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Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter In today's episode of Good Authority, Jonathan and Christian Idiodi discuss the future of work, human-centric product design, and the importance of empowering people and leadership in the face of emerging technologies like AI. Throughout this episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the need for companies to prioritize human skills such as empathy and curiosity to create an empowering work environment where talented people are given problems to solve and are trusted to discover the best solutions. Christian and Jonathan also explore the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset, experimenting with new approaches, and taking action without fear of failure in leadership roles. As a bonus, you'll learn a bit about what Christian is up to in Africa with his non-profit organization, the Innovate Africa Foundation. They discuss the growing gap between technologists and government officials in Africa and the need for education, collaboration, and critical thinking to address ethical practices and societal impacts.   About Christian: Christian has been a product leader for over 15 years, building teams and developing enterprise and consumer products that have shaped companies such as CareerBuilder and Merrill Corporation as well as clients such as Microsoft, Starbucks, and Squarespace. Christian is passionate about helping companies implement the discipline of product management to build world-class products and new technologies. At CareerBuilder, Christian founded and managed CareerBuilder Institute, the industry's first combined human capital and consumer training platform, creating a new stream of revenue for the company. As VP of Enterprise Product at Snagajob, Christian conceptualized a new-to-market solution and led the discovery, development, and successful launch of the ReadyHire business line. He designed and led the B2B product strategy for IdentityForce, a leading provider of identity, privacy, and credit protection for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. He then founded Firtsi, a product consulting company that has overseen the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch for over 120+ new products. Before joining Silicon Valley Product Group, Christian was the Global Head of Product for Merrill Corporation. Christian built the company's product organization and led them through a transformational, large-scale industry launch of the first SaaS app for due diligence in the finance industry. Christian teaches product management and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He also gives back to his local product community each year by supporting and advising two student-led startups from conceptualization to product delivery. Christian graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Psychology and Community Building and earned a dual MBA and MPM from Keller Graduate School of Management.   Connect with Christian: https://www.svpg.com/team/christian-idiodi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/ https://www.youtube.com/@officialsvpg https://www.innovateafricafoundation.org/   Continue the conversation with Jonathan: https://www.instagram.com/agoodauthority Try Ren, the AI Leadership Coach: https://rencoach.com/

Recorded in November 2022, James Newcomb interviews Sarry Ibrahim, founder of thinkinglikabank.com, a website dedicated to educating the principles of sound money and living a life free from the overlords in the banking system.Sarry shares his background and journey into financial literacy, starting from a consumer economics class in high school to earning an MBA and gaining experience in big insurance companies. He discusses the major financial stressor for many Americans—the inability to miss one paycheck without financial strain—and emphasizes the importance of passive income.Sarry explains various passive income methods, such as limited partnerships in real estate and investing in dividend-paying stocks. He also advocates for private money lending as a way to generate income more autonomously. The discussion extends into the philosophy of 'thinking like a bank,' where individuals or families can use whole life insurance policies to finance their needs rather than relying on traditional banks. The importance of self-education in personal finance over traditional schooling is emphasized, promoting reading and podcast listening to understand practical financial strategies.The interview wraps up with Sarry offering personalized advice to an immigrant newcomer on building wealth through financial literacy and self-education.Episode highlights:00:46 Sarry's Background and Journey02:26 The Biggest Financial Stressor04:09 Strategies for Financial Independence06:03 Generating Passive Income09:15 Investing Wisely12:18 How to overcome financial woes by thinking like a bank19:07 Financial advice for a brand new American resident21:25 Conclusion and FarewellAbout the guest:Download a free copy of Thinking Like a BankSarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible.As Sarry states when working with clients “it is never an either/or situation, it is a both/and situation. We want you to integrate the solutions we recommend alongside your business and real estate portfolio to have a double-compounding effect on your money.”Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring.

Today we continue with another in person episode here at Half Coast Studios here in St. Louis. This guest and I got connected on social media awhile ago, but one of our mutual connections recommended that we hop on a call. So we did that 2 months ago, and then I wanted to make sure that I got him on my podcast.There's so many different things that he's involved in, so I don't want to steal his thunder. I'll let him tell you everything.My guest today is Nathan Bush. Nathan's Bio:Nathan Bush is an established Strategic Growth Facilitator and Property Management Professional, recognized for his practical expertise and founding roles in Red Maples Property Management, The Coin System™, and Priority Investing Consulting Firm. His presence is strongly felt online, particularly through NathanBushMBA.com, where he offers insight into the real estate sector and business growth with his podcast Mind Renovation Nation. Nathan's private clients have experienced scalable growth in the millions of dollars in added revenue. Nathan holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, majoring in accounting, and his B.A. in Nonprofit Management from Lindenwood University, have equipped him with essential skills for business development and leadership. These qualifications and his certification as a John Maxwell Instructor and an active Missouri Realtor's License reflect his dedication to ongoing professional development.He is also a recognized author and speaker, sharing insights on real estate, business and personal growth, influence, and leadership. In his newest book, "The CAESAR Method" offers a roadmap for ethical growth, teaching leaders to expand their business with integrity. This work underscores Nathan's commitment to honest and influential leadership without resorting to manipulation, deceit, oppression or control.Nathan's commitment extends to community service and leadership, demonstrated by his work with the Board of Senior Service Resources and his Bible study Disciples of Leadership online. These roles underscore his dedication not just to business excellence but also to societal contribution. Nathan's career reflects a genuine drive for impactful leadership and the betterment of businesses, individuals, and communities alike.Connect with Nathan:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanbushmba Website: https://nathanbushmba.com/about-me Builders of Authority:FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322 BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermind GoHighLevel Free 14 Day Trial: bit.ly/4ag4idA 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Philip Fairley discuss:Measuring everything in your business for success. Biggest opportunities for growth for small law firms. The most overlooked area of your law firm. Competing with larger firms in your marketing without spending an arm and a leg. Key Takeaways:Run your business on the numbers, not on a feeling. Look at the data on a consistent basis and take action on it. Get content out consistently - everyone is watching short-form videos, so do that. Right now, the biggest opportunity is video. React to pop culture, use it as a way to brand, and tell people you're a lawyer without saying it. This is one way to get your other content moving and visible to more people. Repurpose your content - there are dozens of ways you can repurpose a long-form video with basic editing for different platforms and audiences.  "Your potential clients don't know what they don't know. By you educating them, you're branding to them, and that's when you're starting to attract more." —  Philip FairleyGet a free copy of Steve's book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/1-month-free/Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Episode References: The Rainmaker Institute- Free YouTube Channel Optimization Guide: www.therainmakerinstitute.com/bethatlawyerNo Bullsh!t Leadership Podcast: https://www.yourceomentor.com/leadership-podcast About Philip Fairley: Philip Fairley is the President and owner of The Rainmaker Institute, the nation's largest law firm marketing company that focuses exclusively on client generation, lead conversion, and data analytics. During his time at Rainmaker, he co-developed Turbine®: the only software platform that automates the intake process, and Rainalytics®: the only tool that automatically measures all law firm data. Philip holds degrees from Northwestern University, Wheaton College, and Keller Graduate School, is an NCAA Division I National Debate Champion, and is a recognized expert on intake, lead conversion, and innovative video marketing. His and Rainmaker's expertise has been noted and quoted in the American Bar Association's Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fortune Small Business, Harvard Management Update, Business Advisor, the Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, and Attorney at Law magazines. Prior to owning Rainmaker, he was the founder and CEO of two successful companies that specialized in legal tech, cyber security, and communications. He is married with three children and enjoys the Arizona lifestyle, mountain biking, and coaching youth sports. Rainmaker has helped over 23,000 attorneys and law firms grow their business by learning and implementing our proven marketing and intake strategies. Connect with Philip Fairley:  Website: https://therainmakerinstitute.com/Email: philip@therainmakerinstitute.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifestylelawfirmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipfairley/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rainmaker-institute/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRainmakerInstituteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainmakerinstitute/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

On this episode of Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship hosted by Ariel Shaw, MBA.....We sit with the dynamic Pastor Coylitia O'Neal, Executive Pastor of Global Impact Ministries and Serial Entrepreneur! The First African American Family to own a long term care/nursing facility in Athens, GA. About Coylitia Coylitia Williamson O'Neal is a native of Athens, GA and currently resides in the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizations Management and Keller Graduate School of Management with a Masters in Business Administration in Human Resource Management. She has over twenty five years of experience in both the long term care and the funeral service industries. Coylitia is currently involved in several entrepreneurial and ministry endeavors. She is the Lead Pastor of Global Impact Christian Ministries in Stockbridge, GA. As a second generation business owner, she upholds the mantle passed by her father, the late Coy C. Williamson, Jr. She lives by the scripture, “unto whomsoever much is given, much is required” and is affiliated with numerous civic and professional organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Advancing Families Foundation, and Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation. Coylitia has previously served on Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Atlanta Technical College Continuing Education Advisory Committee and Southern Regional Medical Center Foundation Board. Coylitia is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including: City of Stockbridge - Visionary Women: Celebrating You, National Women's History Month Award, Let's Talk America Community Service Award, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Partner of the Year Award, Gospel Choice Awards – Leading Ladies, The National Women's Empowerment Ministry – Inspirational Woman of the Year Award, Southern Crescent Women In Business – Leadership Award and 2023 Southern Crescent Top 50 Women of Influence. While obligations to professional, civic and ministerial commitments are important, Coylitia maintains that her primary commitment is to her family. She is a loving motherto her two children: son, Spencer II (Stone) and daughter, Bethany. Thank you to our 2023 Media Sponsors.

Dive deep into the intricacies of health services human resource management with our special guest, LTC Bethany Wagner. She'll be shedding light on the expansive role of the 70F AOC, which advises commanders and staff on a broad spectrum of matters:✨ The intricacies of directing personnel systems that address the comprehensive personnel management life cycle functions. We're talking strength accounting, promotions, casualty reporting, awards, and more! And for those of you on the job hunt or looking for new opportunities, we'll also be discussing some of the current AIM Marketplace Jobs that are open for applications. So, whether you're in the field or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes in health services HRM, this is one episode you won't want to miss!LTC Wagner commissioned in the U.S. Army in 2006 as a Medical Service Corps Officer.  She is a graduate of Washington State University where she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in English, Professional and Technical Writing. After completing her Officer's Basic Training located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas, she proceeded to her first assignment as the Medical Supply OIC with 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  She has deployed in support of Operational Iraqi Freedom with 86th CSH and 526 Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division as a Company XO and Battalion (BN) S1.  Other positions she has served include BN S1, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Carson, CO; Company Commander, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Fort Carson, CO; Brigade S1, 16th Military Police Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC; Human Resource Intern, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, JBSA; Chief Human Resource Officer, EACH, Fort Carson, CO; Medical Service Corps Career Manager, Human Resource Command, Fort Knox, KY; Operations and Plans Officer, Readiness and Strength Branch, Human Resource Command, Fort Knox, KY. LTC Wagner's awards and decorations include Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. LTC Wagner's military education includes Basic Officer Leader Course I and II, Captain's Career Course, Command and General Staff College, How the Army Runs, Human Resources Mangers Course.  She is also Combatives Level 1 and 2 certified. LTC Wagner earned her Master's in Human Resource Management, Health Services in 2015 from Keller Graduate School of Management and has since obtained a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Leadership and Compensation Studies from Cornell University.  She is the recipient of the Army's LTC Karen Wagner Leadership Award and has been recognized by distinguished Army leaders for her professionalism, integrity, leadership, and competency throughout the years.Links to references: FM 1-0https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN33331-FM_1-0-000-WEB-1.pdfMore on 70F: https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/moc/index.html?moc=aoc_70f&tab=overview Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

On today's episode of Leadership Level Up,  we have the pleasure of hosting Michael Maloney, the CEO and Executive Director of the Garden of Prayer Youth Center. He sits down with Jeff and Brian to provide insight into the influences that have shaped his leadership journey.During our discussion, Maloney takes us back to his roots, reminiscing about the profound impact his grandmother had on his life and how her wisdom continues to shape his leadership approach. She nurtured his innate creativity, which Maloney applies in his role as a leader to discover innovative solutions that may not be immediately apparent.In addition to his creativity, Michael attributes his keen attention to detail to his mother, a trait that has significantly contributed to his ability to excel in diverse environments and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. Moreover, he acknowledges the influence of Archbishop William Hudson III. From Hudson, Maloney absorbed the invaluable lesson of leadership through fostering meaningful relationships, instead of relying on positional authority.Listen to hear Maloney describe how he merges these impactful influences into a unique and effective leadership style that has helped establish his position as a pillar in the community.Be sure to subscribe to Leadership Level Up so you don't miss future conversations with great leaders!MEET YOUR GUESTMichael Maloney has led the Garden of Prayer as the CEO and Executive Director of the Garden of Prayer since 2006. Previously, he dedicated six years as the Board President before assuming his current role. Under his leadership, the service population has tripled, program offerings have doubled, and the agency's reach has expanded to include five additional locations. Michael's educational background includes a B.A. from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, an M.A. in Community Counseling from Chicago State University, and an M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist.

Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Lynda Paul about the world of finance, investments, and financial planning. Including strategies for achieving work-life balance. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How to plan for your retirement. How A.I is affecting the financial industry. How to structure entities. Quotes: "There are lot of moving parts and the only thing that's constant is change. The tax law changes. We change as individuals. Our plans change. And so, and life throws in a few curve balls as we go. So yeah, financial planning is is a moving target." (05:03) "With a financial advisor, you have a partner and I review these things once a year with my clients. Now if nothing has changed, I just say, you know what, nothing has changed. But it's always a good idea to keep eyes on your estate plan because things do change. Tax law changes." (15:36) "The bank is an intermediary, right? So there's the third party, they facilitate the transaction, but with cryptocurrency and the blockchain and all those things. They are trying to remove the middle guy and have you go to the two parties to communicate yourself and eliminate the middleman." (22:46) About Lynda Paul: Lynda Paul is the owner, founder, and chief investment advisor of Sound Money Management, Inc., RIA, an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm in San Antonio, Texas. She is a Certified Financial Planner® professional and an inactive CPA. With an undergraduate degree in corporate finance from Ball State University and a master's degree in finance and marketing from Keller Graduate School of Management, Lynda is celebrating 28 years serving the needs of her clients in a spectacular way, operating her firm as a fiduciary. Lynda believes that when it comes to choosing a financial planner, independence, trust, and competence are foundational virtues. She has helped more than 500 clients achieve their financial goals and manages millions of dollars for her clients around the country. Learn More Here

Rodney Sampson is heralded as the leading inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem builder in the world, particularly given his mission to ensure that everyone, everywhere, particularly socially disadvantaged communities, have equitable access to the new multi-generational wealth creation opportunities afforded in the future of work and fourth industrial revolution as definitive paths to reducing poverty and the racial wealth gap everywhere. In 2013, Sampson cofounded Opportunity Hub (OHUB) as a follow up to the highly successful Kingonomics' book release and large-scale conferences in Atlanta, GA and Washington, D.C. OHUB scaled quickly to become the leading multi-campus coworking space, entrepreneurship center and tech hub featuring over 300 events a year, a startup pre-accelerator, coding boot-camp, and scholarship initiative and angel investing platform for founders from underestimated and under-tapped communities. Over 15,000 people walked through OHUB's doors each year. From 2015-17, Sampson was a Partner at TechSquare Labs, a tech hub, seed stage venture fund and creator of the $100,000 Atlanta Startup Battle. Today, TechSquare Labs' portfolio companies have raised follow on capital of nearly $300 million, are valued at over $1.5 billion, generate over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and employ over 1000 people and growing. He remains the largest minority limited partner in the fund. Today, as Executive Chairman & CEO of Opportunity Hub and OHUB Foundation, Sampson is focused on scaling OHUB as the definitive global future of work, opportunity and wealth creating platform by ensuring that everyone, everywhere has early exposure to tech, startup and venture; in demand technology education, training and talent placement; inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem building; and capital formation. This is driven by the thousands of college and young professional members and growing from hundreds of colleges and universities across America and beyond. OHUB is a supplier, vendor and partner to over 50 tech companies, major corporations, high growth startups, venture funds, municipalities, foundations, associations, colleges and universities and growing. Current national initiatives include OHUB@Cities, OHUB@Campus, HBCU@SXSW, 100 Black Angels Fund I and DEIS, a new strategy, service and future software platform to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion across the major divisions of growing enterprises. Sampson is also a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Sampson previously served as the 1st Head of Diversity at Mark Burnett Productions, executive producers of the hit ABC show, ABC's Sharktank. A strong believer in philanthropy and its role in social impact and advocacy, Sampson supports and serves on the boards of Artificial Intelligence for All (AI4All), Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), International Bishops Conference, and GA Technology for All Policy Summit.Sampson was educated at Tulane University, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Keller Graduate School of Management. Sampson resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife and six children.

How do you continue making work awesome for people? Christie breaks down the ‘New Day' scenario that HR professionals find themselves in currently. She also shares several important details from her Amazon bestselling book, People Fusion. Listen Here!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Christie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-engler Twitter: @Christie_EnglerBlog - Living in the GrayBio: Christie EnglerChristie Engler has been a Human Resources practitioner for 20 years with a focus on small and family-owned businesses.  Christie is dedicated to advancing the HR profession and assisting fellow practitioners.  She has spoken at numerous state and local HR conferences, including the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in 2021 in Las Vegas.  Her topics focus on providing resources and support to those working in small businesses, departments of one, and those new to HR.  Christie writes a blog entitled ‘Living in the Gray' designed to inspire HR professionals.  Christie has worked hand-in-hand with business owners across a variety of industries.  She understands the unique needs of entrepreneurs and how to best partner with them to achieve ‘people-first' outcomes and grow businesses.  She believes managers are the front line of company culture and regularly provides training to support those leading employees.  Christie is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Keller Graduate School of Management.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Masters of Human Resource Management, as well as the SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications.  Christie is a member of the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) and SHRM.  Christie is an active member of the HR Unite! Community and has been featured on the HR SocialHour podcast.  Christie lives in the Columbus, Ohio area with her husband and two daughters.  She is a fanatic of Ohio State football and Orangetheory Fitness.  She is a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Dublin, Ohio and she sits on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Union Counties.  Christie is an initiated member of the Alpha Xi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.  ‘I got into HR to make work great for all employees.  Work is the one thing most of us have in common.  Life is too short not to pursue your passion and purpose.'  - Christie EnglerSupport the show

In order to succeed, businesses need to stand out.Unfortunately, true differentiation is incredibly rare. Far too often, companies fall victim to practices that do not allow them to conquer people's hearts and minds. However, there's a cutting-edge eight-part framework for achieving competitive separation by embracing flaws, instead of fixing them.Are you ready to take a deep dive into it?We have invited David Rendall, renowned book author and sought-after keynote speaker, to share with us the secrets at the heart of this methodology to achieve differentiation. David has worked over 17 years helping businesses develop unconventional strategies to stand out and boost both customer engagement and internal teamwork. With past experience teaching higher education at Mount Olive College, the University of Phoenix, and Keller Graduate School of Management, David was uniquely suited to work with Stan on researching and crafting the book “Pink Goldfish''.Listen to this episode of Conversations at The Edge with David Rendall to discover the keys to achieving TRUE differentiation.

Let's talk about networking! On this episode of HR Like a Boss, we're thrilled to have Jeff Palkowski, the State Director-Elect at Wisconsin State Council SHRM, sharing his HR expertise. Jeff will delve into the advantages of creating a strong network, the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, and the qualities of an exceptional leader. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! About Jeff Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR is a Workforce Relations Manager and Divisional Disability Representative with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Information Technology. He has worked in human resources, primarily in the public sector, for nearly 20 years. His previous HR roles have included HR generalist and business partner roles, recruitment specialist, compensation analyst, and Assistant Director of Human Resources for Wisconsin Badgers Athletics (On, Wisconsin!). Jeff's passion for human resources including giving back to the profession in many ways through networking, mentoring, and as an active volunteer leader with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at the national, state, and local levels. Jeff currently serves on the Wisconsin State Council SHRM Board as the State Director-Elect, a SHRM Advocacy Captain for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, and member of the SHRM Foundation Leadership Circle. He has serves as a SHRM Social Media Influencer since 2019. A SHRM Senior Certified Professional, HRCI Professional in Human Resources, and Hootsuite Academy Certified Social Marketing Professional; Jeff received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, his Master of Human Resource Management degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and completed additional coursework at Cardinal Stritch University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Purdue University. Jeff blogs at HRSushiBar.com and you and find him on social media on Twitter and LinkedIn. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willory/message

There's no other industry as profitable as banking. So, we invited Sarry Ibrahim to share how banks operate and ways you can start thinking like one! We'll also discuss Infinite Banking and the benefits of a whole life insurance policy. Watch until the end of this episode to find out more!WHAT TO LISTEN FORHow to make the most of the money borrowed from your life insurance policyMain reasons people don't leverage The Infinite Banking ConceptBenefits of using whole life insurance policies as a fund source for RE investmentsTop tips to ensure that your whole life insurance is set up to meet your goalsOne of the biggest challenges of entrepreneurshipRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDWho Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy | Paperback: https://amzn.to/40o88xs, Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ngN9Oa, and Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3TKlul7ABOUT SARRY IBRAHIMSarry founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept. He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is ensuring it lives somewhere safe and accessible. As Sarry states, when working with clients, “it is never an either/or situation; it is a both/and situation. We want you to integrate the solutions we recommend alongside your business and real estate portfolio to have a double-compounding effect on your money.” Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL, and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring.CONNECT WITH SARRYWebsite: Thinking Like A Bank: https://thinkinglikeabank.com/Podcast: Thinking Like a Bank | Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-like-a-bank/id1555903014, and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m5XsxjlDzXw9T9nbWU5wjCONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Nia Adams is a personal finance expert and single mom who has been through tough financial times. In this episode, she shares her story and offers tips on overcoming any financial hurdles you might face.  If you're struggling financially, don't give up! Listen to this episode for inspiration and advice from a successful single mom. About Our Guest Nia is the creator and founder of Perspectives, a personal finance education brand. A Speaker, Real Estate Investor, and Author. Financial obstacles and triumphs of her own inspired Nia to become a personal finance educator. She uses her own story, education, and experiences to help individuals of all ages with tools and resources, empowering them to achieve financial stability by changing their relationship with money.   She is the founder of The Money Mastery Academy and The Money Moves Program, and the author of Life is Short, Buy the House.  Nia is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, and holds a MBA in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management. Nia attended Chicago State University, where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 2014. Connect with Nia Twitter Instagram Facebook Key Takeaways Nia Adams is a single mom finance expert who overcame her own financial speed bumps. At age 23, she started working at the post office and had two maxed-out credit cards. After 2 years of studying and learning, she was pre-approved for her first house but suffered a work injury 6 weeks later. The lengthy time off work without a full salary led to her inability to make mortgage payments and foreclosure of the home.  To start fresh, Nia filed for bankruptcy, downsized to a smaller apartment, and worked to prevent another similar situation from happening in the future.

In this episode, we discuss learning to support newcomers with my guest Anila Umar Lee Yuen. Anila is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, Alberta. She has 28 years of experience in the settlement sector. Beyond traditional settlement services, Anila has spearheaded programming to include volunteer-led refugee supports; indigenous education for newcomers; LGBTQ+ supports, domestic violence, homeless and mental health support services and broadened vulnerable youth programming and social venture opportunities.  Anila holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience) and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary and an MBA with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management.  Her numerous awards for her contributions to her community include the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Person's Case, UCalgary Alumni Arch Award,  Top 40 Under 40 in Calgary, Women of Inspiration, Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada and Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada.   Listen in as we talk about: The current state of immigration in Canada. Anila gives us a behind the curtain look into what the current state of immigration is truly like right now in Canada. How teaching and learning are integral parts of the Centre for Newcomers. Teaching and learning happens in so many capacities, Anila shares how this is essential for the Centre. Key barriers faced when people come to Canada. There are many barriers and challenges newcomers face when they come to Canada. Anila shares her perspective on this in our conversation.   Connect with Anila: Website: https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca Instagram:  @yycnewcomers Facebook: @centrefornewcomers Twitter: @yycnewcomers LinkedIn: Centre for Newcomers Anila Umar Lee Yuen   Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21    THE CURRENT STATE OF IMMIGRATION IN CANADA The government of Canada, whether Federal or Provincial, understands the value and importance of immigration. As Anila shares, almost 100% of our labor market growth and population growth are attributed to newcomers. Truthfully, without immigration, we wouldn't have any population growth and we certainly wouldn't have any labor market growth. From an economic and sustainability perspective, it's important to have immigration. Whichever government is in power works hard to ensure a steady stream of newcomers coming to Canada.  However, Anila explains how we don't account for any acts of God, like war, floods, etc. Currently, we have a huge increase in Afghan refugees and people coming from the Ukraine. The government doesn't refer to these Ukranians as refugees, they're called ‘temporary residents' because they are supposed to go back to Ukraine when it's safe to do so. Nevertheless, in all aspects of their lives, they're effectively refugees. The only difference is they're coming here without any type of benefits or support the way refugees would. As you'll hear, the numbers are beyond anything we've ever seen before. This large influx of people coming into Canada has caused issues in the system because we don't have the resources to be able to meet the needs of the community in a timely manner. As such, Anila and her organization have been reaching out to the community, places of worship, and different groups that are able to provide them with some funding and sponsorship so that they can get some of these most vulnerable groups, including our Afghan and Ukrainian women, into programming very quickly.   HOW TEACHING AND LEARNING ARE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE CENTRE FOR NEWCOMERS “Lifelong learning is so important and integral to just being human.” Lifelong learning is essential, regardless of where you live and which part of the world you're immigrating from.

With over 16 years of B2B marketing experience in SaaS, Tony is considered a “full stack marketer” and marketing technologist. He's built and led teams for many tech startups in various functional areas, including demand generation/growth, product marketing, account-based marketing (ABM), product-led growth (PLG), sales development, and marketing operations / revenue operations. He was formerly the VP of Demand Generation & Marketing Operations at Mintigo (predictive analytics startup, acquired by Anaplan), VP of Marketing at Qordoba (NLP writing assistant, rebranded to Writer), and has been a mentor to entrepreneurs at several startup accelerator programs. Today, he's the in-house Growth Advisor to portfolio companies at Mucker Capital and Mucker Labs. In addition, he operates as a fractional CMO and marketing advisor for early- to growth stage startups, and is also the CEO & Founder of RevOptica – a buyer journey visualization and analytics platform for B2B go-to-market teams. Tony is well-recognized in the B2B marketing community, having been invited as a speaker at various conferences, webinars and learning programs, including: * 2016 FlipMyFunnel – Austin * 2016 FlipMyFunnel – Boston * 2016 "The Move To Predictive" event hosted by Integrate & Just Media * 2015 & 2016 Mintigo Predictive Marketing Customer Events * 2015 "Marketing Loves Sales" event by Obility * Guest Lecturer at USC Marshall School of Business * Mentor at several startup accelerators * Numerous digital conferences, webinars and podcast interviews He has also been recognized by his peers in the B2B marketing community as a thought leader and influencer, including: * "2016 Top 40 Demand Marketing Game Changers" by Heinz Marketing & Integrate * "Top 40 ABM Superhero" by Terminus * "Top 50 Most Influential People at Marketo Summit 2016" by Heinz Marketing * "24 Top Account Based Marketing Influencers We're Following On Twitter" by LeadGnome * “B2B Marketing: Top 100 Twitter Influencers” by Onalytica * “60+ ABM Experts To Follow & Learn From” by ReadyContacts Tony holds an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California, a Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, and BA degrees in both Economics and Chinese Studies from the University of California, San Diego. Plug in Show Notes (EE) If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth on Mastodon: https://masto.ai/@phillycodehound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Springstead has over 20 years experience in helping others develop and operate their business successfully. She is a Certified Public Bookkeeper equipped with an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Profit First Certification, Mastery Level, which has set the foundation for Springstead Solutions. Her passion is to see businesses thrive and help clients build long-term success for themselves personally and professionally. John Duffield and Amanda DiGiacomo host OTC's first ever accounting roundtable with Christina Springstead, the Owner and CEO of Springstead Solutions! Amanda updates us on the changes that have been made to the 1099 K forms that will be sent out from 3rd party apps. Christina gives advice for what businesses need to be prepared for with the new year, such as combing through all their transactions and double checking all invoices. If you are a business owner and looking for guidance on what to do with the new year, tune into this week's episode!  LEARN MORE ABOUT SPRINGSTEAD SOLUTIONS: Website: www.springsteadsolutions.com Instagram: @springsteadsolutions Facebook: Springstead_Solutions LinkedIn: @Christina_Springstead  

Ted Kulawiak, author of two books on sales management and leadership, joins Josh Bistromowitz to discuss how effective leaders develop skills and retain talent in the high-turnover environment of the admissions office. Ted is a highly respected sales management, leadership coach and business consultant. As the president of Ted Kaye Sales Management Training LLC, Ted utilizes his significant business experience coupled with a personalized and innovative problem-solving approach to guide clients to reach their desired business goals. He held senior sales leadership and training positions in the advertising and media sales industry over the course of 25 years, the majority of which he spent with the 3M Company in their national advertising division. Post advertising career, Ted transitioned to the higher education industry and enjoyed a lengthy career in executive leadership positions, prominently with DeVry University and most recently with Westminster College in Missouri. Ted holds a BS in journalism from Northern Illinois University, an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and an Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame. Ted is the author of 21 Lessons Learned in Sales Management and 21 Lessons Learned in Leadership. You can check them out here: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Kulawiak/e/B08BWJWV3W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Interested in being on the show? Contact us! highered@mediacross.com Learn more about MediaCross on our website: mediacross.com Follow us on social media to keep up with new episodes: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediacross-inc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MediaCrossInc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediacross_inc/?hl=en

Dr. Sabina Prempeh-Arbuah, MBA, SSM (h.c.) obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in International Trade & Finance from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) and pursued a professional and advanced degree in a dual program. She graduated summa cum laude with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA Degree) from Keller Graduate School of Management and […] The post Dr. Sabina Prempeh-Arbuah With Sabine DuPain Consults LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Calm Your Financial Chaos - Interview with Sarry Ibrihim Are you interested in learning more about how to grow safe and predictable wealth? If so, join us for a talk with Sarry Ibrihim, and learn how to calm your financial chaos! Sarry is a Financial Consultant with an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is the founder of Financial Asset Protection, which is an organization that helps you build safe and predictable wealth. Sarry has helped people and organizations create sources of financing and grow safe and predictable wealth. He offers a free e-book called “Thinking Like a Bank,” and is the host of a podcast called “Thinking like a Bank,” which is also available on YouTube as well as all other podcast sites. I. Intro – Tell us about yourself and how you got started doing the work you do II. Let's talk about financial chaos in the world today. Here are some scenarios people are facing today: Spectrum (from worst to best) 1. Homeless 2. Unemployed 3. Poverty 4. Unable to go to college 5. Not making a living wage 6. Living with parents 7. Single parent 8. Credit card debt 9. Unable to buy a house 10. Planning for Retirement III. Tour of the websites IV. Book “Thinking Like a Bank” for free on Sarry's Website at https://finassetprotection.com Social Media Links: Podcast Website: https://thinkinglikeabank.com/ Business Website: https://finassetprotection.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwasIgJYLJwnyANE1iWN3XQ/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkinglikeabank/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you/

Sarry Ibrahim is the CEO of Financial Asset Protection and helped create the Thinking Like a Bank Podcast. Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring. In this episode, we cover how Sarry works with a variety of clients at no upfront cost. In addition, we discuss the how one can start investing in real estate. Lastly, we speak about the differences between good and bad debt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nneka Craigwell and Latisha B. Russell of Russell of Russell Craigwell Consulting, share the craft of their firm and drop some nuggets in regards to negotiating salary, training your staff, professional development, understanding the 'remote' role and more!  So much to understand in this 'post-pandemic' workforce.Lets meet the consultants:Latisha B. Russell, M.A., HR Professional, Speaker, Mentor, AuthorLatisha, founder of Latisha B. Russell and co-founder of Russell Craigwell HR Consulting, is a visionary HR strategist and Business Partner. With over 20 years of expertise leading talent management, capability building, organizational change, performance management, and improvement initiatives, she is an ambitious leader committed to developing leaders.Latisha is passionate about helping individuals reinvent their leadership, careers, and personal trajectory. Latisha possesses the agility to quickly shift from old to new paradigms in today's climate. In addition, she enjoys empowering individuals.​Latisha has served as a global HR Business partner across several industries, including healthcare, supply chain, retail, marketing, and manufacturing. Through her dedication to workforce planning, she delivered $25M to employers' bottom line, solidifying her position as an HR leader. Latisha inspires positive cultural change while igniting and cultivating a psychologically safe environment that stimulates creative ideas, collaboration, and workforce solutions. She expertly aligns visions, values, and program strategies while leveraging existing processes, people, and technology. Her passion lies in supporting employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning.​Nneka CraigwellNneka, co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, is a highly-regarded leader of the HR community with an impressive career spanning 20 years across various industries, including travel, apparel, and healthcare insurance. Her deep expertise in coaching, training and professional development, organization design, and labor relations has helped several startups and Fortune 100 companies create a more engaged, educated, and efficient workforce.Nneka began her HR career in an entry-level HRIS role but quickly climbed the ranks, securing her reputation as a trusted subject matter expert. Over the years, she has served as a strategic HR business partner and consultant for front-line leaders, executives, and stakeholders while developing a solid team of administrative and HR professionals. Nneka operates with keen agility supporting multiple business functions across all HR disciplines.Nneka's career trajectory has allowed her to grow continuously as an HR professional while sharpening and amplifying her broad skill set. As part of her commitment to personal development, Nneka earned certifications throughout her career, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional). Additionally, Nneka holds a master's degree in human resources from Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Alabama State University.  RussellCraigwellhttps://linktr.ee/russellcraigwellImportance of consultancy https://www.eisneramper.com/hr-consulting-1121/Why should you hire a HR Consulting Firmhttps://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-hiring-outside-hr-business-consultant-57805.htmlFor more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:https://www.thetruthnochaser.com/

Sarry‌ ‌Ibrahim‌ ‌founded‌ ‌Financial‌ ‌Asset‌ ‌Protection‌ ‌after‌ ‌learning‌ ‌about‌ ‌the‌ ‌Infinite‌ ‌Banking‌ ‌Concept‌ ‌(also‌ ‌known‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌Bank‌ ‌On‌ ‌Yourself‌ ‌Concept).‌ ‌He‌ ‌saw‌ ‌this‌ ‌as‌ ‌an‌ ‌opportunity‌ ‌to‌ ‌save‌ ‌retirement‌ ‌accounts,‌ ‌real‌ ‌estate‌ ‌properties,‌ ‌and‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌from‌ ‌market‌ ‌failures‌ ‌and‌ ‌other‌ ‌risks.‌ ‌Sarry‌ ‌believes‌ ‌the‌ ‌number‌ ‌1‌ ‌rule‌ ‌to‌ ‌your‌ ‌money‌ ‌is‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌sure‌ ‌it‌ ‌lives‌ ‌somewhere‌ ‌safe‌ ‌and‌ ‌accessible.‌ ‌As‌ ‌Sarry‌ ‌states‌ ‌when‌ ‌working‌ ‌with‌ ‌clients‌ ‌“it‌ ‌is‌ ‌never‌ ‌an‌ ‌either/or‌ ‌situation,‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌both/and‌ ‌situation.‌ ‌We‌ ‌want‌ ‌you‌ ‌to‌ ‌integrate‌ ‌the‌ ‌solutions‌ ‌we‌ ‌recommend‌ ‌alongside‌ ‌your‌ ‌business‌ ‌and‌ ‌real‌ ‌estate‌ ‌portfolio‌ ‌to‌ ‌have‌ ‌a‌ ‌double-compounding‌ ‌effect‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌money.”‌ ‌ ‌Sarry‌ ‌earned‌ ‌his‌ ‌MBA‌ ‌from‌ ‌Keller‌ ‌Graduate‌ ‌School‌ ‌of‌ ‌Management‌ ‌in‌ ‌Chicago,‌ ‌IL,‌ ‌and‌ ‌has‌ ‌consulted‌ ‌companies‌ ‌like‌ ‌Blue‌ ‌Cross‌ ‌Blue‌ ‌Shield,‌ ‌Allstate‌ ‌Insurance,‌ ‌Humana,‌ ‌and‌ ‌Cigna‌ ‌Healthspring.‌ ‌Sarry‌ ‌lives‌ ‌in‌ ‌Chicago‌ ‌with‌ ‌his‌ ‌wife‌ ‌Dina‌ ‌who‌ ‌is‌ ‌an‌ ‌oncology‌ ‌nurse.‌ ‌ In‌‌ ‌‌our‌‌ ‌‌conversation,‌‌ ‌‌we‌‌ ‌‌discussed:‌‌ ‌ ‌●Unconventional‌ ‌real‌ ‌estate‌ ‌funding‌ ‌strategies‌ ‌●What‌ ‌are‌ ‌the‌ ‌restrictions‌ ‌on‌ ‌borrowing‌ ‌money?‌ ‌●How‌ ‌to‌ ‌overcome‌ ‌the‌ ‌false‌ ‌belief‌ ‌in‌ ‌an‌ ‌insurance‌ ‌policy‌ ‌ ‌Connect‌ ‌with‌ ‌Sarry‌ ‌Ibrahim‌:https://www.expertcresecrets.com/episode75Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Expert CRE Community today:expertCREsecrets.comeXpert CRE Secrets FacebookeXpert CRE Secrets Youtube

“People are seeing, ‘Hey, if this girl from Youngstown can do it, why can't I?' I think it just takes someone seeing someone who looks like them to see it's a possibility.”In this episode we talk with Hannah Ferguson, a brewer of beer, a maker of cider and wine, and the founder of D.O.P.E. Ciderhouse & Winery, which will open soon in Youngstown, Ohio. Hannah was the first Black female professional brewer in the state of Ohio, and only the second Black female cidery owner in the entire country. Her enthusiasm and positivity have helped her push through the challenges involved in following her dreams, and I know you'll find her story inspiring and encouraging.Breweries and beverage makers mentioned in this episode include Barley's Brewing, Weathered Souls, Penguin City, Modern Methods, Woodland Cellar, Alematic Artisan Ales, and McBride Sisters.Specific beers discussed in this episode include Alematic/D.O.P.E. I'm DOPE Belgian Hazy IPA and Modern Methods Black Is Beautiful Imperial Stout.The music for this episode was sampled from an instrumental version of the song “Come Home” written and performed by indie folk musician Anna ps. You can find out more about Anna and get in touch about booking her for a show at her website.Hannah Ferguson was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University in 2004 with her B.S. and received her MBA from Keller Graduate School in 2011. Hannah has been a home wine and cider maker for 10 years. She started D.O.P.E. (Dwelling On Positive Energy) Brands LLC in 2017. To expand her knowledge in the industry in 2018 she became an assistant brewer for a local brewery and stayed in the position for 2.5 years. Hannah is the first female black brewer in the state of Ohio, she will also have the first black female owned cider and winery (which she will be the head wine and cider maker) in the state of Ohio when she opens DOPE Cider House and Winery this year. DOPE Brands, LLC is not only a cider and wine manufacturer, but also a lifestyle brand that takes pride in creating connections and experiences through cider and wine. Most importantly, D.O.P.E. is about Dwelling On Positive Energy and empowering underrepresented minorities in the industry.

This episode highlights how accrediting bodies fit in to the overall patient safety landscape and their role. We are joined by Sylvia Garcia-Houchins. MBA, RN, CIC, who sets the record straight on the role of healthcare accreditors and some of the myths that are circulating about what surveyors do. This episode is a must listen for all healthcare personnel! Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE About our Guest: Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, MBA, RN, CIC, Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Division of Healthcare Improvement Sylvia Garcia-Houchins is the Director, Infection Prevention and Control in the Division of Healthcare Improvement. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight of infection prevention and control for The Joint Commission. Ms. Garcia-Houchins has over 30 years of experience in infection control in both hospital and long term care settings, as well as eight years of clinical microbiology experience. Most recently, she served as the Director, Infection Control at University of Chicago Medicine and was also an intermittent consultant for Joint Commission Resources for 10 years. Ms. Garcia-Houchins has provided infection prevention and control consultation, assessment and education in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, ambulatory surgery, and dialysis centers both domestically and internationally. Her specialty areas of interest include disinfection and sterilization, dialysis, infection prevention during renovation and construction, and control of Legionella. One of the highlights of her career has been training health care professionals in Saudi Arabia as Infection Preventionists. She served as a test writer and reviewer for the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, and has also authored numerous articles and book chapters related to infection control including a chapter in the APIC Text and the Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Chapter in The APIC/JCR Infection Prevention and Control Workbook, Third Edition. Ms. Garcia-Houchins earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, a master's of business administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and her nursing degree from Truman College.

In this Episode Sarry Ibrahim joins me to discuss the Infinite banking strategy! This is a powerful approach to investing that not only you can leverage to "bank on you", but is life insurance protection as well! You don't want to miss this episode!   About Sarry- Sarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible. As Sarry states when working with clients “it is never an either/or situation, it is a both/and situation. We want you to integrate the solutions we recommend alongside your business and real estate portfolio to have a double-compounding effect on your money.” Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring. Sarry lives in Chicago with his wife Dina who is an oncology nurse.   Contact Sarry- Sarry can be reached directly at sarry@finassetprotection.com or by scheduling an appointment here: https://calendly.com/financialservicesins   Sarry's Website- https://finassetprotection.com/about/ Sarry on Linked in-https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you  

Sarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible.Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring.Check out my podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts or go to www.realestateandyou.netLIVE Streaming on Thursdays at 1pm - Youtube.com/bradweismanrealtor The Deluxe Edition Network The D.E.N. makes it easy for you to discover some of the most relevant and entertaining podcasts! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast!

About Maurice Cherry Maurice is a designer, strategist and podcaster located in Atlanta, GA. He is principal and creative director at Lunch, an award-winning multidisciplinary studio he created in 2008 that helps creative brands craft messages and tell stories for their targeted audiences, including fostering relationships with underrepresented communities. Maurice is also a pioneering digital creator who is most well-known for Revision Path, an award-winning podcast which is the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Maurice's projects and overall design work and advocacy have been recognized by Apple, Adobe, Blavity, NPR, Lifehacker, Design Observer, Entrepreneur, PRINT Magazine, AIGA, the Columbia Journalism Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and many other print and digital outlets. Additionally, Maurice is an educator, and has built curricula and taught courses on web design, web development, email marketing, WordPress, and podcasting for thousands of students over the past ten years. Maurice is a Maryland Institute College of Art 2021 William O. Steinmetz designer in residence, the 2018 recipient of the Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary from AIGA. Maurice holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Morehouse College and a Masters degree in telecommunications management from Keller Graduate School of Management. About AIGA Design Adjacent AIGA Design Adjacent is a monthly podcast series with AIGA's Executive Director, Bennie F. Johnson, in conversation with industry leaders who are innovating and designing the future. These conversations expand beyond the design community, encompassing industries and areas that intersect with design and shift the ways in which we think about and interact with each other and the world around us. About Bennie F. Johnson Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

Dear Sis, I know a lot of us identify as being the strong woman.  I would like for you to consider if you have been doing that in a healthy way.  Is being a strong woman doing YOU a disservice? Answer these questions: Are your boundaries in check? Are you making time for you? Do you have the relationships that you desire? If you answered 'NO' to any of these questions, I encourage you to go back to determine what needs to take place to get to your YES. TeNita's Bio Blogger Coach Motivational Speaker  Diversity & Inclusion Leader Humble Servant  TeNita Ballard is a multitalented leader that wears many hats on any different day. The common thread is SERVICE. She is a follower of Christ and allows Him to direct her path. During the day, she's a Diversity and Inclusion Leader, where she advocates and leads strategy for diverse segments at a Global Technology Company. She's been in the diversity field for over eight years and corporate America over 18 years.   In the midst of the Global Pandemic, she started a meal prep business, Seasoned to a Tee LLC. The company was birthed from the need of elderly people in her community, so the foundation is providing meals to her community and paying homage to her grandmothers. In March of last year, her business expanded to a Blog – Her tag line is that she brings comfort to the strong friend by feeding them spiritually and physically. The blog is the spiritual side of the company where she likes to motivate her audience by combining her everyday experiences with Divine direction from the Lord.  She also services in her church Crossing Ministries in Compton, CA, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.  TeNita received her B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach and her Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. TeNita also held a full-time HR position at Coca-Cola Bottling Company Los Angeles while pursuing her BA and a full-time job at DIRECTV while pursuing her MBA.   One thing that stuck out: Everyone is not my assignment. Everything is not my assignment.   Topics Covered: Where did the idea of strong woman come from? Events that made TeNita realize that something had to change Steps to recover the strong woman Boundaries The healing journey   TeNita, what's one piece of advice you would want to give your sisters about the recovering strong friend? Stop investing in everyone else… Choose you and love you.   Where To Find TeNita: Website: www.seasonedtoatee.com Instagram: @seasonedtoatee   Follow me! Instagram: Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: Taccarra Renee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com    

Join us for this episode where Lauren shares her story of competitive passion that led her to the path of competing for the U.S. for three Olympics and serving as team captain for the 2012&2016 Women's Field Hockey Team!We are proud to call Lauren a Victory Strategies Teammate. Her competitive drive and standards fro success fit right in with our team, and she also has completed 5, yes 5, SEAL Team "Challenges" (3-5 day workshops) learning to develop the SEAL Team Mindset. Lauren is one of our key partners leading Victory Strategies Team Building workshops.  IIf you would like to set up a discovery call about  our Team Building offerings. Please mail us info@victory-stratgies.com----Bio----Lauren is a 3-time Olympian who has taken her lessons from the athletic field into the business world to earn success in a new industry.  She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Field Hockey Team from 2005-2016 where she competed in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games.  She captained the team from 2011 - 2016 until she retired after the Rio Olympic Games.  In her playing career she competed in 2 Pan American Games, winning gold in both the 2011 and 2015 Games, the 2014 World Cup where her team achieved a historic 4th place finish, was a gold medalist at the 2014 Champions Challenge, and won bronze at the 2016 Champions Trophy.  In 2014 Lauren was named an FIH Player of the Year nominee and twice selected to the All-Pan American Team.  While training for the Olympics, Lauren earned her Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis in Non-Profit Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University.Before joining the National Team, Crandall attended Wake Forest University where she was a two-time National Champion, two-time ACC Champion, and 3-time All American.  In 2006 she was a Finalist for the Honda Award, the collegiate sport specific top honor. However, beyond the championships, honors and awards that show up in a biography, Lauren has navigated her learnings through the losses and failures that have defined her athletic career.  As a young captain asked to lead a team into an Olympic Games there were many failed moments that created opportunities for immense growth, many conflicts that developed emotional intelligence to better serve her team, and innumerable losses that forced her to transcend beyond the score board to learn about long-term winning from a leadership perspective.Since retiring from her athletic career, Lauren has found value in sharing her stories of failure by teaching people how to evaluate losing as a normal process and apply the lessons learned into the next “game”.  Growth and development can be a painfully slow process but necessary to master in order to achieve high performance.  Everybody wants to win - but the hard part is putting in the time to understand the processes and mindset behind winning and that is the foundation of Lauren's learnings.Lauren now works in the insurance industry where she applies the parallels between succeeding as a team athlete and succeeding as part of a sales team. 

Introduction In this intimate discussion, three alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading Radiance cohort (Tracie Haygood, Jennifer McClain, and Roxann Stafford) share their stories of overcoming challenges, lessons learned, and resilience as they navigate their careers as Black women leaders working in both corporate and non-profit spaces. In our rich discussion, we talk about the importance of having “mirrors” in your life, exercising your choice, communicating your value beyond your degrees, their strategies to advance in their careers, stepping out of the shadows of others' expectations, resisting the “black women can't work together” false narrative, and coming more fully into our authentic selves. Our brilliant alumni share their truths and their experience in the Black Woman Leading community. Join us and reflect on your own lessons learned while navigating your career path. Guest Bios: Tracie Haygood Tracie Haygood is a degreed engineer with extensive global business experience in the areas of sales and marketing within the petrochemical, oil and energy industries. Having worked for and with major Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years, she has earned a reputation as the point person who consistently delivers results by leading diverse teams from the front with empathy and authenticity. One of the mottos she lives by: "I don't ask people to do things that I wouldn't be willing to do myself."  Connect with Tracie on LinkedIn. Jennifer McClain Jennifer McClain is an experienced nonprofit leader, with over 20 years of experience. She is also a skilled facilitator who has led sessions with over 600 participants since 2013 and a motivating and compassionate coach who listens and supports her clients with defining their path forward. As Director of Financial Opportunities at LISC Chicago, Jennifer fosters leadership and deploys strong project management skills to help her colleagues and external partners achieve their goals. In her role at LISC Jennifer directs and manages the organization's network of nine Financial Opportunity Centers which are neighborhood-based centers offering integrated services of career development and placement, financial coaching, digital skills training, credit building and income supports access.    In addition to her role at LISC Chicago, Jennifer is Founder and CEO of Mission ENSPIRE, LLC which supports women, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations discover their purpose and operate at their fullest potential, through coaching, consulting, training and facilitation.  Jennifer holds a BS in computer science from Dillard University and a joint MBA-MPA from the Keller Graduate School of Management; she is also a graduate of the Allstate Foundation Executive Leadership Program in partnership with Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and achieved an Executive Scholar certificate in Nonprofit Management from Kellogg.  She is also a member of Aspen Institute's Economic Opportunity Fellows Network.   Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. Roxann Stafford Roxann Stafford brings together the worlds of social impact, investment, entrepreneurship and design thinking. Her background in mechanical engineering, business and psychology combines the analytical rigor and empathy necessary for sustainable and justice-focused systems design. Roxann is the Managing Director of the Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund, a +$20-million independent joint venture formed by the Knight Foundation and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. With a focus on sustainability and equity, The Knight-Lenfest Fund is designed to strengthen local journalism at scale, through supporting journalistic excellence and serving the information needs of communities.  Roxann has extensive international experience identifying and co-creating sustainable and soulful solutions to big system problems in regions from the Pacific Islands to East Africa to the Caribbean, and cultivating opportunities for entrepreneurship to solve those issues. She works with individuals, organizations, companies, governments and communities on how to thrive in a state of reinvention and reimagination with a particular emphasis on the relationship between self agency and community agency. With groups like the Guild of Future Architects, Roxann co-creates universal prosperity by focusing on justice, interdependence and well-being. NPR, for whom Roxann has been a commentator on equity and innovation, named her a tech innovator. She is currently an inaugural Visiting Practitioner in Public Interest Tech at Cornell Tech. Roxann earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Product Design from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Duke University, with concentrations in social entrepreneurship and strategy. Connect with Roxann on Twitter @jroxann Resources: We are now enrolling for the The Black Woman Leading™ learning experience that starts on January 24, 2022.  Learn more at http://blackwomanleading.com/ Credits: Learn more about the Black Woman Leading program at http://blackwomanleading.com/ Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/ Instagram: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Olayinka Ajibola Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Podbay

Episode Summary:In today's episode of A Cup of Confidence, we are joined by special guest, Krystle English. Krystle shares with us how she developed the confidence to know her self-worth and how she was able to ask for it. She dives into how giving yourself a pep talk can be the ultimate tool in gaining the confidence to ask for what you want and what you know you're worth. This episode is full of beautiful conversation and inspirational nuggets of wisdom. You won't want to miss this - stay tuned!Thanks for Listening:Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also give Cup of Confidence a follow on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcasts Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you.Guest Bio:Krystle English is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), with a Master of Business Administration Degree from Keller Graduate School of Management and a double Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Multinational Business Administration from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Krystle was a marketing director for a structural engineering firm in Los Angeles. There she became involved with the Society for Marketing Professional Service (SMPS) Los Angeles Chapter, volunteered with the Special Events Committee, was then moved to Co-Communications Chair, and ultimately was President-Elect before making the move to Michigan. She is a national speaker and self-proclaimed minimalist who enjoys helping others find their creative potential. She is never afraid to jump headfirst into any project! Guest Links: Website: https://whatthe.mom/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystleenglish/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtrashorty/

3 Strong ,Phenomenal, Successful women come together and discuss their emotions, thoughts, trials, doubts etc. that were experienced during their season of Teenage Motherhood. Each Boss Lady provides GEMS on how to persevere as a teenage Mom, love yourself and how one can use their current situation to elevate in a major way! Meet The Authors: Dr. Janell Jones became a teen mom at the age of 17. She is now a licensed social worker in Ohio and practices as a licensed clinical therapist. In addition, she is the founder of Melanin Grace Publishing, LLC, a publishing company, a certified life coach, international best-selling author, motivational speaker, and shares the remarkable story of how she took the leap that awakened her to her purpose and destiny. Ty Wallace became a teenage mother at the age of 14 and again at the age of 19. Ty is now a serial entrepreneur who struggled her way from the bottom to the top. She grew up in drug-infested ghettos and had children while still a child herself. Her goal was to ensure that her girls did not have children while they were children, live in the ghetto, or go without life's essentials. She earned her bachelor's degree, had a fantastic career in healthcare as a lead CT/Radiololgy Tech and a relationship coach and all while raising two of the best girls ever! Tasha M. Yarborough, is a two-time teen mother. Mrs. Yarborough is now a CPA, MAFM, MBA, BSBA is a certified public accountant, holds two master's degrees with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management, and has a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Mrs. Yarborough is a principal in five businesses. Administration for NBMBAA. Tasha is a Financial Analyst at Columbus State Community College, where she projects revenues and provides strategic support.

Darlene Rogers is YOUR Hometown Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Darlene specializes in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Consulting and makes the ABC's as easy as 1-2-3.Growing up in a small farming community, Darlene has strong values rooted in knowing and helping your neighbors. Where your word means everything and a smile goes a long way.Taking a non-traditional accounting route allows Darlene to be more well-rounded and business-focused. This is what differentiates Darlene from others and makes her the right choice to help you and your business succeed.Having held a variety of positions in business, mostly senior accounting roles, Darlene has a depth of knowledge, having worked in subscription service, construction, hotel/hospitality, and retail/restaurant industries. She received her undergrad from Ohio Dominican University in Business Administration, graduating magna cum laude.Darlene graduated with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2012 and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in October of 2013.https://www.facebook.com/yourhometowncpa Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claraspringer)

If you are a project manager and are currently in the market for a new job, then this podcast is for you. Sheila will discuss best practices to prepare for a project manager interview.Host Ms. Xavier Billingsley | CEO of E.H. Hudson Consulting | Project Management Consulting Services: PMO Consulting | Coaching & Training | Recruitment & Staffingwww.ehhudson.com | www.ehhudsonconsulting.comGuestSheila Oshuntuyi | Founder of Suit Herself Consultingwww.suit-herself.comGuest BioSheila Oshuntuyi is a Corporate Leader with 18+ years of experience with a proven track record of Career Coaching, Mentorship,  *Leadership, Business and IT methodologies.In her career she has coached professionals and provided customers, partners and stakeholders with solutions that have driven business efficiencies. She is a thoughtful leader passionate about purpose and intentional Success.Sheila holds a Leadership Certification from Cornell University. 2 Master Degrees – MBA and MPM from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelors Degree in Business Economics from the University of Illinois in Chicago.She is affluent in various leadership disciplines including *Authenticity *Personal Communication Styles *Emotional Intelligence *Defeating Microaggressions  She also believes that it goes beyond self to reach one's highest potential.“In order to succeed you also require mastery from subject matter experts who are thriving in their own spheres of influence” This is the authenticity of Suit Herself

Live music gives weddings big energy and meets the moment by elevating everything. It has the power to impact your guests in a way they will enjoy and experience a variety of emotions with. When Stephen and Kevin got married they knew live music would be a huge part of their wedding day. For this reason they decided to include a cello trio, a 16 piece orchestra including vocalists, a saxophonist, and a wedding band that sang a large majority of Whitney Houston songs. They wrapped the night with a DJ, giving their guests and themselves the best of all words. Christy connects with Stephen and Kevin as they share what they learned from the experience and what you can do to experience something as dynamic on your wedding day. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools About the Couple Stephen Lawrence currently serves as the manager and violinist of the Piedmont Strings Quartet and has performed for 100's of weddings since he was 16 years old. Stephen also serves as the Director of Orchestral Activities and Department Chair at North Atlanta High School's Fine and Performing Arts Department and on the Atlanta Public Schools Arts Resource Team as the District Orchestra Lead. Kevin Carroll currently serves in a Senior position for an international auditing and accounting firm and is the creator of Carroll Candle Co. and Carroll Real Estate Investments in St. Louis, MO. Kevin is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he earned his Bachelor's degree at Park University in Human Resources with an emphasis in Finance and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Big Takeaways Through Covid, and having to reschedule, the number of guests changed from about 120 to 80. The guest list was definitely different than initially imagined, but it was okay, because everyone that did make it was there to party and have a great time. Live music was such an important part of the equation, especially for Stephen, that they didn't even want to really consider recorded music. They went for the wow factor. Live music from the moment you walked into the space. Musicians and DJs don't want a full list of every song they have to play in exact order. They were able to set particular songs for particular moments of the day, and then the musicians had free range to work within the set parameters/mood. When you are looking for your musicians and choices of certain songs, make sure you go on YouTube and find a version played by strings and see if you actually like it. Sometimes, the song just doesn't sound good with a string quartet or sung in the style of the musician you have. It helps to have an idea of what you are going to get. If you are hiring someone to be the expert on something, let them be. Use the music to set the tone of the wedding. Just because your friend is a great singer, or guitarist, or etc, doesn't mean they are trained or able to perform in the wedding space. If you want to hire a friend, and a professional group, you will need a rehearsal. Links We Referenced instagram.com/sandkforeverandaday piedmontstrings.com instagram.com/carrollcandleco Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Years ago I was at a leadership conference where the speaker asked if everyone in a position of leadership would raise their hands. Later I thought, everyone should have raised their hands. Leadership begins in how we lead ourselves.  Additionally, the lowest level of leadership is for those who lead by their “title. “   Many of the issues leaders face stems from not operating in a way that is congruent with the values they hold. It impacts their ability to lead in a credible way.   In this episode I invited Ted Kulawiak to come back on the show for a second time to talk about some chapters in his new book, “21 Lessons Learned in Leadership” on the ethics and morals of leadership. Our goal was to get you, as a leader, to think about HOW you lead and to challenge yourself to get more from yourself and others so we can all make a positive impact.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:   The tenants of true, actionable leadership Leadership lessons from Gettysburg The place that core values has in your leadership The definition of ethical sales and why it matters Building trust and influence by supporting individual goals A common way leaders compromise relationships What it really means to have someone's back The key to balancing people and profit A compassionate, humanistic approach to leadership during difficult times The big change in how consumers are making decisions about which organizations to support and how that relates to leadership Putting the mental health of your team and your own mental health first The trap many people in corporate America fall into that leads to burnout     Resources:   Book- The Speed of Trust https://tedkaye55.wixsite.com/21lessonslearned https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-kulawiak-695a25180/ https://www.amazon.com/21-Lessons-Learned-Sales-Management/dp/164111827X   Bio:   Ted Kulawiak holds a BS in journalism from Northern Illinois University, and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. After teaching graduate level classes in sales and advertising management for six years at Keller, Ted earned an Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame. He held senior sales leadership and training positions in the advertising and media sales industry, selling television, direct mail, outdoor, and newspaper advertising space over the course of 25 years, the majority of which he spent working for the 3M Company in their national advertising division.   Post advertising career, Ted transitioned to higher education and enjoyed an 18-year career in executive leadership positions, and now serves as the president of Ted Kaye Sales Management Training LLC based in Pflugerville, (Austin) Texas. Previously he was the vice president of enrollment at Westminster College in Missouri, held the same title at Bisk Education, an online program management company in Florida, and also at DeVry, Inc., in Illinois as he led the online admissions efforts for DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, and Chamberlain College of Nursing.  He is the author of “21 Lessons Learned in Sales Management”, and expects his second book, “21 Lessons Learned in Leadership” to be published later this year. 

This week we chat with a new friend and former fellow cohost of the Open Mike Radio Podcast Trinita Coefield. Trinita was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and moved back after completing her undergraduate degree in Justice Studies at North Carolina Wesleyan College and a tour in the USAF where she served as a Mental Health Technician. Upon her arrival back home, she embarked on a civilian career which ultimately led to her decision to obtain her Master's in Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management after which she pursued a career in Project Management. Alongside her career goals, she is also the CEO of Free 2 Flyy Enterprises, LLC and one half of the FlyyLytical Podcast. Inspired by her tour in the USAF and through her own evolution and self-growth, she aims to empower other women to find their authentic, healthiest selves. Believing and understanding that our total health is important, her company has several goals of reaching and teaching women to aspire to reach these goals. We are going to talk Mental Health and dating!! Watch The Blerd Dad Podcast LIVE! Mondays at 8:15PM EST on Facebook: @levelupcomedydc Twitch: @levelupcomedy Twitter: @GinnyMac25 Got an interesting perspective on parenting? Want to nerd out about fatherhood? Need to vent about these damn children? Drop us a line at bookings@levelupcomedy .com #blerddad #blerd #blerdlife #podcast #blerdpodcast #blerddadpodcast #TeamLevelUp #nerdy #BLERDS #dad #dadlife #newdad #newdadlife #comedy #funnydad #levelupcomedy #glennlawrence #fatherhood #blackdads #blackfathers #comedy #parenting #parentingtips #comedian #content #theymademewearit #dating #interracialdating #interracial #relationships #connection #love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Natasha entered into the mortgage industry about 13 years ago because she honestly just needed a job. She started in the closing department and was eager to learn more then became a loan processor which she did for over 12 years. During her 12 years of processing mortgage loans, she had the opportunity to work on many loans for clients and learn a lot about the guidelines and the flow of how mortgage loans work. In October of 2015, Natasha realized that there are so many clients who need my assistance that my true strength was to be a VP of Lending, which is when she became a full time VP of Lending. Natasha entered this business because she's very passionate about real-estate and it is her privilege to offer her clients an excellent home buying experience regardless of the client's purchase price or income status. Natasha loves what she does and works really hard to get deals closed within the time frames expected. Natasha has been a buyer, a seller and a landlord so she knows the importance of every role in the industry and does her best to offer excellent customer service to all her clients. She offers FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo AND Renovation Loans (FHA 203K and Home Style Renovation) and I also offer the Down Payment Assistant Programs available as well as IHDA and the City of Chicago Down Payment Assistance Program. Natasha study's guidelines and is current on updates within the industry, which include guidelines changes. Natasha graduated from Chicago State University where she obtained her Bachelors in Finance. I obtained my MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. I am also a graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business. Natasha is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and is married with two children. Natasha loves traveling to Las Vegas and Miami when she has free time. Natasha was born and raised in Chicago, IL and spend most of her time working and taking my son to baseball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gofishvillage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gofishvillage/support

Chat it up with us. We are talking about being a woman building a business while navigating love! Love can be romantically or self. About Real Chicks Rock - Michelle Dawes Birt Michelle is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Community Service Activist, Philanthropist, Podcaster, Talk Radio Personality, and Professional Mentor in Atlanta, Georgia. Michelle earned her degree in Computer Information Sciences from DeVry University and her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Born in Bronx, New York, Michelle grew up in the Bronx River Housing Projects and was raised by a Jamaican grandmother & mother who taught her so much about being an independent and driven woman. After graduating from DeVry, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. She professionally worked as a Project Manager for companies such as IBM, Coca-Cola, Carter's, Recall (An australian-based company), & Home Depot. Currently, she works as a Project Manager at The Southern Company. Keep up with Real Chicks Rock Website: www.RealChicksRock.com Facebook: Real Chicks Rock Instagram: @RealChicksRock Clubhouse: Real Chicks Rock! PURPLE AND GREEN GALA SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BOP Jewelry & Gifts visit their shop: https://poshmark.com/closet/bopjandg To be a sponsor for the 5th Annual Purple and Green Gala visit OurChildrensStory.org Thank you to our commercial sponsors: www.Instagram.com/JaDoreAwarenessApparel www.Instagram.com/FitmomFitnessSituation Thank you to our Media Outlets https://www.instagram.com/swaghermagazine/ https://www.instagram.com/mscmediallc/ If you'd like to be a guest on the show. Please email LibraJHicks@gmail.com We are always open to a little Chit Chat with those doing phenomenal things in the world. FOLLOW ME, YOUR HOST: LIBRA J. HICKS www.Instagram.com/LibraJHicks WE SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN'S STORY, INC. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY. MAKE YOUR DONATION AT www.OurChildrensStory.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(T.I.A Ep 47). Greta Blash, a Business Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker, provides recommendations for aspiring PM entrepreneurs entering the PM consultancy and training business; lessons learned from implementing CRM and BI systems; the role of the BA on an Agile project; and the prime benefit of being a project manager. Greta also elucidates on how to contend with identifying and managing risks on a project; how PMs can work effectively alongside a PMO; experience teaching at the Keller Graduate School of Management; fundamental skills needed to successfully manage projects; and steps needed to establish an effective Change Control Board (CCB). YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtUTcZu4m_M Greta Blash: Website: https://www.facilitatedmethods.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretablash/ Books: 1) Basics of Good Project Management https://www.amazon.com/Basics-Good-Project-Management-successfully-ebook/dp/B07L4CKKNC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Basic+of+Good+Project+Management%2C+greta+blash&qid=1626315659&sr=8-1; 2) Greta's Notes to ACE the PMP https://www.amazon.com/Gretas-Notes-ACE-PMP-Competencies-ebook/dp/B08VS829YG/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=greta+blash&qid=1626315728&sr=8-2; 3) Greta's Notes to ACE the CAPM https://www.amazon.com/Gtetas-Notes-ACE-CAPM-Competencies-ebook/dp/B08VWJ39V8/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=greta+blash&qid=1626315728&sr=8-4 Sponsored by The Lewis Institute: Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/; Project Leader Courses (60% discount) - https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255 Business Agility Institute: Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence; promo code "analyst" (for 10% discount on annual subscription)

BGBS 071: Maurice Cherry | Creative Strategist | The Restorative Power of Play Maurice Cherry is the creative strategist for CodeSandbox, an online code editor tailored for web applications. Prior to this, he served principal and creative director at Lunch, an award-winning multidisciplinary studio he created in 2008 that helps creative brands craft messages and tell stories for their targeted audiences, including fostering relationships with underrepresented communities. Past clients and collaborators included Facebook, Mailchimp, Vox Media, NIKE, Mediabistro, Site5, SitePoint, and The City of Atlanta. Maurice is a pioneering digital creator who is most well-known for Revision Path™, an award-winning podcast which is the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Other projects of Maurice's include the Black Weblog Awards, 28 Days of the Web, The Year of Tea, and the design anthology RECOGNIZE. Maurice's projects and overall design work and advocacy have been recognized by Apple, Adobe, NPR, Lifehacker, Design Observer, Entrepreneur, AIGA, the Columbia Journalism Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and many other print and digital outlets. Maurice is also an educator, and has built curricula and taught courses on web design, web development, email marketing, WordPress, and podcasting for thousands of students over the past ten years. Maurice is the 2018 recipient of the Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary from AIGA, Creative Loafing Atlanta's 2018 Influentials in the fields of business and technology, was named as one of GDUSA's “People to Watch” in 2018, and was included in the 2018 edition of The Root 100 (#60), their annual list of the most influential African-Americans ages 25 to 45. In previous years, Maurice was awarded as one of Atlanta's “Power 30 Under 30″ in the field of Science and Technology by the Apex Society. He was also selected as one of HP's “50 Tech Tastemakers” in conjunction with Black Web 2.0, and was profiled by Atlanta Tribune as one of 2014's Young Professionals. He is also a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Maurice holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Morehouse College and a Master's degree in telecommunications management from Keller Graduate School of Management. In this episode, you'll learn... As a creative on the web, it's beneficial to stay fluid and agile enough to go where the market goes. It's detrimental to focus on only one specialty because the industry changes so quickly that it may become obsolete. When done correctly, brands can put forth an image that is discordant with people's initial perception of them, through storytelling in marketing. This can draw in an entirely new audience based on the brand's "personality." Podcasting is not as easy as it looks. Everything is deliberate, and a lot of care goes into each episode. Quotes [8:10] It almost is a detriment to be kind of a specialist, because your specialty may end up getting absorbed or may become obsolescent or something like that. So you kind of have to stay fluid and kind of see where different trends are going and see how you can fit in there. [12:45] Brands may try to put forth an image of who they are or who they want to be. And that may not even mesh with how people are thinking about them…but it makes people remember them in a way that perhaps people may not think of, and so they may gain a whole new level of audience just based off of that kind of storytelling and interaction that draws them in to who they are as a brand and what they sort of represent in terms of company values. [1:00:43] I think people will look at the 400 episodes of revision path and just see a monolithic set of people. But I mean, there's so much diversity within the people that I have interviewed, whether it's age diversity, whether it's what they do in the industry, years of experience, there's men, there's women, there's trans folk, there's folks in the US and the Caribbean, throughout Europe, throughout Africa, throughout Asia and Australia. They're everywhere. The thing that sort of ties them all together is they're practicing designers, or they're practicing techies, or they're doing something creative on the web that is worthy of kind of falling into line with everything that I'm doing with revision paths. [1:04:53] I just turned 40 this year. And there's still a lot of things about myself that I feel like I've managed to still keep a very playful spirit and still be able to kind of tap into the restorative power of play, even into the work that I do. I mean, even what I'm doing with creative strategy, it's kind of playing at work a little bit. I get to really dive into myself and come up with inspiring things that we can do and fantastic campaigns that we can execute. Resources Podcast: Revision Path LinkedIn: Maurice Cherry Twitter: @mauricecherry Have a Brand Problem? We can help. Book your no-obligation, 15-minute Wildstory Brand Clarity Call now.  Learn about our Brand Audit and Strategy process Identify if you need a new logo or just a refresh Determine if your business has a branding problem See examples of our work and get relevant case studies See if branding is holding your business back and can help you get to the next level Book Your FREE Brand Clarity Call   Podcast Transcript Maurice Cherry 0:02 And I started doing these long form interviews, maybe about 1500 to 2000 words or so. But it just took so long to put together. I was doing it by myself. And it was someone that actually was a reader of revision path, who one day wrote me and said that she was a fan of revision path as you would really like to be on revision path, but wanted to record a podcast because she had a podcast that she was doing in Chicago. At the time. I'm like, yeah, we can record that's fine. thinking to myself, I have no recording equipment. So we ended up recording our interview, the very first episode of revision path on my mobile phone in a restaurant. Terrible quality. I still keep the episode out. I mean, it's somewhat listable, I guess, I don't know. But that was kind of where the genesis of the podcast started. Marc Gutman 0:54 podcasting from Boulder, Colorado. This is the Baby Got Back story Podcast, where we dive into the story behind the story of today's most inspiring storytellers, creators and entrepreneurs. I like backstories and I cannot lie. I am your host, Marc Gutman, Marc Gutman, and on today's episode of Baby got backstory, we are talking with Maurice cherry, the award winning podcaster, creative strategist, and designer. And before we get into this episode, I feel so lucky that I get to talk to people. And I get to talk to people on this show. And I get to talk to people on this show, and share it with you, the audience. I truly, truly, truly thank you and appreciate you. If you like this show, and want to show your like an appreciation for me or the show, please head over to Apple podcasts or Spotify and give us a five star review and rating. Ratings really do matter. Apple and Spotify use these ratings as part of the algorithm that determines ratings on third charts. And we're human. We like likes and follows and ratings too. So thank you for your reviews. I do appreciate it. Today's guest is Maurice cherri, creative strategist, designer and host of the award winning podcast revision path. past clients and collaborators included Facebook, MailChimp, Vox media nyck Media Bistro site five sitepoint in the city of Atlanta. Maria is a pioneering digital creator, who is most well known for revision path and award winning podcast, which is the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Other projects of maurices include the black weblog awards 28 days of the web, the year of t in the design anthology recognize Murray says projects and overall design work and advocacy have been recognized by Apple, Adobe NPR, life hacker design observer entrepreneur, the AI GA, the Columbia Journalism Review, Forbes Fast Company in many other print and digital outlets. He says the 2018 recipient of the Steven Heller prize for cultural commentary from the AI GA, creative loafing Atlanta's 2018 influentials in the fields of business and technology was named one of GED USA people to watch in 2018. It was included in the 2018 edition of the route 100. He was number 60 and their annual list of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45. In previous years, Maurice was awarded one of Atlanta's power 30 under 30 in the field of science and technology by the apex society. He was also selected as one of HPS 50 tech tastemakers in conjunction with black web to Dotto. It was profiled by Atlanta Tribune is one of 2014 young professionals. He is also a member of the International Academy of digital arts and sciences. And this is his story. I am here with Maurice cherry who is a creative strategist, designer and podcaster. You may know him from his very popular podcast revision path, and that's because they just recorded their 400th episode which is a major, major milestone Marie's Welcome to the baby. Got back History podcast. Maurice Cherry 5:01 Thank you so much for having me, Mark, this is great. Marc Gutman 5:04 That's so great to have you here. Why don't we just hop right into it? I mean, you, you have this varied what I'd call a hybrid background of creative strategist designer podcaster. Like, how did that come to be like, like, how do you make that all work in today's environment? Maurice Cherry 5:24 You know, I'm kind of still trying to figure that out myself. I'm lucky to be able to kind of remain a bit fluid and hybrid in some sorts as it relates to my skill set, which allows me to kind of go where the market goes, but I mean, my background, I have a undergraduate degree in mathematics. my graduate degree is in telecommunications, management's. I've worked in media, I've worked in web, I've worked with nonprofits, I've worked with tech startups, I've had my own business for nine years. So I've done a little bit of everything and a lot of different places. And I've had the opportunity to work with everyone from, you know, startup founders and entrepreneurs to like, captains of industry at fortune 100 companies. So I've kind of been a little all over the place. And like I said, being able to remain fluid has helped me as things have changed in the market. I mean, I started off working for companies here, I'm in Atlanta, Georgia, I started off working for companies here and then quit the last place I was working out, which was at&t and working as a senior web designer, started my own studio did that for nine years, sort of wound that down and then jump back into working for places design working for tech startups. And just kind of going from there. Yeah, and Marc Gutman 6:40 you use that word, fluid and fluidity. And you know, the old way of doing things used to be very specialized used to be very siloed not not bouncing between disciplines. Why do you think it's important to to be fluid in in your skill set in your career? What advantage is that given you, Maurice Cherry 7:01 um, for me, the advantage that it's given is being able to have the perspective to see where commonalities lie, as the market, or as you really the industry sort of changes. I mean, when I first came about on the web, you were either a web designer, a web developer, or a webmaster, like those are kind of the three particular titles that you had. And now you've got all different types of product designers and UX designers and things like that, despite the fact that there are new titles and the way that things have changed. There's still some sort of common threads between a lot of these different types of titles. And even as companies have come along and introduced new types of technology into the world, which therefore mean that there are new types of people that work on these things. Like, there's conversation designers, there's mixed reality designers like you know, a couple of weeks ago, I was first introduced to the metaverse, which sounds like something you'd hear in like a 90s sci fi afternoon kids show her something. So there's so many Tell that to say that the market and the industry changes so much, it almost is a detriment to be kind of a specialist, because your specialty may end up getting, you know, absorbed or may become obsolescent or something like that. So you kind of have to stay fluid and kind of see where different trends are going and see how you can fit in there. Marc Gutman 8:29 Yeah, and I want to be a part of the metaverse like that sounds awesome. I don't even know what that is. But I want to like tell people that I am part of the metaverse or that I work in the metaverse, that'd be great. And it's really interesting because the person that introduced us, Douglas Davis, who is appeared on this show, he was talking about something really, really similar in his conversation, his interview, which was a lot of what we're doing today hasn't been invented yet. Right? And we're kind of in this next wave of, of that. And so he gave the example back when he was starting out, like no one had really invented, like how to build web pages and websites. And so it was real time, right? And then we started to grow up in no one had invented how to be an expert on Twitter when Twitter first came out, we all just kind of did it, you know. And now you know, what I'm hearing you say is that business is again, moving technology is moving so fast. And it's you know, they're intertwined, right Business and Technology and it's moving so quickly, that you have to be fluid that you have to be nimble, and you have to be kind of you can't be an expert at anything, if anything because it's moving so fast, but what you probably can be is a really good thinker and a really good strategist in order to bring all these disciplines together. Did I didn't get that right. Maurice Cherry 9:52 Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I mean, the the beauty of my particular title of being a creative strategist Is that no matter what business that I'm put in, I'm still able to kind of function because what I do, but one of the top one of the things that I'm sort of tasked to do is kind of be a company's in house creative experts. So I'm working across teams to discover opportunities for storytelling. I'm working maybe with a marketing team on campaigns, I'm working with a sales team on ways that they can reach new audiences. So I can kind of be very flexible, you know, no matter what sort of business that I'm putting in, which is pretty good. Marc Gutman 10:31 Yeah. And that sounds like awesome, like, I hear you talk. And I'm like, wow, I want to be a creative strategist, you know, how, you know? How does that show up in business? are more and more businesses recognizing the need for it? And what really is the the, the impetus for bringing on a creative strategist? Like why? Why do they say like, hey, Maria, we need you to come in and help us out. Maurice Cherry 10:55 In my experience has mostly been when it's boiled down to needing help with storytelling, or with some sort of brand awareness or brand campaign strategy tends to be tied. In my experience, that strategy has tended to be tied to branding fairly easily. So say, at the past few places that I've worked at, I've done a lot of sort of brand centric work with what they're doing in order to take the story of what their business is, and what it is that they're trying to sort of put forth to their customers. And then really kind of, I don't know, tell that in a way that their audience would find compelling or that potential audiences may find compelling. And that could be video, that could be a podcast, that could be a really well done marketing campaign. It could be a drip campaign of newsletters, it could be a series of white papers, it can really sort of manifest in a number of different ways, depending on who we're trying to reach and what the story is that we're trying to tell. Marc Gutman 11:51 Yeah. And so as I think about it, I mean, I get excited about this idea of creative strategist and working at a brand level across departments, because that's typically where we run into problems, right, is that this type of initiative is siloed, into the marketing department into the creative department. And so having that influence across departments is really, you know, what I see is the magic of this type of work. But when you were, in your experience, when you look at this, what do brands that get this right? Like, what do they do? What are you seeing them do to get this this type of work? Right? Maurice Cherry 12:31 One thing I'm seeing is that they're doing a lot of listening, they're listening to their audience there, whether that's through social media, or through any sort of, you know, other channel or back channel, they're listening to what their audience is telling them. Oftentimes, brands may try to put forth an image of who they are or who they want to be. And then that may not even mesh with how, you know, people are thinking about them. Sometimes that works to a brand's advantage. Sometimes it doesn't. I think we've mostly seen this on social media, where you see brands like, Oh, God, what's a good brand that that's kind of subversive stay comes. The stake of his brand, for example, is weirdly stoic and philosophic. On Twitter, which you would not associate with a brand of like frozen meat products, like, why are they so deep right now, I don't understand this. But it makes people remember them in a way that perhaps, you know, people may not think of steak gums. And so they may gain a whole new level of audience just based off of that kind of storytelling and interaction that draws them in to like, who they are as a brand, and what they sort of represent in terms of company values. And such, I certainly thinks that as social media has grown as that and and as more people have tapped into social media, they're kind of starting to hold brands accountable a lot for the causes that they find the people that they hire, a number of companies get taken the task for these sorts of things that have nothing to do with their actual product at all. But if you're hiring someone who might be unknown abuser, for example, that's going to look bad on the brand. Or if you know your your company is funding a politician that might be taken away, or might be funding voting rights or something well taken away voting rights or something like that. These are the kinds of things that people are now keyed into. And they're looking at brands to kind of be these while they're there. They're wanting to make sure that the brands that they support with their dollars are also kind of, you know, in accordance with their values as well. Marc Gutman 14:37 Absolutely. And it's, it's crazy and amazing at the same time to me, I mean, I love the amount of power that consumers have on brands at the same time. Everybody has a voice right? And so how can brands even navigate all this? pressure and criticism to be something Different, right? You can't You can't please everybody all of the time, like, where do you see the challenges for brands in this new landscape? Maurice Cherry 15:09 I mean, I think the biggest challenge that happens is just making sure that you are being consistent with your voice. Often times I've seen brands try to like adopt a certain kind of you know, cheeky haha Twitter voice or whatever, that may be completely discordant with how they treat employees or, or you know how they treat customers or something like that. This is particularly the case I've seen with a lot of tech startups that try to like get in on certain little you know, punny things that are happening. But then something hits the verge where they mistreated a number of employees or something like that. And it's like, oh, you can't be you can't be cheeky and sarcastic on Twitter, and then you're treating your employees like crap, you know, behind the scenes. So I think love just trying to be consistent throughout everything that you're doing is one thing that that companies should think about as they kind of navigate the space, I would, I would also say, you know, it helps to just be agile and nimble, because sometimes these you know, if a certain catastrophe befalls a brand, sometimes it happens completely out of the blue for something they don't even know about. So, for example, say, a company has a particular actor or actress as a spokesperson. And this actor or actress did something on Instagram. Well, the first thing people are going to do, yes, they're going to take that particular actor or actress to task, but then they're also going to take the company to task and think, Oh, well, is this the kind of person that you want speaking for your product? And now it's like, oh, now we have to kind of go into crisis mode, and figure out how do we either distance ourselves from this? Or say, Yes, we are a part of what it is that this actor actress is about, here's what we're doing, as a company or as a brand to support them. So it's, it's tricky, but you have to kind of be, you know, pretty nimble to these sorts of things, because they can happen really out of the blue. Marc Gutman 17:08 Yeah, and there's a lot going on. And so, you know, it really lays out the, you know, the the framework for why a company might need a creative strategist. Yeah, there. It's not just this omni directional unit, or is it? I mean, I guess it'd be one directional conversation. It's not a one way conversation, right, this massive dialogue, and there's comments and insights and, and opinions, ping pong all over from every direction, and to really have someone at a higher level thinking like, how are we going to manage this conversation as something that is no longer a luxury for brands, but really a necessity? Maurice Cherry 17:44 Yeah, there's a lot of thought that has to go into so many things, the imagery that you use the hashtags that you use, the colors that you're using, all of that ends up sort of falling under the purview, usually of creative strategist. And I will say, you know, a lot of advertising firms employ creative strategist as well. So they know fully kind of what it means to have someone that's really thinking about the brand from like this 360 view, but also from this bird's eye view of being able to zoom out and really see all parts of where a particular campaign or something may touch, and realize those sort of points where something may go wrong, or maybe misconstrued and try to figure out a way to kind of circumvent that or fix that issue, you know, so it doesn't occur. Marc Gutman 18:29 Yeah. And so switching gears a little bit, you mentioned that you're in Atlanta. Now. Is that where you grew up? Maurice Cherry 18:35 No, I grew up originally in Selma, Alabama. But I've been here in Atlanta now for a little over 20 years. Now. I came here in 1999. So I've been here for what that's 21 years or something like that. I've been here longer than I've been in Alabama. Marc Gutman 18:56 Well, looking back to Alabama, assuming that you were there when you know, Murray was a young Murray's, like eight years old and you're hanging out. And were you there in Selma when you were eight? Maurice Cherry 19:06 Yeah, yeah, I grew up there. went to elementary, middle and high school there. Cool. Cool. So Marc Gutman 19:11 eight year old Morrison, did he think he was going to be a creative strategist? Maurice Cherry 19:18 I'm pretty sure eight year old Mario had no idea what a creative strategist was. I think eight year old Mario is probably either wanted to be a firefighter. I have an uncle, that's a fire chief. Or probably a writer. Probably one of those two is when I probably wanted to be at that age. Marc Gutman 19:37 Then I was gonna ask, but a writer might fill in this answer. So did you have a tendency towards either creativity or strategy or both? or What were you into at that age and as you started to matriculate through through the years and sama Maurice Cherry 19:54 Oh my god, eight years old. I really was into writing. I mean, that sounds like such an old hobby for a kid but I had been writing probably since around, let's see eight years old. What's that like, second grade, second, third grade, something like that. I have been writing since first grade like stories and also drawing along with them. I have an older brother, he's four years older. And he's really like, the super visual creative in the family, he paints he draws he sculpts. I mean, he's, he's a fantastic artist. And I remember growing up wanting to be like him, but I could not draw, I could do like little stick figures or whatever. I would say my work was very abstract at that age when I look back on it now. But I would draw that I would write these stories that would correspond with the drawings. And I remember, my teachers would give us this sheet of paper where it's like, blank on top, and then there's ruled lines on the bottom. And so you draw whatever top the picture or what have you. And then you write your story. Down below, I remember doing a lot of those, I have a whole, like binder full of those in my storage unit from when I was a kid, like just doing a ton of writing and drawing and exploring, I guess, I mean, trying to explore my creativity in that rather limited space. I mean, Soma is a is a very small town in South Central Alabama, most people know about it from the civil rights movement. I can tell you growing up there as a kid, I mean, it's the country, it's not super fun. Like, there's not, there's no, you know, big amusement parks, or movie theaters and things like that, that you would, you know, kind of hang out and do stuff with as a kid. So it was very much, you having to kind of find your own entertainment, maybe you're hanging out with other kids, maybe you're at home. A lot of people would be in church, because almost a big church town is like 100 plus churches there. So that's usually kind of what you were doing. You were trying to find something to do. Maybe watch TV, let's see eight years old that I haven't intended. I probably had an intent though back then also. So I was most likely playing Super Mario Brothers or pro wrestling. Probably pro wrestling, I was probably star man in pro wrestling back then. Marc Gutman 22:17 Good, good hobby, good hobby. And you mentioned that you know, you were creative with words, your brother visually creative. Were your parents creative? Did they instill this in your Where'd that come from? Maurice Cherry 22:32 Um, no, they're not creative at all. Let me let me take them. I mean, I think you know, as I think parents have to be creative to some capacity, just dealing with children, but they weren't in particularly creative fields. My dad at the time, was an engineer at GE, working on plastics. And my mom was working at the local community college as a lab assistant in the biology department. So they were very much like in the sciences kind of feel. So not a lot of, you know, creativity there, I would imagine, but I did have the opportunity at times to maybe go like with my dad to work or maybe go up my mom to work and like, see where they work and like, see the machines and see the lab equipment and all that sort of stuff, at least get interested in it like, like, know that this is like a possibility for me, perhaps but no one say anything creative. Like we don't think like someone doesn't have any, at least not to my recollection, any art museums or, or anything like that, where you would go and like be overwhelmed with visual creative inspiration. At that age, maybe probably when I was a little older, I certainly remember getting a lot of visual and creative inspiration from magazines. So I think probably when I was maybe about 10, or 11 or so I remember us getting maybe I had to be old enough that maybe I was a teenager at this point. But we would get subscriptions to like zillions magazine, which was Consumer Reports. They had this like kids vertical that they called zillions. And I remember we would get vive magazine and source the source magazine and stuff like that. So I'm gonna get visual inspiration from magazines a lot. Growing up, Marc Gutman 24:18 what an awesome like, sub brand for kids zillions like Maurice Cherry 24:23 yeah, I don't know, if they do that anymore. It was it was like they were teaching kids how to be like, responsible consumers. So they would like for example, talk about fruit juice and say how most fruit juice is not made of actual juice. If you check the labels, it's actually more you know, it's actually water and sugar and all this sort of stuff. So they were kind of like teaching you how to, you know, be a good consumer as a kid. It was like, it was like a kid's magazine about money, which was very interesting. Marc Gutman 24:52 That's so cool. I love it. And as you got older and as you got into high school was this creative like writing And in this creative outlet, was that still coming out of you? Or what were your interests at that time? Maurice Cherry 25:06 It was, I mean, I was all over the place for people that knew me in high school, I was all over the place I was writing. Let's see, I think I was in eighth grade or so. And I started taking college English courses in writing. So I was like, always writing something writing poems and like, getting published and stuff. But also right around seventh or eighth grade, I discovered music. And I discovered why once I discovered music, we had a band in middle school. And I wanted to join the band because the band could get out of sixth and seventh period. And I'm like, Well, I want to get out of 67 period. How do I make that happen? And they had like this open session where you, you know, go to the band room and you choose the instrument like, I remember going in and the band director, Mr. Ruffin would say, like, you know, you choose the instrument and turn the instrument will choose you like you just pick the one that you think you'll do best on it. I really wanted to play trumpet. I was like, yeah, I'm gonna play trumpet, but the mouthpiece was just too small. I just couldn't get the right on the shore. And then my band director switched me over to trombone. And that was like a match made in heaven. That was perfect. So I played music, from seventh grade all the way through high school, all the way through college, all throughout my 20s. I played trombone, in marching bands, and jazz bands and like, house bands, at clubs and all sorts of stuff. So in high school, I was doing music, I was writing. Also just doing class, I was kept in the math club. I was sort of all over the place in high school, doing a lot of different things. I was really though getting more into music, because I'm with the marching band. My band director also allowed me to kind of try my hand at composing. So I would like listen to songs like mostly songs from video games, I would listen to songs like say the fanfare from Final Fantasy when you beat an enemy. And I would say, Okay, how can I turn this into like four parts for trombone. So that means me sitting down on my keyboard, and like, dissecting out each part, and then go into my section, and then we practice it. And then we take it to the game, and we play it at the game and stuff like that. So I got a chance to really sort of cut my teeth with doing a bit of like arranging and composing there. And then my band director also introduced me to so much good music, mostly, like Earth, Wind and Fire. And he was a big Earth Wind and Fire fan. So he introduced me to like their whole catalogue at the time. And we were also playing some popular songs from off the radio. See, this was 95. So we were playing. Like, this is how we do it. For montell Jordan, water runs dry boys to man that might have been 96. But like, we were playing like radio hits, but then also playing like these, you know, well known songs from like the 70s and 80s from Earth, Wind and Fire and stuff. So I was I was all over the place in high school. I really was like, I was always doing something different mostly with the band, though. I think most people knew me for that. But also, I was just like, in class and making A's and you know, it was I, I really enjoyed high school. I enjoy high school a lot. Marc Gutman 28:23 Yeah, and are you still skilled and playing the trombone. Maurice Cherry 28:29 I haven't played the trombone and over 10 years, so I don't know, I would imagine, it's probably just like picking up, you know, like riding a bike, I would suppose because the trombone, unlike other brass instruments has no keys. And so it's just one long, interconnected tube. And it's there's only seven positions to the trombone are not marked either. So you have to know them just by memory. And you have to get the note right really by ear. So like this a lot of like active listening as you're playing. And because you're sort of like varying the length of air in this long tube as you're playing. You don't have a lot of room for error. But you also have a lot of room for improvisation, because you can easily slide in between notes without having to exactly know, the right fingering to get there, you can just get there based on how it sounds. And so like even doing something as simple as the chromatic scale, which you know, takes into account all the flats and sharps, you're just going up and down the slide. And so if you hit an F, then you know, if I need to get down to a flat, I just keep sliding down until I get there. So you sort of in your mind, you know, kind of the connective tissue between the notes that you have to reach. So I say like trombone is easy to pick up but hard to master. Because you have to be thinking about all of that while you're playing. So sad. Marc Gutman 29:49 I thought you would be the first guest that we would have on the Baby Got Back story podcast that would break out the trombone and it doesn't sound like you have one within arm's reach right now. I'll give you I'll give you a pass on that. But Maurice Cherry 30:02 I saw I saw my trombone when I was 30. Because I was like, I'm gonna hang it up because I really wanted to focus on, like, at the time, like, focus on my career and on tech and stuff, and I couldn't be playing, you know, like pickup songs and stuff like that, like I was a session musician for a while about 20s. Like, it's it's fun until it's not, you know, like, it's just not stable. And I don't know, I wonder what I wonder who I would have been if I kept up with it, though. Yeah, I still have kind of in the back of my mind. Like when all this tech stuff is said and done. To start my own Afro Cuban jazz, big bands. That may still happen. Like when I turned 50 maybe I'll I'll make that happen. I don't know. But it's in the cards. Marc Gutman 30:49 The future vision and you know, who knows, maybe we can get a crowdfunding campaign going for Murray's here to get them a new trombone? It's Yeah, seems like you should, you should be playing the trumpet, trombone, and you shouldn't be, shouldn't be selling your trombone. But as you were growing up in so many getting into high school, what do you think you were going to do? I mean, I see that you went to Morehouse, and I'm sure your parents were very proud. Where are they? What were their hopes and dreams for you? And what did you think you were going to do with your life as you were starting to get a little older, and, you know, into high school and looking into college? Maurice Cherry 31:24 So I, this is so interesting, and I don't know if this will make your viewers angry or not, or jealous, I don't know. But like, I was not thinking about, the only thing I was really thinking about at that age was getting out of Selma. That was like, my number one. Main imperative is like, get out of this town. This is a small town, I mean, to kind of give you some context with this. I mean, I came about in the generation right after, like civil rights movement, Bloody Sunday, all that sort of stuff. And so the city itself already has this, like, deep, like, just ghost of history about it everywhere that you go. I mean, Selma itself is a very haunted town, like there's a number of haunted houses and things of that nature, but like to live that close to history, and then also be so detached from the rest of the world is a very eerie feeling. I think about that, in hindsight, you know, growing up, like I really did not know, much of the world outside of Selma, until I left. And I think about well, who would I have been if I stayed there? Like I probably would have, you know, I don't know that a pastor or something. I don't know, who knows. But it's such a small, insular type of community. And it's very easy to like stay in that and never change and never go anywhere and never experienced anything new. For me, the main thing I wanted to do was just get out of Selma. So the reason I say this is because I didn't really have a plan as to what I wanted to do. My plan was just how do I get out of here? What what way do I make that happen? I don't care what the way is, it just has to happen. And so in seventh grade, I remember being part of the, I think it was called the Duke talent identification program, or tip for short. And what they will do is they will take like, high achieving middle schoolers, and you would spend a weekend at Duke University. And then they would also give you an opportunity to take one of the like, standardized tests early being the LSAT, or the a CT. So seventh grade, I took the a CT, and I scored a 30 on it. Now, I think the AC T goes up to a 36. So 30 out of 36 was very good that I think that's like analog to maybe like a high 1400 or low 1500. On the SSAT like it's pretty good. So when I took that in seventh grade, that pretty much wrote my ticket to any school that I wanted to go to. I didn't think at all about like, Oh, I'm really want to go to these colleges, so I have to apply or I really wanted colleges were coming to me. I didn't have to do it. And I don't mean to sound like a bragging sort of way. But I mean, you know, my mom wanted she tell you to like colleges, were contacting us left and right, sending us all sorts of materials. And I was really for me to just think, Oh, well, where do I want to go. And I didn't want to stay in Alabama. Because again, my thing was like I wanted to get out of Selma, but really, I just wanted to get out of like the state and experience something new. But my mom was very much like you know, wherever you go, I'm not getting on a plane. So you have to go somewhere close. Like you have to be still in the south because I'm not getting on a plane. I'm not taking a bus anywhere. It has to be fairly close. And Morehouse ended up being the choice because they came to me on my senior awards day and presented me with two full scholarships, which was more than any other The school had presented me with at the time and I mean, like every major school in Alabama and presented it was like a full ride or something. But I didn't want to go to like, no, no shade to the University of Alabama. I don't want to go to the University of Alabama. I didn't want to go to Auburn. I didn't want to go to Alabama State, no snow shade. The Alabama State. I didn't want to go there. But Morehouse came and Morehouse has this big reputation. And people are like, Oh, well, Martin Luther King went to Morehouse. And, you know, I should go to Morehouse. And I'm like, you know what, I should go to Morehouse. I want to go to Morehouse. And part of the reason of going was one, I knew that was a quick ticket out of out of Selma, but that also, and I think anyone who grew up in the south, probably in the 80s, and 90s, that wasn't near a big city, came to Atlanta at some point, like, there was a field trip to Six Flags, it was all your your class, they were on sa t we're going to Six Flags like everything was going to Six Flags. So there were always all these trips to Atlanta. And Atlanta was always sort of the destination, I think for a lot of us because it was the nearest really big city. Plus around that time. I mean, Atlanta in the 90s was a magical place. I mean, yes, you have the Olympics, but you also had freakness. So you've got like this combination of all this electricity happening in the city. And it was just the place like Atlanta was just the place to be. And so I'm thinking, well, if I can go to Atlanta, and it's a free ride, and I don't have to pay it, my parents will have to pay. Yeah, we'll do it. Let's do Atlanta. And so Morehouse ended up being the choice for me. I didn't even apply to Morehouse, they came to me. And, and the rest is history. Marc Gutman 36:44 A common question I get all the time is Mark, can you help me with our brand? Yes, we help companies solve branding problems. And the first step would be to schedule a no obligation brand clarity call, we'll link to that in the show notes, or head over to wildstorm comm and send us an email, we'll get you booked right away. So whether you're just getting started with a new business, or whether you've done some work and need a refresh, or whether you're a brand that's high performing and wants to stay there, we can help. After you book, your brand clarity call, you'll learn about our brand audit strategy process will identify if you need a new logo or just a refresh, will determine if your business has a branding problem. And you'll see examples of our work and get relevant case studies. We'll also see if branding is holding your business back and can help you get to the next level. So what are you waiting for, build the brand you've always dreamed of. Again, we'll link to that in the show notes. or head over to wildstorm comm and send us an email. Now back to the show. All I could think about when you were talking about music in Atlanta in the 90s was salt and pepper. So that's what it triggered for me. But so you went to Morehouse and sounds like you know, first and foremost, you're like a lot of young people. You're like, I just want to go someplace, I just want to change my life. I just want to start my life, you know, and kind of figure things out. When you got to Morehouse, what did you think you were going to do with with yourself? Maurice Cherry 38:30 Oh, my goodness, you know, I'm gonna be completely honest with you, Mark, I had no plans in college. I'm telling you that back then I didn't plan anything. I was such a easy going go with the flow kind of person to kind of give you a sense of that. I graduated from high school in late May of 1999. And then two weeks later, I packed up moved everything and went somewhere else because the the program that I was a part of for my scholarship, had a summer program is called project space. So I was at Morehouse in June of 99. Like, it was such a magical feeling. I'm like I'm in this big city, by myself. No one can tell me what to do. I could do whatever I want. But of course, it's still like within the confines of college and you have to kind of be, you know, aware of your surroundings. Morehouse is in that it's not in the best neighborhood. I mean, certainly back then it was it was not that great. It's probably better now. But back then it was a pretty rough neighborhood that the school was in so they really wanted to make sure that we stayed on campus where it was safe and not venture out into the neighborhood. But we could easily like catch a bus to the train station and like, go to all parts of the city where the train would go and so you know, the city kind of ended up being like our oyster but when I got there, I mean, I had no plans. I was in the summer program. And we were taking oh my goodness, we were taking like calculus two courses and we were taking care computer programming courses and Spelman, the program that we had on the head of cohort at Spelman College, which is the all female college that's across the street from Morehouse, which is all male college. And so we will take classes together with the girls from Spelman, we would hang out together. But mostly everything we did was kind of in and around. And on campus, like there wasn't a lot of off campus kind of stuff. Except for the people who were from Atlanta who could, you know, like, they could like get in their car, like take us somewhere, like take it to the grocery store or something like that. But they were they really highly discouraged us from going out and about in the city. And then once the school year started proper, I mean, I was just trying everything that I could like I was meeting new people that were into different things that was sort of my first real deep introduction to like anime, and trans music. Was that Morehouse, I was, like I mentioned, I was also still playing trombone. Just like discovering different things and different people, honestly, I mean, I'm just coming from Alabama, just being like this country bumpkin. Like now I'm all of a sudden, meeting all these people from the Caribbean, and from other parts of the country, and like, you know, them being really proud of where they're from, and their culture and everything like that. And so, just getting introduced to so many different things at once made it really, really hard to like, focus, like, I'll be honest, I almost almost flunked out. Freshman year, like first semester was, I was lost in the sauce. As I was going out to the clubs, I was hanging out late. I was getting back to the dorm room 234 in the morning for and then like sleeping for a few hours and then have an eight o'clock, Cal three class like I was reckless. I was so reckless freshman year, and it caught up to me to the point where I ended up getting evicted from my dorm. I was homeless for a slight bit like about a week or two, and then ended up getting placed into another dorm. And then that ended up being like a weird kind of situation, because the rd was kind of a creepy, like kind of a creepy guy, and got moved to another dorm. And then that was weird because my roommate in that dorm clearly had been suffering physical abuse from his roommate, and was very like, I don't know, very jumpy, like, anytime I will come around. And he's like, oh, like, don't you know, don't look at me that way, don't you know or something like that. So freshman year was a lot, at least the first half of freshman year was a lot. During that time. One thing I would say that was like, the stabilizing force outside of my classes was that I had joined a website and started working for them. So there was a website called college club calm. I don't know if people remember college club. And it was sort of like a precursor to Facebook. And basically, every college had their own campus on college club. And you could upload pictures. Every person had like a college club email, and they had this number that you could call that would read your email to you over the phone. There was live chat. I mean, comms club was lit. I mean, they ended up going bankrupt. for good reason. I think at one point, they were giving away like $10,000 a week to people, they were really just like that early, calm money was coming in. But I worked for college club as a campus representative first at Morehouse, and then for the entire Atlanta University Center. So I had three or four other people under me. And we had devised the system. Why am I telling this might be illegal actually know what comes out of the system? Well, that's fine. So we had devised a system where we basically would get paid from college club for every account that was created after every photo that we uploaded. So one of my good friends, good good friends, Chris wrote this macro that would allow us to basically just like dump a bunch of photos into a folder, and they would automatically get uploaded to college club. And so we would get, you know, money for that. And then he also came up with this other macro that will automatically create accounts. So we had these cameras, we have these huge Sony mavica cameras that actually were so big, you had to put a floppy disk in it for storage, like three and a quarter floppy disk. And we would go and take pictures and swap out the disk. And then at the end of the night, we would dump everything into this Network Folder. We run the macro, the macro would upload the stuff from the Network Folder, we would literally be making money while we slept. I mean I was making at that point. roughly about $4,000 a month. Marc Gutman 44:46 Pretty good for a college kid. Maurice Cherry 44:48 This is this is my This was my, like second half of freshman year and I mean, we did not know how to act with that with that much money we were just doing just spending money on just the dumbest stupid shit just like, go to Linux and like, you know, buy a whole bunch of people's stuff in the food court or just buying like extravagant clothes. And so I mean, in hindsight, just dumb, dumb stuff. But at the time, you know, you're 19 was 19 then trying to think now I was 18 and I was 18 then, and just like have money hand over fist. It was it was ridiculous. Um, eventually college club ended up going bankrupt. And so that job didn't last too long. But for the time that we had it, it was great. And so yeah, I didn't really have ambition. My freshman year, I was too busy having fun. Like, we would go out to the strip and take pictures and like, and then I mean, I guess I kind of have to set the scene here. I mean, so the Atlanta University Center is six colleges. It's Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark, Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, they entered the interdenominational theological center and Morehouse School of Medicine. So like six schools, all together and like this one huge meta campus. And now the schools kind of have their own like, sort of divisions like Spellman, for example, has a huge wall around and it's basically like fort Spellman. But the other colleges, you can easily walk between and through and everything like that. And so the connective kind of tissue between the main colleges is this long brick thoroughfare called the strip. And it's basically just for walking. So like, you know, cars were coming up and down, it was just, you could walk, there were benches, there were booths, all sort of stuff. So you could hang out all day on the strip, and like, people watch, then walk down to seagulls and like, get some wings and then go sit on the bench and listen to some music and then go to the bookstore, go to the library, like everything was just connected in this big, almost like a marketplace. And then on Fridays, at the very end of the strip at Spelman, they would open their gates and you could go into Spelman to their lower courtyard that they called lower manly, and they had market Friday, and they would be DJs. there and dance. I mean, it was so much fun, that you didn't think about class, like class was almost like, why would I go to class, but I could just hang out on the strip all day, you know. So that was very easy. That first year as a freshman and you have money to it was very easy to just get completely sidetracked. And I completely fell deep into all of that. Well, Marc Gutman 47:37 and as we know, Time marches on. And it sounds like you know, had a very similar experience. I went crazy my freshman year and pulled it together primarily because my parents told me I had no choice. It was gonna be big trouble if I didn't. But Time marches on, and you get through Morehouse and like, how did you start a career in creativity and strategy Maurice Cherry 48:00 that really kind of came about almost as a almost as circumstance. So and I'll try to fast forward through, like past like post college on but so I graduated from Morehouse, I didn't have anything lined up like I'm to be completely honest. When I graduated, I had no plans whatsoever, partially because our scholarship program, they pulled the funding from it in 2001, because of 911. So they pulled funding from that and funding went to which was then created the Homeland Security Department. So we didn't have funding to kind of continue out what we thought the end result of our internships and stuff was going to be so with my scholarship program, basically, I would intern for two years for NASA. And then after that, we would get placed at a NASA facility. So in my mind, I'm like, as long as I keep Baba 3.0 I got a job at NASA. So that's all I have to do. jr came along and completely dashed all of that. And so by the time I graduated, I had nothing lined up. I was working at the Woodruff Arts Center, selling tickets to the symphony, and to the art museum into the theater, just like you know, selling old patriots tickets and stuff like that. And they took away the calculator at my station because I had a math degree, which was kind of degrading but whatever. Did that for a little while, left that job, worked at autotrader. Like, as a dealer concierge is basically just like a glorified customer service rep. Did that for a while, quit that job. And then on a whim, I found in the back of our local weekly newspaper, creative loafing. I found a listing to become an electronic media specialist for the state of Georgia, applied for it on a whim, got the job. I worked for there for about a year and a half left went to at&t as a junior designer. What worked my way up to being a senior designer left there in 2008. After Obama got elected, I started my own studio. I did my studio for nine years. And I would say that was kind of the genesis of this whole creative strategy career. Because even though I had my studio where I was doing web design and graphic design and email marketing and stuff like that, I really was able to branch out and do a lot of other creative stuff like I was able to do. Like DNI consulting for tech companies, like I did that for Vox media. For a while I did that with Netflix for a short period of time, did a lot of writing still, like I was still writing during that time. So I wrote four sight points. And for psych five, and I wrote for media B's show for a while I taught classes at the Bri and at Savannah College of Art and Design, I did a lot of different stuff in the studio. And so because I was doing all these different things, like I was gaining all this knowledge and other parts of the, you know, the business and the really in other parts of the industry, and was able to really kind of bring it all together. So by the time I Wow, my studio down in 2017, I knew that there was more that I wanted to do that I couldn't accomplish and sort of the current state that the studio was in. Also the market was changing, like, bespoke web design was sort of going out as more people started to use kind of drag and drop options like a Squarespace or Wix or something like that. So it made more sense for me to kind of phase out of that market and get more into the actual like, strategy portion of it. Because now there are these tools that allow me that allow people to do the things they would pay a designer to do. But the tools don't really give you the strategy behind why you would use certain things or something like that. And so I tried to kind of brand myself more in this strategy route. As I wind my studio down, um, at the end of 2017, I started at a tech startup, or there's a tech company at that time called Fog Creek software as starting, they're just kind of doing content marketing and getting a sense of the business and what they were doing. As I stayed there, they switched over to become the startup called glitch. And then as they were growing, and they look, we're looking to me, as someone that sort of had this thought leadership that was built up to this point, I was able to then kind of come in on a strategy aspect, and then help out with, you know, bizdev opportunities or partnerships or, you know, things of that nature. And so that really kind of set the stage for me to take all of the cumulative knowledge that I gained throughout my studio time and even the time prior to that working for companies and use that to kind of be this this sort of creative thought leadership at a company that needed it at the time. Marc Gutman 52:44 And when did revision path come about? Like how did you get into podcasting? Because it 400 episodes, I'm guessing you were a bit of an early adopter? Maurice Cherry 52:55 Yeah. So I started podcasting, initially in 2005. So I have old shows that will never see the light of day. I have old old shows from back then. And Atlanta, to its credit actually had a very vibrant podcasting. Community back then we had this thing called the Georgia Podcast Network that was put on by this couple rusty and Amber. And I mean, that was big for maybe about five or six years, there were meetups and things of that nature. And it was mostly Georgia, but also included like South Carolina, Tennessee, kind of like that tri state area. So I have been doing podcasting for a while but never really looked at it as a viable thing, then it was sort of this first wave of podcasting. Because, really, it wasn't something that caught on then like people were more so starting to latch on to video. During that time, it wasn't about, oh, we're gonna listen to this podcast. And even then what podcast were normally was just stuff that was on the radio that they didn't put out as an mp3. So like, The New York Times, NPR, etc, would have these little shows. And that's how you sort of picked up on like maybe a radio show that you've missed, you can subscribe to the podcast, which is really just that day is episode that they downloaded and made into an mp3 or whatever. I first started doing revision path in 2013. And at that time, it wasn't a podcast, it was gonna be just an online magazine. I wanted to do something which showcased what black designers and developers were doing in the field like peers of mine, etc. to kind of counteract what I wasn't seeing in design media. And I started doing these long form interviews, maybe about 1500 to 2000 words or so. But it just took so long to put together I was doing it by myself. And it was someone that actually was a reader of revision path is woman named Raquel Rodriguez, who one day wrote me and said that she was a fan of revision paths. She would really like to be on revision path, but wanted to record a podcast. Because she had a podcast that she was doing in Chicago, and at the time, I'm like, yeah, we can record that's fine thinking to myself, I have no recording equipment. So we ended up recording our interview, the very first episode of revision path on my mobile phone, in a restaurant. Terrible quality. I still keep the episode out. I mean, it's somewhat listable, I guess, I don't know. But, uh, that was kind of where the genesis of the podcast started. And then as I continue to keep doing revision path throughout 2013, I would give guests the option to either record, or we could do like the long form interview. So I sort of alternated. And then when 2014 came around, and it was a full year of revision path, I just decided it's just easier to do the podcast, so switched over to becoming a podcast in March of 2014, officially, but when we launched, we still had about, I say, about 15 episodes prior that we had done. So we launched with a pretty big catalog already. So technically, we launched that like, Episode 16. But we have been recording since episode one. Back in June of 2013. Marc Gutman 56:11 Yeah, and as you mentioned, you just recorded your 400th episode, you've been doing this for a while. I'm terrible at math, but it sounds like about eight years or something like that, which is a long time. Like I'm, I think you're gonna be Episode 71 for the baby backstory podcast, and I can tell you, I mean, it's been difficult it you know, sometimes I hear, I hear 71. And I'm like, Ah, that's not that much. But there is a lot of energy, a lot of effort and a lot of time that's gone into it, like 400 episodes, do you ever think like, enough's enough? Are you just gonna keep keep recording? Maurice Cherry 56:48 I mean, at this point, I'm going to keep recording. As we're talking, I've already got episodes recorded through 405. And then I've got five more in the queue. So we're up to like, 409, I think, technically, I, you know, I'll be honest, there's really no shortage of people for me to have on the show, I've got a running potential guests list in the 1000s of people that I could have on the show. And then, of course, folks recommend others, I've started to bring back old guests on the show, just to kind of see what their, their updates have been since they first came on the show, you know, like, so it's been fun to kind of chart that journey, in some ways. And then honestly, as the industry has changed, what the show has really allowed me to do is keep up. Because I mean, at this point, I'm not really a practicing designer anymore. Like I'm not, you know, in Photoshop, or sketch or figma, or whatever. But being able to talk to so many practitioners still keeps me up to date with what's going on, and what are the new technologies? And what are folks talking about? What are folks passionate about? It keeps me up to date with, with that sort of stuff. And also just being able to introduce design still to a whole new generation of people that may not have known that there were people in design who looked like them. People who think like, Oh, I'm just alone in this by myself, and then they can look and see no, you're not, there's like 400 other people here that you're in this thing with? So I don't I personally don't see it stopping anytime soon. I mean, we're still, you know, you know, knock on wood, getting funding and able to keep things going. So I'll keep it going for as long as the industry will have me. Marc Gutman 58:34 Yeah, let's talk about that really quickly. You know, you mentioned that revision path is really this outlet to showcase those those folks who typically aren't showcased and to show people that, hey, there's other people like them out there. Like when you think about revision path, like what's the one thing you want people to know, like, really now about what you're doing with this podcast? Hmm, Maurice Cherry 59:00 that's a good question. I mean, I think, off the top of my head, I would want people to know that this is not easy. And I think people will look at what I'm doing and think that it's pretty easy. And it's not, I mean, I think that might be the case for most podcasters. But for me, in particular, like I've had to continually work and try new things to get to a system that I know works with me and my team, like and it's bulletproof. It's a time to get there, that wasn't just something that I was able to kind of pull out from, you know, from scratch, and it was something I had to build myself. I had to find the right tools to pull in to make sure all of this work. So it's really about that. I would say for any podcast, it's really about building systems that allow you to be able to do this work. I don't necessarily want to say at scale because I think honestly, the the production level that we're doing is not really changed that much over the years. But it's refined to the point where I can take long breaks between interviews and not get burned out from this. And I'd say yeah, like, it's not easy. People will look at me and will look at me and look at the show and think that it's easy like oh, is, it just seems so easy for you to get people to come on the show. I'm like, no, it's still, it. Honestly, it's still a challenge sometimes to get people to come on the show. Just making sure that everything sort of flows regularly. Like, even though we have our system down, that could still be one thing and that system that could cause it all to, you know, tumble like a house of cards or something. So definitely, that it's it's not easy that it's a lot of thought that goes into it. I think people will look at the 400 episodes of revision path and just see like a monolithic set of people. But I mean, there's so much diversity within the people that I have interviewed, whether it's age diversity, whether it's what they do in the industry, years of experience, as men, there's women, there's trans folk, there's folks in the US and the Caribbean, throughout Europe, throughout Africa, throughout Asia and Australia. Like they're, they're everywhere, the thing that sort of ties them all together, is you know, they're practicing designers, or they're practicing techies, or they're doing something creative on the web that is worthy of kind of falling into line with everything that I'm doing with revision paths. So yeah, I would say that's probably the the main thing I think now as the show has started to, I don't want to say become mainstream, I'd say the older that the show gets. I've seen the more people maybe not understand what it is. And I tell people right off the bat, that revision path is a design podcast granted, I do have developers on the show, I have had software engineers on the show. Just lately, like I was talking

Welcome back to season 2 of The Vartek Podcast. We're excited to be back with you - whether you listen on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify - we're glad you're here. We've got quite the lineup of educational experts as guests this season. Join our hosts, Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin, as we sit down with K12 educational leaders to discuss critical topics that are facing our schools today. Don't forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. If you've got feedback or an idea for an episode, send us a note to info@vartek.com. Visit us on social:Twitter - @VartekLinkedIn - Vartek ServicesYouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.Who is Jamie?Jamie Martin is the Director of Customer Experience for Vartek Services, a technology managed services firm serving the K-12 school market. As Director of Customer Experience, Martin manages business development efforts and provides operational leadership to several partnerships. Schools that partner with Vartek benefit from a professionally-managed technology partnership covering critical expertise from leadership and vision to daily technology operations excellence. A parent of one school-aged child and another in preschool, Martin is active in school initiatives, while also serving the Beavercreek and surrounding community in her role as a fitness program designer at Dayton Strength and Conditioning. Martin holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Art from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Martin resides in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband Daniel, and two kids, Kennedy (8) and Grayson (4). Connect with Jamie on:TwitterLinkedInWho is Misty?Misty Oerther Vartek's Director – Technology Integration, a technology managed services firm that provides technology management, strategic planning, and technology integration and coaching services to K-12 schools. With 17 years experience in K-12 education - both in brick and mortar and eSchools, Oerther also holds a bachelor's and master's degree in education, and post graduate studies certification in online and blended learning. She works regularly with district leadership to align instructional goals with technology integration support through a team of on-site classroom coaches.  She is a certified Level 1 and 2 Google Educator. Several years of experience in developing and facilitating corporate training allow Oerther to serve the company in employee training and development as well. Oerther resides in Centerville, Ohio and with her husband, John, and three children: Kendall (12), Kamden (10), and Koen (4) who attend Centerville City Schools. They are active volunteers and members at SouthBrook Christian Church.Connect with Misty on:TwitterLinkedIn

Sarry Ibrahim is an expert in using life insurance as an asset class and protecting all your assets. He is a financial advisor and helps high-net-worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners, and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely. Sarry founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. He earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL, and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring. [01:03] Introducing Sarry Ibrahim [02:09] Sarry's Background and [03:53] Life Insurance as a Financial Strategy [08:39] Integrating Life Insurance into a Financial Plan [11:19] Protection and the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider [14:30] Tax-Free Death Benefits and Building Generational Wealth [15:32] Life Insurance and Protecting Your Assets [18:38] Financial Asset Protection [29:10] The Drawbacks of Misappropriating Life Insurance Policies Life insurance as a part of the plan For the most part, long-term care insurance is a costly product, but clients over the age of 55 can and should get long-term care insurance. Life insurance allows you to use your death benefit for long-term care expenses. Clients can then use their death benefit to cover life insurance and leverage some of it for their long-term care needs through the accelerated death benefit rider. The accelerated death benefit rider If you develop a chronic or critical illness, you can draw from your life insurance policy's death benefit an amount greater than the value of your policy. This is a particularly attractive option when you consider that you are far more likely to develop an illness or disability than you are to pass away. Links and Resources Sarry's LinkedIn Financial Asset Protection Website Sarry's Podcast: Thinking Like a Bank You can also get in touch with Sarry via email at sarry@finassetprotection.com. Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R.Nelson Nash Connect With Sean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060279543976 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leveraged-life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_adams103/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0i91Q-fFy70LkaFxvfnGpg For more videos and resources, visit leveraged-life.com. Do you have questions and feedback? Get in touch with Sean Adams through his email: sean@leveraged-life.com. All shared information from the Wealth Secrets Podcast should not be taken as legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional before making any decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wealthsecretspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wealthsecretspodcast/support

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Cheryl I. Procter-Rogers.   About Our Guest Cheryl I. Procter-Rogers, APR, PCC, Fellow, MBA, MA Senior Consultant and Executive Coach A Step Ahead Consulting and Coaching With more than 40 years of experience as a communications and business strategist, Cheryl is a high-energy, dynamic, professional with a track record of success working with senior executives in a variety of business, government and nonprofit sectors around the world.  She is currently senior consultant and executive coach, A Step Ahead PR Consulting and Coaching, a Chicago-based, global practice.  She is a subject matter expert and develops and implements strategies in crisis communications, strategic planning, change management, internal communications and media relations.  She is an expert in executive communications and is a certified master coach, an International Coach Federation credentialed coach and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America in public relations. She draws on her years of experience leading accelerated change and proactive communications efforts for both global, complex organizations as well as local, regional and national entities. As a trusted advisor and coach, she helps leaders navigate ambiguous and volatile environments to achieve their leadership effectiveness. Through her coaching approach, executives focus on their leadership development, corporate presence, personal branding, effective communications, work-life balance, career transitions, or time management challenges through action plans co-created to benefit themselves and their organizations. She has worked with a variety of corporations and organizations in a number of business sectors. She served in management and executive positions for DePaul University, HBO, Nielsen Marketing Research and Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company. As a consultant, she has implemented strategies and designed training for clients such as Coca-Cola, Nissan, Allstate, McDonald's, Sears, McCain Foods, Academy of General Dentistry, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and Magellan Corporation, to name a few. She was the 2006 national president and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In 2000, she was the youngest inducted into the PRSA's College of Fellows.  She is the 2011 PRSA Gold Anvil recipient, the Society's highest individual award presented to an individual whose work significantly advanced the profession and set high standards for the practice of public relations.  She was the 2016 president of the International Coach Federation Chicago Chapter. She has authored many articles, contributed to several books, been featured in many publications and is frequently quoted in the media. Her awards and honors are too numerous to mention here.  She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, International Coach Federation, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Board Source and the Television Academy (Emmys®). Procter-Rogers earned her bachelor's degree from Bradley University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a master's degree in Leadership and Change Management from DePaul University. Visit: www.AStepAheadPR.com

Ted Kulawiak is president of Ted Kaye Sales and Enrollment Management Training in Austin, TX. He held senior sales management and training positions in the advertising and media sales industry, selling television, direct mail, outdoor and newspaper advertising space over the course of 25 years, the majority of which he spent working the 3M Company. He enjoyed an 18-year career in higher education. Previously, he was the vice president of enrollment at Westminster College in Missouri, as well as at Bisk Education, and at DeVry, Inc. where he led the online admissions efforts for DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, and Chamberlain College of Nursing. He is also the author of 21 Lessons Learned in Sales Management and the upcoming book 21 Lessons Learned in in Leadership due out in August 2021. His book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Ted is an avid sport enthusiast, has coached youth ice hockey, and enjoys hacking around the golf course whenever possible. Find Ted on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-kulawiak-695a25180/******************************************************************************************If you'd like to talk to Terry McDougall about coaching or being a guest on Marketing Mambo, here's how you can reach her:https://www.terrybmcdougall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms is available at Amazon. 

In our "back-to-school night" no-holds-barred exchange, Dean DeBiase - Revieve's Chairman and Daniel Hamburger - CEO of Devry Education Group, debate and discuss DeVry's journey from an acquisition by Keller Graduate School of Management, to a multi-billion dollar public brand, with 9 for profit educational institutions, education students at 80 locations around the world. Daniel also announces DeVry's new EdTech venture and incubator in partnership with 1871 at this series, and finds some potential new ventures in the audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rebootchronicles/message

Jim Zaiser is the President & CEO of Hydro-Thermal Corporation, a third-generation manufacturer of direct steam injection technology systems. Jim spent a decade working outside of the family business for companies like Robert Bosch and Strattec Security Corp. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and MBA from Keller Graduate School. Jim…Continue reading ➞ Jim Zaiser, CEO, Engineering Double Digit Growth by Wandering Around – Episode 82The post Jim Zaiser, CEO, Engineering Double Digit Growth by Wandering Around – Episode 82 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Summit on Georgia Podcast Austin Thompson  Thompson Management Consulting On-Air Guest BIO: Austin E. Thompson, Jr. is the founder and owner of Thompson Management Consulting, LLC, for which he serves as a Management Consultant currently working with small business owners and entrepreneurs on various business strategy, planning, and development initiatives. Annually, Austin plans, organizes, and executes the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Summit (ESBS) attended by hundreds of small business owners, entrepreneurs, strategists, consultants, academicians, researchers, policy makers, thought leaders, and many others in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Austin is originally from the Republic of Guyana, South America, and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Business and Project Management in the College of Adult and Professional Programs at Shorter University in Atlanta, GA. In addition, he has over 17 years in (EMI) regulatory compliance engineering. His published book, A BRAND New You, Taking Ownership of Your Personal BRAND is the basis for many of the personal development workshops he facilitates. There are upcoming literary projects currently in the pipeline In addition to writing, teaching, and business consulting, Austin formerly co-hosted a monthly radio program on WATB 1420AM, for which he created the Entrepreneurship and Business Empowerment Hour on the Carib and Company Show. On the program, Austin invited business owners into the studio for personal interviews and a discussion about their businesses. He publishes the monthly Empowered Business Journal for Thompson Management Consulting, LLC, which features articles written by Austin, and those contributed by consultants and entrepreneurs for the small business community. His company is a member of the award winning Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Austin is no stranger to keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, mentoring youth, serving on various business panels and non-profit boards, moderating town hall sessions, fundraising for political candidates, leadership development, and managing political campaigns. He is currently on the Advisory Board of Discovery High School Entrepreneurship and S.T.E.M Academies, and serves as Chief Strategist on the Executive Board of Community Action Network Initiatives (C.A.N.I). In 2012, Austin was elected widely by constituents in the 7th Congressional District of Georgia to the position of District Delegate, and in December 2014, appointed directly by Mayor Judy Jordan-Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia to serve on the Downtown Architectural Review Board, which reviews plans for economic revitalization and city planning projects for the City of Lawrenceville, and in addition, serves on the Development Advisory Board for the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, appointed by District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque. Always one to serve, Austin recently completed his Declaration of Intent to campaign as a candidate for the Lawrenceville City Council – Post 1. He will contest with three opposing candidates in the November 5, 2019 election. Austin is a graduate of DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management. He holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Management, a Master of Project Management degree with honors, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). He continues ongoing development in various key disciplines to strengthen his value proposition Topics to Discuss: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Summit (ESBS 2019) The Program Speakers Purpose of the event Date, Location, Call to Action, Tickets Thompson Management Consulting What we do Why we started Our value proposition Web Site / Social Media Links: https://m.facebook.com/tmconsultingllc/?ref=bookmarks On-Air Guest Linkedin Profile: https://www.