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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast 273 followers273 317 tracks317 Toni Weisskopf is an American science fiction editor and the publisher of Baen Books. She has won the Phoenix Award, the Rebel Award, and the Neffy Award for best editor. She uses the nom de plume T. K. F. Weisskopf as an anthology editor. Writers of the Future and Toni initially met in New York in 1989, where she was a volunteer helping at the Awards event! She has since worked with Jim Baen, working under him as an editor and wearing every hat in a publishing house. With Jim's passing, Toni became the owner and publisher of Baen Books and is going strong! She was earlier on this podcast in episode 100. In this episode, we discuss the future of publishing. Release date: 19 February 2025

Toni Weisskopf is an American science fiction editor and the publisher of Baen Books. She has won the Phoenix Award, the Rebel Award, and the Neffy Award for best editor. She uses the nom de plume T. K. F. Weisskopf as an anthology editor. Writers of the Future and Toni initially met in New York in 1989, where she was a volunteer helping at the Awards event! She has since worked with Jim Baen, working under him as an editor and wearing every hat in a publishing house. With Jim's passing, Toni became the owner and publisher of Baen Books and is going strong! She was earlier on this podcast in episode 100. In this episode, we discuss the future of publishing.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #AMI #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #AMI #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #AMI #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #AMI #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the stories inside you could help heal your deepest wounds? In this episode, I host a renowned author, Francesca Lia Block, who takes us through the magical connection between storytelling and healing. With a blend of poetry, symbolism, and magic realism, Francesca shares how creative writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions, healing, self-discovery, personal growth, and navigating personal experiences.  In this podcast episode, Francesca Lia Block shares: - The body-mind connection in storytelling. - The 12-question framework to combining craft and personal healing. - The importance of community in the creative process. - Balancing craft and raw expression: how to navigate, allowing your authentic voice to emerge. - Overcoming fear and vulnerability and finding the courage to share through writing. - The healing power of fiction. - Writing as a somatic practice: incorporating movement and body awareness. - The evolutionary aspect of storytelling. - Practical tips for aspiring writers. - The importance of ongoing projects for maintaining momentum and emotional balance. And so much more! Francesca Lia Block, M.F.A., is the author of more than thirty books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry and has written screenplay adaptations of her work. She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award, and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other citations from the American Library Association and from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal, and Publisher's Weekly. Her work has been translated into Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Portuguese. Francesca has also published stories, poems, essays, and interviews in The Los Angeles Times, The L.A. Review of Books, Spin, Nylon, Black Clock, The Fairy Tale Review, and Rattle, among others. In addition to writing, Francesca edits the Lit Angels online journal on Substack and teaches fiction at various places, including UCLA Extension, Antioch University, and privately in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised. Learn more and reach out: francesca.block@gmail.com https://www.francescaliablock.com/about --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta's growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry's Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand's visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta's highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has been facing backlash for comments he made during his speech to the Congressional Black Caucus. LL Cool J was in attendance, as he and MC Lyte received a Phoenix Award during the Caucus' 52nd Annual Legislative Conference. EP 1529 Explore the podcast: https://linktr.ee/thediamondkshow  

EP: Episode 66 Episode Title: A Music Executive, International Renaissance Man & Political Activist Feat. Cappriccieo Scates Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by music executive, music publisher, author, and political activist. Durell and Cappriccieo begin the episode talking about how he got started in music as a drummer and ultimately decided it was best for him to make a pivot to the business side of music and take an executive role providing promo services for several different major record labels. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work in different parts of the music industry from his work in the P.R.O. (Performance Rights Organization) space at SESAC, and representing songwriters as a music publisher. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work as a member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force that consulted former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on the economic impact of music, film, and entertainment during his last term in office. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about his work as the author of two books. He wrote his first book 10 Steps To Successfully Managing Recording Artists in 2004 & The 11th Step I Missed in 2018. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about how much the music industry changed between the time span of him writing both books. Durell talks to Cappriccieo about him being awarded the Phoenix Award and a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council proclaiming September 22nd 2011 “CAPPRICCIEO SCATES DAY”. Cappriccieo talks about receiving a Doctor Of Philosophy and awarded an Ambassadorial Appointment in Special Consultative Status with The United Nations Economic & Social Council which is the highest level of accreditation that is awarded internationally to all designates. Cappriccieo talks about being a consultant to the Congressional Black Caucus and being the second person in history to receive the Congressional Black Caucus Lapel Pin. Durell and Cappriccieo end the episode talking about him being knighted into the Royal Order Of Knights Of Malta of Africa and the Diaspora and how he prides himself on his personal slogan “Your floor is someone else's ceiling” “Always be appreciative for where you are, but never stop trying to reach the best floor” has helped him achieve success in his career. For more info on Cappriccieo Scates, please visit his social media profile below, Instagram @cappriccieo

EP: Episode 66 Episode Title: A Music Executive, International Renaissance Man & Political Activist Feat. Cappriccieo Scates Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by music executive, music publisher, author, and political activist. Durell and Cappriccieo begin the episode talking about how he got started in music as a drummer and ultimately decided it was best for him to make a pivot to the business side of music and take an executive role providing promo services for several different major record labels. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work in different parts of the music industry from his work in the P.R.O. (Performance Rights Organization) space at SESAC, and representing songwriters as a music publisher. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work as a member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force that consulted former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on the economic impact of music, film, and entertainment during his last term in office. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about his work as the author of two books. He wrote his first book 10 Steps To Successfully Managing Recording Artists in 2004 & The 11th Step I Missed in 2018. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about how much the music industry changed between the time span of him writing both books. Durell talks to Cappriccieo about him being awarded the Phoenix Award and a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council proclaiming September 22nd 2011 “CAPPRICCIEO SCATES DAY”. Cappriccieo talks about receiving a Doctor Of Philosophy and awarded an Ambassadorial Appointment in Special Consultative Status with The United Nations Economic & Social Council which is the highest level of accreditation that is awarded internationally to all designates. Cappriccieo talks about being a consultant to the Congressional Black Caucus and being the second person in history to receive the Congressional Black Caucus Lapel Pin. Durell and Cappriccieo end the episode talking about him being knighted into the Royal Order Of Knights Of Malta of Africa and the Diaspora and how he prides himself on his personal slogan “Your floor is someone else's ceiling” “Always be appreciative for where you are, but never stop trying to reach the best floor” has helped him achieve success in his career. For more info on Cappriccieo Scates, please visit his social media profile below, Instagram @cappriccieo

This week, Ayana is joined by Francesca Lia Block in a heartfelt conversation recognizing the search for self and love through magic, literature, and deeply-felt presence. Francesca brings listeners into her writing practices as she navigates centering beauty in a world of intensity. Moving through the depths of empathy, pleasure, and presence, Francesca considers passion as a practice of gratitude to the world around us. As she discusses her most recent book House of Hearts, with Ayana, she emphasizes the healing and growth that comes from examining ourselves and our passions deeply. As we journey through life, what mentors, books, and practices give us the inspiration we need to keep moving forward? Francesca Lia Block, M.F.A., is the author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry, and has written screenplay adaptations of her work. She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other citations from the American Library Association and from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal and Publisher's Weekly.Music by 40 Million Feet, India Blue, and Ariana Saraha & Flight Behavior. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram

Hold onto your steering wheel as we're about to hit the road on this week's PreserveCast as we talk with Evans Paull about Baltimore's Stop the Road movement, the historic waterfront communities saved, and the Highway to Nowhere. Detailed in his recently released book, Stop the Road: Stories from The Trenches of Baltimore's Road Wars, Paull will give us a glimpse into the up-close-and-personal account of Baltimore's 40-year battle over highway plans.  E. Evans Paull spent 45 years as a city planner working in Baltimore and nationally on urban redevelopment issues. He began his career in the Baltimore City Department of Planning as a generalist planner before specializing in the redevelopment of brownfields.  After starting and managing Baltimore's Brownfields Initiative, he tackled these same issues at a national level, working first for Northeast-Midwest Institute before becoming director of the National Brownfields Coalition and finally running his consulting business, Redevelopment Economics. Although now retired, many of his published articles and papers still appear on the Redevelopment Economics website. Paull has won several awards, including: Brownfields Leadership Award, Phoenix Award (for brownfields redevelopment), Governor's Smart Growth Award and Professional Achievement in Economic Development Award from the Maryland Chapter American Planning Association.

AJC, NPR ~Political Coordinator for Stacey Abrams for Governor 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also received * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta * Emory University Alumni Association's 40 Under 40 * Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 *Georgia State University's Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award * Daily Point of Light Award"Everyone Matters;Everyone Deserves Respect; andEveryone Can Make A Difference."- Taos WynnTaos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos' leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta.Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek.In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states.Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze.An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community.Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors.Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice. © 2022 All Rights Reserved© 2022 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

Angry SmokeStories from the fireground as told by Atlanta Deputy Fire Chief (retired) Joseph M. Tolbert. Joe regales us with first person accounts of 4 remarkable incidents during his career, incidents that he should NOT have been at.Chief Joe Tolbert was born and raised in the City of Atlanta. He is a fifth generation Atlanta Firefighter. His Great-Great Grandfather began the family tradition of working in the fire  service with the Atlanta Volunteer  Fire Department in 1870.Chief Tolbert joined the Atlanta Fire Department in 1972. He has served in every rank and capacity within the Atlanta Fire Department, up to and including acting  Fire Chief. During his career he held the following ranks: Apparatus Operator, Chief's Aide, Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief. He has been awarded degrees in Fire Science and Business Administration. He is a certified Fire Instructor, Safety Officer, Fire Investigator and Hazardous Materials Technician.During his career, Chief Tolbert received numerous citations and commendations for heroism and bravery. These awards include the Phoenix Award, given by Mayor Andrew Young, and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, given by the late Congressman John Lewis.Chief Tolbert retired from the Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department in 2005. He completed his career in the fire service as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the City of East Point., GA. He continues to operate the consulting firm he began in 1984, specializing in forensic fire investigations, fire modeling and incident management review.For more music by the artists featured in this episode:Antsy McClain -  https://unhitched.com/Dave Pascoe -  https://www.lateforthetrainband.com/Jaynee Thorne - https://jayneethornemusic.com/

Tony Conley kicks off his thirteenth episode with a three-part interview of Bob Trezise, who has been President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) since 2011, representing the Lansing, Michigan region (Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties) with an MSA population of over half a million. During Bob's tenure with LEAP, the tri-county Lansing regional economy welcomed private sector investment projects totaling over $3 billion, along with more than 6,400 direct-private jobs. This economic development success grew LEAP into a nationally recognized top 20 economic development organization (Site Selection Magazine, 2021 MacConway Award Winner). Beyond LEAP, Bob has been leading or guiding the city of Lansing's economic development efforts since 2006, having served as president and CEO of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) from 2006-2011 and leading LEAP's contract for economic development services with the city of Lansing since 2011. LEAP manages the city's Brownfield Authority, Tax Increment Finance Authority, Corridor Improvement Authorities and LEDC programs and board of directors through this contract. Under Bob's leadership and guidance, the city has experienced massive revitalization ranging in the billions of dollars, thousands of jobs created and eight straight years of population growth. In 2011, Bob received the Michigan Economic Developer's Association (MEDA) Economic Development Medalist of the Year award and, in 2016, received MEDA's prestigious President's Award. Bob's projects have also, seven times, received the International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) Gold and Silver projects of the Year awards. Bob's pinnacle project, the $182 million revitalization of the long-abandoned, downtown Lansing riverfront “Power Station” into a national corporate headquarters, won the National Brownfield Association's Region 5 Phoenix Award and was the National #1 Runner Up winner. Bob was honored to be selected as one of North America's 50 Top Economic Developers in 2020 by Consultant Connect, a leading consulting agency focused on bridging the gap between economic developers and site consultants. In the early days of Bob's long-standing economic development career, he served as the Managing Director and creator of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Community Assistance Team (CATeam) from 2001 – 2006. Additionally, Bob is the founder of the Michigan Main Street program and worked on hundreds of community revitalization projects across Michigan. Additionally, Bob served as vice president of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) board and Director of Delta Township's economic development department. In both roles, Bob was part of the successful Keep GM campaign. LEAP is a unique and diverse economic development organization with an impact portfolio ranging from brick-and-mortar developments and massive business attraction projects to management of Ingham County's economic development efforts and the region's SmartZone (LRSZ) to delivering robust entrepreneurial programs; diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; and placemaking programs, including creating and supporting the Lansing Poet Laureate program, LEAP's flagship inclusive entrepreneurship program One and All. The Arts Council of Greater Lansing has recognized Bob and LEAP's cutting-edge placemaking efforts with the Business Leadership Award. Bob and LEAP's staff were also recognized by the US Small Business Administration's Administrator for outstanding regional entrepreneurial efforts. Bob grew up in the city of Lansing, is married to Kerri and they have four children. Bob is a proud graduate of the Lansing School District, James Madison College at Michigan State University and the Public Administration/Public Affairs Graduate program at Western Michigan University. He is also a published poet. Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music open.spotify.com/track/7y23KC54uZ…fPSoq_BrEnoS9kUw

In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Don Wells, Chief Empowerment Officer of Just in Time for Foster Youth based in San Diego, California. JIT won the 2021 Fire Award (for mid-size organizations) and the 2021 Phoenix Award (for youth impact) and we wanted to highlight their award winning framework and services. Don explains JIT's foundational philosophies, their services, and what they measure and track (including the one service that alumni of their program have said was the most critical service they received).

In this episode: Past President Richard Abrams is honored for his commitment to the industry. Inside ISRI 2022: Learning doesn't stop when the convention ends. Farewell to a member of the Gulf Coast recycling family. Related Articles ISRI's First President Awarded for Commitment to the Industry ISRI Education in 2022: A Calendar Full of Knowledge... Read more »

AJC, NPR ~ 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service  My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also received * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State  * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta  * Emory University Alumni Association's 40 Under 40  * Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40  *Georgia State University's Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award  * Daily Point of Light Award "Everyone Matters;Everyone Deserves Respect; andEveryone Can Make A Difference."- Taos WynnTaos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos' leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta. Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek.In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states. Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze. An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community. Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors. Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice.   © 2022 All Rights Reserved© 2022 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

Welcome to this week's episode of The Blaze Bell Show. Today's guest is jiu jitsu teacher, Stephanie. She is a mother, a childhood trauma/DV/SA survivor, a mental health advocate, and an avid martial artist alongside her partner Hunter. She is also the 2021 Recipient of the Victims for Justice, Phoenix Award. Stephanie wants to help people improve their quality of life by inspiring them to fight for themselves. This episode is full of incredible healing tools as we hear how she has navigated overcoming so much!Follower her on TikTok (her videos are SO GOOD!): https://www.tiktok.com/@thementalwarriorCome take a wxmens self-defense class with her here:  Legacy Jiu Jitsu - https://legacyjiujitsu.wordpress.com/___________________________Blaze's Info:Subscribe to my newsletter for monthly inspiration and healing tools! https://www.blazebell.com/Check out my online Healing Courses here: https://www.blazebell.com/courses*Use code: badass50 for 50% off my online course, Reclaim Your Badassery!Join Sober & Sovereign: https://bit.ly/soberandsovereignVisit me on social: Website: https://www.blazebell.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/blazebellblissPodcast: https://www.blazebell.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blazebellblissIf this show is adding value to your life, please support my work. https://www.patreon.com/blazebellshowI love you so much. Thank you for being a part of my journey. xo

Lovers and friends, a deliciously inspiring episode awaits you today. On this week's podcast episode, Toska sits down in conversation with the magical and illustrious author, Francesca Lia Block. We talk about how magic weaves into storytelling, her book, “The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing”, Venus rituals, exploring alt-identities through crafting characters, etymology, love spells, the magnetism of Los Angeles, sipping strawberry “Rita-Hayworth”s, the power of sharing our stories with the collective, and SO much more. It was such an honor to have Francesca on the show. Cozy up and tune in. Francesca Lia Block is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books of stories, nonfiction, and fiction, including the Weetzie Bat books, her series of magical-realism novels. She has received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award, and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other citations from the American Library Association, the New York Times Book Review, and Publisher's Weekly. Francesca's Links & Socials https://www.francescaliablock.com https://www.instagram.com/francescaliablock/ https://twitter.com/francescablock https://www.facebook.com/francescaliablock/ Purchase Francesca's Book - The Thorn Necklace Links & Socials Stay in touch ~ www.sexmagicsociety.com Access our online courses ~ https://sex-magic-podcast-s-school.teachable.com/courses (use code SCORPIOSZN for 20% off!) Join our community ~ www.patreon.com/sexmagicpodcast Connect on social media ~ www.instagram.com/sexmagicpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sex-magic-podcast/support

Dan Gordon is currently serving as the Office Executive Director for Jabian Consulting's Headquarters in Atlanta. His  promotion into this role created a milestone for the firm, as previously only the  founders served in this senior position. Jabian, established in 2006, is an award-winning  consultancy with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, and Dallas. Prior to Jabian, he  served as Emory University's Chief of Staff and on the President's Leadership Team.  Before Emory, Mr. Gordon was the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta supporting twenty-one direct reports and more than 8,500 employees. Appointed by  the Mayor, and unanimously approved by City Council, Mr. Gordon oversaw all city  operating departments and a $2 billion budget. Mr. Gordon completed more than $10  billion in transactions, helped the city to reach record cash reserves and eight credit  rating increases, co-negotiated one of the largest aviation transactions on record, and  was instrumental in the city's largest expansion since Buckhead in 1952. He received  the highest Mayoral honor, the Phoenix Award, for his service.  Prior to the city, Mr. Gordon served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at The  Home Service Store (HSS), a Roark Capital company. In this role, Mr. Gordon oversaw  roughly 750 team members across the country and approximately 40,000 large ticket  installation projects. Before HSS, Mr. Gordon was the Chief Operating Officer of  Extremity Healthcare, Inc. (EHI), a management services company that supports more  than 15 entities and several hundred thousand patient encounters annually.   In 2007, Mr. Gordon was recruited to become the Director of Business Development  for AMB Group – the management and support services arm for Arthur M. Blank's  diverse businesses – and Co-Founder and Vice President of the Atlanta Falcons Physical  Therapy Centers (AFPTC), where he worked for more than six years. AFPTC retained all  Center Directors since inception under his leadership and was sold to a public company  in 2013. Mr. Gordon's other responsibilities included analyzing and structuring a variety  of investments and leading special projects for the Blank Family and Atlanta Falcons.   Earlier in his career, Mr. Gordon worked at North American Properties in commercial  real estate development and at The Home Depot in the Business Leadership Program and Strategic Business Development. He also played a core role in a $6B private label  credit transaction, still in effect for more than fifteen years.  Mr. Gordon graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in International Studies. He  later earned his M.B.A. at Emory University in one year concentrating in Finance and  Real Estate. He also completed coursework at Harvard University and the London  School of Economics. He was awarded the Integrity Award by his peers at graduation. Mr. Gordon is a proud graduate of The Lovett School.  In the community, Mr. Gordon enjoys supporting youth-at-risk and inclusion initiatives  that unite Atlanta. He serves or served in the following capacities: Past Board Chair &  Current Executive Committee Member, Leadership Atlanta Class of 2015, L.E.A.D. Class  of 2009 – Leadership Atlanta, Board Member & Unity for a Difference Co-Chair – Families First, Member – Rotary Club of Atlanta, Member – Society of International  Business Fellows, Trustee – Outstanding Atlanta, Chair – ELC for Children's Healthcare  of Atlanta, Board Member – Super Bowl LIII Host Committee, Member – 2018 College  Football National Championship, Executive Board of Visitors – Emory University, Board  Member and Treasurer – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Co-Founder – Grady  Hospital Ambassador Force, Capital Campaign Committee – Atlanta Community Food  Bank, and J-Screen Advisory Board Member – Marcus Foundation. He is also a member  of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40 Class of 2015.   Mr. Gordon is married to his college sweetheart from Emory. They are the proud  parents of twin daughters and two rescue dogs. Discussion Topics When was the first time you remembered saying YES in your career that started positive momentum? Why has being involved on numerous boards and serving in the community become such an important part of your life? What questions can leaders be asking of themselves and others that will help them determine where to show up and what to say YES to? What have you learned that it takes to serve successfully on a non-profit board? Follow/Get In Touch Follow Dan Gordon on LinkedIn Presented By Inspiredu: Nonprofit Leaders Bridging The Digital Divide | Atlanta, GA AppBarry: Custom Web And Mobile Application Development | Atlanta, GA Classic City Consulting: WordPress Website Development | Atlanta, GA Stratfield Consulting: Consulting, Staffing, Recruiting | Atlanta, GA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is excited to release its iconic 1,000th episode! To celebrate this milestone, co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick recap some of their favorite interviews, guests and occurrences over the past 10 years producing their informative and fun-filled podcast. The duo starts off this celebratory episode by acknowledging everyone that has made Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio so successful over the past decade. From the phenomenal editing crew to the team at Denim Marketing that handles writing show notes and posting to social media, there is a large network of professionals working to keep Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio running smoothly. In addition, the co-hosts thank all of the wonderful guests, both inside and outside the home building industry, for always having news to share with listeners. Since Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio's conception on October 11, 20011, the podcast has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including: 2013 AVA Digital Gold Award for Audio Production/Radio/Podcast 2013 Gold Hermes Messenger for Radio/Podcast 2013 Silver OBIE from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association for Best Audio/Video 2014 Phoenix Award from the Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter for Best Podcast 2015 Gold OBIE from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association for Best Audio Spot While the outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has changed the way the show operates since March 2020, the podcast is still thriving and continuing to garner fantastic professionals in the real estate industry and around Atlanta. Co-host and President and Founder of Denim Marketing Carol Morgan alludes to an exciting new guest joining the show in the upcoming months. The real estate professional is based outside of Atlanta and works in 3D printing houses. “The pandemic has given us opportunities that we wouldn't have had in the studio,” said Morgan. “We have a show coming up featuring somebody that is printing 3D houses. He's not in Georgia, he's not in Atlanta, he's not anywhere nearby. We wouldn't have been able to get him in the studio, but we can certainly get him on Zoom!” Over the past several years, Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is delighted to have been backed by several fantastic sponsors. Currently, the podcast is proud to be sponsored by New American Funding. New American Funding and its incredible team of professionals are frequent guests on the show, always providing informative and helpful interviews to educate listeners on the most straight-forward way to achieve homeownership. The real estate podcast has also opened up many doors for various projects throughout the years. Currently, co-hosts Morgan and Schnick are working on a marketing video series to inform viewers about several “marketing must-haves.” The series of short videos are released monthly and feature a member of the Denim Marketing team discussing a current marketing trend. These short, easy-to-understand videos offer helpful tips and tricks to stay successful in any industry. Learn more about the Marketing Thread here. This 1,000th recap episode features a series of testimonials from past guests on the show, including industry leaders Founder and CEO of NterNow Lynn Davis, General Manager of Milesbrand Kelly Fink, Executive Director of HomeAid Atlanta Mandy Crater, Southeast Divisional Vice President of New American Funding Kelly Allison and more! To hear more stories, testimonials, recaps and laughs, be sure to listen to the full 1,000th episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio above. Never miss a show by downloading Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio on your favorite podcast app or by downloading shows from iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/atlanta-real-estate-forum-radio/id477116735?mt=2. To learn more or to be a guest on the show and join the next Radio lineup, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360, ext.

Wanda Edwards Survivor Motivational Speaker Certified Domestic Violence Advocate I. Am. Still. Here; four simple words that carry the weight of a journey still unfolding. She was referred to as “the repairer of the breach” by her former Pastor, Walter L Parrish. Wanda began the first Volunteer Ministry for Women in crisis transition at her church in 2005, shortly after, she became a licensed minister. Wanda is a survivor of Domestic Violence and has also overcome years of struggling with drug addiction. She has said that “becoming an advocate against Domestic Violence was not an actual decision. It was something that evolved as a result of me trying to find my way back to me. Wanda realized there was power and healing in sharing her story with others. She continues to facilitate powerful and relevant seminars and workshops for women and young girls. In 2017, she was the recipient of the Phoenix Award for her “strength, courage and resiliency”, presented by Harambe Services Inc. In May of 2018, Wanda was honored at the annual S.O.F.I.A Walking in Purpose Gala for her “outstanding work and dedication”. Wanda was also honored by the first annual Power of Women Summit where she received the “Community Advocator of the Year” Award and Gamma Phi Delta Sorority in 2018. Wanda is the producer of the film “Colors of Survival” which premiered in October 2016, the film reflects on the very harsh realities of domestic violence but is focused on the HOPE of surviving. In 2018, Wanda wrote and produced “Not Just October” a stage play that focuses on the need for continued discussion around the harsh and sometimes fatal effects of Domestic Violence. She volunteers with S.O.F.I.A., a New Jersey non-profit Domestic Violence Awareness organization, and is a member of Arizona and New Jersey National Coalitions against Domestic Violence. Her greatest joy is her children and grandchildren whom she lovingly refers to as her “3Squared”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/support

2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service My Guest this Week is Tao's Wynn, He also recieved * Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from Georgia Secretary of State * Phoenix Award presented by Mayor of Atlanta * Emory University Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 * Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 *Georgia State University’s Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice – Outstanding Community Impact Award * Daily Point of Light Award Taos Wynn is an American humanitarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for social progress recognized for his commitment to building stronger communities domestically and abroad. Taos currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Perfect Love Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2013. Since its inception, the foundation has led community outreach and engagement initiatives in the City of Atlanta including food drives and portable meal and hygiene kit distributions for homeless individuals and areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2018 alone, under Taos’ leadership and through the support and contributions of sponsors, partners and volunteers, Perfect Love Foundation fed over 3,400 people and provided more than 1,500 hygiene kits with toiletry items to individuals. The Foundation also gave more than 600 hours of combined community service to the City of Atlanta. Most recently, the foundation piloted a leadership development initiative called Leading Hope. The program is designed to promote positive community and generational change and seek. In addition to nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, Taos also devotes his time to service in the public sector. Initiating advocacy efforts in 2017, Taos served as a Legislative Aid and community organizer lobbying for the passing of Senate Bill 104, authored by Senator Donzella James to aid in the fight against human trafficking. In January of 2018, Taos assisted efforts with Senate Bill 145, petitioning to make the demoralizing act of rape non-gender specific in order to ensure the protection of all Georgia citizens. Taos also founded Unify America, a national campaign for unity and love designed to bring people together and stand against gender, racial, and economic inequality. Under this effort, Taos submitted a formal request to Georgia Legislators for “Unify Georgia,” a day symbolizing the promotion of unity, gender and racial equality, and intolerance of discrimination. On March 11, 2019, “Unify Georgia” was commemorated as an official day in the state of Georgia. Taos is continuing to expand the initiative to neighboring states with the goal of gaining participation from all 50 states. Keeping his commitment to driving change on a local and national level, Taos launched The Millennial Civil Rights campaign last July. The campaign is an intergenerational effort led by Millennial leaders to motivate change in the areas of race relations, gun violence, individuals rights, and financial insecurity. In September 2019, the campaign announced its first initiative to promote political engagement and voter registration: The Free Democracy Tour. The tour is a six-campus college tour set to equip students with principles of democracy, unity, nonviolence and onsite voter registration. The campaign has garnered national media attention and has received the support of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders, elected officials and community activists including Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Senator Donzella James, Representative Park Cannon, and Representative Marie Metze. An advocate for equal rights and the promotion of unity, Taos has been recognized for his public service on national, state, and local levels. In 2016 and 2018, he obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service presented by the Office of the United States President and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In April 2018, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms awarded Taos the Phoenix Award for his leadership, advocacy and philanthropic efforts. He has also received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and Daily Point of Light Award for his contributions and volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community. Taos has also been featured in Emory University Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Edition. In 2019, Taos was inducted into the Emory Alumni Association 40 Under Forty Class and recognized for his impact in leadership, public service and philanthropic endeavors. Taos graduated from Emory University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in Finance. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Public Administration and Law at Georgia State University where he became the recipient of the 2018 Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice. Taos lives in Atlanta and is the proud father of a seven-year-old daughter, Myla. © 2020 All Rights Reserved © 2020 BuildingAbundantSuccess!! Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBAS Spot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23ba

Have Potential Clients Call You - Become a Celebrity Real Estate Agent Collette reveals the importance of visibility and establishing credibility to attract clients. Collette McDonald As a professional dynamo, Collette McDonald is widely recognized for her in-depth knowledge of the entire metro Atlanta real estate market. Her laser-sharp focus on the North Metro Atlanta area is renowned. Collette McDonald & Associates was named Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Top 10 Team – both in Volume and Units Categories for 2019, eXp Realty ICON Agent as well as Atlanta Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who in Real Estate for 2019. Over Collette’s career, she has exceeded $300 million in sales. She has extensive TV and broadcast experience and continues to appear as a real estate expert for hit HGTV shows like Design To Sell, My First Place and Bang For The Buck. Collette is also often quoted in the local media, including the AJC, as an industry expert. From 2013-2016, Collette was also the Official REALTOR® of The Atlanta Falcons, helping players and staff find their dream homes in and around Atlanta. Collette grew up in Madison (WI) and relocated to Atlanta in 1995. She and her family live in Brookhaven where she enjoys strong ties to the community. For example: Prior to serving as the District 1 Planning Commissioner for DeKalb County, Collette served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the district She is a founding member of the Ashford Alliance Community Association (AACA) that initially represented more than 25,000 area households She operated a free, nonprofit health and fitness program called Recession Free BC, using Brookhaven’s parks, fields, sidewalks, and streets to encourage health and fitness – her unique way of giving back to the community. Collette’s direct, engaged and charismatic personality shines through in her work as a REALTOR®, local community advocate, television expert, and small business owner Website:  http://www.collettemcdonald.com/ Gift: Text to 31996  code: EXPERT AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS Collette’s success and dedication to assisting her buyers and sellers have earned her the following distinctions: eXp Realty ICON Agent for 2019 Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Top 10 Team – Volume Category 2019 Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Top 10 Team – Units Category 2019 Atlanta Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who Top Agents for 2019 #1 RE/MAX Around Atlanta Agent Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Buckhead 2013-2018 #1 Team RE/MAX Around Atlanta Realty 2013-2018 Titan Team RE/MAX of Georgia 2015-2018 Official REALTOR® to the Atlanta Falcons 2013-2016 On-Air HGTV Real Estate Expert RE/MAX Chairman’s Club 2013 Phoenix Award 2014; Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Lifetime Million Dollar Club RE/MAX Greater Atlanta President’s Club 2009-2012 Top 10 Individual Agents RE/MAX Greater Atlanta 2009-2010 Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, 2006-2007 #1 Individual Agent, Coldwell Banker Sandy Springs Office, 2006 Coldwell Banker President’s Circle 2001-2008 Coldwell Banker Rookie of the Year 2003 CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION Certified Default Resolution Specialist (CDRS) Certified Sellers Representative (ASR) Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS) Certified Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) Certified At Home With Diversity Specialist Bachelor of Science in Communications, University of Wisconsin Graduate Studies in Marketing, John’s Hopkins University   Please don’t forget to subscribe to Real Estate Professionals podcast so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment and do me a favor to write a short review and rate our show?  I would greatly appreciate it! Signup for your Property Optimizer call today and be sure to check out our other podcast Stress-Free Remodeling. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.StressFreeRemodeling.com/ RSK Don't forget to join the Facebook Group: Real Estate Professionals' Network!

This week we are talking to Dr. Richard Gasaway about decision making in critical situations. As Emergency Managers we are faced with making the hard choice in stressful situations with less than perfect information. Richard takes us through the process to make better decisions while keeping situational awareness. Guest BioDr. Richard B. Gasaway entered the fire service in 1979 and has served as firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief and fire chief in 6 fire and EMS agencies in West Virginia, Ohio and Minnesota. After completing his 30-year fire service career, Chief Gasaway founded Situational Awareness Matters! a consulting and teaching organization dedicated to improving how individuals, teams and organizations make decisions in stressful environments.Chief Gasaway earned a doctor of philosophy degree while researching how individuals and teams use situational awareness to improve high- risk decision making. His research is rooted in understanding and sharing cognitive neuroscience and human error.Dr. Gasaway is a resident faculty member in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and has been a long-standing instructor for the Executive Development Program at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and is a Credentialed Chief Fire Officer through the Commission for Public Safety Excellence.A prolific speaker and author, Dr. Gasaway has contributed to more than 450 books, book chapters and journal articles on topics related to leadership, safety, situational awareness and decision making. His best selling books, Situational Awareness Volumes 1, 2 and 3, Fireground Command Decision Making and Situational Awareness for Emergency Response (Fire Engineering Books & Videos) serve as essential guides for both developing and experienced company officers and incident commanders. energy, humor filled presentations are a favorite with emergency service providers and have earned him over 2,200 program and keynote address invitations throughout the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.In 2014 Dr. Gasaway earned the National Speaker’s Association’s highest honor, Certified Speaking Professional. In 2016, he received the Next Level award from the National Speaker’s Association Minnesota Chapter for the exceptional growth his speaking business has achieved.Dr. Gasaway has been the recipient of several prestigious honors including the American Heart Association’s Phoenix Award, the C. B. Shingleton Academic Scholarship, the William J. Litzinger Outstanding Instructor Award, and the British Fire Journal – W.L. Gore Research Excellence Award.Chief Gasaway hosts the SAMatters Radio podcast show (available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio). The show features close call survivor stories and shares lessons on how to improve situational awareness and high risk decision making. The show has been downloaded over 250,000 times making it one of the most popular safety-oriented podcast shows on the Internet.Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richgasaway/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAMattersTwitter: https://twitter.com/RichGasawayWebsite: https://www.richgasaway.com/AdvertisersTitan HST www.titanhst.comSitch Radio www.sitchradio.com

On May 17, 2019, IAQradio launched the first of a 4 part exclusive series with RIA and IICRC on the Maturing of the  Cleaning and Restoration industry. Frequent IAQradio listeners and "followers" of the Z-man's blog are aware, on May 1st, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona an historic announcement was made at RIA's 73rd annual Convention and Exposition. RIA President Lee King, CR and IICRC Chairman Pete Duncanson taking a page from Reagan and Gorbachev's historic Glasnost agreement executed a Strategic Partnership on behalf of their respective organizations. After the execution of the agreement Mark Springer, CR  who is RIA's President Elect announced the launch of RIA's AGA committee. The Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) committee chair is well known restoration contractor advocate and counselor Ed Cross known in the industry as "The Restoration Lawyer".   You have heard the RIA and IICRC leadership weigh-in on Part 1 and 2 of this 4 Part exclusive IAQradio series that will culminate this fall with signatories to the agreement King and Duncanson giving a progress update and preview of upcoming collaboration activities for the last quarter of 2019 as the industry rolls into 2020's convention season! This week for Part 3 we will feature a fast paced, interview with AGA committee chair Ed Cross and 2 of his committee members.   The Restoration Lawyer will oversee the "Rise of the AGA" to help level the playing field for restoration contractors who must compete in an ever increasing contentious marketplace.  Charlie Cassani, CR a fellow Californian from the Golden state's Capital City Sacramento will join Ed for the show along with RIA board member Dave Robbins, CR, WLS, CMP from the Volunteer state based in Memphis, Tennessee.   The Global Watchdog will be monitoring the show from down under this week as he is on Australia's Sunshine Coast in Queensland facilitating RIA's 2nd Annual Australasian Conference and Trade Show. Please join Radio Joe and the Z-man this week to hear how Ed Cross and his AGA committee plan to help restorers "Make it Better" for disaster victims and insurance policyholders who have suffered a loss!   Ed Cross, J.D. Mr. Cross has built a successful law practice that specially caters to the needs of insurance damage repair contractors and remediators. Mr. Cross received a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis on Public Speaking from California State University at Northridge in 1986 (Dean's Honor Roll), and his Juris Doctor Degree from Western State University in Fullerton California. Ed is also well known for his risk management advice, cleaning and restoration contracts and related forms available for free and/or for purchase on his website edcross.com . These are simple one page forms in plain English that protect payment rights and deter lawsuits. He has recently added contract forms specific to the needs of those doing work in Texas and Florida.   Charlie Cassani Known to his friends and colleagues as "Charlie", Cassani's length of time in the industry and the technical knowledge gained form four-plus-decades of field experience, ownership, and participation in professional industry associations provides a historical and fundamental understanding of the components of restoration services and restoration service organizations.   As an owner-operator and CEO of a nationally known cleaning and restoration franchise, he practiced and understood the limits of a run-from-the-top organization. As a team member at Restoration Management Company known as RMC, he gained insight and understanding of the unlimited potential of an organization that operates from the bottom-up with talented, professional co-workers.   His national reputation as an ethical, recognized expert in the field of restoration sciences is one of many key components that separate RMC from other national and international restoration organizations. Cassani is the company's Analytical Specialist and recognizes and identifies with the RMC Brand of performance as a day-to-day practice of this organization   Cassani's experience includes being a California licensed General Contractor and California Department of Insurance provider of Continuing Education Credits (CEC's). Cassani's commitment to volunteerism is evidenced from his membership on RIA's Certified Restorer Re-development committee which became known as the "gang of 9".   The gang of 9 is credited with doing the heavy lifting that produced the cleaning and restoration industry's first Body of Knowledge. This document is officially called, "The Certified Restorer Body of Knowledge, the complete guide for those pursing excellence in restoration education and training".   Presently Cassani's volunteer work with the Restoration Industry Association is as a member of RIA's Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) committee.   Dave Robbins   Dave Robbins is an industry veteran and licensed general contractor with more than 30 years of experience in the commercial restoration industry. He has earned the prestigious designations of Certified Restorer (CR), Water Loss Specialist (WLS) and Certified Mold Professional (CMP) from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA). Dave also holds the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) from the American Hospital Association. Dave served on the Restoration Industry Association's Board of Directors from 2016 - 2019.   Dave is an owner and Vice-President of SRP Contractors, a large scale restoration firm operating throughout the Southeast. SRP is a long time RIA member and three-time Phoenix Award winner. SRP currently has offices in Memphis, Nashville and Little Rock.   Presently Robbins' volunteer work with the Restoration Industry Association is as a member of RIA's Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) committee.

Eichler Sessions are a series of conversations with creative pioneers hosted in historic Eichler homes. Today we welcome special guest, and author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry, Francesca Lia Block. Francesca Lia Block is the author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry, (many of which have been translated into other languages) as well as having written essays for various publications. She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. In addition to writing, she teaches fiction workshops at UCLA Extension, Antioch University, and privately in Los Angeles where she was born, raised and currently still lives.  She was recently chosen as the Pasadena City College Writer-in-Residence. Produced in conjunction with Jeffrey Crussell Fine Properties, Tru Bru Organic Coffee, and Creative Noodle. Click here to view photos from the program. For information on upcoming Eichler Sessions click here. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Francesca Lia Block

Dr. Richard B. Gasaway entered the fire service in 1979 and has served as firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief and fire chief in 6 fire and EMS agencies in West Virginia, Ohio and Minnesota. After completing his 30-year fire service career, Chief Gasaway founded Situational Awareness Matters! a consulting and teaching organization dedicated to improving how individuals, teams and organizations make decisions in stressful environments. Chief Gasaway earned a doctor of philosophy degree while researching how individuals and teams use situational awareness to improve high- risk decision making. His research is rooted in cognitive neuroscience and human factor analysis. Dr. Gasaway is a resident faculty member in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and has been a long-standing instructor for the Executive Development Program at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and is a Credentialed Chief Fire Officer through the Commission for Public Safety Excellence. A prolific speaker and author, Dr. Gasaway has contributed to more than 450 books, book chapters and journal articles on topics related to leadership, safety, situational awareness and decision making. His best selling books, Situational Awareness Volumes 1, 2 and 3, Fireground Command Decision Making and Situational Awareness for Emergency Response (Fire Engineering Books & Videos) serve as essential guides for both developing and experienced company officers and Situational Awareness Matters!incident commanders. His high-energy, humor filled presentations are a favorite with emergency service providers and have earned him over 2,200 program and keynote address invitations throughout the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Australia. In 2014 Dr. Gasaway earned the National Speaker’s Association’s highest honor, Certified Speaking Professional. In 2016, he received the Next Level award from the National Speaker’s Association Minnesota Chapter for the exceptional growth his speaking business has achieved. Dr. Gasaway has been the recipient of several prestigious honors including the American Heart Association’s Phoenix Award, the C. B. Shingleton Academic Scholarship, the William J. Litzinger Outstanding Instructor Award, and the British Fire Journal – W.L. Gore Research Excellence Award. Chief Gasaway hosts the SAMatters Radio podcast show (available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. The show features close call survivor stories and shares lessons on how to improve situational awareness and high risk decision making. The show has been downloaded over 100,000 times making it one of the most popular fire service safety-oriened podcast shows on the Internet. http://www.samatters.com

  Lino Tagliapietra’s visit to Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, in the late 1970s was a game-changer. His willingness to share glassblowing techniques regarded as Muranese secrets with American artists hungry for knowledge was one of the most important seeds of the Studio Glass movement’s growth. For Tagliapietra, the Americans planted a seed also, one that would encourage him to leave his career working in Italian glass factories and transform himself into an independent glassblower and artist. Since 1990, the Maestro has created some of the world’s most recognizable blown glass, represented by prestigious museums including the De Young Museum, San Francisco, California; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK; the Metropolitan Museum, New York, New York, as well as by numerous galleries and private collections. Tagliapietra’s awards and honors are innumerable and include his 2006 Distinguished Educator Award presented by the James Renwick Alliance of Washington D.C. In 2011, the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti in Venice held an exhibition Lino Tagliapietra from Murano to Studio Glass, and in 2015 bestowed upon him the coveted Career Award. Tagliapietra holds two honorary degrees and the title PhD of Fine Arts from Ohio State University. In 2012 the Maestro was chosen for the renowned Phoenix Award. In 2014 he was presented with the Visionary Award at Art Palm Beach, Florida, followed by the Best Glass Work Award, Masterpiece exhibition, London, UK. Tagliapietra is widely revered as the Maestro of glassblowing, an inspiring teacher, and the elder statesman linking the glass centers of Venice, Italy, and the Pacific Northwest. Vessels, installations, panels, and Avventurina comprise his current body of work. His 2017 exhibition schedule includes Sandra Ainsley Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, from May 13 through August 6; and Lino Tagliapietra, Master of a Glass Renaissance, Morris Museum, Morristown, now through June 18. The New Jersey exhibition will showcase approximately 30 Tagliapietra masterpieces in collaboration with Schantz Galleries.

With the launch of her first young adult novel, Diana Wagman along with Francesca Lia Block will discuss crossover between the YA genre and adult fiction. Extraordinary October (Ig Publishing) October is an ordinary girl. From her plain looks to her average grades, there seems to be nothing special about her. Then, three days before her eighteenth birthday, she develops a strange itch that won t go away, and her life is turned upside down. Suddenly, she can hear dogs talk, make crows fly, and two new and very handsome boys at school are vying for her affections. After she starts transplanting herself through solid rock, October learns that she is not ordinary at all, but the daughter of a troll princess and a fairy prince, and a pawn in a deadly war between the trolls and the fairies. Now October will have to use all of her growing powers to save her family, and stop a mysterious evil that threatens to destroy the fairy world.  In the fantastical vein of authors such as Julie Kagawa and Holly Black, Extraordinary October takes us on a magical journey from the streets of Los Angeles to the beautiful and mythical underground fairy kingdom.  Praise for Extraordinary October "In an auspicious debut for teens, adult author Wagman proves particularly adept at mixing genres and maintains a terrific balance between fantastical (and occasional macabre) happenings and genuine teen perceptions."--Kirkus Review Extraordinary October is author Diana Wagman’s first novel for Young Adults. She has written five novels for adults, most recently Life #6.  Her stories and essays have been published in The LA Times, Conjunctions, The Colorado Review and elsewhere and included in the anthologies LA Noir and MFA vs. NYC.   The Elementals (Griffin) From a star YA writer Francesca Lia Block, author of the Weetzie Bat books, comes an adult novel about a student, haunted by the disappearance of a friend, who must face the truth The Elementals is on one level a contemporary story about a young woman, Ariel Silverman, facing the challenges of her first years away at college in Berkeley, California, while her mother battles cancer at home in Los Angeles. But the book takes on deeper, stranger meanings when we contend with Ariel's obsession with the disappearance of her best friend, Jeni, who vanished without a trace a few years before. Her emptiness of spirit seems finally to find some healing with three mysterious, beautiful and seductive young people living in a strange old house in the Berkeley hills. But at what price?  Praise for The Elementals “The uniqueness of Ariel as a character as well as the mystery that unravels during the course of the book will make [The Elementals] appealing to both teen and adult readers… An engaging portrait.” – BUST Magazine   "The late great Diana Wynne Jones would approve of Lia Block's The Elementals, a hypnotic account of a girl's first years in college following the disappearance of her best friend on a school trip and the diagnosis of her mother's cancer. As a portrait of a troubled and impressionable girl, Ariel Silverman shimmers in the very air between page and eyelashes. Tam Lin meets the tabloids." —Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked and Out of Oz Francesca Lia Block is the author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry. She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other citations from the American Library Association and from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly. She was named Writer-in-Residence at Pasadena City College in 2014. Her work has been translated into Italian, French, German Japanese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Portuguese. Francesca has also published stories, poems, essays and interviews in The Los Angeles Times, The L.A. Review of Books, Spin, Nylon, Black Clock and Rattle among others. In addition to writing, she teaches fiction workshops at UCLA Extension, Antioch University,  and privately in Los Angeles where she was born, raised and currently still lives.

Jeff Arnold is Chairman and CEO of Sharecare, a health and wellness engagement platform he founded with Dr. Mehmet Oz, in partnership with Harpo Productions, Sony Pictures Television and Discovery Communications. Sharecare’s ultra-personalized and comprehensive platform helps consumers connect to the knowledge, evidence-based programs and health professionals they need by building each user a unique, dynamic health profile where they can access all of their health resources in one place. Previously, Arnold was Chairman and CEO of HowStuffWorks.com, an award-winning online resource used by millions of people each month, which he sold to Discovery Communications, where he served as Chief Digital Strategy Officer, and Chief Architect of The Curiosity Project until December 2011. In 1998, he founded and served as CEO of WebMD, the first healthcare company to harness the power of the Internet to create a destination for consumers, healthcare institutions and physicians to find trustworthy medical information. He was inducted into the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, as an Honorary Member in recognition of his superior achievements and contributions to the advancement of nursing and health care on both a national and global level. Arnold also has been honored by the World Economic Forum; inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia; named Entrepreneur of the Year, Southeast Region by Ernst & Young; and received the prestigious Phoenix Award, which recognizes companies and individuals who embody strength, tenacity and leadership in Georgia’s healthcare information technology industry. Currently chairman of Forbes Travel Guide, Arnold also has served on numerous boards for public, private and charitable organizations over the years.

This is a great show on how to get your leadership on!  We're talking about collaborative thinking, branding, self-awareness, resilience and business with Felicia Phillips.  Who is Felicia Phillips?  When you are the founder of a GLOBAL initiative (The PINKtech Institute & The PINKpreneur Network) centered around economic empowerment for women, its safe to say that partnerships and collaborations are key. For more than 20 years, Felicia has had the pleasure of developing powerful relationships with municipalities, corporations, celebrities and many other influential people. Her connections have lead to multiple 7-figure business ventures, the production of numerous mega events and thousands of dollars in sponsorships. Felicia has worked with major brands such as Microsoft, Cricket, IKEA, State Farm, Fifth-Third Bank and The WNBA Atlanta Dream to name a few. Felicia is a Serial Entrepreneur and Master Business Coach and has been instrumental in coaching entrepreneurs on professional relationship management, building strategic partnerships and discovering how to use their power of influence to attract clients, increase their cash flow and expand their business. Felicia co-authored the book Pink Mastermind and is a Master Guide Facilitator for mastermind groups.   Felicia is not only passionate about helping women obtain success through collaboration, she is also an advocate for the environment.  In April 2011, Felicia was awarded The Phoenix Award by City of Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed for her commitment to sustainability.  She was honored in 2013 for her sustainability efforts by Who's Who in Black Atlanta.  Felicia has also received The 2015 Connector Award, The InfluenceHer Award. TheSixFigureMastermind.com is her brainchild.  ?  

Ofelia de La Valette, owner and founder of Dance 101 didn’t find her calling to the dance world until the age of 35. A successful insurance agent with her own company in Atlanta, Ofelia had been pounding away on the treadmill at her gym when the sounds of a cardio dance class caught her attention. Though humiliated at her own lack of skill, Ofelia jumped right in. Despite her embarrassment at being the worst in the class, Ofelia found a strengthened sense of self and scorched 20 pounds in the process. She was hooked. After 10 years of intensive dancing, she was asked to teach a class at Emory University, and after two years there, she took a huge leap. At the request of five of her students, Ofelia dropped her lucrative career and opened the original Dance 101 location off of Miami Circle in Buckhead. The first studio of its kind in the WORLD, Dance 101’s unique offerings and accessibility made it an instant hit.  Ofelia teaches weekly dance classes and manages all aspects of the business. Currently, she is working on expanding her studio both locally and nationally. Driven by a passion for dance and an innate need to make the world a better place, Ofelia has picked up numerous awards in her years at the helm of Dance 101. With the advent of her new Alpharetta location, Ofelia is looking to develop Dance 101 into a franchise—so fellow dance fanatics can reap the benefits of adult beginner classes nationwide. Her efforts have been featured in several local as well as national publications, webisodes, podcasts and recently in CNN Small Success Stories, Passion to Portfolio, Making It In America (both CNN domestic and International) as well as Headline News. In July, 2011 Ofelia was invited by the White House to deliver the afternoon key note speech at the Atlanta Urban Entrepreneurship Forum and was presented with The Phoenix Award by Mayor Kasim Reed. She was recently featured in the top 10 Atlanta Best Self magazine’s Over 40 and Fabulous Atlantans and was one of 50 women profiled in Marlo Thomas’s book, It Ain’t Over…Till It’s Over. Ofelia is providing the public with an opportunity to do for themselves what, until now, they could only watch others do on TV: to make their own leap — from their living room to a classroom, from the audience to the stage. Listen and prepare to be transformed by the power of dance at Dance 101!

Kim Bearden was selected from over 70,000 nominations to be honored as the Disney American Teacher Awards Outstanding Middle School Humanities Teacher. The Milken Family Foundation selected her as one of 155 teachers from across the nation to receive the Award for Excellence in Education, and she was chosen from among 7000 teachers as Teacher of the Year in Cobb County, Georgia. Ms. Bearden is a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2008, and she received the Phoenix Award from Mayor Shirley Franklin for her dedication to education. Women Works Media Group named her one of Georgia's Most Powerful and Influential Women. Over the past twenty-eight years, she has been a teacher, instructional lead teacher, curriculum director, school board member, staff development trainer, and middle school principal. Her bestselling first book, Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Student Taught Me, was published in July of 2014. Frederick Nolan is the only full-time Watch D.O.G.S. coordinator employed by a local school district. Frederick is leading a tremendous group of men providing positive male role models in the Jackson, MS Public School system. Frederick is joined by two local dads running one of the great programs in Jackson. 

Dr. Glen McCracken is an Emergency Room Physician with 20 years' experience. He has won the prestigious "Top Doctor" of Phoenix Award multiple years, an award given to only a few physicians per year in his specialty. From 2004 to 2006, Dr. McCracken served as President and CEO of Scottsdale Emergency Associates Ltd. (SEA). Dr. McCracken served on behalf of SEA as Chairman of the Emergency Department of one of these facilities, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea. In 2009, Dr. McCracken pursued his passion for business and obtained an MBA from the University of Arizona. He has also served as Chief Medical Officer for several start- up companies including a telemedicine company Statdoctors and a Hospital Software company Medeci. In his most recent venture he co-Founded eVisit an innovative telemedicine company that allows Physicians and healthcare providers to engage their patients, increasing their revenues by increasing work flow efficiencies and allowing payment for after hour work. You can reach Glen via LinkedIn or e-mail him at gmccracken@evisit.com. evisit.com  00:00 Glen McCraken talks his “origin story”--How he found himself on the path of entrepreneurship. 2:00 There is a huge shortage of primary care doctors, leading to an influx in urgent care patients.2:57 Glen McCraken recognized that this is a problem that needs solving, so he started StatDoctors.3:36 What ‘Traditional TeleMedicine' looks like.5:10 Glen founded a company called eVisit.5:20 What eVisit does.6:35 The issues with patients who can't see their primary doctors when they need/want to.8:10 How Glen's business allows patients to reach their primary doctors virtually, while also providing doctors with compensation for their consultations.10:00 Glen walks us through using eVisit.13:00 Do patients do well acknowledging when an eVisit is appropriate and when they really need to see a doctor in person?14:50 Opportunity costs and how this fits into the eVisit world.18:20 Wait time and convenience, and Glen's findings about this.22:15 Glen discusses his latest project.26:20 The eVisit model vs. a Direct Subscription Model.28:30 How hospitals can use eVisit to bring value to hospitals by limiting readmission through a free service for patients.31:30 Glen gives advice to provider groups on what to ask before going the tech route.

June 26, 2014 - Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/1iHJXn1. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Bishop Rodney Sampson, serial entrepreneur, community leader, author of Kingonomics, and a good friend of mine, is using Georgia’s unique crowdfunding exemption to sell financial interests in an entrepreneurial coworking space in downtown Atlanta called the Opportunity Hub. He and his team have plans to roll out the model in other cities in the around the Southeast. Rodney was also gracious enough to write the foreword to Crowdfunding for Social Good. Rodney will also be speaking at the upcoming Social Enterprise and Crowdfunding Conference (SECFC14) on September 26, 2014 at Snowbird. Rodney’s bio: Rodney Sampson is a social innovator, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, published author, and consecrated bishop. Via his Episcopal affiliations with the Old Holy Catholic Church (International Bishops Conference) and Kingdom Manifestation, Sampson shapes innovative economic policy and opportunities throughout society and culture. As a serial entrepreneur, Sampson co-founded Multicast Media Networks (Streamingfaith.com) in 2000 (sold in 2010), a live and on-demand streaming platform that laid the foundation for companies like YouTube and Ustream. Not stopping there, Sampson co-founded Intellectual Currency (an integrated marketing and business development firm) in 2002, Intellect Inspire (a digital publishing imprint of Audible) in 2006, and Legacy Opportunity Fund in 2007 with private equity investments in technology, the social graph and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He also serves on the boards of a learning company (a publishing imprint of Pearson Education), a New York-based merchant investment bank, a trucking and logistics company and a community development corporation (CDC). image Sampson is passionate about reducing our nation’s poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of entrepreneurship, investment and Crowdfunding as a way of life for all communities. To advance this definitive cause, he created the diversity and inclusion initiatives at One Three Media, a joint venture between Mark Burnett Productions and Hearst. One Three executive produces The Voice, Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice, ABC’s Shark Tank, Richard Branson’s “Space Race”, The Bible Series &Son of God. He is also the Founder of opportunity.UP // unleashing private equity, the nation’s leading conference and learning platform learning for minorities and under-served communities to learn, navigate and master the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. opportunity.UP conferences attract over 1,000 entrepreneurs, 500 teenagers and 100 accredited investors and mentors. On the ground, he is the co-founder of the opportunity.HUB a coworking space, knowledge repository and accelerator located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. opportunity.HUB is home to opportunity.VENTURES, a new seed and early stage fund focused on making investments in consumer goods, consumer web and technology based companies that impact culture and beyond. Sampson is also an advocate and respected expert on the JOBS Act (debt and equity based crowdfunding) and State of Georgia’s “Invest Georgia Exemption” legislation. Always meditating, thinking, networking and connecting to disrupt economic culture, Sampson is innovating what he has branded as an “ecosystem funding platform” designed to integrate the capital markets of the African American owned banks, churches, business associations and historical black colleges and universities. The platform will allow underserved and under-represented communities to learn, engage and invest in the investment ecosystem by providing access to relevant investment opportunities traditionally reserved for accredited and institutional investors. The long-term outcome will result in job creation, wealth creation and a better society for all. Published Works Vetted with intuitive and experiential wisdom, Sampson is regularly called upon to advise and speak to nations, businesses, universities, and bishops who employ thousands and lead millions of constituents and communities around the world. Sampson’s published works include Kingonomics: Twelve Innovative “Currencies” for Transforming Your Business and Your Life, Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Your Manifest Destiny: 7.5 Words to Transform Your Future; Yes We Will: Solutions for Realizing Your Personal Power in an Obama Era; and Black Trillions: Introducing Symbiotic Economics. His audio works include Any Day Now: Genesis of Divine Manifestation and Your Manifest Destiny: 15 Audio Meditations to Transform Your Future. Education Sampson earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tulane University in 1995 and a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2001. He also studied in the Doctorate of Medicine program at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine from 1995 to 1999. For his dedication and commitment to definitive social causes at such a young age, Sampson received an honorary Doctorate of Ministry from the I.G.F. Theological Seminary in 1998. Philanthropy A strong believer in global reinvestment, Sampson has been a friend of Africa. He has worked closely with the republics of Namibia, Gabon, and Uganda in the areas of trade and development, business development, leadership development, and public affairs. For his contributions to humanity, Sampson was awarded the Phoenix Award—the City of Atlanta’s highest honor—by Mayor Shirley Franklin in 2004. In direct support of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sampson, his wife, and a group of influencers in 2007 donated more than $50,000 to the King Papers Project, a capital campaign established to ensure that Dr. King’s papers would remain in the city of Atlanta at Morehouse College for generations to come.