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E73 Global PMO Leadership discussion with Fatimah Abbouchi

February 25, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

E73 Global PMO Leadership discussion with Fatimah Abbouchi

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E73 Global PMO Leadership discussion with Fatimah Abbouchi

What is the Agile Management Office and how do you use the AMO Method? Hear the backstory and concepts from Fatimah Abbouchi as she shares her journey to becoming one of the leading PMO Influencers in the world.

Fatimah chats with PMO Joe about several topics during this fast paced chat between global PMO Influencers and the partnership they have formed with The PMO Leader global community site. Fatimah shared the story of how she founded the Agile Management Office and the success she has had from the AMO Method White Paper.

We also discussed Fatimah’s history with Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness. We discussed the importance of removing the stigma associated with anxiety, depression or other mental health disabilities. The Project Management profession is a high stress profession and we need to do more to understand and support our team members who are living with mental health challenges.

Listen to the full episode to hear more of our discussion about women in project management, global recognition and rewards for project excellence, diversity and global leadership perspective.

Visit Agile Management Office – www.agilemanagementoffie.com
Visit Fatimah Abbouchi – https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/

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Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

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Agile Management Office (AMO) specialises in helping organisations to identify and effect change using proven agile initiatives & project/program governance best practices.

They provide high impact delivery execution, education, and coaching to help you uplift your organisations project capability and maturity in an agile way using our proprietary methodology; known as the AMO Method™ which is proven to increase maturity and employee engagement scores. As a result, building expertise within your organisation.

The AMO Method was developed to bridge the gap between organisations applying agile techniques, whilst continuing to utilise traditional governance frameworks originally developed in the 1950s. The AMO Method shifts the stance from a ‘one size fits all’ approach to Project Governance to an adaptive approach; enabling customisation that aligns with the nature of the initiative and organisation as a whole.

This is achieved by modularising capabilities to allow for a more tailored approach to servicing organisations’ needs, we develop custom solutions for our clients focusing on the uniqueness of their organisation and its current state.

Their solutions may include a combination of project toolkits (including software tools and templates) and frameworks (such as process maps, guiding principles, roles & responsibilities, and descriptions) to create/uplift the right foundations and support your business in delivering projects.

Their goal is to equip your business with the right structure and framework that will allow your team to plan, build, and implement projects as efficiently as possible – removing all unnecessary roadblocks.

To date, they have serviced clients in 15 countries across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. We want to become the partner of choice for organisations aspiring to reach their transformation goals, by applying best practice principles, engaging in a highly collaborative manner, transferring our capabilities to you.

Fatimah Abbouchi is the Founder and CEO of Agile Management Office; a thought-leader providing governance solutions for organisations to manage and govern projects in the agile era. A successful businesswoman, Fatimah has been supporting businesses from start-ups to enterprise internationally for the past 17 years.

Fatimah’s professional passion has seen her successfully transform how businesses govern change across portfolios up to $1B and over 16 industries globally. Utilising this industry experience, Fatimah’s PROVEN AMO method is showing how business can not only align but enhance agile delivery methodologies with robust governance.

A writer, speaker and host of the ‘Agile Ideas’ podcast, Fatimah has appeared in The Age, UK Business Telegraph, PM Review Magazine China, Business Chick’s ‘Latte Magazine’ and featured on CIO.com.au. Fatimah has been invited to speak at dozens of events globally. She is also a guest lecturer at Aarhus University in Denmark in the International Project Management Programs and acts as a Corporate Governance Advisor to them. Fatimah has previously been named as one of the Top 100 LinkedIn Power Profiles in Australia. Fatimah was also nominated as a Top 3 finalist in the World PMO Global Awards, as voted by her peers.

Personally, Fatimah is passionate about supporting those in the community with anxiety and depression through beyondblue; having spoken at 45 events aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging others to similarly get involved.

Connect with Fatimah on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community! Learn more about The PMO Leader – www.thepmoleader.com

169 Million Dollars Can’t Buy You Happiness E10

October 13, 2020 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

169 Million Dollars Can’t Buy You Happiness E10

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In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Founder of Founders First, Aaron Houghton. Aaron described what prompted him to establish Founders First despite having a $169 million dollar exit with one of his tech companies back in 2012. Aaron articulated how Founders First Community can help entrepreneurs and business leaders optimize themselves as human beings while optimizing the growth of their companies.

This episode will remind all business leaders and business owners that we can be a successful entrepreneur while being happy by being mindful of our emotions, our energy, and our body.

The Founders First System is a one of a kind framework which optimizes the performance of entrepreneurs, rather than the companies they run. Our exclusive training and peer support program transforms entrepreneurs into happy, healthy and successful founders who are strong enough to face the challenges of building great companies that change the world.

Aaron Houghton believes it is possible for entrepreneurs to be healthy and happy while they build great companies that change the world.

Since starting his first business at age 17, he’s built and launched more than eleven tech startups, scaling one from conception to 350 employees and $50M in annual subscription revenue. Aaron sold two companies to private buyers and one to a publicly traded company for $169M before his 30th birthday.

Aaron was selected as an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008 and was listed to Inc Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in 2010. He’s shared his story and his thoughts on personal growth, digital marketing, and startup leadership with hundreds of audiences, including Harvard University, Entrepreneurs Organization, and StartupNation.

Looking back, Aaron can see his success came with the hidden costs of long term stress; including panic attacks, debilitating anxiety, and a cancer diagnosis in 2009. He had a habit, like many of us, of pushing himself to the absolute limit. He was trading sleep to hit deadlines, trading nutrition to save pennies, and enduring chronic stress year after year so he could chase his dreams.

Aaron knew there must be a better way. He spent five years studying how entrepreneurs manage stress, and personally tested techniques for achieving high performance while maintaining mental and physical health. Aaron then created the Founders First System, manifesting two decades of experience and years of research into a simple set of processes, disciplines, and metrics designed to improve the experience of founders and business leaders around the world.

Follow Founders First on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About From Zero 2 Revenue

FROM ZERO 2 REVENUE is an avenue for successful entrepreneurs around the world to tell their stories on how they transformed their vision into reality. We’ll learn about their products and services; and, the passion and character behind the leadership of the organization. The show is designed to inspire and encourage struggling and future entrepreneurs to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

At the end of each episode, our listeners can expect plenty of takeaways! As the late Stephen Covey said, “All things are created twice – first in the mind, then in reality”.

About Our Host

Chris Yap is a seasoned BPO executive with over 17 years experience in the industry. Chris came to the US in 2005 to actively promote the Philippines, a preferred outsourcing destination of the world. In doing so, Chris was able to help generate over 40,000 jobs in the Philippines for companies like Dell, Covergys and West Teleservices, which are now consolidated with other large BPO companies in the world.

Chris has been happily married to Eizel for over 16 years and is blessed with 3 wonderful boys. In addition to his passion for business, Chris is also very passionate about helping to solve the child poverty problem. He is doing this by partnering with Food For The Poor where his company sponsors the feeding of children ages 5 and below on a monthly basis.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

About Our Sponsor

Gabtech Global is a business process outsourcing company based in Glendale, Arizona with a fulfillment center in Bohol, Philippines.

Gabtech Global specializes in providing affordable outsourced customer support, after hours and overflow call center services, link building and Virtual Assistant Services.

They work with companies making $100,000 a year in revenue to companies making $100,000 a day in revenue.

Racism Series: Suicide – The Silent Killer E7

September 26, 2020 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

Racism Series: Suicide - The Silent Killer E7

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In this episode of Racism in Small Business & Arts we explore, yet another uncomfortable conversation, Suicide – The “Silent” Killer, with author/playwright Josh Rivedal, who shares his personal experience and the impact of suicide on subsequent generations. Rose Boerner, NAMI of Sedona, provides additional resources. Host Karen Nowicki emotionally shares her fight to keep the trauma of her husband’s recent suicide attempt from negatively impacting her teen son. Panelist Karen Loomis requested tools to handle those moments when when someone in your life says those words. Camilla Ross, produces Josh’s upcoming one-man show, Kicking my Blue Genes in the Butt, LIVE in-theater or LIVE Stream from Sedona, Arizona. Suicide prevention starts with suicide awareness.

Suicide Prevention starts with awareness. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of this healthy conversation about this uncomfortable subject. Tools and resources for you, or family are provided.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The goals of NAMI Sedona are to: (1) educate the public about mental health conditions; (2) work to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness; (3) support research to determine the causes and improve treatment for mental health conditions; (4) advocate for changes in state and national public policy to ensure that funding for mental health programs and treatment is available for individuals with mental health conditions and their families.

Rose Boerner retired from a multinational pharmaceutical company in 2004, after 28 years, in International Marketing, QA Labeling, and as Associate Director in Regulatory Affairs.

She served 3 years on Board of Trustees of Sedona Public Library and has been President of NAMI Sedona/Verde Valley (National Alliance on Mental Illness) from 2005 to the present.

Rose facilitates NAMI family support group meetings, educational programs for family members and peers, advocacy, fundraising, and administrative work.

Rose also served on the Board of Directors of Spectrum Healthcare in Cottonwood from 2011 through 2019. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley since its inception in 2013 until the present.

The i’Mpossible Project is an organization that creates seminars, workshops, curriculum, books, music, and plays designed to entertain, educate, and engage on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health on college campuses, high schools, communities, and in the workplace.

Joshua Rivedal—speaker, actor, playwright, innovator, social entrepreneur—is the creator and founder of Changing Minds: A Mental Health Based Curriculum and The i’Mpossible Project. He has spoken about suicide prevention, mental health and nutrition, and diverse experiences across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia.

He is trained in human capital management with an emphasis in coaching from New York University, community counseling from the Southern California Counseling, Center, the teacher’s edition of emotional intelligence at Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, and is trained in suicide prevention modalities QPR and ASIST. His original coursework on suicide prevention is taught in Washington State to various professions such as dentists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists.

As an actor, Joshua’s voice has been heard on U.S. national commercials like Dell, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and Johnnie Walker; as well as on one of the Freckleface Strawberry Books, Cinderella Penguin, and as part of the award winning voiceover cast of The Art of Secrets by James Klise.

In the business world, Joshua has worked on the marketing team of the world’s best-selling author James Patterson. He is the author of six books and a co-author of three scientific peer-reviewed journal papers, one on the trajectory of the survivor of suicide loss, another on the art of living with chronic illness, the third on surviving trauma.

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (@800273TALK) offers free, confidential crisis counseling 24/7/365 – and you don’t have to be in crisis to call. #SPM20 #NotAlone
If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis
.@CrisisTextLine is free 24/7 mental health support at your fingertips. Text “NAMI” to 741741 for help. #SPM20 #NotAlone
Suicide Prevention Resources – Maricopa and Yavapai Counties.pdf

Crisis episodes related to mental illness can be incredibly difficult. To help navigate through them, NAMI created this downloadable guide available in English and Spanish: nami.org/crisisguide #SPM20 #NotAlone

The Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity, by producing innovative and thought-provoking theater both in southeastern Connecticut and Sedona, Arizona. One such example is a wonderful play called Vivian’s Music 1969 by Monica Bauer that was a featured program at ETC in February 2020.

Camilla Ross is the President and Chairman of Emerson Theater Collaborative, Inc., Producer and Actress (Portray’s Harriet Tubman – Harriet Tubman’s Dream written by Lisa Giordano). She is also the President and Chairman of the Sedona Arts Academy.

“To be a catalyst for social change is really where it’s at for me,” Camilla said. “I believe theater should always be a venue for social change. I love the art of live theater and love what it does to the human soul and spirit. It moves us to look at life differently. To leave off the rose-colored glasses and really see the human condition.”ETC is a shining example. Founded in 2008 to give voice to actors’ innate talent for character development, Camilla has since produced more than 20 inspired, original performances. Emerging and professional cast and crew have blossomed under her guidance. And together they’ve created profound, can’t-ever-forget shows that illuminate social issues, and transform audience curiosity into concern and action.

Camilla has a deep well of experience and mentorship to tap into for her ETC roles—from her days at Emerson College and then in regional theaters and commercials. Among her favorite portrayals? Capturing the heart, spark, and essence of Harriet Tubman in the one-woman show Harriet Tubman’s Dream. Camilla is also deeply involved with youth, their visions for social change, and the desire to see the world as a stage of peace. To that end, she’s a tireless advocate for children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. She gives kids and teen real-life theatrical experience through ETC’s Summer Youth Program and enlivens their eagerness to learn about the history and genuine heroes through ETC’s school programs. Camilla is a steadfast suicide prevention advocate too, helping teens and adults avoid this tragedy and move forward to a happier, more positive future.

Camilla has taught business courses part-time at Three Rivers Community College since 2005, Sat on the Emerson College Alumni Board for ten years, and is past president of the Connecticut Alumni Chapter. In May 2014 Camilla was honored by the Writer’s Block of New London, Conn., for her past work as an instructor. In June 2013 she was named Woman of The Year by the Women’s Network of Southeastern Connecticut, and she’s been featured in many periodicals for her community service. In 2019 Emerson Theater Collaborative was nominated as Collaborator of the year in Sedona AZ. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of Kappa Beta Delta, Camilla earned her BA in Performing Arts: Acting from Emerson College in 1985 and her MBA in Finance from Baker College in Michigan.

Connect with Camilla on LinkedIn and follow ETC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Karen Loomis, Oracle and Founder of No Moss Brands, is no stranger to the impact of racism; not only in her personal life, but professional life as well. In 2000, Karen moved from Spokane, Wa to Phoenix, AZ to find better opportunities as promised by the fifth largest city in the U.S. With only 2% AA, Spokane proved to be a challenging environment, as is Phoenix, with only 6% AA.

Karen has never shied away from the many barriers racism presented. She has always felt her extensive education and professional experiences could overcome these often invisible challenges.

Unfortunately, institutional racism has proven to be too big of a hurdle for one person to take on. Using No Moss Brands as the vehicle, Karen will use her voice to open the eyes of others who are willing to join all People of Color on this journey to change. You in?

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow No Moss Brands on Twitter and Facebook.

Mitzi Krockover with SSB Solutions Jessica Homicki with CVR and Karen Nowicki with Phoenix Business RadioX E12

September 23, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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In this episode of Collaborative Connections Radio Show and Podcast, host Kelly Lorenzen had the pleasure of interviewing 3 amazing women in our community about mental health, health care, trauma, self-care, and more.

Dr. Mitzi Krockover from the Institute for Mental Health Research, Jessica Homicki from Center for Vein Restoration, and Karen Nowicki, owner of Phoenix Business RadioX joined Kelly on-air for this authentic, real and important conversation.

This episode is jam-packed full of stories, lessons, tips, and more! It is worth the time to listen for anyone who is curious about mental health research that is being done, effects of COVID-19 on our mental wellness, trauma mentoring, the need for self-care, vein disease amongst other things.

IMHR’s mission is to support innovative, comprehensive, early stage research that addresses the most problematic mental health issues facing society today. We also encourage the translation of research efforts into direct services and educational programs.

Our primary focus is providing seed funding for local scientists, ultimately motivating them to remain in the state and place Arizona at the forefront of transforming mental health through research.

We are currently focused on the mental health impact(s) of COVID-19.

Mitzi Krockover, MD is Principal and Senior Consultant of SSB Solutions, a healthcare management consulting, development and investment firm.

She is a Managing Director of Golden Seeds, an angel investment organization dedicated to funding early stage women-led companies; she also serves as co-chair of the Golden Seeds Health Care Sector Group and is a founding member of the Arizona Chapter of Golden Seeds. Most recently she was founding Director, Health Futures Council at Arizona State University (HFC).

Dr. Krockover has been a leader in the area of women’s health and women’s issues. She was the founding Medical Director of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center, designated a Center of Excellence by DHHS. She then served as Vice President of Women’s Health for Humana Inc. where she served as the company’s chief healthcare strategist and spokesperson for women’s health.

She is also on the Executive Committee of the Women’s Health initiative of Springboard, an organization that provides investment in women-led companies in the life sciences and tech.

Corporate boards served include Paraffin International, Trill Project, Inc, and Ribomed. Non-profit affiliations include the Institute for Mental Health Research, National Women’s History Museum, Take the Lead, the Washington University Phoenix Regional Cabinet, the National Council of the institute for Public Health at Washington University and the Health Futures Council at ASU.

Honors awarded include the International Emerging Leader in Health Care Award, sponsored by Korn Ferry International and the Health Forum and “Woman of the Year” by the Los Angeles County Commission on Women.

A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Arts and Sciences, Dr. Krockover received her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University.

Connect with Mitzi on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency.

With 90 centers and growing, CVR has over 600 employees and conducts over 200,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

Center for Vein Restoration’s Physician Liaison Jessica Homicki is a dedicated team member of physician educators.

They are the boots-on-the-ground, connecting with local dermatologists, podiatrists, wound care centers, primary care physicians, and other practices likely to see patients suffering from venous disorders and lymphedema by providing resources on how CVR can help.

She also assist the clinical staff of their centers in networking with local physicians, and setting up accredited continuing medical education events to provide value to the community of physicians in their area.

Follow CVR on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education. Karen is an impeccably trained Integrative Coach Professional through The Integrative Coaching Institute at John F Kennedy University (2006) and has mentored more than 200 coaches worldwide. In addition to this intensive 3 year coaching certification program, Karen is also a Tao Healing Guide (2014) through the Sedona Mago Retreat Center; and most recently, has become a certified Trauma Mentor (2020).

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Follow Phoenix Business RadioX on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About the Show

Kelly Lorenzen started the “Collaborative Connections” show to bring her clients and favorite charities together to meet each other, connect and collaborate in life and business. She hopes to build a stronger community one show at a time.

About Our Sponsor

KLM Consulting is a business concierge and project management firm. They help small business owners and non-profits build, brand and brag about their businesses.

About Your Host

Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting, is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 15 years of business-ownership experience. She is also a certified project management professional.

Kelly’s expertise is in business development, customer service, marketing, and sales.

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn, and follow KLM Consulting on Facebook.

To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 32, Stress in a Pandemic with Dr. Brooke Jones, Fresh Start for the Mind, and a Covid-19 Update

May 13, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 32, Stress in a Pandemic with Dr. Brooke Jones, Fresh Start for the Mind, and a Covid-19 Update

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To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow: Episode 32, Stress in a Pandemic with Dr. Brooke Jones and a Covid-19 Update

Dr. Morrow discusses dealing with stress in a pandemic with Dr. Brooke Jones, Fresh Start for the Mind. Dr. Morrow also shares a Covid-19 update, which includes a debunking of the “Plandemic” video and comments on the ineffectiveness of hydroxychloroquine. “To Your Health” is brought to you by Morrow Family Medicine, which brings the CARE back to healthcare.

Dr. Brooke Jones, Fresh Start for the Mind

In 2013, Dr. Brooke Jones branched out on her own to open a mental health practice, Fresh Start for the Mind. She wanted a practice that incorporated the mind, body, and spirit. Her love for psychological evaluations became evident in the Alpharetta and surrounding communities. As referrals grew, so did Fresh Start.

Fresh Start for the Mind is a comprehensive mental health practice that provides counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatry and medication management, coaching, and nutrition support to children, adults, and families. Since its inception in 2013, Fresh Start has grown to over 30 staff members and has maintained a reputation for providing quality and heart-felt services. Fresh Start has three facilities and proudly serves patients in and around Suwanee, Stockbridge, and Canton, GA.

You can find out more at their website or call Fresh Start at 404-808-1161.

About Morrow Family Medicine and Dr. Jim Morrow

Morrow Family Medicine is an award-winning, state-of-the-art family practice with offices in Cumming and Milton, Georgia. The practice combines healthcare information technology with old-fashioned care to provide the type of care that many are in search of today. Two physicians, three physician assistants and two nurse practitioners are supported by a knowledgeable and friendly staff to make your visit to Morrow Family Medicine one that will remind you of the way healthcare should be. At Morrow Family Medicine, we like to say we are “bringing the care back to healthcare!” Morrow Family Medicine has been named the “Best of Forsyth” in Family Medicine in all five years of the award, is a three-time consecutive winner of the “Best of North Atlanta” by readers of Appen Media, and the 2019 winner of “Best of Life” in North Fulton County.

Dr. Jim Morrow, Morrow Family Medicine, and Host of “To Your Health With Dr. Jim Morrow”

Dr. Jim Morrow is the founder and CEO of Morrow Family Medicine. He has been a trailblazer and evangelist in the area of healthcare information technology, was named Physician IT Leader of the Year by HIMSS, a HIMSS Davies Award Winner, the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce Steve Bloom Award Winner as Entrepreneur of the Year and he received a Phoenix Award as Community Leader of the Year from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Peggie Morrow and together they founded the Forsyth BYOT Benefit, a charity in Forsyth County to support students in need of technology and devices. They have two Goldendoodles, a gaggle of grandchildren and enjoy life on and around Lake Lanier.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorrowFamMed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7788088/admin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/toyourhealthMD

The complete show archive of “To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow” addresses a wide range of health and wellness topics, and can be found at www.toyourhealthradio.com.

Dr. Morrow’s Show Notes

Coronavirus Update

Hydroxychloroquine has been shown not to be effective and in some cases harmful in Covid-19.
Patients are often much worse in the second week of the disease.
Total cases have started to plateau in the US, but with social distancing waning somewhat and states opening up, we will definitely see a bump in cases.
The healthcare system has been spared the overwhelming push that would have made all of this dramatically worse.
Masks:
- Wear one anytime in public.
- They protect others from you.
- 44% of people in a NY study who had NO symptoms were found to be positive for having the disease at the time they had no symptoms.

Antibody Tests:
- There are three antibodies that are tested for in most of these tests.
  - IgA, a respiratory antibody.
    - One that is produced in response to a respiratory infection. As opposed to a stomach bug or what people insist on calling a “stomach flu”, even though that does not exist.
  - IgM
    - one that you produce acutely as you are in the midst of an active infection.
  - IgG
    - One you make that is at the end of an infection and the one that lasts the longest, giving you some degree of immunity to an infection you have already had.

- IgA and IgM can cross react with the coronaviruses that cause the common cold, mainly 229E and OC43.

- IgG is specific for the type of virus that caused a particular infection, such as SARS-CoV-2.

- So, if you get the antibody test, you are looking for a positive IgG antibody to know if you were infected with or exposed to this novel coronavirus.

- We presume that this infers some degree of immunity but we really are not certain of that yet.

- ACE inhibitors and ARBs: stay on them if you take them. They could actually benefit you

- Aspirin: stay on it

- Allergy meds: stay on them; Covid-19 does not cause sneezing. Period.

“Plandemic” video: so many people sent this to me.
- It is complete bunk.
- You need to understand that scientists are accustomed to saying “I don’t know”
  - but the public is accustomed to us having all the answers.
- For the past 75 years, when it comes to infections and public health issues,
  - the public has come to expect medicine to know what’s what.
- But this is a totally new virus.
  - It’s like the time of Louis Pasteur when scientists did not know everything,
  - or hardly anything compared to today.
- Information that I learned two weeks ago is being proven wrong this week.
- Social media and the public’s access to information of all kinds,
  - most of it unproven,
  - is making it difficult to sort out fact from fiction.
- People have a need to believe something,
  - so when they see someone who sounds knowledgeable,
  - they want to believe it.
  - When it gives them an answer they want to believe it.
  - Well, don’t believe one word in that video. Not one.

Stress in a Pandemic

Outbreaks can be stressful

- The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people.
  - Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Coping with stress in a pandemic will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Stress in a pandemic can include
- Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations
- How you respond to the outbreak can depend on
  - your background,
  - the things that make you different from other people,
  - and the community you live in.

Our Guest Today:

Brooke Jones, Psychologist and Owner, Fresh Start for the Mind

Fresh Start for the Mind is a comprehensive mental health practice that provides counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatry and medication management, coaching, and nutrition support to children, adults, and families. Since it’s inception in 2013, Fresh Start has grown to over 30 staff members and has maintained a reputation for providing quality and heart-felt services. Fresh Start has three facilities and proudly serves patients in and around Suwanee, Stockbridge, and Canton, GA.

Question/Topics in this interview:

What have been some common reactions you’ve seen in response to COVID-19 pandemic?
Do you have any advice on how to help children cope with these changes?
What are some specific examples of self-care and how would you recommend our listeners make this apart of their routine?
How can I support a loved one, who may be directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19?
If I needed help with managing stress, anxiety, depression, or anger – weather it’s directly or indirectly related to COVID, or in general, where can I find help?
Do you have any advice on how to help children cope with these changes?
What are some specific examples of self-care and how would you recommend our listeners make this apart of their routine?
How can I support a loved one, who may be directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19?

Outbreaks can be stressful (cont’d)

People who may respond more strongly to stress in a pandemic include
- Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19
- Children and teens
- People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors, other health care providers, and first responders
- People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use
Take care of yourself and your community
- Taking care of yourself,
  - your friends,
  - and your family can help you cope with stress.
  - Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger.
Ways to cope with stress
- Take breaks from watching,
- reading,
- or listening to news stories,
  - including social media.
  - Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 5: Donna Manuels, Brady Ware & Company, and Dr. LaRonta Upson Rush, Healthy Minds Psychology Associates

February 13, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 5: Donna Manuels, Brady Ware & Company, and Dr. LaRonta Upson Rush, Healthy Minds Psychology Associates

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 5: Donna Manuel, Brady Ware & Company and Dr. LaRonta Upson Rush, Healthy Minds Psychology Associates

On this edition of “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott,” host Bill McDermott discusses the accounting needs of small businesses with Donna Manuel, Brady Ware & Company, and executive functioning challenges with Dr. LaRonta Upson Rush of Healthy Minds Psychology Associates. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is broadcast from the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Donna Manuels, Brady Ware & Company

Donna Manuels is a Senior Accountant with Brady Ware & Company.

Located in Alpharetta, Georgia—with additional offices in Dayton, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; and Richmond, Indiana—Brady Ware has assembled a team of more than 140 qualified and dedicated professionals to serve clients across the region. They serve many clients who operate in our office geographies, across the country and throughout the world. Brady Ware earned its reputation for providing superior client service by never losing sight of why we exist—to provide results that make a difference for our clients. We believe it is our job to keep our clients informed of issues that may affect their businesses as well as to be a source for ideas that help improve their operations.

For more information visit the Brady Ware website. You can reach Donna by email or phone, 678-350-9536.

Dr. LaRonta Upson Rush, Health Minds Psychology Associates

Our Director is Dr. Laronta Upson Rush. Dr. Rush is a licensed psychologist that specializes in psycho-educational and psychological evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders in children as well as learning and emotional disorders in adults. Dr. Rush has particular clinical expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, ADHD/ executive functioning difficulties, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Healthy Minds Psychology Associates is a group practice providing comprehensive mental health services, including psychological and educational assessments, individual, family and couples counseling, and training and supervision. We strive to provide our patients with a superior experience and this means selecting well-trained clinicians and ensuring the highest quality of service to our patients. Our patient-centered approach is critical to our success and we pride ourselves on excellence in every form.

For more information visit the Healthy Minds website. You can reach Dr. Rush by email or phone, 404-293-0127. Also connect with Dr. Rush on LinkedIn.

About Your Host, Bill McDermott

Bill McDermott is Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. After over three decades working for both national and community banks, Bill uses his expert knowledge to assist closely held companies with improving profitability, growing their business and finding financing. Bill is passionate about educating business owners about pertinent topics in the banking and finance arena.

He currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn. The complete show archive for ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Denise and Ben Denslow with JEM Nikki Kontz with Teen Lifeline and Susan Todd with Movember

February 3, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Denise and Ben Denslow with JEM Nikki Kontz with Teen Lifeline and Susan Todd with Movember

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Denise and Ben Denslow with JEM Nikki Kontz with Teen Lifeline and Susan Todd with Movember

JEM was Founded in honor of Jacob Edward Machovsky who was lost to suicide on January 11, 2016. JEM exists to honor him by helping others. At The JEM Foundation they all have one purpose, to end youth suicide. Mental illness and treatment can be complex, JEM believes in support for the individual along with the parents/caregivers.

Their mission is to prevent suicide, support positive changes to mental health care, provide individual and family support, and remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness. JEM is working diligently to enact legislation that will improve the lives of those living with a behavioral health condition.

The Founders of JEM are certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructors actively involved in training educators, community members, and others to reduce suicides throughout AZ. Along with training, they help families understand their insurance rights and file appeals when necessary.

JEM presents at statewide conferences, creates sustainable relationships with local, state and national elected officials, and formed a statewide insurance parity coalition that has garnered national support.

Jake’s Law, named for Jacob Edward Machovsky who was lost to suicide on January 11, 2016, is a comprehensive effort to improve access to mental healthcare and reduce rising suicide rates.

To learn more about Jake’s Law:

https://thejemfoundation.com/jakes-law-talking-points-fact-sheet/

https://thejemfoundation.com/press-release-jakes-law/

Denise Denlsow is business and technical professional whose life experience led to Co-Founding The JEM Foundation whose mission is to prevent youth suicide. Denise lost to her son to suicide and faced many obstacles getting her son Jake basic mental health care.

Due to that struggle, Denise and her husband Ben created The JEM Foundation and the Arizona Coalition for Insurance Parity (ACIP). ACIP’s focus is to enact state legislation to ensure that health insurance companies cannot discriminate between physical health and mental health.

Blessed, proud father of two and stepfather of two. Ben Denslow married his best friend three years ago and he is an AZ native. He has nearly 30 years experience in the banking industry.

Passions include animals, woodworking, gardening and driving legislative changes to improve mental health care. After losing his stepson Jake to suicide in 2016, he vowed to make change happen so no other family would have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to suicide. Together we can bring an end to the epidemic of suicide.

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Nikki Kontz is Clinical Director at Teen Lifeline. Teen Lifeline’s mission to provide a safe, confidential and crucial crisis service where teens help teens make healthy decisions together.

The agency was established in 1986 to impact the devastating problem of teen suicide through a free, confidential, peer supported hotline and life skills development that empowers Arizona’s youth to reach their full potential.

The core of Teen Lifeline is its Peer Counseling Hotline which provides troubled youth throughout Arizona the opportunity to access immediate help from a Peer Counselor 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn and follow Teen Lifeline on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Movember is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health around the world. Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. We want men to take action to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We do this by investing in these critical areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

As the U.S. Director for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Susan Todd brings a unique blend of expertise in the areas of non-profit management and strengthening health systems as well as a passion for community involvement.

She is deepening Movember’s U.S. investment in mental health and suicide prevention by furthering the organization’s mission through partnerships and funded programs. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of 504HealthNet, a non-profit community-based coalition of primary care and behavioral health clinics in New Orleans focused on improving access to healthcare services, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

Prior to that she conducted research and analysis to implement components of the Affordable Care Act as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. While there she focused on Medicaid and Marketplace enrollment and financing issues, and participated as a core team member in the White House initiative Strong Cities, Strong Communities.

Her earlier experience also includes working for NASA as a scuba diver assisting in spacewalk training for astronauts and teaching English in Argentina. Susan earned her Masters of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas and her BA in International Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

January 9, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

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**From Left: Sam McElhaney, Keith Costley, Bill McDermott, Brianna Gaynor**

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

On this edition of “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott,” host Bill McDermott talks civil engineering services, banking relationships, and building a mental health practice were on the agenda with three great guests: Keith Costley, President and CEO of Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, Commercial Relationship Manager at CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, owner of Peace of Mind Psychological Services. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is broadcast from the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Keith Costley, Keck & Wood

Keith Costley is the President and CEO of Keck & Wood, Inc. Founded in 1954, Keck & Wood is a 50 person professional services firm that provides civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying for clients in the southeast. Their clients include city and county governments, utility companies, state transportation departments, colleges and universities, and private developers. Keck & Wood has offices in Duluth, GA, Rock Hill, SC, and North Charleston, SC.

Keith has worked in the civil engineering industry since graduating from college in 1994, and has been a Keck & Wood employee for 20 years. He is a licensed professional engineer in three states, and is on the Board of Directors of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. He is active with the North Gwinnett Arts Association and the Chair of the Gwinnett County Public Schools STEM Cluster Advisory Board. Outside of work, Keith enjoys photography, riding his bicycle, and is a home theater enthusiast.

For more information visit the Keck & Wood website. You can reach Keith by email or phone, 678-417-4000. Also connect with Keith on LinkedIn.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank

Samantha McElhaney is Commercial Relationship Manager at CenterState Bank in Atlanta, GA. CenterState Bank N.A. was started by a group of bankers and entrepreneurs over 25 years ago with three separate banks in Polk, Osceola and Pasco Counties. They had a history of quality service and community focus. The group of bankers came together around the belief that local ownership and local management would translate into a better bank. Through their vision and investment, a bank was born. CenterState’s core values–local market driven, long term horizon, world class service, relationship banking, faith and family–inspire how the bank operates as a company. They also reflect bank employees’ character and influence on the communities they serve.

As a Commercial Relationship Manager with CenterState Bank, and over 25 years in the financial services industry, Samantha finds joy in providing solutions for her clients and prospects that will resolve their greatest pain points. Furthermore, it is her personal goal to be a leader within her organization and the community she has served in Georgia since moving to the state in July 2005.

For more information visit the CenterState Bank website. You can reach Samantha by email or phone, 678-626-3829. Also connect with Samantha on LinkedIn.

Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

Dr. Brianna Gaynor is owner of Peace of Mind Psychological Services in Johns Creek, GA. Much of her work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral disorders through psychological evaluations. Peace of Mind individual and family therapy services are provided for clients as young as age 2 and through adulthood.

Brianna was licensed as a psychologist in the state of Georgia in 2011, and received her doctorate degree from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in 2009. Her training while in graduate school focused primarily on the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. During Brianna’s internship year she was also trained in faith based therapy. Although she is not a traditional Christian counselor, Brianna has learned how to incorporate faith-based techniques when clients express a desire for them. She has also worked in various settings, including outpatient, residential, and a mental health hospital.

Brianna has a unique way of connecting with others through humor and kindness. Her goal in every encounter is to help others find peace in every circumstance.

For more information visit the Peace of Mind Psychological Services website. You can reach Brianna by email or phone, 678-667-3565. Also connect with Brianna on LinkedIn.

About Your Host, Bill McDermott

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn. The complete show archive for ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Brian Goebel, Mercedes Rivera and Jennifer Andersen Smith with Start:ME and Anne Rice with Blue House Wellness

November 19, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Brian Goebel, Mercedes Rivera and Jennifer Andersen Smith with Start:ME and Anne Rice with Blue House Wellness

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Start:ME is a free intensive 14-session business training program for promising small businesses that provides entrepreneurs the tools and connections necessary to build and grow successful businesses. We operate in three metro Atlanta communities – Clarkston, East Lake, and Southside Atlanta. When successful, these businesses generate income for entrepreneurs and their families, while at the same time, build neighborhood vitality. Start:ME has helped 208 businesses around the ATL start and grow since 2013!

Brian Goebel serves as the Managing Director for Social Enterprise at Goizueta (SE@G), a research center within Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, which generates meaningful societal impacts by making markets work for more people, in more places, in more ways. As part of his role at Emory, Brian’s serves as the Program Director for Start:ME.

Mercedes Rivera is a maker, artist, entrepreneur, and Start:ME East Lake coordinator.Mercedes graduated from Start:ME’s East Lake program in 2019 to accelerate her business, Heart Mercedes. Heart Mercedes is a handmade artisan goods and creative management services promoting the “Random Acts of Kindness” movement. Mercedes has shown up to nursing homes with dozens of balloons, taught beading lessons to special needs children, and funded a trip to Southeast Asia to host a feeding program for the less fortunate. As a fellow entrepreneur, Mercedes understands the highs and lows of one’s entrepreneurial journey, and she is passionate about working with entrepreneurs to make positive impacts through their local communities!

Jennifer Andersen Smith provides leadership, support and assistance for all of Atlantic Capital Bank’s community development initiatives and projects as the bank’s Community Development Officer. In her role she oversees community empowerment programs, such as financial and credit education, one-on-one counseling, and other specific outreach efforts. Atlantic Capital is proud to sponsor Start:ME 2019 Holiday Gift Guide which highlights amazing local businesses for your holiday shopping needs!

Follow Start:ME on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Anne Rice is a licensed therapist in both Georgia and New York. Anne received her bachelors in psychology from Princeton University and her masters in counseling from Boston College. Anne lived and worked in Brooklyn providing in home therapy and then supervision for a team of therapists in Staten Island before returning to her home state of Georgia.

In Georgia she provided in home therapy before starting her own private therapy practice, Firefly Wellness Counseling. In the summer of 2018, after looking for space to expand her practice, Anne created Blue House Wellness, a coworking space for mental health professionals. Anne is passionate about helping other therapists launch their practices and reducing the stigma around seeking mental health services.

In her spare time, Anne can be found baking and exploring Atlanta with her husband and infant daughter.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview