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Melanie Conner, CEO for Rainbow Village

July 7, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Melanie Conner, CEO for Rainbow Village

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Melanie Conner

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

Melanie Conner/Rainbow Village

Melanie Conner has always had a passion for doing work that empowers women. As CEO of Rainbow Village, she wants to ensure that families experiencing homelessness have the confidence to take the first step on their journey to self-sufficiency. But that’s not all she wants. Melanie wants all families to have access to affordable childcare, health care, and economic independence to break free from poverty and pursue their dreams. Her focus is on helping the families and the organization evolve and be purpose-driven. Drawing on her extensive experience obtained through her work with corporations, government, and nonprofits, Melanie brings a broad perspective to the table and works to impact lives by providing a safe place to live, a caring, supportive, and qualified staff, and the resources and training that they need to improve their quality of life. Melanie values spending time with her family and is keenly aware it is a privilege she should never take for granted. She has been married to the love of her life for 30 years. She is the mother to two sons and her dog, Jack Jack.

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Aging Gracefully: Celebrate the Season of your Life and the Step you are On!

July 6, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Aging Gracefully: Celebrate the Season of your Life and the Step you are On!

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On this week’s episode, Stephanie discusses aging and the importance of celebrating the steps you are currently on as you progress through life.

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.

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Coley Herrin with PDI and Jae Knight with Bubba’s 33

July 6, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Coley Herrin with PDI and Jae Knight with Bubba's 33

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Coley Herrin/PDI

Coley Herrin is the President and CEO of Plumbing Distributors, Inc., more commonly known as PDI. The family owned business, founded in Lawrenceville, GA in 1973, was born out of a passion for identifying and fulfilling the needs of customers while exemplifying first-class service. Now in it’s 50th year of serving customers, PDI is recognized as a vibrant kitchen, bath, and lighting retailer and an industry leader in wholesale distribution. Today, the independently owned company operates 26 locations across Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, including the first two Kohler Signature Showrooms in the Southeast region. PDI comprises more than 400 employees and continues to flourish through a combination of successful partnerships, acquisitions, and a commitment to its core values of: accountability, commitment, flexibility, integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.

Jae Knight/Bubba’s 33

Jae Knight is the Local Store Marketer for Bubba’s 33 restaurant in Buford. Bubba’s 33 makes everything in-house from scratch, right down to the sauces on their wings and dressings on their salads. Their patties are cooked medium well and served hot and juicy on a toasted bun. When all the other guys are feeding you frozen meals prepped in a warehouse miles away, Bubba’s 33 is whipping up something fresh and delicious the whole family will enjoy.

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Aaron Lupuloff with GCPS Foundation

July 5, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Aaron Lupuloff with GCPS Foundation

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The 12th Annual Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for July 21, 2023 at the Gas South District Convention Center.

Aaron Lupuloff/GCPS Foundation

Aaron C. Lupuloff is the Senior Executive Director of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Foundation. The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing financial resources to enrich and enhance education in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Established in 2006, the Foundation is committed to sustaining the world-class standards of Gwinnett County Public Schools. A Board of Trustees that is representative of the Gwinnett community governs the Foundation, fostering the belief that community involvement in public education is essential to promoting an educated, healthy, responsible citizenry and desirable quality of life in Gwinnett County.

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Mike Miller with Space Florida

July 1, 2023 by Mike

Orlando Studio

Mike Miller with Space Florida

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“Regions Business Radio Orlando” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management, and more, while also introducing you to many of the top executives with Regions Bank in the Orlando and Central Florida market.

Hosted by Scott Wall, Commercial Banking Leader with Regions, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio Orlando” are available for download on Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

On this month’s episode, Scott interviews Mike Miller, Vice President of External Affairs and Workforce Integration with Space Florida.

Mike Miller/Space Florida

Space Florida is where leading aerospace companies get everything they need to see their new ideas take off. All the aerospace communities want your business and say they can help, but it takes more than tax incentives, some quick cash, and a ribbon cutting to really get a new idea off the ground and ensure sustainable, long-term growth. In Florida, businesses can take their place in the new space economy, or any other aerospace market, with direct access to established infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and an environment built for innovation. Space Florida brings unrivaled experience, unmatched financial tools, and an unbeatable location to the table.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Chef Vagn Nielson and Chef Howard Garnel with Proof of the Pudding

June 29, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Chef Vagn Nielson and Chef Howard Garnel with Proof of the Pudding

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Chef Vagn Nielson & Chef Howard Garnel/Proof of the Pudding

Proof of the Pudding has been offering top-notch food, service, design expertise and experiences for clients throughout Atlanta and beyond for over 40 years. They are partnered with multiple arenas, amphitheaters, and cultural attractions throughout the Atlanta area. Proof has an “I win, we all win” mentality. They’re consistently engaged, committed, and dedicated to the success of all their people and locations company-wide.

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Men’s Health Month: Man Up! (Part 5), The Wolfe Men

June 29, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Men's Health Month: Man Up! (Part 5), The Wolfe Men

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Jeremy, Chad, Jack, and Caleb lift Stephanie Wolfe up

On this week’s episode, wrapping up her ongoing series during men’s health month, Stephanie is joined by the men in her family to discuss manhood, health, and family values.

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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THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

June 28, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

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“Gwinnett Business Radio” was on site at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

Learn about the business side of sports and what happens behind-the-scenes of a baseball game as hosts Mike Sammond, Steven Julian, Harper Lebel, and producer Dan Braverman spoke with members of the Stripers front office about what they do before, during, and after every game.

2nd Inning: McClain “Mac” Murphy, Director of Field Operations (Interview starts at 7:00)

McClain enters his seventh year overseeing sports turf for the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023. This year will be his 12th in professional baseball. Gwinnett’s Assistant Sports Turf Manager for three seasons from 2012-14, he rejoined the club in March 2017 following two seasons as the Sports Turf Manager for the Altoona Curve (Double-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) from 2015-17. He got his start in baseball in 2010 as a Seasonal Sports Turf Assistant with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Advanced-A, Texas Rangers).

4th Inning: Kyle Kamerbeek, Manager of Marketing (17:50)

Kyle enters his fourth year with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023, his second leading the team’s Marketing efforts. He spent the previous two seasons as the Promotions Coordinator. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he served as the Promotions Assistant for the Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros) for three seasons from 2017-19. His previous experience includes positions with the Houston Astros (Street Team and Mascot Handler from 2012-16) and the NFL’s Houston Texans (Promotions Team and Tailgate Judge from 2012-2020).

5th Inning: Dave Lezotte, Public Relations Manager and Radio Broadcaster (27:45)

Dave enters his 12th year with Gwinnett in 2023, his third as the “Voice of the Stripers.” He has handled the team’s media relations/PR functions since November 2011, and previously served as the No. 2 broadcaster from 2013-19. On the air with Gwinnett, Dave has handled the play-by-play for over 400 games, including the team’s playoff-clinching wins and resulting playoff runs in both 2016 and 2019. In addition to his role on the radio, he also served as the color analyst during Gwinnett television broadcasts from 2013-14.

Dave’s baseball career spans 23 seasons, including 17 in Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he spent six seasons as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Clinton LumberKings (Class-A, Midwest League). He got his start in baseball in 2000 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Grounds Crew and went on to work parts of seven seasons at Milwaukee County Stadium and Miller Park. He eventually moved up to the press box as the research intern for Brewers Baseball on Fox Sports North (2003-05), and briefly rejoined the Brewers as a Ticket Sales Representative in the fall of 2007.

6th Inning: Avery Kesler, Manager of Stadium Operations (41:15)

Avery enters his first season leading the Stadium Operations department for the Stripers in 2023. He previously served as the Stadium Operations Coordinator in 2022, the Stadium Operations Trainee from 2020-21, and as a member of the Coolray FIeld parking lot staff from 2016-19.

7th Inning: Erin McCormick, General Manager (49:25)

Erin enters her second season as the Gwinnett Stripers’ General Manager, named the fourth GM in team history on October 1, 2021. She previously served as Gwinnett’s Assistant General Manager from December 2018 through September 2021. In her four seasons with the Stripers, she has assisted in all facets of the club’s operation, directly overseeing all advertising, sponsorship implementation, ballpark entertainment, digital and social media, media relations, community relations, and merchandise.

With 15 years of Minor League Baseball experience, Erin previously spent one season with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox), three seasons with the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A, San Francisco Giants), five seasons with the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A, St. Louis Cardinals), two seasons with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals) and two seasons in her native Corpus Christi with the Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros).

8th Inning: Chopper the Groundhog (Mascot) and Handler Josh Stevens (1:02:25)

Chopper the Groundhog is proud to be the official mascot of the Gwinnett Stripers. Chopper was born on September 15, 2008 in Gwinnett County, GA and is a descendant of General Beauregard Lee, Georgia’s famous weather prognosticator. Catch him cheering with fans throughout Coolray Field all season long. When he’s not at the games, Chopper can be found at public events all over Gwinnett County and beyond.

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Season 1, Episode 2: WESTIN ATLANTA GWINNETT HOTEL

June 28, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Season 1, Episode 2: WESTIN ATLANTA GWINNETT HOTEL

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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 and Mark Castriota, the General Manager of the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, discuss the new Westin Hotel scheduled to open in early 2024 on the Gas South District campus.

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