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Episode 1: Kim Rometo, Senior VP/Chief Innovation and Technology Officer with Atlanta Hawks

October 16, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 1: Kim Rometo, Senior VP/Chief Innovation and Technology Officer with Atlanta Hawks

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Comcast Business has announced the launch of its new podcast, Unscripted Leadership, in partnership with Business RadioX. For the inaugural episode, Comcast Business VP Heather Orrico hosted Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena’s SVP and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Kim Rometo, to discuss her journey with the Hawks, her role as a female executive, and upcoming technology trends including how the NBA team is bringing future-forward technology to drive growth in sports.

Kim Rometo/Atlanta Hawks

Kim Rometo is the Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Kim oversees the technology department of both the Hawks and State Farm Arena with a focus on its staff, technology infrastructure and information systems. In addition, she focuses on helping the organization identify and execute impactful technology category partnerships and bolster the organization’s industry-leading sustainability efforts.

Kim came to the Hawks after completing three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, where she was responsible for managing and directing the technology initiatives and strategic direction of information technology. During her first season with the Dolphins, she led data center modernization and cyber security hardening efforts in preparation for hosting Super Bowl LIV, for which she was nominated as a 2020 South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. In her second season, she helped open the Baptist Health Training Complex and played a role in conducting innovation efforts during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In her third season, Kim led the technology efforts for the inaugural Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, which earned her the SouthFloridaCIO 2022 CIO of the Year® Enterprise ORBIE® Award.

About Comcast Business

Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, and has been recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

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Season 1, Episode 5: PROOF OF THE PUDDING

October 13, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Season 1, Episode 5: PROOF OF THE PUDDING

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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, Stan talks with Proof of the Pudding CEO, Adam Noyes, about the history of Proof, providing service during the COVID pandemic, and the importance of giving back to the community.

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

Amanda Pearch Marmolejo, Business RadioX Studio Partner

October 13, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Amanda Pearch Marmolejo, Business RadioX Studio Partner

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Mike Sammond and Amanda Pearch Marmolejo

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

Amanda Pearch Marmolejo/Business RadioX

Passionate about building, facilitating and nurturing quality relationships within the community. Amanda Pearch Marmolejo is a Champion of Business, Economic & Workforce Development.

She is the Owner & President of Forsyth Business RadioX (owner operator).

Recognized by her peers for being an innovator and disruptor, Amanda is a Gwinnett Young Professionals “Top 35 under 35” Award recipient, 2021.

In addition to driving community engagement, Amanda hosts the popular trailblazing series, “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” on Business RadioX. This series salutes and recognizes women leaders making an impact!

With a passion for service, Amanda is an active participant in the community. She serves on the Emeritus Board for the Gwinnett Young Professionals and on the Board of Directors for Family Promise Forsyth. You can often find her at networking & civic events.

Amanda and her team at Business RadioX reach online users in the desirable Atlanta/ North Atlanta markets – and beyond. With a well-educated and affluent audience of business owners, business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs, Business RadioX provides an outstanding opportunity to reach a local audience with the added benefit of worldwide accessibility.

Prior to her work with Business RadioX, Amanda gained extensive knowledge of the North Atlanta/ Atlanta market through Hotel and Golf acquisitions.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Pastoral Prospective

October 12, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Pastoral Prospective

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On this week’s episode, in honor of Pastor’s Appreciation Day, Stephanie is joined by her favorite pastor, her husband Jack Wolfe.

Stephanie Wolfe is a business owner and board-certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her life motto is “Live Long and Strong with Passion and Purpose. Help others to do the same!”

Join Stephanie each week for education, inspiration, and a weekly challenge to achieve personal and business wellness. Develop your own personal Wellness Vision. Discover Stephanie’s proprietary CLEAN Concepts and how they have been vastly improving personal and professional business wellness.

Episodes of “Work Well with Stephanie Wolfe” will be devoted to Stephanie’s Wellness Wheel and will include topics of Fitness, Nutrition, Work-Life Balance, Faith, Core Values, Marriage, Family, Friendships, Career, Goal Setting, Wellness Vision Casting, Endorphin Boosting and Stress Busting, and so much more. You may think you know what you need to know, but what if you don’t?

Subscribe now to “Work Well with Stephanie Wolfe” to start your wellness journey with your board-certified health and wellness coach.

About Stephanie Wolfe

Stephanie Wolfe received her Health Coach Certification in 2014 and went on to receive her Master Certification in 2016, both from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, founded by world-renowned physician and author, Dr. William Sears. The Institute is a leader in science-based health and wellness education that focuses on a whole health experience including a strong nutritional foundation.

Stephanie continued her education and training to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness coach in 2017. This training allows Stephanie to work with clients individually through a step-by-step process using advanced coaching methods, offering them full access to resources and tools to support them throughout the entire coaching process. Board Certification is the foundation of her success using coaching methods such as motivational interviewing and appreciative inquiry to assess the stages of change and provide each client with individual attention as they gain momentum towards their health and wellness goals.

Presented by

Steve Fisher with Strategy Partners Group and Doug Brooks with LAZ Parking

October 12, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Steve Fisher with Strategy Partners Group and Doug Brooks with LAZ Parking

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Steve Fisher/Strategy Partners Group

Strategy Partners Group is an Atlanta-based team of experts who help companies overcome challenges to achieve desired corporate goals and complete successful equity transactions. Along with their highly reputable channel partners, clients benefit from their accelerated capabilities and their engaged team of experts to strategically support their clients’ operational and financial goals.

Doug Brooks/LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 4,250 locations in 41 states and 452 cities in the U.S. LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. They leverage their national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast – Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Pyle

October 6, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast - Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Pyle

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On this episode of The Atlanta Gladiators Podcast on Business RadioX, the team’s Director of Broadcasting & Communications Liam Gotimer interviews the Gladiators’ Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Pyle about his illustrious career as a hockey player and head coach.

Jeff Pyle/Director of Hockey Operations

Jeff Pyle has coached the previous six seasons with the Atlanta Gladiators, but now takes over a new role as the Director of Hockey Operations for the club. Prior to re-joining Atlanta, Pyle spent several seasons in various leagues including a one-year stint as the head coach of the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.

Overall, Pyle served 17 years as a head coach including 13 seasons with the Mobile Mysticks/Gwinnett Gladiators organization where he accumulated 436 wins. Pyle’s best season with the Gladiators was 2005-06 when he led the team to 50 wins and a club-record 107 points. The Gladiators went on to win the American Conference championship en route to their first and only Kelly Cup Finals appearance, eventually losing to the top-seeded Alaska Aces in five games.

Team Website: AtlantaGladiators.com

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this podcast.

Laure Hoffman, Owner of Work as Worship

October 6, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Laure Hoffman, Owner of Work as Worship

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Laure Hoffman

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

Laure Hoffman/Work as Worship

In addition to being a positive, can-do person, Laure Hoffman is a business and nonprofit executive with a track record of providing strategic vision and leadership for mission-critical growth, organizational performance, and human resource excellence. She is an innovative, entrepreneurial leader who has worked with hundreds of business owners, executives, and leaders from all industries, serving as a trusted advisor for many years.

Laure served more than 12 years as an executive director for pro-life pregnancy centers, and worked as a field consultant for a national affiliation organization of more than 600 pro-life centers. She continued her work as a professional fundraiser at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in the roles of capital campaign director and interim executive director of The UNCG Alumni Association. She transitioned from higher education to serve as the VP of Kingdom Investment for The Pocket Testament League, and the Chief Development Officer for Haggai Institute, both international, faith-based organizations focused on equipping God’s people to share their faith with others.

In addition to running her own businesses, she initiated and completed a strategic turnaround for her family’s business, a manufacturer’s representative group in Denver, CO.

More recently, Laure serves as the Atlanta lead for The Master’s Program for Women, an international leadership development and coaching program for high-capacity women of faith seeking greater understanding of their unique passions, purpose and calling for the season of life in which they find themselves.

Laure grew up on Florida’s east coast and obtained a BSBS in Management at The University of Florida. She later received her MBA from UNCG.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Daddy’s Girls

October 5, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Daddy's Girls

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On this week’s episode, Stephanie talks about her relationship with her late father, Bill, in honor of his birthday this month.

Stephanie Wolfe is a business owner and board-certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her life motto is “Live Long and Strong with Passion and Purpose. Help others to do the same!”

Subscribe now to “Work Well with Stephanie Wolfe” to start your wellness journey with your board-certified health and wellness coach.

About Stephanie Wolfe

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Tina Johnson with Northeast Georgia Health System and Brian Riggins with Magnolia Golf Group

October 5, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tina Johnson with Northeast Georgia Health System and Brian Riggins with Magnolia Golf Group

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Tina Johnson/Northeast Georgia Health System

Since 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been on a mission of improving the health of our community in all they do. With hospitals located in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest, the five NGMC campuses have a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,300 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. NGMC is part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a non-profit that cares for more than one million people across more than 19 counties. Learn more at nghs.com.

Brian Riggins/Magnolia Golf Group

Magnolia Golf Group partners with non-profit organizations and corporate groups to INSPIRE you to exceed your fundraising goals while creating an extraordinary golf tournament experience for your players and sponsors. They do this by offering four independent products and services that will make your next golf tournament a success. They strive to fit your tournament needs and establish a long term relationship with your organization to ensure future years of golf tournament success.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by