B.A. “Billionaire” Bryant is the Founder at My Janitorial Contracts.
Mark Goodman is Executive Director of Unity Tailgate – the world’s largest tailgate at the GA International Convention Center (the one next to the airport) the day before the Super Bowl (Big Game). Mark was inducted in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one of the top fans of the game.
Frank Stinger is a Licensed Agent at US Health Advisors. He has a 25+ years in developing health plan designs and cost sharing features.
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Jim Noll is an accomplished business leader with over 30 years of sales, marketing and operations expertise with companies including IBM, HP, Bank of America and Mellon. He is a passionate entrepreneur and founded his first business, AlpharettaMoms.Org ten years ago. With deep expertise in technology and being very “handy” himself, Jim has identified the DIY home automation business as a major challenge for most busy home owners. Whether it’s the selection of proper manufacturers, integration with Apple Home or a smart technology installation, many hurdles stand in the consumer’s way. iTrust Home Services was created to remove those roadblocks for homeowners wanting to reap the many benefits of home automation.
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After spending years at one of Atlanta’s premier and nationally recognized Family Law and Litigation firms, Attorney Emily Yu opened Yu Family Law, LLC. Ms. Yu draws on her experience as a Family Law litigator, mediator, and lecturer to train new mediators, as well as her community service with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation as a Guardian ad Litem and with cases on behalf of victims of Domestic Violence. Yu Family Law, LLC strives to give clients an environment where they can securely enter the next chapters of their lives, both financially and emotionally. Yu Family Law, LLC is particularly sensitive to the fact that Family Law matters can be stressful and difficult, and can have a significant impact on clients and children. Yu Family Law, LLC wholly assumes the role and responsibility of being a client’s legal counsel and advocate, and fights for our clients’ futures with thoughtful dedication and pragmatic solutions.
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As president of Goliath Consulting Group, Jay Bandy has built a broad foundation of expertise in the restaurant industry over 30 plus years. Jay works with independents restaurants, chains and franchise companies in every facet of the business. Jay currently works with a staff of six and a vast network of contacts in the food service industry to help Goliath’s clients be successful. In addition to his consulting role, Jay is a managing partner for HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern and partner with a franchisee group for Cowboy Chicken. Jay also owns Goliath Restaurant Management that manages client’s restaurants. Jay has a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Louisville and earned CFM certification from the International Food Service Executives Association. He’s also a graduate of McDonald’s Hamburger University. Currently he is serving on the board of directors of the Georgia Restaurant Association and a member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International.
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Lauren Gall Sales & Marketing Director and Melanie Ammerman Operations & Finance Director, are the Co-founders at VaVa Virtual Assistants — a full-service virtual assistance provider, serving clients of all sizes worldwide. Their team specializes in administrative and marketing needs and offer friendly and efficient assistance via telecommuting, at a fraction of the cost of employing administrative staff in your office. Our goal is to allow you time to focus on revenue generating tasks while we handle the back office support.
Everything is falling apart. This is a good thing. Old structures and old beliefs are collapsing. No more “keeping it together”. If it’s trying to fall, let it. We are releasing what we thought we were to make room for what we truly are: Love.
Cry, release, allow. We can only be fulfilled at the level we are willing to be sad. The old story is trying to leave in order to make room for something huge.
Love is rising. Everywhere.
No more chasing. No more strategies. No more fear.
You are freedom. You are connection. You are love. There is nothing to do. There is nothing to change. Just allow the true unfolding and discover infinite abundance.
Love Rising is a 10-hour online video series that will help you laugh, release and heal in all areas of your life—and the entire two day event is just $20. Seriously.
Enjoy.
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Brian LeBlanc
Brian LeBlanc grew up in New Orleans, LA and now resides in Pensacola, FL. He found his niche in the professional world as a Marketing and Public Relations Executive.
All that changed in October of 2014 when he was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Being he made a career by using his voice, he now uses that voice as an Alzheimer’s Advocate.
Brian now spends his time as an International Alzheimer’s Advocate, Keynote Speaker and Session Presenter at International, National and Local Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. He is also a Crisis Intervention Team Trainer for Law Enforcement
He knew that most information about Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia’s came from the medical/scientific community, and from the perspectives of professional and family caregivers. However, the actual voice of Alzheimer’s is seldom heard. Thus, his presentation “Alzheimer’s: Up Close”, was born.
LeBlanc’s presentation provides a window into the journey of a “regular guy” from a “regular life” who is living with a progressive, disabling, degenerative brain disease.
Member of:
Alzheimer’s Association – Pensacola, FL Bay Area
Nat’l Alzheimer’s Assoc Early Stage Advisory Group
Dementia Action Alliance Advisory Board
Dementia Alliance International Advocate
Covenant Alzheimer’s Care Advocate
Elite Cruises and Vacations Keynote Speaker
Brian dedicates his advocacy and mission to the memory of his Great-Grandmother (ALZ – 1880), Grandfather (ALZ – 1985), Father (Vascular Dementia – 2010) and Mother (ALZ – 2015).
Brian LeBlanc
| ph: (850) 637-2586 | e-mail: thebrianleblanc@gmail.com | blog: https://abitofbrianbrilliance.com
| ALZ Association, Central & North Florida Chapter | https .com ://alz.org/cnfl | Office: ( 904 ) 299 – 7137 |
| Brand Ambassador / State Policy & Advocacy Ambassador | National Alzheimer’s Advocate |
| Nat’l ALZ Assoc | https://alz.org | 24/7 Helpline (800) 272-3900 |
| Early Stage Advisory Board | National Alzheimer’sAdvocate |
| Dementia Action Alliance | https://daanow.org | e-mail: info@daanow.org | (732) 212-903 6 |
| International Alzheimer’s Advocate / Advisory Board | Conference: June 20-22 https://daanow.org/conferences |
Kathy Summerlin/Saenger Pensacola
*Broad experience in booking negotiations and special event planning and management from both a non-profit and for-profit aspects including talent research, sound, lighting, logistics, and catering.
*Extensive experience in event marketing including media placement, media relations, promotional projects, group sales, direct mail, social media, television, cable and radio.
Aren’t we all really in the customer experience business? During the 20+ years in residential real estate and corporate relocation, the #1 cornerstone of Jill’s business has always been the experience she and her team delivers. Little did she know that this strategy that would become a leading best practice for the world’s greatest businesses to survive in the future. This inspired Jill to interview big business as well as top CX professionals who are leveraging strategies to deliver a superior customer experience, and to share their stories with the business community at large. Join Jill every third Wednesday at 10AM at CXRadio.online.
Mike Wittenstein is the Founder and Chief Experience Designer/Storyteller at StoryMiners. About 20 years ago he learned that great stories (about you or your brand) come from great experiences (with you or your brand). So, the better the experience, the better the story. A great experience is truly the birthplace of word-of-mouth. That’s always been important, but in today’s driven-at-the-speed-of-social-media world, it’s more than true. It’s essential to future success.
Mike has helped about 700 companies understand the power of combining story and experience with purpose since starting StoryMiners in 2002.
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As an avid and enthusiastic audiophile, Alan Jones has helped loyal customers indulge in their own love of listening to music on high-quality audio since 1995 when he opened Audio Alternative. He later followed his passion and purchased HiFi Buys in 2013. His enthusiasm for experiencing and sharing music was established nearly four decades ago when he walked into his first audio store. “I have had a passion for audio since I walked into a store in 1983. “Since opening my store, I have concentrated on building lifetime relationships with my customers, creating a store staff that is second to none in the market, and choosing product manufacturers that stand with me. I believe everyone who comes in my store will experience my long-term commitment to my customers, my manufacturers, and my employees as well as my desire to learn from them all while having fun. I feel strongly that I would not be who I am today without these people.”
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Jill Heineck is a leading authority on corporate relocations, and is highly sought after for her real estate industry acumen and business insights. As a published author, frequent panelist and keynote speaker, Jill shares her experience and perceptions with people from around the globe.
Jill is a founding partner of Keller Williams Southeast, established in 1999, and the founder and managing partner of Heineck & Co. Her real estate practice specializes in corporate relocations, individual relocations, luxury residential, and commercial properties. Jill’s analytical approach to problem-solving, along with her expert negotiation skills and sophisticated marketing, deliver superior results to her clients. Her winning strategies and tenacious client advocacy have earned her a reputation for excellence among Atlanta’s top producers.
While Jill has received many accolades throughout her career, she is most gratified by the personal testimonials and referrals she receives from her clients. Jill’s unwavering commitment to the customer experience, and her focus on the unique needs of each client, serve as the foundation of her success.
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Joy Passey is The Rebel Business Coach and Founder of JOY Prosperity Coaching, Inc. She is a New York University Certified Organizational & Executive Coach and an Institute of Social and Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach who uses theater techniques to help Entrepreneurs monetize their passion. Combining Joy’s creative mind with her business knowledge fosters a fun and unique approach to helping people discover new possibilities for themselves and create the lifestyle they’ve always dreamt about having.
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Asha Mankowska, MA,Esq. is an Internationally Renown Business, Executive & High Performance Coach, Consultant, Trainer, Branding Expert, Bestselling Author and Charismatic Speaker. Every year she is a Keynote Speaker at prestigious universities (Harvard, Yale) and conferences for top leaders, CEOs, executives and business owners in USA & Europe. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top Business and Career coaches in America. She accepted the honor to be a member of Forbes Magazine Coaches Council and her articles are featured in Forbes Magazine on regular basis. Asha is a born entrepreneur, launching her first business at the age of 21 when she was in her second year of law school, successfully building three companies in Europe from the ground up and helping hundreds of clients from many countries. In addition to being recognized journalist (MA degree in Journalism), published in several European countries (mostly Poland, Germany and Sweden) and running very successful consulting and educational businesses, she had been an attorney and mediator in Europe and USA for 11 years. Asha made a courageous career change and transitioned to be a fulfilled Executive, Business, High Performance Coach & Branding Consultant. For the last 8 years she owns multiple 6 Figures companies and helping her clients to do the same. Her clients: influential leaders, CEOs, top executives and upper management learn how to design efficient and profitable business models, create online products and services, keep ultimate work-life balance for highest performance, deal with stress, self-imposed limitations, procrastination, perfectionism, burnout and workaholics. Instead set S.M.A.R.T. goals for success, identify top values and beliefs, to become more efficient, result oriented, successful, charismatic, influential and powerful leader to create a healthy environment at work, at home for employees and family. Asha was invited to teach those topics mostly at San Diego & San Francisco, CA, Harvard University in Boston, Paris France, Frankfurt (Germany), Krakow and Warsaw (Poland) just to mention a few. She is a Founder of business Mentorship and Mastermind: HIGHLY PAID EXPERTS ACADEMY powerful community for and training for influential CEOs, Leaders, coaches, consultants, experts, entrepreneurs and business owners to transition their business to multiple 6 Figures and 7 Figures Revenue Source and Design the Life On their Own Terms. Her program addresses cutting edge concepts to help her clients implement and dominate their industry, position themselves as powerful and charismatic leaders, turn their Passion into 7 Figures Profits, influence the world, and make a fortune by doing what they love with integrity and authenticity. She was a Founder of Speaking Academy “Speakers Bureau for dynamic women entrepreneurs”, the Radio Host: “Crush Fears with Asha” and host of video podcast: “Interviews with Asha: How to grow your business” where she interviews top leaders and experts in business from USA. She is also a CEO of Business Accelerated NOW. Her first book “The Change 4: Manifest Your Greatness Today”, where she was a co-author with Jim Lutes & Jim Britt (Tony Robbins’ first mentor), was published this April 2015. Her second book with Brian Tracy: “Ignite Your Life” was published on May 19th, 2016 and became a bestseller in two top categories: sales and marketing. Asha was also honored as a Thought Leader in Hollywood, CA in September 2016. Asha was also recognized as Woman of Influence in San Diego, CA for 2017. In January 2018, she was recognized by LinkedIn as an Advice Expert on LinkedIn. She was selected to offer advice to LinkedIn community, individuals, and groups in care.
Divya Parekh is an award-winning business relationship advisor, international speaker and 7 -time #1 International bestselling author and a message muse who has had great success with authors, super achievers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and speakers. Divya’s books and strategies have been endorsed by the likes of Brian Tracy, Marshall Goldsmith, Kevin Harrington (Original Shark from Shark Tank), James Malinchak (ABC’s Secret Millionaire), Sherry Winn (Two-time Olympian) and many more. She has a message that is essential to bringing success to anyone. That message has five tenets: 1. Servant Leadership 2. Collaboration, not Competition 3. Build Relationships that matter 4. Mindfulness works everywhere 5. Knight yourself. The foundation of Divya’s success is that any professional or entrepreneur can achieve their highest goals by building and nurturing relationships. She has helped many people create a thriving business that is joyful and easy to run. Her philosophy when it comes to launching books and careers is that it is all about hearts and hugs–how much you impact and help people with your life and your work! Divya supports entrepreneurs, leaders, and achievers turn their unique message into an inspiring movement. She does this by helping them communicate their message through business-focused and personalized platforms, including book writing, podcast, speaking and… This approach, in turn, positions them as an industry leader, accelerates business growth and increases business profits.
6453 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-797-1233
theparishtucson@gmail.com
At The Parish, COO and Co-Owner Steve Dunn displays his true passion for genuine hospitality. He has over 30 years of culinary experience that spans Texas, California, Louisiana as well as right here in Tucson.
Dunn is dedicated to the local community by supporting arts, live music and several grassroot charities. Follow The Parish on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Yelp.
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. An expert small business advocate, she provides objective problem solving and accountability that have led numerous clients to award-winning achievement. She is a Nominee for the Southern Arizona BBB’s 2019 Ethics Torch Award.
Stephanie specializes in DISC behavioral analysis and her first 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 many well-received workshops on DISC-based marketing and applying behavioral analysis in business. She is currently working on her second book about family-owned businesses.
In 2012, Stephanie and her husband, Dr. George Rising, founded The Rising School, a nonprofit charter school focused on preparing students for college and 21st century careers. As an extension of her belief in promoting an educated and healthy community, Stephanie has sponsored Youth on Their Own since 2011, contributing monthly toward student stipends used to help homeless teens graduate from high school.
Stephanie is available for one-on-one coaching, executive team development, planning retreats, and public speaking.
