Podcast appearances and mentions of Georgia Trend

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 31st Publish Date: January 31st   Pre-Roll: ETOWAH MILL JAN_FINAL From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 31st and Happy Birthday to Jackie Robinson ***01.31.25 - BIRTHDAY – JACKIE ROBINSON*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cherokee County Schools Recognized for Milestones Achievements Cherokee Office of Economic Development Names New President Chief Justice Boggs pitches judicial pay raises Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on healthy alternatives We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Cherokee County Schools Recognized for Milestones Achievements State School Superintendent Richard Woods honored 15 Cherokee County School District (CCSD) schools for exceptional performance in literacy or math on the 2024 Georgia Milestones tests. Four schools excelled in both areas, earning spots on the Literacy and Math Leaders lists. Woods presented banners during a visit to Little River Elementary, commending principals, teachers, and staff for their students' achievements. Recognized schools include Avery Elementary, Creekland Middle, and Woodstock Middle, among others, for growth and achievement in reading and math. Several middle schools and high schools also earned special honors for outstanding eighth-grade algebra performance. STORY 2: Cherokee Office of Economic Development Names New President Heath Tippens has been named the new president of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) after over 15 years with the organization, most recently as vice president. A Cherokee County native, Tippens has played a key role in major real estate projects like Cherokee 75 Corporate Park and The Bluffs. With a degree from UGA and extensive leadership training, Tippens has earned numerous accolades, including Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40. COED Chairman Marshall Day praised Tippens’ dedication, and Tippens expressed excitement about leading COED’s strategic vision. He begins his new role on Feb. 12. STORY 3: Chief Justice Boggs pitches judicial pay raises Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs delivered his State of the Judiciary address, urging lawmakers to pass two bills increasing salaries for superior court and statewide judges to attract and retain qualified jurists. He highlighted the importance of judicial security, citing recent threats, and praised efforts to shield judges' personal information. Boggs also discussed initiatives to address AI's impact on the legal system, alleviate court reporter shortages with digital recording, and encourage lawyers to serve rural areas. He advocated for ending partisan judicial elections in remaining probate and magistrate courts, emphasizing the need for an independent judiciary to uphold democracy. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: Drake (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4: Trump admin memo announces abrupt freeze on broad swath of federal payments The Trump administration announced a temporary freeze on federal financial assistance programs, excluding Social Security and Medicare, to review spending priorities. The freeze impacts programs like Head Start, LIHEAP, and veterans’ grants, sparking lawsuits and bipartisan criticism. Lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins, called the action overly broad, while Democrats argued it undermines Congress’ constitutional spending authority. Critics warn of chaos for organizations like Meals on Wheels, while some Republicans, like Sen. John Hoeven, support the review. Legal challenges are underway, with concerns over the freeze’s impact on essential services and its constitutionality. STORY 5: Chamber Announces Teen Leadership Cherokee Class The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has announced the 24th annual Teen Leadership Cherokee class, featuring 20 high school sophomores selected through an application and video process. Participants, representing various Cherokee County schools, began their journey with an orientation and retreat on Jan. 25. Over the next two months, they will engage in activities fostering teamwork and community impact. The program will conclude with a graduation ceremony in late March. Sponsors include local businesses and organizations like Cobb EMC, Reinhardt University, and State Farm Insurance. 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This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kathleen Conway, Managing Editor, Georgia Trend magazine.Georgia Trend is a monthly print and digital magazine, covering business topics,  economic development topics, and all sorts of other issues from across the state. Each issue includes feature stories, columns, and special focuses on specific cities, counties, or regions of the state.Coolest Thing About Her: She aspires to golf again!Last Book She's Read: "Night" by Elie WeiselFavorite Local Restaurants: Taqueria Los HermanosGuilty Pleasure: Reality TV! The Housewives!Local Getaway: Getting on water on anyone's boat, Big CanoeFavorite Non Work Hobby: Wordle and other word gameswww.GeorgiaTrend.comMitch's day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff's Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

Chris Appleton is the Founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a healthcare-grade social prescribing company. Art Pharmacy works nationally with health systems, payers, and community-based organizations to support individuals struggling with mental health, loneliness, and chronic disease. Prior to founding Art Pharmacy, Appleton co-founded two nonprofit organizations, where he became a national leader in cross-sector collaboration. Appleton and his work have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Fast Company, and more. He is a frequent public speaker with recent engagements including SXSW, EQTY, and AAM. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Appleton's strong commitment to servant leadership and civic engagement has led to numerous awards and honors, including Atlanta Business Chronicle's Healthcare Champion Award, Americans for the Arts National Emerging Leader Award, Emory Center for Creativity and the Arts Community Impact Award, and New Leaders Council Alumni Award, 2019 Class of Leadership Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend's 100 Notable Georgians, Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2014, and World Economic Forum's Global Shapers. Appleton and his wife, Annie, who works for the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, live in Atlanta with their two young children. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Art Pharmacy WebsiteLinkedIn - Chris AppletonThe Connection Cure bookYour Brain on Art CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Steve and Yvonne interview Richard Mitchell of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP (https://www.mitchellshapiro.com/).   Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review.   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Richard Mitchell, a partner at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP, explains how he secured justice for Elizabeth Dickinson, who sustained a painful pressure ulcer due to the negligence of Landmark Hospital's staff, who did not rotate her position regularly on her hospital bed. Transferred from Grady Hospital in Atlanta after receiving treatment for car crash-related injuries, Elizabeth was admitted to Landmark Hospital with a stable stage 2 sacral ulcer, which quickly escalated to stage 4. The pressure ulcer took a full year to heal, but Elizabeth's activities continue to be limited due to the poor wound care she received. Despite the defense's attempts to blame Landmark's new medical records system, Elizabeth's daughter and even Elizabeth herself for her injuries, a Gwinnett County, Georgia jury returned a verdict of $1,300,000 in damages.    Guest Bio: Richard Mitchell Richard C. Mitchell is a partner with Mitchell & Shapiro LLP. He concentrates on personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, trucking and auto wrecks, and aviation crashes. In December of 2003 and 2014, he was voted by his peers in Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's “Legal Elite” in the personal injury area. From 2003-2019 the readers of Atlanta Magazine voted him a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in personal injury litigation. He is regarded as one of the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the Atlanta, Georgia area and has received the highest possible professional rating, Martindale-Hubble's AV Preeminent rating, consecutively for 20 years. After clerking for 2 United States District Court judges in Atlanta, Richard C. Mitchell was an associate and partner with the major law firm Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy for over 14 years before leaving to start his own firm in 1997. During that time, he successfully represented numerous manufacturers and insurers in product liability cases, including manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft and aircraft components, forklifts, woodworking machinery, chemicals, conveyor belts, and electric limit switches. He left the large firm in order to concentrate on representing injured individuals. Mr. Mitchell's years of experience defending clients in personal injury cases and working with insurance companies have given him a unique insight into the civil litigation process and an ability to work with defendants to obtain favorable results for his clients. He is a successful veteran of more than 100 trials, arbitrations, and mediations; he, therefore, has the experience and skills to achieve his clients' goals before a judge and jury in the event a settlement cannot be reached. He has obtained several  Georgia Top Ten Verdicts in medical malpractice.  As one of the finest personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia, Richard C. Mitchell has been a frequent speaker at seminars and the author of chapters in several treatises and legal articles. Richard is also currently serving as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University School of Law. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Nov 3rd  Publish Date: Nov 2nd  Hennsler: 15 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, November 3rd and happy 73rd birthday to boxer Larry Holmes. ***LARRY HOLMES*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Kia Mall of Georgia. Mountain View High grad Charbel Aoun Who Founded Nonprofit Named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list Editorial: After a sharp decline during the pandemic, child poverty is soaring again AMERICAN DREAM: Honoring Jimmy Carter's legacy of humanitarian work a 'full circle' moment Plus, my conversations with the director of marketing Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater and Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss net carbs. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG STORY 1: Mountain View High grad Charbel Aoun Who Founded Nonprofit Named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list The Georgia First Generation Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Gwinnett County, was founded following a business competition pitch at Georgia State University in 2016. Charbel Aoun and Francisco Martinez, both first-generation college students, recognized the barriers faced by students pursuing higher education and established the foundation to support these students and create a sense of belonging and community for them. To date, Georgia FirstGen has established student chapters in seven Gwinnett County high schools, assisting 750 first-generation students with a 95%+ college acceptance rate. Aoun, who is now a third-year pharmacy student, was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine's 40 Under 40 class of 2023 for his dedication to equitable access to higher education and mentorship. STORY 2: Editorial: After a sharp decline during the pandemic, child poverty is soaring again Child poverty in the United States surged in 2022, with more children living in poverty than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had initially reduced child poverty, thanks to measures like the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) program. In 2021, the child poverty rate dropped to 5.2% due to these programs. However, Congress allowed these measures to expire, leading to a child poverty rate of 12.4% in 2022, affecting approximately 9 million children. Poverty negatively impacts children's nutrition, health, education, and overall well-being. The author argues that reducing child poverty should be a high priority and that the U.S. has the means to achieve this goal. STORY 3: AMERICAN DREAM: Honoring Jimmy Carter's legacy of humanitarian work a 'full circle' moment The author shares a personal story of their family's journey to the United States from Cuba in 1980 during the Mariel Lift Boat event. They describe how they were initially scared of Americans but eventually realized they were in America when they arrived in Key West. The author has lived most of their life in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and became actively involved in community service, including joining the Medical Reserve Corps and assisting with COVID-19 responses. They also serve on the board of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber and the Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett. In 2023, the author and their husband launched the Thumann Foundation to focus on children's healthcare, nutrition, safety, and education. They were selected to the Gwinnett Leadership program Class of 2024 and recently had a full circle moment when honoring President Jimmy Carter's legacy. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: Gwinnett County Waste – Peggy Slappy – Tom Wages Obits STORY 4: Jon Carr And now here's my conversation with Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater.  ***Jon Carr Interview*** We'll be back in a moment. Break 3: Lawrenceville Harvest Fest – ESOG – Ingles 2  STORY 5: Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements Opioid settlement funds, totaling over $50 billion, are becoming a political issue among gubernatorial candidates in several states. Candidates are vying for credit for these funds, even though the settlements resulted from a coalition of attorneys general and private lawyers. North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein, running for governor, lists securing opioid settlement funds as an accomplishment. However, mixing politics with these funds raises concerns about their effective allocation and potential misuse. Advocates argue that the focus should be on how the money can be used to save lives and address the public health crisis of opioid addiction, which claimed over 100,000 American lives last year. STORY 6: Buford Middle Competition Cheerleaders Repeat as State Champions Buford Middle School's competition cheerleading team secured their second consecutive state championship victory, competing against other Class AAAAAAA feeder middle schools. The Wolves scored 93.5 points, outperforming Lakeside-DeKalb, the runner-up, and North Paulding, who placed third. This win marks their third state championship in five years. The team consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and is led by coach Caroline Parker. The achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of these young athletes, contributing to their school's proud cheerleading tradition. Coming up next. Leah McGrath from Ingles markets on net carbs. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 4th Tuesday Publish Date: July 3rd Monday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Tuesday July 4th and happy 27th birthday to singer Post Malone ***Malone*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Dallas man killed in Powder Springs car crash 2. Gambrill looks to add plaintiffs in redistricting lawsuit ahead of July 7 hearing 3. And Marietta to host annual parade and 4th in the Park festival   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : CU of GA   STORY 1 killed   A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred in Powder Springs, resulting in the death of a 54-year-old man named Gregory Brown of Dallas. The incident took place at the intersection of Richard D. Sailors Parkway and Old Lost Mountain Road. Brown was driving east in a Toyota Corolla, while a 29-year-old woman was driving a Ford Mustang in the same direction. Simultaneously, a 26-year-old man was heading west in a Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai attempted to turn left onto Old Lost Mountain Road and collided with Brown's Toyota, which then struck the Ford and a metal pole. Brown was taken to Wellstar Cobb Hospital, where he later passed away. The driver of the Ford sustained injuries and was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb police...........……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: hearing   Two Cobb County residents have sought to join a lawsuit against the Cobb Board of Commissioners over the redrawing of commission district boundaries. Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill, a Republican, initiated the lawsuits in response to the Democratic majority's use of "home rule" powers to redraw their district lines, specifically to benefit Commissioner Jerica Richardson. The county motioned to dismiss the case because Gambrill does not reside in the district affected. However, Gambrill has now requested the court to include Catherine and David Floam as plaintiffs, arguing that they were previously in Gambrill's district but were moved to District 3 due to the county's maps. Cobb County attorneys countered that the Floams lack standing. Both sides await resolution through the court process.   Story 3: parade   The city of Marietta is hosting its annual "4th in the Park Celebration" today, starting with the "Let Freedom Ring" parade at 10 a.m. The parade will have over 2,000 participants and is expected to draw a crowd of around 30,000 people. The parade route will be closed 45 minutes before the event, and roads around Glover Park will remain closed all day. The parade will start on Roswell Street, pass through Marietta Square, and end at Cherokee Street and North Marietta Parkway. The grand marshal of the parade is Charlie Duncan, a 104-year-old World War II veteran. The festivities will include arts and crafts, a kids zone, food, and free concerts featuring Scott Thompson, the Atlanta Concert Band, and the Patriarchs Band. The headline concert at 8 p.m. will feature the Atlanta-based band Boogilicious, and fireworks will be launched from the parking lot of First United Methodist Church at around 9:30 p.m. Due to limited parking, attendees are encouraged to use cabs or ride-sharing services, with the designated drop-off and pick-up location at the intersection of Lawrence and Waddell streets.........….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco - ESOG - jrm   STORY 4: ag   Georgia's agriculture commissioner, Tyler Harper, emphasized the significant role farmers play in the lives of Georgians during a speech at the Cobb County Republican Women's Club luncheon. He reminded attendees that agriculture is the state's largest industry, contributing over $70 billion and more than 340,000 jobs to the economy. Harper, a seventh-generation farmer, highlighted the values of hard work, faith, and integrity instilled in him through his upbringing. He praised a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled against the EPA's expansive regulatory efforts in the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) case, stating that it violated property rights and gave the federal government excessive control over resources. Harper believes that farmers are best equipped to manage their own land and emphasizes the importance of sustainability in small, family farms.     STORY 5: prize   The winner and finalists of the 10th annual Poet Laureate's Prize in Georgia have been announced by Chelsea Rathburn, the state's Poet Laureate, in collaboration with the Georgia Council for the Arts. The prize recognizes an original poem written by a high school student in Georgia, aiming to inspire young writers and promote poetry. This year, over 200 students submitted their poems. The winner for 2023 is Eniola Badejo from Hillgrove High School, and the finalists are Isabella Fonseca, Andrea Lam, Celina Simone, and Jeonghyeon "Erica" Yun. All winning and finalist poems are featured on Atlanta Magazine's website. Georgia high school students are encouraged to participate in the annual competition, with details for the 2024 competition available on the Georgia Council for the Arts website in fall 2023.   Story 6: walk   Keli Gambrill, the commissioner for west Cobb, hosted her monthly "Walk and Talk" meetup at Allatoona Creek Park, marking the fourth event of the year. The purpose of these gatherings is to connect with constituents in District 1, enjoy nature together, and stay updated on the happenings in the northwest Cobb community. Gambrill initiated these events in March, aiming to meet people where they are and facilitate open communication in a comfortable setting. The recent event saw attendees like Josh Camp from MTB Atlanta, a nonprofit organization working to expand mountain biking trails. MTB Atlanta and Cobb County raised $23,000 for Allatoona Creek Park through a raffle and a bike race. Residents Vicki and Victor Williams also attended, appreciating the accessibility and exposure these events provide. The next "Walk and Talk" will take place at Lost Mountain Park on July 26..…………we're back, in a moment   Break Elon – Ingle's 8- Drake   Story 7: influencers   Neely Young, former publisher of Georgia Trend magazine, spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Marietta about his book "Georgia Made: The Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State in the 20th Century." The book explores influential Georgians, including President Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr., covering athletes, politicians, activists, and more. Young, a history enthusiast, wrote the book after a long career in journalism and serving as a curator for the Georgia Historical Society. The book features two Cobb residents, Bill Shipp and Gen. Lucius D. Clay, who made significant contributions. Young's own journey, overcoming aphasia through therapy, inspired him to write and encourage others facing similar challenges. The audience applauded his speech, and readers found pride and inspiration in learning about notable Georgians.   Story 8: titles   Tahir Hines, a rising senior at Allatoona High School, fulfilled his track and field dreams by winning the Class 6A state championships in discus and shot put. He was named the Cobb County Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Hines began his track and field journey at the age of 8 and transitioned from soccer. While the repetitive nature of the sport challenged him mentally, he learned the importance of pacing himself and taking breaks to prevent burnout. Hines has gained a deep appreciation for the sport and sees it as a privilege. He aims to repeat as a state champion and break the state records in shot put and discus.   Story 9: jamil   McCeachern alum redshirt junior Jamil Burroughs, a defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide, has entered the transfer portal. Burroughs played in 20 games over three seasons and was expected to be part of the team's defensive line rotation in the upcoming season. However, his status came into question after reports of a physical altercation with an Alabama staff member. Burroughs' eligibility for the upcoming season is uncertain, and he may need a waiver from the NCAA to play. Burroughs is the fourth defensive player and the first defensive lineman to leave Alabama since the end of last season. The team has recruited new interior defensive linemen to fill the gaps.   We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this……     Break: Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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Kevin Paul Scott - Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion. This is episode 573 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow. In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career. Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin's background included non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kevin served on a presidential campaign team and then worked as a representative for a United States Congressman. Kevin is the author of four books, including his latest Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For his leadership and business acumen, Kevin has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. For fun, Kevin has been cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa, trekked Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, and ridden a llama in Colombia. However, he most enjoys being at home with his wife, Laura, and his children, George and Amelia. Our focus today is on his book, “Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion.” Awesome book! Awesome conversation! Lots to think about. Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://kevinpaulscott.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpaulscott/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinpaulscott/ https://twitter.com/kevinpaulscott https://www.facebook.com/KevinPaulScott Length - 46:16

A Brooklyn, New York native, Dr. Kirk A. Nooks was appointed to serve as the President of Gordon State College effective June 1, 2018. His career spans both the private and public sector which leverages over 25 years of education and engineering experience. Before transitioning to a career in higher education, Nooks worked as an engineering project manager at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and as an account executive with a health benefits consulting company. As President of Gordon State, Nooks is responsible for a campus of over 3,000 students which has a mission of being a catalyst for exceptional and accessible education, and a vision to elevate the region's economic prosperity. Nooks serves on national and local boards to include The Chair Academy and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He has been recognized with several awards to include making the Georgia Trend's Top 500 Influential Leaders list in 2022. As an author and presenter, he continues to stay active on topics that include college and university leadership, strategic planning and the learning college.Dr. Nooks holds a doctorate in higher education administration from George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) and an MBA in marketing and a bachelor of science in industrial management from Mercer University (Macon, Ga.). He is a graduate of the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership and a member of the inaugural cohort of the American Council on Education's Spectrum Leadership Institute. Nooks is a first-generation college student and graduate. He believes that when institutions put students at the heart of its work, the institution can accomplish anything.Dr. Kirk A. Nooks and his wife Alison reside in Forsyth, GA with their three children. At the end of May, Dr. Nooks will continue his commitment to bridging the gap between high school students and the growing number of unfilled jobs through affordable, accessible, life-changing educational pathways by serving as as President and CEO of the Council on Occupational Education.It's a fascinating story. Tune in!

This week Steve and Yvonne interview Natalie Woodward of Warshauer Woodward Atkins (https://warlawgroup.com/) and Dax López of DelCampo Grayson Lopez Attorneys at Law (https://dglattorneys.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Natalie Woodward Anyone who meets Natalie Woodward feels like they have known her their entire life. It is this ability to put people at ease that makes her such an effective trial lawyer. Natalie secured a $77.7 million psychiatric malpractice verdict in September 2022 for the Carusillo family who's son was forced out of a mental health facility without his medication in 2017. Watch the News Nation interview about the case. In 2010, she tried her first jury trial as lead counsel in a wrongful arrest case and secured a $1 million verdict which is the largest verdict of its kind in Georgia history. In 2021, she was interviewed about this trial. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e8jnd-101dc94 Her cases have made international and national news including her fight to protect the rights of children on social media. https://youtu.be/cfGYpv8iKIE In 2014, she argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals to obtain increased protection for children targeted on social media. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ga-court-of-appeals/1680364.html Natalie has also led the fight to secure justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Natalie is a proud native of Powder Springs, Georgia and is a venerable “Double Dawg.” She received undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Political Science from UGA and then graduated from UGA Law in 2002. While in law school, she was a member of the 2001 Champion Intrastate Moot Court Team, President of her Second Year Class and Chair of the Moot Court Board. Natalie serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Bench and Bar Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. She has been recognized by her peers as one of the best lawyers in the State for the past six years and was selected as one of the Best Young Lawyers in Georgia by Atlanta Magazine. Read Full Bio Here Dax López For nearly 11 years, Dax served as a judge on the State Court of DeKalb County where he presided over complex criminal and civil matters.  As only the second Hispanic judge on a court of record in the history of Georgia, Dax was known to be an efficient, fair, and just jurist who earned the respect of lawyers and litigants alike. A native of Ponce Puerto Rico, Dax attended Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School where he was an editor on the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law and the president of the Vanderbilt Bar Association.  After law school, Dax served as the law clerk for federal judge Hector M. Laffitte in the Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Dax was a trial lawyer at three prestigious law firms in Atlanta specializing in complex civil matters, business litigation, product liability, and employment law. Throughout his legal career, Dax has received numerous recognitions.  Dax has been named as one of the Top Fifty Industry Leaders by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, as among Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine, and as a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010 by the SuperLawyer Magazine.  In 2010, Mundo Hispanico named Dax to be the Funcionario Destacado del Aňo.  In 2011, Dax was named by Georgia Trend Magazine to be among the best and brightest 40 Under 40 and by The Fulton Daily Report to be among those in the legal profession who were “On the Rise.”  He is also the recipient of the Justice Benham Community Service Award. Dax served on the Board of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials for 15 years, and as President of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association from 2006-2008.  He is also a past president of the Cooper Inn of Court.  Currently, he is a Trustee on the Board of Leadership Georgia, a member of the Board of Councilors for the American Jewish Committee, and a member of the Anti-Defamation League's regional board.   He is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia's Board of Governors and a member of the Standing Committee of Interpreters. In 2015, President Barack Obama nominated Dax to a vacant seat on the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  Unfortunately, Dax did not receive a hearing in the U.S. Senate and his nomination expired at the end of President Obama's term. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

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We've all heard that inspiration matters in life. But can inspiration be measured? And what true effects does inspiration have on our performance in life – work, athletics, in the classroom? Mike welcomes back entrepreneur and author Kevin Scott to talk through the principles behind his new book, Inspired Every Day. According to what Kevin has uncovered in his research on the topic, the genius of a flashbulb moment happens much more often when a person has developed a lifestyle that blends three indispensable ingredients: a purpose to live for, a problem to tackle, and a partnership with likeminded people. One or two won't do. It takes all three. Listen in, as Kevin shares his heart behind the book – and see how inspiration can truly transform you or your organization.About Kevin:Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow. In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career. Kevin has been named to the “40 under 40” lists for Georgia Trend and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In addition to Inspired Every Day, he has authored three books: The Lens of Leadership, 8 Essential Exchanges, and The Lepers' Lessons.

One of the biggest challenges in helping victims of human trafficking is reiterating the importance of a victim-centered approach. When law enforcement agents are new to human trafficking, they must remember that someone is not in a sex-trafficking position because they want to be. A lot of manipulation is behind the situation, along with prior trauma that may have led that individual to their awful situation.  These cases differ from other investigations, such as drugs, guns, and gangs. They affect human lives, and these individuals will be the key to making the case. When working with these human trafficking cases, there needs to be an element of compassion while also being careful about removing biases. [01:09] Profile of this episode's guest: Alia El-Sawi - Victim Assistance Specialist at Homeland Security Investigations Alia has been a Victim Assistance Specialist with Homeland Security Investigations since 2010. Before her work with HSI, she served as the Anti-Human Trafficking Program Coordinator for a nonprofit organization called Tapestri. She has received many awards and recognitions, including Georgia Trend's “Top 40 Under 40” Georgians, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta's “Top 40 under 40”, and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directors Award.  [02:29] What is human trafficking? While human trafficking and human smuggling can be related, they are different. Both may involve movement of some sort. However, smuggling generally is done with the goal of the person having a better quality of life. Human trafficking consists of an ulterior motive by the trafficker to exploit the individual. With human trafficking, the individual may not understand or fully know they're being brought somewhere for an exploitative purpose. They may have been promised a job, but that job ends up looking very different. Labor trafficking is a form of human trafficking that uses force, fraud, or coercion to recruit individuals for some particular employment where the individuals end up in servitude. Sex trafficking involves commercial sex, where an individual is forced into what some refer to as forced prostitution. [11:25] Alia's role at Tapestri and journey to Homeland Security Investigations Alia started working in the anti-human trafficking field with Tapestri, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. At Tapestri, Alia provided direct services for survivors of both labor trafficking and sex trafficking of juveniles and adults, specifically within the various immigrant and refugee communities. Because of her work with Tapestri, Alia spent a lot of time building connections with local, state, and federal law enforcement. She referred case after case that agents could successfully present to the U.S. Attorney's Office, which successfully prosecuted. When the role of Victim Assistance Specialist opened in Atlanta, the supervisor and Assistant Special Agent in Charge approached Alia about the position. [19:00] Services available to those who have been victims of human trafficking Most of the time, Alia relies on the networks and resources she's built over the years that continue with the nonprofit world, direct service providers, child advocacy centers, and expands into the medical realm. Alia works with many medical professionals, such as behavioral health and substance abuse facilities.  Many faith-based communities are willing and eager to help the efforts by providing volunteers. Sometimes services look like anything from food banks to language access through English as a second language classes for an individual. [26:35] Staying motivated in difficult cases People ask Alia how she keeps from being depressed about such a heavy topic. She hangs on to the success stories because she knows people can escape their darkest days and walk into the light. There was one case that followed Alia as she moved from Tapestri to HSI. She saw the young lady go through the process and get the resources she needed to grow into a young lady doing exceptionally well. [30:03] The role of mobile forensics in human trafficking cases With the internet, there is, unfortunately, easier access to a variety of people. Many are recruited online through various means of social media. Social media with messaging, video, or photo capabilities are a breeding ground for trafficking and create an easier way for traffickers to infiltrate and start casual conversations with both adults and juveniles. Cell phones are a vital component of human trafficking investigations. Having the information on cell phones is the easiest way to unveil more of what's happening. [37:23] The future of fighting human trafficking Continue to raise awareness. As a country, the U.S. has come a long way in building awareness. Even globally, many strides have been taken to advance the fight. All sorts of legislation are being passed that help provide additional resources for the victims.  Dispelling human trafficking myths will help accurately detect what human trafficking is so more people can know what some of the red flags are and refer cases to help provide victims with the help they need. CONNECT WITH DEBBIE, MATT, AND GRAYSHIFT Debbie on Twitter Debbie on LinkedIn Matt on Linkedin Check out Grayshift online - https://Grayshift.com  Grayshift on Facebook Grayshift on Instagram Grayshift on Twitter Grayshift on LinkedIn Connect with us about the podcast at podcast@grayshift.com 

PBR Stock Contractor and former world champion Cord McCoy talks about the business of bulls ahead of this weekend's PBR event in Duluth.  Gwinnett County police are searching for a 19-year-old man who is wanted for a deadly shooting that happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Corpora. Angela Carter, Miguel Rodriguez is wanted for felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of 45-year-old Felipe Velasco. Carter said police responded to a call on Fox Forest Ct. in Lilburn at about 12:40 a.m. and found Velasco inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound. Velasco was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Carter said Rodriquez is known to drive a Jeep wrangler with Georgia tag “XEG482.” She said a “domestic related” dispute led to the shooting. Police are asking anyone with information to share in the case, or who has information on Rodriguez's whereabouts, to contact Gwinnett detectives. When Peachtree Corners officials were approached in 2019 about the city participating in the federal Urban County program with its fellow Gwinnett cities and the county itself, they were given a few days to look at impact of participating versus not participating and make a decision. Without a whole lot of time to think it over, and without knowing the county would be impacted if the city did not participate, Peachtree Corners' leaders decided to pass on the offer. Flash forward to this past Tuesday and the situation was very different. The city's leaders, armed with new information from the county, are considering joining the program. Peachtree Corners is the only Gwinnett city — the only part of Gwinnett in fact — that does not participate in the Urban County program. The federal program is set up to help communities get HUD assistance grant funding. Gwinnett cities who opt to participate in the program with the county, as well as qualified residents who live in those cities, can apply to the county's HUD program for community development block grants. A qualified resident is a person who lives within a low-income census tract within a community. There are only two census tracts in Peachtree Corners that meet that criteria. Both tracts are in the southern part of the city, near the Gwinnett-DeKalb county line along the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Buford Highway corridors. If a city does not participate in the program with the county, its qualified residents have to apply to the state for assistance. In that scenario, Peachtree Corners residents would have compete against a much larger pool of applicants from across Georgia, and they would therefore be less likely to get approved for help. One piece of information Peachtree Corners officials said they have now that they did not have in 2019 is the details on how not participating in the program affects Gwinnett County as a whole. County and city officials said Gwinnett is missing out on $350,000 per year by not having Peachtree Corners participate because of the population its inclusion adds. Gwinnett County residents who want to adopt a dog, or surrender a pooch they are no longer able to care for, from the county's animal shelter are out of luck — for now. County officials have stopped dog adoptions and intakes at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Shelter in Lawrenceville until Jan. 19 because of a disease outbreak at the shelter. The situation at the shelter only affects dog adoptions and intakes, so people who want to adopt a cat can still do so at this time. Some dogs can also still be brought to the shelter for intake, but only if they are injured. The county is also allowing pet owners to come by and reclaim their lost pets, including lost dogs, at the shelter despite the suspension of dog adoptions. In the early years of the Hooper-Renwick School, events such as graduations, recitals and plays were like church affairs. That's in large part because those events were held in local churches because the school — which many African-American students in Gwinnett attended before desegregation of schools occurred in the 1960's — did not have facilities to host events when it was first built. Those kinds of spaces would not be available at the school itself until it was expanded in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Two churches in particular which supported the school were the old Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. As work commences to turn the old Hooper-Renwick School into the Hooper-Renwick themed library, the city of Lawrenceville has secured several artifacts from Mt. Calvary's 1960 building on Neal Street for display in the library. The city saved the church's stained glass windows and pews. It also found items which had been placed inside a time capsule with the church's cornerstone. The items were removed before the church was torn down at the end of December. Among the items found inside the time capsule were a 1960 Hooper-Renwick graduation program, a copy of the program from the church's opening day celebrations and a copy of the new testament. Multiple Gwinnett County government and business leaders have been named among the most influential and notable people in the state by Georgia Trend magazine. Georgia Trend released its annual 100 Influential Georgians list, as well as its list of notable Georgians, this month. Among the people named Influential Georgians were Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Nick Masino. Two other names included on the list were Hussey Gay Bell CEO and Chairman G. Holmes Bell IV, who was listed by Georgia Trend as being from Duluth, and Johnson R&D and JTEC Energy founder Lonnie Johnson, who was listed as being from Lilburn. The list of Influential Georgians recognizes people in the state who, according to Georgia Trend, “represents the best qualities of leadership, power, character and influence the state has to offer.” It includes a broad cross section of Georgians from government officials such as Governor Brian Kemp to business, healthcare, education and nonprofit leaders and even University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart. There were also four Gwinnettians who made Georgia Trend's Notable Georgians list, which recognizes people who have made a significant contribution to the state. These Gwinnettians include: Atlanta Regional Commission Board Chairman Kerry Armstrong; Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer; Partnership Gwinnett Vice-President of Economic Development Andrew Carnes; and American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia President and CEO Michael “Sully” Sullivan. In addition to the eight people from Gwinnett who made the Influential or Notable Georgians lists, there were some other people with ties to Gwinnett who were named among the state's most influential residents as well. Some of them lead hospital systems which have campuses or medical offices in Gwinnett while others are either state officials who live close to Gwinnett's borders and have been involved in projects in the county. One of them leads the company that has the naming rights to the Gas South District and has been involved in the county because of that. 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Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram

For this week's episode, we're replaying a hit from season one! We have the CEO of Ride on Bikes and one of Georgia Trend's 2019 Top 40 Under 40, Jason McKenzie. Jason epitomizes the quintessential ‘people person.' His joy of life and spirit of adventure is contagious. Jason has his fair share of tragedy and adversity, but that doesn't stop him from spreading his joy of life and his spirit of adventure.  Join us on this episode as David and Jason as they dig deeper into the importance of family, relationships and adventure in building a strong and growing business.   Check out our Inner Circle Groups info here! Click here for access to my free ebook Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript, and more details  

In 2013, Jonathan left a mid-sized firm, where he served as corporate counsel for large privately-held corporations and small businesses, to found InPrime Legal – a revolutionary way for businesses to approach legal. In doing so, he left the bloody red ocean of the traditional “bill-you-for-every-minute” law firm model and created a “blue ocean” of proactive and predictable legal services for small to mid-sized companies. For the past three years, Jonathan has been recognized by Georgia Trend as one of Georgia's Legal Elite and by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. Under Jonathan's leadership, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce recognized InPrime Legal as a Top 25 Small Business for 2018. Show Notes: In this episode, Jonathan talks about the courage it takes to start your own business, the importance of advocating for your vision as a small business leader, how commitment to your business goals drives success, and how at its core, the purpose of every business it to serve its customers. Episode Highlights: • What Matters to Small Business [0:02:18] • Milestones Along the Way [0:04:17] • Common Growth Issues [0:07:48] • What's Changed in Small Business [0:11:11] • An Advocate Leader [0:13:09] • Changing the Business Model [0:15:45] • Interim CEO [0:19:23] • Rapid Fire [0:24:39] • Takeaways [0:28:12] • Contact Information [0:29:08] • SBM Announcements [0:29:51]

This week we're replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Betty Nguyen Davis (http://www.bettydavislaw.com) & Bethany Schneider (https://schneiderlawpc.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   Episode Details: The National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 honoree Bethany Schneider of Schneider Law, P.C. and three-time Georgia Super Lawyers honoree Betty Davis of The Davis Injury Firm LLC discuss a recent personal injury case involving a metro Atlanta hotel, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a Haitian cab driver. Struck by an 8-foot metal pipe falling from the construction site four floors above, cab driver Max Laguerre sustained a traumatic brain injury, due to a lack of safety precautions taken by Cajun Contractors, Inc. In June, a DeKalb County, Georgia jury returned a $5 million verdict, which was added to a $1 million pre-trial settlement with the hotel and over $500,000 in punitive damages.   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Betty Nguyen Davis Betty Nguyen Davis is an Atlanta injury attorney who solely focuses her practice on plaintiff's personal injury work. Betty is consistently recognized by her peers as a top attorney in Georgia by Super Lawyers and Georgia Trend and is highly recommended by her clients as an aggressive and persistent, yet caring and accessible attorney. Read Full Bio   Bethany Schneider With more than a decade of trial experience, Bethany has built a reputation as a preeminent trial lawyer in Georgia and Florida. Bethany has always had a passion for fairness and justice and knew from an early age that she wanted to be a trial lawyer, fighting on behalf of others in the courtroom. Bethany grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, before attending the University of Georgia from 2002-2005, where she graduated with an ABJ and BA with highest honors, Phi Beta Kappa. She briefly left the Southeast for law school and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors in 2009. While in law school, she honed her trial skills on the mock trial team and was honored with the award for the Best Advocate in her graduating class. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

This week Jim welcomes back friend of the show Eric Tanenblatt to discuss the tight US Senate race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia. They also assess the likelihood of a possible runoff between the two candidates. Eric Tanenblatt is the Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. He also leads the firm's US Public Policy Practice, leveraging his three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments. Mr. Tanenblatt, a renowned lecturer and political counselor who's widely regarded as one of the nation's preeminent public policy thought leaders, has served in the administrations of three US presidents and as a senior advisor to a US senator and governor, and held a US Senate-confirmable post governing a federal agency. He leads Dentons' global autonomous vehicles team and authors a popular weekly digest tracking the most consequential regulatory, political, and technical developments in the world of automotive autonomy. Mr. Tanenblatt's political and fundraising activities and experience are extensive. He served as chief of staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia's first Republican governor in 130 years, and later helped coordinate the 2004 G-8 Economic Summit, hosted by President George W. Bush at Sea Island, Georgia. He served in 2012 as a political advisor and National Finance Co-chairman for the presidential campaign of Governor Mitt Romney, with whom his relationship dates back to 2004, when he served as Finance Co-chair for the Romney-led Republican Governors Association (RGA). Earlier, in 2000, he served as the state chairman for President Bush's successful Georgia campaign and held senior positions in the 1996 Bob Dole and Phil Gramm presidential campaigns. He also served as a longtime advisor to the late US Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), including as vice chairman of the senator's reelection bid in 1998. Later, he served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush at the Department of Health and Human Services as a special assistant to the secretary, and as director of intergovernmental affairs at the Peace Corps. Mr. Tanenblatt is a prominent advocate for civic engagement, often writing and speaking on the subject. He was nominated by President Bush and confirmed by the US Senate to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, serving from 2008 until 2013. He was also the founder and chairman of Hands on Georgia, a statewide organization to promote volunteerism, and served as co-chair of the Host Committee for the National Conference for Service and Volunteerism in 2008 and 2018. Named one of Georgia's 100 most influential persons and a political legacy leader by the magazine Georgia Trend, which years earlier named him one of the state's "Forty under 40" rising stars, Mr. Tanenblatt is often quoted or cited by some of the most prestigious news and opinion services in the world, including the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the New York Times, US News and World Report, National Journal, Politico, The Hill, Roll Call, the Associated Press, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

AJC, NPR ~Political Coordinator for Stacey Abrams for Governor 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also received * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta * Emory University Alumni Association's 40 Under 40 * Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 *Georgia State University's Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award * Daily Point of Light Award"Everyone Matters;Everyone Deserves Respect; andEveryone Can Make A Difference."- Taos WynnTaos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos' leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta.Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek.In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states.Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze.An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community.Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors.Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice. © 2022 All Rights Reserved© 2022 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

Welcome back to the She's Wild Podcast hosted by Nancy Surak! Today's guest is Sally Riker, partner at Lowe's Engineers. Sally has 25 years of experience in the A/E/C industry and was named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2020 to their List of Women Who Mean Business. Sally was recognized as one of the most influential women in A/E/C in Georgia 2018-2022. She was named to the “40 under 40” list of leading professionals by Georgia Trend magazine and she was recently appointed to the Urban Land Institute's America's Women's Leadership Initiative Committee.Sally's career journey has been filled with success and she's long been recognized as a strong leader. She attributes her leadership skills to being involved in team sports in her youth and dives into the lessons she learned being a fast-pitch pitcher on her softball team. She is proud to be a woman in the STEM field and works to lift other women up in traditionally male dominated industries. Today's episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to step outside of your comfort zone and into a position or career path you might be thinking about.Memorable Moments:4:50- When you're playing team sports, you learn early on how not only to lead but support, how to cheer others on. It's something where every person on the team is a critical component to your success. So it's the same thing here at work.7:29- So the biggest thing that I always tell people is to be responsive and communicate. That is one of the biggest things that will help a project or help a client understand where you are with the project. If you don't communicate with them, you're not responsive, or you don't pick up the phone, it lends to a lot of problems that perhaps you could have nipped in the bud, to begin with.12:18- I feel like it is so important, especially for women, to raise your hand, get involved in those leadership roles, don't just be a member or participate, really get involved. There are not enough women out there that get involved with nonprofit organizations, professional organizations that really raise their hand and say, “Hey, I want the opportunity to lead”.21:42- One thing that I have to say is women are strong, we're resilient. I feel very, very honored and privileged to be here at Lowe, I'm the only female partner.27:05- I really never thought I would be in a STEM field growing up; I thought I was going to be on Broadway or a news anchor or something like that, but, you know, it is possible.36:00- Put yourself in the arena, make yourself bigger, you know, and at the end of the day, it's you that counts. You're your own worst critic, and you're probably the one that holds holding yourself back in the long run.Connect with Nancy:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak/Website: www.nancysurak.comConnect with Sally:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-riker-f-same-1b1a1943/Website: https://loweengineers.com/Sally's Book Recommendation:Daring Greatly Brene Brown via Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OAbK8TShe's WILD Sound production by:Luke Surak, Surak Productions: surakproductions@gmail.com

In today's episode, Jessica sits down with Chris Appleton, Founder & CEO of Sewn Arts and the Art Pharmacy. You'll hear how Chris and his team are creating a solution for care providers to prescribe and refer patients to health-improving arts & culture experiences, how they're uniquely bringing together key stakeholders in the healthcare and arts communities, and how creatives can meet people where they are with their craft's life-giving therapy. More about Chris Appleton Chris Appleton is the Founder & CEO of Sewn Arts and the Art Pharmacy, a solution through which care providers prescribe and refer patients to arts & culture interventions that improve mental health and emotional well-being.  A social entrepreneur, Chris has spent his career developing organizations where the arts meet civic life. Previously, Chris was Co-founder and Executive Director of WonderRoot, where he was focused on social change movement-building through the arts. Chris and his work have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Fast Company, and more. Chris has been honored with numerous awards, including the Americans for the Arts National Emerging Leader Award, Emory Center for Creativity and the Arts Community Impact Award, and New Leaders Council Alumni Award. He was a special guest at the 2011 White House Youth Summit, a member of the 2019 Class of Leadership Atlanta, and received honors such as Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend's 100 Notable Georgians, Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2014, and World Economic Forum's Global Shapers. Currently pursuing his Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Chris is engaged in a range of initiatives beyond his professional work. He helped build Vote with Dignity, a healthy democracy effort to improve the voting experience through line-warming and neighborhood engagement. He has served on numerous boards including the Grady Health System's Ambassador Force, City of Atlanta Mayor's Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Americans for the Arts EL Council, Alliance Theatre Advisory Board, Health Connect South Advisory Board, and more. Chris lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Annie, and two young children, Alexander and June. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE For more information on Chris Appleton and the Art Pharmacy, check out www.artpharmacy.org & https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-appleton-atl/ To explore the Arts and Health Matrix from the Rhode Island's Department of Health and Council for the Arts, check out https://www.aerodatalab.org/arts-and-health  CREDITS Music

It's no secret surgeons don't like being told what to do—so how do you get them to think that adopting a new approach was their idea? For a fresh perspective, we sat down with Dr. Betsy Grunch, a board-certified neurosurgeon who was recently named to Georgia Trend's Top Doctors List for the third year in a row. Join us as Dr. Grunch shares why she's glad to see the practice of “accosting [docs] at the scrub sink” fading, the real reasons why some of her colleagues shy away from paradigm-shifting procedures for SI joint pain, her ingenious use of social media, and the behaviors that separate cringeworthy reps from trustworthy partners.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How to distinguish staunch nonbelievers from curious would-be converts How to tailor your approach to fit each surgeon's unique style Why you need to understand which patient types irritate your customer the most The impact of presenting case studies on social media  Plus, we explore the importance of humanizing providers in your outreach.       Resources from this episode:  Download the Behavior Change Blueprint Follow Dr. Grunch on IG Follow Dr. Grunch on FB Follow Dr. Grunch on TikTok Social Media:  Connect with Dr. Grunch on LinkedIn Connect with Zed on LinkedIn Connect with Clark on LinkedIn

Enjoy this episode on contracts, business, and private practice, as Dr.Douglas Lundy gives us a great talk!  Dr. Lundy is the  new chairman of St Luke's University Health Network, Department of Orthopedics. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, FACS, who led one of the largest private orthopedics groups, Resurgens Orthopaedics, for over a decade. Dr. Lundy specializes in acute/reconstructive trauma, fracture and limb-lengthening surgery. Before joining SLUHN, he was co-President of Resurgens Orthopaedics, PC of Atlanta, Georgia. He previously was a member of the Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies in Colorado. He has treated patients with injuries of the bones, tendons and muscles for more than 22 years.   Dr. Lundy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. He has held leadership positions with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Orthopaedic Association and the American College of Surgeons. For 10 straight years, he was named a Top Doctor in Georgia Trend and Atlanta Magazine.  Dr. Lundy has performed intricate surgeries using only rudimentary instruments and supplies in Africa, Mongolia and the Far East. There he has taught local surgeons advanced operative and restorative techniques, so they can continue performing these procedures independently.  We talk about Contracts, what to look for, what to avoid Questions to ask any potential employer Tips on leadership in the workplace + much much more

Today on the podcast, Robin and Lester interview Ray Persons, Senior Litigation Partner at King and Spalding and President of the International Society of Barristers.   Ray Persons: W. Ray Persons is a senior litigation partner at King & Spalding, an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 900 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.  Ray has a national practice focused on product liability, mass tort, class action and complex litigation.  Ray has represented more than 50 of the Fortune 500 as counsel or national coordinating counsel for clients in the pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical and energy industries; he has served as lead counsel in 92 jury trials, 90 percent of which went to verdict.  He has served as lead counsel in over 25 Engle progeny tobacco jury trials.  He serves as national counsel in In re UST Litigation for one of the world's largest petroleum companies in claims brought by dozens of states alleging fraudulent overpayment of claims for reimbursement of costs associated with cleanup of underground storage tanks.  He served as national coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel for Union Carbide Corporation in the successful defense against claims of an alleged industry-wide conspiracy to subject workers to cancer-causing chemicals.  He represented one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies in a 442-plaintiff case involving claims of exposure to arsenic and chromium stemming from the 60- year operation of a manufacturing facility in New Jersey.  Ray successfully defended against claims brought by 1,200 homeowners and residents who lived in the vicinity of a fertilizer plant; the chemicals of concern were arsenic, lead, mercury and sulfur dioxide.  Ray is regarded as one of the best trial lawyers in the country, as evidenced by his election as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the Litigation Counsel of America.  He holds the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates.  He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in four categories:  Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Mass Torts, and Product Liability; Chambers USA:  America's Leading Lawyers for Business; Lawdragon 500; The Legal 500; Georgia Trend magazine's “Legal Elite,” and Atlanta Magazine's Georgia Super Lawyers (Top 10 for eight consecutive years).  He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, International Association of Defense Counsel, and American Health Lawyers Association.  Ray received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from Armstrong State College and his law degree in 1978 from The Ohio State University.  He was awarded the Armstrong State University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000, the Moritz College of Law 2005 Distinguished Alumnus Award, The Ohio State University 2006 Distinguished Service Award, and The Ohio State University 2012 John B. Gerlach, Sr., Development Volunteer Award. Read Full Bio   Links: King and Spaulding International Society of Barristers http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court Website To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a financial platform that connects female entrepreneurs with lenders who want to earn a return on their investment while fueling the growth of women-led businesses. Dr. Novellus is a gender equality advocate who believes in economic empowerment and inclusive economic growth. Dr. Novellus holds a PhD in systems engineering with a minor in finance, a Masters of Science in information technology emphasizing information system engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in business management economics, and a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering — achieving Summa Cum Laude in each. Dr. Novellus served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, a Halcyon Fellow for Social Impact, one of the Top 25 Disruptors and Innovators in Tech, one of the 27 Black Founders and Investors to watch in 2019 by PitchBook, and LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology. Get in touch with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshawnna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iEnrichHER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ienrichher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ienrichher Website: https://enrichher.com/ Book your free Strategy Flow call today! https://www.outfieldleadership.com/#call Purchase Dave's book The Self-Evolved Leader here- https://www.amazon.com/Self-evolved-Leader-Elevate-Develop-Refuses/dp/1626346801 Get in touch with Dave: Website: https://www.davemckeown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemckeown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemckeown1/?hl=en

Roy Barnes (D-Mableton) served as the 80th Governor of The State of Georgia from 1999-2003 Barnes is a 1970 graduate of 2021 College Football National Champions The University of Georgia and a 1972 graduate of 2021 College Football National Champions The University of Georgia School of Law.  He was the most recent Democrat to be elected to The Governor's office, and the last in an unbroken string of members of the Democratic Party to hold the office dating back to The Civil War. He is also currently the only Governor not to be re-elected since the law was changed to allow governors to fill two consecutive 4 year terms in 1974.  Barnes was the youngest member of the State Senate when he was elected at 26 and served from 1974-1990 from Mableton. During his tenure in the state senate, Barnes served floor leader to Governor Joe Frank Harris, and was appointed chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  After running unsuccessfully for the nomination for Governor in 1990 - where he came in third in the primary to Zell Miller and Maynard Jackson - he served 6 years in the General Assembly from 1992-1998.  In 1998 he beat Republican Guy Milner 53-44 to become the 80th Governor of Georgia.  (Sidebar: This was Milner's third consecutive statewide race, in which he lost all three! He lost the Governor's race to Zell in 1994, the Senate to Max Cleland in 1996 and to Roy in 1998)  He was the most recent Democrat to be elected to The Governor's office, and the last in an unbroken string of members of the Democratic Party to hold the office dating back to The Civil War. He is also currently the only Governor not to be re-elected since the law was changed to allow governors to fill two consecutive 4 year terms in 1974.  As Governor, Barnes championed Ethics Reform, Education Reform and Transportation Funding, but his term has always been defined by the controversy surrounding Georgia's state flag. He accomplished something even Zell Miller couldn't, and removed the Confederate Battle Flag from Georgia's State Flag (officially the 1956 flag). Voters punished him dearly for it in 2002, though larger structural issues and party realignment, especially below the gnat line, played a large part in the 02 election.  According to the February 2004 issue of Georgia Trend, "Democrat Roy Barnes was one of the most powerful governors in history. His nickname 'King Roy' was an affectionate term accorded him by supporters because he knew how to pull the levers and make things happen in the legislature." In 2003 he was awarded the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award link: Roy Barnes | JFK Library He remains managing partner of The Barnes Law Group

AJC, NPR ~ 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service  My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also received * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State  * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta  * Emory University Alumni Association's 40 Under 40  * Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40  *Georgia State University's Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award  * Daily Point of Light Award "Everyone Matters;Everyone Deserves Respect; andEveryone Can Make A Difference."- Taos WynnTaos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos' leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta. Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek.In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states. Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze. An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community. Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors. Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice.   © 2022 All Rights Reserved© 2022 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

As one of the largest cities in the South, Atlanta has recently been the focus of news coverage on everything from election controversies to significant social justice reforms. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has found herself at the center of many of these headlines. Through the lens of her One Atlanta initiative, Mayor Bottoms sees the future of Atlanta as a “an affordable, resilient, and equitable city of commerce and compassion.” Her efforts have led to major reforms in financial transparency, diversity and inclusion, criminal justice, and policing, both locally and nationwide. In conversation with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Mayor Bottoms will discuss the importance of cities, like Dallas and Atlanta, in terms of the role they play on the world stage. Keisha Lance Bottoms is the 60th mayor of Atlanta. She currently serves as chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee and on the Census Task Force for the United States Conference of Mayors. Honored as 2020 Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend magazine, Mayor Bottoms is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Jack and Jill of America, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Mayor Bottoms is the first Atlanta mayor to have served as a judge, city councilmember, and mayor. She holds an undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University and a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law. . . Do you believe in the importance of international education and connections? The nonprofit World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by gifts from people like you, who share our passion for engaging in dialogue on global affairs and building bridges of understanding. While the Council is not currently charging admission for virtual events, we ask you to please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help us keep the conversation going through informative public programs and targeted events for students and teachers. Donate: https://www.dfwworld.org/donate

For this week's episode, we have the CEO of Ride on Bikes and one of Georgia Trend's 2019 Top 40 Under 40, Jason McKenzie. Jason epitomizes the quintessential ‘people person.' His joy of life and spirit of adventure is contagious. Jason has his fair share of tragedy and adversity, but that doesn't stop him from spreading his joy of life and his spirit of adventure.  Join us on this episode as David and Jason as they dig deeper into the importance of family, relationships and adventure in building a strong and growing business. Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript and more details.

Kevin Paul Scott is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. Listen in on this great conversation as Kevin talks about ROI: Return On Inspiration. Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow.In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career.Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin's background included non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kevin served on a presidential campaign team and then worked as a representative for a United States Congressman.Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest The Lens. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For his leadership and business acumen, Kevin has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.

Join us for our first expert panel discussion on contemporary challenges to voting concerns.  Panel Participants:Tharon JohnsonTharon Johnson is the founder and CEO of Paramount Consulting Group, a firm specializing in media relations, government affairs and electoral strategy. He has served at senior levels of federal, state and local campaigns, including those for former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Congressman John Lewis and former President Barack Obama. He continues to advise members of Congress and leaders in city and state government.Tharon is frequently quoted in Newsweek, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill and other publications. He regularly appears as a key contributor on several news channels and television shows, including CNN, as well as Georgia Public Broadcasting’s "Political Rewind" and “Lawmakers," to provide insights and analysis of political developments at the national, state and local levels. In addition to "The Georgia Gang", Tharon is a permanent contributor to WABE’s “Political Breakfast” podcast with Denis O’Hayer.In 2012, Tharon was honored by Georgia Trend magazine as a recipient of their “40 under 40 Award,” recognizing Georgia’s Best and Brightest, and by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a recipient of their “40 under 40, Atlanta’s Rising Business and Community Leaders Award.” James Magazine named Mr. Johnson one of the top 25 most influential Georgians. Additionally, Politics Magazine named Tharon among the Top 10 Democrats in Georgia, and he was the only African-American to be named a Campaigns & Elections 2010 Rising Star. In addition to his political honors, he was awarded the Unsung Hero award by his alma mater Clark Atlanta University. Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson is the owner of Robinson Republic, a communications consulting firm. He previously served as the deputy chief of staff for communications for Gov. Nathan Deal after serving as the communications director during Deal’s 2010 campaign. Robinson was named to the University of Georgia’s 2012 “40 Under 40” class and is an alumnus of the 2015 Leadership Georgia class. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Robinson and his wife, Corinna, have one daughter. They are members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church and reside in Brookhaven. Derrick Alexander Pope, J.D., HostTerrass Misher, ProducerTo find out more about Hidden Legal Figures, or to support the podcast, go www.hiddenlegalfigures.com. Join us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/showcase/hidden_legal_figures and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HLFpodcastHidden Legal Figures is licensed for the exclusive use of The Arc of Justice Institute, Inc. The Arc of Justice Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public educational institution. Hidden Legal Figures: The Podcast copyright © 2020 by Derrick Alexander Pope. All rights reserved.

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a financial platform that connects female entrepreneurs with lenders who want to earn a return on their investment while fueling the growth of women-led businesses. Dr. Novellus is a gender equality advocate who believes in economic empowerment and inclusive economic growth. Dr. Novellus holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, with a Minor in Finance, a Masters of Science in Information Technology emphasizing Information System Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – achieving Summa Cum Laude in each. Roshawnna served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, one of the Top 25 Disruptors and Innovators in Tech, one of the 27 Black Founders and Investors to watch by PitchBook, and LinkedIn Top Voice #5 in Technology. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE PPP Funding has run out, what’s next for Small Business funding?   Starting a business during COVID, Is it a good idea? Steps to re-strategize during this pandemic How Small Businesses can stay connected to their customers How she secured 600K in funding for her college education How EnrichHer was created and who it supports #1 trick to help you overcome self-doubt CONNECT WITH ROSHAWNNA Connect with Roshawnna on LinkedIn|https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshawnna Learn more about EnrichHer | https://www.enrichher.com/

Chat Guest In 2006, Beth founded Executive Velocity as an outlet for her trademark enthusiasm and energy for assisting clients with their most valuable asset – their people. Through her proven approaches, she provides expert advice on leadership capabilities and builds succession plans for organizational continuity. Beth served as a Chair with Vistage, the most prestigious CEO and business owner peer advisory organization in the world for 13 years. As a Vistage Chair, Beth facilitated peer advisor meetings and coached business owners and executives to grow and develop in their roles and careers. Beth began her career in financial management with Hewlett Packard and later transitioned into account management with Pricewaterhouse Coopers. She developed and managed accounts, honing her skill in providing effective solutions for the diverse needs of clients. In 1989, Beth co-founded MA&A Group, Inc., with her husband and served as CEO and Chair of the Board. The technology project management consulting firm worked with clients such as BellSouth, SunTrust, Wachovia, and the American Cancer Society to incorporate and implement technological solutions to advance business objectives and achieve greater productivity and profitability. MA&A Group was named a “Pacesetter” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 1997, 1999, and 2000, and was ranked #199 on the Inc. 500 ranking of America's fastest-growing companies.   Beth is a graduate of Babson College and Harvard Business School's OPM program. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, Business DNA, Foundations of NeuroLeadership, Strategic Workforce Planning, and Facilitation and Advanced Facilitation from Leadership Strategies. She is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw State University and has received the following awards and recognitions: Atlanta's Top 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend's “Divas,” and Babson College's Distinguished Service Award. Beth's insight and expertise make her a sought-after speaker, and she is featured in numerous industry blogs and publications.   Chat Highlights What's your backstory and how you found your way into leadership development and executive coaching? How are leaders finding new ways to actually IMPROVE employee engagement despite more adoption virtual working environments? As we move out of the response and recovery phases of COVID-19, how can leaders take what they've learned to be positive outcomes, evaluate why they were effective, and apply that when our economy is thriving again? Since we're all just keeping our seats warm for our future successors, talk to me about the future leaders and how we can best equip them through purpose-driven education and development?    Get In Touch executive-velocity.com/meet-beth-miller twitter.com/SrExecAdvisor linkedin.com/in/betharmknechtmiller youtube.com/user/executivevelocity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Richard Mitchell of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP (https://www.mitchellshapiro.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Richard Mitchell, a partner at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP, explains how he secured justice for Elizabeth Dickinson, who sustained a painful pressure ulcer due to the negligence of Landmark Hospital's staff, who did not rotate her position regularly on her hospital bed. Transferred from Grady Hospital in Atlanta after receiving treatment for car crash-related injuries, Elizabeth was admitted to Landmark Hospital with a stable stage 2 sacral ulcer, which quickly escalated to stage 4. The pressure ulcer took a full year to heal, but Elizabeth's activities continue to be limited due to the poor wound care she received. Despite the defense's attempts to blame Landmark's new medical records system, Elizabeth's daughter and even Elizabeth herself for her injuries, a Gwinnett County, Georgia jury returned a verdict of $1,300,000 in damages.    Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Richard Mitchell Richard C. Mitchell is a partner with Mitchell & Shapiro LLP. He concentrates on personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, trucking and auto wrecks, and aviation crashes. In December of 2003 and 2014, he was voted by his peers in Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's “Legal Elite” in the personal injury area. From 2003-2019 the readers of Atlanta Magazine voted him a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in personal injury litigation. He is regarded as one of the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the Atlanta, Georgia area and has received the highest possible professional rating, Martindale-Hubble's AV Preeminent rating, consecutively for 20 years. After clerking for 2 United States District Court judges in Atlanta, Richard C. Mitchell was an associate and partner with the major law firm Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy for over 14 years before leaving to start his own firm in 1997. During that time, he successfully represented numerous manufacturers and insurers in product liability cases, including manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft and aircraft components, forklifts, woodworking machinery, chemicals, conveyor belts, and electric limit switches. He left the large firm in order to concentrate on representing injured individuals. Mr. Mitchell's years of experience defending clients in personal injury cases and working with insurance companies have given him a unique insight into the civil litigation process and an ability to work with defendants to obtain favorable results for his clients. He is a successful veteran of more than 100 trials, arbitrations, and mediations; he, therefore, has the experience and skills to achieve his clients' goals before a judge and jury in the event a settlement cannot be reached. He has obtained several  Georgia Top Ten Verdicts in medical malpractice.  As one of the finest personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia, Richard C. Mitchell has been a frequent speaker at seminars and the author of chapters in several treatises and legal articles. Richard is also currently serving as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University School of Law. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1  Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Chat Guest   Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries.  Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow. In addition to working with businesses and various brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career. Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin's background included non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kevin served on a presidential campaign team and then worked as a representative for a United States Congressman. Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest The Lens. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For his leadership and business acumen, Kevin has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. For fun, Kevin has been cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa, trekked Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, and ridden a llama in Colombia. However, he most enjoys being at home with his wife and son in Marietta, Georgia to cheer on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. Known for his grassroots appeal and southern charm, Kevin speaks extensively at businesses, to educators, and within the faith community.   Chat Highlights Why is there a false narrative that servant leaders have to be “soft”? While considering core values and how that's been successful for Chick-Fil-A's Leadership Academy program, how have you had to consider making those principles relevant to audiences/regions where their foundation of values may be different? Kevin's life and career passion is speaking and writing about leadership. He talks more about his inspiration around leaders having an influence that leads to action. Kevin talks about the importance of always seeking a better perspective as a leader. “How you view things changes how you do things.” He talks about how a changing perspective to lead to radically different results can help us move out of COVID-19 into a brighter future.    Get In Touch Learn more about Kevin Paul Scott at KevinPaulScott.com Social Media: facebook.com/KevinPaulScott linkedin.com/in/kevinpaulscott instagram.com/kevinpaulscott twitter.com/kevinpaulscott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanika Gray Valbrun is an award-winning journalist and women’s health educator. She is the founder of non-profit The White Dress Project, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness, raising funding, and increasing education about uterine fibroids. Tanika lives with uterine fibroids herself, one of the 80% of Black women in the US to develop them. As the founder of The White Dress Project, Tanika has successfully worked with doctors, health advocates, and elected officials in multiple states to get legislation passed declaring July Fibroid Awareness Month. Recognized as a thought leader and patient advocate for uterine health, she has also spoken at various events domestically and internationally. In addition to encouraging women to be their own health advocates, Tanika works as a Content Producer for the CNN, where she has been awarded three coveted Peabody Awards for her contributions in journalism. She is also the recipient of Georgia Trend and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 Award. This episode is a special one, highlighting the current race crisis in America as well as raising further awareness of fibroids during Fibroid Awareness Month. We hope this interview will inspire you all to take action toward combating institutional and systemic racism, and to reconsider your experiences in the medical system through a sharp and discerning lens. Tune in as Tanika shares: that The White Dress project are authors of legislation that has gone through the US House declaring July Fibroid Awareness Month that Tanika’s mother also has fibroids, and lost two sets of twins because of them why The White Dress Project advocates for fighting to create a healthcare team that works in partnership with you what fibroids are: benign tumors that can grow in or around a woman’s uterus, and can cause a host of issues from pain and heavy bleeding to bladder issues and miscarriage that you can have fibroids and be asymptomatic the importance of healthy lifestyle in maintaining long-term health and avoiding the growth of further fibroids the psychological impact of living with fibroids how bias has affected the care she’s received — from access to care as a thin woman, to race and gender that Black women are disproportionately affected with fibroids — they grow larger, Black women are more symptomatic, and hysterectomy is often offered as a first course of treatment well before it’s typically offered to white women how medical research in women’s health is affecting Black women’s care why it’s important that women vote and run for office — and how this reflects back on our medical care the importance of redefining the power dynamic of the patient-doctor relationship how medical bias affects women’s health — and especially Black women’s health why we all have to do internal work to eliminate bias

July is Fibroid Awareness Month!  Join us as we talk with Tanika Gray Valburn.  The founder of The White Dress Project.  A non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness, raising funding and increasing education about uterine fibroids.  Tanika Gray Valbrun is an award-winning Journalist and Educator with a passion for women’s health. After her personal struggles with uterine fibroids, Tanika’s passion for women’s health inspired her to create The White Dress Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness, raising funding and increasing education about uterine fibroids.As the founder of The White Dress Project, Tanika has successfully worked with doctors, health advocates and elected officials in multiple states to get legislation passed declaring July as “Fibroid Awareness Month”. Recognized as a thought leader and patient advocate for uterine health, she has also spoken at various events domestically and internationally.In September 2017, Tanika’s thought leadership led to a partnership between The White Dress Project, to amplify awareness and education about uterine treatment options to women in South Africa. While in South Africa, Tanika participated in multiple media interviews with mutiple outlets and connected directly with the people of South Africa through special events in Johannesburg and Cape Town.Additionally, working with national health advocates, doctors and Tony-award winning actress, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Tanika produced a stellar movie screening of the Oprah Winfrey produced and Emmy-nominated, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The event highlighted the life of a medical icon, Henrietta Lacks, and brought together community members to amplify the importance of cervical cancer awareness.  In addition to encouraging women to be their own health advocates, Tanika works as a Content Producer for the Cable News Network (CNN) where she has been awarded three coveted Peabody Awards for her contributions in journalism. Tanika work closely with CNN’s 1000 media affiliates and manages multiple projects including national and international newsgathering, and demonstrating strong editorial and legal judgment through investigating, pitching and developing stories to serve all of CNN’s and HLN’s platforms. She is the recipient of Georgia Trend’s and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s "40 under 40" Awards.Tanika earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism from Florida International University and University of Maryland with a Certification in Radio and Television.https://thewhitedressproject.org/Social Media: 

Description:Robin and Lester host a panel of experts discussing jury trials in the time of Coronavirus. Guests include Judge Carla Brown, Matt Moffett and Chris Clark. Guest Bios:Judge Carla BrownCarla Brown has served as a Gwinnett County State Court Judge since being appointed in 2003 by then-Governor Sonny Perdue. She has been re-elected to this position four (4) times. She is running for re-election on the May 2020 Ballot.Prior to taking the State Court bench, Judge Brown had a wealth of judicial experience, including:- Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee- Judge for Gwinnett County State Court (by Designation)- Associate Judge for the City of Lilburn (continuous service since 1998)Judge Brown, along with her colleagues, worked to establish Gwinnett County's DUI Court, designed to provide intensive supervision and treatment to DUI offenders with multiple convictions. DUI courts have been shown to successfully lower the recidivism rate to offenders. In 2016, she worked with colleagues and established a State Court accountability program for veterans charged with misdemeanors. This program, called the Veteran's Intervention Program (VIP), was developed in conjunction with the Solicitor General of Gwinnett. It offers resources and guidance to our veterans who are facing legal issues within the State Court. VIP became a fully-certified program by the Council of Accountability Court Judges in 2018 and holds bi-monthly court sessions for its participants.  Matt MoffettMatt Moffett is a civil defense trial lawyer of 29 years, having tried well over 100 cases involving serious injury or death. He is listed among the top 100 lawyers in Georgia in Atlanta Magazine and among the Legal Elite in Georgia in Georgia Trend magazine.Over the last several years, Matt has secured defense verdicts in many wrongful death and serious injury cases. One notable defense verdict occurred in a wrongful death case where the plaintiff attorney asked the jury to award $20 million. His last seven defense verdicts were in cases wherein each plaintiff attorney asked for either a seven or eight-figure jury award.Matt is a past president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, and a current faculty member of the GDLA Trial Academy. He also serves as the state representative (Georgia) for the Defense Research Institute.Over the last ten years, Matt has been the keynote speaker at the annual meetings of many legal organizations. From Florida to Washington, he has presented on effective and professional trial practice.Matt is a Charter Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a member of The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) and member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a Fellow of the Atlanta Bar Foundation, which supports public service projects that assist youth, provides pro bono legal services, and promotes higher education through scholarships. He also is a current board member for Action Ministries, an organization that mobilizes communities to address the challenges of poverty by focusing on hunger relief, housing and education. Chris ClarkChris represents severely injured individuals, or the families of persons killed through negligence. He has handled numerous cases against commercial trucking companies, nursing homes, product manufacturers, hospitals, insurance companies and other businesses. A large portion of his work is referred by other lawyers and law firms seeking assistance with substantial and complex personal injury matters. Chris received “Best Lawyers in America” designation each year since 2009 and is listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in the field of personal injury. He has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer each year since 2007. In September 2009, the Atlanta Business Chronicle selected Chris as one of “The 100 Most Influential Individuals Who Help Shape & Guide Atlanta’s Legal Industries.” Chris was a Governor for the State Bar of Georgia from 2011-2017. Chris was president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, President of the Macon Bar Association from 2008-2009, and President of the Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association from 1999-2000. The Traditions of Excellence and Service Award was presented to Chris at the Annual State Bar Meeting in June of 2018. Links:To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

Brian Clowdus (IG:@brianclowdus)(IG:@bcexperiences)has been breaking boundaries in the theatre industry since the offset of his career, making a national name for himself by producing shows that do so much more than just tell a story. They immerse audiences for experiences in the most unique site-specific locations that are all-consuming, mesmerizing, and compelling. He’s bringing his vision to the wider world, offering to consult and create custom productions for businesses, communities, and events. Brian Clowdus is the CEO of Brian Clowdus Experiences, which is taking his environmental work all across the country, expanding at an unprecedented rate. Brian is also the Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Serenbe Playhouse, the nation’s premiere outdoor site-specific theatre company which was recently named One of the Top 20 Theatres in the Nation by Playbill. He has performed and directed in Tokyo, London, Canada, Central and South America, The Caribbean, NYC, LA, and in almost every other major city in the United States. Brian was named the Top Artistic Director in Atlanta and one of the Top 20 Atlantans to Watch by Creative Loafing, one of the Top 15 Atlantans Under 40 by Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazines, one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, one of the Most Eligible Bachelors in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine, one of the Most Influential Atlantans in the Entertainment Industry by Men’s Book Atlanta, and most recently one of Atlanta’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders by Atlanta Magazine.

2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also recieved * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta * Emory University Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 * Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 *Georgia State University’s Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award * Daily Point of Light Award Taos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos’ leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta. Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek. In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states. Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze. An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community. Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors. Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice. Taos lives in Atlanta and is the proud father of a seven-year-old daughter, Myla. © 2020 All Rights Reserved © 2020 BuildingAbundantSuccess!! Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBAS Spot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23ba

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Steve Sidman, Of Counsel at Carlton Fields, a leading provider of legal and consultative services to a broad spectrum of business clients. Steve has more than two decades of experience in the business of pop culture. He represents creative talent and entrepreneurial ventures, from Michelin-starred chefs and restaurateurs to multiplatinum-selling recording artists, songwriters, producers and mixers, to film and TV producers and on-screen talent. Steve has received many recognitions, including most recently on Georgia Trend magazine’s 2019 Georgia Legal Elite list. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be able to pivot; Industry News discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on our industry; and Solo Dining/Delivery experience from Sushi Lab in Midtown, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Stay safe and well. Image courtesy of Steven Sidman.All in the Industry is powered by Simplecast. 

Mandy Mahoney has served as president of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) since March 2013. Prior to that, she served as the organization's Vice President of Policy and Operations. Prior to joining SEEA in 2011, Mandy served as Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta under Mayors Reed and Franklin. She holds a master's degree in environmental management from Duke University and earned a law degree and a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from Emory University. Selected to Georgia Trend's 2016 “40 under 40” list and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2014 “40 under 40” list, Mandy is also a graduate of LEAD Atlanta 2010; the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership 2010; and the 2011 American Council of Germany's Young Leaders Program. She serves on the boards of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, the Turner Environmental Law Clinic, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Southeast Wind Coalition, and the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA). She and her husband Sean are the proud parents of Paul.   Show Highlights Learn why some current laws aren't good enough in clean energy and climate change Mandy shares her green project highlights, as the first Director of Sustainability in Atlanta, that impacted the culture and policy Why you need to be risk seeking in terms of finding new opportunities to address sustainability Mandy explains what information to provide departments to empower, understand, and address climate change  How Mandy upgrades existing infrastructure to have a resilient economic base and healthier population Essential resources that go beyond base level energy codes and predictions with net zero buildings and storm hardening Mandy cautions listeners that your success will be short lived if you don't bring together these two sides for durable gains   “It's okay to want to be happy. Like it's okay to want to follow something that really gives you joy. Working in this field can be a slog and you need to follow something that sparks your interest every day that you want to learn about when you're tired, an event you want to go to just because it's fun and I think that that can serve you very well in this field.” -Mandy Mahoney   Full Transcript 112: Mandy Mahoney   Show Resources Mandy Mahoney    Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky      Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES

Bridging the gap between politically liberal and conservative Jews. Rabbi Peter S. Berg is the Senior Rabbi of The Temple: The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation. The Temple is Atlanta’s oldest synagogue, founded in 1867. Rabbi Berg was named by Newsweek and The Daily Beast as one of the most influential rabbis in United States, by Georgia Trend as one of the 100 most influential Georgians, and by Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s most powerful leaders.

Today's headlines: Ware Mechanical Weather alert: The latest on the New Year's monsoon. At least 1.5 inches of rain so far with more due; flood watch until 7 tonight. Also, watch for fog. Rome Police: Operation Zero Tolerance ends with 23 arrests (traffic and outstanding warrants); more than 150 violations cited; and 3.5 pounds of pot seized. Georgia Health News: Georgia is 49th among the states, District of Columbia, when it comes to preventing kids from using tobacco products. Education: Dusty Powell, with two Georgia Northwestern degrees, heading for the final frontier with a job at SpaceX. Model Middle earns Platinum Award for 'Greatest Gains.' Buzz: Rome's Gretchen Corbin among Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential Georgians. Bring One for the Chipper is Saturday. Floyd School Board meets Tuesday. Weekend observation: The story of Dr. Ouida Word Dickey, 91: From Wildwood, Fla., to around the world, her true home was Berry College. An obituary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Chad Carrodus of Metro Atlanta Georgia Chad is a native Atlantan with deep community ties and prestigious designations–– including the youngest person to ever be named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list. Effectively merging comprehensive market knowledge of Metro Atlanta with a successful and dynamic track record, Chad provides his clients with unparalleled representation, energy, and guidance. Through his unique ventures, Chad has had the privilege to build a vast network featuring celebrities, heads of industry, political leaders, and ultra-high net worth individuals. From working in the fast pace world private jets to running an investor-backed tech startup, Chad brings a rare perspective which translates into a first-class client experience in luxury real estate. Sharp attention to detail and a five star level of customer service come from Chad's stint in private aviation, where he sold charters for private jets and various private aviation services under one of the country's leading experts, Lisa Senters-McDermott. He then moved into technology, where he served as CEO for a software company before co-founding a mobile app which makes meeting people online safer and more organic. https://www.chadcarrodus.com/chad https://www.compass.com/agents/atlanta/chad-carrodus/

Chad Carrodus of Metro Atlanta Georgia Chad is a native Atlantan with deep community ties and prestigious designations–– including the youngest person to ever be named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list. Effectively merging comprehensive market knowledge of Metro Atlanta with a successful and dynamic track record, Chad provides his clients with unparalleled representation, energy, and guidance. Through his unique ventures, Chad has had the privilege to build a vast network featuring celebrities, heads of industry, political leaders, and ultra-high net worth individuals. From working in the fast pace world private jets to running an investor-backed tech startup, Chad brings a rare perspective which translates into a first-class client experience in luxury real estate. Sharp attention to detail and a five star level of customer service come from Chad's stint in private aviation, where he sold charters for private jets and various private aviation services under one of the country's leading experts, Lisa Senters-McDermott. He then moved into technology, where he served as CEO for a software company before co-founding a mobile app which makes meeting people online safer and more organic. https://www.chadcarrodus.com/chad https://www.compass.com/agents/atlanta/chad-carrodus/

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a FinTech platform that is disrupting traditional and predatory lending terms through its credit model and lending environment. EnrichHER connects revenue-generating women-led companies seeking up to $250,000 with accredited, non-accredited and institutional lenders who want to earn cash flow while fueling the growth of women-led businesses. Roshawnna served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, a Halcyon Fellow for Social Impact, one of the Top 25 Disruptors and Innovators in Tech, and one of the 27 Black Founders and Investors to watch in 2019 by PItchBook. Website: https://ienrichher.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/iEnrichHER LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enrichher/

Celebrating the end of the news drought, we offer: Vice President Mike Pence due in Rome this afternoon; still a mystery – exactly where other than the airport. 'Bartow Boom' continues: 777,000-square-foot, three-building Class A office park to start construction later this year in Emerson The August edition of Georgia Trend spotlights downtown Rome as one of 16 of the state's Main Street 'GEMS.' Plus: WSB 95.5 FM louder, clearer in our area. Education: Big debut for Main Elementary; Rome City Schools open today; Polk County, too. Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Tons of music downtown on Saturday - Soulfest, Robert Stevenson Memorial Concert and Little Known Letter.. Druck Report: Jay Shell, co-owner of Rome City Brewing Co., talks about the explosive growth of the craft beer brewed on Broad Street and what's next. Peaks & Valleys: The highs, lows of Northwest Georgia -- and we break in with a rant on lobby the VP for airport runway and 411 Connector money. How 'bout that?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Kevin Scott is an entrepreneur and author from Kennesaw, Georgia and is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has spoken in over 100 countries, and co-founded ADDO in 2011 with the mission and goal of inspiring people today to impact tomorrow. ADDO is a leadership consultancy that partners with Chick-fil-A and Coca-Cola. Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin was involved with non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. Kevin has been named to the “40 under 40” lists for Georgia Trend and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He has also authored three books, The Lens of Leadership, 8 Essential Exchanges, and The Lepers' Lessons

Audra Dial is a senior litigator at Mercedes-Benz USA, where she provides strategic advice about all aspects of litigation. For almost twentry in private practice before joining Mercedes-Benz, Ms. Dial defended and protected companies in a variety of industries, including the automotive industry. Ms. Dial was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in 2018 and 2019 for Technology Law. She has been recognized as a 2013 and 2014 "Legal Elite" for General Practice by Georgia Trend magazine. In 2012, Ms. Dial was recommended by Legal 500 US in the area of Trade Secrets Litigation. Ms. Dial earned her J.D. from William and Mary School of Law. Ms. Dial is involved with the Trade Secrets Committee of the Intellectual Property Owners Association, Women in Electronic Discovery, and the National Association of Women Lawyers. Ms. Dial received her Bachelor of Arts from American University, where she graduated cum laude in Interdisciplinary Studies.

William Pate, CEO and President of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins Mark for a talk about Atlanta, the hospitality industry, and how social media helps them bring visitors to the city and frequenting their member businesses.  William has held positions leading Career Sports & Entertainment, Bellsouth, MCI and others.  He has won various awards including Atlanta Magazine's 2019 Most Influential Leaders and Georgia Trend's 2019 Notable Georgians.  The City has hosted the 2019 LIII Super Bowl, 2018 College Football Championship, the SEC Football Championship every December, and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl--among others.  In 2020, Atlanta will host the NCAA Final Four for Men's Basketball.  Highlights of the talk: 3:30, William talks about what the ACVB does... 4:57: how did William's sports promotion background help him at the Bureau. 11:50: When has Atlanta had to deal with negative news on social media? 14:00: William talks about trolling his competitors to get ideas and how they watch conventioneers for feedback.  How does the ACVB attempt to attract folks to downtown on the weekend? 21:30: Why does William NOT post much on social media?  Will he post more often?  How Mark lost this argument...! 26:37: How important is a consistent frequency on social media? 31:17: William talks about how certain businesses should use their "social media pulpit". 36:54: How did Atlanta organizing 10,000 volunteers for the Super Bowl?  Congrats to Amy Patterson, VP of Operations of the Host Committee for making this happen. Find Atlanta at www.atlanta.net   

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, is a debt investment platform that connects female entrepreneurs with lenders who want to earn 15% return on their investment while fueling the growth of women-led businesses. Dr. Novellus is a gender equality advocate who believes in economic empowerment and inclusive economic growth. Roshawnna served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, a Halcyon Fellow for Social Impact and one of the Top 25 Disruptors and Innovators in Tech.

Chad Carrodus Luxury Real Estate Agent at Beacham & Company is interviewed in this episode. Chad is a native Atlantan with deep community ties and prestigious designations–– including the youngest person to ever be named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 list. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. To apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books visit https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/become-an-author --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Join Dr Nelson Bulmash and his guest Hope Merrill! Hope Merrill launched her first publishing company with two business partners while still in her early 20s. Within 3 years she had bought out her partners and within 12 years, the business grew to over 20 employees, served over 30 communities across several states, and was recognized for its quality, integrity, and innovative approaches throughout the Southeast. Named one of 40 under 40 by Georgia Trend business publication, Hope served on numerous boards including the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and was one of only a couple of successful women-owned publishers in the industry for many years.

Jim Beach is a serial entrepreneur with success in building large companies with the systems to support them. Jim started his first company when he was 25 years old. He was the Co-founder and CEO of American Computer Experience, which he grew with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue in 2000 and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and three countries. American Computer Experience became the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed sponsor tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. The Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized the company as one of the fastest growing companies in Georgia for both 1999 and 2000. In 2001, Jim was selected as one of the “Forty under Forty” most influential citizens by Georgia Trend magazine. He sold the company in 2000 and joined Georgia State University teaching International Entrepreneurship. Jim’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011. He was featured in the Wall Street Journal (US and Indian editions), Entrepreneur, Fortune, Kiplinger, Wired, the NYT, NPR, MSNBC, CBS, and CNN. He has consulted and run educational programs for SunTrust, Wells Fargo, and Toshiba and has been a featured speaker around the US and in Egypt, Dubai, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, and India. Jim completed 2 of 3 years of a Master’s of Architecture at Georgia Tech and was a residential construction worker for 2 years. He is qualified in all areas of construction except electrical.

Episode 139: Lin Wood – One Of The Greatest Trial Lawyers In The World Lin Wood has more than 38 years of experience as a trial lawyer focusing on civil litigation, representing individuals and corporations as plaintiffs or defendants in tort and business cases involving claims of significant damage, including False Claims Act cases. Mr. Wood also has extensive experience in First Amendment/defamation litigation and management of the media in high profile cases. On behalf of his clients, Mr. Wood has made numerous national television and radio appearances, including appearances on NBC’s The Today Show, CBS’ 60 Minutes and 60 Minutes II, Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ The Early Show, CNN’s American Morning, MSNBC’s The Abrams Report, Imus in the Morning and Hardball, Court TV, and the CBS, NBC and ABC evening news programs. Mr. Wood was profiled in the cover article of the January 1998, issue of Atlanta magazine, on the July 12, 2000, broadcast of NBC’s The Today Show and in the cover article of the November 27, 2000, issue of Editor & Publisher magazine. Additionally, Mr. Wood was recognized as a Notable Georgian in the January 2002, issue of Georgia Trend magazine. Most recently, Mr. Wood was profiled in the cover article of the September 2015, issue of Attorney at Law. Episode 139: Lin Wood – One Of The Greatest Trial Lawyers In The World   Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “If You Follow A Script, Rather Than A Checklist, You Will Miss Answers.” In This Episode, You Will Learn: Having a vision/goal that is clearly defined combined with a willingness to take on risk will lead to sustained excellence Lin’s combination of confidence and work ethic has led to his immense success How representing Richard Jewell (the original person suspected of the Centennial Park bombing at the Atlanta Olympics) changed his life What it was like defending Jon and Patsy Ramsey His clients call him in times of need because he becomes their friend Lin’s sole focus is on developing a relationship and helping his clients The Devita case = $495 million settlement It’s good to experience “jumping off a cliff without a parachute” = starting his own firm The importance of getting a ton of “reps” in the court room as a young lawyer Going in to each and every conversation with a curious mind Why you have to be willing to take on cases that you will lose – No great trial lawyer is undefeated.  This is a great metaphor for life and risk taking opportunities “Being A Trial Lawyer Is An Art… Not A Science.” – Lin Wood Continue Learning: Go To: LinWoodLaw.com Read: A Conversation With Lin Wood To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector W/ Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Lin Wood on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Information from LinWoodLaw.com   Lin Wood has been the lead attorney in many national, high profile cases, including serving as: Lead civil attorney for the late Richard Jewell in matters arising out of reporting about Mr. Jewell in connection with the 1996 bombing of Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Lead civil attorney for Jeff Greene in libel litigation against The St. Petersburg Times and The Miami Herald related to Mr. Greene’s 2010 campaign for the Democratic Nomination for the U.S. Senate from Florida Lead civil attorney for Sheldon Adelson in New York libel litigation against the National Jewish Democratic Council Attorney for Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain in defense of false accusation Attorney for Dr. Phil McGraw in connection with false and defamatory articles published by Newsweek, the Daily Beast and the National Enquirer Lead civil attorney in Whistleblower cases alleging Medicare fraud against DaVita, Inc. in federal court in Atlanta and against Halifax Hospital Medical Center in federal court in Florida Lead civil attorney for Howard K. Stern in the prosecution and defense of defamation claims arising out of the death of Anna Nicole Smith Lead trial counsel for The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. in connection with claims related to corporate governance Lead attorney for John and the late Patsy Ramsey and their son in matters relating to the 1996 murder of JonBenet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado Attorney for Beth Holloway in matters relating to the media coverage ofthe May 2005 disappearance of her daughter, Natalee Holloway, in Aruba and in a pending civil action against the National Enquirer in federal court in Alabama Attorney for Sharon Rocha in matters relating to the media coverage of the December 2002 murder of her daughter, Laci Peterson Attorney for former U.S. Congressman Gary Condit in defamation matters relating to the May 2001 abduction and murder of Chandra Levy in Washington Co-counsel for the victim in the civil actions in Colorado against Kobe Bryant Lead counsel for AirTran Airlines, Inc. in defamation litigation against the Cleveland, Ohio newspaper, The Plain Dealer Lead counsel for Esquire Deposition Services LLC in multi-state class actions dealing with billing practices Lead trial counsel for the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith in federal action for misappropriation and theft of estate property Lead trial attorney for Sun Trust Bank in litigation arising out of claims by trust beneficiaries related to an inheritance of Coca-Cola stock

Join UIF founder Tim Ray and his returning guest Lorelei Robbins as they discuss "Thank your lucky stars: how to navigate your dreams in 2016" on UER & UI Radio. For over 25 years, Lorelei Robbins has inspired people to realize their dreams by having the courage to DARE to dream, to release what's in the way, and to surrender to Divine timing. With two graduate degrees, Lorelei's unique combination of talents as a spiritual astrologer, counselor, professional interviewer, and minister are all in service to helping people manifest their heart's desires in perfect Divine timing.   She is your Dream Accelerator. Lorelei is co-author of F.A.I.T.H. – Finding Answers in the Heart, Volume II.   Lorelei's enthusiasm and inspirational messages have landed her on The Joan Rivers Show, The John & Leeza Show, CNN, WXIA Atlanta's Noonday and Peachtree Morning. Lorelei created Love Signs, and for 7 years, she appeared on radio in Atlanta on B 98.5FM as their Relationship Astrologer. Her 98% success rate in the personnel consulting business earned Lorelei an award from the Atlanta Chapter of Women Business Owners. She has been featured in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Georgia Trend, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Peachtree Magazine and Business Atlanta.  Lorelei's warmth, authenticity, and childlike enthusiasm has supported, inspired and encouraged people from all walks of life to believe in themselves their dreams. Create, track and manifest your passions... one intention at a time at unitedintentions.org

Join UIF founder Tim Ray and his guest Lorelei Robbins as they discuss Wayne Dyer on the Universal Energy Radio network. For over 25 years, Lorelei Robbins has inspired people to realize their dreams by having the courage to DARE to dream, to release what's in the way, and to surrender to Divine timing. With two graduate degrees, Lorelei's unique combination of talents as a spiritual astrologer, counselor, professional interviewer, and minister are all in service to helping people manifest their heart's desires in perfect Divine timing.   She is your Dream Accelerator. Lorelei is co-author of F.A.I.T.H. – Finding Answers in the Heart, Volume II. Lorelei's enthusiasm and inspirational messages have landed her on The Joan Rivers Show, The John & Leeza Show, CNN, WXIA Atlanta's Noonday and Peachtree Morning. Lorelei created Love Signs, and for 7 years, she appeared on radio in Atlanta on B 98.5FM as their Relationship Astrologer. Her 98% success rate in the personnel consulting business earned Lorelei an award from the Atlanta Chapter of Women Business Owners. She has been featured in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Georgia Trend, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Peachtree Magazine and Business Atlanta.  Lorelei's warmth, authenticity, and childlike enthusiasm has supported, inspired and encouraged people from all walks of life to believe in themselves their dreams. Visit unitedintentions.org and learn to create the life you desire through the power of intentions!

  Joy and Dan’s guest is astrologer Lorelei Robbins.    Today's discussion focuses on lunar energies, matches "made in heaven" and how to sing the song you came here to sing!    For over 25 years, Lorelei has inspired people to realize their dreams by having the courage to DARE to dream, to release what’s in the way, and to surrender to Divine timing. With two graduate degrees, her unique combination of talents as a spiritual astrologer, counselor, professional interviewer, minister and “Dream Accelerator” are all in service to helping people manifest their heart’s desires in perfect Divine timing.    Lorelei's enthusiasm and inspirational messages have landed her on The Joan Rivers Show, The John & Leeza Show, CNN, WXIA Atlanta’s Noonday and Peachtree Morning. Lorelei created Love Signs, and for 7 years, she appeared on radio in Atlanta on B98.5FM as their Relationship Astrologer. Her 98% success rate in the personnel consulting business earned Lorelei an award from the Atlanta Chapter of Women Business Owners. She has been featured in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Georgia Trend, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Peachtree Magazine and Business Atlanta.  Lorelei’s warmth, authenticity, and childlike enthusiasm have supported, inspired and encouraged people from all walks of life to believe in themselves their dreams.  Visit Lorelei's website at Robbins' Cosmic Nest.    

Meet Jim Beach Jim's book, "School for Startups", has reached as high as number 9 on Amazon's business section.  Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. He headlines the Entrepreneur Summit at the world's most exclusive university, Indian Institute of Technology.. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience. From 1993 to 2000, Jim grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 60 permanent and 700 temporary employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed corporate tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. In 2000, Jim closed two rounds of venture funding, one for $2.4 million and another for $6.4 million. The Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized the company was one for the fastest growing companies in Georgia for both 1999 and 2000. In 2001, Jim was selected as one of the “Forty under Forty” most influential citizens by Georgia Trend magazine.  He appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wired, and  Entrepreneur Magazine as an expert on technology and education. Get The Book School for Startups HERE! www.theentrepreneurschool.com

Maryn McKenna is talking resistant bacteria with Katy Keiffer on this week’s Straight, No Chaser! Maryn is an independent journalist and author who specializes in public health, global health and food policy, and a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University. She is a blogger for Wired, a columnist and contributing editor for Scientific American, and writes frequently for national and international magazines including SELF, TheAtlantic.com, Nature, The Guardian, and more. Her work has also appeared in Health, China Newsweek, MSNBC.com, CNBC.com, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Boston Magazine, Chicago Magazine, the Bulletin of the History of Medicine, Heart Healthy Living and Georgia Trend among other publications. She is a regular contributor to the Annals of Emergency Medicine.She is the author most recently of SUPERBUG: The Fatal Menace of MRSA. Tune into this episode to learn how agriculture and human medicine are responsible for germs like MRSA. Hear why meat production facilities need to take more responsibility in the realm of food safety. How have today’s active lifestyles encouraged increased medical antibiotic usage? Find out on Straight, No Chaser! Today’s program has been sponsored by Tabard Inn. “The bacteria (from raw chicken) can get onto things that you might not be cooking to death- lettuce, for instance… We are putting a big burden on the consumer.” [9:45] “The rapid rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is due to overuse in all areas of human life.” [13:10] “Is properly raised food only something that people with money can afford?” [25:00] — Maryn McKenna on Straight, No Chaser

Maryn McKenna is talking resistant bacteria with Katy Keiffer on this week’s Straight, No Chaser! Maryn is an independent journalist and author who specializes in public health, global health and food policy, and a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University. She is a blogger for Wired, a columnist and contributing editor for Scientific American, and writes frequently for national and international magazines including SELF, TheAtlantic.com, Nature, The Guardian, and more. Her work has also appeared in Health, China Newsweek, MSNBC.com, CNBC.com, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Boston Magazine, Chicago Magazine, the Bulletin of the History of Medicine, Heart Healthy Living and Georgia Trend among other publications. She is a regular contributor to the Annals of Emergency Medicine.She is the author most recently of SUPERBUG: The Fatal Menace of MRSA. Tune into this episode to learn how agriculture and human medicine are responsible for germs like MRSA. Hear why meat production facilities need to take more responsibility in the realm of food safety. How have today’s active lifestyles encouraged increased medical antibiotic usage? Find out on Straight, No Chaser! Today’s program has been sponsored by Tabard Inn. “The bacteria (from raw chicken) can get onto things that you might not be cooking to death- lettuce, for instance… We are putting a big burden on the consumer.” [9:45] “The rapid rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is due to overuse in all areas of human life.” [13:10] “Is properly raised food only something that people with money can afford?” [25:00] — Maryn McKenna on Straight, No Chaser

My first guest is Jewel Daniels, author, speaker and entrepreneur and president of Daniels Communications Group, a progressive corporate training and strategic marketing firm.   She has been featured in various publications including Skirt magazine, Onyx Woman, The Savannah Morning News, The Savannah Herald, and London's The Post business newspaper.     Her books include: It Takes Tenacity, 15 Power moves to Survive the Wilderness and Weather the Economic Storm and The Enterprising Entrepreneur.   Jewel has received recognition as one of Georgia's "40 Under 40" in Business and Politics by Georgia Trend magazine and the Savannah Business Report & Journal, Entrepreneur of the Year.    My second guest is business entrepreneur, Melissa Gonzalez. Once an executive on Wall Street, and now a leading curator in the POP UP world building the best of emerging beauty and fashion brands.   Lion'esque Media is the leading curator and storyteller for emerging brands.  Melissa has appeared on CBS New York, FOX, ABC and Bloomberg and been profiled in numerous NYC articles.   Former co-host of Latin Beat on BET which uncovered musical talent in the Latino market worldwide. She has also produced 8 independent films which have premiered at major film festivals in the US.   Melissa has also hosted numerous red carpet premiere interviews with celebrities including: Maggie Q, Mira Nair, Cloris Leachman, and Eli Wallach.

On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Betsy Grunch! She is a board-certified surgeon specializing in neurosurgery. She is also a BADDIE Wife, Mother, and Tik Tok Girlie with over 796K followers, 38.3M views, and a social media presence bringing the best women empowerment Cellfie energy. Dr. Grunch received her bachelor's degree in Biology from The University of Georgia. She went to medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and then trained in neurological surgery at Duke University and graduated in 2013. As a Neurosurgeon, Mom, and Wife, she creates content with a lighthearted comedy approach to her medical life. Dr. Grunch is dedicated to providing the best care and the latest surgical treatments for brain and spine surgery but also empowering women to go for their dreams. She was named a Top Doctor by Georgia Trend magazine (2020, 2021, 2022), and Atlanta magazine (2022) and has been named to several “40 under 40” lists. Buckle up for a fabulous episode!To connect with Dr. Grunch click HERETo connect with Tori click HERE To connect with Sam click HERETo connect with Cellfie Show click HERECheck out our Youtube page HERESubscribe to the Sweet and Salty HERERate + Review the Show to Claim your Cellfie Swag Bag! HERESUBMIT YOUR CELLFIE SHENANIGANS HERETHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RESUME RX Stand out in your job search! Online courses, templates, and resources for healthcare professions to land the career of your dreams.Code: CELLFIE 20% off CLICK HERE Nurse Résumé Templates CLICK HERE FILL-IN-THE-BLANK SOLUTION FOR YOUR RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTERHYDROJUG(Code CELLFIE) 10% OFF Join the HYDRO movement! The HydroJug is designed to help you drink more and stay hydrated! It holds ½ gallon of water, so you won't waste time refilling your water bottle. From the original, glass, stainless steel, gallon jugs, SHKRs, and mini jugs, there are 40 different combinations of colors and patterns. CLICK HEREUP AT DAWN X CELLFIE STUDIOS SOCK COLLAB Snag your Cellfie Compression socks CELLFIE15 for 15% collab sock CLICK HERE THE COMPLETE NURSE INTERVIEW GUIDE TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB 28-page eBook, digital download. Fully loaded with strategies, nurse pro times, and juicy details to perfect the art of interviewing.CLICK HEREAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy