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Brad Plothow / Womply
Head of Communications
Brad Plothow is head of communications at Womply, a merchant-focused technology and data company serving small businesses in every corner of America.
Georgia Senator Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick
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Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick
Georgia Senator Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick
Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick won a May 16 runoff election for the Georgia Senate District 32 to become
the fifth physician to serve in the current General Assembly. Sen. Kirkpatrick was an orthopedic
surgeon in the Atlanta area for more than 30 years, she served as the co-president of Resurgens
Orthopedics for 12 years, she remains active in the Resurgens Charitable Foundation she
founded, and she is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia’s Medical Reserve Corps –
which is prepared to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks in the state. Dr.
Kirkpatrick’s district stretches from east Cobb County to Sandy Springs. She succeeds Sen.
Judson Hill, who ran for the 6th U.S. Congressional District seat that was vacated by Rep. Tom
Price, M.D., who became the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Dr. Kirkpatrick believes that a lot of important health care issues will be addressed at the state
level regardless of what happens with the American Health Care Act – which recently passed the
U.S. House of Representatives. Sen Kirkpatrick believes that the key health care challenges we
face in Georgia include ensuring that patients who live in rural areas and other underserved
populations have access to the care they need. She also believes that we need to manage the
Medicaid program in a more effective way, including using a more proactive approach to
managing chronic disease. Dr. Kirkpatrick says that, “We also have a big problem with a lack of
competition in both the health insurance and health care delivery arenas in the state. These are
complex problems, but we need to protect patient choice and we need to promote competition in
health care.” Sen. Kirkpatrick also emphasizes that, “We need to take steps to address the
prescription drug abuse and heroin overdose epidemics in the state, which have taken an
especially heavy toll on our young people.” Finally, she believes that the medical profession can
play a key role in helping the state prepare for natural disasters and disease outbreaks, which is
why she volunteered to become a member of the Medical Association of Georgia’s Medical
Reserve Corps.
MAG President Steven M. Walsh, M.D., says that, “The Medical Association of Georgia is
extremely proud of Dr. Kirkpatrick. It is imperative for physicians to have a voice in the state’s
legislative process, so I hope that her election inspires other physicians to run for elected office.”
Culinary Atlanta Series Featuring Skye Estroff with Taste of Atlanta, Jackson Smith and Wes Jones with Honeysuckle Gelato and Naomi Green with The Giving Kitchen
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Skye Estroff / Taste of Atlanta
Marketing and Media Manager
Skye Estroff is the marketing and media manager for Atlanta’s largest food festival, Taste of Atlanta. Skye manages all TV, radio and print media relationships, as well as strategizing and planning all social media. She is an Atlanta native, a University of Georgia graduate and an expert in Atlanta’s best food.
Wes Jones and Jackson Smith / Honeysuckle Gelato
Co-Founder
Founded in 2011 by Jackson Smith, Wes Jones, and Khatera Ballard, Honeysuckle Gelato is a craft gelato manufacturer headquartered in Atlanta. Today, the company has 18 employees and its products can be found in retail locations across the Southeast. Additionally, Honeysuckle Gelato is served in restaurants throughout Atlanta and the company recently opened its first retail location in Ponce City Market. Since launching the Honeysuckle Gelato, the three founders have created more than 250 flavor combinations, their top seller being Sea-Salted Caramel.
Honeysuckle Gelato combines the rich and smooth texture of gelato with the decadent flavors and desserts of the South. All of the company’s gelatos and sorbets are made from scratch in Atlanta and use the finest and freshest local ingredients.
Naomi Green / The Giving Kitchen
Director of Partnerships
As a life-long Atlanta native, Naomi Green is thrilled to join The Giving Kitchen team as Director of Partnerships and Strategic Events. Naomi brings extensive experience and knowledge of the restaurant industry which she’s gained over the past fifteen years. She has engaged in all dimensions of the restaurant business, rising from a server and bartender to senior management and event planning. Most recently, she was the Director of Events & Marketing at Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, where she signficantly contributed to the restaurant’s expansion initiatives. Previously, she was Event & Marketing Manager at the Palm Restaurant in Atlanta. Naomi also worked as a Corporate Trainer around the country and then as Banquet Sales Manager for Maggiano’s Little Italy in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville.
Naomi has seen first hand the devastating impact of unanticipated hardship on Atlanta’s restaurant community. These experiences have motivated her to take on a leadership role in many industry related fundraisers, including launching Charlotte’s Web, The Pinky and the Team Hidi annual benefit events. Additionally, with the International Women’s House, Naomi works to serve immigrant and refugee women and their children who have been victim of domestic violence. She was also the chief organizer of the Palm’s sponsorship of the PGA’s TOUR Championship fundraiser, supporting the athletic engagement in golfing for children from low income families. Throughout these endeavors, Naomi has combined her pratical career experience with the skills obtained through her her studies at Boston University’s College of Communication and Journalism.
Naomi is excited to be able to blend her love for the restaurant community with her commitment to improving the lives of Georgians. She grew up in East Atlanta Village and Little 5 Points, attended the Atlanta Public Schools, and has remained a beloved fan of all things Atlanta. She currently resides near Decatur, and when she’s not out exploring some of Atlanta’s finest culinary hotspots and hidden dives, Naomi enjoys group running, spending time with her friends and family, and playing soccer regularly.
Sangram Vajre with Terminus, Author Chris Butsch and “The Crossover Coach” Brooke Giguere
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Sangram Vajre / Terminus
Sangram Vajre has quickly built a reputation as one of the leading minds in B2B marketing. Before co-founding Terminus, a SaaS platform for account-based marketing, Sangram led the marketing team at Pardot through its acquisition by ExactTarget and then Salesforce. He’s the author of “Account-Based Marketing For Dummies” and is the mastermind behind #FlipMyFunnel.
Chris Butsch / The Millenial’s Guide to Making Happiness
Author
Chris Butsch is Atlanta Business Radio’s “Millennial Correspondent.” Author of The Millennial’s Guide to Making Happiness, Chris educates other generations on how to decrypt and connect with his unique generation.
Brooke Giguere / The Crossover Coach
Brooke Giguere is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner and Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer. She currently enjoys helping soul centered creative types with procrastinating and time management skills so they get unstuck and take massive action to achieve their goals. Her professional career began as a social worker with experience ranging from adoptions to medical social work. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Accredited Case Manager with over 10 years in the acute care hospital setting. Brooke has the unique ability to marry her social work background and her love of coaching in a way that helps support her clients unlike any other. Her passion and purpose is to help herself and others create the vibrant, balanced lives we only dare to dream about!
Sanjay Seth with HealthEC
Justin’s return guest is Pop Health innovator, Dr. Sanjay Seth from. The two discuss MIPS, QPP, and Value-based Care best practices.
Biz Radio U Featuring Andrew Levison with Mag-nificent Instant Photo Experiences
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Hosted by Adam Wozniak and Darren Parkinson
Andrew Levison / Mag-nificent Instant Photo Experiences
CEO
Andrew Levison is CEO and Founder of Mag-nificent Instant Photo Experiences. He started the company in 2011 and has been a part of nearly 1000 events all over the country. Andrew was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He has a BA in psychology from University of Maryland and an MBA from Georgia State.
Women In Technology Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Prepares For WIT Connect 2017
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Special Edition: Women In Technology
Featuring Maureen Davis, Assistant Vice President – Systems at State Farm
The work of Women in Technology has an incredible impact.
Since 1992, Women in Technology has had a mission dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in Georgia’s technology community. Through the WIT COMMUNITY, WIT Also educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM.
WIT celebrates 25 years this month, WIT Connect 2017 is next week, and Business RadioX ® will be there Broadcasting Live !
Maureen Davis / State Farm
As a 30+ year State Farm employee and leader, Maureen is committed to achieving results and helping people grow and develop. She has served in leadership assignments in Accounting, IT, and as an internal consultant for State Farm Insurance Company in multiple locations in the midwest and east coast.
Ms. Davis has responsibility for State Farm’s Communications, Collaboration and Contact Center Technology delivery and support as well as executive leadership for State Farm’s Atlanta IT presence.
In addition to her other duties, Maureen has a passion for helping State Farm and their associates embed fitness and a healthy lifestyle into their lives and is actively engaged in their women’s networking group.
Matt Young with Personal Sport Record
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Matt Young / Personal Sport Record
CEO
Matt Young is a passionate health, recreation & sport servant leader who believes that supporting quality athletic achievement is good for our children, communities and society. He has 25 years of experience in the allied health care sector where he was recognized as one of British Columbia & Canada’s Top 40 U 40 business leaders of the year. Matt also has 15 years of experience coaching at the grass roots level.
Matt now consults sport organizations locally, nationally, and internationally on physical literacy & long term athlete development resources, tools and supports.
Bretta Kelly with Business Management System Consulting and Michaela Raner of Moguls Media
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Bretta Kelly, Owner & President of Business Management Systems Consulting, LLC (BMSC), shares with us her secrets to success, with more than 20 years in a wide range of manufacturing industries implementing and managing Business Management Systems she has changed the way business owners prepare for their audits.
Michaela Raner, Owner & President of Moguls Media, helps us understand how important it is to have a captivating and memorable business brand. Listen in as she describes how she creates the perfect marketing recipe for her clients using public relations and social media along with the more traditional marketing/advertising methods. It’s a magical conversation you don’t want to miss!
