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Host Dana Barrett Interviews Central Atlanta Progress Members About Iconic Atlanta Buildings

October 8, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Good Morning Atlanta

Host Dana Barrett Interviews Central Atlanta Progress Members About Iconic Atlanta Buildings

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Hmmm... where is this guy going? (Or not going?)

For co-host Elizabeth Gordon’s final week on the road, Dana Barrett is joined by fill-in co-host and Membership Manager at Central Atlanta Progress, Dan Williams.

Dan and Dana discuss the headlines and are joined by Central Atlanta progress members Jeremy Coppels from Boxer Property and Sarah-Elizabeth Langford of National Church Residences.

The group talked about what is happening with a couple of iconic Atlanta buildings, The Hurt Building and The Imperial Hotel. Boxer Property is now leasing upgrading and leasing office space in The Hurt Building and National Church Residences is about to start renovating and upgrading the old Imperial Hotel building to create a very upscale and safe solution for Atlanta’s homeless who are in need of services.

Interesting sign position... but I'd like to sit, please!

In addition we discussed a couple of odd happenings around town. See photos included here – and listen in to find out what the heck is going on!

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley, Gene Hammett and Jewel Anderson

October 3, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Good Morning Atlanta

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley, Gene Hammett and Jewel Anderson

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Peter Ashley is back for a second week of fill-in co-host duties while regular co-host and change management consultant Elizabeth Gordon continues to consult in Singapore. He joins regular show co-host Dana Barrett for a review of the business headlines and a lively discussion about the challenges of growing your business.

Guests this week are Business Coach, Gene Hammett from Core Elevation and Jewel Anderson from Under 30 Following the Vision. Gene shared his personal story of succeeding, failing spectacularly and then pulling himself back up by the bootstraps. It’s a compelling story that you’ll want to hear!

Gene also explained the difference between coaching, consulting and training and talked about how coaching helps you get to the solutions yourself rather than “telling you what to do” and he noted that when you figure it out for yourself, you’re more likely to follow through and make real progress. He clearly has a unique coaching style and a passion for the work he is doing that you’ll hear throughout the show.

Jewel talked about her new non-profit venture Under 30 Following The Vision and talked about her desire to help young entrepreneurs get both exposure and funding. She explained the scholarship program, talked about the three finalists and shared her vision for the organization going forward!

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley & Larry White to Discuss Crowd Funding

September 18, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Good Morning Atlanta

Host Dana Barrett is joined by Peter Ashley & Larry White to Discuss Crowd Funding

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Filling in for Elizabeth Gordon, who is consulting in Singapore, Peter Ashley joins regular show co-host Dana Barrett for a review of the business headlines and a lively discussion about crowd funding with The Ritz Group CEO Larry White.

The three dish about internet radio via the TuneIn App for Androids and iPhones, puzzle over deck chair hogs on Carnival Cruises, and come up with hottest new business idea this side of Legoland.

Then they get serious and talk about crowd funding… what it is, who it works for, and how it works in concert with more traditional funding methods. Larry shares how a start-up that has proven they have an interesting concept by raising money through crowd funding is going to be that much more attractive to an angel investor, or venture capital group that they may meet through an organization like The Ritz Group.

Tune in for the best business chat in the Southeast!

George McKerrow, CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill

September 7, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Southern Hospitality

George McKerrow, CEO of Ted's Montana Grill

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This week on Southern Hospitality, George McKerrow, Jr., CEO and co-founder of Ted’s Montana Grill joins Elizabeth and I in the studio to talk about the story behind Ted’s Montana Grill.

George talked about some of the trends in restaurants now, like “farm to table” and the idea that good restaurants have been doing that all along just without the buzz words. He also talked about the health benefits of bison (who knew it was better for you than salmon? Not me!!) And that women should really be eating more bison — high in anti-oxidants, omega 3’s, etc, etc… (again… who knew?)

When we talked about the manly decor at Ted’s Montana Grill, George said he very much wanted women to feel at home there and explained where the ideas behind the decor came from. I think we coined a new term when I suggested that it was better to have manly decor than “foofy-doofy-girly-whirly” decor. I mean, let’s face it, women will eat in a manly restaurant, or watch an action flick or a mixed-martial arts battle, but it’s much harder to convince a manly man to drink tea with his pinky out or watch a romantic movie, right?

So tune in for some laughs, find out where Ted hangs out, and learn more about this wonderfully innovative group of restaurants! (Paper straws… very cool).

— Dana Barrett

Co-Host, Southern Hospitality

PS – Elizabeth and I wandered over to the downtown location of Ted’s Montana Grill for lunch after the interview and I had my first ever bison burger… guilt free and very yummy!

ProWin Special featuring Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen & Lorikay Stone

August 26, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Chic Perspectives

ProWin Special featuring Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen & Lorikay Stone

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In this special ProWIN edition of Chic Perspectives, Host Dana Barrett interviewed Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen and Lorikay Stone.

Sandy talked about her business, Pearlworks, and talked about the importance of developing your jewelry style and having a great jewelry wardrobe. Â To learn more about Sandy and Pearlworks go to www.PearlWorks.net.

Lorna Ramussen, an independent associate for LegalShield discussed the advantage of having a team of lawyers at your disposal for as low as $17/month! Â To learn more about LegalSheild, go to http://www.More4SmallBiz.com.

And last but not least, Lorikay Stone talked about her photography business and how developing your professional image on websites and social media with a snapshot of you on your vacation or cropped from a family photo is NOT the way to go. Â Professional headshots are affordable and critical in today’s marketplace and Lorikay works with her clients to get the best look to market themselves and their business. Â To learn more about Lorikay Photography go to http://LorikayPhotography.com

And of course, you’ll want to listen to the interview for some additional insights into online dating, jewelry for a cause and the easiest way to get out of a traffic ticket!

Legacy Property Group’s Mike Hanmer & Glenn Hotel GM Wayne Cannon

August 17, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Southern Hospitality

Legacy Property Group's Mike Hanmer & Glenn Hotel GM Wayne Cannon

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This week on Southern Hospitality, Dana and Elizabeth were joined by Mike Hanmer, Director of Sales for Legacy Property Group’s Hospitality & Restaurant Divisions and Wayne Cannon, General Manager of the Glenn Hotel, one of Legacy Group’s properties.

Mike gave us an overview of the restaurants owned (or managed) by Legacy including Der Biergarten, Max’s Coal Oven Pizza, STATS, Glenn’s Kitchen, Skylounge, Legal Sea Foods, Peasant Bistro, Marlow’s Tavern, and Ruth’s Chris. He also shared some exciting news about two new Legacy restaurants planning to open in the heart of Midtown this September, the Olmsted and Article 14.

Mike also talked about the companies hotel properties, and Wayne discussed the unique features of the historic, boutique Glenn Hotel and it’s food and beverage offerings, the Glenn Kitchen and the Skylounge.

Tune in to get all the details of the new and existing properties, to hear about some of the upcoming special events, yummy food and drink options and to figure out where your next stay-cation or company event will be!

Career Transitions for Athletes: Former NFL athletes, and Georgia Tech Coach in the house!

June 20, 2012 by showbizatlanta

Career Advancement Radio

Career Transitions for Athletes: Former NFL athletes, and Georgia Tech Coach in the house!

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Monday, June 18, 2012 on Career Advancement Radio welcomed guests Louis Cooper former NFL Linebacker, Dez White former NFL Wide Receiver and Atlanta Falcons, as well as Darryl LaBarrie, Georgia State University basketball coaching staff. The show’s incredible line-up of athletic talent discussed the business of pro and college athletics including tips for career transitions. The guest shared their success stories both during and after their professional and college careers with Dr. Carroll including what they were up to now.

Alexander Louis Cooper native of Marion, South Carolina is a former American football wide linebacker in the National Football League. He played in the NFL from 1985–1993, mainly for the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by Miami Dolphins, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Western Carolina University. He coached at Marion High School and South Florence High School as a track and football coach. He currently works as a football marketing, sales, and talent consultant. Louis has worn several major talent hats since his days in the NFL including Investment Advisor, coach, business advisor and leader. Louis can be reached at alcoper115@msn.com

Edward Dezmon White is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. White a former Atlanta Falcons was originally selected in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears before coming with Atlanta Falcons. Dez was talented receiver who returned to the city where he attended college (Georgia Tech). He started for three seasons in Chicago, lining up opposite Pro Bowler Marty Booker…Finished second on the Bears in both yards and receptions for three seasons, averaging 48 receptions and 556 yards a season during that span…Had career bests in receptions (51), receiving yards (656) and touchdowns (4) in 2002.

Dez is owner/trainer at The Body Firm: Atlanta’s Premier Fitness Training. The Body Firm is the hottest new thing in personal training. In our program you will learn training techniques from Boot Camp, Yoga, Cycling, Track and Field, Distance Running, Plyometrics, Core Training, Abs, Resistance Bands, Weight Lifting, Aerobics and Kick Boxing among others. Dez can be reached at dezwhite1@gmail.com or dezwhite@bodyfirm.com website: www.bodyfirm.com

Darryl LaBarrie, a former Georgia Tech assistant coach with Atlanta roots, spent the past two seasons on the staff at Georgia Tech under Paul Hewitt, where he worked on recruiting and with the perimeter players. In his first season with the Yellow Jackets, LaBarrie helped lead Tech a 23-13 record and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tech nearly won the ACC Tournament, falling to Duke, 65-61 in the championship. A native of Decatur, Ga., LaBarrie was named first-team all-state and Dekalb County Player-of-the-Year as a senior when he led Tucker High School to a state title. He played with former Panther great Shernard Long, forming one of the most formidable tandems in Georgia.

This past season, LaBarrie continued to oversee the development of Iman Shumpert, who led the Yellow Jackets in scoring, rebounds and assists and was named to the All-ACC Second Team as well as the conference’s all-defensive team.

Prior to his stint with the Yellow Jackets, LaBarrie spent two seasons as an assistant coach at East Carolina. LaBarrie helped the Pirates produce the top two three-point shooting seasons in school history and ranked first or second in Conference USA in that category in his two seasons. During the 2008-09 season, ECU made a school-record 261 treys, breaking the mark established the previous year. Darryl can be reached at athdal@langate.gsu.edu or 404.413.4055.

Affix Music Puts Urban Music on Film (and TV too!)

June 5, 2012 by showbizatlanta

ShowBiz Atlanta

Affix Music Puts Urban Music on Film (and TV too!)

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Simon Horrocks, the Co-Founder of Affix Music, an Atlanta-based music licensing company specializing in placing quality independent Urban Music in Television, Film, Advertising, Games and Digital Media, joined me in the studio recently to talk about his career in music, and how Affix Music came to be.

Wanna be inspired, get a laugh or two AND learn some trivia? You’ll want to check out this interview. Did you know that there are only 2 movies – after movies had sound – that did NOT have music in them? I didn’t. Take a guess and then listen to the interview to see if you’re right!

Writer, Actor, Producer Dorian Santiago on Life and Other Stuff…

May 10, 2012 by showbizatlanta

ShowBiz Atlanta

Writer, Actor, Producer Dorian Santiago on Life and Other Stuff...

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Dorian Santiago is writing, directing, producing and acting. He’s a regular renaissance man – so it was great to have him in the studio to talk about everything from tattoos to acting in everyday life to “make-you-a-star” scams to his web series Eeazy with Benny-Demus.