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What happens when your greatest loss leads to your greatest love?Anna Gomez's latest masterpiece, Somewhere Along the Way (Open Road Media Romance; May 6, 2025), follows Charlotte “Charlie” Hastings on a transformative journey to understand her estranged mother through a series of letters left behind by her late father.  Pair this with an 11 day cross-country carpool and a mysteriously handsome hitch-hiker, and you have a refreshingly unique story that explores the emotional complexities of love, healing, and the courage it takes to confront the past.Gomez's personal experiences with mental health challenges make her an authentic and compelling interview guest, especially if you are considering coverage for Mental Health Awareness Month. She can discuss:Her personal connection to mental health themesThe importance of vulnerability and resilience in healingHow storytelling can foster openness around mental healthAnna Gomez is an award-winning author (My Goodbye Girl, From Kona with Love), with work in development for film/TV and featured in People, Variety, and Publishers Weekly. She is Partner & Global CFO at Mischief at No Fixed Address and a 2024 Illinois CPA Society Women to Watch Award recipient. A champion of diversity, she serves on the Girl Scouts of Chicago board. She lives in Indiana with her husband and Sheepadoodle, Izzy. AnnaGomezBooks.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Chris Holman welcomes back Lorri Rishar, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago. Welcome back Lorri, remind the Michigan business community about EDGE? We celebrated with you at the Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala last week, tell us about your award? {A Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year}. Was this your first MCSB Gala? No, previously won A Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award. What does it mean to be named among the ten Woman-Owned Small Businesses of the Year? Does this inspire you and your team going forward? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ MCSB: Woman-Owned Small Businesses of the Year 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications – Grand Rapids The Aroma Labs – Kalamazoo Bundled – West Bloomfield Capital Steel & Wire – DeWitt Concetti – Detroit Edge Partnerships, LLC – Lansing InVerve Marketing, Inc. – Lansing SPACE, Inc. – Midland Symplicity Communications, Inc. – Grand Rapids Tata's Day Care, LLC – Grand Rapids

Autocoupler, based in Co. Kilkenny, was today announced as the winner of the 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award at the completion of University College Dublin's (UCD) fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme at UCD Lyons Farm. The patented Autocoupler system allows a loader to attach to any agricultural implement, automatically coupling the loader's hydraulic circuit to the implement and then locking the implement in place with the loader's locking system. The novel Autocoupler system makes changing implements quick and easy, with no delays or time loss in comparison to existing manual and time-consuming systems. In addition, the Autocoupler system has safety advantages over conventional systems as the operator does not have to leave the cab of the machine when attaching or disconnecting any attachment or implement. The 12-week AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, tailored to address the needs and challenges facing AgTech and Agrifood start-ups, was focused on fast tracking the business development and leadership skills of participants and on providing them with the support and guidance needed to accelerate the growth and development of their start-ups. Gary Ryan, Director, AgTechUCD, said, "I would like to congratulate Autocoupler, on being named the overall winner of our fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme. This programme supports the commercial development of the participating start-ups by helping them to further develop their innovative solutions, enhance their marketplace visibility, attract new customers and investors and build new partnerships at home and further afield. I wish Autocoupler every success for the future as they continue their entrepreneurial journey." Seamus Kenny, founder, Autocoupler, said, "It is a great honour for me to accept the 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award following the completion of the latest AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme. Our next step is to target the agricultural and construction implement manufacture market with our novel system which allows loader operators to change an implement without leaving their seat, in 4 seconds, at the touch of a button." He added, "I would like to thank AgTechUCD and Enterprise Ireland for their ongoing support and also to thank Noreside Engineering Group, who have supported the physical engineering and prototype phase of developing the Autocoupler system, and acknowledge the financial support and advice received from the Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office." Thirty-four (34) start-ups have now completed the four AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme delivered to date. Start-ups which have completed the programmes include; Cotter AgriTech, Moonsyst, MyGug, OptaHaul, Pitseal, Proveye, Silicate, and TrojanTrack. AgTechUCD, which is part of NovaUCD, is focused on promoting and accelerating the launch and scaling of start-ups and SMEs, in Ireland and internationally, with disruptive innovations in the agtech, agri-food and vettech sectors, as they build their innovative businesses into leading job creating companies on the global stage. AgTechUCD, funded through the Regional Enterprise Development Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland, supports founding entrepreneurs as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises, through the AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, and by providing access to incubation offices and labs and preferred access to on-farm testing for new products and services at UCD Lyons Farm. The AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme included dedicated business development workshops and investor readiness training, mentoring from industry experts and business advisors, guest speakers and facilitated introductions to AgTechUCD's venture capital and business angel networks. Autocoupler was named winner of the Award following a final pitching event, held at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. The members of the judging panel were; James Maloney, Enterprise Ireland, Faye Walsh Drouillard, WakeUp Capital and David Bow...

Lights Camera Shoot, Kickin it with John Becker || Issa Kickback Epi #59 Stepping into the world of videography can be as exciting as it is challenging, especially when moving from a small town to a bustling city like Los Angeles. The journey of John Becker, a director, producer, videographer and editor, provides a fascinating insight into the trials, triumphs, and transitions that come with pursuing a career in the production and entertainment industry. Becker's journey underscores the need for passion and adaptability. Whether it's shifting career paths, experimenting with new content formats, or navigating industry challenges, maintaining a love for the craft and a willingness to adapt is essential for sustained success. Watch Award winning Short Film "98 Honda "https://youtu.be/dY_1WYCA-bs?si=s1CIMzWHh6W-CmnG *Available on all Streaming Platforms || Be A Guest Link https://linktr.ee/issakickbackpod Follow Us! Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodvibes.mi Instagram: https://instagram.com/issakickback.pod #podcast #issakickbackpodcast #issakickback #podcasts #videography Affiliate Programs: Get cash back on gas and other errands! Use promo code CJSHB to get an extra 15$/gal bonus first time purchase: https://upside.app.link/CJSHB Start your own Print on Demand Shop, https://www.printful.com/a/GoodVibes_MI Our setup: Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/41CmayO Zoom ZDM-1 Dynamic Podcasting Microphone: https://amzn.to/3ZSuXeJ Credits: Intro/Outro Music Produced by King Lavaughn Want to donate? https://paypal.me/GoodVibesMi --------- Contact us via E-mail: - IssaKickback@goodvibesmi.com

For an increasing number of organizations, senior leadership is recognizing the importance of being dedicated to a cause or activity. This recognition signals a serious commitment to fostering an inclusive culture with minimal effort. Let's delve into the numbers that support this trend.   - **Gallup**: 84% of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) report that their organization's investment in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is increasing. - **Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada**: 81% of Canadian HR leaders believe that senior company leaders need to support DEI efforts. - **Workday**: 78% of global business leaders claim that DEI has become more important over the course of 2023.   **Tiffany Castagno** is the CEO and Founder of CEPHR, LLC, bringing 17 years of progressive experience in Human Resources across various industries. Tiffany holds a Master's Degree in HR and Labor Relations, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in HR, Communications, and Adult Education and Training. Throughout her career, she has worked with both non-profit and for-profit organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 100 companies.   Tiffany serves on the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations and was honored with the prestigious Jefferson Award in 2022, recognizing her volunteerism, leadership, and service to the community. In 2023, she received the Curio412 Powered by Purpose Award, which celebrates businesses that enhance the community through philanthropy and social enterprise. Most recently, in 2024, Tiffany was awarded the Top 20 Restorative Leaders to Watch Award.   Understanding that collaboration is key, Tiffany believes that we achieve more together than alone. As a mentor, she enjoys volunteering her time in the community. CEPHR was founded on these principles, and Tiffany prioritizes understanding client needs and the business context before embarking on any project.   Tiffany is also passionate about writing, considering words her love language. She co-authored a children's book titled "Can a Zebra Change Its Stripes?" as part of the "Bruno's Amazing Adventures" series, aimed at teaching children about embracing differences and changing the world, one child at a time. Her writing has also been featured in "The Trouble With Pink Wheelbarrows: Insight, Inspiration, and Ideas for Budding Entrepreneurs," and she is a collaborative author in "Own Your Story: Empower. Connect. Create Change."   **LinkedIn**: @TiffanyCastagno  

The Award winners of the 2024 New Frontiers (Phase 2) Programme delivered by IADT Media Cube in partnership with NovaUCD were announced today. Eleven (11) early-stage start-ups, based in the greater South Dublin area, incorporating South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and North Wicklow, took part in the Enterprise Ireland funded programme over the last 6-months. Following final pitches to a judging panel during a showcase event held in Dún Laoghaire, four (4) of the participating start-ups, Evogen, PolliKnow, SoloBook, and UnitMode were announced as Award winners. Thirty-six (36) start-ups have now completed the three IADT Media Cube/NovaUCD New Frontiers Programmes (Phase 2) delivered to date. Michelle Doyle, Senior Manager, Strategic Innovation Partnerships, NovaUCD, said, "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the four Awardees, and all the participants who have just completed our third New Frontiers Programme delivered in partnership with IADT Media Cube. The participating start-ups have the potential to grow, raise funding, create jobs and indeed scale internationally and I wish them all every success on the next steps of their entrepreneurial journeys." The New Frontiers programme provides participating entrepreneurs with access to a comprehensive package of supports including mentorship from some of Ireland's leading business-people, funding support from Enterprise Ireland, and access to resources including desk space facilities from IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD. Susanne L'Estrange, New Frontiers Programme Manager, IADT Media Cube, said, "These founders have successfully completed Phase 2 of the New Frontiers programme, deepening their understanding of target markets. Through meaningful engagement with prospective customers, they have developed innovative product-market solutions that address key challenges. Today, they proudly join the esteemed New Frontiers community of founders who have completed the programme at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology." Anna Maire Turley, Head of Entrepreneurship and HPSU Operations at Enterprise Ireland, said, "Events like today's showcase the value of New Frontiers and the benefit that it brings to all entrepreneurs going through the programme." Evogen, which is developing a cutting-edge, data-driven platform designed to revolutionise genetic selection in dairy farming, was named winner of the One to Watch Award, sponsored by NovaUCD. Andrew Moore, co-founder, Evogen said, "Having grown up on a farm I am passionate about transforming the genetic selection process to help dairy farmers thrive. I am delighted to have received the NovaUCD One to Watch Award at the end of this New Frontiers Programme. It's just the beginning as Evogen focuses on aligning genetics with farm environments driving greater performance and profitability for dairy farms." PolliKnow has developed a device using advanced sensors and computer vision to measure the presence of wild insect pollinators in their natural habitats, and was named winner of the Most Likely to Succeed Award, sponsored by DLR Local Enterprise Office. Meg Brennan, co-founder, PolliKnow said, "New Frontiers has been instrumental in developing PolliKnow. The programme has given us the time, space and expert support needed to take us to the next level on our journey." SoloBook which is developing an AI-powered, community driven travel platform for solo travellers to have reliable information to plan and have safe adventures, was named winner of the Best Pitch Award sponsored by IADT Media Cube. Pierre Yimbog, co-founder, SoloBook said, "I am delighted to have won the Best Pitch Award at the 2024 IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD New Frontiers Programme Showcase event. The Showcase was an opportunity to show all the work we've put in during the past 6 months and to celebrate the conclusion of this Enterprise Ireland funded programme. Thank you to everyone that supported us along the way, including the staff, mentors, facilitator...

Earlier this year I attended the National Enterprise Awards in the Mansion House. This was the 24th year of the Local Enterprise Office initiative, which was won last year by Advanced Cosmetics. The Finalists competed for a prize fund of €50,000 and along with an overall National Enterprise of the Year winner there are categories for Best Start-Up, Best Export Business, an Innovation Award, a One-to-Watch Award, and a Sustainability Award. There is also an Outstanding Achievement award for a business that started with their Local Enterprise Office and has gone on to achieve international growth with the assistance of Enterprise Ireland.  I caught up with Matt Conlon the Co-Founder and CEO of one of the winners Cytidel. Matt talks about his background, what Cytidel does, AI, winning at the Local Enterprise Awards and more. More about Cytidel: Innovation Award winners, Cytidel, is a vulnerability intelligence platform that enables organisations to adopt an intelligence led approach to risk prioritisation that's up to 95% more efficient than traditional methods. With a focus on actionable vulnerability intelligence, Cytidel is already trusted by leading global financial service providers to save analysts 10+ hours a week.

Earlier this year I attended the National Enterprise Awards in the Mansion House. This was the 24th year of the Local Enterprise Office initiative, which was won last year by Advanced Cosmetics. The Finalists competed for a prize fund of €50,000 and along with an overall National Enterprise of the Year winner there are categories for Best Start-Up, Best Export Business, an Innovation Award, a One-to-Watch Award, and a Sustainability Award. There is also an Outstanding Achievement award for a business that started with their Local Enterprise Office and has gone on to achieve international growth with the assistance of Enterprise Ireland. I caught up with Matt Conlon the Co-Founder and CEO of one of the winners Cytidel. Matt talks about his background, what Cytidel does, AI, winning at the Local Enterprise Awards and more. More about Cytidel: Innovation Award winners, Cytidel, is a vulnerability intelligence platform that enables organisations to adopt an intelligence led approach to risk prioritisation that's up to 95% more efficient than traditional methods. With a focus on actionable vulnerability intelligence, Cytidel is already trusted by leading global financial service providers to save analysts 10+ hours a week. See more stories here More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Lucy & Jake give out their games to watch, recap news & notes around the MLB, update some award markets and then give out their BEST BETS! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are. Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more. In this episode, I have a meaningful and powerful discussion with Dr. Sawsan Jaber. She travels around the globe bringing humanity back to the classroom. She's breaking down the barriers within our educational walls and helping students foster positivity and inclusivity. Her story is one that entails the struggles of stereotypes, sexism, and inequity that have shaped who She is today. This is an episode that will help reignite the passion for inclusivity and equity within our schools and society. Sit tight and listen to Dr. Sawsan Jaber as she explains what it's like to bring the missing piece back to education, Humanity! Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Dr. Sawsan Jaber Dr. Sawsan Jaber is a global educator, presenter, equity strategist, curriculum designer, community activist and keynote speaker of 20+ years. She has held a variety of leadership positions both in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Jaber is currently a high school English Department Chair, District Equity Leader, and teacher at Maine West High School in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Jaber founded Education Unfiltered Consulting and works with schools nationally and internationally. She completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on inclusion and belonging of students from marginalized communities, with a focus on Arab American students in historically homogenous communities Sawsan was one of the ten finalists for Ilinois State Teacher of the year. She was awarded the Cook County Teacher of the year in 2023, ISTE 20 to Watch Award for 2023, the CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award in 2023, and IDEA Teacher of the Year in 2022. Connect With Dr. Sawsan Jaber Dr. Sawsan Jaber On Twitter: https://x.com/sjeducate Dr. Sawsan Jaber On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjeducate? Dr. Sawsan Jaber On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sawsan-jaber-phd-nbct-5835ab242/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Today on BnB Jake gives out his Game to Watch, breaks down the MLB Award Markets & then gives out his BEST BETS! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rinki Sethit, CISO at BILL, discusses her journey in cybersecurity from roles at early cloud adopters like Intuit and Twitter to security vendors like Palo Alto Networks and ultimately to board roles at companies like ForgeRock.ABOUT RINKI: VP & CISO (CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER) Rinki is currently the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BILL, where she will be leading the global information technology functions and is also responsible for leading efforts to protect BILL's information and technology assets and advice the company's continued innovations in the security space. Rinki Sethi brings decades of security and technology leadership expertise and was recently VP & CISO at Twitter and Rubrik Inc. Rinki has been at the forefront of developing cutting edge online security infrastructure at several Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Palo Alto Networks, Intuit, eBay, Walmart.com, and PG&E. Rinki also serves on the board of ForgeRock, a public company in the identity and access management space and Vaultree, a data encryption company. Rinki holds several recognized security certifications and has a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering from UC Davis and a M.S. in Information Security from Capella University. Rinki has served on the development team for the ISACA book, “Creating a Culture of Security” by Stephen Ross and was the recipient of the “One to Watch” Award with CSO Magazine & Executive Women's Forum in 2014 and more recently the Senior Information Security Practitioner Award with ISC2 in 2018. Most recently, in 2023, she was recognized in Lacework's top 50 CISOs list. She led an initiative to develop the first set of national cybersecurity badges and curriculum for the Girl Scouts of USA. Rinki serves as a mentor for many students and professionals.SPONSER NOTE: Support for Cloud Ace podcast comes from SANS Institute. If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about cloud security, SANS Cloud Security curriculum is here to support your journey into building, deploying, and managing secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Whether you are on a technical flight plan, or a leadership one, SANS Cloud Security curriculum has resources, training, and certifications to fit your needs. Focus on where the cloud is going, not where it is today. Your organization is going to need someone with hands-on technical experience and cloud security-specific knowledge. You will be prepared not only for your current role, but also for a cutting-edge future in cloud security. Review and Download Cloud Security Resources: sans.org/cloud-security/ Join our growing and diverse community of cloud security professionals on your platform of choice: Discord | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

Owner of the eponymous London-based label, Lele's designs marry her passion for formal draping with casual ease. Her work is rooted in her own cross-cultural background, examining her Indian and British identity all through a feminine lens. A winner of both the 2020 LVMH Prize and 10 Asian Designers to Watch Award, her work has been featured in exhibitions worldwide. In this intimate interview, Lele talks about her path in a post-Covid world and reveals behind-the-scenes details about her collection for The Tour ‘23.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany D. Tucker is the Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). She is the chief operations officer responsible for the department's day-to-day operations. She is one of Sports Illustrated's 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. Tiffany is the 2022 recipient of the NIKE Nell Jackson Executive of the Year Award, the UNCW Kathleen Berkeley Inconvenient Woman Award for her activism on behalf of others and issues of social justice and gender equality, and a nominee for the 2022 WILMA Magazine Women to Watch Award. Tiffany recently partnered with Yahoo Sports and Degree to launch the Bracket Gap Challenge and Gender Equity Initiative. She is a graduate and former women's basketball player at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a two-time ACC Champion. She received her master's degree from Hampton University and is a former women's basketball coach.Over the past several years, many collegiate athletic conferences have changed their membership structures overall. The realignment of conferences will have financial benefits and impacts for institutions, implications for student-athletes, and a new way of thinking for college administrators. More realignments between the collegiate athletic conferences will likely occur over the coming years.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/References: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/07/college-sports-conference-realignment/https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/athletics/2023/08/07/conference-reshuffling-bodes-big-time-instability-college-sportshttps://www.chronicle.com/article/conference-realignment-is-sweeping-college-sports-heres-why-it-matters

Chris welcomes Dan Barcheski, Founder and Chairman at Axios HR, Grand Rapids, MI. In their conversation, they covered several questions: • What was the initial inspiration to start Axios HR? • How has the organization evolved? • Is there a particular milestone that significantly impacted the growth and success of Axios HR? • What moments in the past 35 years stand out? • How has the industry changed? How has Axios HR adapted to those changes? • What does community mean to the organization? • What's next for Axios HR? • As you celebrate 35 years, what do you want clients, employees, and the community to know? Here's some more information to bring you up to speed on the company: Axios HR & 35 Years • Axios HR, a leading provider of human resource services, is proud to celebrate its 35th year anniversary. • Since its establishment in 1988, the company has been committed to delivering personalized service, customized solutions, and valuable HR assistance to companies statewide. • As one of Michigan's 180 100% privately-held, employee-owned organizations since 2011, Axios HR has a strong emphasis on team and culture, to which they credit the company's longevity and 85% profit increase.= • Dan Barcheski, Founder & Chairman, began Axios HR as an industrial temporary employment company called Staffing Inc.. He strove to treat these employees as more than temporary and change their lives through strong-paying full-time positions. o Barcheski's treatment of these individuals helped Staffing Inc. to thrive and eventually broaden services to the professional staffing industry through Office Staffing Inc., now Axios Professional Recruitment. • The most recent expansion was in 2021 when Axios HR acquired the leading staffing and permanent placement firm in Northern Michigan, PMP Corporation. • Their work has been recognized over the years: o National 101 Best and Brightest to Work For Award o Michigan's Best and Brightest Award o West Michigan 101 Best Businesses to Work For Award o Michigan Economic Bright Spot Award o Michigan ESOP of the Year Award o Michigan Companies to Watch Award o Inc. Magazine National 500 & 5000 Fastest Growing Company Awards o Outstate Michigan's Fastest Growing Companies Award Employee Ownership • ESOPs are employee-owned companies, giving employees shares of stock and driving wealth creation. Additionally, employee-owned organizations include tax advantages, which include consistency of ownership/leadership, and other financial rewards. • Founder Dan Barcheski always wanted to include the people who built the company and reward them through ownership. It was Barcheski's goal to assist his team towards prospering financially and improving the quality of life for themselves and their families. • While not an uncommon business model, Axios HR is one of Michigan's 180 ESOPs and one of 21 in Grand Rapids. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Lindsay Dent, entrepreneur and founder of Pink Crown Creative, to discuss her fertility journey and challenges. Dent opens up about her own experiences, revealing the struggles she endured during her path to pregnancy. She speaks on the emotions experienced by herself and countless other people who face similar challenges. The misconceptions and miseducation about infertility inspires her to share her story and empower others to open dialogue about these issues in their communities. Join us for this enlightening episode as Lindsay provides invaluable insights into initiating conversations with individuals facing fertility challenges and how to communicate effectively about your own experiences, while also setting healthy boundaries.More About our Guest SpeakerLindsay Dent is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and social media. She has led teams in the IT Consulting, Multimedia, and Hospitality industries, honing her expertise in crafting impactful marketing strategies and building thriving online communities.In 2017, Dent founded Pink Crown Creative, a Creative Marketing Agency & Community.  Additionally, she shares her social media knowledge as a faculty member at Blanche Macdonald, teaching Canadian and International Fashion Marketing students.Her podcast, Have You Met Her Yet?, debuted impressively at #9 on the iTunes Entrepreneurship charts and was featured on Apple's New & Noteworthy Podcasts. Dent received nominations for the esteemed RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards: Ones to Watch Award in 2020 and 2021.To connect with Lidnsey Dent, you can follow her on Instagram @_lindsaydent, where she shares personal insights and highlights from her journey. For a glimpse into her creative work, follow @pinkcrowncreative, and to stay up-to-date with her inspiring podcast conversations, join her at @haveyoumetheryetpodcast.Stay up to date with all things Fertility in Focus by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in being a guest or sponsoring Fertility in Focus, apply here.

Welcome to HIRED! The Podcast with your host Travis Miller. In this episode, Travis sits down with Chase Kocher, Founder and CEO of Aim4Hire, a leading recruiting agency for top tech startups. Together, they discuss the current state of hiring and employment in the tech industry, with a focus on startups. Chase shares his insights on how hiring is evolving and how candidates can stand out in a competitive job market. They also explore how employers may begin to hire less, and why utilizing recruiters can be an effective way for companies to attract top talent. Join Travis and Chase as they delve into the world of tech hiring and offer valuable advice for job seekers and employers alike. Don't miss this informative and engaging episode of HIRED! The Podcast. Chase Kocher is the Founder and CEO of Aim4Hire, a leading recruiting agency for top tech startups seeking elite talent. With a wealth of experience in the software engineering and product landscape, Chase is dedicated to connecting top talent with innovative startups. His expertise has earned him industry recognition, including being named one of the 2022 Business Product & Service Companies to Watch by The Startup Weekly, and receiving the 2022 Founder to Watch Award by The Startup Weekly. Chase Kocher is the Founder and CEO of Aim4Hire, a leading recruiting agency that partners exclusively with top tech startups seeking elite talent. Under his leadership, Aim4Hire has gained industry recognition, including being named one of the 2022 Business Product & Service Companies to Watch by The Startup Weekly. Chase has also received the 2022 Founder to Watch Award by The Startup Weekly. With his extensive network and unparalleled expertise, Chase is dedicated to connecting top talent with cutting-edge startups and helping his clients achieve their growth objectives._________________________________________________Connect with Chase KocherLinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3KRKXpWAim4Hire LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3GyHs57_________________________________________________Want to stream our podcast on another platform?iTunes - https://apple.co/3vLWiNXAudible - https://adbl.co/3vJfOu7Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xJFQzm

Episode kali ini Ray Janson Radio kedatangan Budi dan Hans, owner dan chef owner August Jakarta Restaurant. Baru-baru ini August Jakarta masuk dalam list Asia's 50 Best Restaurant dan urutan ke-95. Selain itu August juga mendapat nominasi Want to Watch Award, sebagai restaurant rising star pada ajang Asia's 50 Best Restaurant Award. Gimana mereka bisa dapat nominasi itu, penasaran? Tonton episode ini selengkapnya. #308 100 RESTAURANT TERBAIK DI ASIA! | WITH BUDI DAN HANS Enjoy the show ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ! Instagram: August Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/august_jkt Budi: https://www.instagram.com/bwcahyadi/ Hans: https://www.instagram.com/hanschristian_/ Ray Janson Radio is available on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lEDF01 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2nhtizq Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2laege8i Anchor App: https://anchor.fm/ray-janson-radio Let's talk some more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayjanson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rayjansonradio

Dr. Sonal Patel is the Program Manager for Computer Science and Digital Learning at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. She works with her team to build, plan, and facilitate the design, development, and implementation of equitable educational technology and Computer Science programs. Dr. Sonal has worked with educational partners to help lead countyand state-wide efforts in broadening K-12 access and participation in computer science. Dr. Sonal is a dedicated advocate for digital accessibility and inclusion where she is currently working to bring transformative culturally responsive practices into blended learning models. Dr. Sonal has grown her county office's blended learning program by creating a research-based blended learning framework and using it to guide educators in professional development workshops and coaching. She has also led large-scale efforts to broaden participation and access in K-12 computer science education.Dr. Sonal is a CSTA Equity Fellow, a co-founder of the California Inland Empire Computer Science Equity Network, a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, and a member of Our Voice Alliance (OVA).  Recently, she was the recipient of ISTE's 20 to Watch Award which recognizes up-and-coming individuals who are already making a difference through their work.Formerly, Dr. Sonal has been an instructional coach and taught for a number of years both in California and the U.K. which is where she was born.

The theme for International Women's Day is #EmbraceEquity. To celebrate that, we've brought together women from across a range of fields in the industry at different stages of their career to talk about the power of embracing differences.They'll be sharing their career journey, sharing with you their best advice and we'll be discussing each panellist's differences to discover how they've helped them succeedOur UK & Ireland panel will be hosted by the fantastic Carol Glover:PanellistsAbout Jo…Over 25 years experience in the packaging industry using know how and business skills to play a pivotal role in the leadership of BU Paper division Previous experience as an Operational Director in the label industry as well as holding the role of head of Commercial and Sales.Responsible for all Coveris European Business activities in labels, boards and graphic which operates from over 11 plants in the UK and Europe and employs just over 1300 colleagues supplying packaging to all major food suppliers in the UKAbout Jackie…Jackie joined Hilton Foods 1 November 2016. She brought with her over 30 years' strategic and operational Human Resources experience gained on an international basis within the retail, financial and manufacturing sectors. She has worked for FTSE 100 and equivalent businesses including Tesco, The Co-operative, JP Morgan Chase, Aviva and Rexam. Jackie is an English Literature and History Honours Graduate, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and an International Coaching Federation certified coach.About Rebecca…Rebecca started her career with ABP at ABP Slaney in 2020 as a Lean Management executive while concurrently undertaking a MSc in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems.In October 2021, Rebecca joined the central team at ABP Head Office as Head of Project Management, where a year later (October 2022) she was awarded Meat Business Women One to Watch Award.About Olivia…Olivia Nicholson- Agricultural Manager for M&S pigs, eggs and game. I joined M&S in the middle of 2020 as Agriculture Manager for the pork, eggs and game supply chains. My focus and responsibilities are delivering the M&S sustainable agriculture strategy in conjunction with the M&S Plan A programme. As part of my role, I work closely with strategic suppliers, farmers within the M&S Select Farm Programme and NGO's. During my time at M&S I have lead on transformational projects within animal welfare, and continue to work on market leading projects for the business. Prior to M&S, I worked for Co-op as an Agricultural Manager responsible for pork, beef, and lamb.About Carol…Carol Glover is a Manx born, ginger, punk inspired, Disruptive Thinker, Leader, Speaker, Coach, Mentor, Podcaster and Edutainer.Passionate about helping leaders and founders live their best lives, she co-creates with them, to build confidence to set free the talents, superpowers and potential that they were born with.

We are celebrating Women's History Month all through March on our Podcast with some special episodes.And to mark today March 8th – International Women's Day we have the Podcast – Aditi Dugar, Founder & Director, Masque & Urban Gourmet India Pvt Ltd.Aditi Dugar has had a very unusual entry into the food business.She started out in Finance after the birth of her first child, she decided to take a break. And in 2012,she launched a boutique catering service Sage & Saffron from her home kitchen,while also honing her skills by way of stints at two-Michelin starred Le Gavroche and La Petite Maison, restaurants Zuma and Tsunami, as well as training with a street food vendor in Thailand and staging at Bangkok's Bo.Lan. In September 2016,after nearly two years of R&D spent traveling across the country, setting up supply chains with farmers and local producers, Masque opened doors in the heart of Mumbai – the first restaurant in India to serve a singular chef's tasting menu, using only locally sourced ingredients. Winning many awards from Masque was ranked #5 among the country's best restaurants at the Conde Nast Traveller Top Restaurant Awards. In August 2019, Masque was ranked on Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure's collaborative, inaugural list of the World's Best Restaurants. In 2020, the restaurantwon the Miele One to Watch Award at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, landing at #32 in 2021, and in 2022, ranking at #21 on the same list, as India's Best Restaurant – also making it the first female-led Indian enterprise on the list.

The climate world is full of new, exciting technologies. The space is booming. Over the past 6 years, venture capital funding in climate tech has increased by more than 500%, reaching $56 billion in the US. One of these technologies, which has the potential to revolutionize both the climate space and many other industries, is quantum computing. Quantum computing – even the term seems difficult to understand – but we at Operation Climate, a team of nerds, and our guest for this episode, Tanisha Bassan, are here to break it down for you. What is quantum computing, how can it revolutionize the climate space and help us fight global warming, and what will it take for us to get there? Our guest for this episode is Tanisha Bassan. Tanisha is a physics student at University of Toronto, where she is passionate about solving complex problems with quantum computing. Young Innovator's to Watch Award 2019 from CES for her work in quantum machine learning. At 18 years old, she won this award for using IBM's Qiskit software to classify a large dataset of breast cancer images to determine if cells were cancerous. Here are some more resources to learn about quantum computing: 1, 2, 3 ____________ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team and for a full transcript of this episode! https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate Follow us on Instagram at @operationclimate! Follow us on Twitter at @opclimate! Subscribe to us on Youtube! To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Host: Katherine Li Writer: Katherine Li Reporters: Shrinarayanee Rengarajan, Sonia Joshi Guest: Tanisha Bassan Audio Editor: Katherine Li --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operation-climate/support

There's rarely an expected path in science. This week's episode, produced in partnership with The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, features two stories from scientists of their cutting-edge research institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who took unexpected journeys to get where they are today. Part 1: After a troubling personal experience with the health care system, Heng Ji decides to try to fix it. Part 2: When Brendan Harley is diagnosed with leukaemia in high school, it changes everything. Heng Ji is a professor at Computer Science Department, and an affiliated faculty member at Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also an Amazon Scholar. She received her B.A. and M. A. in Computational Linguistics from Tsinghua University, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University. Her research interests focus on Natural Language Processing, especially on Multimedia Multilingual Information Extraction, Knowledge Base Population and Knowledge-driven Generation. She was selected as "Young Scientist" and a member of the Global Future Council on the Future of Computing by the World Economic Forum in 2016 and 2017. She was named as part of Women Leaders of Conversational AI (Class of 2023) by Project Voice. The awards she received include "AI's 10 to Watch" Award by IEEE Intelligent Systems in 2013, NSF CAREER award in 2009, PACLIC2012 Best paper runner-up, "Best of ICDM2013" paper award, "Best of SDM2013" paper award, ACL2018 Best Demo paper nomination, ACL2020 Best Demo Paper Award, NAACL2021 Best Demo Paper Award, Google Research Award in 2009 and 2014, IBM Watson Faculty Award in 2012 and 2014 and Bosch Research Award in 2014-2018. She was invited by the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and AFRL to join Air Force Data Analytics Expert Panel to inform the Air Force Strategy 2030. She is the lead of many multi-institution projects and tasks, including the U.S. ARL projects on information fusion and knowledge networks construction, DARPA DEFT Tinker Bell team and DARPA KAIROS RESIN team. She has coordinated the NIST TAC Knowledge Base Population task since 2010. She was the associate editor for IEEE/ACM Transaction on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing, and served as the Program Committee Co-Chair of many conferences including NAACL-HLT2018 and AACL-IJCNLP2022. She is elected as the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (NAACL) secretary 2020-2023. Her research has been widely supported by the U.S. government agencies (DARPA, ARL, IARPA, NSF, AFRL, DHS) and industry (Amazon, Google, Facebook, Bosch, IBM, Disney). Heng Ji is supported by NSF AI Institute on Molecule Synthesis, and collaborating with Prof. Marty Burke at Chemistry Department at UIUC and Prof. Kyunghyun Cho at New York University and Genetech on using AI for drug discovery. Dr. Brendan Harley is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research group develops biomaterial that can be implanted in the body to regenerate musculoskeletal tissues or that can be used outside the body as tissue models to study biological events linked to endometrium, brain cancer, and stem cell behavior. He's a distance runner who dreams of (eventually) running ultramarathons. Follow him @Prof_Harley and www.harleylab.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany D. Tucker is the Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and serves as the chief operations officer and is responsible for the department's day-to-day operations. She is one of Sports Illustrated's 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. Tiffany is the 2022 recipient of the NIKE Nell Jackson Executive of the Year Award, the UNCW Kathleen Berkeley Inconvenient Woman Award for her activism on behalf of others and issues of social justice and gender equality, and a nominee for the 2022 WILMA Magazine Women to Watch Award. Tiffany recently partnered with Yahoo Sports and Degree to launch the Bracket Gap Challenge and Gender Equity Initiative. She is a graduate and former women's basketball player at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a two-time ACC Champion. She received her master's degree from Hampton University and is a former women's basketball coach.The Education Amendments of 1972 banned sex discrimination in federally funded educational programs and introduced the landmark law known as Title IX. The landmark law, Title IX, paved the way for gender equity in higher education, notably increasing the participation of girls and women in athletics. As athletic programs are considered educational programs and activities, the penalty for non-compliance with Title IX is the loss of federal funding for an institution. While it has been 50 years since the introduction of Title IX and girls and women have made progress in equity, representation, and access to athletics, barriers continue to exist. CITI Program's Title IX: 50 Years and Modern Challenges webinar is available to meet institutional needs.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

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For the past 19 years, Matt has built an illustrious career in every sense of the word; he has not only significantly increased profits for builders (as a builder himself), but has created fulfilling and meaningful experiences for homeowners all over the country. Through his extensive knowledge of technology and builder challenges, Matt continues to pioneer sales and marketing innovations that deliver substantial results. Starting out as an on-site salesperson in 2004 to working his way up to owning his own homebuilding company. Matt has taken the reins in many high-level sales and marketing roles for homebuilding companies of all sizes and markets throughout the country and is credited for significantly improving marketing strategies, from setting up top-performing online and on-site sales teams to creating and designing award-winning websites focused on lead generation. Matt was selected to Professional Builder's Forty Under 40, and NAHB's One to Watch Award, authored “The New Home Builder's Guide to Online Sales and Marketing”. As Vice President of Group Two Advertising Matt helps builders all over the country take their sales and marketing to new levels. Most recently, Matt has started his own homebuilding company, New Home Inc, in the highly competitive Raleigh NC market.

Alexandra Lawson's potential was spotted back in 2018 when she was presented with a One to Watch Award by Women in Science & Engineering (WISE). A Saltire scholar and ambassador, she's now realising that potential in her current role with Shell, championing renewable energy solutions. A keen advocate of tackling the climate change crisis, Alex is passionate about promoting gender parity in the STEM industries and advocating for the next generation through her role on the WISE Young Professionals Board. And when the working day is done, Alex swaps her business suit for dungarees and a toolbox. In her Instagram influencer guise as Casa Lawson, her DIY expertise has brought her 223,000 followers, with her house featuring on TV in Scotland's Home of the Year 2021 Christmas special. Scottish Business Network co-founder Christine Esson steps into the interviewer's seat to hear from a highly talented, ambitious and charismatic young professional.

“We want to be on the biggest stages and biggest platforms, and have people view our stories and see them for the beauty and importance that they are.”- Ngardy Conteh GeorgeForgive me if I'm a little starstruck this episode — my guests are Alison Duke and Ngardy Conteh George, co-founders of OYA Media Group and winners of the 2021 RBC Women of Influence Ones to Watch Award.Alison and Ngardy founded OYA Media Group to bring an authentic perspective to media through socially relevant, life-changing stories that amplify Black experiences. Their documentary Mr. Jane & Finch, which they co-produced and Ngardy directed, premiered on CBC Docs POV in 2019 and won two Canadian Screen Awards.“It's hard for us to keep up with how fast we're growing,” Ngardy says. “A lot of the time, this industry is about timing — and it is our time. I think the industry is finally ready for our stories.”Press play for a fascinating look into a successful and uplifting creative partnership!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌ ‌How Alison and Ngardy first launched OYA Media Group How they hired the right teamThe work they put into nurturing their creative partnershipAbout Alison Duke & Ngardy Conteh George:Alison and Ngardy are award-winning storytellers and co-founders of OYA Media Group. The documentary Mr. Jane & Finch, which the two produced and Ngardy directed, won two Canadian Screen Awards. Ngardy's feature-length documentary The Flying Stars won Best Documentary at BronzeLens Film Festival in 2015. Alison just concluded Year 3 of the OYA Emerging Filmmakers program, an initiative she kick-started that supports Black youth.Highlights:‌00:01  Intro02:11  Meet Alison Duke & Ngardy Conteh George05:47  Mr. Jane & Finch07:45  Diverse storytelling10:17  Partnership13:43  Challenges15:42  Shared vision & hiring17:30  OYA Emerging Filmmakers & partnerships22:05  What they know now24:21  What's next?Links:‌Alison Duke & Ngardy Conteh Georgehttps://www.oyamediagroup.comhttps://www.oyablackarts.orghttps://www.facebook.com/OYA-Media-Group-657967711330357Instagram: @oyamediagroupTo work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://shelaghcummins.comClick here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes with great tips and conversations with women who are revolutionizing the way we do business! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up.I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I'd also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode Join the road to seven FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/867037907397297

In today's episode with Andreas Deptolla, CEO of ThrivePass you will learn1. Andreas' approach of handling prospects asking for lower prices in sales conversations2. How ThrivePass' intentional 3-pillar distribution strategy effectively approaches prospects 3. Andreas' first entrepreneurial steps, setbacks and valuable lessons learned4. How to get a foothold in the startup world, find product-market fit and move into scale-up mode5. ThrivePass' magic formula to hiring the most suitable experts for their Sales and Marketing TeamAbout AndreasAndreas is a passionate entrepreneur with a consulting background and strong experience in the start-up and scale-up environment. Apart from his role as CEO of ThrivePass, he serves as Board Member at his first founded company Wishlist and is a Member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization Colorado. Andreas loves the outdoors in Colorado such as skiing, and would like to return to playing soccer and competing in triathlons. Born and raised in Germany, he developed a passion for beer and technology.About ThrivePassFounded in 2015, ThrivePass is a fast-growing technology company dedicated to innovating the world of employee benefits. Their holistic benefits suite creates experiences that support employee well-being throughout the employment lifecycle. To that end, ThrivePass empowers employees to thrive through exceptional service and innovative benefits technology. The company holds multiple awards including the 2020 Health & Wellness Companies to Watch Award and was named Best and Brightest Companies To Work in the US in 2020.About the host SammySammy is Managing Partner and founder of SAWOO. SAWOO helps companies with Social Marketing and Lead Generation to leverage the power of LinkedIn in a sustainable way. No spam, no bots but building real Human 2 Human connections between you and your B2B buyers.Shownotes AndreasFind Andreas on LinkedInAndreas' Company ThrivePassAndreas' vehicle for innovation: The X Factor of Great Corporate Cultures by Gerald Schorin and Mike WilberdingAndreas' book recommendations: Who: The A method for hiring by Geoff Smart, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday and The Challenger Sale by Matthew Dixon and Brent AdamsonAndreas' favorite business leader: Wade Rosen, CEO of Atari

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast-- today your mentor is Suzie York. Suzie Yorke, is the CEO and founder of Love Good Fats - a healthy snack empire which is on a mission to bring healthy fats back. Before launching Love Good Fats, Suzie was VP of marketing for companies like Weight Watchers, Wellnx Life Sciences, and Zag Group. Suzie is a  mom, eleven-time Ironman competitor and yoga enthusiast, Suzie spent years adhering to a low-fat diet only to hit a wall in her mid-40s. After reading Nina Teicholz's best seller, Big Fat Surprise, she immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet, and felt better right away. While she loved the benefits of her new lifestyle, Suzie found it challenging to find convenient, good-fat snacks. Suzie developed Love Good Fats, a company that produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products. Love Good Fats now has 10 flavors. Her Mission as she puts it, "is to play a key role in getting North Americans eating more healthy fats, less sugar, feeling great about it and living healthier lives. Finally, fat is back!" Recently, Love Good Fats did over $100 million in goods sold- an amazing accomplishment for such a young company!Suzie has been recognized several times since launching Love Good Fats, including the 2019 Mompreneur® Start Up Award, 2019 WXN Top 100 BMO Entrepreneur Award and 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Ones to Watch Award. She has been on a phenomenal journey inspiring so many. On this episode we learn more about that journey, and what tips she could give you- welcome to your mentor today!Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

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Suzie Yorke is the Founder and CEO of Love Good Fats and is on a mission to bring healthy fats back. A mom, 11-time Ironman competitor, and yoga enthusiast, Suzie spent years adhering to a low-fat diet only to hit a wall in her mid-40s. After reading Nina Teicholz's best-seller, The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet, she immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet and felt better right away. While she loved the benefits of her new lifestyle, she found it challenging to find convenient good-fat snacks. Seeing a gap in the marketplace and a huge opportunity to help others through food, she developed Love Good Fats, a company that produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products. Today, she leads the brand's expansion as it quickly becomes one of the fastest-growing bar brands in North America. As a 30 year veteran of the CPG industry, Suzie has worked at high-profile companies such as Procter and Gamble, PepsiCo, Kraft, Heinz, and Weight Watchers. Utilizing her accomplished marketing background, personal journey, and deep devotion and passion for health, Suzie is on a mission to spread the word that fat is back — and sugar is out. She has been recognized several times since launching Love Good Fats including the 2019 Mumpreneur Startup Award, 2019 WXN Top 100 BMO Entrepreneur Award, and 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Ones to Watch Award. In this episode… Starting and building a successful business is similar to athletics; you have to start by taking small, directed steps every day and improve as you go along. The most important thing? Just start! A good entrepreneur does not hang on to her idea for a long time, hoping to start a business someday in the future. Instead, you should start by taking small but well-directed steps towards building the kind of business you dream of. According to Suzie Yorke, you can start by creating samples of the products you envision, and then start production in small batches. This will help you launch your business on a path toward success. Suzie Yorke, the Founder and CEO of Love Good Fats, is Andrea Heuston's guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about entrepreneurship and building a health-conscious food brand. Suzie also talks about her passion for athletics, her company's most popular products, and how her marketing background helped grow and scale the brand to over $100 million in three years. Stay tuned.

Colin and Lucas  open this episode talking about the CPG industry, and some of the nuances.  Colin is a new voice to you, but best friends with Lucas Walker. He's a mathematician at Omnium CPG, working with large grocery brands like Love Good Fats. Then Lucas is joined by this week's guest Suzie York. Suzie Yorke, CEO and founder of Love Good Fats is on a mission to bring healthy fats back. A mom, eleven-time Ironman competitor and yoga enthusiast, Suzie spent years adhering to a low-fat diet only to hit a wall in her mid-40s. After reading Nina Teicholz's best seller, Big Fat Surprise, she immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet, and felt better right away. While she loved the benefits of her new lifestyle, Suzie found it challenging to find convenient, good-fat snacks. Seeing a gap in the marketplace and a huge opportunity to help others through food, Suzie developed https://lovegoodfats.com/ (Love Good Fats), a company that produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products. Today, Suzie leads Love Good Fats' expansion as it quickly becomes one of the fastest-growing bar brands in North America. As a 30-year veteran of the CPG industry, Suzie has worked at high-profile companies such as Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Weight Watchers, and Zag. Utilizing her accomplished marketing background, personal journey, and deep devotion and passion for health, Suzie is on a mission to spread the word that fat is back, and sugar is out! Suzie has been recognized several times since launching Love Good Fats, including the 2019 Mompreneur® Start Up Award, 2019 WXN Top 100 BMO Entrepreneur Award and 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Ones to Watch Award. SponsorsThank you to https://www.omnisend.com/rolledup/ (Omnisend) for making this season possible. Increase your sales, not your workload. Want to stress test your operations? Get started with $500 in free credits from Shipbob Rolled Up is produced on partnership with Shogun, if you want to explore Headless Commerce, you can learn how https://getshogun.com/frontend/nomad-case-study (Nomad Goods) increased conversions and revenue per session 25%.  

Listen in as I chat with Shermaine Perry-Knights about how she won the ATD 2020 One to Watch award! Shermaine is the VP of Chapter Programs, Professional Development & CPTD/APTD for ATD Atlanta AND a published children's book author! Hear how Shermaine believes that her books can help the L&D community! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ifyouaskbetty/support

“We kind of broke a lot of the rules.”- Suzie YorkeSuzie Yorke is on a mission to bring healthy fats back.In this episode, Suzie guides us through her step-by-step journey from coming up with an initial high-fat snack bar concept to having a full line of products on the shelves — including practical, actionable tips on how to secure distribution in Canada!An eleven-time Ironman competitor, Suzie spent years on a low-fat diet — only to hit a wall in her mid-40s. After reading Nina Teicholz’s Big Fat Surprise, she shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet, and felt better right away. Unable to find convenient, good-fat snacks and seeing an opportunity to help others through food, Suzie launched Love Good Fats, a company that produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌>  How Suzie grew her company from one delicious, high-fat bar to a full product suite  >  The start-up struggles Suzie faced — and how she worked through them >  How she decided when to get funding — and what the money did for her businessAbout Suzie YorkeSuzie Yorke’s company Love Good Fats produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products, and is one of the fastest-growing bar brands in North America. Suzie has been recognized several times since launching Love Good Fats, including the 2019 Mompreneur Start Up Award, 2019 WXN Top 100 BMO Entrepreneur Award, and 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Ones to Watch Award.Highlights:‌ ‌02:37  Meet Suzie Yorke03:56  Diet epiphany07:58  Getting the first bar on the shelves11:46  Start-up costs & struggles 14:20  First hires15:27  Funding & networking18:17  Production setbacks19:56  Early successes24:04  Dealing with naysayers29:53  Product line32:15  COVID-1935:50  Biggest lessons37:37  What’s next?Links:‌ ‌Suzie Yorkehttps://www.lovegoodfats.ca Instagram: @lovegoodfats, @suzie.lovegoodfatsThe Business Acceleratorhttps://www.theroadtoseven.com/the-business-accelerator-live To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://shelaghcummins.com Stay ConnectedLike what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up.I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you!Follow me!Instagram: @shelaghcumminsTwitter: @shelaghcumminshttps://facebook.com/ShelaghCumminshttps://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

My guest Tiffany Williams is the walking example of “go big or go home.” She had a vision for what she wanted to do and decided the time was now. She took the risk to start her own business instead of the traditional path of employment because she trusted that, if it didn't work, she could find a job. Her belief in her own ability and learning to trust the process put her on a path to building a business that makes an impact and a partnership that makes a difference.   About the Guest: Tiffany L. Williams is the CEO and creative director for Twice Media Productions, LLC, a full-service, commercial video technology company based in Houston, Texas. She started the business three short months after finishing graduate school in 2012. She is also co-founder and managing director for Diversity Fund Houston, a micro venture capital fund created to invest in minority tech founders. Tiffany brings a wealth of knowledge and familiarity within the technology and digital marketing fields. She began working as a multimedia instructor for the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute in Nashville, Tenn., in 2009 and later became an adjunct professor at Prairie View A&M University, where she taught mobile media and video production. In 2020, Tiffany was named National Supplier of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and honored with the Women Who Mean Business Woman to Watch Award by the Houston Business Journal . The previous year, she won Supplier of the Year by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC). In 2018, she received The Art of STEM Award from STEM Bridges Houston and The Darryl King Paving The Way Award from World Youth Foundation. Tiffany is an alumni of Leadership Houston Class XXXIV and now serves on the Board of Directors. She participated in Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business Executive Education and Google's Digital Excellence programs. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Tennessee State University and her Msaster of Arts degree in Journalism and Documentary Filmmaking from Michigan State University.   Personal Links Facebook.com/twicemediaproductionsLLC Linkedin.com/in/twicemediaproductions Twitter: @twicemediaLLC lnstagram @twicemediaproductions   Resource Links info@twicemediaproductions.com 1301 Texas Ave. Ste 112 Houston, TX 77002 832-390-0559 www.twicemediaproductions.com        About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed. She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.  

OnWriting presents three live-taped episodes of OnWriting celebrating Black History Month, presented by the WGAE Black Writers Salon. In each installment, two co-chairs of the WGAE Black Writers Salon—OnWriting’s own Geri Cole and Rashidi Hendrix—speak with Black screenwriters who have each written amazing films about Black icons in history. For the third & final installment of the series, Geri and Rashidi speak with Shaka King, co-writer and director of JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH. Shaka King is a screenwriter, director, and producer. His debut feature film, NEWLYWEEDS, premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win the Someone to Watch Award at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards. He then cowrote and directed the short film MULIGNANS, with which he and cowriter Kristan Sprague competed in the USA Narrative Short Film Program at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and for which they received the Nantucket Film Festival Screenwriting Award. He also co-wrote and directed the 2017 short film LAZERCISM, starring LaKeith Stanfield. On the small screen, King has written and directed episodes of several series, including HIGH MAINTENANCE, SHRILL, and RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS. His latest project is JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH – the powerful true story of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) – chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party – and his betrayal by FBI informant William O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield), which led to Hampton being executed in bed in a pre-dawn raid by Chicago law enforcement. Screenplay by Will Berson and Shaka King; Story by Will Berson, Shaka King, and Kenny Lucas and Keith Lucas (better known as the Lucas Brothers); Directed by Shaka King. The film will be available to stream on HBO Max until Sunday, March 14. -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ -- Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

Episode 175: An entrepreneur since age 15, Alex Hodara tells us why he created Rocket Club to teach 9 to 14-year old students robotics, coding, and entrepreneurship.  Guest Biography Entrepreneur Alex Hodara is the owner of Hodara Real Estate Group, an investment and development company he founded as a brokerage in 2008. Hodara launched the venture during his junior year at Boston University, hiring 15 of his classmates and launching what CNBC coined as “America’s first student run real estate brokerage.” Upon graduation with his B.B.A. from the distinguished Questrom School of Business, the success of Hodara’s firm landed him on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” and Bloomberg Businessweek’s “Best Young Entrepreneurs” lists. Hodara bought, renovated, and rented his first building in 2011, and today owns 200 multifamily units between Boston and Jersey City, just outside of Manhattan. In 2018 Hodara sponsored a STEM competition at Westfield High School in New Jersey. Inspired by the student’s brilliant engineering ideas and desire for elevated entrepreneurial support, he developed Rocket Club, an award winning, selffinanced robotics, coding and entrepreneurship club for kids. Hodara officially launched this passion project in February 2019 in Hoboken, New Jersey and word spread fast; with new locations popping up in Montclair, NJ, Upper West Side New York, Lower Manhattan, The British International School of NYC, and a free program in Newark, NJ during the first year of operation. Rocket Club went on to win the 2019 NJ Tech Council’s Innovation and Education Award, and STEM Leader to Watch Award. Each location was near capacity when COVID-19 hit the world, in March 2020. Hodara and the Rocket Club team quickly pivoted to a fully virtual model, providing free education to members through the fall of 2020. In the process, enrollment soared as parents sought out additional resources for their children who were distance learning. Rocket Club’s virtual curriculum is four semesters, and teaches members to develop their own businesses, learn Python coding, and build robotics. Each day, Rocket Club hosts Rocket Club Live, an interactive, educational game show and Q&A featuring a successful guest. Guests have included the founders of Netflix, Beyond Meat, Casper Mattresses, Harry’s Razors, Vonage, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to name a few. In this episode, you'll learn: We get a glimpse into the entrepreneur’s mind. Building a curriculum designed to expose kids to as much as possible to inspire and help them decide what they want to be when they’re older. How Alex is investing his own money to cultivate entrepreneurs of the future. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/175 Find more from our guest: rocketclub.com hodararealestate.com LinkedIn Mentioned in the episode: Jeffrey M. Zucker Vin Vomero Keith Harrington Morgan McDowell - Host of Rocket Club Live Marc Randolph, co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix Josh Dobbs - NFL Quarterback and NASA Rocket Scientist mightyquinnsbbq.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

In a special edition of the Ultimate MMA podcast Jake, Sean and Liam join forces to look back on 2020 and dish out the first inaugural Herbs. This year's awards include Best Debut, Fight and Fighter of the Year, plus the 2021 One to Watch Award. Listen to the show, subscribe now and follow @UMMAPodcast on Twitter now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gail Carter Energy-efficient homes are of interest to homeowners.  Homeowners are always interested in conserving expenses and many homeowners are concerned about the environment.  Some energy conservation technologies in use today are wind, solar, and geothermal to name a few. Today we are going to talk about solar energy with my guest Gail Carter of illuminare Solar. Gail's Bio Gail is a Global Impact Strategist and solar energy professional who is super passionate about building things and building people. Through her brand Illuminare Solar and partnership with Power, PBC, Gail collaborates with many professionals in the real estate industry. She loves sharing how homeowners and Solar ambassadors can leave a legacy and create abundance on the planet through clean energy. Solar is not right for everyone, so one should partner with someone who they can trust, like Gail, who can be with you every step of the way- so you feel safe and secure with your home installation. As an individual, She is the recipient of the “Woman to Watch Award” for leadership and volunteerism.   Gail is an experienced Engineer and Project Manager. On her creative side, she is also an International Speaker, 7X Published Author, 2X Best-Selling Author, and Global Philanthropist.  Gail's contact: www.gailmcarter.com/energysavings        386-843-9285. Gail@illuminaresolar.com   Gail's Gifts:  Gift #1: Energy Savings Guide: https://illuminaresolar.com/energysavings. Get your free guide with quick tips on how you can save energy and save our planet too! Gift #2 Join our Solar Ambassador Program: Share the benefits of solar with homeowners. Solar Ambassadors receive $1,000 for referring homeowners that go solar with us. Learn more at  https://illuminaresolar.com/powurambassador Emma's  Gift Use the “3 Architect’s Secrets to Sell More Homes Faster “ in your business. Get your free guide here: RealSuccessMentor.com/Secrets Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Estate Professionals podcast so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment and do me a favor to write a short review and rate our show?  I would greatly appreciate it! Check out the Facebook group Real Estate Professionals Network is where we can continue this conversation with other peers and much more!       

Part two of two Kyle Patrick Alvarez Kyle Patrick Alvarez most recently directed and executive produced every episodes of Season 2 of the Amazon series HOMECOMING, starring Janelle Monae, Chris Cooper, Hong Chau, Stephan James and Joan Cusack. Prior to HOMECOMING, he worked on two Netflix series, directing and producing episodes in the first and second season of the hit show 13 REASONS WHY, and directing the finale of the revival of the seminal LGBTQ show TALES OF THE CITY, starring Laura Linney and Ellen Page. Kyle’s film work includes two features that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT starring Billy Crudup, Ezra Miller, Thomas Mann, and Tye Sheridan, premiered at the 2015 festival where it won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. C.O.G., starring Jonathan Groff, and the first and only film to be made from the work of noted humorist and author David Sedaris, premiered at Sundance in 2013. Kyle, the openly gay son of Cuban immigrants, grew up in Sacramento and went to school at the University of Miami. After college Kyle wrote and directed his first feature film in 2010, EASIER WITH PRACTICE, which won him the prestigious “Someone to Watch Award” at the Independent Spirit Awards. His other TV work includes the recent spy series, COUNTERPART, starring J.K. Simmons. Kyle lives in Los Angeles. Screen Heat Miami Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

As a recent nominee of the HBO Director to Watch Award, Director Rob Hardy has navigated his way to become a sought after director in Hollywood who has worked on such projects as: How To Get Away With Murder, Power, Vampire Diaries, and much, much more.Rob sat down with Stone and Jony to share 5 life lessons (and more) he's learned along his journey.

Part one of two Kyle Patrick Alvarez Kyle Patrick Alvarez most recently directed and executive produced every episodes of Season 2 of the Amazon series HOMECOMING, starring Janelle Monae, Chris Cooper, Hong Chau, Stephan James and Joan Cusack. Prior to HOMECOMING, he worked on two Netflix series, directing and producing episodes in the first and second season of the hit show 13 REASONS WHY, and directing the finale of the revival of the seminal LGBTQ show TALES OF THE CITY, starring Laura Linney and Ellen Page. Kyle’s film work includes two features that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT starring Billy Crudup, Ezra Miller, Thomas Mann, and Tye Sheridan, premiered at the 2015 festival where it won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. C.O.G., starring Jonathan Groff, and the first and only film to be made from the work of noted humorist and author David Sedaris, premiered at Sundance in 2013. Kyle, the openly gay son of Cuban immigrants, grew up in Sacramento and went to school at the University of Miami. After college Kyle wrote and directed his first feature film in 2010, EASIER WITH PRACTICE, which won him the prestigious “Someone to Watch Award” at the Independent Spirit Awards. His other TV work includes the recent spy series, COUNTERPART, starring J.K. Simmons. Kyle lives in Los Angeles. Screen Heat Miami Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Join me for our newest segment "Small Business Toolkit Talks". Today, I am speaking with Phil Steward from AnointedAds.com Phil Steward is the owner of Anointed Advertising, LLC. He is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro where he frequents several times a year. He has been working in IT in varied capacities since the year 2000. His company has won the Zipbooks Businesses to Watch Award in 2017 and has many professional and a few celebrity clients all across the country. Phil has also successfully created and run Max Ads magazine, a lifestyle/community publication highlighting local businesses and stories in South Jersey. He also created GradFan, a secure Virtual Graduation Celebration site for Middle School, High School, and College Seniors. In addition, Phil has written for the Philadelphia Examiner, Boro News, and other publications on topics relating to IT and web design. He's currently celebrating his 13th year in business which he runs from his office in Mount Laurel, NJ. He is an expert in graphic/web design, online marketing, and consulting. When he's not working, Phil enjoys playing the organ at church, exercising, and spending time with his wife and two children. Website: www.gradfan.com Social Media: FB & IG: @Grad_Fan

On hosting duties is Olushola Ajose, a.k.a. Afrikan Boy, a London-born rapper and producer of Nigerian heritage whose music blends hip hop, grime and afrobeat. His track One Day I Went To Lidl caught the attention of MIA, who invited him to collaborate and tour with her. He’s since worked with the likes of Damon Albarn’s Africa Express, DJ Shadow, The Noisettes, Lady Leshurr and Nneka. He’s joined by South London-based neo-soul singer and songwriter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage, Joy Crookes. She has firmly established herself as one to watch with three critically acclaimed EPs and receiving a Rising Star Award nomination at the 2020 Brit Awards, just in time for the release of her debut album coming later this year. Jaz Karis is a soulful RnB singer-songwriter who cites Erykah Badu, Frank Ocean and Amy Winehouse as some of her biggest influences. Since releasing her debut EP Into the Wilderness in 2017, she has signed to NAO’s record label Little Tokyo Recordings, and amassed nearly 10 million views for her performance of her track Petty Lover on music platform Colors. Also joining the conversation is producer, singer and songwriter Georgia, who began her music career as a drummer for Kwes and Kate Tempest, and has gone on to collaborate with Africa Express, Honne, Mura Masa, Gorillaz and Peter Hook. She won the One to Watch Award at the AIM Independent Music Awards in 2019, and released her second record Seeking Thrills in January this year to critical acclaim. They’ll be discussing what aspects of their personalities shine through the most when making music, what drives their creativity, and what life lessons they’ve learned so far from working in music.

Right before the holidays, TGOW had the pleasure of interviewing another former boss of mine, Susan Sygall. She is as badass as they come and such a wonderful role model to me. Susan is the CEO and co-founder of Mobility International USA, a wheelchair rider, author, lecturer, and a passionate disability rights activist. She has edited and authored several publications to advance the rights of persons with disabilities around the world. She has received numerous awards and distinctions in recognition of her work, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, an Ashoka Fellowship, a Rotary Scholarship Alumni Award, Jewish Women International’s Women to Watch Award, Kellogg’s Matusak Courageous Leadership Award, the “President’s Award” from the Honorable Bill Clinton and an honorary doctorate from Chapman University. She lives in Eugene, Oregon with her partner, Tom, and her dog, Yumyum. --- Website: https://www.traipsingglobal.com/

Filmmaker, Rashaad Ernesto Green. His recent feature film, PREMATURE starring Zora Howard and Joshua Boone premiered at last year's Sundance Film Festival and has been released by IFC Films.   He was honored with the 2020 Independent Spirit’s Someone to Watch Award and is also nominated for the John Cassavetes Award.  In his work, Rashaad encourages people to have an active emotional experience by telling stories that are deeply rooted within the universal human experience.  His films have screened on Netflix, HBO, and at festivals internationally. He’s been supported by Cinereach, Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, IFP, HBO, NBC, Time Warner, and Warner Bros. www.prematurefilm.com Hosted by Zef Cota    

Gail M. Carter, is Founder and CEO of LightShift360 LLC, Global Business Impact Strategist. She is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, avid traveler, and global volunteer At LightShift360, LLC, Gail creates strategies and programs for individuals and businesses that empower them to become great leaders, make a difference in society and ensure maximum productivity and fulfillment in life and work through increased focus and engagement. She enjoys living her purpose, speaking, coaching and consulting empowering people and clients to unleash their strengths, their unique value, and leadership potential using her LightShift Impact360 Leadership 5 Step Strategic S.E.R.V.E. Blueprint.  Gail has traveled to over 16 countries and four continents, and actively participates on annual international mission and volunteer trips. She held various mid-level management positions in civil engineering, construction, utility project management, as well as business planning and operations in the oil & gas industry during her 16-year career working at Fortune 500 companies and Devex Top 40 global charities before launching her consulting company LightShift360.  She holds an M.B.A in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, M.A. in Sustainable International Development from Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University in Massachusetts and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL. She was the recipient of the prestigious Junior League’s “Woman to Watch” Award for her leadership and volunteerism. At her “Renewal360 Encounter” and “How to Unlock Your Potential in 10 Minutes A Day” events, her emphasis on empowering attendees to renew their purpose, revive their joy, be more productive, engaged and fulfilled in life and their careers by unleashing their leadership potential. Using 5 key strategies, sharing powerful stories and creating real and powerful connections with people transforms heartfelt experiences into actionable goals and clarity on next steps and increased confidence to take purposeful action leading to results.

Krista O'Malley has swum with Humpback whales, run marathons, and is known for her passion for the pursuit of excellence, enthusiasm, straight talk, and obsessive attention to detail. This is fitting for the CEO and Principal of cmnd+m, a Minnesota-based brand experience design firm, as all of these characteristics are necessary for best-in-class design and innovation in an industry tasked with perpetually creating what's next for brand-to-consumer experiences. The company was immediately successful with its inaugural project, not only bringing Google into the world of retail but also receiving an RDI International Design Award. Under Krista's leadership, the business experienced phenomenal growth, going from an unknown start-up to an internationally-operating company in less than 3 years. This amazing start resulted in Krista being recognized as a Midwest Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Although a St. Paul native, Krista is a Badger at heart (go Bucky!) having graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Krista has recently started her own charitable foundation and is involved with several business organizations including WPO (Women's President's Organization) and the Committee of 200 (C200). Krista has received a Woman to Watch Award from the Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal, as well as multiple awards in other industries, including the MEDA CPP Partner of the Year Award. When she has free time, Krista enjoys professional-level shopping, paper arts, antiquing, and relaxing at the cabin. What You Will Learn: The path that led Krista from running a successful construction company to opening a brand experience design firm and making it thrive The “platinum rule” and how it applies to brand experience design What the grueling process of growing a business can be like and why it's so important to have friends and family to support you Finding respite amidst the chaos of being an entrepreneur Krista's love of creativity and how that applies to her life and work Krista's best advice and lessons for prospective female entrepreneurs Why you should surround yourself with people who challenge you and aren't afraid to disagree with you Resources: Email: komalley@cmndm.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/press_cmndm Personal: www.instagram.com/k11o/ Website: www.cmndm.com/ Maximizing Success Journal: Text JOURNAL7 to 44222 Female Entrepreneurs | Maintaining Your Sanity When Starting a Business, with Krista O'Malley Starting a Business While Running a Business As far as female entrepreneurs go, Krista O'Malley stands as one of the most impressive I've met. While running a construction company with her family, Krista caught the idea of opening an experience design firm and running it at the same time. Krista believed that having the infrastructure and momentum of already running a business makes it easier to start a new business. I don't agree, but I LOVE the tenacity required to do something like that. It wasn't easy. Krista shares deeply about how she was working seven days a week, 15 hours a day to get her experience design firm, cmnd+m, off the ground and up and running. Krista is a hard, hard worker, and she ran that business like an unstoppable engine. It wasn't until her voice of reason, her husband, told her that he was worried about her that she had an epiphany two days later in the parking lot of a gas station. What a place to learn that sometimes, even when running a business, you have to stop and let the engine cool off! Krista credits her success and remaining sanity to the generous support of her family. Because of them, she's always had a fallback plan, a couch to sleep on, and people to talk to. This is a lesson we can all follow better: use your support system whenever you need it. Creativity and Challenge We've all been taught from a young age to follow the golden rule: treat others how you would like to be treated. According to Krista, however, female entrepreneurs should do one better when working with clients and follow the platinum rule: treat others how THEY want to be treated. This is especially important in experience design and speaks to an intimate knowledge of your clients and what it is they want to get out of your services. Creativity fits in nicely here. Krista has always been a creative person, and the opportunity to flex those muscles and experiment with new, exciting ideas is an appeal that drew her to experience design in the first place. Oftentimes, that creativity can come out in the face of challenge. Surrounding yourself with people who challenge your ideas is a brilliant way to begin thinking in ways you wouldn't normally. Krista and I don't agree on everything, and yet our friendship continues to grow because of how much respect we have for each other. Lessons to Learn Krista has plenty of lessons to share to other female entrepreneurs from her path as a successful business owner. One of them relates back to avoiding burnout and staying on top of your game. Krista's best practices in this department include things like meditation, exercise, and taking a pontoon boat ride on a lake during a summer's day. She has found that activities like this help her to focus, relax, and center herself, making her more capable of tackling her many responsibilities. On the less relaxing parts of the journey, Krista reminds herself to have fun, be unafraid of difficult conversations, and remain a lifelong learner. The challenges of the day-to-day, paired with the challenges of being a successful entrepreneur, are just a little bit easier when you surround yourself with the right people and stick to being a student of life, for life.

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're doing the news and, as we approach the beginning of season, we have a LOT of news to go over including some of the last HHN news, some major haunt openings and a big anniversary for one of the most important haunted attractions of all time. So, without any further ado, here's a look at what is going on in the haunt industry this past month! This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Conference Reminders A Quick Update on Our Haunt New Haunted Theme Park to Bring Hollywood-styled Chills to Western Pennsylvania (https://www.openpr.com/news/1823625/new-haunted-theme-park-to-bring-hollywood-styled-chills) Scarehouse Announces New Attraction in Strip District (https://www.wtae.com/article/scarehouse-announces-new-attraction-in-strip-district/28689727) Haunted Attraction Company Takes Over Old West Festival (https://www.clermontsun.com/2019/08/09/haunted-attraction-company-takes-over-old-west-festival/) The New "House of 1000 Corpses" Horror Maze Will Be The Scariest Thing Coming To Orlando (https://www.narcity.com/news/us/fl/orlando/universal-orlandos-halloween-horror-nights-has-a-new-maze-titled-house-of-1000-corpses) “Creepshow” Comes To Life At Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” (http://promotehorror.com/2019/08/03/creepshow-comes-to-life-at-universal-studios-hollywoods-halloween-horror-nights/?sfns=mo') An 'Us' Haunted House Is Coming To Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights In 2019 (https://www.bustle.com/p/us-haunted-house-is-coming-to-universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights-in-2019-18559675) New Poster for the Horror-Thriller ‘Haunt’ (https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/cvg1r6/new_poster_for_horrorthriller_haunt_on_halloween/) HAuNTCon Announced Haunters to Watch Award (https://www.hauntcon.com/haunterstowatch) Haunted Attraction Takes Sweat, Tears and a Lot of Blood (https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-et-s4-orlando-haunted-maze-20181003-story.html) Haunted Hills Hospital: Where Scaring Makes a Family (https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/haunted-hills-hospital-where-scaring-makes-a-family/article_1dbe7166-c764-5cd2-bead-5f3dcf09cd96.html) Disney’s Haunted Mansion at 50: The Ghosts Are Still Grinning (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/16/arts/haunted-mansion-disney-anniversary.html) Zombie Skittles Will Finally Arrive This Halloween (https://www.foodandwine.com/news/zombie-skittles-halloween-2019) Conclusions All in all, whether you're a haunt owner or just a haunt lover, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

In this episode, Iman tells Raazia about her experience watching Blackkklansman in theaters and they discuss the current Emmy nominations.

Our Impact speaker this Easter Term will be Reni Eddo-Lodge, whose Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race recently won the 2018 Jhalak Prize for the best book by a British BAME writer. On 16 May 2018, Reni Eddo-Lodge will be in conversation with Heidi Safia Mirza. The event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The conversation will be chaired by Shakira Martin (President, National Union of Students). The event has been added to Facebook, if you'd like to invite friends. ‘I am not racist but...’ : An uncomfortable conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge and Heidi Safia Mirza Never has there been a time when ‘Race’ and racism is so openly talked about and yet its roots so hidden and hard to tackle. The Windrush scandal becomes an administrative botch; Grenfell becomes a privatisation ‘disaster’. Decolonising the curriculum becomes an attack on freedom of speech; the xenophobia that drives Brexit is packaged as rational economic sovereignty. In this post-race, post equality moment defined by colour-blind sentiment (‘we are all the same’) and empty antiracist declarations (‘I am not a racist but’), Reni Eddo-lodge was moved to write her bestselling book – Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Fed up of having to explain her mere existence to soothe the conscience of those who want to feel better about the privileged positions they hold, Reni will continue this difficult conversation with the black feminist scholar Heidi Safia Mirza. Together they ask, How does racism and white privilege manifest itself now? Why has the equality legislation and the diversity industry failed? What is the language of ‘antiracism’ and have we moved from ‘institutional racism’ to ‘unconscious bias'? What clarity does a black feminist intersectional approach bring, and how can we decolonise minds and institutions? About Reni Eddo-Lodge Reni Eddo-Lodge is a London-based, award-winning journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Stylist, Inside Housing, the Pool, Dazed and Confused, and the New Humanist. She is the winner of a Women of the World Bold Moves Award, an MHP 30 to Watch Award and was chosen as one of the Top 30 Young People in Digital Media by the Guardian in 2014. She has also been listed in Elle's 100 Inspirational Women list, and The Root's 30 Black Viral Voices Under 30. She contributed to The Good Immigrant. Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is her first book. It won the 2018 Jhalak Prize, was chosen as Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year and Blackwell's Non-Fiction Book of the Year, was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Orwell Prize and shortlisted for the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Narrative Book of the Year and the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Non-Fiction. About Heidi Safia Mirza Heidi Safia Mirza is Emeritus Professor in Equalities Studies, UCL Institute of Education and visiting Professor of Race, Faith and Culture at Goldsmith’s College, University of London. She is known for her pioneering intersectional research on race, gender and identity in education and has an international reputation for championing equality and human rights for women, black and Muslim young people through educational reform. She is author of several best-selling books including, Black British Feminism and Young Female and Black, which was voted in the BERA top 40 most influential educational studies in Britain. Her forthcoming coedited book is Dismantling Race in Higher Education: Racism, whiteness and decolonising the academy (Palgrave McMillian 2018).

Our CRASSH Impact speaker this Easter Term will be Reni Eddo-Lodge, whose Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race recently won the 2018 Jhalak Prize for the best book by a British BAME writer. On 15 May 2018, Reni Eddo-Lodge will be in conversation with Priyamvada Gopal. The event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The conversation will be chaired by Lola Olufemi (Women's Officer, Cambridge University Students' Union). The event has been added to Facebook, if you'd like to invite friends. For details of Reni Eddo-Lodge's conversation with Heidi Safia Mirza, please click here. About Reni Eddo-Lodge Reni Eddo-Lodge is a London-based, award-winning journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Stylist, Inside Housing, the Pool, Dazed and Confused, and the New Humanist. She is the winner of a Women of the World Bold Moves Award, an MHP 30 to Watch Award and was chosen as one of the Top 30 Young People in Digital Media by the Guardian in 2014. She has also been listed in Elle's 100 Inspirational Women list, and The Root's 30 Black Viral Voices Under 30. She contributed to The Good Immigrant. Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is her first book. It won the 2018 Jhalak Prize, was chosen as Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year and Blackwell's Non-Fiction Book of the Year, was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Orwell Prize and shortlisted for the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Narrative Book of the Year and the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Non-Fiction. About Priyamvada Gopal Priyamvada Gopal is a Reader in Anglophone and Related Literatures at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Churchill College. She is the author of Literary Radicalism in India (Routledge 2005) and The Indian Novel in English: Nation, History and Narration (Oxford 2009). She has written for The Guardian, The Nation, Al-Jazeera, Open: the Magazine and The Hindu among others. She has also participated in programmes with the BBC, NDTV-India, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, National Public Radio and al-Jazeera. Her forthcoming book, Insurgent Empire is due out with Verso in Spring 2019.

Heather Howell’s desire to inspire her children and fear of failure power her in selecting her projects and in growing beverage brands. As director of innovation for Brown-Forman Corporation, Howell is responsible for developing the global portfolio expansion strategy and acts as brand leader for Collingwood, a premium blended Canadian whiskey. Howell joined Brown-Forman in 2015. She previously worked for Rooibee Red Tea, where she served as chief tea officer, CEO and, board member, helping take the organic tea brand from the farmers market to the national market. Howell has been recognized numerous times, including Ernst & Young’s 2013 E.D.G.E. Award, a 2014 Enterprising Woman to Watch Award from Business First, and a 2013 finalist for the Business Leader of the Year Award. She is also president emeritus of the National Association of Women MBAs and serves on the board of Republic Bank. She resides in Louisville with her husband, Dr. Steven Howell, a pediatric eye surgeon, and their two children: son,Teague, and daughter,Juliana. A favorite quote of Heather’s is “You make time for what is important; I will rest when I am in the grave.”

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore (@MayaRockeymoore) leads Global Policy Solutions, a Washington, DC-based policy firm that makes policy work for people and their environments. A former adjunct professor in the Women in Politics Institute at American University, Maya has also served as the vice president of research and programs at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), senior resident scholar at the National Urban League, chief of staff to Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY), professional staff on the House Ways and Means Committee, and as a CBCF legislative fellow in the office of Congressman Melvin Watt (D-NC) among other positions. Maya's areas of expertise include health, social insurance, income security, education, women's issues and youth civic participation. She is the author of The Political Action Handbook: A How to Guide for the Hip-Hop Generation and co-editor of Strengthening Community: Social Insurance in a Diverse America among many other articles and chapters. Rockeymoore serves on the board of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and the National Association of Counties and is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance. The recipient of many honors, she was named an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow in 2004 and is the recipient of Running Start's 2007 Young Women to Watch Award. A regular guest on radio and television shows, Maya has appeared on NPR, CNN, Black Entertainment Television, ABC World News Tonight, Fox News, Al Jazeera and C-SPAN. Her opinions have also been quoted by the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, LA Times, Boston Globe, Black America Web, and Houston Chronicle among other prominent national news sources. In this episode, we discussed: the potential impact of autonomous vehicles on driver jobs. how the impact of autonomous vehicles will affect people of color, particularly men, in the driver job market. policy recommendations for ensuring the downside economics of autonomous vehicles will not disproportionately impact drivers along racial and gender lines. Resources Center for Global Policy Solutions PAPER: Stick Shift: Autonomous Vehicles, Driving Jobs, and the Future of Work by Dr. Algernon Austin, Cherrie Bucknor, Kevin Cashman, and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore (Center for Global Policy Solutions, 2017) Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance   NEWS ROUNDUP The Department of Justice is now officially considering charges against individual members of WikiLeaks. The Obama administration did not press charges against WikiLeaks on First Amendment grounds, saying that WikiLeaks should be considered a news organization. The Trump DOJ is looking to reverse that course. Matt Zapotsky and Ellen Nakashima report in the Washington Post. The FCC deregulated broadcasters and companies offering business data services in orders released during the Commission's open meeting last week. The FCC voted to allow market forces to solely govern the prices for business data services that small businesses, schools, police departments, schools and other organizations pay for data. Democratic Commissioner Mignon Clyburn issued a strong dissent saying it is "one of the worst she has seen in her years at the Commission". The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy opposed the changes, as did the EU ambassador to the U.S., who said the changes would favor U.S. companies in violation of World Trade Organization norms. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and supporters of the rule changes argued the FCC had accumulated plenty of data over the last 12 years to make an informed decision about the BDS rules. And as far as the broadcast rules -- the Commission reinstated the UHF discount allows broadcasters to count only half of viewers who receive tv broadcasts via UHF towards the 39 percent market ownership cap. Amir Nasr has this story in Morning Consult. FCC Chair Ajit Pai has publicly stated that he wants his agency to stay out of the federal government's review of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner. The way to do that is to ensure that no broadcast licenses are at stake, since broadcast licenses are firmly within the FCC's jurisdiction. Well, the FCC last week approved Time Warner's sale of WPCH-TV in Atlanta to Meredith broadcasting, thus removing a broadcast license, but as Jon Brodkin notes in Ars, Time Warner still holds several additional licenses that enable Time Warner to transmit its cable network programming on HBO, CNN and its other properties. At over $2 million, AT&T contributed more than any other company to Trump's transition team.   The FCC is still working on overturning net neutrality, but Ajit Pai reportedly held meetings with several tech companies to get their insights on what revised rules might look like. Last week, Pai spoke with representatives from Facebook, Oracle, Cisco and Intel--Cecilia Kang has more in The New York Times.

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead, interviews Jodie Grenier, Executive Director at Foundation For Women Warriors. Jodie shares the mission of the Foundation for Women Warriors. The Foundation For Women Warriors provides support for women veterans to utilize their strength, resilience and achievements as they transition to civilian life. Jodie discusses the educational, mentoring and hands up programs that the Foundation For Women Warriors provides to our women warriors who have served our country in the military and look forward to civilian life while always retaining their warrior spirit! Jodie began her career in the United States Marine Corps serving with 1st Marine Division, G-2 military intelligence. She deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II as an Intelligence Collections and Watch Chief and was honored with the Navy Commendation, Navy Achievement, and Global War on Terrorism Service, and Iraq Campaign Medals. Jodie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management at the University of San Diego. Jodie is a final nominee for the Woman to Watch Award at our upcoming Women of Influence Awards! As the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, Michelle Bergquist is a passionate advocate for women in business. At Connected Women of Influence, we believe that more women need to lead in business and everything we do is center-focused on designing platforms, programs, connections and collaborative opportunities for b2b women to prosper, succeed and lead the way in business today!

http://theestateattorneyatlanta.com/ Nationally Recognized Atlanta Estate Planning Attorney and best-selling author Shane Smith interviews Ken Stavas of Home Instead Senior Care. Ken has been the owner of Home Instead Senior Care since 1996 servicing over 3,300 clients. With a Master’s Degree in Psychology, he knows how important it is for seniors and their families to have a reliable and trusted resource of affordable home care. Ken has placed particular attention on becoming a trusted provider of comprehensive non-medical home health care for seniors. Throughout his years of service to the seniors, Home Instead Senior Care has received numerous awards such as Cobb Small Business Award, Best Practices Award, Business to Business, and One to Watch Award.​​ - See more at: https://www.homeinstead.com/127/about-us/home-instead-team#sthash.pkT1VSGW.dpuf

Cilene Bosch was born in Brasil, moved to Los Angeles at 4. She moved to Nashville in 1995, where her daughter attended college.  She worked in travel and hospitality, until she worked as marketing manager for Media Play a Big Box multi-entertainment retailer with stores nationwide and handled 11 stores, overseeing marking and promotions. She worked with music labels to drive sales, organized in-store point of purchase displays and events in collaboration with a video company, offering independent artists consignment in a retail environment, featuring a video of artists, looped on a TV near the display of their product. The concept was put in stores in a nine-bank screen display, countrywide. Many indies performed in the stores. Cilene received the Music Woman to Watch Award from Music Woman in Nashville. She founded Women of Music Music of Women (WMMW) that presented concerts, networking, showcases, media, radio play, retail sales of music, when there was no Facebook or YouTube. By connecting with international organization her members received radio play, interviews, and were hightlighted in her monthly newsletter that featured industry experts. In June 2000, she Voice Records became the WMMW record label. With 11 chapters in U.S. cities and abroad, the launch party was hosted at Warner Brothers Headquarters on Music Row. Cilene was Honorary Committee member of Donne de Musica in Rome, Italy, and three WMMW artists participated in their jubilee. Due to her father’s illness, Cilene closed WMMW in 2004, but she remains interested in supporting women in music.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.com Sally Jamara with Traversa Consulting was kind enough to sub for Amy Otto this morning. To learn more about Sally and Traversa Consulting, please go to her website www.traversaconsulting.com. This morning we had a lively roundtable discussion on ways to profit in a down economy. Sally invited Tammy Hurt with Outsource Events and Kristi Atkins with AIM Markeitng Solutions to particpate in the conversation. Tammy Hurt is the Founder and President of Outsource Events, Inc., an event management firm specializing in the logistical planning and execution of executive-level and customer events. As an 18-year veteran of the meeting and event industries, Tammy has built a reputation for organizational excellence and professional integrity. Her experience as an independent planner of corporate meetings, conferences, and events includes managing all aspects of event sponsorships, full-scale corporate meetings and corporate incentive programs. Among her successes are such high-visibility events as Olympics, Super Bowl, US Open, NCAA Men's Final Four, NASCAR, and other events for Fortune 500 corporations. During her distinguished career, Tammy has worked with an impressive array of world-leading venues, resorts and suppliers throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean to deliver outstanding results and positive year-over-year annual growth since the company's inception. Outsource Events is a WBENC, nationally certified, Women"s Business Enterprise. Tammy is the proud recipient of the 2008 - Catalyst Magazine Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Award, which recognizes emerging small business leaders for their high quality leadership, strength, determination, perseverance and, ultimately, success. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy (aka known as the GRAMMY Awards), serves as Second President on the Executive Board of ProWIN (Professional Women's Information Network) and as Strategic Advisor for the Atlanta chapter of Women In Sports and Events (WISE). She is involved in and respected among the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Atlanta Sports Council, Meeting Planners International (MPI), and International Special Events Society (ISES). For more information about Tammy and her firm please go to her website  www.outsourceevents.com. Prior to forming a|i|m MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Kristi Atkins was a Vice President at The GEM Group.  As a founding member of GEM, she was responsible for business development and management of client business.  Her clients included:  UPS, Bank of America, Compaq, General Mills, Sears, Domino's Pizza, GM Racing, ING and SunTrust Banks. Kristi also spent 6 years with Advantage International (now Octagon).  While at Advantage, she managed the Sara Lee Olympic account (Champion, L'eggs and Hanes brands), the global sponsorships for MasterCard International and Girl Scouts of America. She has extensive expertise in Olympics, motorsports, golf and soccer.  This experience includes:  sponsorship identification, strategy development, sponsorship negotiation, asset integration and tracking of sponsorship effectiveness. For more information about Kristi and her firm please go to her website www.aimmarketingsolutions.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

An interview with director and screenwriter So Yong Kim and screenwriter Bradley Rust Gray directors of In Between Days. Winner of Los Angeles Film Critics Association Independent / Experimental Film and Video Award and Independent Spirit Someone to Watch Award, In Between Days follows a Korean immigrant as she falls in love with her best friend while navigating her way through the challenges of living in a new country.