Chanté Knox is an American inventor and entrepreneur, and Founder of DelivHer FemCare. She developed tested and patented a new absorbent menstrual cup for use by women during their cycles. She has been working with GSU and the MSESF to commercialize the product and bring it to market.
Dia Davis is COO of DelivHer FemCare.
Connect with Chanté and Dia on LinkedIn.
Micha Ford is Founder and CEO of NVRBeen Standard.
Musaddeq Khan (MK) is the lead Entrepreneur In Residence for Georgia State’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. MK is a serial entrepreneur. He has taken ideas and transformed them into growth businesses. In 2002, he founded Prominus to help hospitals manage their receivables. In 2008, MK founded Verdeeco, a cloud-based analytics platform that energy utilities use to manage and analyze data to gain operational efficiencies.
Verdeeco was acquired in 2014 by Sensus, the company that helps Georgia Power and Cobb EMC measure and manage electric grid. Verdeeco was dubbed iTunes of the Smart Grid. MK has also led innovation teams for large corporations like Best Buy and Itron. In addition to his role at Georgia State, he is a mentor at the Atlanta Tech Village and works with startups and entrepreneurs nationwide. MK is also currently the Chief Revenue Officer for Grid4C an AI startup based in Tel Aviv. MK holds a B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University.
Jamine Moton is an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. Jamine has demonstrated the ability to focus on success as a former professional athlete, police officer and Olympic team member. Now as the founder of Skylar Security, Jamine has exceeded 800% in growth over the past 12 months.
Jamine graduated from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Atlanta-based Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative and LaunchPad 2X. Jamine’s approach to privately-owned security services has garnered her an unprecedented level of industry success, representing the City of Atlanta and business startups in the United State at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in The Netherlands in 2019. Jamine holds an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a masters in Human Resource Development from Clemson University.
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Tommy Marshall, Executive Director, Georgia Fintech Academy, University System of Georgia, has spent his 20+ year management consulting career focused on digital financial services and fintech. He works to bring his depth in payments, banking, capital markets, finance & regulation together with the Georgia and global fintech ecosystem to lead and support the objectives of the Georgia Fintech Academy.
Tommy is a graduate of Davidson College and holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University. He has called Atlanta home for the past ten years.
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Brian Jennings is the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Executive Education at Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business.
In this role, he has overall responsibility for the growth, go-to-market strategy and delivery of Robinson’s two MBA degree programs (Flexible and Executive) and a broad portfolio of 14 specialized masters’ offerings, overseeing the programs’ recruiting, admissions, financial aid, student experience, student advisement and alumni engagement functions. In addition, he leads the College’s non-degree executive education business and works closely with senior management teams and talent development executives at a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Prior to his appointment at Georgia State, Brian was an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech for 9 years, providing overall leadership for the expansion of Scheller College of Business’ Full-time, Evening and Executive MBA programs and non-degree executive education portfolio.
Before to moving to Atlanta in 2010, Brian held dual roles at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania – as Senior Director at the Aresty Institute of Executive Education and as Managing Director of the Mack Center of Technological Innovation. His responsibilities at Wharton included assessing talent development needs at global Fortune-class companies in the manufacturing, energy and technology industries and aligning the School’s thought leadership and research capabilities to clients’ interests.
Prior to moving to academia, Brian had an extensive career in the technology consulting industry, spending 17 years in client-facing and business development roles at global firms such as Accenture, PwC and IBM.
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Davisha Patel is currently finishing her last semester as an MBA student at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State. During her time, she has participated in the Graduate Mentoring Program as well as been a part of the Graduate Business Association and Graduate Management Consulting Club.
Prior to joining Georgia State, Davisha attended Mercer University for both her undergraduate degree and Masters in Public Health. Her focus in healthcare allowed her the opportunity to intern at the State Capitol during a legislative session as well as perform research on telemedicine usage in rural Georgia.
With the combination of healthcare and business, Davisha plans to begin her career in the consulting industry after the completion of her program.
Daniel Hadgu has interned at several financial services companies such as IFS securities one of Atlanta’s Largest African American-Owned Broker Firms and Nomura Holdings on Wall Street. This summer he will be joining Vanguard as an Investment Management Intern one of the few students from a nontarget to be selected for that position. He is currently an Equity Research Analyst at BLK Capital Management one of the largest student-owned non-profit hedge funds.
Daniel is also a founding member of a Fin-Tech company, EthioPay which specializes in cross-border payments to Ethiopia he is currently in TYE competing to win funding for EthioPay. In his journey of understanding what it truly means to help others, he has uncovered the power of innovation. Innovation is the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods. Through his own life experiences of being a first-generation Eritrean American, he has found at the crossroads of innovation and entrepreneurship lies impact. This is what led him to my current pursuit of understanding the increasing global challenges faced in Ethiopia cross border payment. Ethiopay, is his entrepreneurial project to address this issue and develop a global payout platform.
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Dr. Steven Bailey, with Crawford Plastic Surgery, attended Morehouse College in Atlanta on a full-tuition Scholarship. During his time at Morehouse, he was very active on campus and in the local community. He enriched his college experience by becoming fluent in conversational Spanish, studying abroad at the Universidad de Benito Juarez (Oaxaca Mexico). He graduated from Morehouse College on the dean’s list, with honors. After college, he attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville TN. He excelled in medical school earning multiple scholarships and graduated with highest honors (GPA of 3.98).
Dr. Bailey had the privilege of training at some of the most rigorous, high volume institutions in the country. He completed a General Surgery Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center/ Parkland Hospital. During his seven-year training program, he completed two years of research in the Plastic Surgery Department publishing several peer-reviewed articles, winning awards for scientific research from the American Burn Association, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
After completing his General Surgery residency, Dr. Bailey was a highly sought after candidate for Plastic Surgery Fellowship, interviewing at many of the top tier training programs across the country. He chose to attend the number one plastic surgery training program in the country and remained at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas.
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Jacqlyn Charles is the host of The Women Are Worthy Show and The Women Are Worthy Radio Show, which confronts critical life challenges that women are faced with.
Originally from, Brooklyn, NY, Jackie is known for her phenomenal energy, positive attitude, and captivating personality. As a motivational speaker, she uses her platform
to hone her talent for inspiring and motivating others to live in a state of constant aspiration.
Jackie, who was once homeless, chose the specific format, “Women Are Worthy”, out of a yearning desire to be a remedy and cornerstone of support during the adversity that occurs in all aspects of life. She realized that many problems stemmed from the negative relationships that women were having with each other. She uses her show as a vehicle to effectively develop sisterhood by connecting women, bridging gaps, and creating the framework that will spark significant dialogue among women and between women. Jackie has been a consistent advocate and community activist for Cancer, as well as community activism for homelessness.
Jackie’s life is led with absolute purpose. With persistence and determination at her helm, she is considered by many to be a Master of Habit and Change. Her goal is to inspire greatness in everyone that she comes into contact with. Jackie’s core belief is that no matter what happens today, there is always tomorrow. This is a brand new day and everyone gets a second chance to have a fresh start.
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Normanie Ricks is a decorated former officer of the United States Navy. She has an authentic compassion for cultivating long-term relationships based on trust and value. She has spent her career serving the healthcare sector as a Rehabilitation Clinic Manager and Occupational Therapy Clinician. Beyond those titles, she serves as an influential part of the community, dedicating her time as a mentor, volunteer, and patient advocate.
Identifying a need for more community health programs, Normanie obtained a certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). To date, her most notable career accomplishments are leading and managing operations of the Wounded Warrior Program at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego; creating and developing an Occupational Therapy Neonatal Intensive Care Program; serving as a key member in Navy Medicine’s first study on targeted muscle re-Innervation and nerve transfers for amputees; and participating in vision research for soldiers who have sustained traumatic brain injuries during conflicts.
Along with her endeavors, Normanie is an advocate for children with disabilities, both in the United States and abroad. Traveling globally, she has serviced youth communities in Japan, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Zambia. She was recognized by The American Red Cross for assistance in fundraising events that contributed to over $110,000 raised for humanitarian relief. As a global mentor, she continues to volunteer her time and knowledge to teaching Occupational Therapy to students attending various universities.
Currently, Normanie is the owner and operator of Achieve Occupational Therapy Solutions, Inc. where she provides rehabilitation to individuals who are affected with neurological deficits that alters their vision and limits their ability to perform well in school, work, and life in general. Continuing to serve her community in every aspect, she also serves on the board of the East Cobb Lions Club, which provides free vision screenings for the school systems in Georgia.
Normanie’s dedication to learning is no surprise, as she has always been a scholar. She was a member of the Beta Club, The High School National Honor’s Society, and graduated in the top 5 percent of her class. She accomplished all of this while also being a student-athlete. Talk about an amazing woman! As a well-recognized track athlete, Normanie was named Track Woman of the Year by the Atlanta Track Club, won two state championships and set several school and state records. She frequently medaled at the Junior Olympics. However, her successes did not stop there, in college, she was also inducted into the National Honor’s Society, was named the Coca Cola Dean’s Scholar, Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities, and Conference USA student-athlete of the month. In graduate school, she served on the executive board of the Student Government Association; was recognized for Excellence in her Evidence-Based Practice Thesis; and served as the Commencement Speaker for the Occupational Therapy Graduating Class of in 2012.
Normanie has always held a passion for education and healthcare. Her past accomplishments in academics and sports are what led her to fulfill her passion in serving her community in every way. As the host of “A Healthy Atlanta,” Normanie will continue to display her dedication by sharing knowledge, and finding innovative ways and connections to serve communities domestically and globally.
Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with BRX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor, Stone Payton here with you, Lee, you’ve mentioned lately a couple of times this idea of trying direct mail. What do you have in mind?
Lee Kantor: [00:00:11] I grew up in direct mail. One of the first things I’ve ever did was to use postcards as a way to market myself as a copywriter when I first started getting into the advertising business. And I’m a big fan of direct mail and especially in today’s world where nobody gets anything in the mail. If you send them something nice, a postcard, especially, even one with their picture on it from the studio, that will stand out.
Lee Kantor: [00:00:34] You’ll really make a mark in their memory and they’ll think very highly of you. It’s a great add to your kind of marketing mix. So, staying in front of your clients and prospective clients. There’s a lot of tools out there that make this very, very easy. SendOutCards is one I know you’ve used in the past. Recently, we stumbled on another company that does a similar service called, SendJim. What are your thoughts, Stone, about executing something like this?
Stone Payton: [00:01:00] Well, I’ll tell you what I like about it, two things. One, it’s more automated than you might think. It’s kind of the best of both worlds, at least SendOutCards and SendJim is. There are things you can do kind of electronically to manage everything. But then, the end product does something, physical, something tangible. And what I like about that is you are absolutely profiting from the law of contrast. It is so different than what so many people are out there doing. Anytime you can invoke the law of contrast, I say go for it.
Lee Kantor: [00:01:32] It’s perfect for surprise and delight moments for your clients, your guests, and your prospects. So, give it a go.
Dan Corso joined the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) in 1999 after serving as Vice Chair of the Festival Division for the 1998 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
The Atlanta Sports Council’s mission is to facilitate the growth and development of sports in metro Atlanta by serving as a recruiter for major regional, national and international sporting events. The organization plays an important role in improving the quality of life for residents in the region through sports, working to drive economic growth and visibility and acting as an advocate for the area teams and annual sporting events.
The Sports Council’s accomplishments include hosting several prominent sporting events such as the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four, MLB, NHL and NBA All-Star Games, WrestleMania XXVII and ACC and SEC Basketball Tournaments. Most recently, the ASC managed the effort to successfully recruit the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, Super Bowl LIII (2019) and the 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
During his time at ASC, the organization has been named Sports Commission of the Year by the National Association of Sports Commissions four times (2000, 2004, 2006 and 2015).
Corso serves as Chairman of the Atlanta Basketball Host Committee Board of Directors for the 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four. He previously served as President of the Atlanta Football Host Committee Board of Directors for the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee. In addition, Corso serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and College Football Hall of Fame and Advisory Board for the Celebration Bowl.
Corso is a graduate of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2017. Corso graduated from Florida State University.
How to Connect with Dan
Website: https://www.metroatlantachamber.com/councils/atlanta-sports-council
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaSportsCouncil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ATLSportsCncl
Dr. Maury Wills is the CEO of D.A.T.E, a leading academy in DeKalb County, D.A.T.E. serves 800 students between the grades of kindergarten through eighth grade, with a focus on technological studies and environmental sciences.
From leading the school’s STEAM Bus to assisting in hands-on, minds-on, problem-solving, inquiry-based, integrated curriculum which provides students with a foundation for understanding the world and their place in it.
Dr. Wills’ instructional leadership is deeply rooted in his philosophy of excellence and learning for the future of our youth; “Every student will learn, given the opportunity to embrace a climate of high expectations, a committed support system, and connections to the context of the real world, the Three R’s: Learning with Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor!”
How to Connect with Dr. Wills
Website: https://dekalbacademy.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeKalb.Academy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Dateacademy
Noel Brewick is a former Division-2 All-American swimmer at the University of South Dakota who worked in several jobs, including with Sherwin Williams (where his wife is currently VP of Marketing) and Mattress Firm, before realizing his dream of business ownership with Footprints Floors.
Matt Therriault is the proud owner of theFootprints Floors Peachtree City and is no stranger to the home renovationindustry. After moving to Atlanta from Chicago with his wife and two daughtersabout 7 years ago, Matt began working small remodeling jobs here and therewithin the Peachtree City community.
The former firefighter and paramedic thenstarted a full-time handyman and renovation company, Peachtree City (PTC) HomeRescue. Matt was looking to open a flooring extension of his handyman businesswhen he started looking into different franchise opportunities. He came acrossFootprints Floors and felt their business model fit perfectly into his visionfor his next business.
Matt believes Footprints Floors is the perfect next stepin his career and is looking forward to extend his professional renovation skillsto the people of Peachtree City and surrounding communities.
How to Connect with Noel and Matt
Sandy Springs Location: https://footprintsfloors.com/sandy-springs
Peachtree City Location: https://footprintsfloors.com/peachtree-city
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/footprints-floors/
Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/footprintsfloorsllc/
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Guest:
Diana Madaras, Owner
Diana Madaras,
3035 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 615-3001
diana@madaras.com
https://www.madaras.com/
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Diana Madaras celebrates the subtle, natural beauty of ordinary scenes in a way that is both intense and dramatic. She paints in both watercolor and acrylic and has a diverse portfolio, from brilliant desert landscapes to expressionistic portraits. Much in demand for commissioned artwork, Madaras has completed paintings for Westin, Loews, and Miraval resorts. She also has created eight paintings for the estate of the former President of Mexico. Her painting, The Blues at Old Main, was commissioned for the cover of the University of Arizona alumni magazine, and her art has appeared on the covers of 6 other magazines, including Art Book of the West and Tucson Lifestyle Magazine.
Diana is very active in community service, and her art has benefited more than 100 charities. Before opening her art galleries, Diana operated a high-profile sports marketing company in Tucson, promoting major sporting events including LPGA and PGA golf tournaments. A month-long painting trip to Greece in 1993 changed her life, prompting her to sell her marketing company and devote her career to painting. She has since been voted Tucson’s Best Visual Artist 9 times.
A business coach and author,Stephanie Rising has helped over 100 small business owners achieve greater proficiency, profitability, and sanity. She specializes in navigating the complexities of family-owned companies and partnerships with 5 to 25 employees. An expert small business advocate, she provides objective problem solving and accountability that has led many of her clients to award-winning achievement. Her clients have represented a total of over $60M in annual revenues and 1,000 employees.
Stephanie specializes in DISC behavioral analysis and her book,DISC: Leverage Your Nature, Increase Your Sales, is available on Amazon. She outlines step-by-step tactics for building a marketing plan that is sustainable for each reader’s personality and speaks to their specific target market. Stephanie has led numerous well-received workshops on DISC-based marketing and applying behavioral analysis in business.
As an extension of her belief in promoting an educated and healthy community, Stephanie is a monthly sponsor of Youth On Their Own, which provides stipends, supplies, and mentorship to Tucson teens who are homeless through no fault of their own. She also supports Temwani Children’s Foundation, whichprovides education, food, and hope to orphaned children impoverished by the effects of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka, Zambia in Africa.
Stephanie’s podcast,Small Biz, Big Voices, is broadcast monthly on Tucson Business Radio X. Show notes, interview questions and additional coaching tips can be found on herSmall Biz, Big Voices Facebook page.
Stephanie is available for executive team coaching, strategic planning retreats, and public speaking.
