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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 8:31

We're back with this mini series of Talent Showcase episodes focused on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who're looking for their next opportunity. You'll hear their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. Today, I'm joined by Paula Lowe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulajlowe/). Paula is the founder and principal of The PR Table, a marketing communications consulting firm, where all of marketing has a seat at the table. Although Paula's expertise is in media relations and communication strategy, her experience encompasses all aspects of marketing communications, from email marketing, content development, and social media to website creation and maintenance. Paula has more than 15 years experience, having worked with large multinational corporate entities and small startup ventures within a wide range of industries, including technology, Financial Services, Health Care and Medical, Health IT, Supply Chain, Non profits, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Paula, it's good to have you on the show. Welcome. Paula Lowe: It's great to be here, Mark. Thank you. Mark Reed-Edwards: So, I just told your life story, but can you tell me more about yourself beyond what I just shared, your background and career path? Paula Lowe: Sure. It's always fun to sort of remember the story. I actually went to school in Boston and graduated with an associate degree in hospitality management. I quickly got a job at the Ritz Carlton in a supervisory role, but realized that it was not going to afford me the opportunity to complete my degree, which was very important back then. So I transferred and got a job as an admin assistant at an environmental engineering firm. And about a year in, I transferred from the facilities department to the corporate communications department. And that was it. I fell in love with corpcomm. I began to realize that my natural storytelling and relatability with people was something I could leverage in a career that I would find satisfying and challenging. So I got in touch then with our PR consultant that was brought in. My boss said, "I'm going to have you work with our PR consultant, help tell some stories. I think you'd be good at it." I said, "Great." And that was it. From there, I left the environmental engineering firm and I joined Lois Paul Partners back up in Lexington. I've had my career in public relations ever since. Mark Reed-Edwards: So what is one of your most important career accomplishments, do you think? Paula Lowe: I have to say, working for Hebrew Senior Life in Boston, which is a non profit. They have a hospital license for Hebrew Rehab Center. And they have eight or nine senior housing locations throughout Greater Boston. And I was there at the onset and throughout COVID. And that was a very, very challenging, stressful, difficult time. But it was also a really great learning opportunity because HSL is a leader in senior care. And the then- CEO, he's since retired, but he was a real inspiration to see how he handled things and we were able to bring them through that crisis really successfully. Mark Reed-Edwards: So what do you think you can offer your next employer or client? Paula Lowe: I think that the years of experience I have have led me to be, although I am a PR specialist, if you will, my forte is media relations and analyst relations, securing those relationships, but you know, there's a breadth of services and strategy that I can bring to my clients, so relationship building, persistence. One of the things I found as a PR person is that we have to be persistent. And if a client or I want a relationship with a particular member of the media, I will make it happen. It just might take some time and some creativity. I really find a lot of inspiration in trying to find different ways to do things. I'm not a believer in "this is the way we've always done it so this is the way we should continue to do it." So if my clients are open to new ways of looking at things. I bring a lot of creativity and ideas that we can implement. And of course, strategy. I've done that for most of my career. Nothing is done in a bubble. There's always a strategic reason and business objective we're trying to achieve. Mark Reed-Edwards: I've never really done PR. I've been in areas around PR and talked to the press on occasion. But persistence is a quality for most of the people I know in PR who are great at their jobs. Because they build relationships over years. And you have to be persistent to do that. Paula Lowe: Absolutely. And it's a fine line. Some of the relationships I built early on in my career, I'm still friends with those reporters and editors. And I think one of the things that sets me apart, and maybe even it's a generational thing at this point too, but I never went to a reporter or editor with a pitch that I had to read off a sheet. I made sure I understood it. I made sure I understood the business value of what we were offering, and if they didn't accept it, I always asked why. I said I know that time is tight, but what am I missing here? Because I am trying to be a good resource. I do my research. If I'm missing, I need to know what I'm missing and why. And sometimes they would tell me, sometimes they wouldn't, but often they'd say, "You know, that's a great question. Nobody asks that. It's not totally off the mark. It's the timing or it's this." And that's valuable information to take back to a client as well. Why the pitches aren't working or why the client thinks it's a great story, but maybe the media doesn't. And then we find a different way to go back to that person with what they can use. Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah, and finding out their editorial calendar and just partnering up with them over the course of months or even years so that you can align with what the reporter's needs are and those reporters are stretched thinner than ever now. Paula Lowe: Oh, gosh, for sure. The landscape has changed significantly and it's very challenging. But you can still do it. I'm doing it right now for a client. I'm having a lot of fun. It's a really unique auto industry training software company that I'm working with and it's a lot of fun and I'm making those relationships on their behalf and it's just been great because you can still do that. It just takes a little longer. Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah. And how do you---I'll ask one last question. How do you work with your client to set their expectations that they're not going to be in the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times next week. Paula Lowe: Isn't that the age old question? Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah. B You know, it's just a matter of being very honest and direct and saying, " When you have that story I'm happy to tell it, but you're not there right now, or you know, it's gonna take some time to secure those relationships and make those connections." One of the challenges, too, is the way people move around. Many of the people I worked with just a few short years ago are now in different roles. Still within the media landscape, but different roles. It might mean that I need to get reconnected or connected with someone new. And those things do take time. So I just sort of set the expectation up front and let them know that there are certain criteria that you have to meet to get into a big publication like that, or even Forbes, Fortune, those kinds of publications, and those take time. They're not an overnight thing. Mark Reed-Edwards: Well, Paula, you've got a great story to tell for yourself, and thanks for joining me. I hope this podcast helps you find your next great gig. Paula Lowe: Thank you, Mark. I appreciate being here. Mark Reed-Edwards: Well, that's it for this mini series. Together, we've met some extraordinary people. Ben Bradshaw, Jason Rasmussen, Gem Passant, Chuck Tanowitz, Kelley Lynn Kassa, and today's guest, Paula Lowe. I hope we helped tell their stories and that they have nothing but good fortune to come. As for what's coming next for this podcast, stay tuned. We have one of the world's leading Amazon experts and the guest for the most popular episode of Confessions of a Marketer while we were away. That's Robin Johnson. She'll be with us next time, and we'll see you then.

Chuck Tanowitz: Seasoned strategic communications pro

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 13:28

Chuck Tanowitz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctanowitz/) is a seasoned professional in strategic communications, with a history of building strong programs that drive media and brand growth. His experience spans more than 15 years—he has played key roles in shaping the marketing and communication strategies for various brands, including Paytronix Systems, Greentown Labs, the N-Squared Innovation District, TenMarks, and a long list of others. Chuck is back on Confessions of Marketer for the second time—having joined us in 2017 in the very early days of this podcast. Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Welcome to this special episode of Confessions of a Marketer. I'm Mark Reed Edwards. We're back with this mini series of shows I've dubbed the Talent Showcase. These episodes focus on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who are looking for their next opportunity. My guests share their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. Today, I'm joined by Chuck Tanowitz. Chuck is a seasoned professional in strategic communications with a history of building strong programs that drive media and brand growth. His experience spans more than 15 years. He's played a key roles in shaping the marketing and communication strategies for various brands, including Paytronix Systems, Greentown Labs, the N Squared Innovation District, 10 Marks, and a long list of others. Chuck Tanowitz is back on Confessions of a Marketer for the second time, having joined us in 2017, the very early days of this podcast. Chuck, welcome back. Chuck Tanowitz: Thank you. I I really appreciate you having me on. Mark: It's great to chat. So can you tell me more about yourself beyond what I just shared, you know, your background and career path? Chuck: You know, it's interesting. I was reading an article recently that talked about developing a career portfolio as opposed to a career path, and I feel like that's actually a little bit of what I've done. Yes, the core of my career has been in PR and marketing and brand, but I've also taken on these other roles outside. That's how I ended up, for example, at the N squared Innovation District, which was really more of an economic development effort, as much it was a marketing effort. So it's given me this broad base of very interesting kind of pieces that I've done. You know, when I look at the work I did at Paytronix, which was very much traditional marketing and PR and brand, which was: drive leads and drive interest in this company. But then you look at something like N-Squared, where it was: "How do I develop a community? How do I bring in art into the project and develop placemaking? How do I connect with local colleges and universities?" And then something like Greentown Labs, where it was: "How do you build something from zero and get it known where you're trying to not necessarily build leads, but certainly build brand around a name and what it means and giving it some brand equity?" And then also creating my own PR from, which I had done a few years ago. And then also being a local advocate and sit on the Economic Development Commission. And then most recently, I spent three days in Vermont learning how to bake croissants. So it's, you know, how do I put all those things together and begin to say, "What do they all mean and how do you move forward?" Mark: Boy, there are some analogies one can make to baking related to our profession. You know, being patient, right? And letting things rise. Chuck: Yeah, sometimes I am not nearly patient enough in my rise. But yes, that is a big part of baking. In fact, I said to my wife the other day, "What I need to do when I bake is plan out a series of bakes along the way, so that while one thing is sitting and rising, I'm working on the next thing." You're right, it does align with where you are in PR, where you're kind of, yes, you might be working on a press release over here, but that's not going out, you know, for two months, three months, six weeks, whatever it is. I also need to be doing the short- term pieces that's going to be driving things forward. But that's actually, I think, where, you know, if you want to kind of bring that analogy back out, where a lot of companies are missing the boat on PR. I know when I was doing my own agency, people would say to me, "Well, how will I know PR is working in the leads that I get?" And I heard it described recently as: demand generation is my sales in this month and next month. PR and brand are my sales in six months to a year. Looking at that over the long term is very difficult to kind of parse out how much is PR and brand doing for you and how much is demand gen doing for you. Those things have to work together, but you're right, there is a lot of patience involved in that PR and brand strategy because they are long term. You're not going to flip a switch and people are just going to know about you It's going to take some time. Mark: And croissants are layered, and it's very fine layers, so maybe there's another analogy we could make there. Chuck: I don't know if you've ever made croissants, but I was learning how to lock in butter which is a whole different thing. But yes, they are layered. There's a very careful folding process you need to do to get the right layers. You need to be patient. I was so proud of myself the other day when I made these croissants and I bit into it and I could see the honeycomb layer within it was like, Oh yes, I hit all those layers just right. But again, you don't know until you're done, right? When I bake a bread, it really takes 24 hours for sourdough to mature and come to life. And you put it in the oven and at that very last step, you could burn it. You could put it in too early, too late. And suddenly all this work you've done for the last 24 hours, is shot. And that's it. Right? So there's a lot of businesses that operate like that, but PR is definitely the end of that process. You can't rely on a single launch to make or break a company. You have to do it over time because there's too many factors that could get in the way that are often outside of your control. I mean, how many of us were working on a launch and the week before something major happens in the world and it completely changes what you're trying to do, right? Happens to Hollywood all the time. How many times have you heard a movie getting delayed or moving around because another one was coming out? Or some major event happens in the world-- a news event, a death, something tragic-- and it's like, "Well, we can't release a movie into that environment." So there's a lot of places that operate like that. Businesses need to be aware that they exist in that market and they can't plan these things out and say, "We have to hit that date, otherwise we're going to die." That's not a good way to run that company. You have to think long term and having a whole host of things moving throughout the year. It's a long growth process. Mark: It's kind of interesting. I don't want to get bogged down in this subject, but ESG and DEI have cropped up in the last several years for good reason. Prior to that, it's almost like companies existed in a different world. Most of them didn't want to get involved in what was going on in the greater society. Chuck: We dealt a little bit with that at my last position. During the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter, before the federal government declared Juneteenth a holiday, my CEO had decided: we are going to close the office on Juneteenth. And we are going to encourage our employees to do public service, to take some time to read and to think. And we put out, you know, internally, a bunch of reading suggestions and so on. I was on the DEI committee, so I was part of that decision. And we sent an email off to our customers to let them know that we were going to be closed that day. And our customers were nationwide. Many of them were convenience stores in the Midwest and South. And we had a very mixed response back. Some people were very supportive: "Well, this makes a lot of sense." Some people felt that we were politicizing the business world. And to my CEO's credit, he said, "This is what we're doing." We didn't lose any business over it. None of that happened. And a year later, the federal government made Juneteenth a holiday regardless. So clearly, we were heading in the correct direction, but you know, he had to look at that response to say, "That's okay. I'm going to take that." And businesses do need to do that. They do need to realize that they live in a greater world and what they stand for matters. I'm seeing that shift a little bit from where it was even a year or two ago, where people are getting a little less comfortable being out there. But I do think it's important and I do think people are making purchasing decisions, at least on the consumer side, in part by what your business stands for. Mark: So this is about you, Chuck. So let's turn the focus back to you. And can you share one of your most important career accomplishments? Chuck: It's interesting that there's actually a lot of things I can pull from that. Let me start recently and go backwards a little bit in time. I was very proud of the work that I did at Paytronix in launching the brand. Getting the opportunity to launch a brand of that magnitude where it was not just, "Hey, let's just change a few aspects of how our logo looks." But this was a complete change in what we looked like, what we sounded like, who we were, how we talked about ourselves-- across the board, the tool sets, the graphic tool sets, the conversations. To have that opportunity to build that and to say, "How do I bring that out internally? How do I bring that out externally?" That was really interesting. I learned a tremendous amount from that project. I was proud of the work that I did there. I was proud of what it did for the company. There was an, you know, some immediate jumps in, you know, that, that brand awareness that happened. You don't often see that, but you know, it was nice to see those Google searches go through the roof. So you certainly saw that impact right away. Then I was sitting in a sales meeting a few months later and the chief revenue officer stood up there and said, "this is one of the things that's really working in our company. Our brand is making our sales process move faster." There's some direct result. I can see that. I was also equally proud of some of the work I did with Greentown Labs, spending a couple of years launching them into the market and getting them going from a place of sitting empty, really, to something that became very much part of the fabric of the clean tech landscape, certainly in Boston and began to emerge as we were wrapping up that work emerged around the country. They're now in Houston. And a lot of the branding and the concepts that we laid out for them, they still use today. You know, one of the things I remember we talked about early on was we were debating how do we talk about their tenants, right? Because they were charging rent. How do they talk about tenants? And we were like, "Well, if we call them member companies and we give them a badge, that's going to help our SEO." And they still talk about member companies and alumni companies and that sort of thing as part of their language. I was very proud of that work. It seems so small and minor, but it changes the nature of the way that you think about yourself. It changed nature of the way companies think about themselves within it. And then the work I did at N Squared was spectacular. Not only did we see the results and the people coming in, but one of my favorite projects was the Greenway Arts Project. We had this greenway that was really underutilized and we were looking at how do we drive awareness for the N Squared Innovation District and engage with the local community. And I synced up with Studios Without Walls to bring in sculpture. We had looked at a lot of different directions about how to do this. And we brought in this for two years, we brought in this the sculpture exhibit and not only did it get the neighborhood excited, but it completely changed the way the neighborhood looked at the center of its being where it had been looking at other areas. This was a neighborhood that didn't really have a good center of downtown. They began to look at that greenway as their center, which they hadn't before. And considering that there's a major development happening on the other side of that greenway, the fact that they changed the center of their site to that location will change long term, the way that that whole neighborhood sees itself. Mark: I think anybody who has listened to this podcast would know the answer to this question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. What do you think you can offer your next employer or client? Chuck: I certainly bring a breadth of understanding of how people think. Right? And be able to get into that conversation in a very interesting way. You know, there's the tactical: writing skills, etc., down the line. But there's certainly then the broad sweep of: "Who are we? How do we get that to market? How do we encourage people to know about us? How do we raise our awareness?" So I bring that kind of skill set. At the same time you know, I have a pretty solid track record of training people, so there's not only the ability to bring that out, but also build a team underneath me that can help execute on that and help grow that team and encourage that team and keep them engaged in storytelling. One of the things that I do take great pride in is the ability to tell that story and the ability to kind of turn that story outward. At Paytronix, I changed some things around to create what I called story- driven marketing, where we went and dug into the customer stories, figured out where those stories were, how those matched with our brand message and then move those into the various content components, the eBooks, the webinars, etc., blog posts, case studies, and pushed those out through our own marketing that we needed to get out for demand gen, but that also then fed the PR. So being able to create these systems that can run and can help build for the future is where my skill set is. And then, you need to build the infrastructure underneath it to maintain those long term. But certainly it's about: "How do you create a process that's going to continually benefit across multiple touch points?" So that's a lot of what I try to bring to the table. Mark: Well, Chuck, it was great chatting again. Always enjoy it. And I really hope this podcast helps you find your next great gig. Chuck: I appreciate it. I appreciate the time. Mark: I'm Mark Reed Edwards. Join me on the next Confessions of a Marketer.

Show Highlights: NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase & Nickname Game

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 16:36

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Gem Passant: Customer leader with a focus on marketing through customer advocacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 9:51

Gem Pasant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gem-jp/) has over 15 years' experience in Customer Leader roles in a range of organizations from start up to large corporate, typically in the insurance sector. Gem's biggest area of interest is Customer Experience as culture—specifically how this links to company purpose, employee experience and sustainable growth through the practical application of the Net Promoter System. Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Welcome to this special episode of Confessions of a Marketer. I'm Mark Reed Edwards. We're back with this mini series of shows I've dubbed the Talent Showcase. These episodes will focus on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who are looking for their next opportunity. My guests will share their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. Today, I'm joined by Gem Passant. Gem has over 15 years experience in customer leader roles in a range of organizations, from startup to large corporate, typically in the insurance sector. Gem's biggest area of interest is customer experience as culture, specifically how this links to company purpose, employee experience, and sustainable growth through the practical application of the Net Promoter System. Gem, welcome. Gem Passant: Thanks for having me. It's great to be here. Mark: It's wonderful to have you on the show. So can you tell me about yourself, your background, and career path? Gem: Yeah, sure. So I actually started out in human resources. I read archaeology at university with some anthropology and got really into human behavior and thought human resources is the way for me to go. And then got onto a graduate scheme. So that's what we call in the UK, would maybe be a postgraduate scheme in the US, basically working for an employer on a fast track scheme for a large insurance company in the UK called Aviva. And I planned to stay in that field and not long in realized that I actually didn't understand my customers enough, which was the internal customers of the organization. And the only way to do a good job working in HR was to go and experience what they were experiencing and work in the business itself. And so I was looking for a change, I asked for a change, and was invited to apply to be Chief of Staff to the Chief Operations Officer for the UK business, which was a great role, a super fast track learning, if anyone's ever done Chief of Staff they'll know. And that gave me an opportunity to really learn and understand the business cause I was right in the thick of it and look for what my next opportunity would be. And there was an area that had been unloved for some while, which was the customer experience function. That was back then not called CX, which is what we tend to call it now. It was quite early days for having a customer experience function. And it had been run by somebody for a long time who'd moved into a different role and then there'd just been an absence of leadership for a while. So I took that role and changed quite a few things within the team and propelled it into a new stage of growth, I guess you could say. But stayed there for four years, absolutely adored that role. I was then asked to do various other things, I think that's what happens when you work in a large organization and you're known to be flexible. So I went on to do all sorts of other things, from head of internal comms, to more chief of staff roles, to running large billion pound transformation programs in the program office. But I then decided to have a break from all of that and retrained as a neuro linguistic programming coach. So I quit that role--quit Aviva--and went and lived in Thailand, which is where I met my now husband. That's a different story for a different podcast probably. And then I came back and did some more customer experience stuff for another insurer, a slightly smaller one called Liverpool Victoria here in the UK. And then I went back to Thailand. My husband and I decided that we were going to move back to Thailand together, because in the interim he'd gone to live in San Francisco. So we made a home together in Thailand, and that was a really interesting period of time because it included COVID. And so I did some consultancy work when I was there, but probably the most interesting thing I did was that the British Consul actually asked me to coordinate the community response for all of the Western Consulates for the, the Western communities in Chiang Mai--lots of older people, lots of retired people, lots of people who it was hard to reach out to, who they were genuinely really worried about health wise. So that was a thing that kept me really busy and active in my kind of final months in Thailand. And then my husband and I decided to move back to the UK at the request of my parents, to to live near them. And I got my most recent permanent role, which was back again in Customer Experience as Global Customer Experience Lead for Many Pets, which was another insurance company, but this time pet insurance and a start up/ scale up. And then I left there almost a year ago now, and I've been self employed doing CX consultancy and short contracts since then. Mark: Wow. Customer experience is just fascinating having worked in marketing pretty much my entire career, certainly the last 30 plus years, it's embedded in everything we do in marketing and we didn't even realize it. So, it's great to hear your perspective. Gem: Yeah. Thanks. Mark: So, what is one of your most important career accomplishments? Gem: The things I feel strongest about are the things that often don't have the greatest data points attached. And that's all the leadership stuff. So it's building teams, not just that are high performing, but that genuinely care about each other and act like a team and support each other and deliver phenomenal outcomes. So I feel like I'd be remiss if I didn't say anything I talk about in career outcomes is always because of a phenomenal team that has worked with me or around me. But I guess the things that have the tangibility to them --a really good example, it's a, it's a little bit of an older example now, but it was a, a huge success at the time-- which was when I worked at Aviva in the head of customer experience role. Me and my team implemented Net Promoter Score, which most people will know about now, but back then was quite an early use of that metric, to understand how our customers were feeling about their experiences with us. And Net Promoter Score, for anybody who doesn't know, has a range of minus 100 to plus 100 as a score. Financial services typically would hover, at that time, around the zero. The benchmark overall is a bit higher these days, but around that time. So we implemented it across the board and we discovered that in some of our contact centers, the ones that were doing the sales and the servicing, the initial scores were holding steady at minus 37 from launch and a few months in they were still there. And so we dug into that information and tried to work out what was going on. And ultimately it was all to do with the types of calls being handled, where they were handled, by whom they were handled and with what kind of experience those people had. And what we recognized was that actually we needed to move work around and we needed to train people differently and we needed to move some of the work that was being handled offshore back onshore. Some of the work that was being handled in the UK actually would be better handled by our Indian colleagues. And so by understanding what skill sets people had, what they preferred to do, and the types of training that they took to best, we were able to move work around so that actually everybody was playing to their strengths, and that really came across in the customer experience. And we did all of that in less than a year, and the Net Promoter Score went to plus 12 from minus 37 in a period of just over, uh, six months. Which is a huge change and if anybody's ever tried to shift a Net Promoter Score before, you will know that typically you can move it a couple of points by tweaking around the edges. To move it so strongly, you need to do something quite radical. But we did that by listening to what our customers were telling us about the experience that we were giving them. And, not that they knew what the answer was, but we worked out what we thought an answer could be. And of course the teams went on to do more after that and continued to improve it. But I think for me that's always been a really powerful example of how when you listen to your customers --and by the way, your employees, because everything they were telling us was very similar to what the customers were telling us-- that's how you can really shift the experience that both your customers and your employees are having. Mark: So what do you think you can offer your next employer or client? Gem: Interesting. I think it's sometimes a challenge when you have quite a broad brush background because you don't always know what it is because often it's things that people perceive in you rather than you know about yourself. And what I mean by that is I don't know that it's always the technical stuff. So what I've learned about myself in this last year or so of being self employed is that actually the things that I offer that are my strengths are Looking at really complex problems and being able to see through them quite quickly and then taking customer data, employee data and other kinds of data and problem solving. That doesn't sound like a pure customer experience type of behavior, and it's not. It comes from understanding my HR background, my operational background, my program management background. But pulling all that together to understand what is in the best interest of an organization commercially and for their customers and for their employees. That, for me, I think I've worked out is my sweet spot, being able to look at all three of those areas together and get them to play nicely together to do something that's for the good of all. Mark: Gem, I really appreciate you sharing your story. It was fascinating to hear. And I really hope this helps you find great gigs. Gem: Thanks very much for asking me. Mark: I'm Mark Reed Edwards. Join me on the next Confessions of a Marketer.

Jason Rasmuson: Massachusetts-based writer for the technology industry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 5:52

Jason Rasmuson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrasmuson/) is a Massachusetts-based writer with more than 20 years' experience writing for the technology industry. He's been self-employed for the last 15 years with experience in the cloud computing, cybersecurity, FinTech, HR/workforce management/talent management, and other specialized areas in high tech. He recently relaunched his business to offer a new take on writing: content delivered as a service. This new model helps clients produce more content each month, yet in a much more flexible and cost-effective way than retainers or per-project engagements. You can learn more at www.runningstart.co Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Welcome to this episode of Confessions of a Marketer. I'm Mark Reed Edwards. We're back with this mini series of Talent Showcase episodes that focus on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who are looking for their next opportunity. My guests will share their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. Today, I'm joined by Jason Rasmussen. Jason is a Massachusetts based writer with more than 20 years experience writing for the technology industry. He's been self employed for the last 15 years with experience in cloud computing, cyber security, fintech, HR workforce management, talent management, and other specialized areas in high tech. He recently relaunched his business to offer a new take on writing content delivered as a service. This new model helps clients produce more content each month, yet in a much more flexible and cost effective way than retainers or per project engagements. Mark You can learn more at runningstart.co (https://www.runningstart.co) Jason, welcome. Jason Rasmuson: Thanks for having me, Mark. Really looking forward to our conversation. Mark: Same here. You and I crossed paths several years ago and we reconnected on LinkedIn. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your background and career path? Jason: Yeah, sure. So I--probably like many of us--was slightly better at the kind of English major side. When I got out of school, I was lucky enough to join Kronos now UKG, which is where I believe we met. So I was able to join as an house writer. You know, marketing collateral and things like that. And was really pretty happy in my role there. And at a certain point, just wanted to grow a little bit. So I. I got an MBA and moved from job to job a little bit. I had a couple stints at local software companies. And, ultimately the Great Recession in 2009 resulted in layoffs that were probably the push I needed. Because I ultimately did want to start my own thing and kind of work for myself. So, since 2009, I've been kind of a one man band here supporting the technology industry, and marketing teams in tech, with a lot of content--kind of the typical things you'd expect, I'm sure. Mark: Yeah, yeah. So what is one of your most important career accomplishments? Jason: So I would say, boy, I mean, the MBA for me was really big. As someone who was an English major and thinking that I was kind of predestined to only go down one path, being able to get my MBA was really a big achievement for me. But I would say just in general, I think maybe a lot of writers or creative people tend to be introverted. So I would just chalk it up to the fact that I've been able to make it work in an industry where you need to be outgoing or salesy or relationship driven. Mark: Yeah, if the world was full of extroverts it wouldn't be very fun, would it? Jason: Yeah. Right. My wife thinks it's a character choice and a character flaw on my part. But we're wired the way we're wired, I guess. Mark: So, if you've got a client coming your way, or hey, you decide to take another full time job, what do you think you can offer that next employer or client? Jason: So a few things. The good news is because I'm as old as I am-- experience, certainly in technology and specialized areas such as cyber security or fintech. And that's come from doing it for a little bit. But the other thing that I'm really excited about at this point in 2024 is much more of a partnership approach with tech going through some slowdowns. I lost one or two clients, probably the way we all have, and I've kind of reimagined my business. And part of that is trying to be much more proactive in being a kind of a virtual team member and a partner. So I think it's really paying off. I'm pitching ideas more proactively. I'm doing a little bit of research for clients and things like that where I'm able to come up with ideas that they might not have necessarily thought of -- they're busy people too. So I'm really happy to see how that's unfolding at this point. And I just have anecdotal evidence, but one of my clients has appreciated me coming up with project ideas. Mark: So, it's a partnership that you offer. Jason: Yeah, I think so. I really hope to continue it because I think it is a valuable piece of the puzzle here. But it's certainly a little bit of a new thing for me. And it's, it's probably because things are a little bit slower. But I think these are the times when, you know, maybe we do reinvent ourselves a little bit. And so for example, I'm owning one client's editorial calendar and pitching ideas. This particular client, the person who was in charge of kind of outsourcing and managing creative resources came up on the design side. So she's very talented and wonderful and a great client, but I think sometimes the idea of content, certainly like business- level writing , you know, she might be more focused on design and brand and things. So I think, in relationships like that, it's a good opportunity to do a little bit more for clients. Mark: Great. Well, Jason, thanks for joining me for this overview of your career and what you can offer your clients and employers and I hope this helps you find your next gig. Jason: Yeah. Thanks for having me. I really appreciate it. And I've been looking at your success with Confessions of a Marketer. So I appreciate the chance to be here. Mark: Thanks so much. I'm Mark Reed Edwards. Join me on the next Confessions of a Marketer.

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Ben Bradshaw: Marketing and brand leader in sustainability, energy, and clean technology

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 7:33

Ben Bradshaw (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-bradshaw-9366a04/) is an experienced brand and marketing leader in energy and cleantech. He helps progressive businesses in the Energy Transition create a standout brand, and marketing that powers profitable and sustainable growth. He has 25 years' experience as a marketer in the UK energy & cleantech sectors and particular strengths in marcomms, brand, strategy, planning, insight for B2C, B2B, corporations or start-ups. Ben has held Head of Marketing positions transforming brands and building teams - with a passion for sustainability, brand and culture. He is now seeking his next senior marketing role with an ambitious pioneer in the clean energy sector. Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Welcome to this special episode of Confessions of a Marketer. I'm Mark Reed-Edwards. It's been a while, but we're back with this mini series of shows I've dubbed the Talent Showcase. These episodes will focus on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who are looking for the next opportunity. My guests will share their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. We have about five episodes lined up and today I'm joined by Ben Bradshaw. Ben is an experienced brand and marketing leader in energy and clean tech. He helps progressive businesses in the energy transition create a standout brand and marketing that powers profitable and sustainable growth. He has 25 years experience as a marketer in the UK energy and clean tech sectors and particular strengths in marcomms, brand, strategy, planning, insight for B2C, B2B corporations or startups. Ben has held head of marketing positions, transforming brands and building teams with a passion for sustainability, brand and culture. He's now seeking his next senior marketing role with an ambitious pioneer in the clean tech sector. Ben, welcome. Ben Bradshaw: Oh, well, good to meet you, Mark. Thank you very much for inviting me on the show. Mark: Yeah, it's great to have you here. So can you tell me about yourself, your background and career path beyond what I just shared with the audience? Ben: Yeah, sure. So as you said, I've been in the energy industry—UK-based—for over 25 years and I've got a personal passion in sustainability and got a career in marketing. Really I've brought those two interests of mine to create a career to support the growth of renewable, sustainability, clean technology. So we're talking about EV charging, solar panels, battery storage. And I'm really excited about the opportunity here because it's growing massively. And I, I was really involved in sustainability from the start from my environmental engineering over almost 30 years ago now. And I've already dedicated a career in supporting businesses to further their brand and to develop marketing to really grow, take up an interest in these new products and services. And I've worked in the last four years in early stage businesses, startups, establishing a marketing function a brand and a team within those businesses that are rapidly growing for the first time. So, really, for me, it's looking at my next opportunity. It'll be in the space of energy and clean technology. And I'm looking for head of marketing positions. And really helping those businesses power growth, whether they're early stage startups scale ups, or established corporations who are diversifying into sustainability services. Mark: And you're based in the UK. Ben: I'm based in the UK, I'm based in Nottingham but the hybrid working arrangement now means that where I could work is broadened out. Mark: So what is one of your most important career accomplishments, do you think? Ben: Well, I mean, I've been in the energy industry in the UK for, as I said, over 25 years and seen huge change moving from it being, you know, just gas and electricity powered by fossil fuels, all the way to, now, renewable energy and growth in that space. I've also seen huge change in terms of consolidations. And that was one of the areas that I got involved in. So, I was working for Powergen. It was one of the largest energy suppliers in the UK. And the global energy provider, E. ON, bought out Powergen as a route to access the UK market. I led the strategy and the rebranding from Powergen to E.ON and really supported the growth of the E. ON brand via a gradual transition strategy moving from Powergen, a household name back in 2006 and in three years rebranded to E. ON and move from a 10 percent awareness of, Of of of Eon to a 65 percent brand awareness in three years, supported, of course, by investment into the brand TV -led campaigns the sponsorship of the F. A. Cup and new products. And I was really delighted to be involved in that three year strategy and leading it to success. Mark: So thinking about all that, and my introduction to you earlier, what do you think you can offer your next employer or client? Ben: Well, I think it comes down to about four things, really. And there's quite a lot within each of the four. One is powering growth. When I say growth, I'm talking about really using marketing and branding to engender more engagement and more interest into the product or the brand. And that drives inquiries, that drives interest, that drives revenue growth, and ultimately profit. So that's the first thing, driving growth. The second one's really, and again, about driving growth, but probably more so on, in the medium to long term. This is about setting a standout brand, defining a strategy, an identity, for the brand that allows that business to grow, particularly understanding the needs and interests of the target audience and really, and really building that. But it also supports the engagement and motivation of all the employees as well, of course. The third one is related to growth, but it's the commercial performance. It's making sure that the marketing is delivering the return on investment it needs to, making sure there's the investment needed into the brand, and demonstrating how that's delivering a return, whether it's in the short term, or medium, or long. And then the final point, I think I mentioned it, was really developing a culture. Brand is such a, an all pervasive notion that impacts not just customers, but also employees, investors. Partners and particularly for early stage businesses, getting that right and defining the right culture to enable that growth and ensuring there's alignment between the brand, the culture and the customer experience. Because ultimately a great promise can be great, but it's got to be delivered through the entire process. So those four things kind of characterize the things I'll be looking to offer my next employer. Mark: Yeah, that's a great list and I think you've shared your background really well here and, Ben, I really want to thank you for joining me and I hope this this little time that we had together will help you find your next gig. Ben: Absolutely. And if anyone is interested to get in touch, I'm on LinkedIn. Be more than happy to respond to any messages and take it from there. Mark: Thanks, Ben. I'm Mark Reed Edwards. Join me on the next Confessions of a Marketer. Ben: Thanks, Mark.

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National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania April 2023 Digest

White Canes Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 14:53

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we look at the calendar of events within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. Special Note: Stacie Leap has been doing a fantastic job assisting with the Monthly Digest. This month, Stacie is feeling under the weather. We all share our thoughts and prayers for Stacie's quick recovery. Thank you. Hello everybody! Welcome to our April 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! During the first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information about the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com by the 29th of the month for inclusion in our calendar the following month. For those using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the email. A Message from our Affiliate President 04/01/2023 Welcome to this Month's Issue of the Digest! No, this is not an April Fools Joke! Spring has sprung, and we look forward to a month filled with outreach opportunities. If you need literature for any outreach event, call the National Center at (410) 659-9314 and select option 3 for the Independence Market. All literature is mailed Free Reading Matter within a week of you placing the order. Please inform us of any outreaches you are participating in and approximately how many individuals you speak with. This information is good for us when requesting grants to assist members. NFB of PA April Raffle Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets! Get your Tickets ready! The time is here! If you bought an NFB of PA Spring raffle ticket, get your numbers ready. The month is finally here. Please check out the calendar events for upcoming meetings and seminars available! - Lynn Heitz, NFB of PA State Affiliate President Membership Dues for 2023 We are still collecting dues for 2023! Please get in touch with your chapter and divisions for membership dues; each has different amounts. Google Calendar Links The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar available online or subscribed to your calendar apps. You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by clicking the following link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click the following link and go through the steps to subscribe: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics Member Spotlight" Connie Scheu Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! Connie Scheu holds many roles within the affiliate. She is one of the Board Directors for our State Affiliate. Connie also helps with the Erie County Chapter meetings and co-chairs our newly formed group: Blind Seniors. She also assisted in restarting the Senior Possibilities Fair at our 2022 State Convention, along with other volunteers. With all that, she also loves to sing Karaoke. If you attended our 2022 State Convention, you would have heard her beautiful voice singing Karaoke at the Talent Showcase! If you ever get a chance to meet her in person, make sure you say "Hello!" Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group sees any errors or misinformation, please get in touch with Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com or text (215) 776-6741. The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar, so please check back periodically to ensure accurate information. Coffee With The President & Board Bring your coffee and questions to this virtual town hall with NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz and affiliate board members. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm ET Jigsaw Chapter Meeting a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 am ET Erie County Chapter Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6 pm ET Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10 am ET Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. Keystone is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:15 am ET Deaf-Blind Division Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves Deaf-Blind and their supporters. Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6 pm ET Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11 am ET Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6 pm ET Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10 am ET Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7 pm ET Blind Seniors Group a monthly meeting for seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7:30 pm ET Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10 am ET Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. Greater Philadelphia is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10 am ET Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog and their supporters. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 4 pm ET Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. Monday, April 25, 2023, at 7 pm ET White Canes Connect Podcast Did you know the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? Members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant host. It features interviews with our PA members and interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and Twitter @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast. Birthday Wishes and Special Occasions Birthday Wishes! The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in April a very happy birthday! Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The Blind Parents Group still has some t-shirts left over from our fundraising efforts at the state convention. The t-shirts come in either black with white lettering or white with black lettering. Both shirts say "I Support #BlindParents" with the NFB of PA Logo and "Blind Parents Group" at the bottom. Funds raised will start scholarship funds to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their families through financial hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please get in touch with Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com Past: Happy Valley Powerhouse Sub Fundraiser The Happy Valley recently had its Powerhouse Subs fundraiser that ended earlier this month. They want to thank everybody who helped make this fundraiser a success! Other External Events These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, these might be good resources for Pennsylvania residents. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and support those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 2 pm ET. For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org. Vision Thru Art Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for over 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and volunteers help the students express their inner vision through various media, including clay, wood, mosaic, stone, and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class entirely free for all the students, including free art supplies each year. Location: The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by the rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service dogs are, of course, welcome. Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and Friday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Fees: There are no fees for this class. Registration: Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/ Women Healed For A Purpose 2023 Conference! Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC. The conference's mission is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative to strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit. We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023. More details about the event will come at a later date! NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. NFB Message The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation! Thanks! The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 23:36

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Episode 55: Ava Smith (Flat Fee Recruiting)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 35:09

She is known for her unceasing devotion to serving others, an attribute the Upstate area of South Carolina has grown to cherish and appreciate. Without hesitancy, she eagerly answers the call to assist in any way, whether in business or from a personal perspective. In addition to leading and serving, Ava Smith is also an accomplished entrepreneur. She is the owner of Flat Fee Recruiting and Ava Smith & Associates. Flat Fee Recruiting is a permanent placement recruiting firm that provides quality employees at affordable rates. It also assists companies in various industries and with all types of vacancies. Ava Smith & Associates is a full-cycle HR Consulting firm that operates as an outsourced HR Manager or Director for small businesses, non-profits, and ministries throughout the United States. Some offered services include onboarding, compliance, benefits, risk management, wellness, and training. The New Jersey native holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Resource Management from Limestone University and is a Lifetime Member of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society. She has over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources Professional. That includes employee relations, compliance, recruitment, retention, and training. Ava began her career in the non-profit sector and shifted into manufacturing, the corporate arena, and staffing. Throughout her career, Ava progressively moved upward in her positions, serving in various roles from HR Assistant to HR Director. In August 2002, Ava began her own firm, HR Specialties, which specialized in providing HR services, training, and recruiting. She later expanded this firm by adding additional experts and rebranded it into what is now widely known as Ava Smith & Associates. In 2010, she formed a permanent placement agency called Flat Fee Recruiting. Her agency received the Minority Business of the Year Award in 2013 through the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Ava is also a noted Diversity Trainer and has delivered hundreds of sessions throughout the Southeast since 2005. Her clientele involves corporations, manufacturers, non-profits, service organizations, government officials, municipalities, universities, hospital systems, local chambers, and faith-based organizations. When asked what she loves most about what she does, Ava shares how she loves bringing solutions. “I am a problem solver for businesses that need HR support without having the workload that requires a full-time position. I also love being a part of their business strategy team. My clients include me in their vision and long-term plans, and I assist them with walking it out. To learn more about Ava Smith and Associates, please call them at 864-448-0939. To learn more about Flat Fee Recruiting, please give them a call directly at 864-326-4211 or visit their website at www.flatfeehiring.com To learn more about the Huami For Kids Magazine KidPreneur Business and Talent Showcase that is taking place on 11/19/2022, please call 336-340-7844, or send a detailed email to mykelmediaco@gmail.com To learn more about Huami Magazine, you may visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com You may also follow us on Instagram and Facebook by putting Huami Magazine in your search box. You may also follow this podcast on Facebook and Instagram by putting This Is Who I Am in your search box. To purchase your copy of It's My Turn Now: Caregiving 101, please visit www.revodellcleveland.com or call 336-895-8995

Episode 54: Daymain Smith - Synergy Hospitality Group

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 52:13

Synergy is an interaction or cooperation giving rise to a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts. The term synergy comes from the Attic Greek word συνεργία synergia from synergos, συνεργός, meaning “working together.” Wikipedia Daymain Smith is the founder and CEO of Synergy Hospitality Group, based out of Atlanta, Georgia. His mission is to help African Americans conceive and receive the wealth and authority that comes with not just living their dreams but owning them. Daymain is a living example of the adage, “the only time you see success before work is in the dictionary.” Daymain grew up in a small urban community in Mobile, Alabama. He admits that there are many layers to the path that led him to where he is today. “I didn't grow up with a lot of money. My parents split shortly after I was born, and my grandparents primarily raised me. So, for the most part, my story is a lot like most kids who live where I lived,” Daymain explains. “My father was a pastor, but my mother struggled with addiction. So I had a wide range of influences in my life, and from all of it, I learned that there isn't anything I can't have if I was willing to work for it.” Synergy Hospitality Group is a faith-based company. Its business practices and principles are rooted in Daymain's Christian beliefs. “I'm not perfect, nobody is, but I don't shy away from the fact that who I am in my faith is who I am in my company. I strive to do things the right way and make good choices when it comes to how I deal with my investments and investors. I am happy to say that my partners and I are like-minded when it comes to that.” “I want to help anyone ready to believe they are built for more. I had to learn the ownership side of hospitality," he says. “The greatest compliment I've ever received was when a young black high school student told me he wanted to be a business and hotel owner like me when he grew up. I knew then that he could see himself as more than what society wanted to label him. I felt like he was waking up to the knowledge that he was built for more." To learn more about Daymain Smith and Synergy Hospitality Group and Synergy Financial Partners, please visit their websites at www.synergyhospitalitygroup.com and www.synergyfinancialpartnersinc.com You may also contact Daymain Smith directly at 202-350-1151 To learn more about the Huami For Kids Magazine KidPreneur Business and Talent Showcase that is taking place on 11/19/2022, please call 336-340-7844, or send a detailed email to mykelmediaco@gmail.com To learn more about Huami Magazine, you may visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com You may also follow us on Instagram and Facebook by putting Huami Magazine in your search box. You may also follow this podcast on Facebook and Instagram by putting This Is Who I Am in your search box. To purchase your copy of It's My Turn Now: Caregiving 101, please visit www.revodellcleveland.com or call 336-895-8995

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Tips & Hacks for Actors

THE WORKING ACTOR PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 22:53

Shakira DeMesier is recognized by the NAACP and the ABC Network's Talent Showcase and she is currently creating her own series of work focusing on immigrants in America. Shakirah's favorite regional credits include: Streetcar Named Desire, Nick's Flamingo Grill, Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous and Seize the King. You'll also find her on tv series: "Cobra Kai" on Netflix, "American Soul" on BET, "Watchmen" on HBO, "Queens" on ABC and the CW's "Legacies". Each episode of The Working Actor focuses on equipping, enriching, and empowering the actor. Executive Producer: Adam Wash, Producer: Aisha White, Producer: Korstiann Vandiver, Associate Producer: JaMario Wallace Actors Only is a CREWNATION company that operates under the governance and scope of CREWNATION's four operational companies' pillars. For information about CREWNATION events, our production rentals, advertisement, publicity packages, and or to be featured on our Actors Only podcast contact us via info@crewnation.com or actorsonly@crewnation.com

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Acknowledging and Overcoming the Skeletons in Your Closet with Jenna Ashlyn

Own Your Choices Own Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 54:41

Today we are speaking with Author, Survivor and Advocate, Jenna Ashlyn. Jenna Ashlyn is a volunteer for Southern Ohio's Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. She's a lover of animals of most types and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling with her cocker spaniel. She studied creative writing at two universities and worked for a campus literary magazine. Jenna's writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, The Atwood Review, and Poet's Choice. In 2015, she won the overall writing award in the StarJewel Nationals and Talent Showcase arts contest, and in 2019, she was nominated for a Maier Award, which celebrates the best writing of University students. In 2020, Jenna released her debut novel, Within the Gray. Her second novel, Sheila's Men is set to be released early January 2022.In this episode we discussed: 1) Jenna's story, how she learned her resiliency and how she shifted from being a victim of her story to being a woman, mom and victor who thrived because of her story. 2) Emotional triggers, doing the work, creating the vision for where you are going no matter what your circumstances, and the process of vulnerability and sharing your story. 3) The process of sharing your story, becoming a published author and using your lessons to help others who are also working through challenging stories. We are not alone and when we share our stories we help others to see that we are more alike than different. Connect with JennaFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorJennaAshlyn Twitter: www.twitter.com/JennaAshlyn1Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennaashlEmail: beyond.the.dream.ja@gmail.com Jenna's books, Within the Gray and Sheila's Men can be found on Amazon, Google Play, and wherever books are soldMarsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life. She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others.

Jenna Ashlyn - Surviving Abuse

The Voice of Many Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 19:00

Jenna Ashlyn is a volunteer for Southern Ohio's Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. Her writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, Jenna's writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, The Atwood Review, and Poet's Choice. In 2015, she won the overall writing award in the Star Jewel Nationals and Talent Showcase arts contest, and in 2019, she was nominated for a Maier Award, which celebrates the best writing of University students. In 2020, Jenna released her debut novel, Within the Gray. Her second novel, Sheila's Men is set to be released early January 2022.Jennifer is a young widow that entered an abusive relationship and became a survivor that wants to encourage other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and mental health issues that you can have a life after trauma. As a trained advocate I can give in depth information about these topics and use my personal experience and my story of surviving a 9 year long abusive relationship to help others to not only live, but thrive on the other side. As an author my books are valuable resources to let people know that they are not alone, not crazy, and that you can find your purpose and love again.The fastest way to find all of Jenna Ashlyn's books you can go to her Amazon Author page. https://amzn.to/3eqowH7For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to subscribe, follow and visit our sites.Website: www.thevoiceofmany.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevoiceofmany/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheVoiceofMany3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Voice-of-ManyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/the-voice-of-many-podcast-1417a81b7Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-voice-of-many-podcast)Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-voice-of-many-podcast)

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02. Taking Chances And Exploring Multiple Paths Of Professional Creativity

How I Create Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 24:42

As Senior Program & Industry Relations Manager at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Shellie Schmals plays a lead role in selecting the nearly 800 films that are considered for each annual Festival. She has 25 years of experience in the non-profit universe, holds an MBA from Brenau University and EDM in Higher Education Administration from the University at Buffalo. As a talent wrangler and producer/emcee, Shellie has been involved in many projects past and present, including Roxie Roz burlesque, Minette Magnifique Burlesque; Georgia Pinup Posse, DanceATL AM Collaborative, and most recently, curated a burlesque/short film collaboration with the Philadelphia Jewish Film & Media (2021). Shellie currently sits on the national board of the Film Festival Alliance, state-wide Georgia Production Partnership as Membership Chair, and locally, as Women in Film & Television Atlanta as Vice President of Programming, coordinates WIFTA industry panels at Dragon Con (Film Track), and for the nationally known Cinema Life Collective, is past co-chair of the WIFTA Short Film & Talent Showcase (2017-2020) and past WIFTA Secretary (2016-2020). Jessica unpacks Shellie’s story of taking chances, finding her creative community, and learning how to navigate relationships that opened doors along the journey. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Instagram.com/vonschmals Linkedin.com/in/shellieschmals Facebook.com/shellie.schmals Twitter.com/shellieschmals ShoutOutAtlanta.com/meet-shellie-schmals-creative-curator-burlesque-producer CREDITS Music

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Jenn Ashlyn - Author, Survivor Advocate

The MisFitNation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 31:06

Jenna Ashlyn is a volunteer for Southern Ohio's Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. She's a lover of animals of most types and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling with her cocker spaniel. She studied creative writing at two universities and worked for a campus literary magazine. Jenna's writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, The Atwood Review, and Poet's Choice. In 2015, she won the overall writing award in the StarJewel Nationals and Talent Showcase arts contest, and in 2019, she was nominated for a Maier Award, which celebrates the best writing of University students. In 2020, Jenna released her debut novel, Within the Gray. Her second novel, Sheila's Men is set to be released in early January 2022. https://tinyurl.com/y88vrdca https://youtu.be/Rt44moIGq0w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support

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THE SUNDAY SHOW With Jenna Ashlyn (1/16/2022)

Rabbit In Red Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 48:37 Transcription Available

JENNA ASHLYN is a volunteer for Southern Ohio's Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. She's a lover of animals of most types and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling with her cocker spaniel. She studied creative writing at two universities and worked for a campus literary magazine. Jenna's writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, The Atwood Review, and Poet's Choice. In 2015, she won the overall writing award in the StarJewel Nationals and Talent Showcase arts contest, and in 2019, she was nominated for a Maier Award, which celebrates the best writing of University students. In 2020, Jenna released her debut novel, Within the Gray. Her second novel, Sheila's Men is set to be released in January 2022. Purchase links for the books Sheila's Men- https://amzn.to/3pN3lpn Within the Gray- https://amzn.to/3JwRt2J Social media links http://www.facebook.com/AuthorJennaAs... http://www.twitter.com/JennaAshlyn1 http://www.instagram.com/JennaAs For More Rabbit In Red Radio: Listen To Our Internet Radio Station Or On Demand Episodes: www.rabbitinredradio.com Call The Show Or Leave A Voicemail: 215-240-7839 Email The Show: mike@rabbitinredradio.com Join Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/rabbitinredradio Follow Us On Twitter: @RIRShowOfficial Grab Some Rabbit In Red Radio Goodies: www.teepublic.com/user/rabbitinredradio Help Crippled Cody Out: https://gofund.me/932caabf For Audio Versions Of The Show Visit: www.rabbitinredradio.com/rabbit-in-red-radio

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Britain, Biscuits, and Bane feat. Leonard Snart

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Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 34:16

I just want to apologize for this episode. I have no idea how it happened, but Matt and I had a lot of fun recording it. It was supposed to be a Talent Showcase, but the only thing showcased is our sheer ineptitude. Enjoy.

The Talent Showcase: Ashley Birnbaum

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Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 29:42

This week, Ashley Birnbaum is helping us diving into an area of performance I've never truly been introduced to: Drag! Wanna know what drag is? Wanna know how you can get involved? Wanna know how to support it? These questions and more are answered in the next thirty minutes.

Bainbridge Youth Talent Showcase WU-578

What's Up Bainbridge

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 13:22

Bainbridge Youth Talent Showcase Are you a creative expression teacher or student? You now have a community platform where you can submit a video and share your talents with a virtual audience! Live performances have been put on hold this past year during the pandemic, but a local voice teacher sparked the idea of a virtual outlet for students to perform what they’ve been working on. Arts & Humanities Bainbridge is sponsoring a new youth program called Bainbridge Talent Showcase It is described as a “virtual stage for the community’s creative youth and to highlight the work of their teachers” In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge AHB Board members Linda Kramer Jenning and Stephanie Reese share with us what inspired the program and the vision for showcasing local youth talent on the cultural platform Currents. Stephanie tells us about the value for the young performer on reaching an audience, as well as her experience in showcasing her students and what that means to her as a teacher. Linda and Stephanie want to see more teachers and students contribute to the Talent Showcase. Linda tells us how to do that and the criteria. You may watch the videos on Currents Bainbridge Talent Showcase webpage here. Contact the Currents Online Editorial Board at editor@bainbridgecurrents.com or 206.842.7901. Credits: BCB Host Sonia Scaer; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross

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The Talent Showcase: Andy Karl

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 46:54

This episode of The Talent Showcase, I'll be interviewing the man, the myth, the legend that is Andy Karl, star of Groundhog Day the Musical, Rocky the Musical, Law and Order: SVU, and occasionally baseball!

The Talent Showcase: Alex Brightman

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 60:37

This episode of The Talent Showcase, we host and boast the Ghost with the Most, the self-proclaimed Tony-loser Alex Brightman. In all seriousness, Alex is a phenomenal actor and person who has been a part of Broadway for years and will stay prominent for many years to come!

The Talent Showcase: Mallory Vance

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 43:41

The next episode of The Talent Showcase features Mallory Vance, Executive Director for Phoenix Tears Productions. Based out of Orlando, Florida, PTP focuses on immersive theater experiences for the mind as well as the soul as well as a myriad other fantastic theatrical productions! They also host Zoom performances on occasion so be on the lookout for more of those in the days to come! Check out their website at http://www.phoenixtearsproductions.com/ If you'd like to get involved, please email audioamphitheater@gmail.com to get started!

The Talent Showcase: Sean Brien

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 30:47

The next episode of The Talent Showcase features burgeoning filmmaker Sean Brien! If you're an artist or creator interested in being interviewed or getting involved, please email audioamphitheater@gmail.com!

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The Talent Showcase: JD Wiggins

Jesus and Food with Johnathon and Lindsey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 47:15

The first episode of The Talent Showcase, an interview-only portion of The Audio Amphitheater, features musical aficionado JD Wiggins. If you're an artist or creator interested in being interviewed or getting involved, please email bcarson129@gmail.com!

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Yolo? Nah! "Eternity Amnesia" - Talent Showcase - Woes of teaching from home. Pumpkin stuff I guess

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 11:30

Email us anytime morningshow@wbgl.org

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Yolo? Nah! "Eternity Amnesia" - Talent Showcase - Woes of teaching from home. Pumpkin stuff I guess

Jesus and Food with Johnathon and Lindsey

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 11:30

Email us anytime morningshow@wbgl.org

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How To Get Started As An Actor In The Industry — with Diana Ivelis | 018

Go Be Great! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 50:06

Diana Ivelis joins the Go Be Great! Podcast teaching us how to get started as an actor in the entertainment industry! Diana's 3 children are all in successful in the entertainment industry and have been for nearly 7 years and Diana has managed their careers since the beginning. Diana has been a Hollywood talent agent, a manager and is an entertainment career coach helping actors and parents of actors navigate a tough industry. From how to get the perfect headshots to booking a series regular, movie and everything in between, Diana knows the game. She knows what casting directors are looking for and knows how to help make sure you look like what they want. Tune in to learn how to get started NOW! And what actors should be doing during this COVID-19 time. Diana has helped many actors launch their career in the industry as their consultant and helps her clients stay relevant, stay productive, and of course, stay working! Diana's oldest daughter, Aniya Wolfe is a director and filmmaker and has directed everything from her own full length feature film, to music videos to a television show for Google, called “God Complx” which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Diana has taught her children to become entrepreneurs as entertainment professionals to properly manage their career and their finances. Aniya is on her second production company called Ivy Sky Pictures. Her son, Travis Wolfe, Jr is an actor who's acted in movies, commercials like Old Navy, television shows like Disney's Raven's Home and is currently a series regular on the new hit comedy series Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS. Travis Jr also owns his own production company. Even Diana's youngest daughter, (Ariel) Sky Wolfe has been acting since she was only 8 months old when she was seen in the film “The Giver” and has been acting, singing, dancing and doing gymnastics as she flourishes and explores her options in every industry, mastering herself while still honing her skills as an actor. Click the time stamp to jump to the part that's most relevant to you! Or, better yet, watch it all! 00:39 Who is Diana Ivelis and What are Her Credentials? 02:21 What are the First Steps for Parents to Get Their Child Started as an Actor 02:49 What is an Acting Permit? 03:15 What is a Coogan Account? 04:32 What Makes a Good Headshot? 05:45 Can I Use my iPhone or Android Camera for Headshots? 06:57 Theatrical vs Commercial Headshots 13:00 Why Diana is so passionate about serving parents of actors in the industry. 17:29 How to Avoid Entertainment Industry Scams 25:46 Should my Child go to an Acting Showcase or Talent Showcase? 27:30 How to Get Entertainment Industry and Acting Resources - Join Affirm Your Star Facebook Group 29:40 First Steps To Take to Become a Working Actor 33:00 Tips to Book Acting Gigs 34:10 Tips to Building a Good Acting Resume 41:14 Tips for Actors During the COVID-19 Pandemic Join "Affirm Your Star" Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/affir... You can contact Diana at: affirmyourstar@gmail.com You can also check out her all her resources at https://www.facebook.com/DianaIvelisCW https://www.facebook.com/groups/affir... https://www.affirmyourstar.com Acting Resources: Get Your Online Profiles: www.ActorsAccess.com www.castingnetworks.com Master Your Craft www.Masterclass.com Samuel L. Jackson https://www.masterclass.com/classes/s... Helen Mirren https://www.masterclass.com/classes/h... And many many more! ========================= Follow Me on All Social Media! @traviswolfesr Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/travistwolfempowerment Website: www.WolfeMpowerment.com Email: info@wolfempowerment.com Merch: https://gobegreatstore.com

Indie Music Talent Showcase - Powered by kikoff.com

DTong Radio Indie Music Showcase

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 126:53

The BEST Indie Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:KikOff: Build Credit For Freehttp://bit.ly/3d8ty9m3 Pack Morel Mushroom Dry Sporeshttps://bit.ly/2QAaffAhttp://farleycoastal.comRay Rich Personal Traininghttps://bit.ly/2xWBlHchttp://dailyhealthandfitnessnews.comENS BIO Sanitizer Sprayhttps://bit.ly/2wydrBv10 Key Guidelines to Successful Weight Losshttp://bit.ly/33GvaTLWavve Soundwave For Podcasts & Music Artistshttps://wavve.co?ref=johntongThe Fiverr Life podcasthttps://spoti.fi/30OnzPPAlso New Music from:Hendrix 'Missing In Space'Philipp Guntermann 'Neon Sky'Temperature Falls '1-2-3'Jake Edwards w/ a Triple PlayAndrey & Christina 'Talking to You'Superstation 'Sand'Ville Ruokonen 'Désolation'Paul Crupi w/ a Triple PlayOn Trace Lane 'House Of Mimes'David Naethan 'Im Not Movin'Mille Manny 'Mind Games'St Eriks Street 'Spaced Out'El Yuma 'Amigos'La’mon De’shun w/ a Triple PlayFrank Benji 'Moving Through The City'WT w/ a Triple PlayAbsolute Phase 'Dominique'AMN Bleek w/ a Back2backJoshua Sowell 'Open Up'B Taylor 'Its On Me'Niketos 'Free'Taerylz 'Family Ties'Jafaar 'Sum BS'Dreads GT w/ a Triple PlayKit DH 'Unfriendly'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Periscope, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.com

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Tonight episode 48 Ron Smith star Talent showcase children of the Light tonight is a Saturday Bklyn

Ron Smith's Star Talent Show Case/ COTL Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 10:01

We're on the prayer line right now we're here with brother Ram sister baptise sister BB sister Johnson sister Patrice all praying just for you

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Ron Smith's Star Talent Show Case/ COTL Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 7:03

So we talked about the Book of Revelations which is the last book of the Bible it talks about the plagues that are coming to our world and we see evidence of that with the pigeons and the squirrels dying because of the 5G Cell phone technology.

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This is episode number# 10th Friday July 19 Ron Smith Star Talent Showcase/COTL food pantry #10

Ron Smith's Star Talent Show Case/ COTL Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 6:14

I talk more about the fashion show last night and I talked about the AAAR. ride some of my complaints

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Edgar Wright Talent Showcase

The Tasty Debrief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 29:49

THIS IS A RE-UPLOAD AS THE FIRST WAS A DODGY FILE. Welcome back to The Tasty Debrief, where this week we are doing a talent showcase on one of our favourite directors, Edgar Wright. We look at the work through his career and discuss many a topic about this fantastic director in the first of our end of monthly talent showcases. Any questions? Want us to talk about something? Either leave us a voice message here or drop us an e-mail at TheTastyDebrief@gmail.com and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @The_Tasty. SOCIAL MEDIA: Callum's Twitter: @CallumByrne11 Georgia's Twitter: @GeorgiaSMorley1 Gregg's Twitter: @GreggMakes Gregg's Instagram: @GreggJonesDesign Liam's Twitter: @Liam_Matt Liam's Instagram: @iBeriothien

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MontcoRadio Ep57 CalebBox 20190214

CommonWealth Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 107:56

Special guest Caleb Box comes by the Montco radio station to talk business ventures with Vibe Star Ent., Occult Healing Youtube Chanel and monthly Talent Showcase in Phoenixville,PA. O Dog & Monk Man also slide thru. 1. ICE CUBE - IT WAS A GOOD DAY 2. METHOD MAN - M. E. T. H. O. D. Man 3. Meek Mill - Trauma

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Talent Showcase

UNCONSCIENCE ENTERTAINMENT Talent Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 0:21

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Episode 19 | Ulanday Toms Music Artist Interview (Special Edition)

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 55:35

Special Edition Alert! Ulanday Toms Singer/Songwriter/Actress talks about being in the music industry, being a single mother, being part of a reality series #FaceTheMusic and more!BioGlenda Ulanday Toms was born on January 31,1987 in Prince Georges County, MD to the late Queen Esther Franklin and Funk singer, Gary Toms of the Gary Toms Empire. At the age of 2, Ulanday began singing in her church choir at First Baptist Church of Guilford, where she continued to sing until her college days. Ulanday’s first performance was at her 5th grade graduation where she sanged R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly.” Being inspired by singer, songwriter, and actress Brandy; Ulanday entered and won singing competitions while attending school. For two years in a row, Toms won the “Showtime at the Apollo” talent competition at Hammond High School in Columbia, MD. She continued to sing while attending South Carolina State University, 2005 she met South Carolina's DJ Cleve. The two began working in the studio to prepare for South Carolina State University’s Talent Showcase and Miss Alpha Phi Alpha in 2006. After her performances around campus, Ulanday established a name for herself, which provided her the opportunity to sing back up for Motown Records’ recording artist Lenny Williams and Gospel group Mary Mary at her university’s homecoming event. A year later, Ulanday received a singing scholarship, and transferred to Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. In 2012, Ulanday released her first single “Hey DJ” with Southeast Styles record label in Washington, DC. To pursue her singing and songwriting career, Toms moved to Atlanta, GA in 2013 where she began working with Powerhouse Muzik Group. Ulanday aspires to write for artist like August Alsina, Jhene Aiko, Rihanna, and many more, while continuing to pursue her career as an artist.Thanks to our Official Partner: Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.

Episode 19 | Ulanday Toms Music Artist Interview (Special Edition)

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 55:35

This That & The III 9 - 15 - 2017

This. That. & The III.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 57:52

Special Guest Vanessa of Agency Abron. | Politics. | NJ Senator Indicated Green Card Fraud. | Kid Rock Running for Detroit Senate 2018. | Sports. | Solane Stephens Wins U.S. Open. | Jamelle Hill of ESPN Tweet Treats Trump. | Michael Bennett Falsely Arrested in Vegas. | Randy Moss 3pc. Spicy of the Weak. | Entertainment. | Common Wins an Emmy. | Around The Town. | Kenneka Jenkins Controversy. | Pyramid Host A-List Day Party at Soundbar. | Free Lunch Academy Ambassadors Host 3rd Annual Youth Summit & Talent Showcase at NTA 9.23.17. | Etc. This. That. & The III provides a fresh perspective on most any situationship one may face in life. From health and happiness, to family, business, music and culture, This. That. & The III with Calvin & Rici is the new wave in internet radio. A show concept that is rooted in providing its listeners with everything they want their news programming to be and nothing it currently is, This. That. & The III not only raises the bar for lifestyle shows, it redefines it. Be sure to tune in and turn up w/ Calvin & Rici of This. That. & The III. The Undisputed King & Queen of Chicago Podcasts. Check It Out!!!

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Hot Sauce! Online Talent Showcase GIVING THANKS EDITION

Cosmic Rock Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 118:00

That's right...we don't stop!! You think a holiday would hold me down? This is MORE the reason we need to come together and call on some Ancestral Energy!! Lets tell the world what WE are thankful for, while everybody is stuffing up on turkey and collard greens. Somebody died for you to be able to eat something more than table scraps and hog intestines...let's chop it up!! As always new talent is always on the horizon, if you want to show us what you got...come on and get your hot sauce!! Spicing it up this and every Thursdat 9pm EST. Call in 714-583-6887

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HOT SAUCE! ONLINE TALENT SHOWCASE #4

Cosmic Rock Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 113:00

Yes!! So we are about to blow the roof off this bitch!!! We are calling ALL singers who can blow, all emcees that can flow, and those who are in "The Know" to join us tonight and every Thursday for Hot Sauce! The new blazing hot online talent showcase and venue. This is not a competition, this is simply a place to hold a vibe for the serious lover of art. We come from all walks of life but we are here to share a story...come and share YOURS, TONIGHT!!!! 9pm EST 6pm Pacific and 7pm Mountain 8pm Central....GO HARD ARE GO HOME because it's on!! Hot Sauce everybody, spread the word....these podcasts will be uploaded to YouTube to my main channel Starseed Healer that holds over 9,000 subscribers. You might get heard, you might not but log in or call in and have some fun anyway!!!

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Teen Talent Showcase / Courage.4.12.PM

Stratford Heights Church of God

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2015 87:02

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Wednesday Night Spoken Word Open mic.

Speak Actions, Do Nouns

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2012 59:59

Fast paced open mic for upcoming poets or poets wanting to perfect their craft.

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Wednesday Night Spoken Word Open mic.

Speak Actions, Do Nouns

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2012 59:59

Fast paced open mic for upcoming poets or poets wanting to perfect their craft.

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#139 - The 6th Eroc Talent Showcase

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2012 107:52

Talk to you tonight!CabaRadio with Teddy SmoothTuesdays at 11pmEroc welcomes live in studio the comedic, musical stylings of Chi Sun Ho. Also joining us the hysterically funny, the jocular, the mirthful, Alexander Sparling.Talk to you tonight!CITR 101.9fm or online at http://citr.ca/-----------------------------------------------------MISSED A SHOW?Check out all our shows online at http://citr.ca/ under "Shows" or in the Itunes store under citr -- cabaradioDownload them to your MP3 player or listen online to any of the shows at your convenience!http://feeds.feedburner.com/Citr--Cabaradio

#121 - Eroc has scoured the lands, high and low, once again to bring you...Eroc's Talent Showcase!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2011 113:49

Tonight it's "Eroc's Talent Showcase". Eroc and Teddy welcome live in studio, Vocalist Extraordinaire Geremy Dingle. Wait!! What's that you say? Magic on the radio? That is correct sir or ma'am!!!! It's the magic stylings of MERLIN!!! And Hip-Hop in' their way, into our minds, one rhyme at time, two dope Mc's, Un-1 (Marc Stokes) and Little T (Travis Little T Turner). Tune in!!!!!CiTR 101.9fm or online http://citr.ca/Talk to you soon!---------------------------------------------------MISSED A SHOW?Check out all our shows online at http://citr.ca/ under "Shows" or in the Itunes store under citr -- cabaradioDownload them to your MP3 player or listen online to any of the shows at your convenience!http://feeds.feedburner.com/Citr--Cabaradio

Eroc Talent Showcase plus free stuff!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2011 139:30

Tonight on CabaRadio with Teddy Smooth it's the fourth installment of ?Eroc?s Talent Showcase!?.Teddy takes the sidekick seat as Eroc steps into the no pants chair, and brings you some of Vancouver?s sexiest sound artists. The boys have once again scoured the land high and low to bring you a plethora of talent.We welcome live in studio:The loopy lunacy of Gilles Morneault, bringing you sounds from the ground?From the Schtuptown Educational Society:Egyptian Sex & Relationship Expert, Dr Devorah Layla Mary Al-SmithsteinAnd also from the Schtuptown Educational Society.The latest prot?g? of the one and hopefully only Guru Salahq Ganges, The Devine MartyCabaRadio is also giving away some free stuff tonight, so tune in to win!Plus upcoming events and a few surprises!That's all tonight at 11pm on CITR 101.9fm or online at http://citr.ca/-----------------------------------------------------MISSED A SHOW?Check out all our shows online at citr.ca under "Shows" or in the Itunes store under citr -- cabaradioDownload them to your MP3 player or listen online to any of the shows at your convenience!http://feeds.feedburner.com/Citr--Cabaradio

#71 - Eroc has searched high and low to bring you...Eroc's Talent Showcase!!