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Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law

April 3, 2023 by John Ray

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Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 627)

Riah Greathouse, Founder and Owner of Greathouse Trial Law, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Riah discussed his career journey and why he started his firm, what differentiates Greathouse Trial Law from other personal injury firms, mistakes individuals who have an injury make, and much more.

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

Greathouse Trial Law

At Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, they fight to get injured victims the compensation that they deserve. The firm’s focus is on auto accidents, hit & runs, DUI accidents, slip & fall, and wrongful death.

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Riah Greathouse, Owner, Greathouse Trial Law

Riah Greathouse, Owner, Greathouse Trial Law

Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia, Riah Winston Greathouse has been counsel of record in over 5000+ criminal and civil matters throughout the state with a high rate of success. Mr. Greathouse earned his undergraduate degree at Hampton University and his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where he graduated in the Top 10% of his law school class. During his law school tenure, he gained invaluable experience with internships with Judge Clarence Cooper of the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia, as well as Chief Judge Myra H. Dixon of the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The respective judicial internships allowed him to gain a keen insight into the method in which judges operate, and how many of them expect attorneys to be prepared when appearing on clients’ behalf.

Following law school, Mr. Greathouse joined a premier DUI defense firm, where he zealously represented numerous individuals charged with DUI. While representing DUI clients, Mr. Greathouse earned his certification in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and attended the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard. Mr. Greathouse has also served his community as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia for several years, where he prosecuted cases ranging from drugs to violent felonies throughout the county. His service as a prosecutor yielded a tremendous amount of courtroom experience, which allowed him to attack cases with tenacity, oftentimes proving to be beneficial in securing a favorable resolution. After leaving the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Greathouse joined a nationally recognized plaintiff’s firm, where he represented injured victims and estates on behalf of decedents in wrongful death actions.

Since starting Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, Mr. Greathouse has been selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars, has secured over 50 million dollars on behalf of injured victims and has built the Nation’s fastest-growing small law firm in 2020 according to Law Firm 500.

In addition to fighting on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Greathouse works to promote reform in the criminal justice system with his work as President of Caseless Inc., a mobile application that leverages GPS tracking and facial recognition technology to increase reliability and confidence in monitoring offenders.

When Mr. Greathouse is not in the courtroom, he finds time to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Zena’s House, Incorporated, a board member of Impact CDC, Woodward Academy Alumni Board, and is a former member of the City of Atlanta’s Board of Ethics. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and also enjoys spending time with his family, worshipping at Impact United Methodist Church, and rooting for the Falcons, Braves, Hawks, and UGA.

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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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: attorney, Greathouse Trial Law, John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Radio, Office Angels, personal injury attorney, personal injury law, personal injury law firm, personal injury lawyer, renasant bank, Riah Greathouse, trial attorney

Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership

March 30, 2023 by John Ray

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Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 626)

Gayle Ely, Leadership Coach at Total Life Leadership, joined host John Ray to chat about her work as a leadership coach and trainer. Gayle discussed the inspiration for the Passionate Leadership Model she developed, the six pillars of that model, misconceptions about leadership, her work with non-profit organizations, success stories, and much more.

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

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC, Leadership Coach, Total Life Leadership

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC, Leadership Coach, Total Life Leadership

Gayle Ely is a Leadership Coach, Trainer and Team Facilitator known for partnering with non-profit and public sector leaders who secretly ask themselves the question “How Do I Become a Better Leader?”

Using the Six Pillars of Passionate Leadership, together, Gayle and her clients create a firm foundation from which to successfully lead teams and organizations. Gayle’s clients no longer find themselves saying “I love my work – except for the people part.” Instead they find themselves as passionate about leading people as they are about the service they provide. The result is higher impact and more successful outcomes for clients and customers.

Gayle has also co-authored the book Spiral Up: The Surprising Secret to Great Team Results. The leadership fable provides an innovative framework for effective teamwork and reveals the secret that can take a team to new heights.

Gayle’s community activities include:
• Adjunct professor teaching leadership and self awareness classes for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) graduate students.
• Board President for Creative Community Services, a non-profit agency serving behaviorally and mentally challenged children in foster care and adults with disabilities.
• Pro bono coach for students in the Georgia State University WomenLead program.

Website | LinkedIn

Questions and Topics

  • What’s your story? What got you interested in working with non-profit and public sector leaders?
  • What are non-profit and public sector leaders grappling with today?
  • Tell me about the Passionate Leadership Model you developed.
  • What is one area leaders don’t focus enough on?
  • How could “Passionate Leadership” address the challenges facing the leaders you work with?
  • What’s the one thing people often don’t understand about leadership?
  • What type of person would enjoy working with you?
  • What’s the best way to engage with you?

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: Facilitator, Gayle Ely, Leadership, leadership coach, leadership training, nonprofits, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, passionate leadership, renasant bank, Spiral Up, Total Life Leadership

Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep

March 27, 2023 by John Ray

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Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 625)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, Richard MacKelfresh, Founder and CEO of Shoebox Tax Prep, joined host John Ray to discuss the work of Shoebox Tax Prep, the origins of the company name, why he decided to start the company, advice for people who may not have filed their taxes yet, and much more.

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

Shoebox Tax Prep

With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, Shoebox Tax Prep has helped countless individuals, couples, and businesses get their taxes in order. They know if you come to them, taxes are the last thing you want to be doing — so they go out of their way to make the entire process simple and painless. Just stop by our office, hand us a box of your tax documents and files, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Richard MacKelfresh, Founder/CEO, Shoebox Tax Prep

Richard MacKelfresh, Founder/CEO, Shoebox Tax Prep

Fresh out of the University of North Carolina, Richard began his career with Ameriprise Financial Services in May of 1999. In 2004, he received his Certified Financial Planner designation and grew a successful financial planning practice in Sandy Springs serving high-net-worth individuals and families, which he is still involved with today.

As a financial planner, he founded Shoebox Tax Prep with the idea of bringing professional tax advice to the mass market at an affordable price with the simplest process possible.

Interestingly, the concept for Shoebox Tax Prep was a direct result of a conversation with a financial planning client who complained about overpaying her tax preparer. She said that by the time she gathered all the paperwork and completed the myriad of forms and questionnaires, she felt like she could have done the whole thing herself for a lot less money.

After 5 years, Shoebox Tax Prep has grown from a staff of 1 to a full-time staff of 4. Over the next 5-10 years, Shoebox plans to have offices in most major cities throughout the Southeast.

Outside of work, Richard lives in Buckhead with his wife and 3 children. He is on the Board of Directors at Caring Works, and volunteers with the Sandy Springs Conservancy. He loves to play guitar and sings in a rock and roll band.

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Questions and Topics

  • How did you come up with the name Shoebox Tax Prep?
  • Why did you start this company?
  • In this digital age, are there still people who stuff their tax documents in a shoebox? What about those who prefer the digital option?
  • Who would you say are your ideal customers?
  • You can’t turn on the TV without seeing an ad for tax prep software or companies. What made you choose to start a company in this industry?
  • What separates you from the completion of CPA and big box storefronts?
  • So many people are preparing taxes themselves, is that a good idea?
  • What advice or tax tips might you have for someone who is self-employed?
  • It is the heart of tax season, what advice do you have for those who have not filed yet? What type of turn-around time can they expect? When should people consider filing extensions?
  • You’ve been in the business for five years in Atlanta, where do you see Shoebox in the next five years?
  • What is an EOS company and how does it help you run things?
  • How is the culture at Shoebox and how does your staff handle the stress of tax season?
  • For those that still need to file taxes, how can they reach you?

 

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Radio, Office Angels, renasant bank, Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep, tax prep, tax return preparation, tax returns, Taxes

Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration

March 23, 2023 by John Ray

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Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 624)

Chris Stewart, Vice President of ATL Restoration, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Chris shared his journey, his service with the Marines Corps in Afghanistan, the work of ATL Restoration, helping clients at an extremely vulnerable time, how the company maintains their reputation for quality service, and much more.

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

Chris Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, ATL Restoration

Chris Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, ATL Restoration

At Atlanta Restoration, they use the latest technologies and resources to restore your property in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cumming, Johns Creek, Roswell, GA, and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re seeking restoration for your home or business, their skilled technicians are armed with the expertise and tools needed to get you back on track. Restoration is just a click away!

Chris Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at ATL Restoration.

Website | Facebook | Twitter

 

 

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: ATL Restoration, Business Development, Chris Stewart, fire damage, John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Radio, Office Angels, renasant bank, restoration, water damage

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

March 7, 2023 by John Ray

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LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 616)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, LeeAnn Maxwell, Founder, and Realtor at The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty joined host John Ray to discuss how she got started in real estate, how and why she started Vixen Vodka, advice for those looking to sell their home, and much more.

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

The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

In this business, it’s all about building relationships. That’s especially true with The Maxwell Adventure Team.  Your local Real Estate Guides, LeeAnn & Phillip, provide the current and future residents of Georgia with up-to-date and accurate community information.

LeeAnn and Phillip Maxwell are ready to take you on your OWN real estate adventure. They’ve helped buyers and sellers from the mountains of Ellijay and Blue Ridge, Georgia to the sandy shores of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Specializing in residential properties in metro Atlanta, they bring a wealth of information about the local real estate market and are experts in negotiation on both the buying AND selling side.

LeeAnn has an extensive background in residential mortgage lending, which is always a tremendous help in navigating the tricky financial waters of each transaction. Both Phillip and LeeAnn have been recognized as Top 5% producers by the Atlanta Board of REALTORS as well as being named Centurion Top Producers within the Global Century 21 organization. They work with first-time homebuyers, veterans, investors, estate sales, those who are transferring into or out of the Atlanta area, and, of course, those who want/need to upsize or downsize. The Maxwell Adventure Team is ready to help you on your next adventure!

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

LeeAnn Maxwell spent over 28 years in the financial industry (moving from loan processor to loan officer to underwriting and ultimately managing a foreclosure department at a local law firm).  She spent about as long in her first marriage.

Once both those chapters were over, LeeAnn realized a few things: first, she wanted more out of life; and second, she wanted to rediscover herself. She wanted to find the woman she used to be, and the one she always wished she had the courage to become.

It was 2009 NYE when she made two resolutions: one – to not ask why but to ask why not and two – to never turn down an invitation because you never know who you’re going to meet.

The first resolution brought her to start Vixen Vodka, as after a girls’ trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia, she and her girlfriend asked each other, “Why not start a vodka company?” And the second gave her the courage to meet Phillip, the man who would become her second husband and biggest fan.

LeeAnn became the CEO of Vixen Vodka, learning how to trademark, how to raise a million dollars, and how to navigate the tricky waters of the liquor industry along the way. While Vixen is still on the shelf, it is not paying the bills so she and Phillip formed The Maxwell Adventure Team and are the number one team for their Century 21 Office as well as consistently in the top 5% of the Atlanta Realtors Association.

She LOVES helping buyers and sellers on their next adventure and Vixen makes a great closing gift! Her social media for the brands blend seamlessly and have taken on a life of their own with her quest to find the craziest, creepiest houses or rooms, along with tips and tricks for decluttering, staging, and more! Be sure and follow her!

If you ask LeeAnn what the main message she wants people to take away from her story is, she’d tell you plainly – to embrace life, believe in yourself, and go for it (whatever your “it” is).

LinkedIn | Instagram

Questions and Topics

  • Where did the idea for Vixen Vodka come from and how did you get started?
  • Do you have a background in the liquor industry?
  • Is Vixen Vodka still available at stores?
  • Why did you get into real estate?
  • How do you do both?
  • What is your background in the real estate industry?
  • How are you working to help others (besides serving them cocktails or helping them on their real estate adventure)?
  • Talk about the book and coaching program.

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: Century 21 Connect Realty, John Ray, LeeAnn Maxwell, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Business Radio X, North Fulton Radio, Office Angels, real estate, renasant bank, The Maxwell Adventure Team, The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty, Vixen Vodka, vodka

Joy Young, Global Neurodiversity Advisor, and Sean Young, Software Engineer

March 3, 2023 by John Ray

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Joy Young, Global Neurodiversity Advisor, and Sean Young, Software Engineer (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 615)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Joy Young and her son Sean joined host John Ray to discuss neurodiversity. Sean described the challenges he had growing up autistic, how he was able to enter the workforce with Signature FD and then Google, his career at Google and being impacted by recent layoffs there, and what he’s looking for in his next job. Joy discussed what neurodiversity is, how her experience with Sean led her into working with organizations on how to become more neuro-inclusive, and more.

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

Trove, Inc.

Trove is a professional coaching & training firm where client results are our passion. They help you change your organization for the better.

Trove identifies your strengths, shortcomings, and opportunities for improvement. They help you improve, not just from a numbers perspective or a one-size-fits-all approach. They address the outcome as “king.”

Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Joy Young, Global Neurodiversity Advisor, Trove, Inc.

Joy Young, Neurodiversity Advisor, Trove, Inc.

Joy Young partners with individuals around the globe, promoting neuro-inclusion for all. Serving schools, businesses, and organizations, Joy leverages the strengths within each setting along with universal design solutions, updated hiring and engagement practices, continuous learning, and coaching to create communities where everyone can thrive.

Joy’s varied career experiences include neurodiversity coach, educator, international aid worker, and school leader. Joy played a key role in promoting the global advancement of neurodiversity at Ernst and Young (EY), coaching both talent and leadership in the Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence.
With over thirty years of experience, Joy has invested in public and private education at all levels. She has served students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and anxiety as well as teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL). With a range of experiences in both business and education, the catalyst for Joy’s insights is much closer to home.
Grateful for the gift of family, Joy shares that loving, living with, and learning from neuro-exceptional family members is simply priceless.

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Software Engineer Sean Young

Sean Young, Georgia Tech Graduate

Sean Young is a Georgia Tech graduate with a both a B.S. and a Masters in Computer Science. Until Sean was affected by recent company-wide layoffs, he had worked at Google for almost ten years.

Sean’s career is marked by exceptional successes with code optimization and improving reliability. He is known to colleagues as the go to person for fragile issues like thread safety. Sean’s expertise also includes Java, Python, Git, Mercurial, Bazel, and API/Engine design.

One of Sean’s favorite childhood memories is sitting on the kitchen floor with a screwdriver and a wrench, taking apart an old computer. That, and at six years of age, hauling around a four-inch-thick Visual Basic book that his Uncle John gave me.

And thus began his love of computer science.

LinkedIn

 

Questions and Topics

  • What is Neurodiversity (it includes autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia)
  • Neurodiversity in School
  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace
  • Create neuro-inclusive communities around the world

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

 

Tagged With: ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, John Ray, Joy Young, Neurodiversity, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Business Radio X, North Fulton Radio, Office Angels, renasant bank, Sean Young, Trove

Gerald Pulsinelli, Viva Chicken

March 2, 2023 by John Ray

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Gerald Pulsinelli, Viva Chicken (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 614)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Gerald Pulsinelli, CEO of Viva Chicken, joined host John Ray to discuss his company and their new Haynes Bridge Road location in Alpharetta. Gerald talked about their delicious menu offerings, including their Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, how every menu item, even sauces, are made fresh on premises, why Alpharetta represents an attractive market for the company, how Viva Chicken takes care of its team members and gives back to the community through VivaCares, and much more.

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

Viva Chicken

Viva Chicken is a fast-casual charcoal-fire Peruvian Rotisserie Joint specializing in the authentic Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken) found on the streets of Peru. Serving the hottest, freshest chicken, Viva promises distinctive and flavorful menu items packed with inspired recipes that will transform your taste buds. 

Convenience is key, whether guests dine in or take out. Order with the VIVA App for a seamless experience and earn Viva Points when signing up for our loyalty program.

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Gerald Pulsinelli, CEO, Viva Chicken

Gerald Pulsinelli, CEO, Viva Chicken

With nearly thirty years of experience, Gerald Pulsinelli plays an active leadership role in the hospitality industry. A strategic-driven senior executive with a proven history of success in restaurant operations, Gerald serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Viva Chicken, a fast-casual, authentic Peruvian Rotisserie Joint founded in 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Viva Chicken currently operates 12 restaurants across the country and is making its market entry into Georgia in late 2022.

Gerald’s role with Viva Chicken began in 2018. Since that time, he has dug into every aspect of the aspiring brand, partnering with the co-founders, current board of directors, and operations team, and working to fortify the homegrown company into a national brand.

Much of Gerald’s strong commitment to delivering superior hospitality was instilled in him when he served as a member of the Senior Executive Team at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, also based in Charlotte. He was with Firebirds from its inception in 2000, serving as General Manager of the restaurant’s first location, and in numerous senior-level positions over the next 18 years.

As a member of Firebirds’ Senior Leadership Team, Gerald was responsible for helping the team deliver the company’s version of iconic hospitality to all team members and every guest, while also helping define and execute the company’s purpose, mission, and values. As the Firebirds concept developed and grew from a single location to 50 by the end of 2018, Pulsinelli took pride in integrally shaping the growth and culture of the company nationwide.

As Firebirds’ Vice President of Development, he was responsible for leading and directing the development team in achieving the company’s high growth objectives. He oversaw the rollout of two new prototype restaurants, including evaluating the overall design and construction costs to ready the innovative prototypes for the expansion of the company.

Giving back to the community is part of Gerald’s DNA. In early 2020, Gerald pioneered a valued partnership between No Kid Hungry and Viva Chicken through the “Churros for Children” campaign. In addition, he is an active supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), helping to find a cure for childhood cancer. Gerald is currently an ambassador for CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees) as well as a former member of the CHEERS Advisory Board.

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Questions and Topics

  • Why is Viva Chicken opening in Alpharetta?
  • Philanthropy is a big part of Viva Chicken’s corporate culture – how do you as Viva’s CEO inspire your team to be as passionate as you are?
  • When did you know you wanted to be in the restaurant and hospitality industry?
  • How have you navigated your team through a pandemic and actually grown your business while others have not?
  • What have the VivaCares initiatives been in the last 60 days?
  • Any expansion plans in metro Atlanta?

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

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Joseph Avena, “Insurance Guy Joe”

February 6, 2023 by John Ray

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Joseph Avena, “Insurance Guy Joe” (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 606)

Joseph Avena, “Insurance Guy Joe” with USHAdvisors, joined host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio to discuss what drew him into health insurance, the differences between HMO and PPO insurance plans, applying outside of “Open Enrollment,” how coverage differs, why his services are free to his clients, and much more.

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

USHAdvisors

USHEALTH Group, Inc. is a fully integrated insurance holding company based in Fort Worth, Texas, and is a UnitedHealthcare company. Its licensed insurance company subsidiaries Freedom Life Insurance Company of America, National Foundation Life Insurance Company, and Enterprise Life Insurance Company are dedicated to providing innovative Life, Specified Disease/Sickness, Accident and Disability Insurance solutions for self-employed individuals, families, small business owners and their employees. Through its insurance companies, USHEALTH Group has served more than 15 million customers with individually tailored plans for more than 50 collective years.

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Joseph Avena, Field Sales Leader, USHAdvisors

Joseph Avena, Field Sales Leader, USHAdvisors

Joe was born and raised in Chicago, IL. His family was relocated to Alpharetta, GA in 1985 and he has lived there ever since. He and his wife have been married for 22.5 years.

Joes has been helping other people every day find affordable health coverage solutions for themselves, their families, and their employees for the last 5.5 years.

He is an active member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for the last 3 years.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview

  • Who are you able to help?
  • How do you help clients?
  • What are the differences between an HMO and PPO insurance plans?
  • Can someone apply for coverage outside of “Open Enrollment”?
  • Is all coverage the same?
  • How much does it cost for your services?

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.

RenasantBank

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.

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/.

Tagged With: health insurance, insurance coverage, Insurance Guy Joe, John Ray, Joseph Avena, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Business Radio X, Office Angels, renasant bank, USHAdvisors

Lauren Rock, Dynamic Escapes

February 6, 2023 by John Ray

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Lauren Rock, Owner of Dynamic Escapes, joined host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio to discuss Dynamic Escapes, her travel planning business. She also discussed why she started the business, how she defines a happy client, the difference between a travel planner and a travel agent, destinations you should consider, and much more.

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

Lauren Rock, Owner, Dynamic Escapes LLC

Lauren Rock, Owner, Dynamic Escapes LLC

After 20+ years working as a cultural trainer and relocation counselor, Lauren Rock decided she wanted a change and to focus on her love of travel. Lauren spent a year researching and learning about the professional travel industry, taking classes and earning accreditations, before formally leaving the corporate world behind to launch Dynamic Escapes in 2016.

Her clients have included couples, families, “girlfriend” groups, grandparent/grandchild trips, church groups, school groups, multi-generational family trips, and folks looking for solo time away. They have traveled to places across the US and around the world.

As an independent agent Lauren works for her clients, not the travel industry. Through meticulous research and obsessive planning, she ensures that her clients have a wonderful, memorable trip without having to do the work of arranging it all!

Some of her favorite places to experience are Tanzania, Australia, Costa Rica, Spain, and the National Parks of the western United States and Canada.

Lauren and her husband have two children: one who loves cities, and one who loves nature. Needless to say, she is accustomed to balancing the desires of multiple people into a single trip!

She has two rescue dogs who will happily travel wherever the family can take them!

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook |Instagram | Lauren’s LinkedIn

 

Questions and Topics in this Interview

  • Why did you start Dynamic Escapes?
  • How do you define a happy client?
  • What is a travel planner and how are your services different from a travel agent?
  • What makes you and Dynamic Escapes unique?
  • What is the travel market like now?

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.

RenasantBank

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.

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/.

Tagged With: destinations, Dynamic Escapes, John Ray, Lauren Rock, North Fulton Business Radio, North Fulton Business Radio X, Office Angels, renasant bank, travel, Travel Planner, travel planning

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