Karen Walters, Human Resources Consultant and Founder of Beyond Culture

September 6, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Karen Walters, Human Resources Consultant and Founder of Beyond Culture

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Karen Walters/Beyond Culture

Karen Walters is a full-service Human Resources Consultant and the Founder of Beyond Culture. She has spent decades inspiring teams and helping leaders to cultivate cultures that achieve results beyond what seem possible. She has worked in multiple industries including IT, retail, non-profit, hospitality, and sports & entertainment, most recently providing human resource support to the Arthur Blank-owned Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Atlanta United Soccer Team. She enjoys sharing the deep, rich wisdom she has gained from some of the most mind-blowingly and awesome organizations on the planet. It’s her pleasure to help you create a Beyond Culture!

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Hosted by Amanda Pearch

Welcome to Creative News

August 30, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Creative News

Welcome to Creative News

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Creative Corner featuring Tojuan Hawkins

A versatile Art Program allows artists to express themselves through numerous types of mediums. Many of the masterpieces created at Creative Enterprises have been displayed and sold at art galleries, libraries, and local community events.

Art for Sale: Many of the masterpieces created by their artists are for sale. You can see them displayed throughout campus buildings and grounds, including the Greenhouse and Community Garden.

Donate: Supplies are needed to help support individuals that choose to explore their creativity through art expression. For a list of common items, please see our Art Department Wish List.

Creative Enterprises was Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program in 1979, they provide employment opportunities along with social and life skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is accomplished through on- and off-site work training, job placement assistance, educational programs, community involvement events, and a variety of additional resources.

This episode we hear from Leigh McIntosh, CEO of Creative Enterprises, Klien Chambliss, Employment Services Coordinator, and Tojuaqn Hawkins, Client

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Creative Partner- Amanda Pearch

The War Around Us

August 19, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

The War Around Us

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Note from Brian:

Welcome to “The Great Awareness” podcast, focused on helping
Christians make sense of this world we are in. The goal is to encourage, but never at the expense of truth. We will take the truth found in Scripture and apply it to the real spiritual battles going on today. Ignoring pre-conceived beliefs, we will look at, actions-what is really going on, then use this truth of Scripture to accurately discern the times and how to respond.

John 8:32

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free”.
This is what we are going to attempt to do with each podcast, get to the truth, so we can live as we have been called.

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The Great Awareness

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Georgia State House Rep. Carter Barrett on FOCO Talks

August 18, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

FoCo Talks

Georgia State House Rep. Carter Barrett on FOCO Talks

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Georgia State Rep. Carter Barrett and James McCoy, Forsyth County Chamber President & CEO

Since the inception of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in 1954, the purpose has remained the same; increase prosperity and promote and better community life for all. Our organization continues to be the leader in economic development, advocacy on issues of interest to business and engaging business leaders to ensure the long-term economic health of our community.

Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia are consistently ranked among the most desirable communities in the nation. World class schools, nationally recognized parks, over 200 miles of lake shoreline, the lowest property taxes in the region and a vibrant business community are the primary factors that earn the community accolades year after year.

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“FOCO Talks” is presented by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Valencia Giles, Director and Owner of Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music

August 9, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Valencia Giles, Director and Owner of Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Valencia Giles/Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music

At the age of 7, Valencia’s father gave Valencia her first piano. She was so excited and enjoyed piano lessons like a little girl with a brand new doll. Little did she know the impact this gift would have on her life. Her elementary years were filled with music. By middle school, her second choice of instrument was the flute. Looking back, she realized that each band director in middle school, high school, and college appointed her as the director’s assistant. This path led her to the position she has today.

As the Director of the Lawrencevile-Suwanee School of Music (LSSM), she finds that her passion for teaching, assisting, and helping students has only grown. She loves what she does and she has a vision for every student who walks in the door. She is committed to making sure their musical beginning is filled with fun, quality instruction, and care. She is committed to hiring teachers that
are committed to the same goals of excellence.

Graduating with honors from Alabama A&M University with a double major in flute and piano was intense and rewarding. She is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). She is the author of “Beaker’s House of Music,” a note theory curriculum; a recording artist for kids, and a composer. She is also a wife and mother of 3 wonderful children.

CLICK HERE to watch the video on YouTube.

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Hosted by Amanda Pearch

Georgia Festival of Trees

August 5, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Georgia Festival of Trees

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“Chasing Excellence” is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm”. Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys.

This episode features Angi Ulibarri, Executive Director of the Georgia Festival of Trees.

Visit www.gafestivaloftrees.org

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Cachet Corporate Gift Services

Host Cathy Hogan

Cathy is an expert in design and marketing. She has won numerous awards as a gift designer, writer, instructor and trainer in the gift industry. Her award-winning design team specializes in unique creations. Her experience allows her to highlight a multitude of interesting professionals and share their stories with YOU!

Do you have a story that is worth sharing?

Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Karen Zapp, Financial Educator for HowMoneyWorks

August 2, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Karen Zapp, Financial Educator for HowMoneyWorks

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Karen Zapp/HowMoneyWorks

Karen Zappe is a Financial Educator for HowMoneyWorks. She’s also a former Naval Officer and she had a long career in engineering.

HowMoneyWorks teaches people how money really works because it’s not being taught in schools. Understanding how money works – the basics of personal finance – is an essential life skill that everyone needs each and every day. They teach the WHAT and the HOW so your families, friends, neighbors, and communities can be financially literate and not simply educated. They teach from the book, How Money Works – Stop Being a Sucker. It’s the top-selling book on personal finance since 2020. It’s been featured on national TV over 370 time (plus radio, web media, and more) and seen by over 125 million viewers on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNBC, etc. HowMoneyWorks’ crusade is to erase financial illiteracy, because the less you know… the more the finance industry makes.

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Hosted by Amanda Pearch

Produced by Dan Braverman

The Secret to Thriving as a Christian

July 31, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

The Secret to Thriving as a Christian

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Note from Brian:

John 8:32

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free”.
This is what we are going to attempt to do with each podcast, get to the truth, so we can live as we have been called.

SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your Podcasts to enjoy all past and future episodes

The Great Awareness

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Amber Baird, Principal and Co-Founder of McLaren Accord Consulting

July 26, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Amber Baird, Principal and Co-Founder of McLaren Accord Consulting

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Amber Baird/McLaren Accord Consulting

With over 15 years of experience in product marketing, strategy, and consulting, Amber Baird excels in transforming positive customer experiences into tangible business growth. Having served in leadership roles in several consulting firms and in corporate America, Amber brings a unique perspective on what drives success. As Head of Product Marketing & Strategy at Ware2Go, a UPS-backed logistics and technology start-up, Amber maximized growth and market penetration through customer-focused strategies and innovative go-to-market initiatives.

Now, as Principal and co-founder of McLaren Accord Consulting, Amber specializes in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution. She prioritizes open communication and strong relationships to ensure alignment from C-suite executives to frontline teams, delivering practical and impactful results. Her customer-centric approach combines analytical thinking with a human touch, essential for sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape.

Outside of work, Amber finds inspiration exploring Atlanta’s mountain trails and planning travel adventures with her husband. Their 2 cats must sadly remain at home. Balancing professional dedication and personal creativity fuels her ability to think outside the box and drive exceptional business outcomes.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Hosted by Amanda Pearch

Produced by Dan Braverman