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David Martinez III with Vitalyst Health Foundation and Paula Cullison with Arizona Women’s Partnership

November 27, 2023 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

David Martinez III with Vitalyst Health Foundation and Paula Cullison with Arizona Women's Partnership

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David Martinez III with Vitalyst Health Foundation and Paula Cullison with Arizona Women’s Partnership

Vitalyst Health Foundation is on a mission to connect, support, and inform efforts to improve the health of individuals and communities in Arizona.

Established following the sale of the St. Luke’s Health System to a for-profit corporation in 1996, the foundation operated as St. Luke’s Charitable Health Trust (1996–1999) and St. Luke’s Health Initiatives (2000–2016).

Over its history, Vitalyst has invested more than $130 million into Arizona health, in areas ranging from statewide health policy to local community gardens. Along the way, the organization has established itself as a thought leader, convener, framer, and catalyst of key health initiatives and coalitions.

David Martinez III serves as Director of Strategic Community Partnerships, working with community-based leaders, organizations, and coalitions to increase capacity and civic participation.

Prior to Vitalyst, Martinez was project manager for the Center for the Future of Arizona, and community engagement manager for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. He is a Flinn-Brown Fellow with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership, and involved with the Arizona Community Foundation’s Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy and the Desert Botanical Garden.

Originally from Marana, Arizona and one of six children, David is a first generation college student earning a B.A. in Secondary Education, Political Science and Journalism from The University of Arizona. He served as Student Regent on the Arizona Board of Regents, worked at the UA Office of Institutional Equity, and interned with Congressman Raul Grijalva.

Martinez currently lives in Central Phoenix and as a localist, loves to explore Arizona.

Connect with David on LinkedIn and follow Vitalyst Health Foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Arizona Women’s Partnership was formed in 2002 as an all-volunteer philanthropic 501 c3 nonprofit to award grants to small Arizona based charities that assist disadvantaged women and children in Arizona. To this end, two fundraising events which focused on females in the culinary industry were created: Getting Our Just Desserts and Wine, WoMEN & Jazz. To date AZWP has awarded over $600,000 to over 90 nonprofits – most of which are multi-year grant recipients. They deal with critical issues: domestic violence, child abuse, youth at risk, ESL, literacy, food insecurity, refugee families, homelessness, work readiness, services for the elderly, crisis counseling, etc.

Paula Cullison has an extensive background in marketing, nonprofit management, public relations and social work, A native New Yorker, she has lived in Phoenix since 1974. As President of Women in Management for a major national corporation, Paula created an extensive statewide project – The Year for All Arizona Women – which hosted over 100 events. Paula was involved in the First Earth Day event through Citizens for a Better New York.

She has traveled to over 50 countries, worked in Switzerland, and has attended several UN and other international conferences. Paula’s international travel articles and over 80 photography exhibits have been enjoyed by many. She is the recipient of several prestigious award: YWCW Tribute to Leadership Award, MLK Service Award, Susan B. Anthony Award, Macy*s Heart & Soul Award, Susan G. Koman Ribbon of Hope Award, etc.

Paula served on the Phoenix Women’s Commission and the Futures Forum. In 2002 Paula created the Arizona Women’s Partnership, an all-volunteer nonprofit, in order to award grants to small charities that served disadvantaged women and children. To date, AZWP has awarded over $600,000 in grants to over 90 charities that assist over 250,000 annually. In 2020 she created and curated a statewide art exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and trade-named it ‘In Celebration of Women’. 38 artists were selected by a jury reflective of the cultural diversity in AZ.

This year she curated another juried art exhibit ‘In Celebration of Women II – Making HERstory’. The 37 featured artists will be at the AZ Capitol Museum until Dec 16th. An avid hiker, Paula has hiked numerous trails in AZ as well as the Grand Canyon 7 times – including Rim2Rim in a day. She enjoys reading internationally focused historical fiction. Paula is active with several international organizations.

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Amy Jolley with The Wellness Collective Women and Children

May 4, 2022 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Amy Jolley with The Wellness Collective Women and Children

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Amy Jolley with The Wellness Collective Women and Children

The Wellness Collective Women & Children was created to provide a collective community for women and children to offer support, tools and healing for mental health and well-being.

WCWC offers 1:1 Mental Health & Well-being sessions for women & children. In addition, community classes include yoga for kids & women, Girl’s Circle, Zen Den for Teens, Circle of Friends, Feeling Class for kids, Kindness Circle groups.

Nourishing events for Women; Restorative Yoga & Massage, Meditate & Mimosas, Mini-Women’s Retreat, Mindful Mamas Circle, Women’s Wellness events.

Amy Jolley, Yoga teacher, Social-Emotional Learning & Mindfulness Educator, experienced child & family therapist and lover of people and Mother Earth.

She has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies. She is also a registered Yoga Teacher from Shiva Tree Yoga School and a certified Women’s Gathering Facilitator from The Path of the Sacred She.

Amy has had the opportunity to work in the mental health field in community mental health, private settings, public & charter schools and for non-profit organizations.

She has been a Yogi for as long as she can remember and has had the opportunity to teach yoga classes and hold sacred space at women’s circles on the beautiful island of Hawaii and now in majestic Arizona spaces.

Through her work in schools she has had the opportunity to teach mindfulness and social-emotional learning in counseling groups, classrooms, in yoga classes, at after-school program and to families.

Amy also has had the honor of teaching aspiring undergraduate psychology students in Positive Psychology, Social Psychology & Environmental Psychology.

Her journey continues as she is a constant student in the school of life, always learning through people, relationships, psychology, mindfulness practices and yoga.

She is the proud owner of a community oriented business, The Wellness Collective Women & Children, which supports women & children with mental health and well-being to ‘connect with your calm’ through yoga, mindfulness, art & play.

Education & Certifications
Masters of Arts, M.A. Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Integral Counseling Psychology, 2011
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts, B.A. Concentration in Communication Studies & Women’s Studies, 2005
Kalamazoo, MI

Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 hours, RYT-200, Shiva Tree Yoga School, 2017
Kailua, HI

Certified Kimochis (Social Emotional Learning Curriculum) Trainer, Kimochis, 2020, 2021, 2022, San Rafeal, CA

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Bias and Its Impact E4

August 14, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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Our guest, @AskDrDorothy provided clear and often “bam” insight into our biases as we accumulate as we navigate life. Her thought-provoking nuggets of goodness came down to a one simple starting point…awareness. Understanding biases resulting in discrimination in policing, education, health care, and more were discussed. Dismal facts were shared regarding African Americans in Washington State and Spokane, Washington, Karen Loomis’ hometown.

Learn specific tools to help you understand your own personal bias and how they might play out in your day to day. From Facebook groups to books and more…tools are shared.

Dr. Dorothy and her team work to support their clients become the most authentic heart/soul centered leaders possible. Their belief in Servant Leadership, and leadership as a spiritual calling, impacts everything they do whether in speaking, offering groups, training/consulting, or doing private 1-1 coaching.

Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD, international speaker, best-selling author, consultant/master coach, and frequent radio, podcast, and television guest is also Past-President of the National Speakers Association – CT, and the founder of 4 companies.

A psychotherapist, Dr. Dorothy was in practice for 25+ years. Today, in supporting individual Executive Coaching clients in recognizing their unique leadership style Dorothy brings first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing those who want to live and work in a culture that feeds them rather than drains them.

Her experiences as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of a multi-million dollar Frontier Medicine Grant, recipient of NIH grant funding to research her work in Fibromyalgia, her role as a Clinical Instructor as the University of CT medical school, a graduate school teacher, and founder of a pioneer school in integrative health, expand her ability to support her clients far beyond pure business and leadership success.

She knows that success in health, balance, and life is imperative. She knows it all begins with becoming the Real Woman you are meant to be.

Connect with Dr. Dorothy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity, by producing innovative and thought-provoking theater both in southeastern Connecticut and Sedona, Arizona. One such example is a wonderful play called Vivian’s Music 1969 by Monica Bauer that was a featured program at ETC in February 2020.

Camilla Ross is the President and Chairman of Emerson Theater Collaborative, Inc., Producer and Actress (Portray’s Harriet Tubman – Harriet Tubman’s Dream written by Lisa Giordano). She is also the President and Chairman of the Sedona Arts Academy.

“To be a catalyst for social change is really where it’s at for me,” Camilla said. “I believe theater should always be a venue for social change. I love the art of live theater and love what it does to the human soul and spirit. It moves us to look at life differently. To leave off the rose-colored glasses and really see the human condition.”ETC is a shining example.

Founded in 2008 to give voice to actors’ innate talent for character development, Camilla has since produced more than 20 inspired, original performances. Emerging and professional cast and crew have blossomed under her guidance. And together they’ve created profound, can’t-ever-forget shows that illuminate social issues, and transform audience curiosity into concern and action.

Camilla has a deep well of experience and mentorship to tap into for her ETC roles—from her days at Emerson College and then in regional theaters and commercials. Among her favorite portrayals? Capturing the heart, spark, and essence of Harriet Tubman in the one-woman show Harriet Tubman’s Dream. Camilla is also deeply involved with youth, their visions for social change, and the desire to see the world as a stage of peace. To that end, she’s a tireless advocate for children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. She gives kids and teen real-life theatrical experience through ETC’s Summer Youth Program and enlivens their eagerness to learn about the history and genuine heroes through ETC’s school programs. Camilla is a steadfast suicide prevention advocate too, helping teens and adults avoid this tragedy and move forward to a happier, more positive future.

Camilla has taught business courses part-time at Three Rivers Community College since 2005, Sat on the Emerson College Alumni Board for ten years, and is past president of the Connecticut Alumni Chapter. In May 2014 Camilla was honored by the Writer’s Block of New London, Conn., for her past work as an instructor. In June 2013 she was named Woman of The Year by the Women’s Network of Southeastern Connecticut, and she’s been featured in many periodicals for her community service. In 2019 Emerson Theater Collaborative was nominated as Collaborator of the year in Sedona AZ. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of Kappa Beta Delta, Camilla earned her BA in Performing Arts: Acting from Emerson College in 1985 and her MBA in Finance from Baker College in Michigan.

Connect with Camilla on LinkedIn and follow ETC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Karen Loomis, Oracle and Founder of No Moss Brands, is no stranger to the impact of racism; not only in her personal life, but professional life as well. In 2000, Karen moved from Spokane, Wa to Phoenix, AZ to find better opportunities as promised by the fifth largest city in the U.S. With only 2% AA, Spokane proved to be a challenging environment, as is Phoenix, with only 6% AA.

Karen has never shied away from the many barriers racism presented. She has always felt her extensive education and professional experiences could overcome these often invisible challenges.Unfortunately, institutional racism has proven to be too big of a hurdle for one person to take on. Using No Moss Brands as the vehicle, Karen will use her voice to open the eyes of others who are willing to join all People of Color on this journey to change. You in?

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow No Moss Brands on Twitter and Facebook.

Si Doan and Shawn McMorrough with Alliance Jiu Jitsu

January 7, 2020 by Beau Henderson

North Georgia Business Radio

Si Doan and Shawn McMorrough with Alliance Jiu Jitsu

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Si Doan and Shawn McMorrough with Alliance Jiu Jitsu Gainesville

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Gainesville Academy was established in 2020 as collaborative effort with Alliance Atlanta Headquarters- 12x World Champion Jiu Jitsu Team. The Alliance Gainesville Academy was founded by Shawn McMorrough & Si Doan. Our mission is to spread the Jiu Jitsu life style and make a positive impact in the Gainesville/Hall County community. Our world class academy and instructors focuses on traditional and modern Jiu Jitsu in a clean, stylish, modern state of the art facility.

With a new location opening here in Gainesville, they are ready to make an impact not only on the mats but also in our local community. Listening to their stories on how Jiu Jitsu started for them as individuals and how they are utilizing their passion for the sport to coach, encourage and help people to be the best person they can be!

RHINO NATION Carey Conley Founder of Infinite Nation Community and Maria Tomas-Keegan with Transition and Thrive with Maria

October 29, 2018 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

RHINO NATION Carey Conley Founder of Infinite Nation Community and Maria Tomas-Keegan with Transition and Thrive with Maria

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RHINO NATION Carey Conley Founder of Infinite Nation Community and Maria Tomas-Keegan with Transition and Thrive with Maria

Infinite Nation was created as a community to help people develop a rock solid vision for thief life and business. This includes doing ‘live’ workshops, events, and coaching them through the process for support and success.

Carey Conley has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and has built two successful businesses. Her passion and expertise is assisting people through the process to create their authentic and powerful vision that aligns with their purpose in life. She is a speaker, author of ‘Vision Is Victory’, and has coached hundreds of people through her coaching programs. She is from Denver, Colorado but now resides in Scottsdale, AZ.

Connect with Carey on Facebook and Instagram.

Transition & Thrive with Maria specializes in helping women turn their life back around after experiencing what they call the Upside Downs of Life. Life events–whether large or small, expected or unexpected–can knock us off our foundation and we struggle to get back up. It might be a divorce, caregiving, career upheaval or retirement, to name a few. It might be just one of those that takes us to our knees or an accumulation of events over time. One day we look in the mirror and wonder, who am I now? How did I get here? And where do I go from here?

As an author, speaker, coach and workshop facilitator on a mission to let women know they are not alone, Maria Tomas-Keegan knows from experience about life’s upside-down moments, and she’s here to help other women turn right side up again. Her new book, “Upside Down to Right Side Up: Turning Transition into Triumph,” is coming out in October.

In this book, she shares her own experiences as she describes the seven phases of transition in Part One. Part Two relays the stories of other women as they have walked a different path, yet ended in a similar place. Part Three offers a system Maria created, called “5 Petals of Power,” to help women take off the mask they wear pretending they are fine. In this process, they will find their footing again, clear the path of what stands in their way, create a unique road map for their next chapter, and uncover their authentic voice, so they can take flight to make the dream happen.

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

ABOUT RHINO NATION

Rhino Nation is a growing community of influential entrepreneurs and small business owners that share a common trait, they don’t walk, they don’t run, they CHARGE to their destiny. We acknowledge and celebrate their business expertise, leadership and fearless attitude to be victorious in their goals. Rhino Nation is committed to making powerful connections and providing enhanced exposure to broaden the reach and promote the extraordinary talents of our community members.

ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR

Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity helps you free up your precious and limited time, as a business owner, to do what you do best….running and growing your business. Michelle Faust and her team partner with you to identify your content and marketing needs and provide you with fresh, innovative, dynamic copy that will effectively reach your target market, leading to increased customer engagement, a higher conversion rate, and increased sales.

Great content becomes the seeds of a bountiful business harvest, so you can cultivate and grow your business. We take the time to personally understand you and your company’s purpose, so your marketing message reflects who you are and speaks directly to your target market. Let us join you as part of your team. We’ll partner with you to develop powerful messaging strategies.

We strive to create an expansive mindset through education, marketing content and access to a talented team of business consultants. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge entrepreneurial support by providing engaging targeted messaging along with online business education, ancillary business services, and enhanced exposure.

Michelle has an extensive background in sales, marketing and public speaking, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. When she left her corporate career, she shifted into the entrepreneurial world, combining her experience, talents and passions to reinvent herself. As a marketer and copywriter, Michelle thrives on discovering what motivates people into action and what their key emotional triggers are. Michelle and her team create powerful and targeted messaging that improve conversion rates and increase sales. Michelle loves to connect people through the power and beauty of the written word. her passion is helping people create a road-map to success, so they can fulfill their dreams and live their destiny.

For more about Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity find them at www.rhinostrategy.com, on Facebook and LinkedIn.

ClearEdge LLC with Founder Deborah Dubree and EZ Sports Talk Radio Host and Motivational Speaker Edward Smith

October 5, 2018 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

ClearEdge LLC with Founder Deborah Dubree and EZ Sports Talk Radio Host and Motivational Speaker Edward Smith

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ClearEdge LLC with Founder Deborah Dubree and EZ Sports Talk Radio Host and Motivational Speaker Edward Smith

ClearEdge, LLC Successful entrepreneurs and small business owners hire Deborah to unleash their ultimate influence and authority in their business and life. Because they are knee deep in high stress, high demand and high stakes. So, they are underperforming, overstressed and over-thinking their decisions. Life has become way too complicated.

Bottom Line … if they continue to drive hard at this fast-pace they end up exhausted, disappointed and unfulfilled.

ClearEdge offers science-based, “No BS” speaking, private coaching and group training methods for reaching extraordinary, confident and consistent results. You develop your EDGE, so you experience greater pleasure and profit.

With only a high school diploma, Deborah Dubree catapulted her career from answering phones as a receptionist to become the owner/CEO of a $20 million corporation. After selling that company, Deborah founded ClearEdge, LLC.

Clients include business professionals and entrepreneurs from nine different countries and four continents, along with professional athletes from MLB, PGA and NFL. They have dubbed Deborah their “SECRET WEAPON!”

Author of two books, the most current titled, “AVERAGE IS AN ADDICTION, From Mediocre to Millions!” She is an International speaker, coach and trainer, along with being a frequent guest on NBC-TV, business and sports talk radio. Creator and facilitator of S.U.R.E. Academy … Society of Understanding and Reaching Excellence.

Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

EdSmithSpeaks offers a series of workshops/presentations titled Leadership Tips from the Locker Room to the Board Room. Great organizations are defined by leadership. Success comes from the environment created by those in charge. As a professional athlete Ed recognized it is imperative to build a team of quality members who share the principles of the 3 C’s (Common Goal, Communication & Collaboration). Workshops/presentations are tailored to your organization.

One of Ed’s biggest passions is encouraging the youth of America to stay on the right track and never give up on their dreams. “If you continue to chase them, you never know what amazing possibilities lay ahead.” Interactive presentations specifically designed for age brackets. Ed’s strong family foundation, faith and unwillingness to never give up have sustained him in both his personal and professional life. Ed’s presentation explores faith as a powerful tool in achieving your goals.

Ed Smith is a former two sport professional athlete. His journey through a nine- year minor league baseball career and the transition to the NFL, culminating in Super Bowl XXXIII (1998 NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons) exemplifies the definitions of perseverance and determination.

Reaching the pinnacle of professional football after years of hardships and uncertainty taught Ed many lessons – the true meaning of discipline, dedication, team work, faith and leadership. His purpose is to inspire those who need the clarity and motivation in life to achieve their goals.

In addition to speaking to organizations; Ed works closely with local/national charitable groups and is a published author (EZ Does It: The Journey of a Lifetime, 2005). His autobiography chronicles not only the highs and lows of sports, but also major life decisions and their consequences. He is also a radio personality, hosting a weekly show (The EZ Sports Talk Show) on NBC Sports Radio, KDUS 1060AM Phoenix.

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn, and follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

100 Women Who Care Valley of the Sun and Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges E7

August 18, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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With more than 24,000 nonprofits registered in the State of Arizona, it can be difficult for nonprofit founders to rely on passion alone to have their mission attract the attention of donors and volunteers. Luckily the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy has expanded to Arizona bringing with it their mission to increase the fundraising capabilities and impact nonprofits have in their communities. Not only did we learn more about the curriculum provided by SIP to move these nonprofits forward but also the trend of giving circles, like 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun.

Listen in as guests Kim Tarnopolski, co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun and Brent Boardman, Philanthropy Education Project Manager for Sanford Institute of Philanthropy discuss how their organizations are making philanthropy happen in Arizona and how you can get involved, too!

100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a local philanthropic group of women who meet quarterly, contribute locally and connect personally to benefit well deserving charities. Their members are like-minded, passionate women who nominate local nonprofits in an effort to bring awareness, education and funding to those causes. Ultimately, one charity is selected each quarter to support monetarily. The ladies are leveraging their resources so their small gifts ($100 per quarter) add up to a significant donation to a local charity ($10,000 per quarter).

The chapter has four sister groups that meet around the Valley of the Sun on a quarterly basis – Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, East Valley and West Valley. Their goal is to donate $100,000 annually to local charities in the Phoenix metro area. To them, it is not about just signing a check; it is about caring.

Kim Tarnopolski is a community steward who has made a Valley-wide impact to better the lives and opportunities for others. She is selfless in giving to the causes she believes in. She donates with her energy, her talent, her dollars and her time. Her corporate background includes roles in community building, philanthropy, business consulting and event planning. Everything she does is driven by her desire to bring communities, individuals and causes together so an impact is made, and the world is a better place because of it.

Kim is the Chief Community Builder and driving force behind 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (100+ WWC). 100+ WWC is a philanthropic group of passionate women who meet quarterly to identify local charities in need. Kim, along with Jacqueline Destremps, Stephanie Millner and Jenn Kaye, launched the organization in 2015 with a goal of donating $500,000 in five years to local nonprofits. Today, there are four sister groups who meet around the Valley with donations totaling almost $300,000.

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Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges Mission Statement: To help nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and the impact they have in their communities and society, through proven contemporary curriculum presented by world-class nonprofit leaders, best in class faculty and renowned philanthropists.

Brent D. Boardman has been teaching and presenting on Organizational Behavior, Leading Projects in Organizations, and Team Dynamics since 2008. He is an ASU Fellow for the Arizona Program for Policy, Ethics, and Education Leadership, author of Connecting with Students through Online Education in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Brent currently serves as a Philanthropy Education Manager for the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges.

With the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges, he works with nonprofit organizations across Arizona to increase their fundraising potential by applying the Cause Selling techniques created by T. Denny Sanford.

Follow Sanford Institute on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About 3C Amplified

3C Amplified is a space to highlight businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals collaborating to amplify their impact in the community. We share real world examples for how partnerships allow for growth both within our businesses and our communities. Listen in as we share how others are connecting, creating and collaborating and how you can be part of something greater.

About Jacqueline Destremps

Jacqueline Destremps is a creative marketing strategist and founded Another Hand Advantage, LLC in 2014 to help community minded small business owners and nonprofit professionals move forward more confidently with their marketing strategy. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, she has spent her professional career working in both the nonprofit and for-profit sector.

She now enjoys being self-employed and the flexibility it provides to allow more time to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards, choose pro-bono projects, run 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (which she co-founded in 2014) and travel the world. Jacqueline believes in creating connections between businesses and nonprofits in the community to stimulate growth and collaboration.

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Pensacola Business Radio: Guest Spotlight Episode with Dr. Sandra L. Winborne / Winnie and Associates, LLC

July 27, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Guest Spotlight Episode with Dr. Sandra L. Winborne / Winnie and Associates, LLC

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Dr. Winborne, is President/Owner of Winnie & Associates, LLC, an educational and credentialing consultant business. We offer consultant services to federal, state, school systems, military, veterans, graduating students. churches, and other groups or individuals. Winborne, worked over 28-years as an educator in federal service at the Defense Activity for Non-Trafitional Education Support (DANTES) and other agencies. She retired from federal service in December 2014. Dr. Winborne possesses expertise as a subject matter expert (SME) in military credentialing and she completed a doctorate studying the same area. Her dissertation (2006) is titled: “Examining Military Credentialing Knowledge for the Civilian Workforce: Using Rhythmic Language and Jazz.” This issue remains as a current question on how to assess military training today, expose Service members to credentialing in their preparation for veteran status, and transition to the workforce of their futures outside of the military.

Calvin Bonifacio / YTG

Founder

www.tasteforthecause.com

Taste For The Cause

Local Pensacola organizations join together to deliver Taste for A Cause. A culinary celebration providing tastes from 40 local Pensacola restaurants, live music, local vendors, fun activities and much more. All funds raised stay local to support Veterans in NW Florida!

Pensacola Business Radio-7.25.16-Achieve Success In the Workplace By Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur

July 25, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

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Achieve Success In the Workplace By Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur

August 4

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

(Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)

The entrepreneurial spirit doesn’t just apply to those who are starting businesses, it also applies to individuals inside organizations.

Creativity and innovation is key to business acumen when creating a culture of adaptability and growth. Leveraging the potential of an organization’s workforce adds value to organizational processes, employee satisfaction, and customer loyalty. A recent survey found that 93 percent of all working adults in the U.S. feel they possess some entrepreneurial qualities.

If your organization is trying to remain competitive, develop new products and services and fully engage the Millennial Generation workforce, join us at this workshop on August 4 at UWF Conference Center. The workshop is offered in partnership between the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Studer Community Institute.

Featured speaker:

Dr. Cheryl Kirby, Florida SBDC Headquarters – Pensacola. Associate State Director

Case Study with Quint Studer

Dr. Cheryl Kirby is the Chief Strategy and Branding Officer and the Associate State Director for the Florida SBDC Network. Serving in this role since August 2011, Dr. Kirby leads the statewide branding, professional development and continuous improvement of the network’s more than 40 offices and nearly 250 employees, providing oversight in the continued success of Florida’s largest and leading provider of hands-on business assistance for small and medium-sized businesses.

Under her vision to drive an organizational culture committed to innovation and continuous improvement, Kirby has led the network through the attainment of many strategic initiatives, including a successful rebranding, the development and implementation of the network’s strategic plan – Vision 2020 – and, most recently, the Florida SBDC’s application for the 2016 Governor’s Sterling Award, whereby the network received a best practice award for its Quality Improvement Program.

Kirby has over 20 years of experience in marketing, training, innovation leadership, and strategic planning. Prior to her tenure with the Florida SBDC, Kirby served as an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Communication Arts and Engineering and Computer Technology Departments at the University of West Florida.

Kirby earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and a master’s degree in Health Communication Leadership from the University of West Florida. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Capital Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a member of several distinguished regional and national associations, including the Board of Examiners for the 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, America’s SBDC Accreditation Committee, STEM Story Board of Directors and Leadership Pensacola Class of 2008.

Rachael Gillette’s unique background combines over 20 years experience in leadership, speaking, coaching and training, and event management. Former Executive Director of Pensacola Young Professionals, she holds the Bar of England and Wales and a Bachelors in Law and American Studies from Keele University, England. She practiced as a Barrister-at-Law for 9 years in England and as a Family Mediator on the First Judicial Circuit in Pensacola, FL. Rachael is a John Maxwell certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker. She is a firestarter, passionate about leadership development, organization growth and making a difference.

Rachael joined the Studer Community Institute team as Director of Professional Development in 2015. With exceptional critical thinking skills, and a firm grasp of complex planning and coordination she is responsible for the creation of new and evolving curriculum, and the implementation of leadership training programs, conferences and online content. The Studer Community Institute will be a key part of driving citizen-powered change, and an important aspect of that will be professional and organization development.

Rachael also makes a difference serving as a Trustee of ARC Gateway Foundation and on the Board Of Directors of the Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida. She has been a member of IMPACT 100 Pensacola for many years and has served on a number of committees.

Born in Denmark, Rachael grew up in Liverpool, England. She immigrated to Pensacola in 2002 to be with her husband, Paul. She became an American citizen in 2012.

An avid sailor, Rachael competes in local, national, and international regattas, and is the 2014 Women’s Gulf Yachting Association champion, winner of the Race for the Roses and Pensacola Yacht Club Sportswoman of the Year 2013 and 2014.

Founding Director-Center for Entrepreneurship

University of West Florida

February 2016 – Present (6 months)Pensacola, Florida Area

The Center, based in the College of Business, has the potential to reach students from all academic disciplines across the campus. The foundational roles creativity, critical thinking, team-based problem-solving and the innovation process play in complementing traditional entrepreneurial academics will be maximized. The Center’s donor has two priorities-increase enrollment and student retention at UWF. Some co-curricular activities which are both campus and community serving will be pursued.