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Ever wondered what 40 years of real estate wisdom sounds like? Leigh sits down with her real estate “mama,” Connie M. Corey, for a masterclass on how to build trust, keep clients for generations and survive everything from busted floor joists to government boards. Just when you think it's all business, wait for the story that ends with matching pajamas, water slides, and one unforgettable Christmas tradition!   Key takeaways to listen for How a law enforcement career and a casual open house launched Connie's path in real estate Why some tenants choose to rent for life and what great landlords understand How relationships built a 3-generation client base What Connie's 8-year board service taught her about inspections The #1 tip Connie gives new REALTORS®   About Connie M. CoreyConnie M. Corey is a respected, award-winning real estate professional with decades of experience and deep roots in North Carolina's real estate community. A consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer, she is a proud member of the Greenville-Pitt Association of REALTORS®, North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS®.   Connect with Connie Email: connie@greenvillenc.com Facebook: Connie M. Corey Instagram: @conniecorey01 Phone number: 252-341-9969   Connect with LeighPlease subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching ProgramHey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly! Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, host Darrin Peppard welcomes back David James, a 7th-grade social studies teacher at Harold E. Winkler Middle School in Concord, North Carolina. Known for his leadership both in the classroom and through his work with the North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE), David shares powerful insights into what it takes to lead effectively as a teacher. He discusses the importance of building leadership capacity within schools, the impact of teacher-led professional development, and how setting high expectations transforms school culture.David also offers a sneak peek into his contribution to Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools, the new book by Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder, launching on March 17th. In his chapter, David explores how establishing clear expectations from day one leads to a positive and sustainable culture, both inside and outside the classroom.Key Takeaways:Building Capacity: The importance of teacher leadership in maintaining school culture, especially with the frequent turnover of school administrators.Wolfpack Workshop: How this in-house professional development model at Winkler Middle School empowers teachers and drives student achievement.Culture First Classrooms: Insights from David's chapter on setting expectations and building a culture of trust and accountability.NCMLE 2025 Conference: An overview of the upcoming conference and its evolution into a national-level event for middle school educators.Leadership Advice: Practical tips for teachers looking to take on more leadership roles in their schools.Mentioned in This Episode:Culture First Classrooms – Launching March 17th!The Wolfpack Workshop at Winkler Middle School.NCMLE 2025 Conference – March 23rd-25th in Charlotte, NC.Book: Culturize by Jimmy Casas.Connect with David James:Twitter/X: @HeroicHistory22 | @NCMiddleInstagram: @HeroicHistory22 | @NCMiddleTikTok: @HeroicHistory22 | @NCMiddleFacebook: @NCMLEWebsite: www.ncmle.orgConnect with Darrin Peppard:Twitter/X: @DarrinMPeppardLinkedIn: Darrin PeppardWebsite: roadtoawesome.netCall to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Make sure to grab your copy of Culture First Classrooms when it launches on March 17th and check out the NCMLE 2025 Conference for more amazing professional learning...

In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with David James, a dedicated seventh-grade social studies teacher and conference director for the North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (NCMLE). They discuss the journey of educators, the significance of teacher leadership, and the impact of personalized professional development on student achievement. David shares insights from his experience in education, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, networking, and empowering teachers to take initiative in their roles. The conversation also highlights the upcoming NCMLE conference, which promises to be a valuable opportunity for educators to connect and grow.Register for NCMLE

April is the Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. She shares her insights of providing care to the uninsured population in North Carolina and the challenges of providing care in the 65 clinics across North Carolina. Read more about April and the NCAFCC at https://ncafcc.org/

Send us a textReady to expand your pharmacy? Make sure you have a solid financial foundation. Schedule an Rx Assessment todayPharmacy Owners...It's time to elevate your pharmacy and reimagine clinical care with the power of collaboration.In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Amina Abubakar, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Center to discuss:Expanding Services Through Collaborative Clinical CareGaining and Building Trust with Local ProvidersImproving Patient OutcomesAnd More!Did you like this episode? Stay up to date on new episodes by liking and subscribing!Read and follow along with this episode at the show transcript(insert transcript link) More about our guest:Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute.She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020's Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community.She has fostered an environment that showcases the impact of community pharmacists on patient care by collaborating with medical providers and expanding pharmacist-led clinical services in her community. Her desire to help others advance the pharmacy profession inspired her to found the Avant Institute to offer training to pharmacies across the country on the practical application of clinical pharmacy services through developing sustainable physician collaborations.Currently, she shares her passion for pharmacy advancements with pharmacists, patients and policy makers all over the country through Pharmacogenomics. She was invited to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and to the FDA to discuss the role of pharmacists in pharmacogenomics.Amina Abubakar LinkedInAvant Pharmacy and Wellness WebsiteAvant Pharmacy and Wellness FacebookAvant Pharmacy and Wellness LinkedInStay connected with us on social media:  FacebookTwitterLinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter Bonnie Bond – CPA LinkedIn Bonnie Bond – CPA Twitter  More Resources on this Topic:Blog - 3 Accounting Essentials for 2024Podcast - The Fundamentals of Independent Pharmacy Accounting

In this episode, we feature our annual Halloween episode entitled Fright Court. In the first segment,  we feature Nelson Nauss, the Executive Director of The Ghost Guild, a North Carolina-based paranormal research organization. Nauss shares four court cases involving claims of the supernatural, where the courts didn't necessarily rule-out the paranormal elements of each lawsuit. In the second segment, Roger Winstead of the Judicial Branch Communications Office narrates the story of John Walker Stephens, a state senator who was murdered in 1870 in the Historic Caswell County Courthouse. Fright Court is an annual episode of All Things Judicial which showcases unexplained occurrences and macabre historical incidents in North Carolina's courthouses. This popular YouTube and podcast series won a first place award for videography from the North Carolina Association of Government Information Officers in 2019 and 2020. 

Hey Friends~  How we communicate with our kids determines how well they understand us,  Communication is key!  Developmentally, we know our kids are at different levels.  How do we know what is good for them?   In play, we can learn where they are at.  Today's guest, a play therapist, Anastasia Aruz,  defines play as when we are “Peaceful and grounded with who your soul is.”   We discuss HOW to use play to build deep trust, get over communication hurdles, and address trauma.  Take a step back.  Don't fix.  Just listen and follow.   Stay purely present without your phone.  Her mission is clear: to guide families in developing a healthy mindset for building a balanced family system.  You will learn so much in today's episode!  You will be glad you listened!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Anastasia graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Elementary Education in 1996 and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from North Carolina Central University in 2003. She also completed a Post Master Certificate in Couples and Family Counseling at UNC Greensboro in 2009. With 5 years of experience as a middle school teacher and 9 years as an elementary school counselor, Anastasia became a Registered Play Therapist in 2014 and served on the Board of the North Carolina Association of Play Therapy from 2013 to 2020. From 2019 to 2023, she built a private practice in Jacksonville, NC, working with children and families. In 2022, she began coaching parents to help them create a healthy mindset and a balanced family system. CONTACT THE GUEST:    Instagram: anastasia.arauz https://www.anastasiaarauzcoaching.com anastasiaj37@gmail.com   RESOURCES from The Language Of Play: Sign up for my newsletter! Newsletter Opt-in Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox!https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Join my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557381098806 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom!  Let's Meet Session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:  179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don't Know They Are Learning At All. See How! 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child's Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth          

Today our guest is Dr. Lillie Cox - Owner/Founder, WE Lead also the Executive Director of North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NCASCD) and the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium (PTEC) We talk to Dr. Cox about how WE Lead supports women in educational leadership and how women can find their voice and develop a legacy as leaders in education. She shares about the need to have more women in leadership today and how she created WE Lead to help women in confidence & preparedness, career development, and wellness.   Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Learn more about the NEW Tier 3 Solution Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website   WE LEAD was created by Dr. Lillie Cox to provide an opportunity for women in educational leadership to find support and growth on their professional journeys. For her work with female leaders and for the creation of WE LEAD, Dr. Cox has been awarded the AASA 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. Those recognized have a commitment to the advancement and mentorship of women and minorities in positions of leadership. Dr. Cox is currently the Executive Director of North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NCASCD) and the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium (PTEC). She is a former district superintendent, central office administrator, elementary, middle and high school principal and teacher in North Carolina.

September 3, 2024 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Christina B. Taylor, Woodmont United Methodist Church, Reidsville3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerRecognition of Rockingham County for being presented the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners & Civic Federal Credit Union 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award recognizing the County's efforts to provide needed dental services to children in Rockingham County Schools through Mobile Dental Expansion, which is administered by the Rockingham County Division of Public Health.5. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerConsideration of approval of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine to honor Keith Duncan for his career and stewardship towards helping the citizens or Rockingham County.6. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerConsideration of approval of Resolution honoring the life and service of William Leonard "W.L." Pryor, Jr., Fonner County Commissioner and Distinguished Community Leader who passed away on July 7, 2024.7. APPPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 3,2024 AGENDA8. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote. unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Mandy McGhee, Finance Director1. Amend the Highway 220 Ordinance to transfer available ARPA Revenue Replacement funds to the General Fund to be used for Economic Development activities.2. Increase DSS budget $170,183 for Special Children Adoption Incentive Funds received in June 2024 by the NC DHHS Division of Social Services. Funds arc restricted to be spent on Special Children Adoption program costs.3. Amend FY 25 budget to rollover unexpected grant funds from FY 24 to FY 25. In addition, appropriate $43,711 in Contractor Sales Tax Revenue and interest earned of $526,457 on grant funds that were advanced.B) Justin Thacker. Deputy Finance Director1. Appropriate S5,968 for the addendum related to the WIC program for additional funds received by NCDHI-IS for the Public Health Department.2. Amend the FY 24-25 budget $1,019,813 for the new software subscription Microsoft Office that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.3. Appropriate $8,203 of4-H Reserve Fund Balance to cover costs of the upcoming FY 24-25 summer camp participates to attend the 4-H Camp Congress. 4-H Reserve Fund Balance are 4-H fees earned in prior fiscal years and reserved for future 4·H program costs.D) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorRequest the approval of all refunds for August I. 2024 thru August 20, 2024. E) Susan O. Washburn. Clerk to the BoardApproval of Regular Meeting minutes for July 15, 2024.F) Melissa Joyce, Fire MarshalRequest approval for appointment of Keith Soyars as the Huntsville Relief Fund Trustee on the Local Fire Fighter's Relief Fund Board to replace Gary Fox who will be stepping down.G) Lance Metzler. County Manager1. Consideration of Appointment of Mandy McGhee Rockingham County Finance Director.2. Consideration of appointment or Carye Dickerson as Rockingham County Department of Social Services Director.H) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorRequests the approval of submitted accounting reports of billing and collections activity for July 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.I) Derek Southern, Assistant County ManagerRequest funding for the Division of Forestry to purchase an "Initial Attack Type 6 Engine Truck" in the 24/25 Fiscal Year. Purchasing during the 24/25 FY will allow the truck to be received during the 25/26 FY.9. PUBLIC COMMENT10. PRESENTATION: Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesRequest approval of utility capacity for Neal Place Subdivision (Newnam Road). DESCO Investment Co., Inc. is requesting capacity for Phase I of construction for 24,000 gpd of water and wastewater capacity. Phase I is 80 single family homes, 4 bedrooms each. Total subdivision homes are 222,80 SF 4 bedrooms. 57 SF 3 bedrooms (Phase 2), and 85 townhomes 3 bedrooms (Phase 3). Total utility capacity for the entire project is 55,950 gpd. Developer has complied with Section 28.1 of the County Water Policy and Sections 18, 18.1 & 18.2 of the County Sewer Policy.11. PRESENTATION: Dr. John Stover, III, Superintendent and Erselle Young, Assistant SuperintendentConsideration of approval to use Restricted Sales Tax Funds in the amount of $57,500.00 plus tax to pay for the services of Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC who were approved on July 22, 2024 by the RCS Board of Education to provide demographic and school realignment planning services for the district.12. OLD BUSINESS: Case 2024 - 12: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – A Request to rezone a (+/-) 4.42-acre parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional District (NC-CD) - Conditional Rezoning Applicant: Jaime Wall. Owner and Executor - Tax PIN: 7921-02-75-4770 - Location: 225 Farrar Store Rd., Stokesdale - New Bethel TownshipThe Board of County Commissioners first reviewed this request June 17, 2024 and conducted a public hearing. After closing the public hearing, they decided to postpone deliberation of this item to August.The ordinance included with this agenda item is in draft form and may be amended after Commissioner's review.13. NEW BUSINESS14. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS15. ADJOURN###

David James, Teacher Leader at Harold E. Winkler Middle School in Concord, NC, joins me for a Connected Conversation. David shares his leadership journey and passion for Middle School. David is an active board member of the North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education and serves as one of the organizers for the NCMLE Conference. David discusses his work with NCMLE and their upcoming conference. Additionally, David discusses how his school has developed an innovative model for schoolwide professional development. Learn more about NCMLE (North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education and its 2025 conference: https://ncmle.org/ Follow David: X: https://x.com/heroichistory22

When it comes to changes to the way residential real estate will be conducted in the not too distant future. Things are moving very quickly. Already in the state of North Carolina, as in many states we are seeing changes to the forms that will be used for both buyers and sellers. What is more there also appears to be some additional complications that will possibly come out of these changes. To help us gain some clarity of what is coming and what may come, 2023 President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, Leigh Brown joined us in studio to talk about how the NAR settlement is going to[...]

Today we hear a conversation between CHESS President Yates Lennon and community health expert Randy Jordan, who is the current Chief Advisor of Impact for Health at Next Stage Consulting. We listen as they discuss Managed Medicaid, funding the health safety net for the uninsured, and how different types of healthcare organizations can work together in a sustainable way.Alright, Randy Jordan, welcome to the Chess Move to Value podcast. We're thrilled to have you here today. Look forward to our conversation.Well, thank you, Yates. It's really good to be with you and with your audience today.Awesome. So why don't you just start by telling us a little bit about yourself, what you do today, and then your journey through the healthcare maze to get to where we are today.Be glad to starting with today's probably the easiest part because the rest is kind of a winding path. But today I'm working as a healthcare consultant with consulting practice out of Charlotte by the name of Next Stage. It's an interesting place to work. They have a great vision and mission for helping local communities and underserved populations and that's why I'm there. But prior to this current role, I had started out as a young man as a pharmacist practice pharmacy in the state of Florida come from a long line of pharmacists. So healthcare runs as a deep strain in my family history. After running a pharmacy, community pharmacy for a while, I ended up going to law school and decided to become a healthcare lawyer and that was a really interesting time in my life. I learned a lot from that experience and then moved on to become involved in nonprofit work and spent nearly 20 years working for an international faith-based charity out of Philadelphia by the name Hope Worldwide. And the last seven years I was that organization CEO. And then most recently, having moved to North Carolina eight years ago, I accepted the role as CEO of North Carolina's Free and Charitable Clinics Association. And that gave me a real great sense of the local flavor of North Carolina safety net. So that's how I got here today through that windy path. Always, always focused on healthcare, Always, as I look back, always focused on trying to help others.OK, that's an interesting story. I know you spent a little bit of time in Cambodia. Can you tell us a little bit about what you did there and then we'll come back to that I think more a little bit later in our conversation, but really curious about what that was about and what you learned there.Yeah, I, I actually never lived in Cambodia, but had a a strong period of work there. It started at the beginning of my time at the international charity, where I started as the general counsel, and the first assignment there was to put together a joint venture between Japanese Shinto priest, a journalist from Time magazine, and the CEO of our charity. And so that was an eclectic mix right there. But the purpose of that mix was to open up a free care hospital in Phnom Penh. Cambodia was named after the king and its purpose was to help people that didn't have access to healthcare. At the time, Cambodia was one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia. They were spending about $2.50 per year on those that live there. They had undergone a horrible genocide through Pol Pot, and it was a very unique chance to get involved in that country. We brought up that first hospital in Phnom Penh. In the course of that work, there developed three free clinics in order to help support that hospital because some of the patients were able to pay a small amount and then finally open another hospital in the South of Cambodia in a little in a town by the name of Kempat. But all very formative experiences for our conversation today.Wow, really interesting. So in your role as the CEO of the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable...

On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm's gross income at a time when the firm's profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm's clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations. The program she created while president of the 16,000 member Bar Association, "4 ALL," has been used as a model in the United States and Canada for providing free legal services to the poor.  Black is a frequent lawyer educator and motivational speaker. She is a Trustee Emeritus of Hood Theological Seminary and has served on many non-profit boards and on many international mission trips. She received the North Carolina State Bar's Distinguished Service Award in 2009 and the Charles Murphy Award for Public Service by Duke Law School in 2010. Black has been named in North Carolina Super Lawyers, North Carolina's Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers in America and her firm has been named as one of the Best Law Firms in America by US News & World Reports since 2010. She is a member of the Women's Presidents Organization and C12, Christian CEOs and Business Owners' Group. She was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the state of North Carolina. She received the North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section's "Advocate's Award" for skill, ethics and dedication to clients and the community in 2018. She was named the Community Foundation of Great Greensboro's Woman of the Year in 2018 and Personal Injury "Lawyer of the Year" in the Triad by US News & World Report in 2020. Black served as Miss North Carolina 1980. She won a Grand Talent award at the 1980 Miss America pageant. https://www.wardblacklaw.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm's gross income at a time when the firm's profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm's clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations. The program she created while president of the 16,000 member Bar Association, “4 ALL,” has been used as a model in the United States and Canada for providing free legal services to the poor.  Black is a frequent lawyer educator and motivational speaker. She is a Trustee Emeritus of Hood Theological Seminary and has served on many non-profit boards and on many international mission trips. She received the North Carolina State Bar's Distinguished Service Award in 2009 and the Charles Murphy Award for Public Service by Duke Law School in 2010. Black has been named in North Carolina Super Lawyers, North Carolina's Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers in America and her firm has been named as one of the Best Law Firms in America by US News & World Reports since 2010. She is a member of the Women's Presidents Organization and C12, Christian CEOs and Business Owners' Group. She was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the state of North Carolina. She received the North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section's “Advocate's Award” for skill, ethics and dedication to clients and the community in 2018. She was named the Community Foundation of Great Greensboro's Woman of the Year in 2018 and Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” in the Triad by US News & World Report in 2020. Black served as Miss North Carolina 1980. She won a Grand Talent award at the 1980 Miss America pageant. https://www.wardblacklaw.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm's gross income at a time when the firm's profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm's clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations. The program she created while president of the 16,000 member Bar Association, "4 ALL," has been used as a model in the United States and Canada for providing free legal services to the poor.  Black is a frequent lawyer educator and motivational speaker. She is a Trustee Emeritus of Hood Theological Seminary and has served on many non-profit boards and on many international mission trips. She received the North Carolina State Bar's Distinguished Service Award in 2009 and the Charles Murphy Award for Public Service by Duke Law School in 2010. Black has been named in North Carolina Super Lawyers, North Carolina's Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers in America and her firm has been named as one of the Best Law Firms in America by US News & World Reports since 2010. She is a member of the Women's Presidents Organization and C12, Christian CEOs and Business Owners' Group. She was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the state of North Carolina. She received the North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section's "Advocate's Award" for skill, ethics and dedication to clients and the community in 2018. She was named the Community Foundation of Great Greensboro's Woman of the Year in 2018 and Personal Injury "Lawyer of the Year" in the Triad by US News & World Report in 2020. Black served as Miss North Carolina 1980. She won a Grand Talent award at the 1980 Miss America pageant. https://www.wardblacklaw.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Brianne Hudak, a veteran educator, about the prevalence of underachievement in gifted and neurodivergent girls.   If you're the parent of a rising tween or middle-school aged exceptional girl, this episode is a must-listen.  Brianne shares:Why underachievement poses unique problems for girlsHow to spot the signs of underachievement, which can look different in girls than boysHow to evaluate learning environments and talk with teachers to set your daughter up for successWhat you can do to support an underachieving girl — and why it's a problem worth prioritizingAbout Brianne HudakBrianne has served in public, private, and charter schools for over 16 years, including teaching gifted and talented students, teaching STEM and theatre classes, and holding several administrative leadership positions. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in communications and theater, a certification in gifted and talented education, a master's in educational administration and supervision, and she's currently pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership. She is an active member of several state, federal, and international organizations serving gifted and exceptional children, including the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, the National Association for Gifted Children, and the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and She's also the North Caroline state liaison for SENG. A vocal advocate for gifted learners, Brianne is especially passionate about overcoming underachievement in gifted and twice exceptional (2e) girls. About the Exceptional Girls podcastIf you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, self-advocate, accept, and love herself — just as she is.To learn more, visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.

Do you want great PD at your school? Do you want it to be specific to your students and the needs of your building? In this episode David James discusses an amazing PD program that he has initiated at his school that is having a huge impact on the staff. David also talks about the power of being a teacher leader. Recognizing the hard work that everyone in the building is doing. Why we should all be expecting excellent and so much more. NCMLE Inspire Conference: https://ncmle.org/2024-inspire-conferenceBio:David James is a 7th grade social studies teacher at Harold E. Winkler Middle School in Concord, NC. He serves his students and colleagues in multiple leadership capacities including the Lead Mentor as part of the Winkler Middle School Beginning Teacher Program, 7th grade level chair, 7th grade social studies lead and new staff liaison. David's leadership extends beyond the walls of Winkler Middle School as he currently serves on the board of directors for the North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education as the Marketing Director and the 2024 NCMLE Inspire Conference Director. David believes effective teacher-leadership is a core component of the K-12 school building that is built on passion, trust, and a growth mindset. David is married to his Ohio University sweetheart Erin and they have a son Aiden who is a 1st grade student in Cabarrus County Schools as well. They enjoy their time traveling to athletic fields, race tracks, and concert venues. Social Media:  @HeroicHistory22 on Twitter/X@HeroicHistory22 on Instagram@HeroicHistory22 on TikTok @NCMiddle on Twitter/X@NCMiddle on Instagram@NCMiddle on TikTok@NCMLE on Facebookwww.ncmle.org

Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, goes in-depth on challenges facing counties, the opioid crisis, and shares the story of North Carolina initially having 98 counties.

Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, goes in-depth on challenges facing counties, the opioid crisis, and shares the story of North Carolina initially having 98 counties.

“We want to equip families with the hope of the Gospel and equip them with the Biblical truths for their everyday life.” Brandon Smith, lead pastor at Equip Church, talks about the ways their church plant hopes to reach the community of Hickory, North Carolina. Equip Church is a church planting partnership of North Carolina Association of Free Will Baptists and Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. Sunday is the Mission North America Offering, providing vital funding for Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. Find out more about how to give at https://www.fwbnam.com/mna/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ChurchPlanting #Gospel #Discipleship  

Are you curious about the untold stories of educators and activists who reshaped public education through grassroots efforts? Do you wonder how local engagement can still make a difference in today's complex educational landscape? If so, you're in for a treat. Stay tuned for a conversation that will inspire you to take action and make a difference in education right now.Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Illogical by TRUTH. I'm your host, Terrance Ruth, and today we have two incredible guests who have dedicated their lives to the cause of education, each with their unique perspective on the role of local engagement in shaping the trajectory of public education. We are joined by Dr. Floyd and Ann, who have not only made significant contributions to the field but have also been instrumental in preserving the historical legacies of Jeanie Teachers and the Rosenwald Schools, highlighting the power of local activism.Questions we covered:Can you share what influenced your passion for education and why you find it so vital?Enlighten our listeners about how local engagement was crucial in your efforts to promote desegregation.What insights can you provide to help families reimagine local learning autonomy that complements the public school experience?About our Guests:Ann McColl is an attorney and has worked in the field of education law and policy since graduating from the UNC Law School in 1991. Her positions include legislative director for the State Board of Education, general counsel for the North Carolina Association of School Administrators and the North Carolina School Superintendents Association, and more. Dr.Dudley Flood is an educator and champion of school integration in North Carolina. In the years following the Brown v. Board of Education decision that mandated school desegregation in the United States, Dr. Flood traveled to every corner of the state to unite divided communities and work toward integrating our public schools.Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence!

Mrs. Brianne Hudak, M. Ed., is a sixteen-year veteran of education serving in public, private, and charter schools. She is a passionate advocate for the gifted, a certified gifted and talented educator, and supports gifted education through her professional memberships in the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC), the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC), the North Carolina Association of the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT), and the Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) serving as a state liaison. Her roles in education include teaching the gifted, single-gender, PK3-5th grades, STEM/design engineering, theatre arts, and global studies. She has also held administrative roles as a curriculum and instructional specialist, teacher mentor/coach, student activities director, dean of students, assistant principal, and K-12 school leader. Mrs. Hudak is a certified educational consultant, adjunct professor and field supervisor, and currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership focusing on combating underachievement in the gifted and talented population.    Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Brianne Haduk about understanding the structure of the classroom and education system to better create a plan for your child to succeed when school is a struggle.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: What led Brianne to become passionate about gifted and talented education? What really is “gifted and talented”? It may not be what you think. The biggest challenges of educators and building support systems for G&T kids. Social-emotional challenges of the G&T community. Relationship building between the teacher and the child & their family is key to success. Working as a team to move the child forward- the importance of communication between teacher and parent. Parents can get a better sense of how their child is doing by paying attention to homework and identify immediate challenges they may be having. Gifted and talented children are smart but may have their own challenges or barriers to success, necessitating IEPs and 504s. Parents can bring to the table what they know works and doesn't work for their kids. The more information the teacher has, the better they can do to tailoring education to your child's needs. Being calm and collected is important to having a productive conversation with your child's teacher. Taking time to organize your thoughts and remove emotion can go a long way. If your student is struggling- the first thing to do is establish routines and structure. Use creative terms to take the negativity away from tasks that your child dreads. Instead of “homework time” try “study period,” “research time”, or even bringing in new and engaging ways to learn like watching the History Channel. Approach school/life balance with care. Are extracurriculars interfering with performance in the classroom? There is great power and impact in parents showing a genuine interest in their child's education. Ask questions, have conversations, participate with them.   Connect with Brianne: Website www.helpmehudak.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090175146771 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhinyPaluza     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson welcomes Kevin Leonard from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. They discuss state politics, tricky budgeting, and the NC investments into broadband and water infrastructure.The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

This episode features a conversation with Stephanie Deese, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards (NCAWDB), as Stephanie provides an overview of her career journey and reveals the most pressing workforce issues facing her region today. Discover how the pandemic accelerated innovation like virtual services in local career centers, and key strategies for building partnerships between workforce boards, economic developers, and education providers. Stephanie also shares advice to developing leaders on making boards more strategic, ensuring inclusive approaches, and being part of critical conversations.

Teachers are returning to the classroom across North Carolina, wondering what pay raises they're getting. State lawmakers are still trying to hammer out a state budget, weeks late.  "We need a pay raise that acknowledges the hard work that our educators do on a daily basis, but also allows them to live with dignity in order to pay their bills, and not have to work a second job or not have to leave the profession entirely," Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the North Carolina Association of Educators, said. According to the teacher's advocacy organization, North Carolina ranks 46th in the country for starting pay. The State Superintendent for Public Instruction says she's confident the state's new budget, when passed, will include generous pay raises.  "I am hoping along with all of our other teachers and parents, I'm sure, that this year's budget is going to make a big dent in that beginning teacher pay ranking," Superintendent Catherine Truitt said.

Teachers are returning to the classroom across North Carolina, wondering what pay raises they're getting. State lawmakers are still trying to hammer out a state budget, weeks late. "We need a pay raise that acknowledges the hard work that our educators do on a daily basis, but also allows them to live with dignity in order to pay their bills, and not have to work a second job or not have to leave the profession entirely," Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the North Carolina Association of Educators, said.According to the teacher's advocacy organization, North Carolina ranks 46th in the country for starting pay. The State Superintendent for Public Instruction says she's confident the state's new budget, when passed, will include generous pay raises. "I am hoping along with all of our other teachers and parents, I'm sure, that this year's budget is going to make a big dent in that beginning teacher pay ranking," Superintendent Catherine Truitt said.

Janet L. Williams is the Vice President for Finance and Administration / CFO for Elon University. She has over thirty years of professional experience in higher education and industry. Williams is a strategic leader who has extensive experience as a chief financial officer and manager of complex operations. Prior to her leadership at Elon University, Williams was vice president for financial services at Wake Forest University. Prior to Wake Forest, Williams served at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, where she was interim vice president for finance and administration / CFO. Williams began her work in higher education by serving at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where she was a finance and administrative director in the College of Engineering and College of Agriculture and Life Science. Prior to her work in higher education, Williams served in business and industry in New York and Texas. She held several senior-level positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation, Owego, NY; Corning, Inc.,Corning, NY; and with Kraft Foods, Inc., based in Garland, TX and Campbell, NY. She began her career as a staff auditor with the Ernst and Young CPA firm in Dallas, TX. Williams grew up in San Antonio, TX. Her father was a pastor and civil servant, and mother a postpartum nurse. Williams became the first in her immediate family to attend college when she enrolled in the University of Texas (Austin), where she earned her BBA in accounting. She then went on to earn an MBA degree from the University of North Texas. Williams is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). Among her commitments to serving her community, Williams is a member of the board of Habitat for Humanity in Forsyth County, NC, campus representative for American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network and is appointed by the NC Governor to the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) board. In addition, she is part of a dual career marriage and has been married to her husband, Paul, for 28 years. They are the proud parents of a college senior.   It's Easy Son airs on Wednesdays (8pm) and can be viewed on HBCU Smart TV , LinkedIn (@TheHBCUNation) and heard on HBCUiRadio and Soundcloud

In this installment of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are hosting Jonathan Martin, an expert assisting dentists during the transition phase of selling their practice. With a remarkable record of overseeing dental practice sales totaling more than a billion dollars, Jonathan imparts invaluable insights into the intricacies of selling your practice. He shares four essential elements determining the success or failure of an enticing offer to acquire your business. There's never been a better time to be an orthodontist.   IN THIS EPISODE: [01:01] Introduction of People and Practice and its message and Jonathan Martin's background.  [03:27] Jonathan describes how the economics have impacted the sale of dental practices and explains EBITDA in detail.  [11:09] What are favorable KPSs, and how cash comes into play on an offer. What things have changed in the last 12 months?  [15:39] How do cash, stock, hold-out money and seller financing impact your sale?  [22:00] What are the critical items to evaluate as you are looking at an offer to purchase your business?  [24:28] Jonathan discusses whether a seller would receive more money from a DSO or an OSO versus a private transaction.  [29:51] What should a Dr. do if they receive unsolicited offers from a DSO or an OSO?  [33:53] The bottom line is to do your due diligence and get professional help.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Inflation, labor costs and the interest rate rise have slowed down dental practice sales. Cash at closing, stock, holdback money and seller financing comprise the four components of an offer to purchase your practice. Hire a professional to look over the contract when you are selling your business.    RESOURCE LINKS People + Practice  - Website Dr. Sercan Akyalcin - Harvard Website Harvard Orthodontics Dentistry - Website Jonathan Martin - Website Jonathan Martin - Linkedin   BIO:  Jonathan joined McGill & Hill Group in September of 2005. He earned bachelor's degrees in both accounting and finance, and a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Jonathan works with dentists and dental specialists across the United States assisting them with their transition needs, and speaks regularly at dental schools and study clubs. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.   QUOTES:  “If you are considering selling your practice, it is essential to know what EBITDA is because the value you can hope to achieve or get in the sale of your practice hinges largely on that number. EBITDA is the money left after you pay overhead and a reasonable doctor's compensation.” - Jonathan Martin “Most doctors are looking to get cash at closing. Usually, that's the biggest component. Before mid-2022, you could get up to 80% of the total purchase price paid in cash at closing. That is one of the most significant changes I've seen over the last year.” - Jonathan Martin  

Description: Amanda Dixon, shares how a CTE pathway can be a great fit as well as provide stability for military students. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Show Notes: Career and Technical Education | NC DPI CTE Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBOl1RCpygI   Bio: Amanda Dixon received her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Pre-Law & Leadership Studies from Methodist College, Fayetteville NC and her Master of Education Technology Degree from Lesley University, Boston Massachusetts. She holds a Graduate Certificate in School Leadership from Appalachian State University, Boone NC, and school business financial certifications from the North Carolina Association of School Business Officials and Program Planning and Management from LERN Institute. During her twenty plus years in education she has served as a Secondary English and Language Arts Teacher, Grant Writer and Program Developer, Instructional Coach, Innovative High School Liaison, Director of Indian Education, Director of Workforce and Economic Development in the post-secondary education sector and served as Director of Federal Programs and Career and Technical Education in various schools' districts in North Carolina. She is also a small business owner. Dixon has been named Teacher of the Year, North Carolina Career & Technical Education Sandhills Region Administrator of the Year and is recognized as NCLA Berryman Leadership and Development Award recipient for her efforts in leading innovative opportunities for students in North Carolina. Dixon is the 2022 recipient of the North Carolina Administrator of the Year for Career & Technical Education and was recognized as the NCACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Professional for 2023 where she received a nomination as an ACTE Region II Administrator of the Year and will complete that process with distinguished nominees from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands during the upcoming year. She is a champion for all children and is passionate about providing innovative and equitable opportunities for students and families as a servant leader for Career and Technical Education. She joined the NC Department of Public Instruction team in March of 2022 where she currently serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for Career and Technical Education. Her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of two (Madison and Jerrison) and “glammy” to two borrowed sons. She and her husband Hugh have been married for 18 years and reside in Laurinburg, North Carolina following his recent retirement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.    

This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, is an assistant professor of healthcare administration in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Methodist University, Fayetteville North Carolina. Dr. Renkiewicz has been involved in EMS for 21 years as a credentialed paramedic, administrator and leader. Her specific research interests include defining predictors and profiling traumatic stress syndromes in EMS personnel and she recently had two papers published in the U.K. and U.S. on subjects related to her research interests. In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob Lawrence and Dr. Renkiewicz discuss her publications, “Secondary trauma response in emergency services systems (STRESS) project: quantifying and predicting vicarious trauma in emergency medical services personnel,” which discusses the emotional countertransference that occurs between the clinician and patient, and “Maladaptive Cognitions in EMS Professionals as a Function of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which analyses how the coronavirus disease pandemic has profoundly affected EMS professionals. TOP QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “I don't think we will ever go back to normal; this is kind of like 911. There was before 9/11, and there was after 9/11, and this is going to be before COVID, and after COVID.” “Vicarious trauma is emotional counter, transference; essentially, you are feeling what the patient feels when they're experiencing a traumatic event. Example being, if you had a call, for example, a stillbirth, you may for the following weeks or months have this weird aversion to children or things in which infants are involved and you may have a stress response to those situations in the same way that the patient would have.” “Post traumatic stress injury is not the only stress disorder that exists out there. It is the one that I think most frequently cited by educators and administrators, because we don't know all of the other more insidious stress disorders, of which vicarious trauma is one.” “A predictor of having vicarious trauma as an EMS professional; my hypothesis is that if your parents or whomever your caregivers are do not teach you how to appropriately and emotionally cope with anything in any situation, it becomes very difficult for you to know how to do it properly in your adult life and so you overcompensate, and so vicarious trauma occurs in that population.” EPISODE CONTENTS 1:12 – Introduction: Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz 1:55 – Ginny's academic career 3:00 – The development of research on EMS 4:50 – Paper discussion – secondary trauma response 09:00 – Education on stress disorders 11:24 – Therapy dog program 12:30 – Next steps/further work on resilience training 1530 – Maladaptive cognitions 17:20 – Getting published in the SOM Journal 19:00 – Learning, conclusions and takeaways 23:00 – The new normal 24:18 – Call to action for leaders 26:13 – NHTSA Listening Group on wellness, resilience and peer support programs 27:30 – Getting involved in research 31:00 – NAEMT Lighthouse leadership program ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON THIS TOPIC Secondary trauma response in emergency services systems (STRESS) project: quantifying and predicting vicarious trauma in emergency medical services personnel “Maladaptive Cognitions in EMS Professionals as a Function of the COVID-19 Pandemic” ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz is an assistant professor of healthcare administration in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services Methodist University, Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has been involved in EMS for 21 years as a credentialed paramedic and Level II paramedic instructor. She has spent 17 years as a program director, division chair or department head and has been recognized for her contribution to the EMS profession as a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS) through the National Association of EMS Physicians. She has won several national and international awards, including National EMS Educator of the Year and the global EMS10 Award for innovation in the field of EMS. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting degree from Wilson Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care with a concentration in EMS management and a Master of Health Science in EMS education (both from Western Carolina University), and a Ph.D. in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Care from Rush University. Dr. Renkiewicz is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals; serves as executive director of the Foundation for Prehospital Medicine Research; and is enthusiastic about research, innovation and student mentoring. She is also the vice chair of the North Carolina Association of EMS Educators. Her specific research interests include defining predictors and profiling traumatic stress syndromes in EMS personnel. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Email: drginnyrenkiewicz@outlook.com Twitter: @DrKrankyPants LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyrenkiewicz RATE AND REVIEW THE EMS ONESTOP PODCAST Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

This week's episode features Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center and president of Avant Institute, who discusses her experience in the pharmacy industry and the communities she serves. Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute. She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020's Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community.

Wendy Harris, Past President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the outlook of the real estate market in 2023.

Wendy Harris, Past President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the outlook of the real estate market in 2023.

Melissa Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-turner-pharmd/ Website: www.tarheelpgxconsulting.com Dr. Melissa Turner graduated from Meredith College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and from Campbell University in 2013 with her Doctor of Pharmacy. After graduation, she began working as a staff pharmacist for CVS and was there until May 2021.   Dr. Turner is a graduate of the PGx Consulting Confidence Academy, completed her Certificate in Pharmacogenomics from RxGenomix in April 2021, and opened her own business, Tarheel PGx Consulting, in September 2021. In March 2022, she completed a course in nutrigenomics from PureGenomics.   The mission of her company is to provide patients with personalized medication and nutrition management based on their genetics. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, the NCPDP Precision Medicine Subcommittee, and the Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Board.   Dr. Turner loves teaching her patients about how their genetics can affect their nutrition, health, and wellness and the medications they take. 

My guest for this episode is Melisa Galasso. Melisa is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Melisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)'s Council, and is the Chair of the Girl's on the Run Greater Charlotte Advisory Council.   She previously served on the AICPA's Technical Issues Committee and the Virginia Society of CPA's Board of Directors and is a past Chair of the North Carolina Association of CPA's Accounting and Auditing Committee. Melisa is the author of Money Matters for Nonprofits: How Board Members Can Harness the Power of Financial Statements by Understanding Basic Accounting.   Here's what to expect during the episode: Why is financial management important for a nonprofit organization? What is the role of technical accounting? Why should nonprofit leaders learn basic financial management? What are the basic financial reports that a board member should understand? What is the difference between an accrual basis and a cash basis?   Connect with Melisa Galasso! Websites: https://galassolearningsolutions.com/  |  https://moneymattersfornonprofits.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisagalasso/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalassoLearningSolutions/   Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

On today's show, we're delving into the lives and work of the women coming together to save our democracy. Election administration has become one of the most challenging jobs in the U.S. government. One in three election officials reports feeling unsafe because of their job. Americans are doubting the legitimacy of our elections, despite the fact that experts described the 2020 election as the “most secure” in American history.In the face of these fundamental challenges to our democracy—and in an environment increasingly characterized by political polarization—how can we protect our elections, and support our elections officials?Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight are our very special guests: Natalie Adona: Natalie Adona is the county clerk-recorder elect and former assistant clerk-recorder/registrar of voters for Nevada County, Calif. She previously worked as the senior research and learning associate for the elections program at Democracy Fund, where she co-authored the reports "Understanding the Voter Experience” and “Stewards of Democracy.”Tonya Wichman: Tonya Wichman is the director of the Defiance County Board of Elections in Defiance, Ohio, and a certified elections and registration administrator. Kathy Holland: Kathy Holland was the director of the Alamance County Board of Elections for over 31 years until she retired in 2021. She served in eight presidential elections, and was the president of the North Carolina Association of Directors of Elections.This special episode of On the Issues with Michele Goodwin is presented in conjunction with Ms. Magazine's “Women Saving Democracy” platform, produced in collaboration with the Brennan Center for Justice and RepresentWomen. Explore the whole project—featuring reported pieces, firsthand accounts from election officials, video events with women political leaders, and more—here. Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Tips, suggestions, pitches? Get in touch with us at ontheissues@msmagazine.com. Support the show

Alex Giles asks the Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Educators about the need for teachers in the classroom in North Carolina ahead as we approach a new school year.

In this episode, Jeff and Janet discuss: Janet's unique professional journey from Miss North Carolina to being a personal injury lawyer. Being open about who you are and what you believe. Showing what you believe by your calendar and your checkbook. The shift in culture that comes with including your employees in giving.   Key Takeaways: Your first law path may not be your ultimate path. Be willing to take a chance and see where your path may take you, even if it isn't where you think you're going to go.Join the groups where you can learn from those who are running their businesses in a way that you aspire to. Be authentic to who you are. The bolder you are, the more you are protected. With the Lord, you can do more than you have ever been able to do on your own or in previous years.   "We want to make sure that we're doing our philanthropy with the same kind of strategic planning that we're using in operating our law firm. We don't want to be sloppy in what we're doing with the Lord's money." —  Janet Ward Black About Janet Ward Black: Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. Her firm has been named as one of the Best Law Firms in America by US News & World Reports since 2010.A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations.The program she created while president of the 16,000-member Bar Association, “4 ALL,” has been used as a model in the United States and Canada for providing free legal services to those in need. More than 100,000 North Carolinians have talked to a lawyer for free since “4 ALL” began in 2007.Black is a frequent lawyer educator and motivational speaker. She is a Trustee Emeritus of Hood Theological Seminary and has served on many non-profit boards and on many international mission trips. Black has been named The Best Lawyers in America since 2007. She has been a member of C12, Christian CEOs, and Business Owners' Group since 2005. She was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the state of North Carolina by Governor Pat McCrory.Black served as Miss North Carolina 1980. She won a Grand Talent award at the 1980 Miss America pageant playing Chopin's “Revolutionary Etude” on the piano.Her law firm's philanthropy was spotlighted on the 700 Club national broadcast in 2020. https://www1.cbn.com/doing-impossible-bless-others Connect with Janet Ward Black:Website: https://www.wardblacklaw.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMPC2G3je92ZufeD5R3lWWgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-ward-black-831a8511/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ward-black-law/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wardblacklaw?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wardblacklaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wardblacklaw/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

Wendy Harris, President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the latest on the housing market in North Carolina.

Elijah Lee, a 14-year-old community activist and public speaker, is an advocate for children and an ordained minister. In the first grade Elijah learned one of his classmates was experiencing child abuse. He assisted her in getting help but this placed a burden on his heart.  Elijah serves as a public speaker on the issues of child abuse awareness, racism, resilience and youth empowerment. He has served as keynote speakers for Guardian ad Litem statewide conferences, foster care events, the North Carolina Association for Youth Children, KIPP School System and NAACP.  Elijah, an ordained minister, began studying the word of God at a young age and gave his first sermon at the age of five.  Elijah's activism led him to be honored with the designation of Marvel Hero on the Marvel Hero Project still streaming on Disney+ (episode 2, Incredible Elijah).  In his spare time, Elijah enjoys traveling, studying justice initiatives and spending time with family.Connect with Elijah LeeWebsite:             https://incredibleelijah.com/Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/elijah_4justice_lee/Twitter:               https://twitter.com/ElijahLee07Read Elijah's Comic Book:            https://www.marvelhq.com/comics/marvel-s-hero-project-season-1-incredible-elijahStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1847701Purchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.com Follow Malik's First Job on Social Media Facebook:          https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:          https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:               https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob 

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Hear from Stephanie Lanier, the Team Leader of Lanier Property Group on how she built a powerful team in Wilmington, NC. Stephanie is an excellent Leader and she has built a fantastic business. She got into Real Estate in 2012, and very quickly become her own brokerage. Ultimately, she merged with Intracoastal Properties brokerage in 2020 and pivoted back to a team, and never looked back. They have built an incredibly strong culture around self-care, work-life rhythm, and trust. Join Stephanie and Lee as they talk about her company's evolution, knowing your role, and trusting in others. They also cover leadership, accountability, and encouragement, as well as being there for people, and retaining agents and employees. Stephanie also runs a company called The Inspiration Lab - an authentic place for women to learn and be inspired by one another. They help women foster meaningful connections through live events, online workshops, and original workbooks. Here's one of the many free documents Stephanie shares on being a great leader and how to better encourage your people: https://www.theinspirationlab.co/deets-on-peeps (https://www.theinspirationlab.co/deets-on-peeps) You can learn more about the Inspiration Lab: https://www.theinspirationlab.co/ And more about Lanier Property group: https://www.lanierpropertygroup.com/ Stephanie Lanier is the leader of Lanier Property Group, an award-winning real estate team at Intracoastal Realty in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is a winner of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Rising Star Award and was named to Wilmington's Power 100 list in both 2019 and 2020. Also in 2020, Stephanie was selected as one of America's Top 100 Real Estate Agents in North Carolina and received the Cape Fear CREW Award of Excellence for her dedication to advancing the careers of women in real estate. She was previously chosen as one of Wilmington's Most Intriguing People and voted Best Real Estate Agent by the StarNews. She was also named to StarNews Media's inaugural “40 Under 40” list in 2019.  Stephanie is firmly invested in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, named one of the South's best coastal towns. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her commitment to the local community includes founding The Inspiration Lab, a community that provides teaching, tools, and connection for working women. Stephanie is particularly passionate about empowering women who want to grow their real estate businesses and those who own or want to start a small business. In 2019, Lanier Property Group and The Inspiration Lab teamed up to host a women's conference in Wilmington with an entire day devoted to real estate and marketing. Hundreds of marketers, real estate agents, and REALTORS® from across the U.S. and Canada attended.

Tiffany Waddell Tate, CEO of Career Maven Consulting, is a leader in the worlds of professional development, talent retention, and improving the cultural competence of organizations and teams. Skilled at developing, facilitating, and reforming programming to close wage, achievement, and equity gaps, Tiffany is on a mission to change the professional trajectory of 1 million women's lives. Regarded as a subject matter expert in career development and talent retention, Tiffany has been featured in Forbes, Today.com, Well + Good, The Everygirl, and Martha Stewart Magazine.Tiffany Bio:Tiffany Waddell Tate, CEO of Career Maven Consulting, is a leader in the worlds of professional development, talent retention, and improving the cultural competence of organizations and teams. Skilled at developing, facilitating, and reforming programming to close wage, achievement, and equity gaps, Tiffany is on a mission to change the professional trajectory of 1 million women's lives.Tiffany's experience navigating Higher Education to identify allies, champions, and a career path has fueled her passion to develop and prepare high potential candidates for organizations ready to nurture them. She does this by operating two distinct lanes with her company, Career Maven Consulting– one for individuals seeking professional development support and the other for companies seeking to attract and retain top talent. To date, Tiffany has led the transformation and development of several workforces, performance, and training plans for Fortune 500 companies. She has also designed career branding documents and facilitated coaching that doubled and tripled the salaries of women struggling to move out of entry-level or middle management roles.Clients describe Tiffany as reliable, enthusiastic, and the push necessary to take their career, talent, and employees to the next level. Friends describe her as compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence. Tiffany describes herself as the “CEO of her personal and professional life” – and she encourages others to recognize the same agency as owners and makers of their career stories. Tiffany credits Oprah Winfrey's journey as inspiration, helping her to recognize there are tables, seats, and rooms that she must build instead of waiting for an invitation to join.Regarded as a subject matter expert in career development and talent retention, Tiffany has been featured in Forbes, Today.com, Well + Good, The Everygirl, and Martha Stewart Magazine.As a leader and community change agent, Tiffany has served as the President of the Wake Forest University Association of Black Alumni, the President of the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers, and as a founding board member of REACH Women's Network.When Tiffany isn't creating change for clients and corporations at the intersection of talent acquisition, organizational behavior, and inclusive excellence, she's spending time with her daughter, gardening, trying new recipes, or riding her spin bike.If you're looking to connect, learn more, or work with Tiffany, contact her team at: hello@careermavenacademy.comMake sure to subscribe & review Lady Empire above for the opportunity to be featured!

Description: If you are listening to this episode today, chances are, you are a high-achieving female. And with that level of awesomeness comes some not so awesome stuff like burnout, fatigue, stress, and overwhelm. Can you relate to feeling this way? If so, today's episode is for you. In this episode, you are going to hear from four dynamic, high-achieving women who will share their self-care strategies in order to help you stay the course with your goals. Kenzie Groh is a women's life + success coach and energy healer who specializes in helping women remove limiting beliefs and change their patterns and unwanted habits. Kenzie is also a master neuro-linguistic programming practitioner (NLP), reiki master, master life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and certified breathwork facilitator.  Gillean Barkyoumb is a registered dietitian and the owner of Millennial Nutrition. She helps make nutrition doable for millennial women and moms by sharing tips, tricks, and hacks like her "No Recipe" Recipes, easy Dinner Formula, and “Snacktivities” for kids to enjoy.  Katie Berkey is a shareholder, certified land planner, and Board-Certified Specialist in City, County, and Local Government Law at Becker. As a proud wife and mother of three, Katie strives for gender equality in the legal profession through the improvement of women's promotion and retention rates. She mentors others on transitioning back to work after maternity leave and advocates for workplace and conference accommodations to support the professional ambitions and breastfeeding and breastmilk donation goals of working mothers. Dr. Dixie Brown, the owner of Lotus Healing, is an Integrative Medicine Practitioner passionate about helping individuals around the world who seek optimal health and wellness. Dixie is also the Founder of Willow Place, a substance use and mental health treatment program for women, Board President of The Seraph Fund, and Board Secretary of the North Carolina Association of Recovery Residences.  Dixie is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of North Carolina, Florida, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.   What you'll learn:-The main ways our panelists are supporting high-achieving females with their work. -Reveal the most common challenges professional women face when it comes to applying self-care practices to their daily routines. -Simple principles to implement in the next thirty days to navigate stress and to create more wins. LINKS: Get In The Room with KNOW Global: bit.ly/podcast-global Download Your Episode Bonus [How to Masterfully Connect Workbook] Here: www.theknowwomen.com/podcast Kenzie's Book Recommendation: The Universe Always Has A Plan Gillean's Book Recommendations: The Big Leap and Secrets of the Millionaire Mind Katie's Book Recommendation: Back to Work After Baby Dixie's Book Recommendation: The Artist Way FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: The KNOW Women – @theknowwomen Sarah Benken – @sarahbenken Erica Castner – @ericaqueeniecastner Kenzie Groh - @kenzgroh Gillean Barkyoumb - @milleniannutrition Katie Berkey - @katieberkey Dr. Dixie Brown - @lotushealingforyou

Kelli Knoble, National Tax Manager with Grant Thornton in Charlotte, NC, has enjoyed an impressive career in public accounting and currently serves as the Board Chairman of the North Carolina Association of CPAs. Kelli shares her career experiences, ways to propel your career forward, especially in the first five years of graduating, and discusses hiring trends in the public accounting field.

On today's episode, the NC DWI Guy is joined by Meghann Burke, the President of the Buncombe County Criminal Defense Bar. Since joining forces with Bill Brazil in 2011, Meghann has expanded Brazil & Burke's criminal defense and civil litigation practice areas. She is active with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice ("NCAJ"), having served on NCAJ's Executive Committee, Board of Governors, Legal Affairs Committee, and in leadership with the Criminal Defense Section. In 2017 and 2018, she served as the Chair of NCAJ's Annual Convention, and she served as Editor of the April 2018 Trial Briefs Magazine. Meghann was nominated by her colleagues as a “Young Gun” Legal Elite by Business North Carolina in 2013 for her work in criminal defense cases and, in 2018, received the Themis Award presented by the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.      Highlights: Meghann explains how simple the process was to get the Buncombe County Criminal Defense bar going and provides a blue-print for attorneys to organize in their local counties Jake and Meghann discuss the power of having “collective bargaining” as a group of criminal defense attorneys in negotiation with the State on big picture criminal defense procedure issues at the local level Learn how the value of shared information among the bar elevates criminal defense beyond the combined efforts of each individual attorney Discover the unexpected benefits that having a tight knit criminal defense bar

Dr. Joynicole Martinez is CEO of The Alchemist Agency, a management consulting firm serving leading executives, corporations, and organizations. Dr. Martinez has over 20 years of experience providing capacity-building services, including strategic planning and organizational design with a focus on leadership and executive training and coaching, performance and change management, fund development and impact measurement.    In addition to her extensive work in the healthcare industry in compliance, patient experience, interoperability, multidisciplinary team building, diversity & inclusion training, and board development, Joynicole has developed projects and garnered funding for initiatives that reach across the housing and education industries to strengthen population health and wellness. Her grant writing has won millions of dollars toward advancing the community serving missions of her clients.   Dr. Martinez is an award winning speaker and trainer and has presented at numerous local, state, and federal conferences. Her list of clients includes the Health Care Compliance Association, Microsoft Corporation, Wells Fargo, Women Economic Forum, Ritz Paris, North Carolina Association of Certified Professional Accountants, Ellevate, NASDAQ, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, American Veterans Association, and Women Influence Community. Joynicole has trained executives across North and South America and in the United Kingdom, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and the Caribbean. As a champion for equity and social justice, Dr. Martinez serves as the Director of Research for the World Woman Foundation and the Jordan Institute for Leadership and Social Justice.   Dr. Martinez is a featured member on SheSource, an online brain trust of female experts on diverse topics designed to serve journalists, producers, and booking agents. She is an inaugural member of the Peace50 (P50) Community, an engagement group that proposes policy recommendations related to peace. As contributor to the invitation only Forbes Coaches Council, she provides expert advice on leadership, management, and business innovation. Dr. Martinez serves as the United States Chair for Housing and Development for the All Ladies League (India), is the US Ambassador for Diplomatic World Magazine and is a staff contributor to North Carolina's oldest minority owned newspaper, The Carolinian. 

1:40 Interview- Dr. Anderson. Anderson answers some fun questions about what it's like teaching while bringing her daughter to work everyday and what a literal mess Rhodes was during his first year of teaching. 15:20- Dr. Anderson talks about her work with the Equity Team at Holly Springs, and mentions some small things teachers can do in their classrooms to make it more welcoming for all students as well as some larger things the school/district can do. 32:40- We also discuss the role of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and what they do for teachers as well as students. And Dr. Anderson gives her pitch as to why all teachers should be a member of the NCAE. 41:35 Game- Celebrity Gossip Trivia. Our guest faces off against both Rhodes and Will to see who knows the most Celebrity Gossip (and some pop culture) trivia from the 2000's. Will's constant wrong answers may have caused Rhodes to tabulate the scores incorrectly. 59:45 Draft- Best First Date Ideas. For someone who hasn't been on a first date in over a decade, Rhodes has a lot of ideas about what makes a great first date. Which dates sound better?

In this episode of EFI: in conversation, Dr. Terry Stoops, VP of Research and Director of Education Studies at John Locke Foundation and Advisory Board member at EFI joins Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen to discuss how the North Carolina Association of Educators is fighting against a school choice scholarship program that primarily benefits low income children, and other issues around the state of North Carolina. Find EFI online at EFInstitute.org, @EF_Institute on twitter, and Educational Freedom Institute on Facebook and other social platforms.

Our special guests in this episode are Dr. Robert Selden and Mr. Reggie Cook who speak to us about practicing dentistry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Selden is an orthodontist in Charlotte, NC and the current president of the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists. Mr. Cook is the CEO of Cook Health and Safety Compliance, through which he provides health and safety compliance training and consulting services to dental professionals.