Mobile

Jada Williams, as a little girl in Louisville, Ky, told her mother that she would kiss the world and be an international business women.   A graduate of Alabama A&M University, she received a Bachelor’s of Science and a Business degree as a dual-sport scholarship recipient. Jada Williams was eager to start a professional career in the Logistics, supply chain management field. Jada brings years of experience in logistics, business development, management and coaching from working with international companies.  Out of these experiences she has embodied the name “Lady Logistics”.  Jada believes in the core values of building relationships and developing business solutions that not only drive revenue for corporate sales, but also build people, build teams, and connect the dots providing solutions for foreign client business transactions that are transferable to your personal life experiences as well.  Jada has  spearhead consulting strategies for small start-up companies and has been the support to existing companies, helping them achieve their goals. She does not limit herself to the logistics industry. She has the ability to provide sound, business solution across multiple industry verticals. Jada decided as an educated, mother of two, to take the very talents she was naturally blessed with and the ones professionally trained by industry leaders in the market and build her own company Kis Ls Inc..  Today Jada Williams has built Kis Ls Inc. to be a business consulting firm providing solutions uniquely tailored for specific client needs.  Jada credits her networking, the ability to coordinate, being detailed oriented and her unwavering focus for customer satisfaction as the catalyst for success in her new company. Through her new company Jada is looking forward to the opportunity to kiss the word with her proven business plan and experiences.

NABWIC Miami Dade Water & Sewer Utilities and careers workshop will discuss the awesome event. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to participate in the National Association of Black Women in Construction Careers Workshop  MIAMI (June 20, 2016) —  The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) will participate in the National Association of Black Women in Construction’s (NABWIC) Water and Sewer Utilities Careers Workshop at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. The purpose of the Water and Sewer Utilities Careers Workshop is to develop a pipeline for young adults who are interested in careers within the water and sewer industry, including operations, management, construction and engineering. The workshop provides participants with useful information about the water and sewer industry as well as providing professional and technical training skills that will allow them to apply for open positions within the industry. This workshop also fosters mentorship opportunities between participants and WASD staff, as well as members of the other participating professional organizations. “The development of the Water and Sewer Utilities Careers Workshop is the first step in developing a local workforce pipeline,” says NABWIC founder Ann McNeil. “It’s important to provide young people with a road map to success and giving them the opportunity to network with industry professionals is key.” “We remain committed to hiring locally and participating in workshops and training sessions for our local workforce,” said WASD Director Lester Sola. “We’re excited about partnering with NABWIC and giving participants insight on opportunities within our department.”

NABWIC continues its support and celebration of June's National Homeownership Month.  The construction industry plays such a vital role in constructing, renovating, and enhancing homes for neighborhoods and communities and the families that occupy them.  During this week's show, NABWIC talks with Renovation Home Mortgage Consultant Mr. Charles Garrison who will share information concerning Wells Fargo’s Renovation loan product and how contractors can benefit from the program.   We will also highlight information concerning National Homeownership Month and the various ways it is celebrated throughout the United States as well as how it impacts our communities. For questions regarding NABWIC, Wells Fargo, or any of the activities surrounding National Homeownership Month, please send your questions or inquiries directly to marketing@nabwic.org.

June is National Homeownership Month.  The construction industry plays such a vital role in constructing, renovating, and enhancing homes for neighborhoods and communities and the families that occupy them.  During this show NABWIC talks with Ms. Monique Terry and Community Development Banking representative, Mr. Terrance Brisbane.  They will share the history of National Homeownership Month and the various ways it is celebrated throughout the United States as well as how it impacts our communities.

NABWIC features another great show this morning from it's archives.  Rachel Moore interviews NABWIC's Linda Louissaint, Project Engineer Altman-Glenewinkel Construction. The National Association of Black Women in Construction is     “The Voice of Black Women in Construction”     “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities” OUR MISSION: Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. OUR VISION: The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities. Constact Information: Email: llouissaint@live.com Phone: 786.253.4963

Powerful NABWIC women share their goals, inspirtations and ahivements in this repeatable broadcast, "Making it a Happening Year" Join Rachel Dailey, Deborah Thompson, Ann McNeil, Indya Minnis, Wayne Barclay and others for this powerful, yet enjoyable interview.

Nestaly “Dolly” Morales Office of Business Opportunity, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Dolly works for the Orange County Public Schools as the Supplier Diversity Specialist for Goods and Non-Professional Services at the Office of Business Opportunity.  Dolly has been employed with Orange County Public Schools for the last nine years.  Her contractual, administrative, financial, analytical and networking experience has contributed to the district’s continuous growth proven by the years of successful employment. Dolly received her degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico. Dolly’s experience includes business administration, service coordination, customer service and auditing.  As a facilitator she is committed to superior service.  She was nominated and selected the Employee of the Month in 2008 for her department at OCPS, Advocate of the Year in 2013 for Central North Florida Minority Supplier Diversity Council (cnFMSDC) and elected official for cnFMSDC Central Florida Chapter as Vice-President.  Dolly’s passion is to serve with Integrity.  Dolly believes in investing time to cultivate relationships, share knowledge and provide support with enthusiasm and passion.  Her goal is to partner with community agencies to assist our communities in achieving their individual and common goals.  Dolly’s ultimate goal is the betterment and success of Orange County Public Schools students.

Quadeera "The Power"? Teart Quadeera helps women entrepreneurs know their power, own their celebrity, and create sustainable businesses for rock star entrepreneur success! She empowers women with tools to start, grow, and brand their business ideas for impacting financial gain and successful change in our communities. She has been featured as a speaker and presenter at over 50 women and business conferences and workshops within the past year, and has just been named the Executive Producer of a top rated business and entrepreneur talk show: In the Black Radio w/ Marketing Mogul, Shawn Tyrell. Quadeera The Power Teart is fully invested in helping all entrepreneurs tap into their brand POWER. She believes and teaches that successful brands evoke a nostalgic emotion that people want to buy and share. Her mission is to teach entrepreneurs how to use their brand power, as a platform for CELEBRITY SUCCESS that inspires people, heals people, creates change, and transforms the world! "People don't buy companies, products, or services; people buy people!" -Quadeera Teart.    

COUNTDOWN TO NABWIC'S TOP FOUR SHOWS CONTINUES!   Talk is hot!  Talk is also widely diverse -- as diverse as the construction trade and the women who are making their mark on the industry.  Getting a handle on what's on the minds of other listeners around the country is a tough job. The results have proven fascinating to our listeners. Every week Blog Talk Radio spends 30 minutes talking to dynamic men and women who discuss relevant topics concerning issues resting on the minds of our listeners. During the last three weeks you've heard the top shows in countdown order. This week's show features our top show for 2015 year to date.     A conversation with Florida State Representative, Mia Jones tops our list at #1, representing the "Best of the Best" in our Blog Talk Series.    Our listening audience made their voices heard and have said that specific episodes are worth hearing again.  So here they are, our top Blog Talk Radio Shows brought to you by the National Association of Black Women  in Construction (NABWIC). Enjoy and forward this to a friend so they can tune in as well. But join us next week for a fresh series of live talk for August! 

Talk is hot! Talk is also widely diverse -- as diverse as the construction trade and the women who are making their mark on the industry.  Getting a handle on what’s on the minds of other listeners around the country is a tough job. The results have proven fascinating to our listeners. Every week Blog Talk Radio spends 30 minutes talking to dynamic men and women who discuss relevant topics concerning issues resting on the minds of our listeners. Open phones, intriguing guests and regular contributors, make NABWIC's Blog Talk Radio fast moving, entertaining and informative. During the next four weeks, we will take the opportunity to bring you the "Best of the Best" in our Blog Talk Series.  Our listening audience have made their voices heard and have said that specific episodes are worth hearing again.  So here they are, our top Blog Talk Radio Shows brought to you by the National Association of Black Women  in Construction (NABWIC). Enjoy and forward this to a friend so they can tune in as well.

Stacey Banks-Houston Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Speaker and Executive Director Tampa Women Business Center Stacey Banks Houston has experience in the industry as an entrepreneur, author, speaker, trainer, usiness consultant and coach.  She won the 2010 SBA Minority Small Business Champion Award.  She previously worked as director of the Cuyahoga County Small Business Development Center in Ohio and was recently appointed director of the Helen Gordon Davis Women's Business Center in Tampa, FL.   This will be an encouraging, uplifting and motivational experience you don't want to miss!     June  10, 2015     Contact: (813) 251-8437 ext. 235   sbhouston@thecentre.org    www.thecentre.org       CLICK HERE to listen in on the discussion.

Dr Mark Porter finds out why insomnia can often go untreated by the NHS despite there being a treatment that not only works but also doesn't involve drugs. There are nearly 11 million prescriptions for sleeping tablets in the UK every year but their effect isn't long lasting and people can find it hard to come off the tablets. Cognitive behavioural therapy has consistently been shown to be very effective at improving sleep in the long term but few people have access to it. Mark is joined by Colin Espie, professor of Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford, and by professor Kevin Morgan, director of the Clinical Sleep Research Unit at Loughborough University, to discuss why insomnia is so neglected, and to talk about the success of methods to deliver CBT online using mobile and web technology. Also in the programme, Mark talks to Peter Goadsby, professor of neurology at King's College Hospital London, to find out what cluster headaches are, why they're so painful and why they can occur when the clocks change. He also meets Ann McNeil, professor of tobacco addiction at the Institute of Psychiatry, to bust the myth that smoking helps bust stress.

Sandra is the Executive Director of WPEO DC, a regional affiliate of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses and third party certification organization.  Certifying more than 475 businesses each year as 51% woman owned, operated, managed and independently run, Sandra supports an operation of women business enterprises that generate more than $3.1 billion dollars in revenue and employs more than 30,000 workers in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. territory. Prior to joining WPEO-DC in March 2011 Sandra worked in Corporate America.  As the Asset Manager for a major healthcare's northeast region she managed all leased/owned facilities and administrative sales shared service operations in the Northeast.  Sandra's formal education includes a BA from SUNY Potsdam as a licensed a Math Teacher; Project Manager Certification from Boston University Corporate training program; Quality I