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DeeDee Trotter, Olympic Champion and Owner of Taste of Gold Bakery

July 12, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

DeeDee Trotter, Olympic Champion and Owner of Taste of Gold Bakery

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

DeeDee Trotter/Taste of Gold Bakery

DeeDee Trotter, Olympic Champion and Owner of Taste of Gold Bakery, exploded on the Elite Track and Field scene in 2004. That year, she would win the prestigious NCAA title and become an Olympic finalist in the 400 meters, finishing fifth overall. Her Olympic debut was capped by a gold medal in the 4x400m relay, and she concluded the year ranked fourth in the world. DeeDee is a three-time World Champion in the 4×400 meter relay, a three-time 400 meter U.S. Champion, and a three-time Olympian, accomplishments that rank her amongst the greatest female athletes in the world.

Shortly after the 2008 Olympic games, DeeDee would have a knee surgery that would ultimately set her back three years, and many thought her career was over and done with. Trotter continued to push on despite her inability to compete at the level she once achieved with grace and ease. She set her sights on the 2012 London Olympics and refused to take anything less than a victory back home. Step by step, she climbed her way from the bottom to the top, having the most consistent season of her entire career and once again earning a chance at the Olympic gold. In London, Trotter unleashed her inner warrior on the track to clinch her first individual Olympic medal, bringing home the bronze in the women’s 400m race. She would also lead the United States 4x400m relay to a Gold medal, giving her team an almost 10-meter lead over the entire field as the USA’s first leg.

DeeDee has been sharing her motivational message all over the world. She uses her personal experiences as a 400 meter sprinter and her journey to the Olympic podium to motivate others to pursue and achieve their dreams. DeeDee believes that encouraging others to believe in themselves is one of her greatest gifts and purpose of her life.

After competing 13 years as a professional athlete, DeeDee pursued her dream of becoming a professional pastry chef. At the age of 39, she graduated from the art institute of Atlanta with a perfect 4.0 GPA, which earned her Valedictorian and Top Pastry Students honors. Deedee is now living her dream as the Head Pastry Chef at one of the top golf clubs in Atlanta and she is also the Executive Chef of her own bakery, cleverly named “Taste of Gold”!

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Alex Horwitz with FirstKey Homes and Paris & James Williams with Next Level Financial

July 11, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Alex Horwitz with FirstKey Homes and Paris & James Williams with Next Level Financial

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Alex Horwitz, Paris Williams, James Williams

Alex Horwitz/FirstKey Homes

FirstKey Homes, LLC, is a privately owned single-family rental home property management company with corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

With a mission to give their family of residents a place to call home, FirstKey Homes provides safe, affordable, and well-maintained homes located in 29 markets across the West, Midwest, and Southeast. FirstKey Homes manages approximately 52,000 homes through local operations in 14 markets nationwide.

Paris Williams & James Williams/Next Level Financial

Next Level Financial helps to advance entrepreneurial companies by providing CFO expertise to service based businesses, helping them scale by going from reactive to proactive.

Based in Suwanee, GA, they have developed a CFO system that just works! Next Level specializes in partnering with busy CEOs and founders in Atlanta Metro, in the 5-20 million dollar revenue range, who are eager to grow but lack financial confidence. Their core offer includes revenue optimization, evaluation of financial statements, cash flow management and a dynamic forecast.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Hosted by Harper LeBel and Steven Julian
Produced by Dan Braverman

Season 2, Episode 2: ATLANTA’S TOURISM MARKET WITH LISA ANDERS OF EXPLORE GWINNETT TOURISM & FILM

July 8, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Season 2, Episode 2: ATLANTA'S TOURISM MARKET WITH LISA ANDERS OF EXPLORE GWINNETT TOURISM & FILM

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The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.

On this episode, Lisa Anders, Executive Director of Explore Gwinnett Tourism & Film, joins Stan to have a conversation highlighting various aspects of tourism in the Atlanta market including conventions, sports, film, and cultural diversity.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

You can watch this show on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter!

Season 1, Episode 8: Running on Empty

June 28, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Season 1, Episode 8: Running on Empty

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The Leader’s Commute Podcast reflects on the dynamic of recalling past experiences that persistently return to us over the “Commute of our Lives” and prompt us to acknowledge their influence on how we think about business and leadership today. The commute theme is intentional. Past episodes have referred to what we have collected, delivered, and mapped in our life’s journey.

On this episode, “Running on Empty,” Jess offers a strategy to increase your discipline for soliciting, and accepting, information that can aid your efforts. Joining host Jess Villegas is John Davis of Action Coach, a leadership partner for business owners who believe their business can be more successful and are willing to act.

Jess Villegas/Financial and Operations Executive, Business Performance Consultant, and Leadership Expert with ACUITY Business Consulting

ACUITY Business Consulting is a business performance consultancy working with leadership teams to translate their talent and resources into exceptional and sustainable organizational performance. They do this by surfacing actionable clarity and providing execution expertise in the areas of Strategic Design, Financial Management, Operational Excellence, and Leadership Development, so that leadership can confidently navigate their organizations toward next-level performance.

Jess Villegas is a Financial and Operations Executive, Business Performance Consultant, and Leadership Expert with track record of growing profitability in multi-site manufacturing, assembly, and distribution environments. He is skilled in the development of strong-accountability management teams, the design and execution of complex business strategies, and the optimization of resources to meet business objectives. Jess has managed in the roles of CEO, President, VP Operations, and Division Controller in diverse industries including water infrastructure technology, food-service packaging, and consumer products distribution. He’s recognized as an engaged and effective leader utilizing exceptional leadership and communication skills to achieve results.

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DeeDee Trotter with Taste of Gold Bakery

June 27, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

DeeDee Trotter with Taste of Gold Bakery

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Harper LeBel, DeeDee Trotter, Steven Julian

DeeDee Trotter/Taste of Gold Bakery

DeeDee Trotter is the owner of Taste of Gold Bakery. After competing 13 years as an Olympic Track & Field athlete, DeeDee pursued her dream of becoming a professional pastry chef. At the age of 39, she graduated from the art institute of Atlanta with a perfect 4.0 GPA, which earned her Valedictorian and Top Pastry Students honors.

DeeDee is now living her dream as the Executive Pastry Chef at one of the top golf clubs in Atlanta, as well as the Executive pastry chef of Taste of Gold Bakery. Taste of Gold Bakery was established in 2021. They believe in quality desserts made with real ingredients from scratch. At Taste of Gold Bakery, their motto is Greatness Has a Taste!

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Hosted by Harper LeBel and Steven Julian
Produced by Dan Braverman

Duluth Business Now! – Oh, The Places You’ll Go… (In Your Business)

June 25, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Now! – Oh, The Places You'll Go... (In Your Business)

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Alicia Cole, Karen Walker, Lisa Thompson, Paul Shin, Michele Parrish

“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. This episode has been inspired by the 1991 Dr. Suess book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go…”.

Did you know that 50% of new businesses fail within the first year and of the remaining 50%, more than half will fail within 5 years?

To heighten your financial awareness, a panel of business leaders share their experiences, discuss how some financial issues can be avoided, and where you can find support along the way.

Karen Walker/McClellan and Associates CPAs

McClellan & Associates CPAs was created in 1992 to provide reliable accounting services to individuals and corporations across all industries. They strive not only to provide exceptional tax and accounting services, but to also build lasting client relationships through one-on-one guidance and counseling. They are a small team of CPAs, enrolled agents, and financial experts that are always willing to go the extra mile for their clients’ accounting needs.

Michele Parrish/Genesis Engineering Collaborative

In the real estate development industry, when beginning construction of a building, sitework clears the way for the construction process to begin. The civil engineering professionals at Genesis Engineering Collaborative specialize in site work and collaboration with clients, tenants, architects, and other consultants to problem solve and design your new beginning from due diligence, to concept planning, to final construction document preparation, to construction administration.

Alicia Cole/Lillie’s Boutique

Are you ready to elevate your style and self-care? Lillie’s Boutique is your “go-to” destination for sophisticated women’s apparel, trendy accessories, gifts for every occasion, and luxurious natural skin care. Their soaps and candles are made in-house with all natural ingredients and essential oils. They have two locations for your convenience: Downtown Sugar Hill and Historic Downtown Duluth. Visit today and indulge in the ultimate shopping experience.

Paul Shin/Loyal Trust Bank

Loyal Trust Bank opened in November 2019 when the Founding Directors discovered a need for a local bank with a multicultural approach. Headquartered in Johns Creek, the staff and decision-makers live in, and are active, in the same communities as their customers, giving them first-hand knowledge of the strengths and needs of those communities.

Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association (Moderator)

The Duluth Business Association exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact economic development and improve the Duluth community.

“Duluth Business Now!“ is member-sponsored by CrossPointe Realty, Knick Knack Products Group, Profound Wellness, Lillies Boutique, Rainbow Village, Home Access Mortgage, Gwen Tajz Wine Bar, and Morsels by Melissa Catering.

Unpacking the Myths of Hypnotherapy

June 25, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Unpacking the Myths of Hypnotherapy

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Derek Hays, Leta Brooks Hays, Ken Thompson

What is clinical hypnotherapy and could it work for you? Derek and Leta discuss the myths, the misunderstandings, and the benefits of hypnosis with Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Ken Thompson of Thompson Hypnotherapy.

“What’s the status of your life?” Ask yourself this question and dive into the “Status Life with Leta” podcast. Leta takes her millions of listeners on a journey to design their best life. No topic is off limits and she never shies away from using her own life as an example. Leta engages her audience with her honesty, captivating stories, and talent for teaching. “Never settle for the status quo. Life doesn’t have to be boring or mundane. Let’s work together to design your best life!” – Leta

“Status Life with Leta” is brought to you by Derek Hays Law. If you’ve been injured by someone else and you need an attorney to fight an insurance company for you, the only one to call is Derek Hays Law at 404-777-HURT. Let Derek put his 26 years of knowledge and experience in the personal injury field to work for you. When you hire Derek Hays Law, you get a team that specializes in personal injury claims and a one-on-one experience with your attorney unlike most law firms. We pride ourselves in a commitment to communicate with our clients in a way that creates a personal connection between you and your attorney. The most effective way for us to advocate for you is to develop trust, understanding, and confidence in all that we do for you. We look forward to speaking with you about your potential case.

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Former Atlanta Flames Goaltender Dan Bouchard

June 21, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Former Atlanta Flames Goaltender Dan Bouchard

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Former Atlanta Flames Goaltender Dan Bouchard discusses his career in the National Hockey League, including being drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1969, followed by an eight-year run with the Atlanta Flames in the 1970s. He also shares the story of how he blew the whistle on NHL owners stealing from the players’ pension funds, a scandal that came to light in the early 1990’s with Alan Eagleson, the first executive director of the NHL Players Association, being sent to prison and kicked out of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Dan also shares his reasons why the Flames left Atlanta in 1980, his thoughts on the potential return of the NHL to the area, and most recently, his work with doctors studying and rehabing players’ brains so they can continue their on-ice careers.

Joy Monroe, Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

June 14, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Joy Monroe, Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Joy Monroe/SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center)

Joy Monroe, the Founder/CEO of SPARC (Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center), has dedicated her professional life to ensuring equity for single parents and their children. She founded SPARC after moving to Atlanta from New York and experiencing firsthand the challenges single parents face without extended family and community support. SPARC was born as a support group in Joy’s living room to provide support, social capital, and parenting education to single moms in her neighborhood. Over the years, SPARC has grown into an award winning, internationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Joy has been recognized by the White House as well as locally for her work with single parent families. SPARC serves hundreds of families each year ensuring that single parents know that, although they are single, they are not alone.