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We brought together two of the sharpest voices in national security, democracy, and political analysis—Tom Nichols and Juliette Kayyem—for a timely conversation.Nichols, an expert on foreign policy and the dangers of authoritarianism, and Kayyem, a leading authority on homeland security and crisis management, discussed the most pressing issues of our time: the state of American democracy, global instability, and what comes next. The conversation was strong, powerful and very real. ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSTom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a contributor to the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught for 25 years, and an instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He has served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House and the U.S. Senate. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world—along with occasional contrarian views on popular culture. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. He is also a five-time undefeated Jeopardy champion.Juliette Kayyem is currently the faculty chair of the Homeland Security and Security and Global Health Projects at Harvard & Kennedy School of Government. She also serves as CNN Senior National Security Analyst for CNN where she has been described as CNN's “go to” for disasters. A contributing writer to The Atlantic, she has a weekly security segment on NPR's Boston station WGBH. Her most recent book, The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters, was described in a New Yorker profile of her as an “engagingly urgent blueprint for rethinking our approach to disaster preparedness and response.”She is a frequent speaker and advisor to major corporations and associations on national and homeland security, planning for a crisis, cybersecurity and resiliency efforts. She was named Inc. Magazine's top 100 Female Founders in 2019 and received the Lifetime Achievement Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce in 2023.Watch YouTube Recording Learn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

As CEO and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, James Rooney has witnessed significant shifts in Boston's business community, and the chamber, over the past decade. Biotech is now a leading industry. AI is becoming the default technology application for many organizations. And the chamber's board and staff are more diverse. The Chamber's board decided that “Before we talk about others in their corporate boards diversifying, we have to look at ourselves. So in 2016, we set goals,” Rooney said. The board has met its goal for gender diversity and is close to reaching the benchmark for racial diversity. “When we look at the staff, it's 73% women and 40% people of color, and I think we're doing a great job.”Tune in to this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast to learn more about:A top challenge many Chamber members are confronting (13:00)The three levels of leadership, defined by Rooney (19:14)What's on his bucket list (21:07)A Boston organization to watch (25:03)Powered by PNC Bank.Download a transcript of the podcast. 

December 26, 2024 Everything Co-op continues to highlight choices from its 2024 Holiday list. This episode features an interview with Adrian Roman, co-owner of Colmenar Cooperative Consulting (Colmenar). Adrian discusses how the Colmenar team leverages their experiences as immigrants and their skills in navigating diverse cultures, languages, systems, and life challenges to promote democratic governance and civic participation. Adrian is a cooperative organizer and believes that prioritizing the culture of the team and relationship to the community leads to resilient organizations that can adapt and care for those involved. Adrián feels that art is a way to shift culture and speak clearly about the state of our times. He is a co-owner of Colmenar Consulting Cooperative, a co-owner of Dorchester Art Project, a certified mediator, an authorized teacher of Full Presence Mindfulness and currently sits on the board of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Greater Boston Chamber of Cooperatives. He is from Miami, FL, of Cuban and Chilean descent and his culture and family history informs his approach.

Survey after survey shows that local media is the most trusted media in the United States today. Tiziana Dearing transformed a successful career in advocacy, philanthropy, and the academy into the morning voice of news and information in one of America's great cities.  Dearing is the host of WBUR's “Morning Edition.” Prior to helping listeners start the morning with news from around the corner and around the world, she hosted “Radio Boston,” WBUR's daily local magazine, for five years. Prior to journalism, Dearing's career spanned academia and advocacy work. She taught graduate students at the Boston College School of Social Work and chaired its program in Social Innovation and Leadership. Dearing also ran a start-up foundation focused on breaking generational cycles of poverty in Boston neighborhoods and was the first woman president of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston. Additionally, she ran a research center at the Harvard Kennedy School and worked in management consulting. She earned the Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and was named one of Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survey after survey shows that local media is the most trusted media in the United States today. Tiziana Dearing transformed a successful career in advocacy, philanthropy, and the academy into the morning voice of news and information in one of America's great cities.  Dearing is the host of WBUR's “Morning Edition.” Prior to helping listeners start the morning with news from around the corner and around the world, she hosted “Radio Boston,” WBUR's daily local magazine, for five years. Prior to journalism, Dearing's career spanned academia and advocacy work. She taught graduate students at the Boston College School of Social Work and chaired its program in Social Innovation and Leadership. Dearing also ran a start-up foundation focused on breaking generational cycles of poverty in Boston neighborhoods and was the first woman president of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston. Additionally, she ran a research center at the Harvard Kennedy School and worked in management consulting. She earned the Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and was named one of Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor. A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter for The Boston Globe, tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

On today's program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor.  A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter, for The Boston Globe tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Marshall wealth management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

On today's program, we talk with Brooke Thomson, the CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, will join us to discuss plans for a new soccer stadium in Everett. Jim Rooney president and  CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce discusses the 2024 outstanding young leaders awards. Maura Sullivan the city's newest CEO talks about challenges facing The Arc of Massachusetts and Rhonda  Gilbert closes the show talking about unique travel ideas.

On today's program, Ernie Boch CEO of Subaru New England join us to talk about the business climate as a relates to automobile sales as well as what's happened to the port of Baltimore? Is it back to normal? Also, Jim Rooney President CEO the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce updates us on the cities business climate. Skip Perham Suffolk University expert on the business of sports talks about the Patriots opening day. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about corporate giving …..are Bostonians stingy? And Sam Liang of Rubino and Liang talks about preparing for retirement.

Marianne Heiss invites Victoria Reggie Kennedy, who currently serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Austria, promoting U.S. bilateral interests and priorities in Austria since January 12, 2022. Ambassador Kennedy works to advance and strengthen the transatlantic relationship diplomatically, culturally and commercially, while emphasizing the engagement of young people and those from diverse backgrounds as well as the empowerment of women and girls. Ambassador Kennedy has deep private sector experience in both law and business, as well as in the non-profit sector, in the areas of civic education, the arts, health care and gun violence prevention. Prior to her appointment as Ambassador, she was a corporate attorney with an international law firm where she advised clients and devised strategies to help them resolve complex business problems and served on the Board of the Greater Boston (Massachusetts) Chamber of Commerce. She also co-founded and serves as President Emerita of the Board of Directors of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, a non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts that educates the public about the U.S. system of government and works to inspire new generations of citizens and leaders. She served as an advocate for expanded medical research and access to health care for all Americans and actively promoted the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Prior to assuming her current post, Ambassador Kennedy served on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., where she also chaired the Education Committee. She was also a member of the Board of Overseers and Education Committee of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a past member of the Board of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C. as well as the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Common Sense About Kids and Guns. Ambassador Kennedy grew up in Crowley, Louisiana and earned a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Newcomb College and a J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Tulane Law School, both in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has received numerous civic awards and honors, including eight honorary degrees. ----- Want to listen to something specific? (0:00) – Introduction of Victoria Reggie Kennedy (2:25) – Challenges and the Role of Women (4:07) – U.S. and Global Elections (7:23) – Constructive Dialogue in Times of Crisis (9:49) – The Role of NATO and Diplomatic Relations (12:24) – The Integrity of the U.S. Presidency (15:00) – Reflecting on Life's Decisions and Holistic Approach (17:06) – Challenges and Underestimation as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field (19:24) – Overcoming Personal Crises (21:06) – Gratitude, Life Values, and Giving Back (23:13) – The Role and Strength of Women (24:06) – Discovering Life's Purpose and Serving Others (26:16) – Legacy of Service, Marriage to Ted Kennedy (28:05) – Wish for More Civility in Public Discourse ----- Follow VOICES on Socials... ▸ www – ⁠voices.fm⁠ ▸ Instagram – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ YouTube – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ LinkedIn – ⁠@marianne-heiß

About a quarter of Massachusetts residents between the ages of 20 and 30 are thinking about leaving the state in the next 5 years, according to a survey from the survey from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation. So what can lawmakers do to keep people here? GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss legislation on tap.

This weeks program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the changing demographics in the construction industry. Jim, Rooney, CEO, and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the health of downtown Boston and all those empty storefronts.  Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto explains toy maker Lego's  decision to locate their United States corporate headquarters in Boston.  Chris Grant of Grant Family Farm in West Newbury talks about the booming business of fresh cut flowers. And finally, Jennifer Epstein. Controlling Partner of Boston Unity Soccer Partners talks about the new women's soccer team coming to Boston in 2026 as part of the National  Women's Soccer League.  

We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here. Episode Description Nav Singh has held leadership roles at McKinsey's Boston office, including Managing Partner for Boston and Leader of the Global Innovation Practice. After retiring from McKinsey in 2023, he launched a new entrepreneurial venture, called 2123iX.                                  In this episode Nav's shares valuable insights on effective board practices, the importance of innovation and technology in governance, and the critical role of diversity in fostering successful organizational leadership. The episode emphasizes the importance of proactive, informed, and collaborative board engagement to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the next century. Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes   1.    2123iX - A Century of Innovation The name 2123iX originates from Nav's retirement year (2023) and his vision to impact the next 100 years. Its focus is on creating a culture and mindset for longevity and innovation and emphasizes patience and quality in building companies that will make a significant difference. "2123 stands for a 100 years, “I” stands for innovation, “X” stands for scale. The most important thing is: we're in no rush. We want to build high-quality companies over time, we'll be purposeful and take our time doing it." 2. Board Preparation Insights from McKinsey: ·       Importance of thorough and honest preparation for board presentations ·       Engaging discussions over presentations to drive meaningful decisions.   "In my mind, a good board discussion preparation requires an honest view of what are the risks, what could go wrong, what are the main issues we're trying to solve...It is that holistic view that in my mind makes a good board presentation and results in a good board discussion." 3. Characteristics of High-Performing Boards: ·       The balance between healthy tension and collaboration between boards and management. ·       The critical role of the board chair in setting a positive, inclusive culture. ·       The necessity of continuous learning and adaptability among board members.   “Discussion is much more important than presentation.  Sometimes people become enamored by our presentation and the materials. But its the discussion that you drive, the decisions that you drive that matters the most."   "The most important thing is one should be on the same page. People should be on the same team.  People should be working towards the same goals… and there should be some healthy tension, that's good in my mind." 4. Diversity in Board Composition: ·       The impact of diverse perspectives on board strength and decision-making is enormous. Beyond gender and race, diversity includes age, skills, and the ability to learn is critical. "Diversity is multifaceted and one needs to think about this in a holistic way...The most important thing in my mind is a learning ability." 5. Risk Identification and Management ·       Boards must think beyond the obvious and prepare for future risks. This weighs in favor of a dedicated risk committee to focus on emerging threats.   “I think risk is where most boards should earn their living...Defense means, in this case, thinking about what could go wrong...It is not just the identification of risk, what is the abatement plan, who is going to work on that, how do we address it?" 6. AI and Technology on Boards ·       The transformative potential of AI and technology on businesses and governance is almost beyond out imagination. It underscores the importance of having board members with technology expertise and a willingness to stay informed. 7. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce - A Model for Diversity ·       In the past few years the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce board of directors has made a successful effort to significantly increase diversity in gender and race on the board, and to broaden diversity in skills, age, and industry representation. 

A recent survey commissioned by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce finds that, while almost 90% of surveyed residents between the ages of 20 and 30 in Greater Boston say they're satisfied with their daily lives, one in four plan to leave the region in the next five years. Those surveyed cited the high cost of housing, concerns with public transportation and the availability of quality jobs among the reasons contributing to their possible exodus. In today's episode, CEO and President of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney joins The Common to discuss these survey findings and what they can tell us about our region. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

A survey conducted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that 25% of the 20–30-year-olds that they surveyed, plan to leave Boston in the next 5 years. Job availability, the cost of rent, and ability to buy a home were the top deciding factors. In addition, the Boston City Council is expected to discuss a proposal to provide workforce housing for city employees who struggle to afford a home in Boston. We discussed the future of the Boston workforce with Casey Baines – Senior Director of Communications for Chamber.

Omari Aarons-Martin is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the National African American Insurance Association, a 2,100-member 501c6 organization that works to diversify the insurance industry and provides professional development programming to its members. A champion of workplace inclusion and equity, Aarons-Martin has received recognition from Insurance Business America, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and Business Equality Magazine for his leadership and volunteerism. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and common cathedral, an outdoor congregational community for the unhoused, and serves on the Board of Trustees at Roxbury Community College. Aarons-Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and Master of Divinity cum laude in Global and Community Engagement from Boston University School of Theology where he was a Howard Thurman Fellow and served as President of the Association of Black Seminarians. In today's episode of the In The Know podcast, Chris Hampshire and Omari discuss the current and possible future state of DEI in the insurance workplace, the role that NAAIA is playing in training and connecting African American members of the industry, and the need for increased collaboration and connection across all facets of the insurance industry.   These onsite episodes of the In The Know podcast are brought to you by Gallagher Bassett.   Key Takeaways Omari recalls his personal invitation into the insurance industry. The most appealing aspect of the industry was his transferable skills. The role that seminary theology training has played in Omari's career. Inclusion in the insurance industry is increasing at a promising rate. DEI at the C-suite level is still a work in progress. At NAAIA, members have access to extensive training and development. Attracting new talent through professional development offerings for African Americans. Tactics for better supporting and fostering professional DEI relationships. Benefits of the accessibility of in-person versus virtual meetings. The importance of collaborating and sharing ideas with your professional circles. A five-year look at the future of the insurance industry. Omari shares a few of the many things he would have liked to know at the onset of his career.   Quotes “I now understand central motivation, what brings people to the table and what they really care about.” “We've seen a lot of activity around diversity, equity, and inclusion — more conversations and more transparency.” “There is still much more [DEI] work that we need to do as we look at CEOs, C-suite, senior manager roles to see inclusion really take hold.” “We know that the way people move through the industry is in relationships.” “Starting with an audit and assessment of the [DEI] environment where you are is key.” “Finding the right solutions to close the [DEI] gap is really important.”

Bill Cummings is the founder and past president and chairman of Cummings Properties, one of the New England region's most prominent private real estate investment firms. Since its founding in 1970, Cummings Properties has amassed a staggering portfolio of over 11 million square feet across 11 cities and towns north of Boston, and has built a reputation as a value-oriented, long-term holder of well-located real estate. While Bill is widely associated with this impressive collection of commercial properties (all owned debt-free), he now focuses most of his time and energy on The Cummings Foundation, the charitable juggernaut he oversees with his wife Joyce. Bill and Joyce made headlines as the first Massachusetts family to sign The Giving Pledge, a campaign started by Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates to encourage billionaires to give away at least half of their fortune to charity. Until then, the Cummings family had been largely flown under the radar, and this news led to many headlines with a “billionaire next door” theme.Our conversation with Bill starts with his upbringing in Medford and he shares with us anecdotes of the early entrepreneurial bug which never left him. We hear about his career start in sales, his successful journey in the fruit juice business, and his first forays into the real estate investment arena.He got his start in commercial real estate with just one small building, which he built next door to Old Medford Foods, and then led Cummings Properties' expansion into an 11 million-square-foot portfolio, now managed by more than 350 team members.In 1986, Bill and his wife, Joyce, established Cummings Foundation, which has grown to be one of the three largest private foundations in New England. The Cummings family today is known widely for their remarkable philanthropy and dedication to improving the communities around them.Among Bill's many honors are Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year for New England from Ernst & Young, Edward H. Linde Public Service Award from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and Real Estate Visionary of the Year from Boston Business Journal. He and Joyce were also inducted into the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Academy of Distinguished Bostonians.In 2020, Bill released the latest edition of his self-written memoir, Starting Small and Making It Big: An Entrepreneur's Journey to Billion-Dollar Philanthropist, which includes thoughtful reflections on the lessons he has learned about business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.Bill's incredible generosity is legendary in the Boston area, and we feel privileged to have him join us for an episode of Good Dirt.Tom Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgreeley/tom.greeley@nmrk.comMike Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgreeley1/michael.greeley@nmrk.com

In this episode our cafe guest is Tiffany Vassell. Tiffany is a labor and delivery nurse, author, and founder of Nurses for Black Maternal Health and Equity based in Boston, Massachusetts She came to the cafe to share her childbirth experience, how it motivated her to become a nurse and maternal health advocate and her recommendations for how expecting families can prepare for a hospital birth. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:The importance of extended postpartum care and support, including the need for comprehensive insurance coverage and workplace leave policies. the importance of education, advocacy, and communication in addressing disparities in maternal health. Communication is key. Birthing people have a right to bodily autonomy and choices about themselves and their babiesBlack maternal mortality rate is high due to systemic racism, discrimination, social and economic factors, and poor communication with the birthing team.It is crucial to have a healthcare proxy on file in case the mother cannot speak for herself during delivery.Patients can and should ask questions like who the people in the room are and whether they can decline some of them, or requesting a female provider if they are uncomfortable with a male one.A relaxing and calming atmosphere during labor can help ease stress and reduce pain. Strategies like aromatherapy, dimming lights, and calming music can help.About Tiffany Vassell, RNTiffany Vassell is a registered nurse who has worked as a labor and delivery nurse for several years. She has also served as a substance use nurse assisting patients with their recovery. She is a Black maternal health advocate who supports midwifery care, equity, justice, autonomy, and access to home births and birth centers.She is a board member of the Bay State Birth Coalition and advocates for An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options and establishing the Neighborhood Birth Center in Boston. She is the founder of Nurses for Black Maternal Health and Equity Organization, which seeks to diversify the perinatal workforce. She also recently served as Chair at the 5th and 6th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference at Tuft's University, the country's largest Black maternal health conference.She is the co-author of the book 'Preparation for a Hospital Birth.' In the book, she seeks to demystify birthing in the hospital in ways only a nurse can explain. She aims to educate birthing people about the many available options during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum periods to create a safer and more autonomous experience.She serves as a member of the steering committee for Mind the Gap, which advocates for the Massachusetts Moms Matter Act that would diversify the state's perinatal mental health workforce and invest in community-based organizations supporting perinatal people. She is a Harvard Catalyst Community Coalition for Equity in Research member, which gives high-quality input on research proposals and protocols. She has sat on several panels to discuss her work and advocacy in the maternal health space and has written several articles. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society for leadership. She is the awardee of the 2022 Image of the Professional Nurse awarded by the Massachusetts Nursing Association. She is also one of the 2022 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders awarded by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.The Good Health Cafewww.thegoodhealthcafe.comFacebook and Instagram: @thegoodhealthcafeSign up for our mailing listThe Good Health Cafe Feedback Formhttps://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and FacebookSponsor Info:The Good Health Candle Companywww.goodhealthcandle.com@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and Facebook

Ayda Zugay is an award-winning leader, published author, and activist. She is a believer in people's individual capacity to drive global change. As a refugee trailblazer, Ayda uses her multinational, diverse field expertise to create and mobilize positive change across government, market, and civil society. She has lived and worked in Europe, North America, and Africa either as an implementing partner of UNHCR, leading nonprofits and companies, consulting for heads of state, or speaking internationally about human rights, policy, and her experience as a refugee. Ayda also serves as a founding member of the Refugee Storytellers Collective, an initiative of people who have experienced forced displacement in the United States who believe in sharing their perspectives and experiences for social change. She is also the Founder of the Impact Investments Fund, a cross-sector partnership that advances socially responsible business performance for the well-being of people and the planet.In 2021, Ayda was chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She was also honored as one out of ten leaders selected to participate in Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program whose goal is to inspire collaborative innovation in cities across the U.S. to bring shared prosperity to America's communities. In 2022, Ayda was selected as one of the global “Resilient 100” leaders by the Refugee Investment Network, honoring Advancing Agency.Links to Check Out:Refugee Congress WebsiteAdvancing Agency Website (Ayda's Company)Ayda's LinkedInRefugee Storytellers Collective websiteRefugee Storytellers Collective nomination form (we accept nominations year-round!)Refugee Advocacy Lab WebsiteRefugee Advocacy Lab on Twitter: @RefugeeAdvcyLabRefugee Advocacy Lab on Instagram: @refugeeadvocacylabRefugee Advocacy Lab on Facebook - The Refugee Advocacy LabRefugee Advocacy Lab LinkedInEmail the Refugee Advocacy Lab - @Kate Brick & @Sarah ShefferFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

Overall, birth rates are declining. Yet, women having kids in their forties increased. We began the show by asking listeners why they think women are waiting to have kids. Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett joined to discuss life "post-COVID", Biden-Harris' administration efforts to combat the mental health crisis in the nation and more. She's the Vice Chair of Primary Care Innovation and Transformation at Boston Medical Center and Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University Medical School. GBH's Callie Crossley, newly crowned by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as a “2023 Distinguished Bostonian", shared her thoughts on the Rachael Rollins scandal, the Supreme Court's ruling against Andy Warhol, and more. Sue O'Connell provided insights on the recent anti-trans laws in Florida, Kansas City's potential as the first-ever LGBT sanctuary city, and the incident involving Harry and Meghan's car chase. Tracy Chang from Pagu and Jimmy Liang from JP Fuji Group joined us to celebrate AAPI heritage month and discuss various restaurant ventures in the food world, as well as their community work. Jimmy mentions sweet advice that his grandmother gave him. Cliff Notez, a genre-fluid musical artist, known for his contributions to Boston's local arts scene, was our live music guest. Taylor Swift is too powerful to ignore. We asked listeners once again how they're reacting to the sold out shows, trains, hotels etc. Do listeners who aren't going to the concert, do they feel like they're missing out?

Omari Jahi Aarons is a disruptive leader and transformation coach with over 15 years of experience in Corporate America at Fortune 150 companies. He is the Executive Director and COO of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA). NAAIA was organized to create a network among people of color and others employed in or affiliated with the insurance industry. Omari has built infrastructures to support culture change efforts and originated roles. Omari's work connects consumer demand with rising employee expectations for workplaces to be representative of the populations they serve and are embedded with the innovative mindsets needed to lead most effectively. Omari has received numerous honors for his commitment to community building and civic engagement and demonstrated inclusive leadership. Insurance Business America honored Omari with their inaugural Leader of Change award in September 2020 and the Rising Star Award in October 2020. Omari was selected by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as a 2020 Ten Outstanding Young Leader and named a 2021 40 LGBTQ Leader Under 40 for North America by Business Equality Magazine. Omari is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, and is a Howard Thurman Fellow at Boston University School of Theology where he is pursuing his Master of Divinity in Global and Community Engagement. He is a Workhuman Certified Professional.  Highlights from the Show Omari Jahi Aarons started his professional career outside of insurance, working in operations, L&D and HR at Macy's before coming to Insurance He spent 5 years at Liberty Mutual before doing his own consulting work on DE&I In June 2022, he joined the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) as the COO and Executive Director NAAIA started 26 years ago, started by a Black agent in Cincinnati who saw a need for a supportive organization in the industry By the end of 2019, they had grown to 1,000 members and 23 chapters across the country, and should pass 2,500 soon with new chapters joining, as well NAAIA's mission is to help diversify the industry through professional development, personal empowerment (e.g., mentoring and support) and access to talent opportunities DE&I is a common topic today, but also something that's frequently in the news as something getting pushback or being seen as agitating The intention is the opposite, and about fostering togetherness rather than being a source of division For Insurance, this is as much about talent as it is about our products and how they serve diverse populations, and the history of underserving them or operating in ways that hold those populations back Looking at diversity numbers, we often mask the real issue because there are pockets with high diversity, but they tend to be in lower-paying, customer-facing roles rather than leadership roles Omari has a simple question he asks to get at this: other than the security guard or support staff, when you look at your calendar for the week, how many people of color will be in those meetings? Workplace engagement can be helped by Having a work friend who knows the unwritten rules of the environment and can help you work through situations you've been in Having a mentor, internally and externally, to give you guidance and challenge NAAIA and Marsh & McLennan just released their assessment of progress on DE&I They saw a number of initiatives proposed and implemented, however They also saw that the work so far has not had material impact yet as the progress of diversity up through the ranks has not changed materially Where it has, it was driven by having coaching and support within your organization What we see is, generally, under-sponsorship, under-mentoring and under-recognized People doing DE&I work or taking on stretch work to support the efforts aren't recognized or rewarded for it, so the work doesn't help them move forward In some cases, it can hurt them as they may be seen to be distracted from their core deliverables And yet, there is often an expectation that diverse employees have to take on the responsibility for these efforts Omari talks about the cost of being 'one of the only', and how you're expected to be involved in everything, which pulls you off your job-specific work, too There are people who are willing to be the first, and that's ok if the organization is willing to be honest about that, and support them in helping to change the picture  Omari reminds people hoping to make change to ask, "What can I do?" We all have the ability to make our environments more equitable and inclusive Think about it 1 hour a day, and do something 1 hour a week This creates micro moments that create change in aggregate We all win when we're more diverse – the data on that is clear – but we need to be specific about what that means and what we're going to do about it This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance Volume III. The Collaborators, part of the Future of Insurance thought leadership series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

I had the honor of sitting down and interviewing one of my mentors. Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising.   We first met back in my Red Sox days when Donna served as a consultant who later went on to win the first Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox.  I was always and still am in awe of Donna starting and running a successful business. Not to mention the added layers of being a black woman in Boston!   Listen in as we dive head-first into: How race impacted how she approached building her business  How she learned not to take things personally and lived by a philosophy of if someone told her “no” they really weren't talking to her Why and how she has four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Rings How she got a contract with the Boston Red Sox three years into her business Her inspiring advice on the power of living outside your bubble  And you know there is so much more.    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Cantu Beauty: https://www.cantubeauty.com/  Maria Tallchief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tallchief    Connect with Donna: Email: dgittens@moreadvertising.com Website: https://www.donnalatsongittens.com/  Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising in Watertown, left a successful broadcasting career at WCVB-TV to pursue her long-time passion for launching a media and marketing firm to promote critical social issues and support mission-driven public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Her firm, located in Watertown, is known as “The Agency of Change” and focuses on social marketing campaigns to promote changes in behavior and attitude. Gittens launched the company following a ground-breaking, twenty-year career as a corporate executive at WCVB-TV (Boston's ABC affiliate) an innovator in community programming. Donna's public position, activism, and expertise in social change prompted countless invitations for her to chair or join panel discussions, present keynote speeches, and participate on numerous committees. She is a Board member of The Village Bank, Newton; also serves on the Executive Committee of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and is a member on the Cummings Foundation Final Grant Selection Committee. Her professional associations include The Boston Club and the International Women's Forum of Massachusetts. Donna's numerous awards and honors include: the Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship presented by the Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; the 1st Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball; The Boston Club Women in Business Racial Equity Award; Alex Cora Leadership Award presented by the Boston Area Church League, a program of the Boston Red Sox; and winner of the 1st Annual Shark Tank competition held in 2014 by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.  She is also an enormously proud owner of four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship rings. Ms. Latson Gittens holds a BA from Park University, an MBA from Northeastern University, and an honorary doctorate degree from Elms College in Springfield MA. She is a frequent keynote speaker, host, and moderator for corporate and community organizations. (donnalatsongittens.com) Her passion is mentoring young women and female entrepreneurs.    Music By:  Quanzaa 

On Season 5 Episode 9 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication's Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Tony Shu. Tony Shu is the Co-Founder of companies Parker & Breaktime. Parker works to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom through fractional real estate investing. And Breaktime is a non-profit that breaks the cycle of young adult homelessness through purposeful transitional employment. Tony is a recent graduate from Harvard University, where he created his own major around housing and urban innovation. He has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, BostInno 25 Under 25, and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Ten Outstanding Young Leaders for his work.  Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

The future of higher education is changing. Millions of students now have access to online courses from the world's top universities. As college becomes ever more expensive, the traditional business model of higher education is under threatHow can Simmons University and other institutions remain relevant in this rapidly shifting environment? We talk with Lynn Perry Wooten, the president of Simmons University, to explore what's happening in higher education today.The conversation includes these topics:-- About Simmons University-- The state of higher education in 2022-- The business model of higher ed-- How to develop an economically viable business model for colleges and universities-- Technology is an enabler of higher education-- Supporting a diverse student body-- On the book Arrive and Thrive-- Advice for college students making the transition to graduate school-- Creating a transformational university experience for students-- Advice to women on gender equality in the workplace-- What is inclusive leadership?-- How to balance economic efficiency against educational qualitySubscribe to participate in live shows and ask questions to the guests: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeRead the complete transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/simmons-university-president-future-higher-educationLynn Perry Wooten, a seasoned academic and an expert on organizational development and transformation, became the ninth president of Simmons University on July 1, 2020. She is the first African American to lead the university.Specializing in crisis leadership, diversity and inclusion, and positive leadership—organizational behavior that reveals and nurtures the highest level of human potential—Dr. Wooten is an innovative leader and prolific author and presenter whose research has informed her work in the classroom and as an administrator.Dr. Wooten's research has ranged from an NIH-funded investigation of how leadership can positively alleviate health disparities to leading in a crisis and managing workforce diversity. She is the author of two books, Positive Organizing in a Global Society: Understanding and Engaging Differences for Capacity Building and Inclusion (2016) and Leading Under Pressure: From Surviving to Thriving Before, During, and After a Crisis (2010). Sharing her work at nearly 60 symposia and conferences, she also is the author of nearly 30 journal articles and more than 15 book chapters, as well as managerial monographs and numerous teaching cases.She currently serves on the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Association for Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) Board of Directors, the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Trustee Advisory Board, the JFK Library Foundation Board of Advisors, the Fenway Alliance Board of Directors, The George School Board of Trustees, the MASCO Board of Directors, and the WBGH Board of Trustees. In addition, Dr. Wooten serves on the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Board of Directors and the North Carolina A&T University Board of Trustees.She is the co-author of WSJ Bestseller, Arrive & Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership.

Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs, in for Emily Chang, is at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to break down the latest on the tech selloff and take a look at Boston's tech scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enna E. Jimenez, Business Transformation and Quality Leader, Senior Director, IDEMIA is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently, Enna is the Business Transformation and Quality Leader at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She received the Quarterly Manager MVP Award in October 2019, for leading change in the company. Enna is a Co-Author of Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment, a book elevating the voice of 12 Latina leaders. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of the 2021 Leading Latinas. She received the Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering (E.L.I.T.E.) Award from National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals. Enna is a member of the Boards of ALPFA National, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, The Pathway Initiative (TPI) and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Advisory Board. Enna is one of 92 Hispanics featured in the first edition of Hispanic Stars Rising: A New Face of Power. Learn more Her website: https://www.ennajimenez.com Get her book, Extraordinary Latinas: amazon.com/author/ennajimenez Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennajimenez/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to the other 11 women in her book, Extraordinary Latinas, Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Enna E. Jimenez, Business Transformation and Quality Leader, Senior Director, IDEMIA is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently, Enna is the Business Transformation and Quality Leader at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She received the Quarterly Manager MVP Award in October 2019, for leading change in the company. Enna is a Co-Author of Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment, a book elevating the voice of 12 Latina leaders. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of the 2021 Leading Latinas. She received the Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering (E.L.I.T.E.) Award from National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals. Enna is a member of the Boards of ALPFA National, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, The Pathway Initiative (TPI) and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Advisory Board. Enna is one of 92 Hispanics featured in the first edition of Hispanic Stars Rising: A New Face of Power. Learn more Her website: https://www.ennajimenez.com Get her book, Extraordinary Latinas: amazon.com/author/ennajimenez Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennajimenez/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to the other 11 women in her book, Extraordinary Latinas, Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

In this episode, Kyrah Altman, co-founder & CEO of LEAD Inc., the industry leader in mental health and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEI-JB) education, joins The Okay Days to talk about mental health education. Kyrah's story of social entrepreneurship began at a young age. Let's Empower, Advocate, and Do (LEAD) was founded in 2012 when Kyrah was in high school. The organization's creation was directly catalyzed by the Newtown tragedy, as many of the school shooting's victims were similar ages to Kyrah's younger siblings. Since Kyrah began raising her younger siblings as a pre-teen herself, this horrific tragedy catapulted her and her peers into action. In 2016, Kyrah won $32,500 of seed funding in The George Washington University's New Venture Competition, and incorporated LEAD as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Through a variety of training, consulting, and coaching services, LEAD empowers individuals with no-fluff and practical education to move beyond awareness. And since LEAD's founding, Kyrah was named one of 25 Under 25 leading social entrepreneurs, and one of 10 Outstanding Young Leaders by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, among other outstanding recognitions. We talk about LEAD's 10 years of programming, the differences between mental illness and mental health, and how we can't have mental health education without DEI-JB education to turn awareness into action. Follow along at leadnow.org.

It's Women's History Month and fortunately an Extraordinary Latina was the most recent guest .In this episode of Our Classroom we were joined by Isis Ortiz-Belton who is making power moves in the financial services and banking industry. We discussed Isis': Education journey Co-authorship of the book Extraordinary Latinas Women she admires ISIS ORTIZ-BELTON is a financial services and banking professional with over 12 years of credit risk, corporate finance, and underwriting experience. She is a Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Eastern Bank where she manages a portfolio of commercial banking relationships with a broad array of middle market and security alarm companies. Prior to joining Eastern, Isis was Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Citizen's Bank independently managing over 30 middle market client relationships in the public and private sectors. She has also held positions at Santander Bank and at John Hancock Financial Services. Her career began in the non-profit sector at ACCION International, now a pioneer in the fields of microfinance and fintech impact investing. Isis is an active community leader and diversity, equity and inclusion champion. She's a strong advocate for the education and financial literacy of minority students and the rights of women, BIPOC and those identifying as LGBTQ+. Notably, Isis is the President for the Boston chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (“ALPFA”), the first and largest Latino professional association serving over 95,000 professional and student members across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. She sits on the Board of Trustees for Phoenix Charter Academy Network and she is a member of the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council. Isis holds a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Business Management from Emmanuel College, a Master of Science in Finance from the New England Institute of Business at Cambridge College, and a Master of Business Administration from Bentley University. She's a recipient of the 2014 McCallum Leadership Scholar Award, a 2018 Latinos for Education Board Fellow, a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2021 Boston Future Leaders fellow, and a 2021 Leaders Engaged and Activated to Drive System-Wide Change (“LEADS”) Lawrence fellow. Most recently, Isis was recognized as a 2021 Latinx Amplifier and co-authored her first book, Extraordinary Latinas. Originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Isis lives with her wife in Lawrence, MA. Follow Isis on LinkedIn or via Twitter @iceychill

Kate Ziegler joins us today to impart ideas and techniques on what questions to ask when dealing with a REALTOR, what to look for when investing, and what to do when considering a forever home. Plus, Kate shares a story about an insane inspection that turned into a life-long inspiration. Dial in to learn the impacts of going above and beyond to support your clients! Key takeaways to listen for Questions you need to ask when looking for a REALTOR How can you bring value to the table for your buyers and sellers?  The importance of supporting client experience during home inspections Advice for young individuals looking to buy properties in a fluid market   Resources/Links Mentioned Episode 292: Empowering Young People to Become Homeowners with Erica Rawls and Stephanie Milburn Kerry Washington | Scandal Mountain West Pest Control Elden Home Inspection   About Kate Ziegler Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Boston for more than 15 years.  Kate started her career in legal operations and corporate property management. The daughter of a contractor, Kate grew up on construction sites, roofing and framing alongside her father and grandfather; she now applies that experience to owning and managing multi-family properties in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, and renovating a cabin in New Hampshire along with her husband, Jack Romano. Kate helps clients across Greater Boston buy and sell homes that fit their unique needs and achieve their goals in a rapidly shifting market. Kate is a basement expert for Apartment Therapy and has been featured in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Realtor.com, Discover's Modern Money, Citi's Life, and Money, House Beautiful, and Reader's Digest. She is a house whisperer, partial to old homes and good bones, and loves helping clients solve the mysteries and uncover the histories of their homes. Kate strives to align the motivations of buyers and sellers to be sure everyone gets what they need, and most of what they want, too. Currently, a member of The Junior League of Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Council, Elkins Fish & Game Club, and a regular volunteer with Women's Lunch Place, Kate is committed to seeing her communities thrive. Connect with Kate Website: Kate Boston Real Estate Instagram: @kziegs Email: kate@arborviewcompanies.com   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor Start your free, all-access trial today. There's no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that's a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

Jodi-Tatiana Charles is the founder and “Brandographer™” of LCG Brands, a unique brand and marketing consulting firm dedicated to educating entrepreneurs, small/medium businesses (SMB/SMEs), and international professionals on the importance of growing their personal and corporate brands.She brings 30+ years of executive leadership in marketing, branding and communication successes with high profile organizations, including the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, MassChallenge Inc., Massachusetts Governor's Office, Massachusetts Conference for Women, NBC Universal/Comcast TV, and Clear Channel Communications/iHeart Radio. When not absorbed with all things marketing, Jodi-Tatiana dedicates her time to children, elderly and cancer causes, through road races, mentoring and volunteering.In this episode….Jodi-Tatiana Charles is a Marketing Strategist, Global Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author. She founded LCG Brands and is passionate about educating entrepreneurs and business owners about growing their brands and thinking about their legacies, both personal and professional. Born in Haiti to Haitian parents, she is immensely proud of both her Haitian heritage and the endless sense of curiosity she was born with that matched the devotion to seeking knowledge and learning instilled in her by her parents.When Jodi-Tatiana was a child and wanted new clothes, her tailor father brought home sewing machines. He maintained that every day you wake up and learn something. This thirst for knowledge and profound sense of needing to learn and share what she's learned has driven her from a young age. She has earned nine degrees and pushed for success not just for her own career but so she can pass on what she knows to share her growing legacy with others. This is the message she stresses, as well: to learn and share what you know.In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, Martin Hunter and Jodi-Tatiana Charles talk about what a legacy truly means, how to expand your legacy by sharing what you know based on what your passions are, and how to design your own path on your own terms. Jodi-Tatiana encourages the pursuit of personal legacy and Martin relates how every inspiring thing she says can be applied directly to your business as a CEO.

In this episode, Tia talks to us about her background in graphic design and now company building at Visible Hands. She also describes the company's agency model, venture-founder relationship through its fellowship program. She further touches on diversity and inclusion at and outside the workplace and the need for accountability and commitment for real change. 

We speak with WBUR Business Reporter Yasmin Amer and Jim Rooney, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Learn from our guest, Jodi-Tatiana Charles, what we found to be unexpected tips, information, and guidelines on how to successfully find professional and personal satisfaction through mentoring. Jodi is the Founder and “Brandographer™” of LCG Brands (www.LCGBrands.com). She brings to bear 30+ years of executive leadership in marketing, branding, and communication success with high profile organizations, including the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Governor's Office, NBC Universal, and iHeart Radio. She has mentored over 5,000 students in her lifetime. Jodi teaches exactly how to find mentees and mentor them in a way that gets them maximum value while fully respecting your time and allowing you to focus on helping others in the areas where you can add the most value for them (i.e., not under-utilizing yourself). She teaches how to access businesses and individual mentees in less-advantaged communities and outside of your own natural community and world. Listen to the show on Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-win-an-entrepreneurial-community/id1465488607), wherever you normally get your podcasts, or listen on the web at www.FractionalLeadership.io/Podcast.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm excited to share this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files where we look at the power of knowing who you are and surrounding yourself with supportive people. My guest, Enna Jimenez, shares her personal story of rising through the ranks in IT and the challenges she faced along the way. She also reveals the ways in which she found her voice and learned to believe in herself. Enna and I discuss the ways in which we can all support those around us as well. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/About My GuestEnna Jimenez is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently, Enna is the Head of the Quality Assurance team at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She is a Coach and Mentor and has a huge passion for Diversity and Inclusion, talent engagement and community organizations. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of the 2021 Leading Latinas. In March 2021, Enna received the Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering (E.L.I.T.E.) Award from NSBE Boston Professionals. Dr. Lynn Wooten, President of Simmons University appointed Enna as the Presidential Adviser for Alumni Engagement. In addition, Enna has joined the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Advisory Board and the ALPFA National Board of Directors. Enna is one of 92 Hispanics featured in the first edition book Hispanic Stars Rising: A New Face of Power. The Multicultural Symposium Series Black History Empowerment Recognition Breakfast recognized Enna as one of the Black and Brown Innovators of Action Honorees in March 2020. In 2019, the National Diversity Council selected Enna as one of the 2019 National Latino Leader Award winners and she received a Citation from MA Governor Charlie Baker on Leadership and Excellence. To connect with Enna, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennajimenez/To learn more about her new book, Extraordinary Latinas, visit: https://www.ennajimenez.com

By building on a culture of collaboration, trust and respect (among employees, customers and the community), Tonneson + Co has experienced considerable growth and success - and was recently given the 2021 Small Business Innovation and Growth award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Listen to this interview with CEO, Rick Mastrocola to hear their story.

If you need inspiration on how to lead a business through difficult times, listen to this interview with Asia Mei, owner of Moonshine 152 restaurant in South Boston and recent winner of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business CEO Leadership Award. Owning a restaurant during this pandemic has been anything but easy. Asia Mei demonstrates that success is about more than having great food (which they certainly have) - it's about having a great big heart.

In Kahilla's Career Advice series, we're bringing you access to top executives and women leaders. Find out how they've risen to where they are today, and how you can apply their success routines to your own career and story. ******* About Yvonne Yvonne serves as Chief of Staff to State Street Chairman and CEO and is also Head of Internal Communications. Yvonne is an active leader of local and national communities and currently serves as the President of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Board. Yvonne has been featured as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas in the United States four years in a row by Fortune Magazine in partnership with ALPFA. She was also appointed by Governor Baker to serve on the state's Latino Advisory Commission Board. Yvonne holds an MBA from Boston University and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Angelica Medina is a Program Coordinator for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She plans, develops and executes events with content aimed towards the tech and agency sector of Boston. Prior to the Chamber, she was a Production Assistant at ESPN and an Event Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. She is an advocate for mental health and is always eager to help those around her. As a Boston native, in her free time she enjoys long walks with her dog, Teddy and spending time with her friends exploring the city. Topics Covered: - Taking the risk, the worst thing that can happen is someone says “no” - Knowing your strengths to brand yourself, take a strengths profile/quiz Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn: HERE ---------------------------- Connect with Outnumbered on LinkedIn: HERE Follow Outnumbered on Instagram: HERE Follow Outnumbered on Twitter: HERE Follow Outnumbered on Facebook: HERE Also, don't forget to share this episode with your coworkers, friends, family members and anyone you know pursuing a career in sports! #OutnumberedPodcast

Micho Spring has been a highly respected political and business leader for many years, beginning as a young Chief of Staff to Mayor Kevin White and now as an advisor to companies around the world as the leader of Weber Shandwick’s Global Corporate practice and the Chair of the Board of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.  She talks about the critical importance of corporate culture, and for companies and company leaders to deliver on the values they claim to hold.  “It used to be enough to have a conscience, but now you've got to have a plan - and you have to deliver on it!” Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here. Links Weber Shandwick Quotes “The role of corporate culture has evolved dramatically.  When I started working, it was the Jack Welch days when culture was Six Sigma, and it was all about military discipline to deliver shareholder results. Now comes this generational change, where we see a generation of employees who come to work expecting their values reflected and expecting that their companies are working towards solving  societal problems.”     “It used to be enough to have a conscience, but now you've got to have a plan - and you have to deliver on it!”   “The delta between what you say and what you do has become the greatest area for reputational risk.”   “It is not easy to lead in a divided society and we have had really have seen with a lot of our clients they have to make decisions that are not 80/20 favorable, but are 55/45 favorable, and no matter which way you go you're going to get an undertow of complaints.  But, if you can stick to values as opposed to issues that you stand for, then you can sort out specific situations with a little more of a compass.”   “Now talk about a change, employees (at Coinbase the digital currency exchange) challenging the CEO who is trying to define what could and could not happen in the work culture (discussing politics and activism at work). That is something that we haven't seen before.” “We (at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce) want to lead and our (diversity) goals are based not on the Boston we are, but on the Boston we want to become.”   Big Ideas/Thoughts   Cultural Audit I remember very well in one crisis where we saw the incredible difference when we went in and surveyed between employees who were able to work from home and employees who had to experience the culture at work - that was the dividing line.  It wasn't that the company wasn't principled and welcoming across gender and race, it was that the office culture was toxic.   When you referred to a culture competency analysis, what is that, and what is the information you're trying to elicit that will help your clients? Well, you're trying to elicit what are their values and are they clearly understood throughout the organization and are employees seeing that the behaviors of the company are consistent with those values. We're talking about an era of diversity; a generational diversity, it's certainly racial, ethnic, gender, and it's important that the culture becomes something that can bring all that together. That's very different than the old simplistic, "Here are the three things.  Let's put them on the wall and have people know that we believe in something." When Twitter kicked the former President off, the reason they said they did it was because of their employees and how they felt about it.  Clearly, whatever values they have articulated were not consistent with enabling this kind of civil discourse, and so it was interesting to me that The New York Times story I read was actually the number one reason they made the decision was ‘our employees didn't feel comfortable with this.’   "No high-performing jerks" is a phrase was really coined by Arianna Huffington in the Uber situation, Think about it, right, because that's the tension. You've got people who are delivering results, but boy, they're corrosive in terms of the culture.  Now,  I don't know about you guys, but we would put up with a lot of high-performing jerks in my time, right?  It turns out that the balance, the risk reward balance, of having people who are corrosive to your environment, but delivering results has gone the other way. Now, in a lot of places, there's no second chance because it's just too visible and it shows that you're not committed to your values if you're going to make an exception, just because this person makes enormous amounts of revenue for the company.       How can boards hold senior management accountable for sticking to their values without getting into the weeds? I think it's really the same way we've always held CEOs accountable, which is really how we measure performance, how we reward them.  This has become important enough that, however it's framed, it's important that they know that company's reputation, as Warren buffet has famously said, it takes a long time to build, but boy, it can go quickly. Right?  It's holding them accountable at the performance level. I don't think boards can get into the weeds because we don't know enough about the company's day-to-day hiring and firing decisions to really make good judgments.    The model is really to hire CEOs who have societal acumen as well as business acumen. And that means that they understand the 360 impact on people of their actions, whether it's people internally or externally, and that are sensitive to it, are taking it into account. That is a new mark of leadership. It requires EQ for sure - and much more EQ than it has in the past.   Taking a leadership role in Boston  - Becoming the Chair of the Board of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce I do think it's a pivotal time for the city and there's no question when I arrived at City Hall we had just been through a civil war with busing and not only was the economy questionable, but really the threads that united us were so torn apart, it really was a civil war.  So, to weave that fabric back together and lift the city into a world-class city it became, was very much Kevin White's vision and I was lucky to have a front row seat and play a role in really that pivotal time.  Now I think if that (past time in Boston) was after a civil war, I think now the city is coming out of a world war.  You go and walk through downtown and we've a lot of rebuilding to do. And I think it's a time again, hopefully the bright side is so much of the solutions for this pandemic have come right from Boston.  Our life sciences ecosystem has led in addressing the pandemic.   What goals have you set for diversity on the Board of the Chamber? Our goal is to lead in this regard and to set standards for the business community. So not only have we set five-year goals of 50% women, 37% people of color and then goals beneath that. We intend to ask our members, not only ask our members to follow suit, set goals and make them public but we're gonna help them get there through partnerships that we have formed and helping them find candidates for their boards. Under the leadership of Jim Rooney, who's got both political and societal acumen for sure, we have been able to be very proactive and weigh-in throughout this last year and I think we can play a role in being a very good partner and leader that can get the Greater Boston economy to really deliver on its full potential.

Guest TJ Douglas is the founder and CEO of The Urban Grape, a wine store in Boston’s South End neighborhood known for its proprietary Progressive Scale - a system of sorting wine by its body, instead of by varietal or region. Douglas has led The Urban Grape to becoming one of the most successful independently-owned wine stores in the country as a result. Douglas’ list of accomplishments is nothing short of astonishing. The Urban Grape has won multiple accolades as Boston’s Best Wine store from both Boston Magazine and The Improper Bostonian, as well as a Small Business of the Year Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce in 2020. In 2018, Vinepair named The Urban Grape the top retail store in the North East, and Beverage Dynamics named the store a Top 100 Wine Retail Store in America in both 2019 and 2020. The store has also been nationally profiled in Food & Wine magazine, The New York Times, NPR, and Wine Enthusiast. He’s also a seven-time returning Sommelier for the Nantucket Wine Festival. Douglas also spends time teaching classes on drinking progressively at local places such as the Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston University, the Boston Wine Expo and for companies like Converse, Google, and Wellington. He’s also the co-author of The Urban Grape’s best selling wine education book Drink Progressively, and the resident wine expert on the New England lifestyle show, “Home, Life, and Design.” He co-founded and runs The Urban Grape with his wife Hadley Douglas. Together, they are also the co-founders of The Urban Grape Wine Studies Award for Students of Color, in partnership with Boston University. They are dedicated to increasing diversity in the wine industry through this program and provide mentorship to other people of color in the hospitality industry. The Douglas’ live in Boston with their two sons.

Jon Feinman is a cool dude. I first found out about him watching an ESPN video that got me so riveted I watched it twice. As someone who’s been in and around the world of strength and conditioning as an athlete, and then as a business, I know how hard it is to be in that business but how cool it is when you know you’re making an impact. Jon’s story is awesome. From his bio: Jon founded ICW in 2010, building upon his experience in Americorps and as a personal trainer. As CEO, he is focused on aligning the vision, strategy, culture, and growth of ICW to flip power dynamics, bridge social capital, and amplify the voice and agency of people who have been most impacted by mass incarceration and systemic racism. Over his 11 years at ICW, the company evolved from a weight training program to a workforce development track, to a social justice organization. What started as a gym, is now a community where people belong, together. Where people are valued as equals, and people with lived experience are listened to as the experts. It is a person-centric organization, where goals are determined by and driven by each individual. Rather than doing something “for” someone, ICW partners with and alongside each person to assist in empowering personal success. Jon received his MBA from Babson College in 2010 where he launched ICW. For his work, Jon has received awards from the Boston Celtics, Year Up, Good Sports, Bostinno, and Babson College. In 2014 he was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and in 2015 received the Ernst and Young New England Entrepreneur of the Year for Social Entrepreneurship. ICW has been featured on ESPN, CBS, NESN, and in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and NPR. You can check out the ESPN video that got me hooked here: Redefining Strength When you’re done with that be sure to follow Jon Feinman on Instagram here: InnerCityWeightlifting.org. Their Facebook Page is here if you do the Facebook thing: InnerCityWeightlifting and be sure to catch them on Twitter and Linkedin. Turns out Jon is a big Steve Carrell fan, and if you had to have him choose between cats or dogs...well...he’s a dog guy. When I asked him who his most influential coach or mentor was he said: Nathaniel Ogedegbe which I wasn’t expecting. He’s an ENTP Personality type but can be Introverted or Extroverted, as needed, which is an awesome trait to possess. And while it’s important to know your personality type (you can get a free assessment here) it’s also important to know that your personality isn’t permanent. Grab Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s book to find out why: Personality Isn’t Permanent And when he’s not changing the world by using personal training as a means for social justice, he surfs on the south shore of Boston. All-in-all, Jon Feinman is a good dude. Doing good things. With other really good dudes. It was a pleasure to get to know him. So head on over to www.InnerCityWeightlifting.org and make a donation or pick up some merch and wear it with pride. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Olympian Jonathan Edwards is the creator of the Athlete Breakthrough Blueprint. The premier mental performance program for aspiring athletes with big dreams. Do you have an athlete with big dreams? Maybe they want to compete in the Olympics. Or a Grand Prix. Or maybe they want to compete in college? Then The Blueprint may be just what your athlete needs. It’s a twelve-week program that helps an athlete understand EVERYTHING they need to understand in order to reach their goals in sports and life. Jonathan has become the pre-eminent voice helping young athletes achieve BIG dreams. To learn more about the program you can go to: https://www.athletespecific.com/blueprint Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyA-q7G_sreAEEHKaLdS4aA Do you have an athlete who struggles with Negative Thoughts? Did you know that even the best athletes struggle with negative thoughts even in their best moments? We have a free PDF guide to help athletes deal with Automatic Negative Thoughts and you can get your copy by clicking here: https://athletespecific.com/ant-download/ For parents AND athletes, Jonathan has put together a free course that reveals the Three Key Abilities every athlete must have in order to succeed: Get a free course http://athletespecifi.wpengine.com/3keys/ And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes (Now apple podcasts) for more tips and tricks for your athlete. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/creating-high-performance-athletes-olympian-jonathan/id1460598505 Be sure to join our Private Facebook Group: Raising High Performing Athletes by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/358243938245206/

Welcome back!! So much has happened between the end of Season 2 and today, and we're really pumped to bring you all back into the fold as we dive into a season that's almost entirely guest-driven!To start off (and to kick off Black History Month, we sit down with one of our dear friends and real life girl crushes, Kadeja Gaines- Roy. There's a lot to unpack in this episode- from growing up an "army brat" to becoming a Psych major to taking up space as a Black woman in a corporate environment, to also taking the stage in the fitness world in Boston. You can find Kadeja on IG @gainsxgaines or on Linked In: linkedin.com/in/kadeja-gaines-roy-a5171870If you enjoy our podcasts, please like, subscribe, share, and tag us on insta @the.courage.campaign! Kadeja Gaines- Roy, Strategy Director, Global Operations at Converse/Nike Inc.Kadeja has deep experience within two of the most iconic, influential brands in the world who have provided a profound personal connection between their mission and the consumers they serve. Currently, Kadeja is responsible for leading the Global Converse integrated business planning strategy to deliver excellence across an ever-transforming, digitally-ledlandscape. She also is a member of the Converse Diversity Council—an Executive-Level council driving long-term oversight, input and accountability across the global Converse D&I strategy. Prior to her current role, Kadeja has directed small to medium teams throughout several functions within Retail across Converse and Target Corporation.Throughout her corporate career, Kadeja has received global recognition and acclaim for her ability to lead and drive results through the enterprise. Corporately, she is a sought-after speaker, delivering motivation across keynote moments in forums such as the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and within Harvard BusinessSchool. Kadeja’s ambition to inspire extends to her fitness career where she’s spent the past 8 years building a brand, following and a platform founded on strength, sustainable results and inclusive positivity.Kadeja’s global experience closely relates to her personal foundation, having spent most of her childhood across Europe, primarily in Germany within a military family. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and alumni of the Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development—an alternative MBA program dedicated to accelerating thecareers of high potential leaders. She also a member of the 2020 cohort of the Boston Future Leaders Program within the Boston Chamber of Commerce.Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

He is the Senior Vice President of North American Sales for CyberArk. In this capacity, he leads an organization focused on CyberArk's identity security portfolio. CyberArk protects against advanced cyber threats, supports compliance initiatives, and empowers digital transformation. Anchored in privilege access management, CyberArk adaptively manages access for a broad range of human and machine identities, from any location or device, across cloud and hybrid environments, and throughout the DevOps pipeline. He has over 25 years of industry experience, and he's held a variety of senior leadership and client-facing positions with Palo Alto Networks, IBM, Cisco Systems, and Hewlett-Packard Company. He has a passion for building a culture of learning, empowerment, and engagement, reinforcing the right traits, values, and behaviors that lead to client success. A native New Englander, and avid baseball fan, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and the Customer Advisory Board at Inwood House. He is a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, and he received his MBA from Fordham University in New York City. He lives in a suburb west of Boston with his wife and two children. Join Randy Seidl and David Nour on this episode of the Sales Community #TechSalesInsights with Rich Wenning. Don't forget, two quick points: Seidl and Nour host each week's guest in a Twitter Chat, so search Twitter for #TechSalesInsights for the latest updates, and We turn the show notes from these podcasts into more in-depth articles, so check them out at SalesCommunity.com. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salescommunity/message

Conor is a seasoned public affairs and communications strategist adept at packaging complex issues for policy makers, the public and media. He uses his deep mix of public sector and communications experience across our government affairs accounts, real estate and health care clients, and in our issues management and crisis practice as well. He is also a talented writer, adept at penning thought leadership and public policy pieces for the C-Suite and elected officials. Before coming to Solomon McCown&, Conor served in a senior role at Liberty Square Group, working with clients to raise their profiles and achieve their public policy goals. Some of his clients included PhRMA, Horizons for Homeless Children, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, MassMutual, and the Provider’s Council. He also served as director of communications for the campaigns of Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch. Earlier in his career, Conor was director of communications for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He got his start at the State House, working for State Representative Thomas P. Kennedy. Conor graduated from The George Washington University and earned a Master of Science in Public Affairs from the McCormack School of Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He serves on the board of the Good Samaritan Medical Center and the Old Colony YMCA.

Conor is a seasoned public affairs and communications strategist adept at packaging complex issues for policy makers, the public and media. He uses his deep mix of public sector and communications experience across our government affairs accounts, real estate and health care clients, and in our issues management and crisis practice as well. He is also a talented writer, adept at penning thought leadership and public policy pieces for the C-Suite and elected officials. Before coming to Solomon McCown&, Conor served in a senior role at Liberty Square Group, working with clients to raise their profiles and achieve their public policy goals. Some of his clients included PhRMA, Horizons for Homeless Children, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, MassMutual, and the Provider’s Council. He also served as director of communications for the campaigns of Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch. Earlier in his career, Conor was director of communications for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He got his start at the State House, working for State Representative Thomas P. Kennedy. Conor graduated from The George Washington University and earned a Master of Science in Public Affairs from the McCormack School of Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He serves on the board of the Good Samaritan Medical Center and the Old Colony YMCA.

“Believe in the Power of Relationships” - Sheena Collier Sheena Collier is a superconnector, convener, and strategic planner. Sixteen years ago, she moved to the Boston area to attend Harvard Graduate School of Education, after attending Spelman College in Atlanta. As a Black woman, she struggled to feel a sense of belonging at school and in the city. She didn’t know anyone or have a network, so she built one. Sheena started & joined organizations, became civically engaged, and hosted events that connected her to lots of different worlds, including education, politics, arts, community organizing, & business. She made connections that changed her life and learned techniques to navigate the city. This helped her build a broad network that she now leverages to benefit others. As Founder & CEO of The Collier Connection (TCC), Sheena is designing a portfolio of solutions that disrupt the ways that Black professionals seek information, access, and belonging in cities. TCC also specializes in helping companies to engage employees, customers, & suppliers of color through strategic events and inclusive business practices. She has 15 years of experience in education, economic development, community organizing, & event planning, and uses her ability to navigate different environments to broker partnerships within and across sectors. Sheena consults with a number of companies, most notably as the Senior Economic Opportunity Advisor at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. At the Chamber, she supports initiatives to engage the private sector in advancing economic inclusion. She led the creation of the Pacesetters program - a partnership of large and mid-sized companies & anchor institutions that commit to increase their spending with local, ethnic minority-owned businesses. In addition, for the past 3 years Sheena has curated Fierce Urgency of Now (F.U.N.), a City Awake festival designed to highlight the experiences, challenges, and possibilities for young professionals of color in Greater Boston. Sheena is a 2020 recipient of the Harvard Club Boston's Most Influential Women award; 2020 recipient of YW Boston's Academy of Women Achievers Sylvia Ferrell-Jones Award; 2018 recipient of the GK25 - Who is Who Millennial Leaders of Color Awards; 2017 and 2018 nominee of the Ad Club’s Rosoff Awards; and a 2016 recipient of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Award. She received her BA from Spelman College and her Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sheena is a proud board member of Jeremiah Program Boston & Union Capital Boston, advisory board member of Boston Harbor Now, investor in the Boston Ujima Fund, and member of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA). "I think I'm  in my sixth life" - Sheena Collier Time Stamps 2:36 - How Sheena got to where she is now 6:02 - Moving from Non-Profit to Profitable organisations 9.06 - Starting to work with Chamber of Commerce 18:07 - "I think I'm  in my sixth life" - Sheena Collier 20:50 - 2 things to do in the face of fear 26:34 - Boston While Black “Write a Personal Mission Statement” - Sheena Collier Links: Collier Connection Alongside My 9 to 5

On today’s Catalyst for Change, we talk to Jon Feinman, Founder and CEO of InnerCity Weightlifting (ICW). Working with those most impacted by gun violence and incarceration in the City of Boston, Jon works to provide economic mobility and social inclusion through InnerCity Weightlifting’s Impact Model. Jon received his MBA from Babson College in 2010 and subsequently founded ICW, following his work with AmeriCorp, and as a personal trainer. ICW and Jon’s work has been recognized numerous times.  He was named as one of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2014 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders, and as a 2012 Social Innovator by Social Innovation Forum.  He also was awarded the Ernst & Young 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year New England Award in the social entrepreneurship category.  We talk to Jon about his work with InnerCity Weightlifting, its outstanding impact over the past few years. If you would like to learn more about InnerCity Weightlifting, please visit ICW’s website.  Due to COVID-19, ICW is now offering virtual personal and group workouts. If you would like to support the work of ICW and sign up for their workouts, email iank@innercityweightlifting.org.

Shellee Mendes Bio – December 2019“Follow your dreams. There is nothing you can’t achieve if you dream big and work hard!”That is the advice Shellee Mendes imparts to young people and entrepreneurs in her speaking engagements and philanthropic appearances … and those are the words she lives by.Her inspirational approach to work and life – combined with outstanding entrepreneurial success - may be the reasons Shellee was asked to serve as a Director on the Boston Arts Academy Foundation Board. And why the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce honored her with the GBCOC Small Business “Main Street” Award.  Top honors before audience of 14,000 at 2019 MA Conference for WomenIn 2019, Shellee was chosen for the coveted TARGET STORYTELLER AWARD at Massachusetts Conference for Women, with 14,000 attendees cheering her on! She received the award for her tireless work giving back to her community and lifting women up through her example and initiatives. Shellee also ran a conference round table on “Race, Hair & Working Women,” focusing on the challenges women of color face in regard to their hair and careers and in their everyday working environment. The sold-out program looked at questions Shellee says are raised every day in her salons: “Will I be judged for embracing my natural, ethnic hair texture and style? Is my hair keeping me from moving up the corporate ladder? Should I straighten my hair for that big interview?” Entrepreneur, businesswoman, philanthropist, role modelAs the founder/owner/stylist at Salon Monet on Newbury Street, Shellee serves a diverse, multicultural clientele. In December 2017, she opened her second Newbury Street salon with a celebration attended by Mayor Walsh, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and other VIPs.An inspirational speaker and active philanthropist, Shellee always finds time to support the many causes in which she believes. Her charitable giving includes donations, fundraisers and voluntary assistance to a host of organizations that help children, women and families. Shellee never stops! She is the recipient of multiple awards and honors, serves a host of celebrity clients, and last year was spotted chatting with Oprah on the Holland America Alaska Cruise! Shellee grew up in housing developments in Roslindale and Dorchester. As a single parent, she and her two small children lived in a Quincy shelter while she worked full-time and put herself through cosmetology school. Now she gives a hand up to those who are struggling. Read her inspirational story and check out recent achievements in the links below. https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/31/woman-makes-leap-ifrom-projects-newbury/X8NHL3VWtJ1gX52R4PVUPM/story.htmlhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2018/06/24/salon-owner-mendes-receives-chamber-small-business-award/Nk5ExQ3X32VXLyj9kgHvWO/story.htmlhttp://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/inside_track/2017/12/sidetrack_marty_walsh_ayanna_pressley_and_more

Erika Ebbel Angle received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 2012 from Boston University School of Medicine. She holds a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2002 Erika founded Science from Scientists, an award-winning National nonprofit focused on improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) attitudes and aptitudes for children aged 9-13. She is also the co-founder and Director of Education for Robots In Service of the Environment (RSE), a non-profit organization whose mission is to apply robotic solutions to help solve environmental challenges. She is a member of the MIT visiting committee for the Dean of Undergraduate Education and is an Advisory Board member for the Ron Burton Training Village. She is also a STEM speaker for the U.S. Speaker Program at the U.S. Department of State. In 2018 she was awarded the Young Alumni award by Boston University. In 2017 she was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Boston University School of Medicine Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. In 2014 the Boston Business Journal selected her as one of the 40 Under 40 business and civic leaders who are making a major impact in their respective fields in the Boston area. Her accomplishments have also been recognized by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Awards for Emerging Executive. In 2013 the Boston Chamber of Commerce selected her as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Leaders in Boston. Selected by L’Oreal Paris as a 2007 Woman of Worth for her work with Science from Scientists, Erika has been featured on Lifetime TV and Nova Science Now on The Secret Lives of Scientists and Engineers. She is the host of The Dr. Erika Show, an educational science TV show for children. Erika served as a Commissioner for the MA Commission on the Status of Women. Erika was Miss Massachusetts 2004 in the Miss America Scholarship program. Outside of work, Erika enjoys SCUBA diving, skiing and, a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, continues her lifelong passion for classical piano. She is married to Colin Angle, CEO of iRobot. What you will learn from this episode: 1) How a simple blood test can give you insight into your gut health. 2) What is the metabolome and why it is important? 3) Are stool tests good enough to teach us about our gut health? 4) How you can improve your fitness performance but learning about your gut health 5) What interventions you can make to improve your health and longevity How to learn more about our guest: Full Bio: https://ixcela.com/team-bios/erika-angle-phd.html Connect with Erika ● Blog: Erika Ebbel Angle ● LinkedIn: Erika Ebbel Angle ● Twitter: @DoctorErika A special thank you: As a special thank you for listening to this episode, Ixcela has been so kind as to give us a discount code which you can use to get a 10% discount. Go to ixcela.com and use the code “IxcelaWellness10” to check it out! Please enjoy, share, rate and review our podcast and help us bring the message about precision health care to the world!

Whatever your aims, be they improving retention and engagement, upskilling your employees, encouraging innovation, or improving inclusion; training your employees is a critical tool. Everyone wants to know: how do we make sure that training is effective, that it lasts, and that employees engage the training process? This episode’s guest has been part of a unique training effort at Liberty Mutual Insurance. They have developed a series of eLearning training videos with the goal of building a more inclusive environment within their company. They have had so much success that they have decided to provide their videos to other companies. All proceeds from those videos go to a non-profit. Here to discuss the creation and success of those videos is SVP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Dawn Frazier-Bohnert. Prior to joining Liberty Mutual, Dawn’s previous positions include: Chief Administrative Officer and Partner at Global Novations, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion at The Gillette Company and HR leadership positions at Lotus/IBM, Fidelity Investments and Millennium Pharmaceuticals. She attended Mount Holyoke College and graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has served on the Women’s Network Advisory Board for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Dawn has been recognized by the GK100 list of Boston’s 100 Most Influential People of Color, the 2016-2018 Profiles in Diversity Journal Diversity Leader Award, the 2016 Black Enterprise List of "Top Executives in Corporate Diversity“ and Insurance Business America's Hot 100 2018 list.

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's “City to City” program sets out to take Boston civic and business leaders to other cities so they can expand their thinking on challenges at home by learning about policies and practices elsewhere. Walsh, who was part of the program's trip earlier this month to Los Angeles, has clearly taken that mission to heart. Appearing on The Codcast, Walsh repeatedly pointed to the “bold” move taken by Los Angeles leaders, who brought a countywide ballot question to voters asking them to raise the local sales tax to support major investments in the region's transit infrastructure. “That's a bold idea,” Walsh said of the LA ballot effort. “We have to think bold here in Massachusetts, and I don't think we think bold enough.”

The derailment on the Red Line in June may have been a turning point. After Gov. Charlie Baker visited the crash site, he decided it was time to accelerate repairs on the MBTA and greenlight more shutdowns of the system to speed up projects. The derailment also galvanized the debate over new transportation revenues – for the MBTA and the state as a whole. The state's business organizations weighed in last week on the new revenue issue. Several wanted no part of a tax increase and there was scattered consensus on what taxes or fees to raise among those calling for additional transportation revenues. But Jim Rooney, the president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and long-time government analyst Michael Widmer said on the CommonWealth Codcast that the derailment and continuing problems with the T have helped build a case for additional funding.

10/30/19-- Happy Halloween, #mapoli, and welcome to the Headless Horse Race. Steve and Stephanie are donning their witch hats and digging into the latest news in the Commonwealth. We begin with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's endorsement of the former head of the Massachusetts Alliance for Business Leadership Jesse Mermell in the District 4 House race. Pressley's endorsements have been the subject of national headlines, Stephanie points out. It wasn't so long ago that Pressley was the recipient of a mere fraction of the high-profile endorsements that went to her competitor Mike Capuano, whom she beat handily. Does Pressley herself, then, illustrate that endorsements aren't all that powerful? Legislators today heard from the business community on how they think transportation should be funded. CommonWealth reports, before a legislative debate on transportation commences tomorrow, Jim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, presented support for additional revenues. That included increasing ride-share fees, launching a transportation climate initiative, and even raising the gas tax. Couple that with Transportation for Massachusetts' discussion today on what they believe are the right funding methods, and it's clear that movement on transportation funding is coming. We'll be talking about it as it takes shape, so stay tuned. And in local news, Stephanie's been following an attempted progressive takeover of Boston's Ward 18. The Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale group is recruiting progressive candidates to run together as a slate, with the goal of making Ward members more representative demographically. Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu is voicing support for this, and if progressives were to take over Ward 18, it'd be a significant boon for a potential Wu mayoral campaign. The first guest on the pod today is Newton City Councilor and District 4 congressional candidate Jake Auchincloss. His platform includes a focus on transportation, insisting that, "the next Congressman from the Massachusetts 4th needs to bring back federal funding for Massachusetts transportation," and build more collaboration between state and local agencies with the help of those dollars. Friend of the pod and CommonWealth Magazine reporter Andy Metzger drops by the bunker next to dispel wisdom alongside horse puns. House Speaker Robert DeLeo is seeking another term, he announced this week. In the past, he led the way to end term limits, but later pushed to get them abolished so that he could continue his position. He's already the longest continually serving Speaker, but according to Andy, not all House members take issue with his long-held leadership. "I think that members who are kind of backbenchers have been tired of Speaker DeLeo's style of leadership for quite some time, but members who chair committees or hold leadership posts, at least, they say they're not."

Dawn Frazier-Bohnert joined Liberty Mutual Insurance in the spring of 2013 to shape the new office of Diversity and Inclusion.  As Senior Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Dawn is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of Liberty Mutual's diversity and inclusion strategy and programs. This includes enhancing employees’ D&I capability and skills, internal and external communications, metrics and measurements, benchmarking, external partnerships and the development of employee resource groups.     Prior to joining Liberty Mutual Insurance, Dawn was Chief Administrative Officer and Partner at Global Novations, a Korn/Ferry International Company, where she developed their human capital strategy and led their post-merger company culture-shaping efforts.  Before employment with Global Novations, she was at The Gillette Company as Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion, where she developed and led their Global Diversity Strategic Plan.  Dawn has also held HR leadership positions at Lotus/IBM, Fidelity Investments and Millennium Pharmaceuticals.   Growing up in an Air Force family as an Air Force brat, Dawn lived and traveled all over the world. She believes that these experiences helped her to develop the ability to be effective in most any culture. Building her cultural dexterity has enabled her to learn to navigate new organizations and to value and appreciate differences.    Dawn attended Mount Holyoke College and graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She served on the Board for the Black Achievers Branch, YMCA of Greater Boston and was a volunteer Big Sister for over 10 years. She served as a member of the Women’s Network Advisory Board for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Dawn is on the GK100 list of Boston’s 100 Most Influential People of Color, a list the Boston Globe reports, “showcase(s) minorities who are shaping the region across various sectors, including academia, business, health care, and philanthropy.” Dawn is also a four-time recipient of the Profiles in Diversity Journal Diversity Leader Award. She was awarded the Race Amity Medal of Honor in 2017 and recognized in 2017, 2018 and 2019 on the Black Enterprise List of “Top Executives in Corporate Diversity.”  

Justin Kang Vice President of Economic Growth at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is interviewed in this episode. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization that is the convener, voice and advocate of the diverse and collaborative membership who drive Greater Boston’s success. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Sheena Collier is CEO & Founder of The Collier Connection and Senior Economic Advisor for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She is a superconnector, facilitator, and host. A native New Yorker, and Spelman alumna, Sheena made the transition to Boston after graduation to attend Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2004. She didn’t know anyone or have a network, so she built one. Sheena started & joined organizations, became civically engaged, and hosted events that connected her to lots of different worlds, including education, politics, arts, community organizing, & business. She made connections that changed her life and learned techniques to navigate (and eventually enjoy) the city. This helped her build a supportive community that she now leverages to benefit others. Sheena loves creating spaces for people to connect and gets joy from introducing people to each other, sharing valuable information, or new experiences. Through The Collier Connection (TCC), Sheena is creating a home for content, programming, and physical spaces to enhance the ways that black people experience Boston. In this episode, we reflect on how Sheena was able to leverage the purpose  in her transition to a new city to benefit the broader Black community. We also explore what it means to command space, occupy it and the necessity of ownership. For the transplants out there, Sheena offers insight into how you can be intentional about learning and immersing yourself in a community. Sheena continues to be a bridge of opportunity for anyone who crosses paths with her. We are moving with purpose, on purpose as we share Forward 4O’s platform with this phenomenal WOC in the nonprofit and social enterprise sector.Want to learn more about what Sheena is doing in the Greater Boston area? Read this Boston Magazine feature and her opinion piece in The Boston Globe.Connect with Sheena on Twitter @PensiveInPink and IG: @sheena_collier ; @collierconnection. Continue to support Forward 40 on IG and Twitter @forward4tea.  You can also learn more about the host Coach Faith here.

My autobiography is not a Horatio Alger story, or maybe it is a little bit. Born during the Great Depression, I grew up poor but first tried my hand at being an entrepreneur when I was six or seven years old. I sold bottles of soda pop each afternoon at a neighborhood construction site, and there are still so many similar opportunities for kids today.A decade later, I talked my way into college, though perhaps I did not really belong there. I was able to pay all of my tuition and expenses by always working and by being forever frugal. Soon after graduation, I made a point of paying back a single $50 scholarship award by making a $50 contribution to my alma mater, and I have continued giving to the university—and many other recipients—ever since.I became a serial entrepreneur in earnest, and then a philanthropist, after first working all over the country with two national consumer-products firms. In 1964, I spent $4,000 to purchase my first real business, a hundred-year-old manufacturer of fruit-juice-beverage bases, which I quickly expanded by providing refrigerated dispensers and drinks to several hundred colleges and universities.With the million-dollar proceeds from the sale of that business in 1970, I founded a suburban-Boston commercial real estate firm. Cummings Properties quickly grew from one small building to a portfolio of more than 100 modern buildings today. Along the way, we accumulated uncommon wealth, much of which my wife, Joyce, and I have been actively disbursing through Cummings Foundation, which we established together in 1986.Joyce and I were the first Massachusetts couple to join the Giving Pledge, an international philanthropic organization founded by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet. We have been honored to receive dozens of community honors and accolades, including those from Ernst & Young, the Irish International Immigrant Center, the Archdiocese of Boston, and NAIOP, the association for the commercial real estate development industry. We have both received several honorary doctoral degrees and have three times served as college commencement speakers. In 2012, the Boston Globe named Joyce and me runners-up as Greater Bostonians of the Year.We also received a Friend of Israel award, and Boston Business Journal named me the Real Estate Visionary of the Year in 2014. More recently, in 2017, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named Joyce and me to its Academy of Distinguished Bostonians. We have lived together in Winchester, Massachusetts, for fifty years.bc@cummings.comtamiexit@aol.com

4/24/2019-- Steve and Jenn are talking all things transportation on this week's edition of The Horse Race, but before they do, they've got to plug the upcoming live show at an ACTUAL horse race, AKA June 9 at Suffolk Downs. Come for the race, stay for the puns. In other news, the partially redacted Mueller Report was released on Thursday, begging the question, to impeach or not impeach? Jenn and Steve touch on Elizabeth Warren's response to this. Plus, they talk about the newest slate of 2020 hopefuls including the recently announced Seth Moulton as well as the Trump administration's attempts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The MassINC Polling Group released a poll last week on transportation for the Barr Foundation. It found that a majority of Massachusetts voters are feeling stressed or frustrated by their commutes. Two-thirds adjusted their schedules to leave earlier or later to avoid the worst travel times. Steve and Jenn are joined by Jim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and Kathryn Carlson of A Better City to discuss the results of the poll as well as how the business community is tackling transit. A Tribute to Lenny Gomulka: https://chicagopush.com/tribute-to-lenny-gomulka

Winds of change are starting to blow through Boston's business community. One clear signal came earlier this month, when close to 20 business organizations said they would heed an appeal from House Speaker Robert DeLeo to help develop a transportation policy that likely will call for additional revenues. "It's time for a united voice from the business community that can be a powerful driver of progress," said Jim Rooney, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. On the issue of climate change – and what to do about it – the folks at the Environmental League of Massachusetts say business community attitudes are also changing on climate change. League officials offered up for the CommonWealth Codcast three business leaders who reflect that change -- Cynthia Curtis, senior vice president of sustainability at the commercial real estate firm JLL; Kyle Cahill, director of corporate responsibility at John Hancock; and Tedd Saunders, chief sustainability officer at the Saunders Hotel Group. “For a long time, legislators were only hearing from industry representatives and businesses that said this legislation or that policy is going to be bad for business – we're going to have to lay off people and costs will go up,” said Saunders.

Today’s guest is Michael Butler, CEO of Radius Bank in Boston. As with our recent show with Bob Rivers of Eastern Bank (which is also based in Boston), Mike belongs to a small, but growing, group of CEOs who are truly transforming their community banks through technology. When conversation turns to the tech future for community institutions, these two banks’ names always come up. We’ll link in the show notes to the Eastern episode and you’ll notice many common themes -- especially that both CEOs focus first and foremost on full embrace of a tech culture. Not a mixed culture, not one that’s hampered by pockets of resistance, but full embrace. We all know it’s hard for smaller banks to keep up with cutting edge technology. I know some community bankers who say they have given up. I know many others -- maybe most -- who hope they are keeping up enough to please their customers, but can’t tell for sure how well they’re doing. And I think many worry that they have no clear idea of what the road ahead looks like. For Radius Bank, Mike explains how they analyzed this challenge. Their conclusion was that in today’s market, in which customers expect Amazon-type technology, their small bank was not going to be able to offer fully competitive full-service retail banking products. As a result, they shifted quite radically to a new strategy. In this show, Mike tells the story of that journey, beginning in 2008 at the height of the Great Recession. He shares their reasoning that a full-service, branch-based, locally-confined strategy would actually be more risky than offering a narrow product set to a wide market, with a very low cost structure. He argues that a small bank like Radius has powerful advantages over larger ones that have more complex and rigid systems that slow them down. And he talks about how they tackled the task of building, as he puts it, a great tech platform, including for attracting deposits from a very specific niche of customers -- those who don’t want a branch, and actually prefer to bank through their phone, if the experience is wonderful. You’ll enjoy listening to Mike describe the internal debates they undertook, including the fears around offering something like, for example, a free ATM. He says they concluded that the whole banking industry’s platform is wrong, if you want to offer a virtual product. They also realized that a key to their future is fintech companies, both as customers and as partners. He says they now think of their “branches” as being located at the “corner of Radius” and the partner company, not on a physical street intersection where they would be competing with other banks’ street. Mike says it’s “a beautiful place to be.” He also talks in depth about making the tech great. For example, he describes getting the deposit account opening process streamlined from fifteen or twenty minutes down to three or four. He says that, behind the scenes, Radius Bank does things like Amazon, and delivers an Amazon-like experience. He also has tips on how to attract tech talent (hint -- it includes empowering young employees). Mike has thoughts on how to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act for the digital age. More broadly, he shares insights on overall regulatory challenges which, as he says, are “not easy.” He describes tasking the bank’s risk people to figure out how to work with new-generation vendors, because, as he puts it, “we can’t just go with the big guys that look good and look safe,” if they have old and inferior technology. He describes the checklist they’ve developed to handle this modernized third-party risk management for partnering with fintechs and regtechs. He says one secret is to have a “rock star compliance person.” Another is to interact constantly with the regulators. Listen especially closely to how he thinks about the risk in these partnerships, and specifically his thought process on how these newer tech partners are able to make any needed course corrections quickly and nimbly, and at low cost, so that even if things don’t work perfectly the first time, the bank is still ahead for having experimented or for trying a new approach. I’m hearing this thinking more and more from innovative banks, including the point that while older technology may look safe, it’s actually high-risk because much of it is too rigid, and changes too slowly, to keep up with the market. I’ve long believed that the two top challenges facing banks, and especially community institutions, are, first, keeping up with technology and second, regulatory burden. The good news, which is sometimes hard to see, is that new technology can be the answer to both. Radius bank is pioneering a new pathway to reaching those solutions. I know you’ll enjoy my conversation with Mike Butler. More Links Link to Full Transcription Radius Bank Website Podcast with Citi Fintech - Citi Fintech Global Head of Policy, Andres Wolberg Stock Podcast with Eastern Bank CEO Bob Rivers More on Michael Butler Michael Butler is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Radius Bank. Since joining Radius Bank in March 2008, he has transformed Radius into an innovative leader in the financial services industry, focused on delivering superior customer service and leading-edge technology to its clients. He is an experienced banking executive with an extensive background in all facets of commercial and consumer banking. Prior to joining the Bank, Mike served as President for National Consumer Finance at KeyCorp in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of Providence College and the ABA's Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Mike serves as a member of the Financial Services Committee for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Trustees for Thompson Island Outward Bound, on the Advisory Board for FinXTech, and has been active with the Habitat for Humanity program. More for our listeners We have many more great podcasts in the queue. They include a number of leading government officials, including Congressman Gregory Meeks and Jan Owen, the banking commissioner of California, as well as World Bank official Harish Natarajan. We’ll have an amazing show with Greg Kidd, Founder of Global ID; a show with the co-founders of EarnUp, and two regtech firms -- Alloy and Compliance.AI. The fall events schedule is filling up. Some of the places I’ll be speaking are: Get Smart On Blockchain, US Chamber of Commerce, August 1 in Washington Finovate Fall, September 26, 2018, New York, NY NFCC Connect, October 2, 2018, Dallas, TX Money 2020, October 21-24. Among other things, I’ll be speaking on the Revolution Stage about the regulation revolution LendIt Europe, November 19-20, 2018 in London. Regtech Rising, December 3-5, London Also, watch for upcoming information on my collaboration with Brett King on his new book on the future of finance -- we’ll have a show and events on that as well. If you listen to Barefoot Innovation on iTunes, please do leave a five star rating on the show to help us build it. Also please remember to send in your “buck a show” to keep it going, and come to jsbarefoot.com for today’s show notes and to join our email list, so you’ll get the newest podcast, newsletter, and blog posts. As always, please follow me on Twitter and Facebook. support our podcast And tell me what you’re thinking about digitizing regulation. We want to widen this dialogue. Until next time, keep innovating! Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you!

Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and survivor. Her election to the Boston City Council in 2009 marked the first time a woman of color was elected to the Council in its 100-year history. This laid the foundation for Ayanna’s groundbreaking work, with which she has consistently strived to improve the lives of people that have too often been left behind. Ayanna is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. Raised in Chicago as the only child of an activist mother who instilled in her the value of civic participation, Ayanna understands the role that government should play in helping to lift up communities that are in need of the most help. After her election to the Council in 2009, she successfully pursued the establishment of the Committee on Healthy Women, Families, and Communities. The Committee addresses causes that Ayanna has always been most devoted to: stabilizing families and communities, reducing and preventing violence and trauma, combating poverty, and addressing issues that disproportionately impact women and girls. Ayanna is intentional about engaging community voices in leading and informing policy by making sure they have a seat at the table. In her eight-year tenure on the Council, she has: Revised and mandated enforcement of a pregnant and parenting teen policy for Boston Public Schools to strengthen pathways to graduation and to reduce the dropout rate Developed a comprehensive sexual education and health curriculum that is culturally competent, medically accurate, and age appropriate, which was successfully adopted as a permanent part of the Boston Public Schools’ wellness policy Convened the first listening-only hearing in the Boston City Council’s history, where 300 families impacted by homicide testified, which strengthened her resolve to continue her advocacy for trauma supports Partnered with Dr. Monique Morris, Founder of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, to convene focus groups in evidence based research to reform school disciplinary policies that contribute to the school to prison pipeline for black and latina girls Successfully pushed for the creation of 75 new liquor licenses, 80 percent dedicated to disenfranchised neighborhoods, resulting in the creation of dozens of new restaurants and hundreds of jobs Ayanna’s legislative achievements resulted in her being the top vote-getter in three consecutive elections, making her the first woman in 30 years to achieve this distinction and the first person of color to top the ticket. Prior to being elected to the Boston City Council, Ayanna worked as a Senior Aide for Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II and later Senator John Kerry. In 2016, Ayanna was named one of The New York Times 14 Young Democrats to Watch. In 2015, she earned the EMILY’s List Rising Star Award and was named one of Boston Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful People. In 2014, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named her as one of their Ten Outstanding Young Leaders, and the Victim Rights Law Center presented her with their Leadership Award. She is also an Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, Class of 2012. Ayanna lives in the Ashmont/Adams neighborhood of Dorchester with her husband Conan Harris, nine-year-old stepdaughter Cora, and cat Sojourner Truth.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Nav Singh Chairman Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Managing Partner of McKinsey in Boston Discussing measuring economic and social conditions in U.S. states where Massachusetts took the top spot, from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: James Rooney President/CEO Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Discussing "Return on Influence" from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Bill and Joyce Cummings Founders Cummings Properties and Cummings Foundation Discussing being named "2017 Distinguished Bostonians" from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and their work with non-profit businesses.

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Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Carol N Fulp President/CEO The Partnership Discussing the work her organization does for people of color in the greater Boston area and being honored as a "2017 Distinguished Bostonian" by Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Carol N Fulp President/CEO The Partnership Discussing the work her organization does for people of color in the greater Boston area and being honored as a "2017 Distinguished Bostonian" by Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: James Rooney President/CEO Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Discussing "Return on Influence" from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Matt Maley Managing Director and Equity Strategist Miller Tabak + Co Discussing volatility in the markets and investment strategy from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Kenneth R Feinberg Attorney and Administrator of The One Fund Boston Discussing the raising of $61 million in 90 days to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Bill and Joyce Cummings Founders Cummings Properties and Cummings Foundation Discussing being named "2017 Distinguished Bostonians" from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and their work with non-profit businesses. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Nav Singh Chairman Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Managing Partner of McKinsey in Boston Discussing measuring economic and social conditions in U.S. states where Massachusetts took the top spot, from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Mohamad Ali President/CEO Carbonite Discussing keeping current net neutrality law in place from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Guest: Paul Guzzi Host: Ira Jackson

Guest: Paul Guzzi, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce   Interviewed by: Ira Jackson