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Dr. Eric Kmiec is Director of the Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer and Research Institute at Christiana Care Health System. He also holds faculty appointments at the University of Delaware and the Wistar Institute. Eric and his colleagues are working to develop new ways to treat cancer by destroying the genes that cause cancer cells to be resistant to typical therapies like chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy. Throughout his life, Eric has enjoyed sports. He particularly likes playing baseball and hockey, and he still plays baseball competitively in a league in Philadelphia. Eric also spends much of his time doing landscaping and yard work. He Received his B.A. in Microbiology from Rutgers University, his M.S. in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Southern Illinois University, and his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Florida School of Medicine. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Rochester before joining the faculty at the University of California, Davis in 1987. Since then, he has served on the faculty of Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University. In addition, Eric founded, consulted for, and served as Vice President of Kimeragen, Inc., he was Chief Scientific Advisor for the Genomics Division of Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, was an Eminent Scholar and Director of the Marshall University Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, and also served as Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and a Board Member of OrphageniX. Eric has received numerous awards and honors over the course of his career, including receipt of the 2012 Proudford Foundation Unsung Hero Award in Sickle Cell Disease, designation as an Honorary Commander of the 436th Air Wing at Dover Air Force Base in 2013 and 2014, and also induction into the Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012. Further, Eric and the team at the Gene Editing Institute were recently awarded the inaugural Life Sciences and Bio Innovation Award from the Philadelphia-Israeli Chamber of Commerce. In our interview, Eric shared his experiences in life and science.

Because he never wore a uniform or carried a badge, Ben Buehler-Garcia has always considered it his duty to support those who do. When the creator of American Warrior Radio died unexpectedly, Ben decided to jump in with both feet knowing nothing about the radio business. At first his plan was for it just to be a weekend labor of love, often subsidized out of his own pocket. When he began receiving inquiries from national level guests, Ben committed to getting these important stories to as many ears as possible. American Warrior Radio is now syndicated by The Talk Media Network and broadcasts coast to coast on 19 terrestrial radio stations and Wreaths Across America Radio. The show was just picked up by the American Forces Network and will be broadcast to our deployed military in approximately 168 countries and 20 ships at sea. Ben currently volunteers as Vice-President of the 9/11 Tower Challenge Foundation, Vice-Chariman of the USS Tucson (SSN 770) support group and on Congressman Juan Ciscomani's Veterans Advisory Council. He was named the Navy Operational Support Center's "Good Neighbor of the Year" and also served as Honorary Commander to Lt. General Robin Rand (US 12th Air Force) Pete A Turner and Ben go back a number of years now. Pete has FINALLY remembered to book Ben for the Break It Down Show...we are excited to see what these two have in store.

  Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Vice President of Public Affairs for Author Services for  Galaxy Press; Emily Goodwin! Emily Goodwin has been involved with book publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future annual Achievement Awards as well as the online writing workshop. She has been active with the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) as a contest judge for the Benjamin Franklin Awards. She is involved in community activities in the greater Los Angeles area and has been Vice President Community Outreach for the Hollywood Christmas Parade since 2014. Emily has also been an Honorary Commander for the US Air Force since 2018.  

Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who defied odds by achieving WSJ Bestseller status with his book "Blue-Collar Cash," even during the pandemic's challenges. He hosts the podcast "Comfort, Peace & Freedom," where he imparts wisdom on personal and professional fulfillment. Ken's impactful course "The Path to a Successful Life" empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and create their own success stories. With a unique journey that boasts multiple appearances on Fox & Friends, Tucker Carlson Tonight, and America's Newsroom, Ken's insights have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Epoch Times, Fox Business, and NY Post. Notably, Ken's achievements are rooted in his unconventional path, as he takes pride in his lack of higher education. His diverse accomplishments include being an Honorary Commander of the 180th Fighter Wing Group and earning multiple awards like Top Workplaces in Ohio, BBB Ethics Awards and more than a dozen Franchise of the Year honors. Ken's entrepreneurial flair shines as the founder of Rusk Industries, a growing portfolio of construction companies with revenue above nine figures. Collaborating with notable figures like Tony and Jairek Robbins, Tucker Carlson, and Evander Holyfield, Ken is actively shaping future American leaders. Committed to giving back, he supports organizations like Make a Wish, Tunnel to Towers, and Ronald McDonald House and he teaches at Boys and Girls Clubs and Junior Achievement. With a wealth of experience spanning over four decades, Ken Rusk continues to inspire through speaking engagements on workplace culture, life design, and entrepreneurship. He is working on his next book which deals with how small to medium size businesses can create the type of culture that attracts, inspires and retains great employees, all while driving your business to new and greater heights. Ken's links: Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KenRuskOfficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/ Podcast: https://www.kenrusk.com/ Book Recs: Blue Collar Cash https://amzn.to/42STGiN The Impatient Entrepreneur's links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod Online www.theimpatiententreprenerpod.com Connect with us https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contact Kwedar & Co.'s links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kwedarco LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwedarco Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kwedarco YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@KwedarCo Online www.kwedarco.com Connect with us: https://www.kwedarco.com/book-consultation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-cockerell/message

Karen D. Fultz, Esquire is a licensed attorney, a runner, a former marathoner, and now clothing designer and founder of ObservaMé®, LLC which manufactures and sells original design athletic apparel from its facility located in Tampa, Florida. Fultz, an attorney and former Thomas M. Cooley law school professor & assistant dean, earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations at Michigan State University and juris doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Her legal career began in 1998 in Atlanta, GA. In 2002, Fultz joined the national law firm, Cozen O'Connor Atlanta Office, wherein she became a Partner in 2005, in the same year she was elected to serve as President of the oldest African American voluntary bar association, Gate City Bar. Fultz served on committees and provided countless hours of pro bono work. She was honored as one of the best 40 attorneys under 40 in the U.S. by the National Bar Association. Fultz is an Honorary Commander for the U.S. Air Force, MacDill Air Force Base, and currently serves as a board member for the American Breast Cancer Foundation and Tampa Bay Community Foundation. Founder & President of the Fannie Mae Fultz Foundation.Fultz also serves as a motivational speaker and coach with a focus on navigating obstacles in legal and/or entrepreneurial career pathing.Connect with Karen:Website: https://www.observame.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-fultz-7787b216/ General Info: Need help with your law firm's digital marketing? Check out these case studies of some killer results we have gotten for law firms just like yours.Click here to review the case studies: https://lbmsllc.com/lp-attorneys/Click here for a free online presence report and marketing analysis. Connect With Us On Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lbmsllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbmsllc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbmsllcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-business-marketing-solutionsAlignable: https://www.alignable.com/fanwood-nj/local-business-marketing-solutionsConnect With Frank Directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdemming/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lbmsllc

Emily has been involved with book publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future annual Achievement Awards and the online writing workshop. She is involved in community activities in the greater Los Angeles area and has been Vice President of Community Outreach for the Hollywood Christmas Parade since 2014. Emily was an Honorary Commander for the US Air Force from 2018-2020 and now the US Space Force since 2020.

Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29!  This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita.  No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!It's been 4 years since there was an air show at McConnell AFB, but now Frontiers in Flight is back!  So we thought this would be a great time to highlight that event and share about the economic impact of McConnell AFB on our local community.  Don and Ebony are joined by Mike Heldstab and Capt. Ryan “Sugar” Shieve.  On this episode we discuss: How does McConnell AFB impact our local community economically? What is “Friends of McConnell” and how does it work? Keeping military talent in Wichita How pilots get their call signs Partnerships with the W young professionals organization through Mission Wichita All the airshow events and static displays that you can check out (there is a lot) The parking situation What to bring / leave at home Oh yeah, did we mention that the air show is FREE!?!?!?! Learn moreabout Friends of McConnell / Frontiers in Flight:https://www.friendsofmcconnell.org https://www.frontiersinflight.com/Facebook ProfileMike has brought years of experience in working with our nation's military and McConnell Air Force Base as he previously served as State Military Liaison for United States Senator Jerry Moran. During his time working for Senator Moran, Mike worked diligently to connect with each Kansas military  installation and its leaders. His experience in this area and others will allow the Chamber to continue in  its long-standing partnership with McConnell Air Force Base and the military units based there, as well  as reinforce the base's economic impact on our region. Mike is currently an Honorary Commander for the 22nd Communications Squadron. He has volunteered  with the Kansas National Guard Foundation, Humanities Kansas, the Kansas Association for Youth, and  the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Mike is an alumnus of the Chamber Leadership Academy,  Mission Wichita and Leadership Wichita.Originally oraganized in the 1960's to provide financial support for a  variety of non-budgeted items, the group initially consisted of ten non-budgeted items, the group  initially consisted of ten civic leaders who each stepped forward with a $1,000 donation. During the  1990s the Friends of McConnell's visibility on Base increased and it became the key link for the Wichita  and Derby for Base commanders – active duty, reserve and guard. More recently the organization  expanded to encompass Andover, Haysville, and Mulvane and became the vital link between regional  business and military. The group supports activities and programs on Base which expands awareness of  the local military asset throughout the region and state. The Friends of McConnell is a select group of area business leaders and citizens dedicated to developing  a strong social and economic link between McConnell's senior military leaders and their civilian  counterparts. The Friends of McConnell expresses both pride and appreciation for Team McConnell by  providing organization and financial support for Base programs that directly benefit airmen and their  families. Other Resources:Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Amanda Lee Keammerer. Amanda is the founder and CEO of Javilud, transforming innovation at the intersection of technology, people, politics, and art through consulting services, signature events, and creative collaborations. Born and raised in San Antonio, Amanda Lee Keammerer is the founder and CEO of Javilud, a consulting firm leading at the intersection of people, politics, tech, and art through programs and services. Previously, Amanda was the Vice President of Cybersecurity and director of the CyberSecurity San Antonio program at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Before returning to Texas, Amanda worked for the Federal CIO and first Federal CISO at the White House. Prior to serving in the Obama administration, Amanda coordinated digital marketing projects at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and managed community relations at the LULAC National Office in Washington, D.C. From 2019 to 2021, Amanda served as an Honorary Commander with the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio. In 2020, Amanda was nationally recognized as a Latinx Next Generation Leader in National Security & Foreign Policy. Currently, Amanda is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project. She is the author of a forthcoming bilingual children's book series on cybersecurity awareness, and the founder of National Cyber Signing Day. Amanda earned her MA in Global Communication with a double concentration in national security policy and IT policy from The George Washington University. She earned her BA in Russian and Government from Smith College. Are you ready to Raise the Bar? Make sure to take away the notes! Conversation Highlights: [00:27] Who is Amanda Lee Keammerer? ●    "The Cyber Queen of San Antonio" [00:55] How does Amanda come into the Cyber Space? ●    Amanda's journey from LULAC to Cyber Security ●    What are the skills Amanda learned from LULAC that helps her in the Cyber Space? ●    Privacy policies have a different meaning for different people. [06:38] What is Privacy for Non-Social Media People? [08:36] Cyber and privacy policies for mid-size employers… ●    "Budget" is an important characteristic of cybersecurity in any organization. ●    Cyber Mishappenings can take place in any sector. [13:30] Communication interest and using technology strategically towards your business goal can help to overcome Cyber problems. [15:09] Allison's email automation tool was hacked! [18:25] How can businesses take advantage of the frameworks offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)? ●    What is the advantage of NIST for mid-size and small-size businesses? ●    There is a lot of transparency about things that may or may not affect your businesses provided by the government. ●    Participating in the process is really important to any business or organization. [22:09] What are the two parts of trust? ●    Relationships are the key feature in any business! ●    Open communication channels are important to build trust and relationships in businesses. ●    Building trust and being action-oriented will definitely benefit your business. [31:00] What would Amanda like to see in the Cyber Community of San Antonio? ●    What is Amanda's goal for this year? Memorable Quotes: “Crisis also comes with opportunities" “We are humans, we can't remember everything so we should have daily checklists and documentation." "Good advice of upfront is always invaluable." "People shouldn't expect privacy at work, which is often uncommunicated!" Special Reminder: Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you have an idea or...

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Amanda Lee Keammerer. Amanda is the founder and CEO of Javilud, transforming innovation at the intersection of technology, people, politics, and art through consulting services, signature events, and creative collaborations.Born and raised in San Antonio, Amanda Lee Keammerer is the founder and CEO of Javilud, a consulting firm leading at the intersection of people, politics, tech, and art through programs and services.Previously, Amanda was the Vice President of Cybersecurity and director of the CyberSecurity San Antonio program at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Before returning to Texas, Amanda worked for the Federal CIO and first Federal CISO at the White House. Prior to serving in the Obama administration, Amanda coordinated digital marketing projects at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and managed community relations at the LULAC National Office in Washington, D.C.From 2019 to 2021, Amanda served as an Honorary Commander with the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio. In 2020, Amanda was nationally recognized as a Latinx Next Generation Leader in National Security & Foreign Policy.Currently, Amanda is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project. She is the author of a forthcoming bilingual children's book series on cybersecurity awareness, and the founder of National Cyber Signing Day.Amanda earned her MA in Global Communication with a double concentration in national security policy and IT policy from The George Washington University. She earned her BA in Russian and Government from Smith College.Are you ready to Raise the Bar?Make sure to take away the notes!Conversation Highlights:[00:27] Who is Amanda Lee Keammerer?● "The Cyber Queen of San Antonio"[00:55] How does Amanda come into the Cyber Space?● Amanda's journey from LULAC to Cyber Security● What are the skills Amanda learned from LULAC that helps her in the Cyber Space?● Privacy policies have a different meaning for different people.[06:38] What is Privacy for Non-Social Media People?[08:36] Cyber and privacy policies for mid-size employers…● "Budget" is an important characteristic of cybersecurity in any organization.● Cyber Mishappenings can take place in any sector.[13:30] Communication interest and using technology strategically towards your business goal can help to overcome Cyber problems.[15:09] Allison's email automation tool was hacked![18:25] How can businesses take advantage of the frameworks offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?● What is the advantage of NIST for mid-size and small-size businesses?● There is a lot of transparency about things that may or may not affect your businesses provided by the government.● Participating in the process is really important to any business or organization.[22:09] What are the two parts of trust?● Relationships are the key feature in any business!● Open communication channels are important to build trust and relationships in businesses.● Building trust and being action-oriented will definitely benefit your business.[31:00] What would Amanda like to see in the Cyber Community of San Antonio?● What is Amanda's goal for this year?Memorable Quotes:“Crisis also comes with opportunities"“We are humans, we can't remember everything so we should have daily checklists and documentation.""Good advice of upfront is always invaluable.""People shouldn't expect privacy at work, which is often uncommunicated!"Special Reminder:Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.If you have an idea or topic for the show, or maybe you want to be on the display, visit us at https://raisingthebar.live.Reach out to Amanda Lee Keammerer:● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keammerer● https://javilud.com/Connect with Allison:YouTube: AltiqeLinkedIn: Allison De PaoliWebsite: https://altiqe.comPlease Email her at clientcare@altiqe.comAvailable on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other major podcasting platforms.

Mark Shepherd was born in Salt Lake City but grew up in Albuquerque, NM. He has lived in Clearfield for the past 23 years.  Mark's ‘non-political' life includes being the Principal Broker for the Shepherd  Real Estate Group, a local, independent real estate brokerage which he  founded in 2018. His business focuses primarily on military relocation, both to  and from Utah.  Mark served nearly 9 years on the Clearfield Planning Commission before  being elected to the City Council in 2007. After 6 years on the Council, Mark  was elected as Clearfield City's Mayor in 2013 and is now serving his 3rd term as Mayor.  Mark has served as an Honorary Commander for the 388th MXG for three years  and is presently serving as the Honorary Commander for the 466th FS. He was  appointed by Utah's Governor to serve on the Military Installation  Development Authority (MIDA) which has responsibility for development of  Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) properties throughout Utah. He serves on the Utah  Defense Alliance and on the Board of Directors for the local Air Force  Association chapter. He served for two years as the Chairman of the Military  Communities Council for the National League of Cities, and now serves as the  Vice-Chair for the Finance, Administration and Inter-governmental Affairs  (FAIR) committee.    He is a Board Member for the Utah League of Cities and Towns and is running for Davis County Commission. Mark has been married to his wife Tammie for the past 31 years. They are the  parents of seven children and three grandchildren. In his “spare” time, Mark will likely be found at a Real Salt Lake soccer game, searching for his ball at  one of the local golf courses or at the gun range practicing his aim. Whichever  activity that day might bring, you will almost always find one of his children  by his side.

Ben Buehler-Garcia never served in the military – which is why he supports those who do. For over 25 years he has volunteered with various initiatives to support military families including the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, USS Tucson 770 Club, the Tucson Community Cares Foundation and as the Honorary Commander for the 12th Air Force/Air Forces Southern. But almost a decade ago, Ben took over the still new https://americanwarriorradio.com/ (American Warrior Radio) and built it into a platform that advocates for veterans by giving them a platform on both public radio and podcast networks to tell their stories. Ben is a seasoned pro at mining veterans' stories for content that will help bridge the civil-military divide and ensure that veterans' wisdom and experiences do not get memory-holed. In a time when so many veterans are trying to find their voice and when the country is often confused about the warfighter experience, Ben has selflessly served a crucial role in the American narrative. https://americanwarriorradio.com/ (American Warrior Radio) Follow American Warrior Radio on https://www.instagram.com/amwarriorradio/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/warriorradiotuc (Twitter), and https://www.facebook.com/AmericanWarriorRadio/ (Facebook).

New Years Resolution for Writing with John Goodwin! John and I discuss about New Years Resolutions and fear stops us from going forward with the tasks that we set for ourselves.  And how it is best to find positive voices especially as a writer to reach your goals.  Writers Of The Future is a very positive group and it helps launch new writers with no bias about who they are or where they are from or anything.  The only requirement is to write a short story to the best of your ability. John Goodwin, President Galaxy Press, has been involved with book publishing since 1986, publishing all the fiction works of bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard which includes the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future anthology, now completing its 36th year. He has been a board member of the Audio Publishers Assn, a national organization of the audio publishing industry. He has become very active in the Hollywood community the past several years as a Board member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and as a Board member of the Friends of Hollywood Central Park (an organization creating a 38-acre park over the Hollywood Freeway) and President of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, and an Honorary Commander with the new United States Air Force. He is a member of the Explorers Club, Science Fiction Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, and Western Writers of America.  Find out more at:  www.WritersOfTheFuture.com

Ramon Renteria was born in Monterrey, Mexico and raised in the beautiful small town of Hennessey, Oklahoma. Ramon works for the State of Oklahoma, in the Tourism and Recreation Department where he enjoys traveling to Oklahoma towns. In 2016 Ramon became an Honorary Commander for the United States Air Force, after being nominated for his work and help to the homeless community and being an advocate for the Hispanic community of Oklahoma.

Please enjoy this wonderful conversation we had with the Port's President & CEO, Jim Perschbach. Listen and learn about the rich innovation history of what once the Kelly Air Force Base, explore the origin of some cool projects that have been developed there, such as the world's largest industrial robot, and a peak inside the Port's new innovation center coming Spring 2022.Meet our Guest:Jim Perschbach joined the Port in 2014—leading a team that provides strategic support to grow advanced industries on the 1,900-acre technology innovation campus, including aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, manufacturing and global trade. The Port is one of South Texas' fastest-growing economic engines—home to over 80 tenant customers and their more than 14,000 employees, which generate a regional economic impact of over $5.6 billion annually.Previously, he worked as an attorney in private practice with one of the nation's largest law firms, where he counseled clients in sectors that include aerospace and advanced manufacturing.In addition to his work at the Port, Perschbach serves his community in other leadership roles. He is a past chair of both the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Aerospace Committee and Alamo Colleges' Scobee Education Center / Challenger Learning Center. Currently, he serves on the boards of the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and Our Lady of the Lake University.In 2018 he was appointed Honorary Commander of the 502nd Airbase Wing / Joint Base San Antonio. He has also been named by the Business Journals as one of the country's top 100 executives to watch in 2019.Perschbach holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from The George Washington University and earned his law degree from The University of Houston Law Center.About Port San AntonioPort San Antonio is the Alamo City's large and dynamic technology and innovation campus. For 100 years, the large space that is the Port has been a place where generations of talented people have focused their energy, creativity and hard work to achieve a better life for themselves and the generations who follow.That powerful concept—building futures—defines the work that is undertaken today and the opportunities we're preparing our community to capture in the century ahead.

Episode Seven: Nick and Stephanie speak with the one and only Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) one of the longest-standing public-private partnerships for economic development across the country. A proven leader with more than 15 years in executive management roles, Chris Chris served as the organization's executive vice president from 2008-2014 before being named president & CEO in 2015. As chief executive, he has been instrumental in the region's technology and advanced manufacturing sector growth and led the attraction of more than 460 companies during his tenure, creating nearly 85,000 jobs and $24 billion in capital investment. Some notable projects include TSMC, Apple, Silicon Valley Bank, Microsoft, GoDaddy, Yelp, Amazon, Garmin, General Motors, ElectraMeccanica, Zoom, HelloFresh, and headquarters including Benchmark Electronics, Carlisle Companies and Rogers Corporation. Chris leads the development and execution of the region's strategic economic strategy, oversees domestic and international business development, and ensures the market position remains competitive through coordination with partner organizations, private sector leaders, and municipal and state leadership. He has particular expertise in emerging technology, tax policy, and international economic development.In October 2021, Chris led GPEC to be recognized as the top economic development organization globally by the International Economic Development Council a year after being named the top EDO in the U.S. in 2020. Chris was recognized as one of ‘North America's Top 50 Economic Developers' by Consultant Connect in 2015, 2016, and 2021. In 2018, he was honored as ‘Man of the Year' by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and named ‘Most Admired Leader' by the Phoenix Business Journal. In 2013, he was named among an international group of ‘40 Under 40' by Development Counsellors International, a New York-based firm recognizing rising talent in economic development. And in 2012, he received a ‘40 Under 40' award from the Phoenix Business Journal, which identifies talent throughout Arizona each year. Chris is the past president of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), and in 2011, AAED named him ‘Economic Developer of the Year.'His professional affiliations include serving on the boards of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the International Economic Development Council, Partnership for Economic Innovation, and Valley of the Sun United Way. Since 2016, he has served on the U.S. Investment Advisory Council to advise the Secretary of State on foreign direct investment policies and strategies. Chris is also an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base and a member of The Thunderbirds.About The Honest Truth Podcast:Hosted by brilliant minds behind Venn Construction, The Honest Truth About Commercial Construction and Real Estate aims to bring a new insider's perspective of the commercial construction and real estate industry. Regardless if you are a fresh construction project manager or tenured real estate broker, this podcast will crack into up-and-coming industry trends, tried and true formulas, and success stories. . . Visit us online at: https://www.Venncomapnies.com  Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Venn_construction Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/VennCompanies Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/company/Venn-construction

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back publisher and writer; John Goodwin! John Goodwin, President Galaxy Press, has been involved with book publishing since 1986, publishing all the fiction works of bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard which includes the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future anthology, now completing its 38th year. He has been a board member of the Audio Publishers Assn, a national organization of the audio publishing industry. He has been very active in the Hollywood community, first as as a Board member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce  and as a Board member of the Friends of Hollywood Central Park (an organization creating a 38-acre park over the Hollywood Freeway) and President of Community Outreach for the Hollywood Christmas Parade, and an Honorary Commander with the United States Space Force. He is a member of the Explorers Club, Science Fiction Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, and Western Writers of America.  

"The overall point in sharing information is that you're giving people something that they can be able to relate to, and you're doing it in a way that they can understand." Nathan Perez Regardless of your profession or where you are in your career progression, the importance of networking can not be overlooked. When done right, networking can bring tremendous benefits both professionally and personally. For some people, networking may feel uncomfortable, but our guest today, Nathan Perez, insists that networking is not as complex as it has been portrayed and involves exchanging information. Besides being a genuine and hardworking introvert, Nathan Perez is also an award-winning author, a national speaker, and an executive and job search career coach at career innovation. He comes from unusually unique and diverse professional backgrounds himself and has a rare viewpoint on networking and how that relates to job search and career development. Nathan is a formerly trained actor with a bachelor's degree in fine arts and theatre. His 20-year career in the arts was supported by simultaneously developing a business career, which involved an inordinate amount of resumes, networking meetings, and interviews in multiple businesses and industries. Utilizing that background, Nathan ties together his deep live audience experience with almost 15 years in the executive search industry, delivering dozens of webinars, seminars, and guest speaking engagements each year on the topics of networking, job search, and career development. Before his work as an executive career coach, Nathan held the title of Vice President of Research in the retained search industry, where he was responsible for the first step of the executive recruitment process, devising strategies of "where and how to find" qualified candidates for all national and global search engagements. Consequently, networking was and continues to be a day-to-day function of his job. As a result, and because of his combined professional expertise, Nathan regularly works with professionals from different backgrounds and experience levels. This includes everyone from Hollywood movie stars and producers to sound engineers, fashion designers, new college grads, non-profit and civic leaders, veterans, and senior global executives. He has been cited by The Huffington Post as one of the most connected people on LinkedIn worldwide. He is a member of the Actors Equity Association union (AEA); a voting union member of The Screen-Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA); the Author's Guild; and served as Vice Chair at The Loft Literary Center, the nation's largest literary and writing organization. He is an Honorary Commander with the 934th Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force Reserve, home of the Global Vikings. In today's episode, our guest will talk about why networking is the most important skill you need for career development. He will also provide us with insightful tips on how to get the best out of networking meetings. Listen in! Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanperez/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/cipress   https://www.facebook.com/Career-Innovations-Press-100479695381379/ I'm a professional speaker, an executive career coach, and I've been doing that for about eight years. [3:44] Before that, I was in the executive retained search industry, where I found the executive candidates for the executive recruiters to go and recruit, so networking was a major function of my overall job. [3:49] Before that, I spent 20 years in the entertainment industry as a professional actor and writer, formally trained in BFA Theatre Arts. [4:22] In 2012, the last firm that I had joined, I met my co-author for the book, "20 Minute Networking Meeting," which eventually turned into three more editions. [4:41] A combination of her experience in the retained executive search industry and my experience in the retained executive search industry combined with the entertainment industry, networking was a topic that she had brought up as a bucket list idea for a book, and we jumped all over it. [4:53] All this has led to all the professional speaking in the workshops I do, where I give around 70 webinars and workshops per year. [5:12] Most of my speaking is geared around networking, not just job search, but networking for anything, including sales, business development, marketing, whatever it may be. [5:21] Currently, I work with universities, the military particularly the veterans, senior executives, and corporations, both for the corporations themselves and internally on building relationships. [5:33] Sometimes we call it networking, but at the heart of networking is relationship building, and I work with them one-on-one and in groups. [5:48] Networking is essential to just about everything, and I don't think we necessarily think about what we're doing to be [6:37] The word networking has gained sort of this negative connotation because of the behaviors that have been associated with it over time. [6:48] Networking is just the obtainment and exchange of information, and so we are doing it every day in every discussion that we ever have. [7:10] When doing an elevator pitch, you can have something general for someone you don't know anything about. [11:45] If you're intentional about your networking, you've hopefully researched someone and talk about your background in a way that's relevant to that person you're speaking to. [11:55] The overall point in sharing information is that you're giving people something that they can relate to, and you're doing it in a way that they can understand. [13:36] Commercial break. [15:08] Networking is just about the obtainment of information. [16:47] When it comes to running a meeting, there are five steps to it based on the 20-minute networking meeting. [17:06] The first step is just a great first impression of you in the meeting. This could be over the phone or virtual, but basically, it's just a Hello. [17:23] The next step is a 30-60 second snapshot of your background or your professional experience. [17:45] Step number three is the great discussion and is the bulk of your meeting. This is about 12 to 15 minutes long, and it's comprised of five key questions. [18:11] The first three questions are very specifically formulated for your contact from the research that you've done on your contact beforehand. [18:33] Question number four is about expanding your network where you ask for more names because people want to help and because they said yes to your meeting, more often than not, people will give up those names. [19:24] Question number five is the kind that takes your contact by surprise but in the best possible way. That question is, "how can I help you?" [20:15] Step number four is wrapping up the meeting. [21:32] Step number five is following up afterward, which can be immediate or ongoing follow-up. Ongoing follow-up is about keeping your network alive with time. [21:38] Every little piece of information that we exchange eventually kind of adds up into a big pile, and that big pile can be reserved for a continued discussion with that person, or that bigger pile could be informing other little piles that inform other discussions with other [24:31] There is never bad information, just what you do with it. [24:49] Understand that this networking thing is just the obtainment and exchange of information, and we're doing it all the time. [25:55] If you can look at it this way, then every discussion you're having is networking, and if you do something with the information, you will carve out a path for you wherever you want to go. 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Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast. Today, our guest is Linda Olson, Founder & CEO of Tampa Bay Wave. Linda has been involved in the technology industry as a consultant for various Fortune 100 or Fortune 500 companies but has never seen herself doing it for the rest of her life. She started dealing with venture capital and startups by spearheading a charity, initially, until they formed the Tampa Bay Wave to help for the benefit of the community—for the sake of building a cluster of successful tech companies. Aside from that, Linda is also an Honorary Commander at MacDill Air Force Base and serves several local community boards in Tampa. How did Linda found what's right for her? Listen to this episode! This is an exciting one!

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have Greg Jackson.  Greg is kind of a big deal in the world of American mixed martial arts as he Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, NM.  He's considered to run one of the top training centers in the world.  Greg has a rich history with the Pararescue community as he is the Honorary Commander for the Pararescue/Combat Rescue Apprentice Course.  He's also been heavily involved in consulting fight scenes in Hollywood.  Finally, he is involved in an organization called Deliver Fund which combats human trafficking.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/dUL5jxI6eIYNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/70Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

In this episode Mark interviews Emily Goodwin. Emily is the Vice President Public Affairs for Author Services, Inc. based in Los Angeles, California. She has been involved with book publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future annual Achievement Awards as well as the online writing workshop. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update that include some mistakes he made in the recent release of his novel Fear and Longing in Los Angeles as well as a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Emily and Mark talk about: The blind-judged free to enter contest that Writers of the Future operations for beginning writers How stories can be read by NYT Bestselling science-fiction and fantasy writers like David Farland, Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, and a dozen others The four quarters of the contest, and the fact that authors can enter each quarter Winners for each quarterly contest who get flown in to spend a week long boot-camp in a hotel just off Hollywood Boulevard with the esteemed bestselling sci-fi and fantasy judges The way that Illustrators and Writers collaborate and the amazing "art reveal" experience that happens when the artists, who have been working on pieces to match each story, reveal their work for the first time Some of the details of the workshops and lectures they participate in during the weekly boot-camp, including the "24 hour story" challenge Getting to learn from authors like Larry Niven, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta The gala book launch event for the Writers and Illustrators of the Future anthology that usually involves signing upwards of 500 to 600 copies of the book The follow-up media support offered to authors once they return to their respective homes The incredible networking that happens at the annual event, between the writers and illustrators and the attending judges and presenters and workshop leaders How the annual event was affected in 2020 because of the global pandemic The purpose of the contest to help new writers and illustrators with a bit of a boost and kick-start to their career based on their talent The free online WOTF workshops that are available for anyone to participate in which are led by Dave Farland, Tim Powers, and Orson Scott Card And more...         Links of Interest Writers of the Future Writer Contest Illustrator Contest Free Online Workshop Writer Judges Illustrator Judges Black History Month Organizations & Resources Findaway Voices Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Wide for the Win Wide Writer Survey Wide for the Win Submission Form Patreon for Stark Reflections   Emily Goodwin is the Vice President Public Affairs for Author Services, Inc. based in Los Angeles, California. She has been involved with book publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future annual Achievement Awards as well as the online writing workshop. She has been active with the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards as a judge. She is involved in community activities in the greater Los Angeles area and has been Vice President Community Outreach for the Hollywood Christmas Parade since 2014. Emily has also been an Honorary Commander for the US Air Force since 2018 and as of 2020, the US Space Force.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The restaurant business was tough even before COVID-19, but Dave Saylor, owner of Acadiana Café in San Antonio, Texas, believes two crucial ingredients make up the recipe for success.“What's let us prosper and stay in business for 34 years are our employees and our community involvement,” he says.Dave was once an Acadiana employee himself: he started as an assistant manager. Then about seven or eight years ago, he bought out one owner and then the other.Speaking about his employees, Dave is typically no-nonsense. “A lot of times, they bring me tremendous joy. Sometimes they just bring me a lot of frustration,” he says. He credits empathy for leading to Acadiana’s impressively low turnover rate.“Have a little more empathy for employees and understand what they're going through,” Dave says. “A lot of people have personal issues or health issues. If we can find a way to work around those and keep them working, it benefits us and they really appreciate it.”Dave also regularly serves up sizable portions of his second key ingredient for restaurant longevity: community service. Besides working with local churches, he’s put in manual labor for Habitat for Humanity and sat on several local boards, including the local restaurant association.Dave has also served as a go-between for the civilian community and Lackland Air Force Base, becoming an Honorary Commander of the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 37th Training Wing.“There are always opportunities for service — you just have to be open to them,” Dave says. “They'll come find you, or you go look for them.”The COVID-19 pandemic required Dave to tap into another set of skills that he thinks all small business owners need: “flexibility, innovation, and being adaptable.”Dave pivoted as best he could, setting up two new drive-thru lanes. But the situation was still tenuous. When Dave’s bank of 30 years put him on a waiting list just to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA), he turned to Lendio.“If we hadn't gotten the Lendio loan, we wouldn't be here right now. When we actually got funded, it was like, ‘Oh my God, we're good. We're safe.’ So thank you.”Featured Entrepreneur

ABOUT Isaac FigueroaSince receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, Isaac has excelled in the real estate profession in Tucson. For three years he served as a residential buyer representative at Re/Max. During that period, Isaac led the sales team which collectively closed more than $150 million in residential real estate transactions.After his tenure in the residential sector Isaac transitioned to commercial and joined one of Tucson’s top commercial real estate firms, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR as a broker. His expertise included the leasing and sale of professional and medical office properties; he also specialized in investment sales of all property types, including the acquisition and disposition of stabilized commercial real estate investment assets.Isaac was awarded the Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Fast Start Award for his impressive performance in the office sector so early in his career at the firm. He was also named a 2016 and 2017 CoStar Power Broker for being among the highest producers in his market.Isaac is involved in several community organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Emerging Leaders Council with the Tucson Metro Chamber, Tucson Young Professionals (TYP), was a graduate of Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) Class of 2017, is an Honorary Commander for the 357th Fighter Squadron for the US Air Force, an active member of the Centurions and sits on several non-profit boards including Tucson Children’s Museum, Downtown Tucson Partnership, GTL and Imago Dei Middle School. Isaac earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, after completing advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and demonstrating extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry.In mid-2018 Isaac joined BFL. BFL Ventures is the real estate investment and development arm of BFL Construction. At BFL Ventures, as the Managing Director of Real Estate Development, he manages all related endeavors, including in-house leasing and sales, development project management and deal sourcing and structuring. He also is the designated broker for BFL Ventures, LLC.In his role as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at BFL Construction, he manages commercial strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, client relations and drives business growth and market share. He also manages the company’s government and community relations.We both met at a Tucson Young Professional networking event; my personal favorite: CEO Roundtable. In this interview, you will learn:The power of mentorship that guided Isaac through his transition from a successful career in residential real estate to commercial real estate at PICOR; all the way through his critical career move to switch from PICOR to BFL Ventures and BFL ConstructionThe secret to sales success from Mike Hammond at Cushman & Wakefield | PICORHow to build a professional network and sphere of influence as a young professionalThe post explained by Isaac, featuring Los Charros del Desierto!Notable mentions in this interview:Companies & OrganizationsBFL Ventures & ConstructionPima CountyCushman & Wakefield | PICORLarsen BakerBourn CompaniesPIMA JTEDNexMetroPima Community CollegeUniversity of ArizonaMemberships & Networking Tucson Young Professionals (TYP)Men’s Active 20/30 ClubThe CenturionsJewish Federation Young Men’s GroupTucson Metro Chamber of CommerceEmerging Leaders Council (ELC)Mountain Oyster ClubPeople Derrick PolderBilly KovacksFood, Drink & Activities Rocks & RopesLa Cafe Poca CosaPrep & PastryReilly “Best Pizza in Town” PencaTucson Magpies Rugby TeamJohn Henry’s BarBoxyardGet social with Isaac!InstagramFacebookLinkedInCompany Website

Dr. Eric Kmiec is Director of the Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer and Research Institute at Christiana Care Health System. He also holds faculty appointments at the University of Delaware and the Wistar Institute. Eric and his colleagues are working to develop new ways to treat cancer by destroying the genes that cause cancer cells to be resistant to typical therapies like chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy. Throughout his life, Eric has enjoyed sports. He particularly likes playing baseball and hockey, and he still plays baseball competitively in a league in Philadelphia. Eric also spends much of his time doing landscaping and yardwork. He Received his B.A. in Microbiology from Rutgers University, his M.S. in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Southern Illinois University, and his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Florida School of Medicine. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Rochester before joining the faculty at the University of California, Davis in 1987. Since then, he has served on the faculty of Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University. In addition, Eric founded, consulted for, and served as Vice President of Kimeragen, Inc., he was Chief Scientific Advisor for the Genomics Division of Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, was an Eminent Scholar and Director of the Marshall University Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, and also served as Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and a Board Member of OrphageniX. Eric has received numerous awards and honors over the course of his career, including receipt of the 2012 Proudford Foundation Unsung Hero Award in Sickle Cell Disease, designation as an Honorary Commander of the 436th Air Wing at Dover Air Force Base in 2013 and 2014, and also induction into the Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012. Further, Eric and the team at the Gene Editing Institute were recently awarded the inaugural Life Sciences and Bio Innovation Award from the Philadelphia-Israeli Chamber of Commerce. In our interview, Eric shared his experiences in life and science.

Are you leaving the “humanness” out of the workplace? In an HBR article, 20 years ago, it stated, "One reason for the scarcity of managerial greatness is that in educating and training managers, we focus too much on technical proficiency and too little on character. But the only people who become great managers are the ones who understand in their guts that managing is not merely a series of mechanical tasks but a set of human interactions." In this episode learn why cultivating relationships at work good for business, how to lead with humanity and put people first before profits, why most people focus on mechanical tasks instead of human interactions and a tip on how to gain strategic advantages by being more authentic with your human interactions. Nicole Lance is the CEO of Lance Strategies, providing individual coaching and high-value solutions for private businesses, non-profits, and local governments looking to build team-oriented cultures and identify and refine strategies for success. She is also the Assistant City Manager for Surprise, Arizona and a founding member of Arizona Women Leading Government. Nicole teaches at Arizona State University, and serves as an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base. Central to who Nicole is and what she does is sharing philosophies of intentionality, diversity, and inclusion, and finding innovative ways to succeed.

  Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer was elected to his position last November and took office on January 8, 2013.  While this is his first elected office, Supervisor Latimer is not new to the Supervisor of Elections office. He served as Chief of Staff to the Supervisor of Elections from 2009 to 2013. Public service has always been a part of Mr. Latimer’s job description. Before working for the Supervisor of Elections office, he served and protected the community for 35 years in law enforcement, retiring as a Major from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in 2008. Supervisor Latimer also serves our community as a volunteer. He is on the Board of the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Bay Area Youth Services, and the Tampa Catholic Board of Trustees, and he is an Honorary Commander for the 6th Medical Group at MacDill Air Force Base. Craig Latimer was born and raised here in Hillsborough County.  He attended Christ the King, graduated from Tampa Catholic High School, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. Craig Latimer led the turnaround in the elections office to restore integrity, efficiency and confidence in the election process. He brought to the office leadership and accountability; timely and accurate reporting of results; impartiality and nonpartisanshp; a renewed commitment to ethics and professionalism; excellent voter services; and responsible and conservative stewardship of taxpayers’ funds. Our interview will focus on the 2014 Elections, information about voter registration, the voting process, Election Day voting, Early Voting, Vote By Mail, voting equipment, and election dates..    

As a 9X published author, Debbie Lundberg believes how you present is how you are remembered. Debbie is the Principal of Presenting Powerfully, where she provides Keynotes, Training, Teaming, and One-on-One Life, Business/Career & Presentation Coaching Sessions. Debbie is a Certified Leadership Coach, Life Coach (SRLC), and Debbie serves on the Board of Directors for The Miss Tampa Scholarship Pageant, and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), an Honorary Commander for MacDill Air Force Base, and she supports a named scholarship with The University of Tampa Board of Fellows, serving on the USF Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, as well as acting as a Governor for The Centre Club Board and participating on the Feeding America Advisory Board. Debbie earned her BA at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and holds an MBA from Edgewood College in Madison, WI.