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Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

September 16, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

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Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

Founder and Executive Director, JT Wu & Heather Phillips, Director of Educational Development

Preface is a national 501(c)(3) philanthropic initiative that empowers communities to combat early childhood illiteracy and secure foundational educational opportunities for the next generation!

Their model works by first pairing a local high school and local elementary school together as Preface Partners. Their expert teams then work with the high school administration to select and train student leaders (“Preface Ambassadors”) in clinically-endorsed educational best practices, including finger-led reading, dialogic responses, voice inflections, and dyadic scaffolding.

Preface Ambassadors culturally and linguistically reflect the communities they serve, allowing them to maximize engagement capacity with young students most in need of educational assistance and mentorship.

Ambassadors work directly into the elementary school classrooms to act as free supplemental resources for local educators on the ground, allowing for highly personal engagement and reading assistance in small group classroom settings!

Preface’s relational model has helped elementary school students make gains in literacy skills nearly twice as fast as their peers, while high schoolers gain firsthand service experience and a newfound appreciation for careers in education.

Additionally, Preface has been recognized by the GA Dept. of Education as an innovative World Languages program and is advised by experts affiliated with a wide variety of institutions, including the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan Chase, Microsoft, and Princeton University.

Hosted and Produced by Amanda Pearch out of the Gwinnett Business RadioX Studio Located in Duluth GA

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Gwinnett Community Arts Leader Aura-Leigh Sanders

September 16, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Gwinnett Community Arts Leader Aura-Leigh Sanders

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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.

Aura-Leigh Sanders/Gwinnett Community Arts Leader

A Georgia native, Aura-Leigh Sanders was born in Macon and grew up on her family’s 250-year-old farm in Eatonton with two younger brothers and lots of animals. After graduating from Gatewood Academy, she started college at Mercer University, where she has deep roots: Her great-great-great grandfather was the first Mercer President, Billington McCarthy Sanders.

Currently the Owner and Director of the Dizzy Gypsy Art Gallery, Aura-Leigh graduated with a BS in Psychology from Georgia College & State University and studied art history and architecture as part of Georgia Tech Lorraine’s Study Abroad program in Metz, France. As part of her degree, she interned at Marietta RYDC as a Juvenile Detention Counselor, where she learned “in the trenches” counseling skills that informed her decision to go to graduate school, where she earned her Masters in IT from AIU with the goal of blending psychology with technology.

From there she became the Director of the Internet Specialist Program at Lanier Technical College for five years, where she learned the ropes of the post-secondary education world and taught students of all ages, from 16 to 73 years old. In 2006, Aura-Leigh joined the corporate world as a UX designer for clients like AT&T, Sony, United Health Care, US Bankcorp, Hilton, Red Bull, and others. In 2014, while still continuing her corporate career, she took over the newly-founded Dizzy Gypsy Local Awesomeness & Creative Studio on the Lawrenceville Square as a volunteer Director and became active in the local community.

She recently served as the Business Operations Director for Local Restaurant Group (Local Republic, Strange Taco Bar, LR Burger, and Laundry Events) and continues to organize Dizzy Gypsy events featuring local art and artists at Gwinnett businesses and venues.

Aura-Leigh has lived in Lawrenceville since 2002 with her husband and two children, a daughter attending Georgia State University and a son in high school, both of whom are active musicians and artists.

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The Great Awareness, “The 5 Pillars of a GREAT Life” : Pillar 2 – Loving Others – with Brian Peart

September 12, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Forsyth Studio

The Great Awareness, “The 5 Pillars of a GREAT Life” : Pillar 2 - Loving Others - with Brian Peart

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Note from Brian:

Welcome to “The Great Awareness” podcast, focused on helping
Christians make sense of this world we are in. The goal is to encourage, but never at the expense of truth. We will take the truth found in Scripture and apply it to the real spiritual battles going on today. Ignoring pre-conceived beliefs, we will look at, actions-what is really going on, then use this truth of Scripture to accurately discern the times and how to respond.

Jesus said in John 8:32

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free”.
This is what we are going to attempt to do with each podcast, get to the truth, so we can live as we have been called.

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Rick Strawn President & Founder of Paradigm Security joins Host Paul Webb

September 2, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Rick Strawn President & Founder of Paradigm Security joins Host Paul Webb

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On this episode of “The Retirement Planning & Wealth Management Podcast”, Host Paul Webb sits down with guest Rick Strawn to discuss retirement, investments, and 401k’s and much more.

Rick Strawn of Paradigm Security Paul Webb of Webb Wealth Advisors

Rick Strawn | President and Founder | Paradigm Security Services is a retired veteran of the Atlanta Police Department. His experience with detective work involving both blue and white-collar crimes gives him a unique perspective. innovative consulting and executive protection services. He and his ALL STAR Team eliminate the guesswork involved in securing your operation and stay ahead of the threats. While each client has unique security needs, professionalism is the common thread that runs throughout every effort they undertake. The management team at Paradigm Security Services, Inc has more than 200 years of combined professional experience.

Host Paul Webb| President & Founder | Webb Wealth Advisors

Webb Wealth Advisors holds the most prestigious Chartered Financial Consultant® designation, awarded only to those with the highest standard of knowledge and trust in financial planning. Paul and his team are uniquely qualified to help you navigate the challenges of securing your financial future for your family or business. They create opportunities for your long-term growth potential, as well as lifetime income throughout your retirement.

The Webb Wealth Advisors team of retirement planners assess your current income and future income to build the budget that suits you and your family best then design a custom plan meeting your risk guidelines and investment objectives.

Webb Wealth Advisors offers Tax Free & Guaranteed Income Retirement Planning. Offering the Highest Guaranteed NO RISK Retirement Income in the industry. They work with individuals, CPAs & Estate Planning Attorneys and team members to help them optimize their clients most favorable retirement outcomes including succession planning offer 401ks, IRAs.

Visit webbwealthadvisors.com to learn about their full scope of services.

This series is brought to you by Webb Wealth Advisors, SUBSCRIBE wherever you enjoy your #audio shows.

Jeff Butterworth, Area Manager for Georgia Power & Brock Evans, Vice President of Property and Casualty for USI

August 29, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Jeff Butterworth, Area Manager for Georgia Power & Brock Evans, Vice President of Property and Casualty for USI

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Jeff Butterworth of Georgia Power & Brock Evans of USI

Brock Evans of USI

USI is a leading local and national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, and retirement solutions throughout the United States. Brock’s team analyzes client business issues and challenges leveraging USI ONE™, a proprietary platform integrating analytics, networked resources and strategic planning to deliver highly customized solutions with economic impact.
Experience the USI ONE Advantage® and learn how our Select practice offers highly specialized solutions and services to identify, quantify and eliminate exposures for total cost of risk management. To learn more about USI, our capabilities, and our resources, please contact brock.evans@usi.com

Jeff Butterworth of Georgia Power

Jeff Butterworth currently serves as a Georgia Power Area Manager. In this role he is the lead manager of region operations, sales, customer service, economic and community development, and external affairs activities in Cherokee and Forsyth Counties. Jeff is actively involved in the community and feels fortunate to work for a company that has a passion for the communities they serve. At Georgia Power, he has served many years as a mentor for company employee resource groups and is a past president of a local Citizens of Georgia Power employee volunteer chapter where he led more than 100 member volunteers to raise funds and impact the community through service projects. Jeff’s almost 25-year career with Georgia Power began in the field as a meter reader. Since that time and across the state, he has held roles in leadership and increasing responsibility across external affairs, sales/key accounts, customer service, storm restoration, compliance, revenue protection, and training and development.

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The Whole Food Health Coach and 2-Time Cancer Survivor Stephanie Wolfe

August 19, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

The Whole Food Health Coach and 2-Time Cancer Survivor Stephanie Wolfe

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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.

Stephanie Wolfe/The Whole Food Health Coach

Stephanie Wolfe holds credentials from the National Board of Medical Examiners as a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She holds a Master Certification with Dr. William Sears, MD and served on the staff of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute as a coach for the coaches and was the Exam Prep Facilitator for those studying to take their board exam. She is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education for Board-Certified coaches around the world.

Stephanie is a small business owner in private practice in Gwinnett County where she is has won the “Best of Gwinnett” award the past 4 years for her work as The Whole Food Health Coach, now in its 8th year. Her advanced training, professional education, and personal experience has made her a proven leader in her field, and a creator of curriculum that is making it possible for individuals to reach their health and wellness goals in record numbers.

Stephanie is a 2-time cancer-survivor, Harley-rider, and even holds a Commercial Driver’s License. She and her husband, Jack, were high-school sweethearts and have been married for 48 years! She has two grown sons and two daughters-in-law and is “Nana” to their 3 grandchildren. She is an author, speaker, trainer, and coach for major companies, law firms, and government entities in the Atlanta area.

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Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson on “Stewarding family Wealth” ep2

August 16, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson on “Stewarding family Wealth” ep2

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“Stewarding Family Wealth” featuring Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of

Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson ep2

The founders of Exodus 36 Creations, Garrett Erath and Brad Scarberry, met in college and discovered a shared love for business and the construction industry. Both moved to the Gwinnett area with their families and e36 was born where all great companies start… in a garage.

What started as a weekend side hustle making furniture, grew into some custom carpentry in customers’ homes. As the reputation of the organization grew, so did the demand for minor interior renovations. From there, the projects and demand continued to grow. Today e36 is quickly becoming one of Georgia’s premier design build firms specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, and full home renovation.

HOST Randy Brunson is the President of Centurion Advisory Group. He studied engineering and marketing at UT Chattanooga. Randy currently holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and CKA designation and makes it a priority to stay on top of his knowledge in the financial industry through continuing professional educational opportunities and reading. Randy has completed studies in qualified plan design, estate planning and business transition planning and he enjoys speaking and writing on these topics.

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Produced by Amanda Pearch

Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson on “Stewarding family Wealth” ep1

August 16, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson on "Stewarding family Wealth" ep1

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“Stewarding Family Wealth” featuring Garrett Erath & Brad Scarberry of

Exodus 36 Creations join Host Randy Brunson

Stewarding Family Wealth is presented by

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Dr. Bill Lampton, “The Biz Communications Guy”, Matt Henderson of Oakbridge Insurance & Carter Patterson of Cumming Cigars join Host Amanda Pearch

August 15, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Dr. Bill Lampton, "The Biz Communications Guy", Matt Henderson of Oakbridge Insurance & Carter Patterson of Cumming Cigars join Host Amanda Pearch

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Dr. Bill Lampton, Matt Henderson & Carter Patterson

Dr. Bill Lampton |The Biz Communications Coach

Dr. Bill works with current and future C-Suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CIO) –helping them master leadership communication skills. As the “Biz Communication Guy,” serving executives has become his mission. Why? Because Bill knows firsthand the challenges professionals face. Bill spent two decades at the vice-presidential level in higher education and health care. Elevate your self-esteem, whether you are directing a meeting, speaking at a civic club or directing a board meeting. You will reshape your self-talk, and become the poised, self-assured unshakable chief officer corporations long for. Chek out Dr. Bills full scope of services!

Matt Henderson of Oakbridge Insurance

Matt is an employee benefits advisor with Oakbridge Insurance and a N. Fulton / Forsyth County resident for 28 years. Matt decided to reverse the high cost of healthcare after learning about billing shenanigans that exist in the current health insurance ecosystem. “One employer at a time” and “No member left behind” are his mottos, while “Creative thinking to find solutions” is Matt’s superpower passion. Matt’s professional goal is to help lower the cost of health insurance for 50,000 families.

Carter Patterson of Cumming Cigars

Carter is the current President of the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club. He is also one of the owners of Cumming Cigar Company, a local company in Cumming, Georgia. It is a laid-back environment where the staff is friendly and knowledgeable with true southern hospitality. This building evokes everything about relationships, hard work, and hours of laughter and is a way to preserve the history and character of the building. Carter is active within the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and is a hobby pilot.

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