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Don Johnson, of Brentwood Hospice, and Vicka Brown of Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation

February 23, 2012 by angishields

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Don Johnson, of Brentwood Hospice, and Vicka Brown of Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation

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Don Johnson’s path to his position at Brentwood Hospice as the Spiritual Care Coordinator has been an eclectic one. After beginning his training for the Priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church, he switched directions. He became a Methodist Minister, pastoring five different United Methodist Churches. Though he loved being a pastor, Don felt a call to work in an area that was more intimate. In addition to working the streets of Dallas’ inner city, he also started working with the terminally ill. Today, Don works to provide pastoral care to those dealing with imminently terminal illnesses. If you would like to contact Don or Brentwood hospice, call 877-388-2304 or visit www.brentwoodhospice.com.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Vicka Brown was destined to work with Seniors from an early age. Her mother worked in healthcare with Seniors, and Vicka worked along side her as a youth. In 1998, Vicka moved to Atlanta, and found a job with Cypress Health Group, a premier post-acute care and senior housing management company. Though she went on hiatus twice, she kept coming back to Cypress. Though she has held a number of positions during her tenure with Cypress, today she is the Director of Public Relations at Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation, and adores her job. She is thrilled with the very capable staff, and loves the interaction she has with both current and prospective residents.

Vicka tells us that Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation is a family-oriented community in the heart of downtown Woodstock. They pride themselves on serving families in a friendly and open environment, maintaining relationships with families over a period of years. Stop by for a tour at 105 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. Or visit them on the web at www.cypresshealthgroup.com, or call them at 770-926-0016.

We want to thank Griswold Special Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Special Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta for 20 years.

The X Factor: Take it to the next level. – David Miska

February 23, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: Take it to the next level. – David Miska

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David Miska, director of Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta is a firm believer in striving for excellence. Do not just settle for simply knowing what you know and doing what you do. Develop good work ethics and be an influence on others instead of being a leech. Don’t be contented of just delivering what is expected of you; take it to the next step. And once you’ve exceeded expectations, go back and review where you can course-correct next time. Share your experiences. Do not be embarrassed by your failures but in turn mentor others so they do not make the same mistakes.

Keith Nabb – Owner of Advocate Financial Group, LLC

February 23, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Keith Nabb - Owner of Advocate Financial Group, LLC

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Advocate Financial is a 200 Office Affiliate. Tune in to hear Dr. Alan Urech and Keith Nabb talk about general healthcare, life insurance, DOA, and other issues vitally important to small businesses! Keith talks at length about how companies can structure their employees benefit plans to maximize savings so that money can be put toward marketing, consulting, and other business expenses. Another main topic of discussion is the increasing focus by the federal government on the insurance industry. Advocate Financial’s website can be found here.

David Miska, Director of Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Marietta joins Inside the Winners’ Circle

February 23, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

David Miska, Director of Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Marietta joins Inside the Winners' Circle

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David Miska is director of Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics site in Marietta, Ga. In this role, Miska has overall responsibility for all ESH programs and compliance activities in Marietta, which includes site environmental programs, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and customer compliance, health and wellness and worker’s compensation. Miska also provides ESH support to ensure ESH-compliant programs at the Meridian, Miss., and Clarksburg, W.Va., plants. Miska came to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in 2011 and has worked for Lockheed Martin in different capacities since 1994. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Fire and Safety Engineering with a minor in Environmental Health and his master’s degree in Safety Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Miska also is a former volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician.

The X Factor: Set goals & have fun! – David Coucheron

February 23, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: Set goals & have fun! – David Coucheron

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron encourages us to realize & analyze where we want to be and work very systematically in that direction. But at the same time, work for something that we love to do. That way, you have fun while doing what you love most and it doesn’t feel like work. Always strive to find ways to enjoy whatever it is that you do.

The charming concertmaster, David Coucheron of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Inside the Winners’ Circle

February 23, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The charming concertmaster, David Coucheron of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Inside the Winners' Circle

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Originally from Oslo, Norway, Concertmaster David Coucheron began playing violin at the age of three. Mr. Coucheron joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as Concertmaster in September 2010.

Mr. Coucheron earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music, his Master of Music from the Juilliard School, and his Master of Musical Performance from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with teachers including Igor Ozim, Aaron Rosand, Lewis Kaplan, and David Takeno.

Throughout his career, Mr. Coucheron has worked with conductors such as Robert Spano, Alan Gilbert, Michael Tilson Thomas, Simon Rattle, Mstislav Rostropovich, David Zinman, Roger Norrington, Simone Young, and Charles Dutoit, and performed as a soloist with orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (Maxim Vengerov conducting), the Sendai Symphony Orchestra, the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. He has played solo recitals at the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall (London), the Kennedy Center, the Olympic Winter Games (Salt Lake City, Utah), as well as in Beograd, Serbia, and Shanghai, China. Mr. Coucheron’s chamber music performances have included appearances at Suntory Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, and Alice Tully Hall. His recordings with sister, and pianist, Julie Coucheron, include “David and Julie” (Naxos/Mudi), and “Debut” (Naxos). Some of his awards and recognitions are first prize at the Concorso Internazionale di Musica “Citta di Pinerolo” Competition in 2009 (Turin, Italy), first prize at The Princess Astrid Competition in 2002 (Trondheim, Norway), and Third Prize at the Manchester International Violin Competition in 2005 (Manchester, U.K.).

Mr. Coucheron plays a 1725 Stradivarius.

This Inside the Winners’ Circle special presentation also features , for the first time, two guests co-hosts, Joyce’s son Alex Bone & good buddy Brett Jones. They ask David the questions sent in by the 6^th grade orchestra students of Pinckneyville Middle School under the tutelage of the school’s Orchestra Director Lauren Pittman.

Rahim Charania, CEO of American Fueling Systems on C-Suite Exclusives

February 22, 2012 by angishields

C-Suite Exclusives

Rahim Charania, CEO of American Fueling Systems on C-Suite Exclusives

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Rahim Charania joined us in the studio to talk about his leadership experience as the CEO of American Fueling Systems. Mr. Charania has in depth knowledge of business management, strategic planning, finance, and sales and has used this knowledge to raise over $120 million dollars for new ventures throughout his career.

His extensive knowledge of the fueling industry comes from his investments in a number of fueling stations along with his many advisory roles to fuel delivery servicers. He has managed large executive teams and worked alongside multiple stakeholders including, investors, large clients and vendors in order to align the global vision behind the venture.

Over the past 6 years Mr. Charania has been President of CGC Global, an investment and advisory group which advised on and participated in the acquisition, development or sale of over $12 million in fueling stations along with other asset classes. Before that he helped raise revenues and increase investor returns at BCIR and Millennium Group of Partners by delivering efficient operations and requiring a strong focus on shareholder value by his entire organization.

He has proven results in the fields of private equity investments, business advisory, and real estate. Through his investments and business networks in the fuel sales industry, Mr. Charania saw a glaring need for cheaper and cleaner fuel in transportation; with that in mind he organized and formed American Fueling Systems.

In this interview Rahim talks in-depth about his experience in creating and managing ventures which produce profitable returns for investors and customers, and the company’s plan to set aside $1,000,000 to fund a Cooperative Agreement (CA) with Fleet Companies to provide fleet owners with a detailed alternative fuel feasibility study specific to their fleet operations so that they can get those questions answered with a detailed plan on how to make the transition.

Find out more about American Fueling Systems at www.americanfuelingsystems.com

TAG Entertainment Society: Not Just for Techies!

February 22, 2012 by angishields

ShowBiz Atlanta

TAG Entertainment Society: Not Just for Techies!

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Audra Browing, Chair of the TAG Entertainment Society, and Rohan Crawford, a TAG Entertainment Society member whose focus is on the financial side of media and entertainment joined host Dana Barrett in-studio to talk about the what the TAG Entertainment Society has to offer all media professionals. They also discussed the past, present and future of the entertainment industry in Atlanta and why Atlanta is quickly becoming THE place to be.

About the TAG Entertainment Society:

TAG Entertainment Society helps companies embrace convergence, learn about the latest trends, and find investors interested in helping them grow. Anyone looking to create content, deliver or consume online entertainment will find membership in TAG Entertainment very helpful. We discuss emerging technologies, new business models, bilateral investments and distribution opportunities.

Executhink- Mark Yaphe and Dr. Avner Stern.

February 22, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Executhink- Mark Yaphe and Dr. Avner Stern.

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Mark is the co-founder and CEO of ExecuThink. ExecuThink helps professionals achieve peak brain performance, as well as reverse the effects of normal age-related cognitive decline, by delivering unique coach-led and scientifically proven programs to both individuals and corporate customers.

Mark brings 20 years of marketing and business development experience from the Telecom and Technology industries, including serving in executive and leadership positions at Redknee Solutions, Glenayre Electronics, Lucent Technologies and AT&T.

In these roles, Mark has led efforts to open new markets in Asia, Africa and Europe, has created market-leading and award-winning new customer innovations, forged strategic partnerships with leading companies such as Huawei and Microsoft, while staying focused on rapidly evolving customer and market needs.

Dr. Avner Stern is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of ExecuThink.

For more than three decades as a psychologist, Avner has served as an educator, clinician and consultant, specializing in the evaluation of attention deficit and learning disorders in children, adolescents and adults. He has consulted in the areas of human resource selection of executives and security personnel. He currently serves as a consultant and reviewer to state professional licensing boards.

Avner helped to pioneer cognitive training in the U.S, and is now one of the nation’s most experienced clinicians in that field. Avner supervises all ExecuThink brain training to ensure that clients receive maximum benefit from the program.