Bin Liu, Founder and CEO of SimpleFLOORS

March 29, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Bin Liu, Founder and CEO of SimpleFLOORS

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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.

Bin Liu/SimpleFLOORS

SimpleFLOORS is a privately-held, self-funded Atlanta-based flooring company that started in 2005. They have successfully completed numerous residential/multi-family and commercial projects of varying complexity and scale. The SimpleFLOORS team stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques, allowing them to deliver projects that exceed your expectations. They are industry leaders in flooring, and offer high-quality products and full-service installation for residential/multi-family and commercial at fantastic prices.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Susan Brown, Owner of Right at Home- North Atlanta

March 22, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Susan Brown, Owner of Right at Home- North Atlanta

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Right at Home North Atlanta provides a range of in-home care options for seniors and adults with disabilities. Don’t think of our services as one-size-fits all. We know everyone’s needs are different, so our care plans are uniquely tailored to each individual. Whether it’s helping with showering, dressing and hygiene, fall prevention, dementia care, providing medication reminders, or simply providing transportation to medical appointments, Right at Home’s dedicated caregivers will help you or your loved one navigate life.

Right at Home’s trusted and reliable caregivers are trained to assist with all types of needs and to deliver an exceptional care experience in a variety of settings: at home, in an independent or assisted living community, or elsewhere.

Right at Home is here to make sure someone you love has the support they need to stay in their home. They believe there’s more to caring for people than just providing in-home assistance. You deserve a care partner that understands the course of your journey and will help navigate the road ahead in dealing with an aging loved one. Whether it’s helping a senior adult who is recovering from a hospital stay or has specific diagnosis’ such as Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease, we can provide up to 24-hour care in the home.

Susan and Rob Brown opened their office in March of 2010 and today are still innovating, finding new ways to engage and better the lives of those in the community.

Guided by experiences with the care of their own aging parents, Susan and Rob left corporate America to pursue making a difference in the lives of the people and community their business serves. “I want to end each day knowing I have done something meaningful to improve someone else’s day! I live each day to its fullest and want to help those I care for do the same,” says Susan. Everything they do in business is grounded in that very passionate belief.

Susan Brown, Owner of Right at Home- North Atlanta located at 3030 Royal Blvd S, Suite 250 Alpharetta GA

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Chasing Excellence featuring Southern Shingle Roofing

March 18, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence featuring Southern Shingle Roofing

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Lisa Hadden, Cory Smith & Cathy Hogan

“Chasing Excellence” is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm”. Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys.

Southern Shingle Roofing is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of builders, homeowners, and the community at large. They strive to deliver services with integrity, knowledge, and loyalty.

When constructing new roofs for builders, they wanted to provide the same level of excellence for homeowners’ replacement roofs and repairs. Their staff are extensively trained in meeting and surpassing building codes and OSHA requirements, which results in a smooth inspection process.

They are a leading provider of residential roofing solutions, offering an extensive range of products and styles.

Visit (souther nshingle.com) to learn more.

PRESENTED BY:

Cachet Corporate Gift Services

Host Cathy Hogan

Cathy is an expert in design and marketing. She has won numerous awards as a gift designer, writer, instructor and trainer in the gift industry. Her award-winning design team specializes in unique creations. Her experience allows her to highlight a multitude of interesting professionals and share their stories with YOU!

Do you have a story that is worth sharing?

Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

March 15, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dr. Sosena Kebede

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

Dr. Sosena Kebede/Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

Dr. Kebede is a physician and public health expert with over two decades of experience across clinical care, public health, global health, research, healthcare leadership, and consultancy. She served as faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding pivotal roles in clinical practice, research, and education. As a consultant, she contributed to healthcare quality improvement at the prestigious Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the World Bank, and through her own community health startup, HealthCare Engagement, LLC in Baltimore, MD.

Her leadership extends to spearheading a global health initiative for the Yale University School of Public Health in Ethiopia where she trained the country’s inaugural hospital Chief Executive Officers and later on serving as Chief Medical Officer for a federally qualified health center in Hartford, CT during the pandemic, where she was instrumental in setting up the Covid-19 clinic for the center.

Recently, Dr. Kebede founded Saliglasa, a pioneering direct primary care and consulting practice committed to providing premier quality healthcare to patients. Additionally, Saliglasa offers training and consultancy services to organizations aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes for clients.

She has a strong commitment to personal and community empowerment and believes efforts that engage patients and communities hold the key to improving our health systems. In her leisure time, she finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and connecting with nature.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

March 8, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Domonique Cooper

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

Domonique Cooper/Education Strategist

Domonique Cooper is a passionate and dedicated community leader who deeply understands the needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She has a proven track record of success in her work with families, children, and youth, and she is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Domonique’s experience with the Social Security Administration and her entrepreneurial endeavors have given her the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective school board member. She is a strong advocate for parent involvement and she is committed to working with parents, teachers, and administrators to improve the quality of education in Gwinnett County. Domonique has been an active PTA member and PTA leader for sixteen years. Her PTA involvement includes being a room representative, lead school room representative, local school president, local school co-president, council co-president, and district nominating committee chair.

Domonique is a positive and inspiring leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students of varying abilities. Peers and leaders have praised She is known for her articulation, professionalism, authentic nature, compassion, relatability, resilience, care of students, detailed communication, quick response time, inspirational conversation, hard work, and genuine desire for greatness.

Her organizational leadership, professional development, community connections, diligence, and resourcefulness have aided her success in all endeavors. She seeks transparency, viable solutions, and positivity in all that she does. Her relatability, connection, experience, knowledge, and passion for making a real difference in the lives of students and their families are of enormous importance to her.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

How to be more authentic when networking – Strategies to use at the next business networking event

March 4, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Brews with Bros Podcast

How to be more authentic when networking - Strategies to use at the next business networking event

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Brews with Bros was established to connect like-minded business professionals in a casual yet intentional way. The group meets at a different brewery, monthly, in the Forsyth and North Fulton (GA) areas. Grab a brew with the bros and expand your network. Ladies are welcome too!

How to be more authentic when networking,

Strategies to use at the next business networking event.

In this conversation, Lou Samara shares his journey from law enforcement to business development and offers insights into authentic networking. He emphasizes the importance of being genuine and building relationships based on trust and mutual interest. Lou provides practical tips for developing networking skills, including crafting a concise message and practicing conversations. He highlights the value of connecting with others and helping them achieve their goals, which ultimately leads to personal and professional success. The conversation covers various topics related to personal development, networking, and business success. Lou recommends two books for personal development: ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill and ‘How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling’ by Frank Bettger. The importance of listening in networking events is emphasized, with Lou sharing the advice of having two ears and one mouth for a reason. The conversation concludes with Lou offering encouragement and highlighting the value of networking groups.

Takeaways

Authenticity is key in networking and building relationships.

Developing networking skills takes practice and genuine interest in others.

Crafting a concise and compelling message about yourself is important in networking.

Networking is about building trust and adding value to others.

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Kimberly Civins, Office Managing Partner with Harrison LLP

March 1, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Kimberly Civins, Office Managing Partner with Harrison LLP

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Kimberly Civins

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

Kimberly Civins/Harrison LLP

Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors, and trustees for over 20 years. She uses her extensive experience to help clients accomplish their wealth structuring and transfer goals. Kim concentrates her practice in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, charitable giving, and business succession planning matters. She frequently advises clients on transfer tax issues, including federal estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes, and IRS transfer tax audits. Additionally, Kim advises tax-exempt entities, public charities, and private foundations. She also works with trust companies and bank trust departments regarding trusts and estates matters and federal and state regulatory compliance. In collaboration with litigation colleagues, she also represents clients involved in estate and trust litigation and dispute resolution.

Kim is a frequent speaker at professional education events for attorneys and accountants. In 2016, Kim received the honor of being elected by her peers as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Before joining Harrison LLP, Kim was a trusts and estates partner at one of the world’s largest international law firms. She began her career in sports marketing before attending law school, primarily working in the professional tennis and beach volleyball worlds. She serves on the Board of Directors and is President of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. She is also a board member of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Meeting Remote Broadcast

February 14, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

FoCo Talks

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Meeting Remote Broadcast

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Great Scott! The Forsyth County Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting on February 9th, 2024. This year they turned the dial to 88 miles per hour for an unforgettable journey – Back to the Future!

It was a fun trip in the DeLorean looking back at what the Chamber and community have accomplished together since 2006. Many milestones reached and exceeded over the past 15+ years. Forsyth County is looking forward to a year of continued growth and prosperity.

Hear from community leaders such as Immediate Past Board Chair, Drew Walker, 2024 Board Chair, Steve Cooper, also sponsors like Brett Russell of Atlanta Landscape Group and more on this podcast.

Thanks to all of the sponsors who made the event possible.

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce‘s Annual Celebration at

Astro Celebrations in Cumming Ga,

Produced by Amanda Pearch Marmolejo

Chasing Excellence at Bitzel’s Chocolate

February 13, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence at Bitzel's Chocolate

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Bitzel’s Chocolate

Ray Bitzel Jr. & Cathy Hogan

See chocolate production from seed to truffle at Bitzel’s Chocolate!

Watch every step of the process, see how the cacao seed is grown, harvested, fermented, dried and finally sorted. Take a tour of this Artisan Chocolate Factory located in Suwanee Georgia. Try their fresh Gelato too! See how it is continuously churned & made right at the counter. Stop by for a one-of-a-kind experience.