Podcast appearances and mentions of washington business journal

A European mega-spa is coming to the banks of the Anacostia — one that the city says will become a transformative destination. But the company behind it was recently the subject of a pretty unflattering New York Times report. Is their DC project on track? We talked to the Washington Business Journal's Daniel Sernovitz and Ben Peters. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 5th episode: District Bridges Folger Shakespeare Library Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Madeira Cofield is a former presidentially appointed expert for small business and has been named one of the most powerful women in business by Entrepreneur Magazine…An award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, political appointee, and economic activist, Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, mayors of leading national cities, and community activists and leaders with inspiration, insight, and advisement. She currently serves as Executive-in-Residence at Mastercard where she advises in strategies to deepen engagement with small businesses and go-to-market strategies on products and solutions to best this fast growing national segment.As a presidentially-appointed Assistant Administrator of the Small Business Administration, she advised on the deployment of $1.2 trillion in funding, was directly responsible for supporting the deployment of more than $200 million in funding to ecosystems and entrepreneurs throughout the country during the greatest economic crisis in modern history, and served as the head of the Office of Women's Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration where she was responsible for managing a grant-making budget of $70 million and funding the largest expansion of the Women's Business Center network in the history of SBA at 146 Centers in expanding the network to every state in the US.She is co-founder of the $14M Coalition to Back Black Business which was responsible for funding nearly 1,000 Black-owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.She was named a Champion of Small Business by the Association of Enterprising Opportunity and was selected among 137 cover-story business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the nation for her response to COVID-19 where she graced Entrepreneur Magazine's July/August 2020 edition cover. She has also been named one of the 100 Most Powerful Washingtonians by the Washington Business Journal.From Google to the National League of Cities, Natalie's speeches, courses, and advisory services have helped to shape programs and efforts of some of the most regarded global brands, and educational and government institutions.A sought-after expert, Natalie's work has been featured on and by Inc, Time, CNN, NYTimes, Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, BusinessInsider, Black Enterprise, Essence, and EBONY, among others.Once inspired by reading the business plans of her mother when she was 11, Natalie is the founder and former CEO of Walker's Legacy, a digital platform to empower women through entrepreneurship, and its adjoined nonprofit arm, the Walker's Legacy Foundation, which was established to empower income limited women through financial literacy and economic security. In this role, Cofield established a $25,000 funded scholarship for enterprising women at her alma mater, Howard University.In 2019, Cofield was named the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the District of Columbia leading Mayor Muriel Bowser's 202Creates Program providing entrepreneurship advice to creative economy businesses within the District of Columbia.An honors tech graduate from Howard University (where she was mentored by CIOs of two of America's leading Fortune 500 companies) Natalie leveraged her coding experience to build a career centered on empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, women, and underrepresented communities.In 2023, Cofield received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Board of Trustees of Shaw University and served as the 2023 commencement speaker for the institution.An avid traveler, Cofield has visited more than 47 countries and counting.

Andrew Feinberg has been a journalist in the nation's capital for nearly two decades and is currently the White House correspondent for The Independent, covering the executive branch, Congress, campaigns and political investigations across the United States. He was the first journalist to report on the exact timing of the unprecedented first federal indictment of former president Donald Trump in June 2023. He also broke the story of the Trump White House social media monitoring operation that gave Mr Trump's aides advance warning of plans for violence on January 6, 2021. Andrew's work has also appeared in Politico Magazine, Newsweek, Washington Business Journal, The Hill, and Communications Daily. Join us for this insightful conversation about Donald Trump's tariff and trade war debacle, the motivations behind this disastrous economic policy, and where it all might be headed. We also discuss Trump 2.0, Elon Musk, DOGE, the spending cuts and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Ann Davis. The two talk about resilience in the face of challenges, the importance of mentorship and community among women in business, and the strategic choices involved in scaling a company globally. In this episode, we discuss: How Susan's career path veered from law school ambitions to falling in love with Washington D.C.'s vibrant environment, leading her to strategic communications instead. Why mentorship is vital, rooted in Susan's experiences and efforts to create supportive networks like the International Women's Forum. Being unafraid to take risks and the power of listening more than talking to drive success. Handling difficult situations and failures. Overcoming challenges as a female business owner     Susan Ann Davis-President of SDI is a pioneering woman business owner who opened her agency when relatively few women were experiencing success in the business world, and fewer still owned their own business. Over decades, she has grown SDI into a global public affairs and strategic communications powerhouse, receiving accolades and recognition from industry peers and earning the respect of business and government leaders around the world. Internationally known for her expertise in strategic positioning, reputation management, government relations, and crisis communications, Davis has provided counsel to government and industry leaders on six continents and was a strategic U.S. advisor to the Irish Bishops Conference for the Vatican World Meeting of Families and the papal visit to Ireland. She is a co-founder of IPREX, a global agency network covering 100 markets worldwide. Davis has worked with more than a dozen countries on issues ranging from economic crisis to nation building and trade expansion. And for decades she has been a strategic communications and public affairs consultant on U.S. military and veterans' issues for the defense industry and to multiple Secretaries of Defense, DOD agencies, service branches and support organizations. Over her professional career, Davis has played a key strategic communications and government relations role in high-profile crises ranging from reputation management, product liability litigation to airline crashes, environmental threats, and foreign government economic crises, affording her deep insight into senior management policy, planning, execution, and decision making. And as a leader and business visionary, she is expert at developing engagement, media, and business opportunities for executives throughout the globe. She led the Global Irish Forum recommendation for Ireland to develop as a global hub for smart aging technologies, products, design and services, was a founder of Smart Ageing Living Labs of Ireland, and a former producer of a White House Conference on Aging and Silicon Valley Venture Boomer Summits. A lifelong advocate for social entrepreneurship, democracy building and leadership development for women, she is board chair emeritus of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the preeminent NGO that trains and empowers emerging women leaders in 115 countries. She was a founder and the first international president of the International Women's Forum, the global leadership organization now representing more than 7000 women of achievement. She serves on numerous philanthropy boards including the American Ireland Fund and the Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation, for which she is board chair. The Foundation continues to educate over 700 girls in rural Afghanistan. Davis chaired the landmark U.S. Ireland Business Summit, creating the groundbreaking US-Ireland R&D Partnership, and has been formally recognized for her leadership by the governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She's been named among the Top 100 Irish Americans, 75 Most Influential Irish American Women, and Top 100 Outstanding International Irish Business Leaders, and received the Flax Trust Award for Service to Northern Ireland. Along with then Prince Charles and former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Davis received the Global Empowerment Humanitarian Award in the United Kingdom, and she was awarded the Noble Humanitarian Prize in Glasgow, Scotland and the prestigious Order of Merit by the Knights Templar. Among her many professional awards are the Stevie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Business, the Bronze Stevie for Woman of the Year, National Woman Business Owner of the Year, Woman Business Advocate of the United States, and the National Association of Women Business Owners Award for “Outstanding Achievement in National and International Public Affairs.” She was an inaugural honoree for the National Capital Public Relations Society Hall of Fame award and the Biz Bash Special Events Hall of Fame. Washingtonian Magazine called Davis one of “Washington's Most Powerful Women” and the Washington Business Journal has recognized her as one of the Washington D.C. region's most influential businesswomen. A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, she has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award in the Field of Communications and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Website: https://www.susandavis.com/      

We're back with part-two of our discussion with Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance where we pick the conversation up on privacy today and efforts by big tech and government to protect sensitive information. We also dive into the slippery slope of consumer apps and health information used for convenience and, for some, entertainment and the realization of how that information could be shared and used by third parties in the coming decades. (And the check boxes you might mindlessly click today could come back to haunt you.) Jill Aitoro, senior vice president of content strategy for CyberRisk Alliance She has more than 20 years of experience editing and reporting on technology, business and policy. Prior to joining CRA, she worked at Sightline Media as editor of Defense News and executive editor of the Business-to-Government Group. She previously worked at Washington Business Journal and Nextgov, covering federal technology, contracting and policy, as well as CMP Media's VARBusiness and CRN and Penton Media's iSeries News. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e315

Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance joins the podcast this week for a hot topics discussion across recent developments in the ongoing cyber war involving Ukraine, Russia and a supporting cast of many public and private entities including NATO, Microsoft, Lithuania and others. We also dive into recent exploits by China with social media microtargeting campaigns against rare earth mining companies and where their ‘playing the long game' implications could lead. Jill Aitoro, senior vice president of content strategy for CyberRisk Alliance She has more than 20 years of experience editing and reporting on technology, business and policy. Prior to joining CRA, she worked at Sightline Media as editor of Defense News and executive editor of the Business-to-Government Group. She previously worked at Washington Business Journal and Nextgov, covering federal technology, contracting and policy, as well as CMP Media's VARBusiness and CRN and Penton Media's iSeries News. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e314

The Commanders just renamed their stadium in Landover. You might remember it as FedEx Field, well now it's Northwest Field, after Northwest Federal Credit Union. But really, most D.C. eyes are instead on RFK Stadium over in Northeast D.C., and whether or not the Commanders are coming back there. The Washington Business Journal's Ben Peters has been reporting on the next step the D.C. Government took toward that reality.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 29th episode: Maryland Renaissance Festival Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's more conflict over DC's weird sports-betting system — and it's worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the city government is doing its job. The Washington Business Journal's Alan Kline is here to explain what's up. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode: Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele Gambardella, a celebrated PR strategist and crisis management consultant, has worked with major clients like Facebook and President Joe Biden, and has been honored as a “Woman Who Means Business” by the Washington Business Journal. Chip Massey, a former FBI hostage negotiator, brings his expertise from 20+ years in law enforcement to the business […] The post 535: Negotiating Tips From a Former FBI Negotiator and a TOP DC Publicist first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Welcome to the debut episode of this new Pulse Check series, "After Further Consideration," a DEI-focused series where hosts Dr. Cody Nielsen and Dr. Tomika Ferguson invite experienced change leaders both within and beyond higher education into conversations focused on responsive leadership, addressing campus crises, navigating institutional shifts, and fostering sustainable change all through the lens of equity and inclusion. Key Takeaways from Part 1:Over the past three decades, the role of the college president has transformed dramatically, necessitating extended tenures to lead impactful change in higher education. Leaders must decisively affirm their commitments to equity and inclusion to reshape the institutional culture despite opposition. Becoming an equity leader demands a sustained, long-term commitment. Prioritizing self-care is essential for leaders to prevent burnout. While shifting to an inclusive institutional culture requires buy-in from faculty, trustees, administrators, alumni, and students, it demands unwavering leadership from the president.Guest Name: Pat McGuire Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patricia-mcguire-4b291510Guets Bio: Patricia McGuire has been president of Trinity since 1989.  Previously, she was the assistant dean for development and external affairs at Georgetown University Law Center where she was also an adjunct professor of law.  She began her career after law school as the project director for the Street Law clinical program at Georgetown.  President McGuire serves on a number of boards including the Consortium of Universities, Cafritz Foundation, Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Ameritas Holding Company.  Her prior board service includes the American Council on Education, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Catholic Charities DC, the Meyer Foundation, the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, and numerous other organizations.  In 2018 she received the Association of Catholic Colleges Distinguished Service Award.  In 2016, the TIAA Institute honored President McGuire with the Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence.  In 2015 President McGuire received the Carnegie Award for Academic Leadership from the Carnegie Corporation.  In 2012 she received the Henry Paley Award from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. In 2010 she received the Alexander Meiklejohn Award for Academic Freedom from the American Association of University Professors. She holds honorary degrees from several universities including Georgetown, Howard, Chatham, Emmanuel, Saint Michael's, Liverpool Hope, the College of New Rochelle and others.  She has received recognition in the Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, Washington Business Journal and other media outlets.  In 2007 she was named “Leader of the Years” by the Greater Washington Board of Trade.  She earned her law degree at Georgetown and her baccalaureate degree cum laude at Trinity.Connect with the Hosts of this Pulse Check series:J. Cody Nielsen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/j-cody-nielsenTomika Ferguson on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tomikaferguson and Twitter (X): @tomiferg  - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Tim Braheem Interviews Steve DorfmanTim sits down with Steve Dorfman. Steve was the Chief Experience Officer for Apex Home Loans and is now the head of community for The Loan Atlas. With a long history of working in customer service, Steve brings an incredible attention to detail to all aspects of the customer journey. While with Apex, Steve led the charge in elevating their Net Promoter Score (NPS) to a sustained high of 96. In addition, he was instrumental in implementing internal changes which earned Apex the designation of “Best Place to Work” in Washingtonian Magazine, The Washington Business Journal, and The Washington Post.You Will Learn: How to turn a negative customer experience into a net positive Four elements to turn a new prospect into an advocate for your businessThe difference between meeting and anticipating consumer needs The importance of communication to get repeat business and referralsThe importance of positive feedback in fostering employee successWho is Steve Dorfman?Transitioning from the hospitality industry in 1995, Steve Dorfman spent the next 11 years selling Acuras. Acutely aware of the long-standing stigma associated with car salesmen, Steve entered the business at age 23 determined to elevate the profession by intentionally crafting thoughtful and remarkable experiences for his prospects and clients. His unwavering commitment to a customer-centered process paid off: Steve earned "Salesman of the Year" seven years in a row, maintained a six-figure income from a 35-hour workweek, and achieved a Customer Satisfaction Index rating in the top 1% nationally. He worked by appointment only, with repeat clients and referrals accounting for 70% of his business. More than two decades later, Steve's best practices are still taught by corporate trainers. Steve and his wife, Maggie, live in Maryland (just outside of Washington, DC) with their two children. During the summer, they enjoy gathering with family and friends on their ski boat at Lake Anna in Virginia.Brought to you by The Loan Atlas theloanatlas.com

Dawn Myers solved a problem for black women that was long overdue. Managing their beautiful, yet challenging at times, hair. We start at the beginning with the Ritualist. She also shares, in vivid detail, how The Mint came about. Her invention has changed how women of color manage their hair forever! You don't want to miss this! Web: https://richualist.com Follow: @dawndoesthemost @getritualist About Dawn Myers: Dawn lives to inspire entrepreneurs to walk in their purpose and build out their visions. Dawn leverages her product development, fundraising, and brand building experience to help early-stage founders achieve liftoff. Named one of Washington, D.C.'s Tech Titans by the Washingtonian and one of Washington's top 21 founders to watch by The Washington Business Journal, Dawn has negotiated partnerships with and secured funding from the world's top manufacturers including Dow, Proctor and Gamble, Sephora, and Glossier for her patented technologies in the hair and personal care space. ​ Dawn is a startup eco-system architect, having launched and managed educational programming for entrepreneurs throughout the Washington metropolitan area. As former Director to Black Girl Ventures and Director at The Vinetta Project, a national 501(c)(3), Dawn has developed seminars, bootcamps, and accelerator programming for up and coming founders of color. ​ Having been featured in Washington Business Journal, Essence, Black Enterprise, In Style, Teen Vogue, and Refinery 29, Dawn teaches founders how to lay a sound foundation, build the relationships they need to thrive, and access capital using non-traditional strategies From the Founder: Back in the day, it was completely socially unacceptable for little Black girls to wear their natural hair in public. Years later as a young law student, I would finally cut off my processed, relaxed, damaged straightened hair and embrace my natural texture. It was life changing. I felt beautiful in my own skin for the first time in my life. I want to make it easy for all women of color to feel that same feeling, but styling highly textured hair is complicated, time consuming, and deeply inconvenient for many consumers. In fact, many consumers in this niche spend upwards of 3 hours on styling each time they wash. We have engineered new tech for textured hair to make styling faster, easier, and more convenient. I want all women to be able to work out, travel, and manage our families and careers without having to sacrifice basic hygiene or confidence in our appearance. Meet The Mint by Richualist, a thermal infuser and styler that brings your wash day into the 21st century. Our all-in-one hair styling system detangles, conditions creams and gels, applies product, and styles with just one stroke. Get ready to save time and see healthy hair gains with The Mint. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how to master the art of influencing others and never lose at the negotiation table with guests and authors of "Convince Me: High-Takes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation" - Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella. Former FBI Special Agent Chip Massey has led high-profile criminal cases, investigated the September 11th terrorist attacks, tracked down spies with the CIA, and spearheaded the New York FBI Office's Crisis Negotiations Teams–in all five boroughs. Today, Chip Massey applies the high-stakes negotiation skills he refined during his 20 + years in federal law enforcement to the business world. As co-founder of The Convincing Company, Chip teaches executives and their teams how to use the bureau's sophisticated communication and negotiation techniques in professional situations of all kinds. Honored by the Washington Business Journal as “a woman who means business,” Adele Gambardella owned and managed a Top 20 PR firm in Washington DC for 15 years. In that role, she served as spokesperson for a variety of Fortune 100 companies, ranging from DuPont to Lockheed Martin, to Verizon. As a publicist, Adele landed her clients interviews on Good Morning America, The Today Show and The New York Times. She has served as a PR strategist, corporate counsel, and crisis management consultant for such clients as Facebook, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Verizon, and President Joe Biden. Today, as co-founder of The Convincing Company, Adele speaks, consults, and advises companies and associations. Her presentations to the United Nations have been broadcast worldwide. In this episode, learn how to analyze conversation, how to neurologically sync with others, and how to convince in the long-term. Order Tom's book, “The Win-Win Wealth Strategy: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make” at: https://winwinwealthstrategy.com/

More flights out of DCA, big changes to D.C.'s buses and is everyone in D.C. giving up on dating apps? Washington Business Journal's Nate Doughty joins the City Cast crew to dive into all of it.  Vote City Cast DC as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Business Journal's Drew Hansen joins the crew to explain RFK Stadium finally being knocked down, smoking weed outside this summer, and ticketing crackdowns on cars and mopeds alike.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc ( And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The design voice of impact and change—Kia Weatherspoon has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging—that interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice, advocacy for Design Equity™, and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is challenging the lack of these standards in economically challenged communities. Her presence and leadership have created ripples, prompting housing developers, agencies, and industry partners in economically challenged communities to not just take notice of her work—but to do better.As an advocate and educator in business leadership, equity, and diversity, Kia has been recognized as a HIP Designer for Good by Interior Design Magazine, a part of the Washington Business Journal's 40 under 40 Class and the International Interior Design Association Luna Textile/Anna Hernandez Visionary Award recipient.Kia is adamant change is possible when difficult conversations happen. She has them every day as a female leader of color, speaker, educator, and mentor who exemplifies what's possible for those who are determined by design.Kia is a force and her energy is contagious. I am grateful for her friendship and her time today and beyond excited to share her inspiring story with you.

Cameron met her forever partner when she was 40 and couldn't wait to start their life together. But then, on their honeymoon, her partner started getting texts from the other woman, and she realized that maybe this wasn't what she signed up for… It left her asking herself, where is the handbook for stepparents and co-parents?! And since there wasn't one, she created the closest thing you could hope to find.Cameron Normand is CEO of Stepfamily Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast.Through her coaching, courses, magazine, and summit, she has helped thousands of stepmoms and stepfamilies navigate their blended family lives. Cameron is a Certified Stepparent Coach, and her work has appeared in The Cut, Business Insider, CNET, and the Today Parenting Team, among others. Previously, Cameron spent 23 years working in politics, first on Capitol Hill, then leading policy strategy in various leadership roles at two of the world's top movie studios. She serves on several non-profit boards and was named one of the Washington Business Journal's “Women Who Mean Business.” Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law.In her spare time, she loves to travel with her husband and try to rein in her energetic puppy, Ernest Hemingwoof.Want to feel less alone in your journey as a stepmom today?! Sign up for the FREE Stepmom Summit happening April 25, 2024 https://jessica0821--stepfamilysolutions.thrivecart.com/2024-ultimate-access-pass-fast-action/61128c9ab5f26/As if the stepmom summit wasn't enough, here is another free gift from Cameron: 10 Daily Habits of Healthy Stepfamilies: www.stepfamilysolutions.com/daily-habitsConnect with Cameron:www.stepfamilysolutions.cominstagram.com/stepfamilysolutionsFacebook.com/stepfamilysolutionsTikTok.com/@stepfamilysolutionsGet your FREE call with Jessica today, and let's get you feeling like YOU again! https://theboldlogic.com/callHave a question for Steve, Matt, or Jessica? Ask it here, and we will be sure to answer it in an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/pPGHz9QxcFEgiz9B6-------Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!--You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts

The design voice of impact and change—Kia Weatherspoon has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging—that interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice, advocacy for Design Equity™, and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is challenging the lack of these standards in economically challenged communities. Her presence and leadership have created ripples, prompting housing developers, agencies, and industry partners in economically challenged communities to not just take notice of her work—but to do better.As an advocate and educator in business leadership, equity, and diversity, Kia has been recognized as a HIP Designer for Good by Interior Design Magazine, a part of the Washington Business Journal's 40 under 40 Class and the International Interior Design Association Luna Textile/Anna Hernandez Visionary Award recipient.Kia is adamant change is possible when difficult conversations happen. She has them every day as a female leader of color, speaker, educator, and mentor who exemplifies what's possible for those who are determined by design.Kia is a force and her energy is contagious. I am grateful for her friendship and her time today and beyond excited to share her inspiring story with you.

DANTE'S BIO Dante Disparte's story starts inside the jungles of Puerto Rico, eventually becoming the first in his family with a formal education.  He is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy for Circle, a leading global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC. USDC has supported more than $10 trillion in cumulative transactions on the public internet and a global payment network in more than 190 countries. He is also Executive Vice Chairman of the Diem Association and prior to joining Circle, Dante served as a founding executive of the Diem Association (née Libra backed by Meta fka Facebook), leading public policy, communications, membership, and social impact. He is a prolific author, entrepreneur, business leader and global risk expert who previously was Chairman of Risk Cooperative, , MD of Clements Worldwide and MD of Land Rover in Africa  He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Digital Currency Governance Consortium, helping drive global standards and regulatory harmonization for digital currencies. Dante served as an appointee on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Advisory Council, the United States' federal emergency response agency. Dante is a graduate of Harvard Business School and holds an MSc. in Risk Management from the NYU Stern School of Business and a B.A. in International and Intercultural Studies from Goucher College. He is the co-author of “Global Risk Agility and Decision Making” (Macmillan, 2016) and was recognized as one of the 40 leaders under 40 by the Washington Business Journal and in the inaugural Powermeter 100 list. Dante is also a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and the Bretton Woods Committee.  Technical show note: Approximately 10 seconds of roll is missing from the original recording due to technical recording issues. DANTE RELATED LINKS Dante Disparte Website + Twitter Circle World Economic Forum Crypto's Moment - American Banker Global Risk and Decision Making - Book On AI - Diplomatic Courier + Others GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade & Bio: https://tinyurl.com/36ufz6cs  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS  

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers the secrets to a successful business exit with guest and author of "Lift Off: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business," Sharon B. Heaton. Sharon is Founder & CEO of sbLiftOff and one of the country's leading small business advocates. Appointed to the Small Business Administration's Investment Capital Advisory Committee, she is working nationally to increase small business access to investment capital. Heaton publishes in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Washington Business Journal, Alabama.com and regional outlets around the country. Learn how to build a business that is irresistible to buyers and how to lift off on your next chapter in life. Order Tom's book, “The Win-Win Wealth Strategy: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make” at: https://winwinwealthstrategy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of a stepmom what comes up? Often it is either the evil stepmother from the Disney Stories or Carol Brady. Well on today's podcast we're talking to Cameron Normand of Stepfamily Solutions who offers us a healthy and broader perspective. The conversation is an invitation to let go of the unhealthy expectations and shift our perspectives of what it means to be a stepmom and what a stepfamily could look like. Cameron Normand is CEO of Stepfamily Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast. Through her coaching, podcast, magazine, and events, she has helped thousands of stepmoms and stepfamilies navigate their blended family lives. Cameron is a Certified Stepfamily Coach and her work has appeared in The Cut, Business Insider, CNET, and the Today Parenting Team, among others. Previously, Cameron spent 23 years working in politics first on Capitol Hill, then leading policy strategy in roles at two of the world's top movie studios. She has been named one of the Washington Business Journal's “Women Who Mean Business” and currently serves on several non-profit boards. Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law. Cameron is married to an Army veteran and has four stepchildren, one with special needs. Cameron's contact info: Website: https://stepfamilysolutions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepfamilysolutions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepfamilysolutions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stepfamilysolutions If you want to get one of the open Co-Parenting Audit spots in the month of March, use this link to save your spot today: https://www.mikkigardner.com/offers/dC8iRBKy/checkout Will you do me a favor? Please take 60 seconds to rate and review the show. This is a gift that keeps on giving because you help more listeners and women find the show so we all grow together. Just go to wherever you listen and hit the subscribe button and rate and review the show. For more information go to my website here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2021 - 2024 Mikki Gardner Coaching

Today Laura and Kevin are joined by Booz Allen Hamilton's CTO Susan Penfield and Credo AI's CEO Navrina Singh to talk about responsible AI. We chat about their partnership, the origins of AI, who the early and late adaptors of AI are, the differences between public and private models and so, so much more! You don't want to miss this amazing conversation.Susan Penfield is Booz Allen's chief technology officer and a member of the Leadership Team. Susan accelerates growth through mission-centric innovation and infrastructure through incubating and exploring technology innovation, driving adoption of reusable solutions and new business models, empowering our technical talent, and enabling enterprise technology. Susan joined Booz Allen ~28 years ago and has transformed numerous business units during her tenure. Prior to her current role, she led strategic innovation initiatives. She also led the firm's billion-dollar digital business spanning the defense, national security, and civilian sectors. Susan was recognized as a 2021 Woman Who Means Business by the Washington Business Journal. She received the 2020 WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award for her pioneering work driving technology innovation in government and her commitment to cultivating the next generation of women in STEM. Susan is a four-time recipient of the Wash100 award that recognizes the most influential leaders in the government consulting sector. Additional honors include ELLE magazine's 2020 Power List for Women in Tech, WashingtonExec's 2019 Top 25 Executives to Watch, and the 2017 Girls Inc. Diamond Award for her contributions to the growth and empowerment of girls.Navrina Singh is the Founder and CEO of Credo AI, a Governance SaaS platform empowering enterprises to deliver Responsible AI. A technology leader with over 18+ years experience in Enterprise SaaS, AI and Mobile, Navrina has held multiple product and business leadership roles at Microsoft and Qualcomm. Navrina is a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), which advises the President and the National AI Initiative Office. Navrina is an executive board member of Mozilla Foundation. Navrina is also a young global leader with the World economic forum & was on their future council for AI guiding policies & regulations in responsible AI. Navrina holds a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA from University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and a Bachelors in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from College of Engineering, India.Booz Allen Hamilton is a global firm of approximately 32,600 diverse, passionate, and exceptional people driven to excel, do right, and realize positive change in everything they do. Booz Allen brings bold thinking and a desire to be the best in their work in consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, and cyber, and with industries ranging from defense to health to energy to international development.Credo AI is on a mission to empower organizations to create AI with the highest ethical standards. Their vision is to enable continuous human oversight of the frontier technologies and democratize AI governance/audit. They are building an intelligent SaaS to monitor, measure and manage AI introduced risks.Additional Reference links:Booz Allen Ventures websiteBooz Allen AI websiteVelocity 

In this episode, we welcome Dr.  Tamara Wilds Lawson, President and CEO of the Washington Area Women's Foundation, to discuss the Foundation's new research report, “Thrive as They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector.” The report explores and addresses 10 critical issues faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders in the Washington D.C. Metro area, and outlines a path to establish the necessary infrastructure to help them thrive. While the report was a regional initiative, the data it produced is consistent with the same challenges we see with Black women nonprofit leaders that we work with all over the country. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Wilds Lawson shares more in depth insights about the report results, recommended infrastructure components to meet the needs of Black women nonprofit leaders, and shares her vision for what organizations must do to create more equitable workplaces where Black women can thrive.   About Tamara Tamara is the president and CEO of Washington Area Women's Foundation, where she leverages her extensive expertise and influential leadership to actively advance The Women's Foundation's mission of fostering economic security for women and girls of color throughout the Washington metropolitan region. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Movement, Issue, and Charitable Organizations (MICO) Director at ActBlue—an organization that raises funding and awareness for progressive political causes and campaigns—and led a 20-person team that supports nonprofits raising funds on the platform and develops strategic partnerships with nonprofits.  Previously, she spent over a decade in nonprofit leadership as Chief Community Impact & Inclusion Officer for Washington Nationals Philanthropies and Director of the Posse Foundation's Washington, DC office. In addition to her diverse professional portfolio in higher education, Tamara gained national political organizing experience as Director of African American Outreach for the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 election cycle. Currently, she serves on the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for the Academy of Hope Public Charter School, which serves adult women. Tamara received her B.A. from Occidental College and Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. In 2019, she was selected as a Washington Business Journal 2019 Women Who Mean Business Honoree and is a member of Leadership Greater Washington. A proud Washingtonian, Tamara lives in Southeast Washington, D.C., with her family.   Connect with Tamara Website: https://thewomensfoundation.org/ Linkedin Resources: Thrive as They Lead Report Event: Join us for the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference +Retreat, May 13-16, 2024 in Virginia Beach! Learn more at bwlretreat.com Credits: Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Te'a Campbell Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay

In today's Tuesday roundup, the team breaks down what's going on with the Washington Post buyouts, a Herndon woman digging tunnels under her home, and the return of Barnes and Noble to Georgetown.  As always, local news powers all of our roundups: Washingtonian breaks down the Washington Post buyouts. Check out Aura Bogado's investigation into the Herndon tunnel girl. And the Washington Business Journal has the scoop on the return of Barnes and Noble. Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live tapings. Speaking of! We are having our first one of 2024! It's on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy food/drink specials at noon, and the taping begins at 1 pm. RSVP here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, it's almost official. Ted Leonsis is probably moving the Capitals and Wizards across the river by 2028. Tristan Navera from the Washington Business Journal is here to explain what this means for the future of downtown D.C. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.12.23 Hour 31:00- Wizards- Glenn Consor, NFL- Mike Jones19:20- Michael Neibauer, Managing Editor for the Washington Business Journal, joins G&D as he discusses his story about the Wizards & Caps move to VA potentially being "imminent".

Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that ought to matter to you even if you don't live in Alexandria. Teo Armus of the Washington Post will help explain why. Plus, we're chatting about a new debate over closing Metro for repairs.  And we'll be ending with a special segment sponsored by the Heurich House, about their annual Christmas Markt which begins tonight!  As always, our roundups are powered by the fantastic local reporting here: Check out all the reporting Teo Armus has done on Alexandria's new zoning policy. Washington Business Journal has you covered on Metro's impending closure. Come meet us at the Heurich House Christmas Markt today! We talked with Cornelia Poku about all the shopping options. Plus, become a founding member of City Cast DC!  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

234: Building Financial Leadership Within Your Nonprofit (Jessica McClain)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how do you assess and ensure your organization has the financial tools, talents and resources to best advance your mission? Jessica McClain, a nonprofit leader and CPA recently named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting in 2023, advocates in episode #234 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership how building a culture of open communication between your accounting department and other organizational leaders can better integrate your organization's financial picture, especially when engaging new prospects and stewarding existing donors. Learn how business acumen is playing an integral part of financial leadership within nonprofits as she shares her advice for attracting, retaining, and advancing women in finance leadership positions.  ABOUT JESSICAJessica E. McClain serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Girl Scouts Nation's Capital. In this role, she has strategic responsibility for finance and accounting, property, product program, retail merchandise, and business operations. Prior to transitioning to the not-for-profit industry, she spent 11 years in public accounting. Jessica represents Maryland as an AICPA Council At-Large Member. She is a Board member of the Maryland Association of CPAs Foundation, the Greater Washington Society of CPAs, and the Towson University Accounting Advisory Board, and gives back to the community as the National Treasurer for ODK Honor Society. She previously served on the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee, the AICPA Foundation Board of Trustees, and the AICPA Student Recruitment Committee. Jessica's accomplishments include being named a 2023 CPA Practice Advisor Most Powerful Women in Accounting, a 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, the 2022 NABA DC Chapter Outstanding Accounting Leader of the Year, a Maryland Association of CPAs 2021 Women to Watch- Emerging Leader, a Black CPA Centennial's 40 Under 40 Black CPA Award honoree, a 2021 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award recipient, and a 3x CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 Professional. Jessica is a graduate of the highly competitive AICPA Leadership Academy and earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Towson University and her master's degree in accounting from George Washington University. Jessica is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Virginia.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithLearn more about Jessica and Girl Scouts Nation's Capital hereReady for a Mastermind? Learn more here!Have you picked up Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector?Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton's best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

From childhood, we've been trained on the idea that the only path to success is academic education. When you don't relate to that path, it's easy to feel bad about yourself, especially if you live in the most educated city in the country.   Choosing to succeed outside of the traditional path was hard, but for Daniel Heider following this instinct has more than paid off. Now he runs the most successful luxury team in Washington D.C. and he has a seat at the table with the city's most influential.   How did craft his own educational path and build his highly successful business?   In this episode, Daniel shares his inspiring story, how he carved his path and what it takes to run a white glove service in the nation's capital.   I put myself through the equivalent of 10 years at Harvard in terms of what I know about real estate, people and scenarios. -Daniel Heider   Things You'll Learn In This Episode   -Developing a white glove service From John Stamos to Henry Kissinger, who are the famous people Daniel has met? How has rubbing shoulders with influential people informed how he runs his business everyday?   -Turn TikTok into a source of deals How did Heider's team build a social media following that far surpasses some of the biggest real estate influencers?    -Education is subjective Getting educated through an academic institution isn't the only way to grow. What does Daniel look for in his real estate recruits if it's not academic pedigree?    -Fueled by underestimation Instead of feeling inferior because our goals are different to the people around us, how do we use it to break through?    Guest Bio   Daniel Heider is the founder of The Heider Group. He is Washington D.C.'s consummate real estate innovator; he and his team are widely regarded as the Capital Region's authority on white-glove service and upper-bracket real estate sales.   His team is currently #1 in sales company-wide at TTR Sotheby's International Realty for 2020, 2021, 2022 (YTD). Daniel's work is frequently highlighted in national news publications, and HEIDER was ranked the #1 Small Team by Sales Volume in the Capital Region by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends 2021 & 2022. Recognized as a Washington Business Journal “40 under 40” honoree in 2022, Daniel is also the youngest Executive Vice President in his firm's history. For more information, head to https://www.danielheider.com/.

In this episode, we're fortunate to have a leading light of the real estate world, Ms. Kymber Menkiti. Co-owner and president of Keller Williams Capital Properties, overseeing nine bustling offices across the DMV region and supervising a whopping 4,500 agents as the regional director of Keller Williams for the Maryland DC region, Kymber's resume is nothing short of impressive. Recognized as a 40 under 40 honoree by the Washington Business Journal and a real estate newsmaker by Riz Media, she's tirelessly worked to elevate the real estate industry, not just through her brokerage, but in her service roles. As the president of the DC association of realtors and the broker liaison to the national association of realtors, Kymber is actively shaping the future of the profession. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.But what truly grounds this powerhouse of a woman is her role as a mother to four spirited boys. Ever wondered how she manages to juggle all these roles with such finesse? We dive deep into her journey, exploring how she built her empire and the challenges and joys that come with it.Resources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyFollow Kymber Menkiti on Instagram: @kymbermenkitiListen to the Empire Building PodcastMenkiti Group HomesHer Best Life: herbestlife.comInterested in joining Keller Williams? Find out more: julialashay.kellerfuture.com/join-keller-williamsConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayProduced by NOVA Media

Metro is planning to redevelop the Brookland Metro stop, but what should the new version look like? Considering this project touches on Metro, housing, parking, and retail, it's no surprise that the public hearing on it on Sept. 12 was SPICY. Washington Business Journal's Tristan Navera tells us what folks said and what WMATA is planning to do about it. If you want to learn more about the views, amenities, and cool things to do at Kite House at The Parks, check out their website!  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic changed where you work — and where the people who sell you stuff want to set up shop. In the D.C. area, this has meant jobs, and people, moving from the city to the suburbs. Will it last? And what comes next? Tristan Navarra from the Washington Business Journal is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Goodall (she/her) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Halcyon, an incubator for early-stage impact ventures. Since launching in 2014, Goodall has added an early-stage venture fund (of which she is co-managing director), an angel investing network, microloan fund, and a range of intensive programs, continually seeking to serve increasing numbers of entrepreneurs globally in more ways in order to solve the pressing social and environmental problems of our time. In 2016, Goodall helped establish WE Capital, a consortium of leading businesswomen investing in and supporting women and women-led companies. In 2018, Goodall launched an international arts and dialogue festival, By the People, which ended in the pandemic. Goodall has served as juror at national and international social entrepreneurship competitions, like the Creator Awards, Pitch@Palace, and MIT Tech Review Innovator Europe & Latin America, and has helped select the 2021-2022 Class of White House Fellows under the Biden Administration. She was listed as DC Inno's Fire Blazer, one of the Washington Business Journal's Power 100, 40 Under 40, Women Who Mean Business, and Washington's New Guard, Washingtonian's 2017 Tech Titans, and Techweek 100 DC's Talent Cultivators. Goodall has also received the Crittenton Leadership Award, is a Sorenson Global Impact Leader, and a member of YPO. In a prior life, Goodall worked as a Maritime Archaeologist. She has 2 sons who keep her on her toes.

The McMillan Sand Filtration Site is about to emerge as the Reservoir District, rebranding a part of town that for years, was the focal point of the city's most annoying debate. Mike Neibauer from the Washington Business Journal is here to tell us what the new development, with a huge swathe of townhouses, retail and office space, will look like. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Schaefer knows a thing or two about building a business in non-traditional ways. Gina is the founder and Co-CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Montgomery County and Northern VA. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 13 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 300 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and is selling her company to her teammates through an ESOP. Gina's big passion is developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has tirelessly focused on the “Return to Main Street” movement in her city of Washington, D.C., to promote Shop Local campaigns and community revitalization in urban areas. Gina has received numerous accolades for her many accomplishments, including being the recipient of the Women Who Mean Business award from the Washington Business Journal of 2009, being recognized as an industry Top Gun in 2011 by the National Retail Hardware Association, being honored by Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of its Women Worth Watching in 2013 and recognized by Hardware and Building Supply Dealer as one of 14 of the 2016 “People of the Year.” Her book, Recovery Hardware, was published in 2022 and chronicles her business growth and the lessons she learned from hiring folks in recovery – proving that leaders can build a business in non-traditional ways. Episode in a Tweet: I am a far better leader because I am open to learning from non-traditional teachers. Second chances transform communities and change lives—and they often start with one business at a time. Background: I absolutely love this interview. Gina Schafer is one of the most inspiring leaders I've had the pleasure of meeting. We can all learn from her vision, gumption, grit, and compassion. Not only did she open an Ace Hardware store in a rundown but regentrifying community in Washington DC with no prior experience with hardware, she and her husband built their business by giving those in addiction recovery a chance to change their lives and find meaning and purpose in their work. Her compassion touches my heart – I, too, know what it's like to have a second chance at getting things right. During the episode, Gina shares how she grew her Ace Hardware store empire to 13 stores, even though she had never touched a power tool in her life. She tells us how she hired a person in recovery without knowing it before he joined the company and how he taught her many things about life, hardware, and second chances. Gina and her husband also decided to sell their stores to their employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and why she hopes that someday Ace Hardware DC will employ millionaire cashiers. Gina is no doubt proof that one can build a business in a non-traditional way. This heartful interview will surely inspire you. Please have a listen and let me know what you think! How to find Gina: Book Website: www.recoveryhardware.com Website: https://acehardwaredc.com/ Instagram: recoveryhardware LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-schaefer-56380a8/ Preorder my book, The Ownership Mindset, on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Subscribe to my podcast Reflect Forward on iTunes Or check out my new YouTube Channel, where you can watch full-length episodes of Advice From a CEO! And if you are looking for a keynote speaker or a podcast guest, click here to book a meeting with me to discuss what you are looking for!

It's a podcast take over with the Gold brothers! Rich and his brother Marty Gold from Capital Council take over the podcast to focus on all things Washington DC and the debt deal that was recently made in this unique episode!   Things talked about in this episode include: An overlook of the deal that was made How it all started What is the outcome of the deal that was made? Bi-partisan legislation The adoption of Biden's defense budget Shelanda Young and her role in the negotiations Republicans trying to take credit for things in the deal. Putting off the debit ceiling until after Biden's presidency. How the democrat president always comes out on top. Will there be inner party friction on the Republican's side due to some not getting everything they wanted? The inner friction that is already happening on the Republican's side. What is the price of peace? Can there be peace? How McKarthy was voted in. The most connected thing legislatively to this issue. Why appropriation bills haven't gone across the floor in the Senate. Why Marty is skeptical about the deal that was made. Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. Rich Gold is the leader of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers and The Washington Business Journal, as well as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy for the past two years.   In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. He is one of only three practitioners ranked as Band 1 in Chambers USA Nationwide Government Relations category, the highest ranking one can receive in Chambers. Mr. Gold served in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) as his advisor on environmental affairs where he worked on issues related to environmental side agreements of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During the Clinton administration, he was a special assistant to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol Browner, with whom he helped develop the EPA's Superfund reform proposal and its administrative improvements package. Mr. Gold also served as a career lawyer in the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and Office of General Counsel, working on major rule makings as well as significant Superfund cases.   Mr. Gold approaches political and policy problems from the perspective of campaign-style advocacy – forming, developing and executing issue-advocacy campaigns that incorporate lobbying, regulatory lawyering, traditional and social media, and grassroots engagement to break through the noise in Washington and achieve client goals. Mr. Gold has engaged for individual companies, trade associations and coalitions on the issues of the day ranging from climate change legislation and regulations and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform to trade legislation, corporate tax reform, as well as major U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reform legislation and financial services legislation.   Martin B. Gold is a partner with Capitol Counsel, LLC. He brings over 50 years of legislative and private practice experience. He is recognized authority and author on matters of congressional rules and parliamentary strategies, and U.S policy in Asia. He frequently advises senators and their staff and serves on the adjunct faculty at George Washington University. In 2022, he received the College of Professional Studies Faculty Excellent Award. Before domestic business, professional, and academic audiences, he speaks about Congress as well as political and public policy developments. Gold has been a guest lecturer at Tsinghua University, the Beijing Foreign Studies University, Moscow State University, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, the State Parliament of Ukraine, and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

In today's podcast, we have the honor of sitting down with a true leader in the government contracting industry, Jameece Pinckney, President and CEO of HyQuest Consulting Solutions. With over 18 years of senior-level executive experience, Ms. Pinckney is a force to be reckoned with. She not only founded HyQuest but also leads the execution of the company's strategy, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions to their customers. HyQuest specializes in providing full cycle mission support services, and their core competencies span from acquisition support to program management and information technology. One remarkable aspect of Ms. Pinckney's career is her dedication to mentoring and inspiring others. For an incredible six consecutive years, she has been selected as a mentor for the Washington Business Journal's Mentoring Monday Event. Joining nearly 40 remarkable industry leaders, she shares invaluable advice with mentees, fostering success and growth for aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs. The impact of this event is truly inspiring. Throughout this episode, we dive deep into Ms. Pinckney's journey as a trailblazer in government contracting. We discuss her role as President and CEO of HyQuest, the future of government contracting, her 5 B's of business, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Join us as we uncover the success strategies that have propelled Ms. Pinckney to the forefront of the industry and learn how you can apply them to your own government contracting endeavors. Stay tuned for an engaging and insightful conversation, let's welcome our next Giant, Jameece Pinckney.

Rich Gold returns to the podcast to talk with Jim about the looming debt limit in Washington D.C, why this issue of coming to an agreement is so important, and what could happen if no agreement is made. Topics covered in this episode include: How things are going at Holland & Knight. An update on the debt limit negotiations. What makes this different than the last time it happened? A recap of where the negotiating started and where it is now. What the Republicans want What the Democrats are trying to do to compromise with the Republicans What would need to happen for the Republicans to get everything they want and why it's not realistic? Why the current options won't get enough votes to go through? Balancing the right amount of budget cuts. Will they eventually come to a comprise at the end of the day? What happens if they don't? Why it's not a good idea to cut a deal right before the deadline and what happened last time a deal was cut before the deadline. The real-world impacts that occurred. Can a divided government happen with a Republican president and Democrats controlling Congress? The shift of the Republican party. What could happen if a Republican votes and Donald Trump doesn't approve of it. Work requirements. The significance of agreeing to freeze the limit. Is the military budget increase normal or for something specific? What makes up the budget deficit? Who Rich will have as his special guest when he hosts the podcast! Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. Rich Gold is the leader of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers and The Washington Business Journal, as well as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy for the past two years. In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. He is one of only three practitioners ranked as Band 1 in Chambers USA Nationwide Government Relations category, the highest ranking one can receive in Chambers. Mr. Gold served in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) as his advisor on environmental affairs where he worked on issues related to environmental side agreements of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During the Clinton administration, he was a special assistant to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol Browner, with whom he helped develop the EPA's Superfund reform proposal and its administrative improvements package. Mr. Gold also served as a career lawyer in the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and Office of General Counsel, working on major rule makings as well as significant Superfund cases. Mr. Gold approaches political and policy problems from the perspective of campaign-style advocacy – forming, developing and executing issue-advocacy campaigns that incorporate lobbying, regulatory lawyering, traditional and social media, and grassroots engagement to break through the noise in Washington and achieve client goals. Mr. Gold has engaged for individual companies, trade associations and coalitions on the issues of the day ranging from climate change legislation and regulations and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform to trade legislation, corporate tax reform, as well as major U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reform legislation and financial services legislation.   Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

"When you're the underdog figure out to use this to your advantage." - Gina SchaeferGina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of over a dozen hardware stores in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and has begun a transfer of ownership through an ESOP to her teammates. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry.She has tirelessly focused on national efforts to increase the federal minimum wage and to pass legislation to strengthen antitrust and monopoly laws.Always striving to be creative, think differently, and make a difference, Gina received the Women Who Mean Business award from the Washington Business Journal and the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply award. She has been recognized as an industry Top Gun by the National Retail Hardware Association, honored by Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of its Women Worth Watching, and recognized by Hardware and Building Supply Dealer as one of 2016's People of the Year.Gina serves on the Corporate Board of CCA Global and the nonprofit board of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and she previously served as a member of Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors and on the nonprofit boards of House of Ruth and Think Local First DC.Click here to subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODERecovery HardwareRecovery Hardware | InstagramGina Schaefer - Board Member - CCA Global Partners | LinkedInCockroach Startups: What You Need To Know To Succeed And ProsperFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallResources To Have You Thrive And ProsperThe Deep Wealth Podcast brings you a wealth of world-class thought leaders who share invaluable resources and insights. Click the link below to access the resources, gear, and books that either our guests or the Deep Wealth team leverage to increase success:https://www.deepwealth.com/thriveContact Deep Wealth: Tweet @JeffreyFeldberg LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Email podcast[at]deepwealth[dot]com Help us pay it forward by leaving a review.Here's to you and your success!As always, please stay healthy and safe.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omilâdè Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode we'll discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi: Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous. Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn. 

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Pull Up and Pitch to Win with Omi Bell S7. Ep. 2She dabbled in all sorts of ventures such as building a tent in her living room to rent on AirBnB, building furniture, owning a t-shirt company and a print shop before she started Black Girl Ventures. Stick around to hear how this system disruptor moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically.Shelly Omild Bell ("Omi" Bell) She was named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Mag,Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, and acknowledged as ARising Brand Star by Adweek. She is among the nation's most sought-after inspirational speakers in the DC Metro area with features in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders.In this episode well discuss: How her endeavors before the started Black Girl Ventures Her pitching advice for Black women to help them stand out and improve their fundraising outcomes What not to say when you are pitching investors The things founders should know and do when they are pitching Learn more about Omi:Linkedin:@omibell: Twitter: @theomibell: Instagram: @omibell: Facebook: /theomibellLearn more about Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/Instagram: @blackgirlventures Twitter: @bgirlventures Facebook:/blackgirlventuresAt the WTF? Podcat we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with Farringdon Jets!I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with three friends. Sharing is caring so be generous.Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.

Christina welcomes Cameron, a stepmom who found her voice and founded This Custom Life, is host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, Co-CEO of Stepfamily Magazine, and Co-founder of The Stepmom Summit. Cameron discusses how she stepped into her role and how the ages of our stepkids can impact the way we show up. Christina and Cameron chat how the bond can be different between your different stepkids, the guilt we carry and some mistakes stepmoms make when trying to define their role. Cameron also shares some ideas and suggestions on how to navigate blended family finances. What should you consider? What's the "right" thing to do? Listen in! Mentioned in the Episode: www.stepfamilymoney.com About My Guest: Cameron Normand is Founder of This Custom Life, Host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, Co-CEO of Stepfamily Magazine, and Co-founder of The Stepmom Summit. Her mission is to provide tools and advice to help stepmoms and stepfamilies manage their blended family lives. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach, the creator of the BLENDED Family Formula For Stepmom Success, and author of The Stepmom's Gratitude Journal. She's been featured in CNET, The Cut, Business Insider, Upjourney, the Today Parenting Team, and StepMom Magazine, among others. Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law. By day, she is a corporate politico in the Washington, D.C. area and serves on several non-profit boards. She was named one of the Washington Business Journal's, “Women Who Mean Business.” Find her here: www.thiscustomlife.com; www.stepfamilymagazine.com; instagram.com/this_custom_life So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠Head to my website! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radicalstepmoms/message

Rich Gold returns to the podcast to talk with Jim about everything going on in Washington D.C. They talk about the looming debt limit, environmental regulation, and what is happening at his firm, Holland & Knight. Topics covered in this episode include: Rich's thoughts on the debt limit and everything that is currently going on with it. The ways that Rich believes the Republicans have put themselves into a corner. How many of the Republicans in the house that want significant cuts to the spending bill and why they seem to be pushing for it. The priority of reform when it comes to natural power sources. The work happening to continue to work towards the use of natural resources. Rich's thoughts on the Biden Administration gearing up on the regulatory front. The state of the regulatory environment in America versus other countries. Rich's opinion on if it seems anyone is talking about this or if it isn't something people are too concerned about. When things need to be finalized to keep a new president from meddling with it. The approval rating of the government. Senator Feinstein being asked to step down and how it is being received in Washington. What's happening at Holland & Knight currently? Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. Rich grew up in New York and New Hampshire He attended The University of Vermont for a B.S. in Business and obtained his J.D. from George Washington University. He served as a Staff Attorney, and later Special Assistant to Carol Browner at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Rich served as a Special Assistant for Environmental Affairs to US Senator Lloyd Bentsen. He has worked at Holland & Knight for the last 25 years. “It's really important in current times to understand that the process that we are involved in, advocating for public policy, is sacred, and something that most around the world don't get to do.”

The reason why I think this is a fascinating story for some of those persons who have not listened to her story is that she received her 8a Certification at the age of 60. Corliss “Mama U” Udoema served for over 20 years in the US Marine Corps, as an Assistant Officer in Charge for the Facility Supports Contracts, and as a Supervisory Procurement Analyst in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, respectively.  Then, in 2006, she founded Contract Solutions, Inc. (CSI), a professional staffing and management support services company providing acquisition support, training solutions, human resources, and technology solutions. She is also the President and founder of Agape Love in Action, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping people in need.  With all of these, her motto in delivering excellence is a reflection on why she is an acclaimed businesswoman and CSI is part of the Inc. 5000 list for the last consecutive 3 years, and the 2019 USDA Small Business Contractor of the Year, among others.  More importantly, Mama U wants to be known for her work in philanthropy, recently she's been ranked in the top 5 companies by the Washington Business Journal in terms of their philanthropy. Mama U has a different perspective on how she looks at government contracts, so I want you to have the same perspective as well moving forward with your government contracting journey. Let's welcome our Govcon Giant, Corliss “Mama U” Udoema.