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Darrick and Leslie Goodman are Certified Kemetic Yoga ™️ teachers as well as founders and owners of Black Silt Yoga®️ LLC. As soulmates sharing their divine union, they have been practicing and teaching yoga (with a specialization in Kemetic Yoga™️) for the past 6 years. Together, they bring unique Kemetic Yoga™️ classes and workshops to couples, corporations and community sectors throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta area. In this episode, Darrick and Leslie talk about what makes Kemetic Yoga so different and how it can transform your life from the inside out. Follow Black Silt Yoga on Instagram at www.instagram.com/blacksiltyogaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrick and Leslie Goodman are Certified Kemetic Yoga ™️ teachers as well as founders and owners of Black Silt Yoga®️ LLC. As soulmates sharing their divine union, they have been practicing and teaching yoga (with a specialization in Kemetic Yoga™️) for the past 6 years. Together, they bring unique Kemetic Yoga™️ classes and workshops to couples, corporations and community sectors throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta area. In this episode, Darrick and Leslie talk about what makes Kemetic Yoga so different and how it can transform your life from the inside out. Follow Black Silt Yoga on Instagram at www.instagram.com/blacksiltyogaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crystal C Davis, is the Daughter of the Most High King! She was ordained a Minister of the Gospel, in August of 2018, under the leadership of Rev. James O. Price of Cornerstone of Faith Christian Ministries. She currently a member of New Beginnings Outreach Ministries under the leadership of Apostles Chaun and Kadesh Jenkins. She counts it a privilege to carry the titles Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Her gifts and talents are displayed by God as an Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Speaker, Transition Coach, Author and Founding Director of Beautiful Exchange - “Where hearts and hurts meet and healing begins”!A graduate of Clayton State University, she uses her education to advocate for equality and Justice through various community programs in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Crystal has been featured in Voyage Atlanta Online Magazine and a keynote speaker for organizations and ministries such as, Brothers for Single Mothers, Melanated Pearl and many more. As a LIVING TESTIMONY,she is inspired by God's Love for the least of thee and lives by the motto: “I LIVE, not because of what I've had to overcome, but because of the ONE WHO OVERCAME IT ALL – HIS NAME IS JESUS!”

Today, we talk about IEPs and civil rights compliance with Martin Chen.A little about Martin Chen:B.A. - Vanderbilt UniversityJ.D. - Georgia State University College of Law30+ years with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil RightsHis position ensured that recipients of federal financial assistance from the Education Department complied with civil rights laws which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America.Resident of Metropolitan Atlanta since 1976. Attended Dekalb County Public Schools.

Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Martin Chen answer your questions on Autism! A. What if I want or think my child needs an IEP or 504- they have a diagnosis but I keep getting turned down?B. What if my school won't take my IEE?C. When we have an IEP and it isn't being followed, what is my legal recourse?D. I've heard if school can't help my child I can get credits for a private school?Martin Chen received his BA from Vanderbilt University and his JD from Georgia State University College of Law. He has 30+ years with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rightsensured that recipients of federal financial assistance from the Education Department complied with civil rights laws which prohibited discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America. He resides in the Metropolitan Atlanta area and has since 1976. He attended Dekalb County Public Schools.

Good News with Twanda Black welcomes SOPHIA BURNS, Executive Director for the Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc and a charter member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Greater Atlanta Section

The McEachern girls dominated the first half, then fought off a strong comeback by Campbell in the second to take a 50-47 victory over their longtime county rivals in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state basketball tournament at Lovinggood Arena on Saturday. It was all McEachern in the first half as it led 30-15 at halftime, but Campbell outscored the Indians 32-20 in the second half to narrow the margin. With the win, McEachern advanced to the state quarterfinals for the 10th time in 13 years. The Indians will host Central Gwinnett in the state quarterfinals Wednesday at 6 p.m. The McEachern boys earned its seventh state quarterfinal appearance in eight years with a resounding 88-51 victory over Westlake in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament at Lovinggood Arena on Saturday. With the win, McEachern will now host county rival Wheeler in a quarterfinal showdown between the top two ranked teams in the state in the ScoreAtlanta pre-tournament Class 7 A  boys' state rankings – with the Wildcats ranked Number 1 and the Indians Number 2. That game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off on Wednesday. The Black History Month dinner hosted by the city of Smyrna, called off multiple times in recent years because of the pandemic, convened Friday evening at the Smyrna recreation center. More than 150 people were eager to listen to the night's keynote speaker, Erica Armstrong Dunbar, author of “She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman.” Councilman Lewis Wheaton welcomed and thanked the guests for coming, reminding them that the proceeds from the evening would benefit the foundations for Griffin and Campbell middle schools, before introducing Dunbar to loud applause. Dunbar's goal was to reintroduce people to Harriet Tubman. Tubman is best known as the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad — a network of secret routes slaves used during the 1800s to escape to freedom. Tubman would make the journey to lead people out of enslavement at least 13 times. Dunbar discussed how the Black Lives Matter movement reminds Americans of the people and names who have been and continue to be lost to violence, adding that social reform is an ongoing process. With her book, Dunbar said she was trying to tell the story of a complex woman who dedicated her life to social justice, and how her influence still inspires new generations. After the presentation, a long line formed to get books autographed by the author, particularly some young readers, who remarked that they really loved hearing about Harriet Tubman. Several hundred people ran full tilt into Lake Acworth on Saturday — some of them in costume. The brisk excursion was part of the “Polar Plunge,” an annual national fundraiser for the Special Olympics. The money will help run and sponsor athletes for the state's Special Olympics, which will be at Emory University in May. The event was jointly organized by the Special Olympics of Georgia and Law Enforcement Torch Run, a long-running campaign among law enforcement professionals who support the Special Olympics. Several local law enforcement agencies raised money and submerged officers and staff, including the Kennesaw and Acworth police departments, and the Cobb County Sheriff's Department, the latter of which won the costume contest by riding into the lake on toy horses. The water temperature inside the lake was estimated to be in the upper 50s. Matthew Wynne, a Special Olympics athlete who grew up in Alpharetta, said the cold water is part of what makes the event fun, and he wouldn't have minded if the water had been more frigid. Georgia Milton-Sheats, CEO of Special Olympics Georgia since 1999, ran into the lake alongside other Special Olympics organizers. She said almost 500 people raised money and registered for the plunge, and the event raised more than $230,000.  State Senator Ed Setzler, filed legislation this week to reimpose Republicans' county commission district map on the Cobb Board of Commissioners. Senate Bill 236 mirrors the map passed last year by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, which drew Democratic Commissioner Jerica Richardson out of her seat. The proposal comes after Setzler filed a bill — SB 124 — explicitly prohibiting Georgia counties from drawing their own district lines, which the commission's Democrats have been working to do since October. If passed, the tandem bills could overrule the Democrats' “home rule” effort designed to amend the district lines and keep Richardson in office. Though Republican officials, including Attorney General Chris Carr, have said the home rule bid is unconstitutional, Richardson and her two Democratic colleagues on the Cobb Board of Commissioners maintain the effort is legal. Richardson said were the legislation to be passed, it would end her tenure on the board. East Cobb resident Larry Savage, meanwhile, challenged the constitutionality of the home rule effort in a lawsuit filed just before the new year. That lawsuit was later withdrawn, with Savage saying a follow-up suit was forthcoming. That suit, however, has yet to materialize. Savage last said he was working with a new attorney but did not respond to a request for comment this week. Andrew Young Jr., former ambassador to the United Nations, former congressman, past mayor of Atlanta and civil rights icon, will be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Symphony Orchestra's annual Celebrity Luncheon fundraiser. The event will take place March 18 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Marietta Country Club. Ambassador Young will be joined by a group of local artists, authors, musicians and business leaders. Proceeds from the event will benefit the GSO's musical performance, youth education and outreach programs. Not only are guests certain to be inspired by Ambassador Young, but they also will select to be seated at a table with one of a carefully curated collection of influential and creative area personalities to learn more about them. A specially created three-course menu will be prepared by Gary Sanderson, Marietta Country Club executive chef, and his team. The event also will provide a fantastic opportunity for guests to indulge themselves from among an array of silent and live auction goods, such as rare trinkets and tidbits, fine art and everyday splurges. On March 11, Cobb County will be well represented in the 139th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade as it marches down Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. Ten local groups will participate in one the largest St. Patrick's parades in the Southeast, which draws hundreds of parade watchers from around the region. The parade will begin at noon at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street and will continue down Peachtree to 5th Street, concluding at 1:30 p.m. The Cobb County Groups are: - the 116th Army Band,  Artz for the Harp, Atlanta Freedom Band, Atlanta Gaelic Athletic Association, Cosplay Volunteers of Atlanta, DREAM Dachshund Rescue, Firefighters Emerald Society of Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia Smoke Diver Association, MIB DragonCon Parade Crew and Twilight Twirlers of Marietta #CobbCounty #Marietta #LocalNews -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com              See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for this week's podcast, Eugene Tinker, was born and raised in Alabama and is building two world class companies simultaneously. He is the CEO/Founder of CTE (Certified Technical Experts) and Creative Tech Group (CTG), a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) providing Systems Engineering and Program Management Support. He has been in the government arena for more than 14 years with a vast knowledge and expertise in government contracting. Mr. Tinker has followed well, which has led him to become an exceptional leader in various levels of government. Certified Technical Experts (CTE) is an established Minority-Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business in Metropolitan Atlanta, GA that has been successfully focusing on providing Information Technology Solutions, Professional Medical Services & Training.  Creative Tech Group (CTG) is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and SBA 8(a) Certified business that provides innovative Technology Solutions and Professional Medical Services to the Federal Government and State Agencies, as well as businesses of all sizes. As a leader in both industry and Federal Government, Mr. Tinker also oversees a mentor protégé' program called “Falling Forward” where he mentors companies in the area(s) of government contracting and taking companies to the next level. Grab a pen and paper or your favorite note taking app before you start I promise this will be one you must listen to it twice. Let's welcome our next Giant, Eugene Tinker.

No, I have not given up on my Atlanta Restaurant podcast. In addition to my semi-real job as top sports handicapper, I'm doing Atlanta Restaurant reviews on Instagram as well as those reels on Facebook which including Alpharetta restaurant reviews or our best Atlanta eats on YouTube. Here is a simulcast of a popular long form one in which I give you the 30 top sandwiches in Atlanta metro. The AtlantaGrubber.com feed is brought to you by a generous grant from DuffyScents.com, the best scented waxes and warmers from Scentsy. Best sports betting picks are found at OffshoreInsiders.com, which traces its roots to scorephone days. Follow the Twitter sports betting feed for breaking gambling, sports handicapping, and wagering intel including free sports picks and information. We love Mitch's Meats and Fish for meats, fish, homemade sausage, the best soups on the planet, tremendous sandwiches, and so much more. Please like, subscribe, and comment on the official dad jokes YouTube channel. I ask you to visit the preferred charity of the Atlanta Grubber, the STAR House, which does splendid work with at-risk children, leveling the playing field and helping them get a great education. Check out the website, see how much good they do, and please, please help. Hope Nudelman, the top caterer in the state is now at Talk of the Town Catering. You can reach her for literally all your catering needs hope@TOTTAtl.com or at 770-594-1567. Great scented wax, scents for you home, car, office, and warmers at DuffyScents.com. These great smelling scents are ideal for pet owners. You can order from anywhere in the world, but for local parties in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, she is the Scentsy consultant! The best Scentsy Facebook group and find out about online Facebook Scentsy parties. We love From the Earth Brewery in East Roswell for food, beer, and concerts! See the updates on who is performing on their Facebook page. Goin' Out West and Can't Find My Home top the list of my favorite beers—so far. Get gift cards with Bitcoin. Amazon, Target, Walmart; most of your favorite retailers and online destinations are likely available.

As an advocate, leader, and servant of any community, especially communities committed to Race-centered change processes, it can be easy to get lost in all the noise. This work isn't easy, and often we show up as flawed, human, and influenced by our own pain and need for change, justice, and equity. We can sometimes get so embroiled in the politics of accolades, salary, and being at the forefront of technological progress that we forget what should be at the center of racial justice work: Empathy. In the face of past and present patterns of white oppression, it isn't easy to lead with love. The weight of the racial injustice and dehumanization that has been meted out to certain communities is enough to make you want to holler! So how do we begin the ten thousand-mile journey to doing this work and centering racial equity in our work and our day-to-day lives?  Today's guest offers us a simple answer to meditate on: Do the best that you can to be as real and authentic as possible, lead with love and empathy.On today's episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I am joined by an amazing thought leader and provocateur: Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). Join Nathaniel and I for a riveting and re-affirming conversation on empathy and how it is the cornerstone of racial equity work. Tune in to hear more about why it is vital that we keep running this race, the significance of connecting with the heart for a purpose-driven life, and why it is more important to focus on our assignment than our accolades.Meet Nathaniel Smith:Nathaniel Smith is the Founder and Chief Equity Officer at the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE), an Atlanta based organization involved in race-centered change processes in the American South. Through utilizing an equity agenda, PSE aims to address the inequities in our communities so prosperity can be created and shared by all. They believe that there are groups that have much more support systems and resources that enable their success, while others are forced to rely on more uncertain circumstances in under-resourced communities. Therefore, PSE works to advance just outcomes that are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of the populations in question – erasing the barriers that stand in the way for everyone to succeed.Among PSE's notable accomplishments was the creation of the American South's first equity mapping and framing tool, the Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas, and co-authoring numerous reports ,including: “Growing the Future: The Case for Economic Inclusion in Metropolitan Atlanta”, and “Employment Equity: Putting Georgia on the Path to Inclusive Prosperity.” PSE also led a coalition of diverse stakeholders to support a $13 million transit referendum that expanded Atlanta's metropolitan transit system into a new county for the first time in 45 years. Smith's advocacy activities were instrumental in the ratification of a 15 percent set aside of Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) dollars for the development and maintenance of affordable workforce housing within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area - $250 million dollars over the 25-year lifespan of the Atlanta BeltLine TAD.As a child of the South, Mr. Smith believes his Southern heritage is a critical part of his existence. Influenced by a legacy of struggle, resilience, relationships, and faith, his upbringing allows him to center community in his work and life. As a firm believer that all one has are his deeds and that the work of centering racial equity is his spiritual assignment, Nathaniel Smith is a man that walks his walk and goes against the status quo. Raised by parents that were a part of the civil rights movement, Nathaniel bore witness to everyday people giving themselves to the fight against racial injustice. This motivated him to do two things: honor our ancestors by continuing to do the work of racial equity and creat

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad MIller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories. https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/ (https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/) Olujimi W. Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Olu has served as the Lead Pastor of Impact Church, a young congregation in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta (impactdcd.org). With Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact has grown from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget, making it one of the fastest-growing United Methodist Churches (UMC) and new church starts in the United States. To that end, Impact was listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest-Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Olu strongly believes in an active church, one that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities. Impact is a multicultural community committed to Doing Church Differently™. Impact DCD redefines the church experience through inclusiveness, relatable messages, energetic weekly gatherings, unique events and activities, relevant youth programs, and community outreach. The people of Impact are compelled to help bring healing, justice, and compassion to the world. Through Olu's leadership and visionary direction, Impact has grown from a core group of 25 to a present-day dedicated staff of 62 individuals who work in the Finance, Marketing, Operations, Care and Creative Worship teams. In addition to more than 200 volunteers who serve each Sunday during the worship experiences, Impact has key volunteers on the Leadership Team: SPRC, Lay Leadership/Lay Servants, Nominations, Trustees, and Finance. Olu is constantly challenging Impact's community to destroy the status quo and to make a remarkable difference in our community and the world. On May 16, 2021, Olu announced his retirement from the local church effective June 2022. For his retirement, Olu is using the phrase, Normalizing Next™, which is the concept of how to best prepare for the future, especially churches that experience any kind of change or transition. Normalizing Next™ is when you are no longer afraid to do your best to prepare for and strategize so that one can be fully successful. Olu is looking forward to 2022, as he begins a new season, transitioning from Impact where he will coach business leaders, church leaders, and church teams. Olu is the contributing author of Zero to 80: Innovative Ideas for Planting and Accelerating Church Growth, author of Leadership Directions from Moses: On the Way to a Promised Land; 4D Impact: Smash Barriers Like a Smart Church; Hope: An Advent Journey; A New Kind of Venture Leader; Our Lenten Prayer; Normalizing Next™: A Post-COVID Resource for Church Leaders (book and guidebook), as well as contributing author to Flipping Church: How Successful Church Planters Are Turning Conventional Wisdom Upside-Down (access www.olubrown.com for more details, to purchase a

“I had a lot of money, a couple of cars, a couple of properties, was raising my kids, and I went broke. You wanna know why, because I had a lot of money and no plan.” – Adrienne Gates During Season 9 Episode 5 of WinHers United the podcast Adrienne Gates, CEO of EZ Money Tax Solutions and P.O.W.E.R. ATL, talks to us about how she lost her previous financial gains due to not having a plan for her money. After changing her practices she was able to rebuild herself, and now teaches others how to do the same. During this episode Adrienne also shares insight on the importance of hiring a business coach, having self-discipline, seeking therapy, taking breaks when needed, and being real with yourself.   Episode Highlights (3:47) Adrienne starts off by telling us how she got started with her companies EZ Money Tax Solutions and P.O.W.E.R. ATL (7:15) Adrienne talks about paying it forward and having gratitude for those that helped in her journey (11:21) Adrienne discusses how she approaches helping clients with business credit (13:44) Adrienne sheds light on the importance of defining business goals when seeking to acquire business funds (15:37) Adrienne shares a personal story to emphasize why having a plan for your money is essential (17:38) Adrienne tells us about the value of relationships in business, and why having integrity and being trustworthy is a must (19:46) Adrienne discusses how she separates her business relationships from her personal relationships to ensure that she makes decisions based on facts and not feelings (22:17) Adrienne talks about her experience with business taxes, and shares her best practices (25:59) Adrienne gives us the strategy she uses to reach the next level in her business (28:32) Adrienne tells us about the changes she made in her life, which led to a change in her mindset (32:36) Adrienne discusses how the adversity she faced helped her to realize what truly matters to her (35:29) Adrienne shares her view of having a poverty mindset, and talks about how she helps clients change their approach to financial gain (41:08) Adrienne gives advice in relation to speaking up about the things you do not know, and having the courage to ask for help (42:17) Adrienne tell us about the books she used to improve her business practices (43:51) Adrienne talks about how she uses affirmations and meditation to start her day on a positive note (49:58) Adrienne shares her view on self-care as a business owner, and tells us how she practices self-care (52:30) Adrienne tells us about her latest win and why it's important to her (53:54) Adrienne gives us their definition of a WinHer (54:32) Adrienne offers her parting words of wisdom Adrienne's Bio Adrienne is a life-time native of Atlanta and has always had the internal drive and possessed the entrepreneurial spirit. After experiencing a few personal and financial hardships, she was forced to make a decision that would adversely affect her family. As a single parent she faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. Lacking basic resources that were integral of a marginalized community, she stayed steadfast and focused on providing for her family. Adrienne has always been passionate about being a servant of the community and an advocate for the women and children of those underserved communities. With that fortitude and zeal, she decided to service the community by way of a small tax and consulting business. Since its inception, EZ Money Tax Solutions has serviced over 400 families of the greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. Adrienne has dedicated her life to providing educational spaces that support and elevate the fight for equality, inclusion, advancement and empowerment for all. Being able to provide a resource hub in the West End community, provides much needed intangible resources for the forward development of that community. Pathways of Wealth and Economic Resources Atlanta or P.O.W.E.R ATL fills this much needed void in relation to financial literacy. P.O.W.E.R ATL offers basic financial accountability classes, which helps to establish a baseline for individual financial success. Furthermore, Adrienne's organization is a liaison for career and individual sustainment. Adrienne is eager to share her passion and experiences. She is looking to leave an indelible mark by giving love, teaching, and inspiring current and future generations. Adrienne's selfless dedication to duty as a mother has been underscored by raising four beautiful children to be productive citizens in our society. Adrienne also parented her younger sister and brother when they needed a stable home environment as adolescent children. Adrienne's life work is to be a beacon of light to others. Touching every possible individual is of the utmost importance and allowing her testimony to be a testament that the American Dream is possible for us all. Visit Adrienne online at: http://iamadriennegates.com How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United If you want to attend the 2nd Annual WinHers United Virtual Summit go to: http://winhersunited.com/events If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com. If you are an aspiring or newbie podcaster Nicole would love to help you on your journey. Schedule a Podcast Launch Consultation Session with Nicole using this link: http://bit.ly/WinHers-PodCall. If you want to support to show send your donation to: CashApp: $winhersunited http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited Follow Nicole on Clubhouse @winhersunited. Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com. As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com | Every Tuesday Meet our guest:  As a single parent, Adrienne Gates, Tax Expert, Real Estate Broker, Finance & Credit Coach, faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. Lacking basic resources that were integral of a marginalized community, she stayed steadfast and focused on providing for her family. Adrienne has always been passionate about being a servant of the community and an advocate for the women and children of those underserved communities. With that fortitude and zeal, she decided to service the community by way of a small tax and consulting business. Since its inception, EZ Money Tax Solutions has serviced over 400 families of the greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. Adrienne has dedicated her life to providing educational spaces that support and elevate the fight for equality, inclusion, advancement and empowerment for all. Learn more: https://sharvette.com/increase-your-financial-capacity-to-live-better-with-adrienne-gates-finance-credit-coach/ www.iamadriennegates.com www.facebook.com/adrienne.gates.7549 IG @iamadriennegates Meet the host: ✔Sharvette Mitchell  helps high achieving service based women entrepreneurs position their expertise with a polished visual brand, increase visibility with speaking opportunities, build authority with a published book and convert more customers with elevated content marketing.  She does this with her signature Platform Builder group coaching program.  ✔Learn more at her website, www.Mitchell-Productions.com ❤Subscribe to her  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sharvette?sub_confirmation=1

Episode SummaryIt's that time of year again. Let's talk about goals. However this time I've brought you someone who knows how to set them and make them stick. Dr. Rhonda Anderson is the author of the book, The Goal Digger's Playbook. This book is more than a how-to guide to goal development. It gives you practical steps to doing ALL of the work towards achieving your dreams. You will want to get your copy and buy one for a friend.Dr. Rhonda Anderson BioRhonda Anderson, PhD, CPC, progressive author of “The Goal Digger's Playbook: Eight Strategies for #NextLevel Success, and the co-author of the epic, quasi-#TLDR guide to 21st-century startups, “The Quick and Dirty Guide to Entrepreneurship”, is the founder and chief executive change agent at JECO Global, LLC DBA Silver Hawk Coaching & Consulting, a business and career transition strategy, professional development, and public speaking firm for women. Set in the legendary Metropolitan Atlanta area—the “Silicon Peach/Hollywood of the South”—Dr. Rhonda Anderson has quickly become the engine for women entrepreneurs, employees, and gender equality-conscious companies, educational systems, organizations, and leaders seeking to launch, retool, or level up their operations.  A Certified Professional Coach with over 10 years previous experience in the business and higher education sectors, Dr. Anderson holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, with a concentration in Higher Education Administration, from historic Mercer University. She also contemporaneously serves as the Director of Curriculum & Program Planning for Community Sustainability Enterprise; and, together with her husband, is additionally an avid residential real estate investor. Equally, an engaging and sought-after public speaker, Dr. Anderson's highly relatable style and status quo-disrupting content have been informing, inspiring, and equipping audiences across the industriesWebsite: https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/Website: https://www.communityse.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stemminginstilettos)

Today, we are talking with Lauren Koontz, President & CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta about her leadership journey and what equity looks like at the Y. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This episode was recorded on April 23rd, 2020, to raise awareness for the effects of Covid lockdown on domestic violence. Covid's impact on the safety of women and children in abusive households continues to grow to this day, almost 1 year later. In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts in multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this video, Jill interviews Dabney Evans, PhD, MPH, an expert in health and human rights with a focus on women's health and gender violence. Dr Evans shares her knowledge and insights about risk factors for domestic violence (such as stress and unemployment), how COVID has magnified a pre-existing violence pandemic in our society, and how the women's reproductive rights are being challenged during COVID (both on an inter-personal and government/policy level). She shares important resources to help support reproductive rights and fight against gender violence. Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH is an exceptional public health leader, serving as an Associate Professor of Global Health in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Her current research projects focus on gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Her global research portfolio includes projects on: femicide prevention in Brazil, Zika surveillance across Latin America and the Caribbean, access to Mifepristone in humanitarian emergencies, early abortion ban legislation in the US South and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Metropolitan Atlanta. LINKS Learn more about/follow Dabney: Twitter: @DabneyEvans Facebook: @DabneyPEvans Futures Without Violence www.futureswithoutviolence.org SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective www.sistersong.net If you are someone you know is in danger: - The Danger Assessment (available in multiple languages and for same sex and immigrants) https://www.dangerassessment.org - MyPlan safety planning app https://www.myplanapp.org/home ** You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. Find the Conscious Anti-Racism book at https://tinyurl.com/y689563j Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408/ Follow her on: Instagram at www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD Twitter at www.twitter.com/jillwenerMD Facebook at www.facebook.com/jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wener-md-682746125/

In this episode, Clement and Carolyn continue our six-part series on the topic of constipation.  Our guest for today's program is Dr. Olabisi Brown, DPT, BCB-PMD a physical therapist in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.  Our topic of discussion involves the pelvic floor and constipation.  Join us for this healthful discussion.  Music: “Happy”- Music by Aden.  Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com  “Folksy Days”Timestamps:·         Introduction (01:35)·         The pelvic floor (05:19)·         Physical Therapy treatment for constipation (12:06)·         Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (15:15)·         Evidence-based pelvic floor treatment (19:42)·         Kegel Exercises (34:04)·         Additional treatment approaches (36:07)·         Transit time (39:44)·         Conclusion (45:42)These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. See Disclaimer. ·       Support Us On Patreon:   www.patreon.com  ·         Leave a voicemail comment:  Veganemagination.com·         Subscribe to our email list:  Veganemagination.com·         Listen on   Spotify                    iTunes                                  iHeart                                    Stitcher                    Buzzsprout               Apple Podcast                    Podbay.fm               Google Podcast

In this episode, Clement and Carolyn continue a six-part series on the topic of constipation.  Our guest for today's program is Todd Parker, PharmD a pharmacist in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.    Join us for this healthful discussion.  Music: “Happy”- Music by Aden.  Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com  “Folksy Days” Timestamps:·         Introduction (01:40)·         Osmotic vs Stimulant Laxatives (06:37)·         How to determine which type of laxative to use (12:44)·         Actions to take if having constipation (10:07)·         Laxative Dependency (18:05)·         Probiotics (22:09)·         Caffeine (24:25)·         Fiber (28:42)·         Constipation as a side effect of other medications (36:24)·         Conclusion (44:50)These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. See Disclaimer. ·       Support Us On Patreon:   www.patreon.com  ·         Leave a voicemail comment:  Veganemagination.com·         Subscribe to our email list:  Veganemagination.com·         Listen on   Spotify                    iTunes                                  iHeart                                    Stitcher                    Buzzsprout               Apple Podcast                    Podbay.fm               Google Podcast

Welcome to Episode 80!  Hard to believe we have been around for 80 episodes.  I’m excited to be interviewing The Reverend Canon Michaelangelo D’Arrigo.  The Reverend Canon Michaelangelo D'Arrigo lives in the Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, area with his wife, Claudia, a Therapeutic Massage Therapist, son, D'Mitri, a high schooler, two doggies, and a cat. Before ordination, he worked as a professional musician, and as a substance abuse counselor He was ordained to the Anglican Priesthood in 2006 and spent two years in parish ministry, specializing in Pastoral Counseling and Liturgical Writing. He then worked as a missionary to the homeless community in the Little Five Points neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, for three years. After his mission work ended, Michaelangelo spent the next two years working with non-denominational churches in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, specializing in Pastoral Counseling, and Music Ministry. In 2012, after a brief stint back in a parish setting, the Holy Spirit led him to start Metanoia Ministries. This church was established to serve everyone; gay, straight, trans, disenfranchised, seekers, those abused by other churches, and everyone in between. His mission continues to be to spread the Good News to all. To counsel as needed, to teach, to provide folks the tools they need to work through their salvation. Metanoia later transformed into what is now Agape Fellowship of Greater Atlanta. They are exploring what it means to be the church in our ever-evolving cultural landscape. Michaelangelo is an Elder/Priest in the Convergent Christian Communion, and Canon to their Presiding Bishop. Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. This podcast is hosted by David Oliver Kling and produced by The Community of Saint George, a Young Rite jurisdiction.

This week's CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE series features in the 1st hour (10am-11am) DONALD ATCHISON, founder of Economic Development Ministry which focuses on real estate investing and entrepreneurship. A month ago he and MD show host, BLACK SOCRATES, engaged in a CORONAVIRUS pandemic debate via FB, in which they disagreed on the measures the government took to shut down the economy. ATCHISON believes the government went too far in its push for SOCIAL DISTANCING and is ultimately setting us up to mandate a VACCINE which he plans not to take. However, this did not stop ATCHISON, a savvy investor, from taking advantage of the market by investing in the drug company leading in the CLINICAL TRIALS for the COVID-19 VACCINE. In the 2nd hour (11am-12pm), we are featuring KARRIEMAH MUHAMMAD, Executive Director, Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, as she tells us more about her VIRTUAL round table event YOUNG BLACK MEN SPEAK OUT focused on young BLACK MALES ages 18-28. She is hosting her ONLINE EVENT in an effort to listen to a segment of our country often talked about, forgotten about, or even chided in some cases, but rarely heard from. What does she hope comes out of her round table? How can BLACK MEN 18-28 from around the country participate? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/montoya-smith/support

Background: The voice of our country has spoken loudly and passionately about the plight of young Black Men. The national conversation has included town hall meetings, legal debates, political arguments, academic assessments, petitions, protest, calls for boycotts and more. Young Black men between the ages of 18 — 28 have found themselves in the center of this controversy, but their voices are not being heard. We want them to tell us how they feel and what they need to overcome the odds they face in our society. Their conversations must be heard . . . Organization: "Empowering young people to live better lives" is the motto of the Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (CCMA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008. These words are more than an ambitious motto, they represent a mandate to serve the underserved, the disadvantaged, and the disenfranchised, with focus on at-risk youth and young Black males. Thanks for the support! Share the podcast with at least one person that hasn’t tuned in! It’s More Than A Haircut! You can always send me a dm @arithearchitect on instagram for questions as well as an appearance on More Than A Haircut podcast!

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

This week the MMWR released an article about the Potential Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments in the United States, an article looking at a COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico, an article looking at characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 based on data from Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia during March-April 2020, and article that looked at the relationship between laboratory confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection among women of Reproductive Age by their Pregnancy Status.

“While we have to think about the future, we also have to think about the here and now and making sure that we’re improving the customer experience.” Atlanta and the surrounding area is the third fastest-growing region in the U.S. That means more people and more traffic, so public transit is essential to help boost the economic vitality and development of the region along with reducing congestion. Jeffrey Parker, GM and CEO of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), joins Transit Unplugged to talk about the present and future for the agency. Parker discusses the importance of MARTA becoming a more customer-centric organization – improving the reliability of the bus service, implementing new bus stops, and renovating rail stations are just part of this larger picture. Additionally, he highlights MARTA’s plans for new bus rapid transit and light rail services, and how it is essential to still focus on state of good repair while expanding service. If you want to know more about MARTA, check out their website. Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.

MARTA(Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)- The vision of MARTA is providing a reliable transportation service that will boost economic development and enhance the lives of people where they want to travel today and tomorrow.- It's history all began in the 70's laying the groundwork for MARTA's rapid rail system. With more than $800 million in grant support from the federal government, MARTA began operation of the East Line in 1979. Which marked the beginning of MARTA's combined bus and rail service. By June 1996, MARTA completed more than 20 major projects including the Airport rail line, the North line, transit beyond the perimeter and a variety of improvements to existing infrastructure.- MARTA believes public transportation is far more than a last resort. It's an opportunity to better serve the people and communities all throughout the city of Atlanta.- During this month, the month of February, MARTA celebrates Black History Month. This month is with many activities all over Metro Atlanta to celebrate, discuss, and learn about African Americans who helped mold our country and the world what it is today. The Sweet Auburn Historic District will host events all month long. You may ride the Atlanta Streetcar to these events embracing Black History Month. Ride the Streetcar to Auburn and Piedmont stop to the events planned at the Apex Museum and to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. One event is the Auburn Avenue African-American Heritage Half Day Sightseeing Escorted All-Inclusive Tour. And. Another event is An Evening at the Apex Museum with Diana Nicole and Special Guest I Am Black History.- Located near the Centennial Olympic Park streetcar stop are events planned for children at the Children's Museum of Atlanta and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. There is daily programming of Children's Museum of Atlanta and visit the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection.- The schedule of train hours are: Weekdays: 4:45A.M.-1A.M. on Weekends: 6A.M.-1A.M. And the train frequency is Rush Hours: 10min./train during the Rush Hours between 6A.M.-9A.M. and 3P.M.-7P.M. The non-Rush Hours are trains arrives every 15min. Nights and weekends the MARTA train arrives every 20min. The bus hours are between 5A.M.-1A.M. on weekdays and 5A.M.-12:30A.M. on weekends.- MARTA rail lines consists of 4 railing systems. Which consists of 48 miles of rail track and 38 train stations. The 4 railing systems are #1. Red Line and its schedules, #2. Gold Line and its schedules, #3. Blue Line and its schedules and #4. Green Line and its schedules. The Red and Gold Line travels North and South and the Blue and Green Line travels East and West.- The train stations has access to Elevators and Escalators.- You can buy a MARTA Breeze Card in person at either MARTA Ride Stores or at Breeze Vending Machines. All you need is the payment for the card or you can order a Breeze Card online at breezecard.com. You can check your balance online at breezecard.com. You can check your balance by phone. Also. You can reload at the Breeze Vending Machines at Marta Train Stations or reload online at breezecard.com. You can use cash or credit/debit card at the Breeze Vending Machines at any MARTA Train Stations or MARTA Ride Store. Standard Regular Fare is $2.50 with four free transfers permitted during a three-hour period on board. These transfers are not valid for round trips. It is $1 fare to ride the Atlanta Streetcar Regular Fare. Children 46in. and under can ride MARTA or Atlanta Streetcar for free. Senior Citizens and Disabled Riders with a Medicare Card pays a reduced fare of $1. MARTA passes are the mkst inexpensive. 1-Day Pass is $9.00, 2-Day Pass is $14.00, 3-Day Pass is $16.00, 4-Day Pass is $19.00, 7-Day Pass is $23.75, 10 Trip Pass is $25, 20 Trip Pass is $42.50 and a 30 Day Pass is $95.- Also. The MARTA Police Department informs keeping our customers safe is our top priority and the MARTA Police Department helps MARTA keep that mission.- I wou

Sometimes winning can be hard, but today it is going to get easier with the help of Alena's guest, Robert Malloy. Robert ~ "Rob GiGi AfterDark Malloy" is a veteran business owner of his Bob Nitro Lifestyle Fitness programs. He also coaches children with Special Needs and serves as the Athletic Director for Special Athletes of Metropolitan Atlanta. He says his gift is to bring others together to encourage, uplift, and empower. After facing a few health scares of his own, Rob decided that he was going to make the changes in his life to live a healthier lifestyle. The 80 lbs lighter Rob is committed to helping each and everyone of his clients win. He began a movement on social media called "GiGi AfterDark" that embraces conversations about topics that one may not want to share in public. These topics that may not be popular with the current climate or even within individuals' friend and family circles. Today, those are the topics we are talking about.

Empowering a community through the benefits of growing food in the middle of the city. In This Podcast: After running the Cooperative Extension Program for Urban Gardening in Atlanta, and taking leadership roles in several other community orgs, Bobby Wilson was not going to stop when he retired! Instead he invested his retirement money into a farm and is transforming it in a community resource with education and community plots along with the production agriculture. He has a huge vision for what his team can accomplish. Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Bobby is the President and CEO of Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, founded to use as a teaching tool, economic empowerment zone, and as a food production site for the southwest Metropolitan Atlanta area.  He promotes the benefits of urban agriculture in food deserts with a farming model that works to decrease the number of food insecure families through education on planting, cultivating, and cooking fresh produce. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/bobbywilson for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. The contest in this episode has been closed. 465: Bobby Wilson on Five Acres in Atlanta

Episode 69 - "Rent Seekers" Half of America's poor pay at least 50% of their income on rent, while a quarter of them pay over 70%, and this trend is worsening as the number of affordable housing units continues to outpace Americans' abilities to pay for them. How did we get in a scenario where so many Americans are surrendering so much just to have a place to live? What incentives drive people to prey upon the needs we have for basic necessities? What does eviction actually mean? All these questions will be answered and we'll get to listen into a special interview with a guest joining us from Santa Cruz to discuss tenant organizing, legislative solutions, and how all of us could be making a difference in our lives and those of our neighbors in this intro episode to housing rights. Chapters 5:51 "Multifamily Evictions, Large Owners, and Serial Filings: Findings from Metropolitan Atlanta" 13:22 Maximizing that Mailbox Money 24:57 "Do the Poor Pay More for Housing? Exploitation, Profit, and Risk in Rental Markets" 32:23 Nothing is Profitable 41:59 Neoclassical economics and oversimplification 51:43 INTERVIEW: Claire from Santa Cruz, CA A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org.Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast.CC BY-SA 4.0

Mr. Darryl Starks is a jack of all trades when it comes to helping those in need.  He joins Reid Street Smart to talk about the influence of his family; Path towards social work; Historically Black College (HBCU) experience; his calling to create his nonprofit organization Ujima Way; The trials and tribulations he faces in his line of work; his goals for the future.  For Information of how to support Ujima Way contact the company headquarters by phone (404) 267-1853 or via email at darryll@ujimaway.org  ​Ujima Way, Inc. is an Metropolitan Atlanta-based 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose core values are defined by the critical need to generate and dispense funding and other strategic solutions to support and develop highly effective programs that serve high risk and vulnerable citizens and communities.  Ujimay Way Website: http://ujimaway.org   BeTrue Media Website: http://betru.media/ BeTrue Media Instagram: Controlling_the_Narrative BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

Joe Labriola: Agent for Change Reading this via email? Click here to LISTEN NOW! Joe recently became the first Director of Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose vision is to eliminate hunger in the 5 county Metropolitan Atlanta area by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need. With a… Read More » The post Joe Labriola: Agent for Change appeared first on Gareth J Young.

So many landscape companies don't have a clear vision of who they are and what business they are really in or what business they should be in. For those that do have some sort of mission statement most have not articulated that ideal to their employees to help them understand who and what the company stands for.In 2005, Jim McCutcheon recognized that this was the situation at his company, HighGrove Partners, and changed his business model from that of landscape company that provides maintenance services to a service company that does landscape maintenance.McCutcheon is owner and CEO of HighGrove, a $15 million company that provides Land Services, Landscape Maintenance and Water Management to commercial clients in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.He answers common business questions: -What is the role of an owner and CEO? -How can you differentiate yourself in a competitive market place? -What is a service company? -How do you develop a mission statement? -Water management opportunities for the "green industry"McCutcheon graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. He has been in the landscape industry for almost 25 years and has developed a broad background of experience. Through the years he has led all aspects of a landscape company including operations, sales and service. He is primarily focused on the vision for HighGrove and building a strong team to help him make the vision a reality. He often refers to himself as “the chief protector of the culture.”McCutcheon is also very involved in community and professional organizations. He was recently named President-Elect of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and is the current Past-President of the Academic Excellence Foundation. He is also involved in the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Community Association Institute, the Urban Agriculture Council and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.For more information, visit http://www.highgrove.net/.

So many landscape companies don't have a clear vision of who they are and what business they are really in or what business they should be in. For those that do have some sort of mission statement most have not articulated that ideal to their employees to help them understand who and what the company stands for. In 2005, Jim McCutcheon recognized that this was the situation at his company, HighGrove Partners, and changed his business model from that of landscape company that provides maintenance services to a service company that does landscape maintenance. McCutcheon is owner and CEO of HighGrove, a $15 million company that provides Land Services, Landscape Maintenance and Water Management to commercial clients in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. He answers common business questions: -What is the role of an owner and CEO? -How can you differentiate yourself in a competitive market place? -What is a service company? -How do you develop a mission statement? -Water management opportunities for the "green industry" McCutcheon graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. He has been in the landscape industry for almost 25 years and has developed a broad background of experience. Through the years he has led all aspects of a landscape company including operations, sales and service. He is primarily focused on the vision for HighGrove and building a strong team to help him make the vision a reality. He often refers to himself as “the chief protector of the culture.” McCutcheon is also very involved in community and professional organizations. He was recently named President-Elect of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and is the current Past-President of the Academic Excellence Foundation. He is also involved in the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Community Association Institute, the Urban Agriculture Council and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. For more information, visit http://www.highgrove.net/.

So many landscape companies don't have a clear vision of who they are and what business they are really in or what business they should be in. For those that do have some sort of mission statement most have not articulated that ideal to their employees to help them understand who and what the company stands for.In 2005, Jim McCutcheon recognized that this was the situation at his company, HighGrove Partners, and changed his business model from that of landscape company that provides maintenance services to a service company that does landscape maintenance.McCutcheon is owner and CEO of HighGrove, a $15 million company that provides Land Services, Landscape Maintenance and Water Management to commercial clients in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.He answers common business questions: -What is the role of an owner and CEO? -How can you differentiate yourself in a competitive market place? -What is a service company? -How do you develop a mission statement? -Water management opportunities for the "green industry"McCutcheon graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. He has been in the landscape industry for almost 25 years and has developed a broad background of experience. Through the years he has led all aspects of a landscape company including operations, sales and service. He is primarily focused on the vision for HighGrove and building a strong team to help him make the vision a reality. He often refers to himself as “the chief protector of the culture.”McCutcheon is also very involved in community and professional organizations. He was recently named President-Elect of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and is the current Past-President of the Academic Excellence Foundation. He is also involved in the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Community Association Institute, the Urban Agriculture Council and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.For more information, visit http://www.highgrove.net/.

So many landscape companies don't have a clear vision of who they are and what business they are really in or what business they should be in. For those that do have some sort of mission statement most have not articulated that ideal to their employees to help them understand who and what the company stands for. In 2005, Jim McCutcheon recognized that this was the situation at his company, HighGrove Partners, and changed his business model from that of landscape company that provides maintenance services to a service company that does landscape maintenance. McCutcheon is owner and CEO of HighGrove, a $15 million company that provides Land Services, Landscape Maintenance and Water Management to commercial clients in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. He answers common business questions: -What is the role of an owner and CEO? -How can you differentiate yourself in a competitive market place? -What is a service company? -How do you develop a mission statement? -Water management opportunities for the "green industry" McCutcheon graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. He has been in the landscape industry for almost 25 years and has developed a broad background of experience. Through the years he has led all aspects of a landscape company including operations, sales and service. He is primarily focused on the vision for HighGrove and building a strong team to help him make the vision a reality. He often refers to himself as “the chief protector of the culture.” McCutcheon is also very involved in community and professional organizations. He was recently named President-Elect of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and is the current Past-President of the Academic Excellence Foundation. He is also involved in the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Community Association Institute, the Urban Agriculture Council and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. For more information, visit http://www.highgrove.net/.

At Kennesaw State University’s 130th graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Milton Little, President of United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. Degrees were awarded in the College of the Arts, WellStar College of Health and Human Services, College of Science and Mathematics and University College.