Welcome to today’s episode of Magnolia Musings podcast! A podcast focusing on the influences that shape everyday decisions in our journey through life, business and careers. Today, we are joined by John D. Stephens, Founder of John D. Stephens, Inc.
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Welcome to today’s episode of Magnolia Musings podcast! A podcast focusing on the influences that shape everyday decisions in our journey through life, business and careers. Today, we are joined by Pastor Will Sheals, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
Teacher, preacher and evangelist, Dr. William L. Sheals has been the Senior Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in Norcross, Georgia since 1980. He received a business degree from New York University and holds theological degrees from Florida Memorial Seminary and International Bible College.
Sheals’ experience in the business world includes acting as the former Vice President of the Mortgage Department of Carver Federal Savings and Loan Association in Harlem, New York. Subsequently, he managed the branch office of Beneficial Financial Company in the Bronx and worked as a disc jockey, a concert promoter and an actor and director off-Broadway. In Florida, he served as the Assistant Director of the Lakeland Housing Authority while pursuing his advanced studies there. He moved to Atlanta in 1979 to work as the Assistant Director of the Atlanta Housing Authority, but left the position after ten years to devote himself entirely to the rapidly-growing Hopewell Baptist Church, which was founded by former slaves after the Civil War.
Under Sheals’ direction since 1980, Hopewell has grown from a two-acre, one-building facility with 200 members to a thirty-acre campus called “The City of Hope,” with a membership of nearly 17,000, including over 60 ministries and auxiliaries. The City of Hope includes a senior citizens facility, a 500-member youth church, a child development center, a Christian Academy that teachers pre-school through eighth grade and a Bible College.
You can watch the video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/x4VLCPKaTDI
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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who is passionately involved with giving back to the community. Michelle Bryan, Senior Manager Community Relations for the Gas South District joins host Stan Hall to discuss forward thinking initiatives from the Gas South District.
At Gas South District, Michelle leads the vision and execution of a community engagement platform designed to create meaningful, lasting impacts beyond their walls. She is the creator and driving force behind the Good Neighbor Project—a signature initiative built from the ground up to turn values into action. Through intentional partnerships, volunteer engagement, and strategic storytelling, the program connects people, platform, and partners to strengthen the communities we serve across Gwinnett County and beyond. Her work centers on building trusted relationships with nonprofits, schools, and community leaders—aligning resources in ways that create real outcomes, not just moments. She leads employee volunteer initiatives that empower her team to show up with purpose and make a tangible difference. Michelle is deeply committed to ensuring their impact is not only meaningful, but measurable, visible, and sustained over time. At the core of everything she does is a simple belief: when people come together with intention, we can build stronger communities and create something that truly lasts.
You can watch the video of the podcast here https://youtu.be/m-nbXU2oBOQ
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com
That’s the ticket!
Welcome to today’s episode of Magnolia Musings podcast! A podcast focusing on the influences that shape everyday decisions in our journey through life, business and careers. Today, we are joined by Bill Russell, founder of Russell Landscape Group, Inc. Not only a successful businessman but a person who helped shaped Gwinnett County.
In 1987, William “Bill” E. Russell started Russell Landscape Group, Inc. as a family-managed commercial landscape contract business. Headquartered in Sugar Hill, GA., the firm has grown to over 1,000 employees across 16 branches throughout the South under the guidance of owner and CEO Teddy Russell and founder Bill Russell.
Russell Landscape is the largest family-run Georgia-based commercial landscape firm.
You can watch the video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/W_ALCfyiKxg
For further information about Explore Gwinnett and upcoming events, visit ExploreGwinnett.org
That’s The Ticket! brings you the stories behind the action happening at Gas South District in Duluth, GA.
On this episode, host Stan Hall is joined by Marcia Powell, Director of Guest Experience at Gas South District. Marcia pays a huge role in shaping the experience of every guest who visits the Gas South District campus. From concerts and graduations, to trade shows and sporting events, there’s one common thread — how guests feel when they’re visiting.
Marcia has been part of the Gas South District family for many years, beginning in 2000, returning in 2016, and continuing to grow her impact ever since. She’s been a part of the story through many milestones, creating memorable moments for guests. The next time you’re at a concert, graduation, or event at the Gas South District, remember that there’s a whole team behind the scenes making sure your experience is a great one.
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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.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
This epsiode dives into something that’s shaping the future of the campus — the upcoming renovation of Gas South Arena. This project represents years of planning, collaboration, and innovation, all with one goal in mind: to enhance the experience for every guest who walks through the doors.
This episode features three leaders who are playing key roles in bringing this vision to life — from design to construction to daily operations: Christina Nguyen, Senior Designer with architectual firm Perkins & Will; Hannah Sechrist, Director of Special Projects for Gas South District; and Monte Ortel, Chief Operating Officer for Gas South District.
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.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
That’s The Ticket! brings you the stories behind the action happening at Gas South District in Duluth, GA.
Host Stan Hall introduces a project that has brought creativity and community spirit right into the heart of Sugarloaf, explaining how new artistic crosswalks are more than just ways to safely cross the street, but a reflection of who we are as a community, and how partnerships can bring meaningful ideas to life. Alyssa Davis, Executive Director of the Sugarloaf CID, and Alexandra Sorto, the artist behind the beautiful design called “Quilt”, join Stan to explore how the project came to be, the partnerships that made it possible, and what it means for Gwinnett.
You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.
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.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
That’s The Ticket! brings you the stories behind the action happening at Gas South District in Duluth, GA.
On this episode, host Stan Hall sits down with someone who truly embodies the growth and spirit of the Gas South District campus, Senior Vice President Robyn Ali. Robyn has been with Gas South District since 2007, and in that time, she has worn just about every hat you can imagine — from booking and marketing to business development and now overseeing day-to-day operations of the convention center and supporting the business across the entire campus.
Robyn is also a Certified Venue Professional, a Leadership Gwinnett graduate, and someone who has made a real impact not just with the Gas South District organization, but on the Gwinnett community as a whole.
You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.
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.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
Host Stan Hall is joined by one of the top names in the sport of professional bull riding. PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen is a fan favorite for the Carolina Cowboys, and one of the toughest, most determined athletes in professional sports. You may have seen him dominate in the arena, or recently on the big screen in The Last Rodeo, where he brought his real-life grit to the role of Billy Hamilton.
You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.
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.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
