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Care for Caregivers of Special Needs Children, with Stacy Georges, Special Needs Respite

July 31, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Care for Caregivers of Special Needs Children, with Stacy Georges, Special Needs Respite

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 685)

Stacy Georges, Founder of Special Needs Respite, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio discussing the care for caregivers that her nonprofit offers. She talked with host John Ray about the needs of caregivers who have children who need round-the-clock care. Stacy shared stories of families who have benefitted from having care so they can take a break, what happens when parents don’t get a break, adult special needs children, coming events, and more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Special Needs Respite

Respite care is a form of short-term substitute care for children with special needs, be it mental, emotional, or physical, and is provided by someone other than parents or the usual 24/7 caretakers of the child. It gives parents a break from their exhausting job.

As a group, parents of special needs children are more stressed, and even more at risk for divorce, or worse. Also, according to ARCH National Respite network, three-fifths of family caregivers age 19-64 surveyed recently by the Commonwealth Fund reported fair or poor health, one or more chronic conditions, or a disability, compared with only one-third of non-caregivers.

Respite is something that parents of special needs children desperately need. Although programs in Georgia exist to help these parents, such as the NOW waiver, there is a very long waiting list and very little money available. Many families, as a result, don’t have funds available for such an essential service, putting a strain on them physically, emotionally, and financially.

Special Needs Respite helps bridge the existing funding gap that many parents have when trying to get childcare for their special needs child. They can provide funds that will pay qualified caregivers to care for these children when no other way to pay is available to the parents.

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Stacy Georges, Founder, Special Needs Respite

Stacy Georges has been serving the disability community for 32 Years. The last 15 years have been focused on serving families here in Metro Atlanta. Even in a densely populated area such as Metro Atlanta, there are families isolated and decimated due to their children’s special needs. This results in loss if hope, and frequently ends in murder suicide. These are the families we can give hope.

Stacy holds a B. A. in Therapeutic Recreation from Purdue University. Becoming a parent was her real education with all its challenges, and especially interacting with parents who had even more challenges with children with special needs. Founder of YourRespite special needs child care, Stacy started Special Needs Respite to help meet the needs of even more parents of children living with special needs.

She is available for speaking engagements to churches and civic groups to further the community understanding of how to minister to Special Needs families.

Stacy and her husband, Tom, reside in Roswell, GA.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is Respite?
Why is Respite important?
What happens when parents DON’T get Respite?
Shouldn’t my Taxes pay for this service?
How can we help?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Managing Change, with Teresa Caro, Liminist

July 26, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Managing Change, with Teresa Caro, Liminist

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 683)

Teresa Caro, Founder of Liminist, joined host John Ray to chat about her innovative approach to executive coaching that helps both executives and companies manage change. Teresa discussed how Liminist got started, defined the term “liminal state” and shared ways to navigate it, talked about the importance of perspective transformation, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Through executive coaching, Liminist seeks to create a world where having a transformative mindset is valued over all other skillsets. By embracing the liminal state, they empower leaders and service-based organizations to navigate change, foster innovation, and achieve success.

Their holistic approach to coaching addresses the operational aspects and also the human dynamics that drive success. From navigating complexities to unleashing the creative genius within, Liminist partners with you to create an agile, innovative, and high-performance culture.

Led by their Chief Liminist, Teresa Caro, along with hand-selected partners, they have a proven track record in driving results, fostering innovation, and building cohesive teams, making them a standout option in guiding organizations through change and unlocking your true potential.

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Teresa Caro, Chief Liminist, Liminist

Teresa Caro Liminist — **Teresa Caro, Liminist**

As a seasoned marketing executive, Teresa Caro has helped many organizations navigate transitions and transformations and achieve lofty goals such as being acquired, exponentially increasing shareholder value, or transforming from a traditional organization to a digital one. Today, as Chief Liminist, strategic advisor, and executive coach, Teresa helps people and organizations master the “art of the pivot,” embrace change and achieve audacious goals.

If you would like to talk more about this podcast or coaching services for marketers, feel free to set up a time with Teresa on Calendly.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Can you share with us the story behind the creation of Liminist and how it has evolved to become a transformative force in the world of leadership coaching?
What is the essence of Liminist and why is perspective transformation so significant in driving organizational success?
In a recent LinkedIn article, you mention the power of a liminal state combined with a transformational mindset. Can you elaborate on how these two elements work together to unlock an organization’s true potential?
For visionary leaders who are seeking to navigate organizational change, what specific insights or strategies does Liminist offer to help them overcome challenges and drive innovation?
How does Liminist differentiate itself from other leadership coaching approaches in the industry? What sets it apart?
In your article, you mention the boundless creativity and growth potential that can be unlocked through perspective transformation. Can you provide some practical guidance or tips for leaders who want to tap into these qualities within their own organizations?
Finally, what is your vision for the future of Liminist? How do you see it continuing to make a positive impact in the realm of leadership coaching and organizational transformation?

Nonprofit Fundraising, with Mark Wilkison and Wes Wicker, Columns Fundraising Consulting

July 19, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Nonprofit Fundraising, with Mark Wilkison and Wes Wicker, Columns Fundraising Consulting

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 682)

Mark Wilkison and Wes Wicker, both partners and principals at Columns Fundraising Consulting joined host John Ray to chat about nonprofits and nonprofit fundraising. They discussed the needs they see when they engage with a client, some of the common issues nonprofits face, the state of giving in the current economic climate, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Columns is a strategic business and organizational development firm comprised of seasoned executive level professionals with first-hand experience in non-profit organizations and private sector businesses. Their expertise provides the ability to quickly assess clients’ challenges and opportunities, develop and execute customized solutions, and deliver exceptional results.

With a specialized focus on healthcare, higher-education, health, and human services, independent schools, membership-based and fraternal organizations, community foundations, and associations, they design and activate strategic plans, including capital campaigns, sustainable major giving programs, and feasibility studies across a wide-range of clients.

Columns’ integrated services include c-suite executive level search, interim advancement staffing, non-profit merger facilitation, brand positioning, marketing and communication plans, public-private partnerships, nonprofit fundraising, and grant writing as well as leadership coaching and training for boards, executives, and middle management staff, including front line sales teams, development officers and volunteers.

Unlike other firms where senior executives focus on acquiring clients but are not engaged in providing day-to-day service, Columns clients always have senior executives intimately engaged in plan execution. They’ve walked in your shoes, so they have the knowledge and experience to accelerate and drive completion of your business objectives by providing the leadership and resources required to achieve your goals.

Your mission is to change the lives of those you serve. Their mission is to support you in that important work.

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Mark Wilkison, Principal and Partner,

Mark has extensive expertise in major gifts, planned giving, feasibility studies, execution of capital campaigns, strategic planning and visioning for organizations, and executive search.

A graduate of the University of Vermont, Mark has more than 35 years of consulting and fundraising experience, including serving as Vice President – Development for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Chief Development Officer at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Chief Development Officer for the International Life Sciences Institute, and as Executive Vice President of Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. Mark’s additional Phi Gam work included serving as a Field Secretary for the Fraternity and as Director of Graduate Services.

He has served as President of the Atlanta Peachtree Rotary Club, and has also been involved with Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC), Georgia Association of Development Professionals (GADP), and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP).

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Shari, and his two grown children, and playing an occasional round of golf.

Wesley K. Wicker, Ed.D., Principal and Partner,

Wes has more than thirty years of experience in higher education and development, and nine years as a non-profit consultant. Wicker began his career in Admissions, and then in Alumni Affairs at Georgia Southwestern State University. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia, and as Vice President of Advancement at Kennesaw State University, and concurrently as Executive Director of the KSU Foundation. He also served as Vice President of Major Gifts for United Way of Metro Atlanta and held a similar position with United Way of Central Indiana (Indianapolis).

Wes has a B.A. in History from the University of Alabama, an M.Ed. in History from Georgia Southwestern State University and an Ed.D. from the University of Georgia in Higher Education Administration.

Wicker has served on the boards of the Fulton County Schools Foundation, the Georgia Planned Giving Council, United Community Bank of Marietta, and the Georgia Education Advancement Conference. He served as the Senior Director and later as President of the Theta Chi National Fraternity Foundation. He currently serves as President of the Norwich Housing Corporation. Wicker is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus of Theta Chi. Wes and his wife, Kay, have two adult daughters, and live in Big Canoe, GA.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Tell us a little bit about your company?
Given the economy, what is the state of philanthropy and nonprofit fundraising in the United States right now?
How does charitable giving in Georgia compare to charitable giving across the country?
With government playing a larger role in funding social programs and societal issues, why should people continue to support non-profit organizations?
What are the common issues facing non-profit organizations today?
What are the most advantageous ways to make a charitable contribution?

Connecting People with Nature at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, with Fabiola Clermont and Jeremy Maneyapanda

July 18, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Connecting People with Nature at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, with Fabiola Clermont and Jeremy Maneyapanda

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 681)

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a private non-profit, 127-acre, award-winning, interpretive center dedicated to environmental education.

Visitors particularly enjoy the new Gold level LEED-certified Discovery Center Museum and Nature Exchange with hands-on/minds-on exhibits that tell the Chattahoochee River’s story.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic, hike the woodland trails, meander through beautiful butterfly and native plant gardens or explore the river boardwalk while viewing native animals. A documentary film “Re-Imagine the Chattahoochee” is shown daily in the theater, and educational programs focus on ecology and natural science.

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Fabiola Clermont, Events Supervisor,

Fabiola Clermont is the Events Supervisor at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. She graduated from University of Georgia with a BS in Wildlife Biology in 2017. Did research and field work before dipping her toes into the events world at CNC while waiting to become a naturalist. She discovered that she enjoyed event planning and has been doing so at CNC for the last 3 years.

Jeremy Maneyapanda, Wildlife Technician,

Jeremy Maneyapanda is a Wildlife Technician at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

He graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Biological Sciences in 1997 and has worked in Zoos and Aquariums in exotic animal care from graduation until 2021.

He has been at CNC since.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How do you respond to people saying “your job must be a lot of fun!”?
What’s the best part of wildlife rehabilitation?
What’s one thing you’d like people to take away about wildlife rehabilitation?
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about CNC?
How can people connect to nature at CNC?
What events are coming up this summer and fall at CNC?

How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

July 14, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

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How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

John Ray [00:00:00] I want you to give some specific advice, people that are on a podcast and how to best showcase themselves as a guest on a podcast.

David Doerrier[00:00:12] Well, number one is what I feel, and it’s also the same that I also encourage people when they create a presentation. It’s not about me. It’s about what is it that I can bring to my audience?

What benefit do I, can I bring to my audience? What can my audience learn from my past mistakes or my, my career. It’s not about me. It’s about what I can do for others.

Listen to David’s full North Fulton Business Radio interview here.

The “One Minute Interview” series is produced by John Ray and in the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine

July 12, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 680)

Dr. Alison Zavodny, owner of Lanier Supportive Medicine, visited with host John Ray to discuss palliative medicine, and how she works with patients to manage the symptoms and relieve the stress of very serious illnesses. She described the profile of patients she works with, the services she offers, and why she chose this field. Alison also talked about how she interfaces with other providers, how her work differs from hospice, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The physicians at Lanier Supportive Medicine want to practice medicine the way it used to be.

They are not a high-volume fast paced practice. They will take the time to get to know you and what “living well” means for your life.

They utilize evidence-based medicine that isn’t limited to pharmaceuticals. They have a network of complementary and integrative medicine practitioners if you desire a referral.

Lanier’s goal is to support you and those important to you as you live with serious illness.

This means having a doctor who is empathetic, who can dedicate an hour to you (and every patient like you) and utilize evidence-based medicine that isn’t limited to pharmaceuticals. Some examples of support are:

Assistance with advance care planning such as living wills and the designation of decision makers.
Assistance in coordination of care with home care, extended-care facilities, or hospice care.
Anticipatory grief, as well as grief experienced during the patients last days.

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Alison Zavodny, MD, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Lanier Supportive Medicine

Alison Krause Zavodny, MD is board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. Her passion is to provide state of the science symptom management and holistic care for people with serious medical illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, and neurological diseases. Dr. Zavodny schedules adequate time during visits to develop meaningful relationships with her patients and their families — assuring they feel seen, heard, and valued throughout their entire health journey. Dr. Zavodny partners with patients and families to address concerns and learn about important goals.

Cancer and other serious illnesses affect patient’s lives but also impact the lives of the families, caregivers, and friends. Dr. Zavodny realizes that everyone is worried, everyone is stressed, and everyone wants to understand what is happening medically and what might be expected during the course of illness. She follows her patient’s preferences for communicating with others who are important in their lives.

Dr. Zavodny was raised in Pennsylvania and attended St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, graduating with a degree in chemistry. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Following residency, she moved to Atlanta where she practiced Internal Medicine. When Dr. Zavodny discovered the field of Palliative Medicine, she completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Alabama. Dr. Zavodny is an expert in symptom management and helping patients and their families cope with a serious illness. She brings over twenty years of experience practicing palliative medicine in hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is palliative medicine?
How did you come to this field of medicine?
How do I know when I need your services?
Who can access your services?
How do other doctors perceive your role?
Do you get referrals from specialists?
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm

July 11, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 679)

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder of The Resolve Firm, was John Ray’s guest to discuss scaling your business while not sacrificing happiness. Terry described how he works with clients, the importance of values in a business, why he left Fortune 500 consulting, the value of the Roundtable he hosts, success stories, and more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

While there are many moving parts to a successful business, the more complex a business plan is, the less likely anything important will get done.

The Resolve Firm uses a simple but effective prediction equation to scale businesses: The Right Business Model + The Right Team + The Right Teamwork = A Home Run.

They play the role of a non-equity partner in the business, and assist with strategic planning, hiring and developing key team members, and optimizing systems and procedures.

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**Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder, The Resolve Firm**

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Ph.D. is one of the top business scaling experts in the country, and he helps companies in the Atlanta region double their revenue and have fun doing it.

He specializes in family businesses, often saying: “There are a hundred ways to make money, but you’ve only got one family. It’s a shame to ruin your family relationships over making a buck, but I see it done all the time.”

In his spare time Doc puts the “harm” in harmonica for several bands around town, and one of his proudest achievements is once sharing the stage with BB King himself.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How did you get into this career?
What are your core values that guide your work?
What are your “two buckets of expertise?”
What are the 4 major sources of happiness?
What is the prediction equation you use for scaling businesses?
What is one of your best success stories?

Developing Successful Presentation Skills, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

July 11, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Developing Successful Presentation Skills, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 678)

David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. He and host John Ray discussed the skills necessary in becoming a successful presenter, adult learning theory, why business owners need to know how to present, common struggles for presenters, David’s journey to coaching and training, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

You may be an expert in your field, but do you know how to deliver a message that truly speaks to your audience? Every Subject Matter Expert (SME) believes they have what it takes to be a professional presenter or trainer within their industry. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to develop the skills needed to give a truly engaging and motivating presentation. That’s where I can help.

If you’re looking to make a lasting impression with your virtual and in-person presentations, public speaking, and business communications, come learn my strategies for nailing any presentation.

Many professionals, from managers to consultants and trainers, face common issues when delivering presentations or conducting trainings. While the challenges may seem daunting at first glance, there are several ways to tackle them effectively!

With the right solutions, presentation problems can be successfully solved. Discover how to craft presentations that engage your audience while developing effective strategies for delivering impactful trainings. Present Your Way to Success today!

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David Doerrier, Owner, Present Your Way To Success

David Doerrier (Door-Re-Err) works with trainers, facilitators, sales organizations, and other presenters that are struggling to engage and impact their audience. The lack of engagement in any presentation will cause your audience to tune out, forget you and your message, and will undoubtedly not buy from you or take a next step.

As an expert in the adult learning theory, David works with his clients to incorporate eight simple principles that are guaranteed to motivate any audience to listen, act, and be more likely to retain your information, take a next step, and purchase your product or service.

David is a seasoned Toastmaster, proficient Instructional Designer, Train the Trainer and Facilitation expert, voiceover artist, and professional Santa Claus.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is the adult learning theory?
Why should presenters be familiar with the adult learning theory?
How has your background prepared you for this business?
Based on your experience, where do many presenters struggle the most?
Define Audience Engagement
How did you end up in the business of helping presenters connect with their audience?
Who is your ideal client?
What do you love about coaching and training others?

Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

June 30, 2023 by John Ray

Good2Give Podcast

Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 677)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia were returning guests with host John Ray to discuss the work of the Foundation. They discussed what a Community Foundation does and how it serves donors, nonprofits, and the community at large. They also announced the debut of a new podcast, the Good2Give Podcast, which will celebrate “the magic of giving,” donors and non-profit leaders, and the vital causes they care about.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose – improving our world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals expand far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

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**DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

DePriest has a long history of leadership in the nonprofit sector. He has served almost 30 years in leadership roles at various nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, including the American Hospital Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity, and, most recently, Families First.

Before joining the Community Foundation in June 2022, DePriest was CEO of Families First, a 131-year-old nonprofit serving at-risk children and families throughout Georgia, the United States, and abroad.

DePriest received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Alabama and his MBA from Kennesaw State University. He is a Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2015 alumnus, as well as a Leadership Birmingham Class of 2019 alumnus and Leadership Atlanta Class of 2022. He has been named to the Atlanta 500 in 2021 and 2022, Atlanta Magazine’s annual list of the area’s most powerful leaders. He was also awarded the Georgia Titan 100 in 2022. He and his wife, Carol, have one married daughter and two granddaughters.

DePriest’s dream for the Community Foundation: “Continuing to help meet the increasing needs resulting from complex family problems.”

**Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

Caring for her community is at the heart of everything Maria does. She was born in the oldest city in America (St. Augustine) and has been a proud Atlantan for the past 25 years. Maria is passionate about making a difference in her own backyard and inspiring others to do the same.

As our Director of Development, Maria is leading the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia into a whole new territory. Through her role, we are now able to expand into and impact North Fulton and Forsyth. She has a passion for nonprofits and is highly skilled in donor relations, major gifts, volunteer management, grant writing, and capital campaign management.

Maria is a trainer and facilitator for leadership development, strategic planning, and capacity building. With almost a decade of experience at the world’s most trusted leadership company, Franklin Covey, Maria has been certified in over a dozen leadership courses. She has also served as an ad-hoc faculty member for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits since 2019.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The work of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia
Charitable Giving
DePriest’s journey to CFNEG
Understanding the needs of donors
The debut of the Good2Give Podcast

Care for Caregivers of Special Needs Children, with Stacy Georges, Special Needs Respite

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 685)

Special Needs Respite

Stacy Georges, Founder, Special Needs Respite

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Managing Change, with Teresa Caro, Liminist

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 683)

Teresa Caro, Chief Liminist, Liminist

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Nonprofit Fundraising, with Mark Wilkison and Wes Wicker, Columns Fundraising Consulting

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 682)

Mark Wilkison, Principal and Partner,

Wesley K. Wicker, Ed.D., Principal and Partner,

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Connecting People with Nature at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, with Fabiola Clermont and Jeremy Maneyapanda

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 681)

Fabiola Clermont, Events Supervisor,

Jeremy Maneyapanda, Wildlife Technician,

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How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 680)

Alison Zavodny, MD, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Lanier Supportive Medicine

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Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 679)

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Developing Successful Presentation Skills, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 678)

David Doerrier, Owner, Present Your Way To Success

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Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 677)

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Our Mission

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Care for Caregivers of Special Needs Children, with Stacy Georges, Special Needs Respite (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 685)

Special Needs Respite

Stacy Georges, Founder, Special Needs Respite

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Managing Change, with Teresa Caro, Liminist (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 683)

Liminist

Teresa Caro, Chief Liminist, Liminist

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Nonprofit Fundraising, with Mark Wilkison and Wes Wicker, Columns Fundraising Consulting (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 682)

Columns Fundraising Consulting

Mark Wilkison, Principal and Partner, Columns Fundraising Consulting

Wesley K. Wicker, Ed.D., Principal and Partner, Columns Fundraising Consulting

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Connecting People with Nature at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, with Fabiola Clermont and Jeremy Maneyapanda (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 681)

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Fabiola Clermont, Events Supervisor, Chattahoochee Nature Center

Jeremy Maneyapanda, Wildlife Technician, Chattahoochee Nature Center

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How To Be a Great Podcast Guest, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 680)

Lanier Supportive Medicine

Alison Zavodny, MD, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Lanier Supportive Medicine

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Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 679)

The Resolve Firm

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder, The Resolve Firm

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Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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