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Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine

July 12, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 680)

Dr. Alison Zavodny, owner of Lanier Supportive Medicine, visited with host John Ray to discuss palliative medicine, and how she works with patients to manage the symptoms and relieve the stress of very serious illnesses. She described the profile of patients she works with, the services she offers, and why she chose this field. Alison also talked about how she interfaces with other providers, how her work differs from hospice, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The physicians at Lanier Supportive Medicine want to practice medicine the way it used to be.

They are not a high-volume fast paced practice. They will take the time to get to know you and what “living well” means for your life.

They utilize evidence-based medicine that isn’t limited to pharmaceuticals. They have a network of complementary and integrative medicine practitioners if you desire a referral.

Lanier’s goal is to support you and those important to you as you live with serious illness.

This means having a doctor who is empathetic, who can dedicate an hour to you (and every patient like you) and utilize evidence-based medicine that isn’t limited to pharmaceuticals. Some examples of support are:

Assistance with advance care planning such as living wills and the designation of decision makers.
Assistance in coordination of care with home care, extended-care facilities, or hospice care.
Anticipatory grief, as well as grief experienced during the patients last days.

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Alison Zavodny, MD, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Lanier Supportive Medicine

Alison Krause Zavodny, MD is board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. Her passion is to provide state of the science symptom management and holistic care for people with serious medical illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, and neurological diseases. Dr. Zavodny schedules adequate time during visits to develop meaningful relationships with her patients and their families — assuring they feel seen, heard, and valued throughout their entire health journey. Dr. Zavodny partners with patients and families to address concerns and learn about important goals.

Cancer and other serious illnesses affect patient’s lives but also impact the lives of the families, caregivers, and friends. Dr. Zavodny realizes that everyone is worried, everyone is stressed, and everyone wants to understand what is happening medically and what might be expected during the course of illness. She follows her patient’s preferences for communicating with others who are important in their lives.

Dr. Zavodny was raised in Pennsylvania and attended St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, graduating with a degree in chemistry. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Following residency, she moved to Atlanta where she practiced Internal Medicine. When Dr. Zavodny discovered the field of Palliative Medicine, she completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Alabama. Dr. Zavodny is an expert in symptom management and helping patients and their families cope with a serious illness. She brings over twenty years of experience practicing palliative medicine in hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is palliative medicine?
How did you come to this field of medicine?
How do I know when I need your services?
Who can access your services?
How do other doctors perceive your role?
Do you get referrals from specialists?
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

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Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

July 12, 2023 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discussed finding opportunity in economic storms instead of focusing only on the negative.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services are offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext. 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm

July 11, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 679)

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder of The Resolve Firm, was John Ray’s guest to discuss scaling your business while not sacrificing happiness. Terry described how he works with clients, the importance of values in a business, why he left Fortune 500 consulting, the value of the Roundtable he hosts, success stories, and more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

While there are many moving parts to a successful business, the more complex a business plan is, the less likely anything important will get done.

The Resolve Firm uses a simple but effective prediction equation to scale businesses: The Right Business Model + The Right Team + The Right Teamwork = A Home Run.

They play the role of a non-equity partner in the business, and assist with strategic planning, hiring and developing key team members, and optimizing systems and procedures.

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**Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder, The Resolve Firm**

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Ph.D. is one of the top business scaling experts in the country, and he helps companies in the Atlanta region double their revenue and have fun doing it.

He specializes in family businesses, often saying: “There are a hundred ways to make money, but you’ve only got one family. It’s a shame to ruin your family relationships over making a buck, but I see it done all the time.”

In his spare time Doc puts the “harm” in harmonica for several bands around town, and one of his proudest achievements is once sharing the stage with BB King himself.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How did you get into this career?
What are your core values that guide your work?
What are your “two buckets of expertise?”
What are the 4 major sources of happiness?
What is the prediction equation you use for scaling businesses?
What is one of your best success stories?

Developing Successful Presentation Skills, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

July 11, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Developing Successful Presentation Skills, with David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 678)

David Doerrier, Present Your Way To Success, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. He and host John Ray discussed the skills necessary in becoming a successful presenter, adult learning theory, why business owners need to know how to present, common struggles for presenters, David’s journey to coaching and training, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

You may be an expert in your field, but do you know how to deliver a message that truly speaks to your audience? Every Subject Matter Expert (SME) believes they have what it takes to be a professional presenter or trainer within their industry. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to develop the skills needed to give a truly engaging and motivating presentation. That’s where I can help.

If you’re looking to make a lasting impression with your virtual and in-person presentations, public speaking, and business communications, come learn my strategies for nailing any presentation.

Many professionals, from managers to consultants and trainers, face common issues when delivering presentations or conducting trainings. While the challenges may seem daunting at first glance, there are several ways to tackle them effectively!

With the right solutions, presentation problems can be successfully solved. Discover how to craft presentations that engage your audience while developing effective strategies for delivering impactful trainings. Present Your Way to Success today!

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David Doerrier, Owner, Present Your Way To Success

David Doerrier (Door-Re-Err) works with trainers, facilitators, sales organizations, and other presenters that are struggling to engage and impact their audience. The lack of engagement in any presentation will cause your audience to tune out, forget you and your message, and will undoubtedly not buy from you or take a next step.

As an expert in the adult learning theory, David works with his clients to incorporate eight simple principles that are guaranteed to motivate any audience to listen, act, and be more likely to retain your information, take a next step, and purchase your product or service.

David is a seasoned Toastmaster, proficient Instructional Designer, Train the Trainer and Facilitation expert, voiceover artist, and professional Santa Claus.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is the adult learning theory?
Why should presenters be familiar with the adult learning theory?
How has your background prepared you for this business?
Based on your experience, where do many presenters struggle the most?
Define Audience Engagement
How did you end up in the business of helping presenters connect with their audience?
Who is your ideal client?
What do you love about coaching and training others?

Richard Ross, Quinn Residences

July 10, 2023 by John Ray

Executive Perspective

Richard Ross, Quinn Residences

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Richard Ross, Quinn Residences

Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, joined Executive Perspective host Danny Vader Maten for a fascinating conversation about the emerging industry of purpose-built communities from Quinn Residences. Richard covered how the single-family residence rental market has evolved and where their communities fit in the big picture as the market changes. He and Danny discussed how their rental homes are meeting the needs of affordable housing, the amenities they offer, and much more.

Executive Perspective is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Quinn Residences

Quinn Residences makes living easier, safer, and more accessible. They develop more than just homes – they build communities that serve and enrich the lives of all its residents.

They believe that access to reasonably priced, highly amenitized, impeccably maintained housing is essential in today’s environment.

Inspired by the modern lifestyle, their passion lies in building thriving communities in the best neighborhoods. They welcome families and individuals from every walk of life who share one thing in common — the love of home.

Quinn develops exceptional neighborhoods of single-family homes exclusively for rent. They believe that better living starts with a great neighborhood, fantastic amenities, and a no-maintenance way of life. Their inviting communities lay the foundation for residents to flourish and enjoy life to the fullest. This means more time to focus on what matters most: creating unforgettable memories at home.

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Richard Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Quinn Residences

With over three decades of real estate experience, Richard Ross combines strategic thinking, operations, and financial expertise in capital and debt markets.

Mr. Ross formerly held the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Branch Properties, a grocery- anchored shopping center real estate company focused on the Southeastern US, as well as Chief Financial Officer and later Chief Executive Officer of Trade Street Residential, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT also focused on the Southeastern US market.

Mr. Ross currently serves as independent director of Cedar Trust Realty, Inc. and is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Georgia.

About Executive Perspective

Executive Perspective features executives and business leaders from a wide variety of sectors. Host Danny Vander Maten and his guests cover industry trends, insights, challenges, success strategies and lessons learned. Executive Perspective is underwritten and presented by Cresa. The show series is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. A complete show archive can be found here.

Executive Perspective

Danny joined Cresa in the Spring of 2016 and brought a diverse background with nearly 10 years of experience in finance, business operations, and strategy to his client’s real estate transactions.

At Cresa, Danny’s primary responsibilities include strategic planning, lease analysis, negotiations, and cost mitigation. As a registered Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the state of Georgia, Danny provides unique financial insight into every critical aspect of the transaction.

Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. They strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. Cresa thinks beyond space. Partner without conflict. And apply their integrated expertise to make your business better.

Connect with Danny: LinkedIn | Twitter

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Meet the (secret) brands of Wall Control with Thomas, Taylor, and the Wall Control Podcast Team

July 7, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Meet the (secret) brands of Wall Control with Thomas, Taylor, and the Wall Control Podcast Team

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Meet the (secret) brands of Wall Control with Thomas, Taylor, and the Wall Control Podcast Team (Organization Conversation, Episode 56)

On this episode of Organization Conversation, host Richard Grove was joined by Thomas and Taylor from Wall Control, Stephanie from Uncommon Outpost, and Adam from Lazy Guy DIY. They discussed some other “secret” brands of Wall Control: Gun Pegboard for firearm storage, Gym Pegboard for home gym setups, and Cheap Pegboards for the scratch and dent and discontinued Wall Control products.

For each brand the team discussed the products, their uses, newer items they are developing, and much more.

Organization Conversation is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Gun Pegboard

Gun Pegboard is committed to being the industry leader in pegboard style wall mounted gun and firearm storage & organization. Simply put, no other wall mounted firearm storage system can match the quality, versatility, and affordability of the Wall Control Gun Pegboard System.

Our commitment to quality is not only reflected in our product but is also evident in our practices. We strive to do right by our customers every day, starting at product design conception and continuing through with superb product and customer support.

Being committed to quality means keeping a close eye on product production to be sure that the Wall Control Gun Pegboard values are stamped into every panel and accessory that is produced. We achieve this by manufacturing our entire product line here, in the USA.

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Gym Pegboard

Gym Pegboard has perfected gym equipment storage and wall organization from the garage home gym to the big box gym to the high school equipment room wall.

No need to waste precious gym time hunting around for different equipment; simply keep all your gym gear right at arm’s reach with our vast selection of gym pegboard accessories. Our sleek design, unbeatable strength, and affordability make Gym Pegboard the obvious choice for gym equipment storage and organization. Get ready for a streamlined workout experience with the Gym Pegboard modular wall system. From Globo Gym to your Home Gym or Garage Gym, we’ve got your fitness equipment wall storage and organization needs covered.

Cheap Pegboard

Cheap Pegboard is your source for overstocked, scratch & dent, and discontinued pegboard and peg-board hooks, brackets, and accessories.

Cheap Pegboard has exclusive access to all Wall Control scratch & dent, discontinued, and overstocked pegboard and accessories. Wall Control metal pegboard is basically the best pegboard around… even when it is a little scratched or dented. All of the scratch & dent items Cheap Pegboard offers are totally functional and only suffer from a little cosmetic damage, most of which can easily be covered by a well-placed tool or pegboard accessory. So you still get 100% of the function, just heavily discounted… and with a little wear and tear.

Our discontinued pegboard and peg-board supplies is usually discontinued due to a slight color change with new products, a new generation of hooks or accessories has been released, or just plain old overstock when a particular product has been discounted. We sell all of that stuff… and for as cheap as possible!

If you are looking for the best garage storage systems available and at an exceptional value, then you’ve come to the right place.

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About Organization Conversation

Organization Conversation is hosted by Richard Grove and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Richard Grove, Wall Control

Richard Grove, Host, *Organization Conversation*

Richard Grove‘s background is in engineering but what he enjoys most is brand building through relationships and creative marketing. Richard began his career with the Department of Defense as an engineer on the C-5 Galaxy Engineering Team based out of Warner Robins. While Richard found this experience both rewarding and fulfilling, he always knew deep down that he wanted to return to the small family business that originally triggered his interest in engineering.

Richard came to work for the family business, Dekalb Tool & Die, in 2008 as a Mechanical Engineer. At the time Wall Control was little more than a small ‘side hustle’ for Dekalb Tool & Die to try to produce some incremental income. There were no “Wall Control” employees, just a small warehouse with a single tool and die maker that would double as an “order fulfillment associate” on the occasion that the original WallControl.com website, which Richard’s grandmother built, pulled in an order.

In 2008, it became apparent that for the family business to survive they were going to have to produce their own branded product at scale to ensure jobs remained in-house and for the business to continue to move forward. Richard then turned his attention from tool and die to Wall Control to attempt this necessary pivot and his story with Wall Control began. Since that time, Richard has led Wall Control to significant growth while navigating two recessions.

Outside of Richard’s work at Wall Control he enjoys helping other business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs along their own paths to success by offering personal business coaching and advising through his website ConsultantSmallBusiness.com. Richard has developed an expansive and unique skillset growing and scaling Wall Control through a multitude of challenges to the successful brand and company it is today. Richard is happy to share his knowledge and experience with others who are looking to do the same within their own businesses.

Connect with Richard:

Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Richard’s Website

About Wall Control

The Wall Control story began in 1968 in a small tool & die shop just outside Atlanta, Georgia. The first of three generations began their work in building a family-based US manufacturer with little more than hard work and the American Dream.

Over the past 50+ years, this family business has continued to grow and expand from what was once a small tool & die shop into an award-winning US manufacturer of products ranging from automobile components to satellite panels and now, the best wall-mounted tool storage system available today, Wall Control.

The Wall Control brand launched in 2003 and is a family-owned and operated business that not only produces a high-quality American Made product but sees the entire design, production, and distribution process happen under their own roof in Tucker, Georgia. Under that same roof, three generations of American Manufacturing are still hard at work creating the best tool storage products available today.

Connect with Wall Control:

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Edie Hand, Author of Women of True Grit

July 6, 2023 by John Ray

Hello, Self . . .

Edie Hand, Author of Women of True Grit

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Edie Hand, Author of Women of True Grit (Hello, Self… Episode 23)

Edie Hand, author of Women of True Grit, and founder of the community by the same name, joined host Patricia Leonard to discuss her life experiences that have shaped her work, her books, and the wisdom she’s gained. She and Patricia discussed what it means to have grit, the value of stories, resilience, and much more.

Hello, Self… is presented by Patricia Leonard & Associates and produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Edie Hand, Founder and International Author, Women of True Grit

Edie Hand is the founder and international author of Women of True Grit, a sisterhood and community stemmed from The Edie Hand Foundation that takes stories and turns them into empowerment for women to succeed in business and in life.

The Edie Hand Foundation started over fifteen years ago in honor of her three young Blackburn brothers she lost too soon. Having gone through irritations of loss, grief, illness, and set-backs Edie exemplifies “True Grit” and has built a movement transforming challenges into Pearls of Hope.

GRIT stands for “Great Resilience Is Transformative” and Edie is passionate and devoted to supporting women and providing them the tools to do hard things and turn them into beautiful situations.

The message she shares is not heartwarming, its heart moving and aims to build strength in whichever audience is listening and face their hardships with “Pearls On, Swords Up!”

Find Edie’s books here.

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About Hello, Self…

Hello, Self… is a biweekly podcast focused on inspiring stories of turning dreams into reality. Join coach and author Patricia Leonard and her guests as they share life-changing Hello, Self… moments.

Hello, Self… is brought to you by Patricia Leonard & Associates and is based on the new book by Patricia Leonard, Hello, Self.., available here.

The show is produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with Business RadioX®. You can find this show on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.

Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…

Patricia Leonard is President of RUNWAY TO SUCCESS, a division of Patricia Leonard & Associates located in Nashville, TN. She is a MESSAGE ARTIST speaker, career & business coach, author and magazine columnist. Patricia consults with clients on leadership, empowerment, career management, entrepreneurship and the power of language. Her work is focused on helping clients find their runway to success!

She has a professional background in management, human resources, corporate training, business consulting and talent development. Patricia has worked with companies in the service, music, banking, manufacturing, publishing, warehousing, healthcare, academic, retail and financial industries, and has taught management classes as an adjunct professor.

Patricia has a degree in Human Resource Management, is certified as a Career Coach and Consulting Hypnotist and is MBTI qualified.

Her volunteer energies are focused on Women in Film and Television-Nashville, where she is a Board Vice President; Dress for Success as the Advisory Board President; and International Coaching Federation-Nashville where she held Board roles for several years.

Patricia is the author of Wearing High Heels in a Flip Flop World, BECOMING WOMAN…a journal of personal discovery, THE NOW, HOW & WOW of Success, Happenings, a full year calendar of inspirational messages and a spoken word album titled, I AM…

She enjoys songwriting, creating poetry and has written a one-woman show and artistic speech she performs titled Hello, Self…, about a woman in midlife reinventing herself, which led to her new book by the same name, available here.

On the personal side, Patricia, describes herself as a woman, lover of life, mother, grandmother, career professional and message artist; AND in that order! Her goal is to continue inspiring others, of any age, to START NOW creating and expanding their Runway to Success.

She believes that life is a gift, the way we wrap it is our choice.

Connect with Patricia:

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Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

June 30, 2023 by John Ray

Good2Give Podcast

Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 677)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia were returning guests with host John Ray to discuss the work of the Foundation. They discussed what a Community Foundation does and how it serves donors, nonprofits, and the community at large. They also announced the debut of a new podcast, the Good2Give Podcast, which will celebrate “the magic of giving,” donors and non-profit leaders, and the vital causes they care about.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose – improving our world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals expand far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

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**DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

DePriest has a long history of leadership in the nonprofit sector. He has served almost 30 years in leadership roles at various nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, including the American Hospital Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity, and, most recently, Families First.

Before joining the Community Foundation in June 2022, DePriest was CEO of Families First, a 131-year-old nonprofit serving at-risk children and families throughout Georgia, the United States, and abroad.

DePriest received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Alabama and his MBA from Kennesaw State University. He is a Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2015 alumnus, as well as a Leadership Birmingham Class of 2019 alumnus and Leadership Atlanta Class of 2022. He has been named to the Atlanta 500 in 2021 and 2022, Atlanta Magazine’s annual list of the area’s most powerful leaders. He was also awarded the Georgia Titan 100 in 2022. He and his wife, Carol, have one married daughter and two granddaughters.

DePriest’s dream for the Community Foundation: “Continuing to help meet the increasing needs resulting from complex family problems.”

**Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

Caring for her community is at the heart of everything Maria does. She was born in the oldest city in America (St. Augustine) and has been a proud Atlantan for the past 25 years. Maria is passionate about making a difference in her own backyard and inspiring others to do the same.

As our Director of Development, Maria is leading the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia into a whole new territory. Through her role, we are now able to expand into and impact North Fulton and Forsyth. She has a passion for nonprofits and is highly skilled in donor relations, major gifts, volunteer management, grant writing, and capital campaign management.

Maria is a trainer and facilitator for leadership development, strategic planning, and capacity building. With almost a decade of experience at the world’s most trusted leadership company, Franklin Covey, Maria has been certified in over a dozen leadership courses. She has also served as an ad-hoc faculty member for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits since 2019.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The work of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia
Charitable Giving
DePriest’s journey to CFNEG
Understanding the needs of donors
The debut of the Good2Give Podcast

GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation

June 29, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation

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GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 86)

GNFCC celebrates the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation. STAR House was honored at the GNFCC Monthly Luncheon on June 27th, 2023.

Stephanie Christiansen, Executive Director of STAR House Foundation, and Katha Stuart, Board Chair, joined host Kali Boatright on this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider to share the needs of at-risk children in North Fulton and how STAR House is working to meet those needs. They talked about the challenges and changes brought about during the pandemic, the challenges faced by both the children and the STAR staff who work with them, STAR House’s biggest needs right now, and much more.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

STAR House Foundation

Stephanie Christiansen is Executive Director and Katha Stuart is the Board Chair for STAR House Foundation.

STAR House Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Roswell, Georgia.

We provide after-school tutoring and mentoring for at-risk children throughout North Fulton County. We currently serve children within three North Fulton schools, with a growing unmet need. Our summer camp is an extension of our after-school program, bridging the gap for elementary students by focusing on academic retention to combat summer learning loss. Providing this strong foundation gives local kids in need the opportunity to shoot for the stars!

STAR House Foundation enriches the community by promoting academic success and empowering lifelong achievement for children in need.

**Stephanie Christiansen accepting the award from Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC, and Linda Coyle, 2023 Chair of the GNFCC Non-Profit Awards Committee on June 27, 2023**

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of GNFCC 400 Insider, go to GNFCC400Insider.com. The GNFCC 400 Insider is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Palliative Medicine, with Dr. Alison Zavodny, Lanier Supportive Medicine (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 680)

Lanier Supportive Medicine

Alison Zavodny, MD, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Lanier Supportive Medicine

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Scaling Your Business and Maintaining Happiness at the Same Time, with Terry “Doc” Dockery, The Resolve Firm (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 679)

The Resolve Firm

Terry “Doc” Dockery, Founder, The Resolve Firm

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

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Present Your Way To Success

David Doerrier, Owner, Present Your Way To Success

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Richard Ross, Quinn Residences

Quinn Residences

Richard Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Quinn Residences

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Danny Vander Maten, Host of Executive Perspective

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Cheap Pegboard

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Richard Grove, Wall Control

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Edie Hand, Author of Women of True Grit (Hello, Self… Episode 23)

Edie Hand, Founder and International Author, Women of True Grit

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Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…

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Announcing the Good2Give Podcast, with DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 677)

Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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GNFCC 2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner, STAR House Foundation (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 86)

STAR House Foundation

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

Our Mission

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