Cinnabon President Joe Guith

April 29, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Cinnabon President Joe Guith

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Joe Guith / Cinnabon

President

In January, 2015, Joe was appointed to serve as President of Cinnabon, Inc. after serving four months as the brand’s Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Guith worked with clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Staples, Inc. His prior roles were in general management and strategy with Coca-Cola and Yum! Brands in domestic and international markets. With over 20 years of experience in food service, consumer products and retail, he brings a breadth of experience relevant to the continued growth of the Cinnabon brand. Joe is originally from Michigan and has a BBA and MBA from the University of Michigan. He currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children.

Women in Business – Session 1

April 28, 2016 by angishields

Chattanooga Business Radio

Women in Business - Session 1

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Stefanie Crowe // SmartBank

As the introductory guest for our April-May series on start-ups and entrepreneurialism, Stefanie Crowe of SmartBank joins our Women in Business program for a discussion on the relationship banking trend and how it’s rising to meet the new generation of female entrepreneurs. As Chief Experience and Strategy Officer for SmartBank, Crowe is responsible for directing, guiding, and facilitating the company’s strategic planning process. Crowe admits to having a personal life mission to “help women and girls realize their fullest potential,” and during her time on-air she shares tips and insights for women seeking to launch their own businesses.

Actress and Consultant Pamela DeRitis: The Blonde & Brunette Duo Creators of Scoop OTP, Suzanne Taylor & Michelle Knapp and Mark Slater CEO of The Fountain Laser

April 27, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Actress and Consultant Pamela DeRitis: The Blonde & Brunette Duo Creators of Scoop OTP, Suzanne Taylor & Michelle Knapp and Mark Slater CEO of The Fountain Laser

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Pamela DeRitis / Call Time Atlanta & Mammoth TV

Actress & Consultant

Pamela DeRitis is an actress in Atlanta represented by Salt Model & Talent who is an active content creator on her two YouTube channels. One channel Call Time Atlanta focuses on the entertainment industry in Georgia and features interviews with professional actors, agents, advocacy organizations etc.—anyone who moves and shapes the industry here. The second channel Mammoth TV is a brand new joint venture Pamela has formed with the digital branding agency Mammoth Solutions. Pamela and her co-host Kyle Rollins, owner of Mammoth Solutions, create video content around branding and marketing with practical tips for businesses to go to the next level. In her “other” professional life Pamela has been in consulting as a Business Analyst for the past 6 years, and before that was a PM for 10+ years. Pamela’s consulting experience focuses on web dev, UI and software projects, notably Freestyle dispenser at The Coca-Cola Company as well as developing logistics for a human resources move for 6,000+ employees between Coca-Cola corporate and their largest bottler.

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Michelle Knapp & Suzanne Taylor / Scoop OTP

Founders

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Michelle Knapp and Suzanne Taylor started Scoop OTP in 2012 after realizing there wasn’t a meaningful online source about life in the suburbs of Atlanta. Scoop OTP is the insider’s guide to living outside the perimeter with recommendations on restaurants, retail, family fun, a calendar of events, and the scoop on new places coming to town. Knapp and Taylor have both lived in Cherokee County for over 16 years and are involved in their community. Knapp hails from Ohio and Taylor from Florida. They both are married and raise their busy children in public schools. The never-ending carpooling around town, coupled with the desire to learn more about their area, they became the go-to resource for their friends and neighbors, and decided to put that knowledge to use by creating Scoop OTP website, for those living OTP and beyond.

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Mark Slater / The Fountain Laser

CEO

Mark has been in patient care for over 17 years, and started his laser business 13 years ago. Mark has a passion for customer service and results. The Fountain Laser now has 3 locations in the Atlanta market with plans of expansion of more locations. The Fountain has a staff of certified laser technicians with a minimum of 3 years experience to ensure clients get the attention, education, and results at a great value. List 5-8 Topics or Questions for Interview: Why laser hair removal over other means of removing hair? Why choose the Fountain Laser? What is your background/story? Are all lasers the same? What questions should I ask a company before I get laser hair removal? What are costs? Who does the procedure? Is there a guarantee of results? Who can get laser hair removal? Are there side effects? Any contraindications? What else do you perform in the office? Do you have any specials for listeners?

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KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

April 26, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

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The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.

Ted Jenkins, Jamie Bodner and Chris Hanks

Jamie Bodner / Pinnacle Fitness

Owner

Jamie Bodner. Jamie’s love for fitness, weight training, and health began at a young age. He realized he could finally be in-shape like those around him by taking care of himself through exercising and eating right. He started reading every book and magazine he could and working out every moment he was able. Once he started, it quickly became a passion and it opened up a new world and way of life for him.

Growing up in New York, Jamie always expected to go to college before settling into the corporate lifestyle. He never once thought about making his passion for fitness his career. Still, while he was working his way up the corporate ladder at the World Trade Center, he never felt one hundred percent fulfilled.

After 9/11, Jamie decided to follow his dream to fruition. Studying with the renowned Dr. Jack Barnathan, owner and founder of NYStrength, a worldwide leader in health, fitness, strength, and conditioning, he became a certified Fitness trainer with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA). He then moved to Miami and began his fitness career working for Bally’s initially as a trainer before then to assistant manager. He was later recruited by Results Fitness Studio for the head trainer position. During his time at Results Fitness, he also worked with the United Teaches of Dade County (UTD)creating and implementing dynamic fitness programs which resulted in a 90% increase in productivity, lower insurance premiums, and a raised level of moral.

In 2005, Jamie and his wife, Laura, relocated to Laura’s hometown of Atlanta where Jamie set about realizing his lifelong goal: opening his own fitness studio. After thinking of the name and discovering the perfect location, Pinnacle Fitness opened in May 2008 in the heart of Buckhead.

Since his first certification, he has continued to obtain additional certifications in Sports Performance such as Nutrition, Arthritis, Special Population and Sports Posifice Training, and Core/Functional Training.

Jamie prides himself on understanding his clients’ needs and desires and seeing their potential. Jamie has worked with every type of client across the spectrum, from people in their late sixties who had never used free weights to high school athletes to improve their performance. No matter what fitness level, he will design a program that will suit your needs, whether it’s to make everyday activities easier or to make you a stronger competitive athlete.

Jamie will always encourage you, pulling your inner strength out with a smile. Along with instructing you on the gym floor, he will also share with you the latest research he finds on nutrition and health. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t start or stop in the gym; he wants you to have the tools you need to reach your goals. He asks every client, “You know you are doing your best when you are here at Pinnacle for your workout. Are you doing the best outside of the gym?” Jamie will ensure that you will.

Having been overweight as a child at the age of twelve, Jamie fully understand the difficulties and humiliation that is faced daily by those who are overweight and out-of-shape. That’s why Jamies first became interested in fitness, weight training, and health – and that’s why Jamie can be your special advocate in finally getting yourself in-shape.

Chris Hanks/ KSU EC

(Co – Host)

Christopher C. Hanks is the founder and executive director of the KSUEntrepreneurship Center. Prior to this, Hanks was the founder and director of the entrepreneurship program at the University of Georgia. He has owned multiple businesses, including music, e-commerce, publishing, and export ventures. He is also the co-author of a best-selling book on low risk entrepreneurship.

Hanks leads the International Entrepreneurship Institute and is certified in business valuation, providing expert witness testimony. Before teaching at UGA, Hanks taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and assisted in leading the Russell Center for Entrepreneurship. He earned a BBA from University of Georgia and an MBA from San Jose State University. Before launching his first business, Hanks held corporate risk management positions in the pharmaceutical and beverage industries.

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Ted Jenkin/Oxygen Financial

(Co – Host)

Ted Jenkin has spent the past 22 years giving personal financial advice to thousands of people across the United States. After graduating from Boston College in 1991, Ted spent more than 16 years working for American Express Financial Advisors/Ameriprise Financial. He was one of the youngest people in the history of the company to reach both Field Vice President and Group Vice President level. He managed more than 800 financial advisors throughout 8 states in his last position with the company. He won the premier performer award, leader of the year award, and had the number one office in the country for more than two years in a row. In 2008, Ted founded oXYGen Financial to help revolutionize the financial services industry by creating a new company that focused on serving the X and Y Generation. oXYGen Financial now has more than 1,700 clients throughout 25 states across the country. Ted has been featured in over 25 magazines and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The Huffington Post. He has six advanced designations from the College for Financial Planning (CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS®, AWMA®, AAMS®, CMFC®) and is an on air radio personality featured on the popular drive time Atlanta radio show The Rock 100.5 Morning Show on Rock 100.5 FM. Ted lives in Milton, GA with his wife Genna and three kids Olivia, Lyla, and Louden.

Artrepreneur Radio’s First Episode with15 year old Musical Genius, Ian Ridenhour! Also, Ian’s Father, Dr. Jamieson Ridenhour, an Artist in his own Right, from Asheville, North Carolina.

April 25, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Artrepreneur Radio's First Episode with15 year old Musical Genius, Ian Ridenhour! Also, Ian's Father, Dr. Jamieson Ridenhour, an Artist in his own Right, from Asheville, North Carolina.

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Artrepreneur Radio spotlights and celebrates artist of all kinds, making their way in the world of Art and Business.

Host: Alex Gossett Shifflet

Ian5 — Ian Ridenhour “Quietly Making Noise” in the Business RadioX studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The song is “Lyrical Harmony” from Ian’s first album.

Jamie6 — Team work as Ian rocks with “Just Fine”, one of my favorites, from his first album Quietly Making Noise.

Ian Ridenhour

Ian Ridenhour is an award-winning fifteen-year-old drummer/keyboardist, singer/composer. Since joining the African drumming group Djoliba Jr. at age four, Ian has expanded his musical accomplishments to include rock, funk, jazz, classical, and choral music. A multiple award-winning performer, Ian played in a number of bands on the Bismarck music scene, including Blind Mice, Hex Radio, and Tigirlily, and he regularly performs as a solo artist and bandleader. Ian was nominated in three categories at the 2015 North Dakota Music Awards–Best Percussionist, Best Keyboardist, and Best Garage Band (which he won!) He has recently relocated to the Asheville, NC area, where he has already wowed audiences at venues like the White Horse and Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues, both as a headliner and as an opener for such acts as David LaMotte, BJ Leiderman, and The Accidentals. His album Quietly Making Noise dropped in 2014. He is currently in the studio working on his second album, to be released in September.

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Dr. Jamieson Ridenhour

Jamieson Ridenhour is novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. He is the author of Barking Mad (Typecast, 2011), a comedy werewolf murder-mystery; In Darkest London (Scarecrow, 2013), an academic study of Gothic London, and Grave Lullaby (2012), a national finalist for the David Cohen playwriting award; as well as editor of the Valancourt edition of Sheridan LeFanu’s Carmilla. His award-winning short horror films Cornerboys and The House of the Yaga are featured on GeekNation.com. His fiction and poetry has appeared in Strange Horizons, Architrave, Across the Margins, TheNewerYork, Mirror Dance and others, and has been podcast at Pseudopod, Cast of Wonders, and Radio Unbound. Find him online at www.jamiesonridenhour.com.

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Eddie’s Attic

Decatur, Georgia

Ian3 — Ian Ridenhour performing at Eddie’s Attic for open mic night in Decatur, Georgia.

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Fans 1 — Ian hanging out with his Georgia fans at Eddie’s Attic. Grace Shifflet, Izzy Smy, Whitman Shifflet and Ian Ridenhour.

fans 2 — Ian Ridenhour chillin with his homies Grace Shifflet, Whitman Shifflet and Izzy Smy at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia. BTW hats are in.

If you would like to be a guest or sponsor Artrepreneur Radio please get in touch with Alex at Alexgshifflet@businessradiox.com.

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Veterans Connect Radio Episode 05

April 25, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Veterans Connect Radio Episode 05

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Veterans Connect Radio

A spotlight episode of Atlanta Business Radio and powered by Business RadioX. Co-Hosted by Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson and Brandon Skolnick with Gathering Of Angels.Featuring veteran entrepreneurs, support organizations, outreach groups and more in the Atlanta area continuing to serve our families, our communities and our country.

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Len Pagano / Safe America Foundation

CEO & Founder

Len Pagano is a social entrepreneur who has spent over 30 years developing communication programs that address key issues across North America. As President, CEO and founder of Safe America, Mr. Pagano launched the 501(c) 3 organization with a $1 million grant from the Travelers Insurance Foundation.

In its early days, Safe America focused on highway safety issues with Operation Baby Buckle, a child protection program that has distributed over 150,000 infant/child car seats to disadvantaged families across the United States.

Mr. Pagano then organized a ‘Safe Team Coalition’ that was recognized by General Motors (GM) for its work. Innovative safety education programs followed which addressed emerging issues. These included initiatives in teen driver education, water safety, cyber-safety, homeland security, youth safety and disaster readiness.

Through Len’s leadership, the Safe America Foundation has developed educational and practical safety and preparedness programs for businesses and communities. These include safety product distribution, national youth programming, international travel security, and advocating that non-profit organizations screen volunteers (to avoid predatory activities by adults). His accomplishments include raising over $30 million for injury prevention initiatives and engaging organizations including Porsche North America, the Woodruff, Motorola and UPS Foundations along with the National PTA, Allstate, Wal-Mart, Chevrolet, Verizon, State Farm, NBC/Comcast, USA TODAY, Sprint, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a variety of public safety and government agencies at state and national levels.

Tem Frierson / First Data Salutes

VP, Veteran Business Solutions

Ivette Lopez and Andrew Land with Human Rights Campaign and Tenisha Bell Perfect Pitch Media Group

April 25, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Ivette Lopez and Andrew Land with Human Rights Campaign and Tenisha Bell Perfect Pitch Media Group

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Ivette Lopez, Andrew Land, Tenisha Bell and Ryan Redhawk

Ivette Lopez / Human Rights Campaign

Ivette Lopez Sisniega is Atlanta Dinner Co-chair for 2016-2017 galas. Originally from Mexico by way of Texas, her passions meet at the intersection of gay, lesbian and Latino issues. Shes volunteered with various organizations including the Latin American Association, Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Austin, Latinintas, an online magazine written by Latinas for Latinas and ALLGO, a Texas statewide organization for queer people of color, among others. Shes been an LGBT marketing thought leader, blogger and the first female co-chair of the LGBT marketing team for public relations firm, Fleishman-Hillard. Ivette is a seasoned PR and Corporate Communications professional with InterContinental Hotels Group and has worked for companies such as Sony, UPS and AT&T.

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Andrew Land / Human Right Campaign

Andrew C. Land is a Realtor in Atlanta, Georgia. He was twice graduated from Clemson University with degrees both in business management and history. Following a decade in nonprofit development, management, and consulting, Land plunged full-time into real estate brokerage in the metropolitan Atlanta area. He is still active with several nonprofit entities, including the Atlanta Clemson Club, the Atlanta History Center, Emory University, and the Human Rights Campaign, for which he serves on a regional steering committee and on its national Board of Governors. An avid armchair historian, he regularly speaks about and has written extensively on the history of Atlanta and particularly the impacts of Robert W. Woodruff, longtime head of The Coca-Cola Company.

He lives in Atlanta, where he enjoys time with his husband and their dog, Gus, as well as the many cultural and recreational opportunities that city and region have to offer.

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Tenisha Bell / Pitch Perfect Media Group

CEO

Tenisha served as an executive producer for CNN for closely 12 years making critical decisions as major news events unfolded. She is conversant with the changing, fast paced media dynamics and the need to act/respond quickly. She was responsible for the execution of live programming on a daily basis. She served as an executive producer for CNN anchors such as Don Lemon, Wolf Blitzer, TJ Holmes, Fredericka Whitfield and many more.Tenisha has worked across the country at CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC television affiliates. She led one of the countries largest professional chapters of minority journalists, Atlanta Association of Black Journalists. As president, her leadership, vision and marketing expertise were instrumental in program development, event planning and raising the organization’s local and national profile. Tenisha holds a Bachelors Degree in communication from Clark Atlanta University and a Masters of Public Administration from Kennesaw State University where she also serves as an adjunct professor in the journalism department.

A Chicago native, Tenisha is very active in the Atlanta community. She is the chair for the women’s ministry at her church, Destiny World Church. She is a member of LEAD Atlanta, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. And she serves on various boards and organizations.

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Laura Davis-Taylor with MaxMedia and Bryan Rose with The Snug Gastro Pub

April 22, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Laura Davis-Taylor with MaxMedia and Bryan Rose with The Snug Gastro Pub

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Laura Davis-Taylor, Bryan Rose and Ryan Redhawk

Laura Davis-Taylor / MaxMedia

EVP, Customer Experiences

Laura has been focused on creating meaningful brand experiences that bridge home, life, and store for over 20 years. Her experience is multifaceted, ranging across brand planning, digital engagement, store design and, more recently, next generation retail experience design.

She believes passionately that good brands do not make promisesthey deliver them in unique and emotionally-compelling ways. Done right, it is this that builds irrational brand loyalty. With this philosophy, she has worked with retailers such as AT&T, Toyota, Best Buy, Coke, LOréal/Lancôme, Lowes, Office Depot, Foot Locker, 7-Eleven, EJ Gallo and Unilever.

Laura is an active retail industry speaker and contributor on the subject of digital experience design for outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Time Magazine, the MMA and MediaPost. She’s an ongoing contributor for Digital Signage Magazine and Retail TouchPoints and her book, Lighting up the Aisle: Practices and Principles for In-store Digital Media, is the only existing resource for how retail brands can harness technology to reinvent their in-store experience.

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Bryan Rose / The Snug Gastro Pub

Owner

Bryan Rose has been a chef and restaurant owner with 20 years experience. I have worked with some of the top companies in the US. Currently operating 2 restaurants in Canton GA.

Cross Talk with the guests Laura Davis-Taylor, Bryan Rose and Ryan Redhawk

Ingrid Miller from Rural Sourcing, Inc., Mark Mobley from Georgia Calls and Keith Wilmot from Leadercast

April 20, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Ingrid Miller from Rural Sourcing, Inc., Mark Mobley from Georgia Calls and Keith Wilmot from Leadercast

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Ingrid Miller / Rural Sourcing Inc.

Chief Operating Officer

As COO for Rural Sourcing, Inc. (RSI), Ingrid is responsible for realizing RSI’s vision to provide US-based high quality IT outsourcing solutions through her management and oversight of all RSI development centers. Her responsibilities include leading and developing RSI talent, client relationship management, ensuring the scalability and reliability of RSI’s process and systems and strategically determining the next set of solutions for our clients. She is also responsible for establishing and ensuring consistency across the organization with respect to RSI’s processes, values, and methodologies. Ingrid brings an expansive knowledge of underlying computer systems and technologies, allowing her to contribute to all aspects of our application development and maintenance projects. Ingrid is a graduate of Babson College, where she earned a B.S. in Business Management.

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Mark Mobley/ Georgia CALLS

Executive Director

Mark, a pastor and city council member, joined with Georgia CALLS in 2015 to bring his wealth of business, pastoral, and non-profit knowledge to the table. With years of experience in both the public and non-profit arenas, Mark is purposefully leading the talented team at Georgia CALLS to help carve a path for returning citizens here in the Atlanta area to restore their lives, rebuild their families, and give back to their own communities after a successful reentry. List 5-8 Topics or Questions for Interview: What is Georgia CALLS? Why Georgia CALLS? What difference does it make? What process led you to get involved in prisoner reentry? What would you say to those who think, “Why give them a second chance? They’ve already committed a crime.”? Is it wise to provide “charity” to people coming out of prison? (Alternatively, “How is Georgia CALLS different from other charities? What is unique about your approach?”) You’ve mentioned that Georgia CALLS is a pilot program. What kind of results have you seen so far? What is the most important lesson that you have learned over the last 18 months? Why should Georgia CALLS matter to the business community? What are your plans for the future? How can you scale what you are doing to make a larger impact? (Alternatively, “20 people is a drop in the bucket compared to the scale of the problem. Can you speak to how Georgia CALLS can exert influence on a larger scale?”) How can a business help or partner with Georgia CALLS?

mmobley@gacalls.org

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Keith Wilmot /Leadercast

President and CEO

Keith Wilmot is the President and CEO of Leadercast. Leadercast is an organization that exists to build Leaders Worth Following. Keith is the biggest raving fan of a group of crazies that honestly believe they can positively change the culture of leadership in the world. He has the privilege to cheer, pray, coach, support, and lead these amazing people. He is married to an amazing woman, Jennifer, who has been with him since high school. They have four children (Noah, Hannah, Nathan, and Ava) – they are such blessings and keep him running for sure.

brandon@seesparkgo.com

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