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Building Purposeful Teams, with Teresa Caro, Co-Author of The Purpose Playbook

December 5, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Building Purposeful Teams, with Teresa Caro, Co-Author of The Purpose Playbook

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Building Purposeful Teams, with Teresa Caro, Co-Author of The Purpose Playbook (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 825)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Teresa Caro, the founder of Liminist and co-author of The Purpose Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Building Your Team’s Purpose, Vision, Tenants, and Values. Teresa discusses the significance of her new book in helping leaders develop their teams’ purpose, vision, tenants, and values. She shares insights on the inspiration behind the book, coauthored with Jeff Hilimire and Megan Barney, and the collaborative process involved. The conversation extends to the practical tools and methods of implementing the playbook within organizations, the importance of constructive conflict and accountability, and key success stories from Teresa’s experience. Teresa also emphasizes the detailed steps for ensuring a team is ready for the book’s methodologies and the benefits of maintaining a transformative mindset.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Purpose Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Building Your Team’s Purpose, Vision, Tenants, and Values

Everyone knows that the “right kind” of team includes a clear purpose, clear vision, clear objectives, clear roles, and mutual trust. However, establishing this is easier said than done—especially in today’s ad hoc and asynchronous work culture. So where do leaders of teams or organizations who aim to drive high performance begin?

The Purpose Playbook, a companion guide to the Turnaround Leadership Series, is designed to help teams and businesses alike to develop purpose-driven leadership. The methodology and corresponding activities help teams uncover and craft their Purpose, Vision, Tenets, & Values (PVTV), leveraging Jeff Hilimire’s proprietary leadership concept.

This book was written by co-authors Jeff Hilimire, Teresa Caro, and Megan Barney and developed from their years of experience running this process with their own teams and countless consulting assignments working with partners going through their own journeys.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a facilitator, this playbook is designed to help you navigate the meaningful journey of shaping a culture that’s rooted in purpose and clear vision. Part narrative, part roadmap, part execution, The Purpose Playbook uniquely helps leaders and teams picture themselves going through this process, while including practical activities and instruction to help tactically guide them along the way.

This playbook includes the formula for creating a shared objective, instilling a sense of “why” within the team that deepens commitment and engagement, and ultimately embeds purpose at the heart of your operations.

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Teresa Caro, Founder and CEO, Liminist and Co-Author, The Purpose Playbook

Teresa Caro is the founder and CEO of Liminist, where she leverages her unique LIMINAL methodology—Learn, Investigate, Measure, Innovate, Navigate, Adapt, Lead—to drive transformative growth and performance enhancements in C-suite executives, senior leaders, and high-potential teams.

With a strategic acumen and an empathetic, grounded leadership style, Teresa empowers individuals and teams to achieve excellence, adaptability, and strategic prowess in the face of digital transformations and acquisitions.

Teresa’s career spans over two decades of leadership in high-stakes environments, guiding leadership teams, marketing departments, and agencies toward significant achievements, particularly in acquisitions and digital transformations. As a decorated professional with accolades such as Cannes Lion, Effie, and Clio awards, she has established a reputation for creating solid foundations that foster outstanding work. Her expertise covers essential sectors like CPG, Retail/eCommerce, Fintech, and B2B SaaS. Notable leadership roles at esteemed organizations such as Razorfish, Engauge (acquired by Publicis), and Atlanticus highlight her ability to bring invaluable insights and knowledge to every coaching engagement.

Beyond her professional commitments, Teresa actively contributes to the development of future leaders as a mentor coach for OnBoard and the UGA Digital Marketing Competition. She is the co-author of The Purpose Playbook, a companion guide to the Turnaround Leadership Series, to create purpose-driven leadership and lead teams with transformative mindsets. Her coaching approach, characterized by a blend of empathy and grounded leadership, inspires excellence in the professional sphere and emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment.

Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and an MBA from Georgia State University. She is a Certified Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching (CEC) and holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). Teresa also holds certifications in Wiley’s PXT Select Assessments, is a Positive Intelligence mental fitness coach, and is an Authorized Partner of Five Behaviors. These diverse certifications enable her to address a wide range of challenges, guiding leaders and teams toward sustained high performance.

An avid golfer, yoga enthusiast, and a person who cherishes family time, Teresa embodies the ruthless prioritization of professional ambition and personal joy, encouraging her clients to prioritize their lives similarly.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:26 Guest Introduction: Teresa Caro
01:43 About Liminist and Its Mission
02:58 Introducing The Purpose Playbook
03:39 The Story Behind the Book
10:43 Key Concepts: Purpose, Vision, Tenants, and Values
13:48 Who Should Use The Purpose Playbook?
20:36 Success Stories and Implementation
26:07 Where to Find The Purpose Playbook
27:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 800 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.

John Ray, Business RadioX - North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors — **John Ray, Business RadioX – North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors**

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Preparing Your Business For Sale, with Bob Tankesley, Author of Exit Teams

December 4, 2024 by John Ray

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Preparing Your Business For Sale, with Bob Tankesley, Author of Exit Teams

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Preparing Your Business For Sale, with Bob Tankesley, Author of Exit Teams: Build a Team of Advisors for Your Business Sale to Get a Higher Price (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 824)

In this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Bob Tankesley, author of the newly released book Exit Teams. Bob discusses his extensive experience in M&A advisory and the motivations behind writing his book. He emphasizes that his book caters specifically to business owners, tackling the emotional and logistical obstacles associated with preparing a business for sale. Bob underscores the importance of having both internal and external teams to optimize the business and make it attractive to buyers. The discussion includes real-life anecdotes and practical advice aimed at helping business owners maximize their exit strategies.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Exit Teams: Build a Team of Advisors for Your Business Sale to Get a Higher Price

You’ve got one shot to sell your business right!

The American Dream fulfilled! You are a business owner, and it’s time to cash in on the sale of your business. Except the buyers on the other side of the table are prepared with a team of experts ready to lower your price.

Enter Exit Teams. This book won’t give you tactics that don’t pertain to your situation, and it won’t promise you beach chairs and Caribbean sunsets. This book will tell you the truth, letting you know the psychological dangers that play into a business sale, and how buyers can use that psychology to acquire your business for far less than you, the owner, could have made.

Follow along with Dave, the owner of FineLine Manufacturing, who received notice of a health scare, forcing him to think about selling before he’s ready. Dave makes many of the typical business seller moves, getting advice from seemingly logical but misaligned resources. Pressures mount from his employees, his customers, his friends, and his family as he juggles a business sale while maintaining secrecy.

When Dave finally gets an offer, it’s for far less than he had hoped. This sends Dave on a whirlwind of choices that pull him in many directions. Will Dave learn the lessons required to give him the best chance at business sale success before he loses his largest customer?

Exit Teams will:

Alert you to the emotional roller coaster that arises during a business sale.
Educate you to the common pitfalls business owners fall into, often of their own making.
Explain what an Exit Team is, and why they are necessary for the ultimate business sale success.
Warn you of some of the strategies buyers employ to pressure business sellers to lower their price.
Caution you about lifting expectations according to a colleague’s experience (hint: it may not be all he says it is).
Counsel you on how to handle family dynamics during a business sale.
Present you with common decisions made by inexperienced business sellers so you won’t make the same choices.
Display the challenge of secrecy among employees and customers.
Address health challenges and how they often impact the business owner while trying to sell.
Stress the need to understand your company’s value on an ongoing basis.
Provide you with a business selling experience without your having to learn the hard way from real life at the cost of millions of dollars

To order the book, follow this link.

Bob Tankesley

Bob Tankesley is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, an MBA, and a CPA with a keen insight into and understanding of the business owner mindset. As an M&A advisor, he uses his 27 years of experience to sell companies grossing up to $75,000,000 in revenue throughout the southeast U.S., as well as the commercial real estate associated with such holdings. When a company is not ready to sell, Bob regularly partners with advisors of all types to optimize it throughout the ownership lifecycle and is a frequent speaker/educator to owners and their various advisors.

‍Bob’s experience ranges from a division of a Fortune 500 corporation to a Big Four accounting firm to multiple micro-cap and lower mid-market closely held businesses. He also ran his own tax and financial advisory firm for over a decade. For the past 22 years, he has advised over 150 business owners and executives on valuation, market readiness, and proven methods to engage in proper financial management.

Bob’s formal education includes both a BS degree in Accounting (cum laude) from UNC Asheville and an MBA in Finance from Appalachian State University, as well as multiple industry certifications. He is also a co-founder and board member of the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Atlanta Chapter.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:34 Guest Introduction: Bob Tankesley
01:48 The Journey of Writing Exit Teams
02:54 Understanding the Market and Audience
04:42 The Emotional Side of Selling a Business
06:34 Importance of a Strong Team
08:53 Fictional Approach to Business Advice
18:21 Challenges and Realities of Business Sales
19:25 Optimism and Realism in Business Exits
24:10 Final Thoughts and Book Information
25:29 Closing Remarks

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

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Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

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Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 823)

In a live interview from GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit, host John Ray speaks with Alejandra Torchia, a Gold Facilitator for the #IAmRemarkable initiative. Alejandra shares insights about the program, which began with Google in 2016 and aims to help underrepresented groups recognize and vocalize their achievements. She discusses her onsite workshop she conducted at the Summit with women from The Drake House, a transitional housing nonprofit, and explains the impactful nature of the program. Alejandra also provides information on how organizations can bring #IAmRemarkable workshops to their workplaces and the process of becoming a facilitator. This episode highlights the significance of self-recognition and mutual support in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Alejandra Torchia, Gold Facilitator for #IAmRemarkable

To enable underrepresented groups to celebrate their accomplishments and get past the difficulty of self-promotion, Anna Vainer and Anna Zapesochini launched the global movement #IamRemarkable in 2016. It began as a Google workshop and has developed into a 90-minute program run by Vainer’s nonprofit organization, Rmrkblty. As of December 2023, it had reached over 550,000 participants in 180 countries, with more than 3,000 facilitators. The initiative continues to inspire individuals worldwide to embrace their worth and speak openly about their accomplishments.

Connect with Alejandra: LinkedIn

Connect with #IAmRemarkable: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit
00:41 Introducing Alejandra Torchia and Her Remarkable Work
01:34 The Impact and Growth of the #IAmRemarkable Initiative
03:07 Behind the Scenes: Workshop with the Drake House
04:16 The Power of Self-Recognition and Community Support
08:05 How to Bring #IAmRemarkable to Your Organization
09:10 Connecting with Alejandra Torchia

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The mission of BOLD—Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development—is to connect businesswomen to build outstanding networks and spheres of influence, to collaborate with each other and with partner organizations to develop their businesses, and to celebrate and recognize the women of North Fulton.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

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Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 822)

In this live remote interview, host John Ray speaks with Lynne Segall, an associate professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Lynne discusses the importance of asking the right questions in both professional and personal contexts. She elaborates on how questions can drive problem-solving and effective communication. Lynne shares insights from her keynote on the structured approach to problem solving she teaches her MBA students, highlighting the different types of questions and their strategic use. The conversation also touches on the specific challenges women face in asking questions and how to overcome them.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School

Lynne Segall is an Associate Professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in the Practice of Organization & Management. Lynne also serves as Associate Dean, Management Practice Initiatives.

Lynne joined Goizueta after spending 15 years with Accenture, where she served as Director of Talent and Organization Offering Development. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from Goizueta in 1999.

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Emory University’s Goizueta Business School

The goal of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School is to make a positive impact on society by developing future leaders through their suite of undergraduate, MBA, and PhD degree programs and their tailored non-degree courses, and by creating and disseminating impactful knowledge and insights.

Business is a vehicle capable of delivering meaningful, lasting impact to society. Embracing this view unlocks their collective ability to innovate in the most important ways on the most pressing topics. For more than 100 years, Goizueta Business School has been a training ground for principled leaders and a laboratory for powerful insights. Their history includes an ethos of ethical business and empowers us all to strive for lifelong progress. By navigating the complex interdependency of business and society, we seek to convene the brightest minds to solve the biggest problems with integrity, ingenuity, and grit.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit
00:55 Introduction to Lynne Segall and Her Work
02:55 The Power of Questions in Professional Settings
05:49 Types of Questions and Their Impact
09:08 Challenges Women Face in Asking Questions
10:32 Conclusion and How to Connect with Lynne Segall

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Website

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter

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Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 821)

In this live remote interview, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray interviews Donna Beatty, Tax Partner with Frazier & Deeter, at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Donna shares her experiences in tax and advisory work, her role as a GNFCC Chamber diplomat, and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. She also highlights the value of Frazier & Deeter’s sponsorship and involvement in supporting women’s professional growth, discussing how the firm’s initiatives, such as talking partners and women affinity groups, foster a supportive work environment.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Donna Beatty, Tax Partner, Frazier & Deeter

As a Partner in Frazier & Deeter’s Tax Practice, Donna Beatty brings a wealth of professional tax and accounting knowledge to the firm. Her experience encompasses providing comprehensive tax planning, review, advisory, and compliance services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and professional services groups. She has extensive expertise consulting with small businesses on financial software and has worked with clients in industries that include real estate, construction, manufacturing & distribution, retail, professional services, technology, entertainment, and family-owned businesses. Donna specializes in helping law firms and real estate investment groups with complex tax matters. Her expansive industry knowledge allows Donna to provide background insight in an evolving market; she has successfully represented clients with the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.

Donna prides herself on solid professional relationships with clients and thrives on learning and fulfilling her client’s needs and expectations. Until 1994, she was a Principal at the firm before moving to become a partner at a small local accounting firm.

Professional & Civic Organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), Atlanta Tax Forum, Board Member, Past President, Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE GA, Board V.P., and C5 Georgia Youth Foundation, Board Member, Past Chair.

Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter is an award-winning accounting and advisory firm serving clients worldwide, ranging from Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm’s brand promise, Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference®, reflects its commitment to exceeding client expectations by addressing evolving needs as businesses grow. Known for exceptional client satisfaction, Frazier & Deeter focuses not only on meeting present accounting needs but also on providing advisory services that support future success.

Frazier & Deeter offers a comprehensive suite of tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services through its offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Nashville, Alpharetta, and Tampa, as well as international locations in London, Cambridge, and India. The firm has received numerous accolades for the quality of its work and dedication to client responsiveness, including recognition as a Top 50 firm, a Best of the Best Accounting Firm, a Best Firm to Work For®, and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership. Additionally, Frazier & Deeter is recognized as an award-winning Deliberately Developmental Organization, fostering a culture that prioritizes the growth of its team members every day.

The firm is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Canadian Public Accountability Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Frazier & Deeter is also a member of CPAmerica.

The Frazier & Deeter family of brands includes Frazier & Deeter, LLC; Frazier & Deeter UK, LLP; Frazier & Deeter India Private Limited; FD Real Asset Advisors; FD Family Office; and SignatureFD.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:34 Interview with Donna Beatty: Background and Role
01:22 The Importance of Networking and Community Involvement
02:10 Frazier & Deeter’s Support for Women’s Leadership
03:55 Insights from the Summit: Self-Care and Boundaries
06:46 Frazier & Deeter’s Culture and Employee Support
08:27 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 820)

In this live remote North Fulton Business Radio episode, host John Ray interviews keynote speaker and bestselling author Jenna Banks at the 2024 GNFCC Bold Women’s Leadership Summit. Jenna discusses her book I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love, which addresses the importance of self-love for women and how societal conditioning affects self-worth. Jenna shares insights on overcoming self-love issues in personal and professional lives and announces exciting news about her show being picked up by Amazon Prime Video. The interview concludes with a discussion on practical steps for women to enhance their self-love journey.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Jenna Banks, Author, Speaker, and Host of The Jenna Banks Show

Jenna Banks, Author of *I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness And Success Through Self-Love*

As a speaker, host of The Jenna Banks Show video series, and award-winning author, Jenna’s unconventional insights into self-love and personal power dynamics serve to inspire women to break free from the conditioning of outdated, disempowering social norms so they can be powerFULL.

Her work has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets that include: Forbes, ABC, NBC, and Authority Magazine.

Her book titled “I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love” released on March 8, 2022, hitting the Amazon best-seller charts within just the 3rd week of release. “I Love Me More” is the recipient of multiple awards, including the 2023 NIEA award in Women’s Health.

Early in her career, she worked in corporate leadership and entrepreneurial roles, producing marketing products for major movie studios in Los Angeles, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Bros.

She also led sales & marketing teams in the toy and games industry, working with well-known brands such as Hasbro, Mattel, and Lego.

In 2012, she quit her comfortable six-figure corporate job and started a home-based marketing products business with $400 and a laptop. While running the company, she simultaneously ramped up a profitable real estate venture and then later sold her marketing products business for $500,000.

Since selling her company, she has been following her passion for helping women break free from the unconscious chains that hold them back from owning their value and stepping into their power and potential.

She shares her message of being powerFULL and the incredible importance of self-love with the world through her writing, speaking engagements, her show, and her free “Love Notes To Myself” email series. Sign up for free at ilovemenotes.com.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

North Fulton Business Radio Host John Ray with Jenna Banks — **Host John Ray with Jenna Banks**

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit 2024
00:28 Introducing Jenna Banks: Keynote Speaker and Author
01:00 Unleashing the Power of Self-Love
01:31 The Impact of Gender Programming
03:32 Self-Love in the Corporate World
05:03 Practical Steps to Embrace Self-Love
07:46 The Difference Between Self-Love and Self-Care
08:54 Details About Jenna’s Book
10:02 Exciting News: The Jenna Banks Show on Amazon Prime
10:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Website

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, with North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray

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Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 819)

In this live remote interview, host John Ray speaks with Darlene Drew at the GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Darlene, a leadership coach and inspiring speaker, shares her stirring journey from aspiring lawyer to resilience-driven prison warden. She discusses overcoming numerous obstacles and how she remained steadfast in her goal to lead and inspire others, particularly women. Darlene’s focus on resilience, mentorship, and vision offers valuable insights for women facing challenges in their career paths. The episode highlights her work today in leadership training and coaching, emphasizing the importance of positive leadership in all professional environments.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Darlene Drew, CEO, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development

Darlene Drew, speaking at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit — **Darlene Drew, speaking at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit**

Darlene Drew is the CEO and Founder of Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC. She is also a Certified & Independent Leadership Trainer, Professional Speaker and Executive Coach with the Maxwell Leadership Team.

Darlene serves businesses, companies and organizations by helping leaders develop leaders. Through her training sessions, she equips, engages and energizes participants with leadership and professional development training by providing them with tools that can immediately be applied in their personal and professional lives.

As an authority in leadership, building relationships and communications, she helps organizations develop their staff in a manner that improves their bottom line of first valuing people, which improves the operation of their business and the performance and production of their staff.

She has been recognized in the Maxwell Leadership Team in the Top 20 Nominees for the Maxwell Leadership Team Culture Award. She’s a 2019 Stage Time Winner. Darlene has been featured in the Peachtree City Magazine on two occasions.

Her prior career began in the federal government at the entry level as a correctional officer promoted up to a Senior Executive Service Appointment into the position of Warden. One of her most groundbreaking accomplishments was becoming the first and only female to serve as Warden at the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, GA. She served as Warden of three federal prisons after being told early on in her career that she would never make it!

These dynamics brought leadership expertise that has positioned her to help those she partners with in their growth.

Website | Facebook | Darlene’s LinkedIn

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Event Overview

00:33 Guest Introduction: Darlene Drew

01:13 Darlene’s Career Journey

02:48 Overcoming Obstacles and Resilience

04:32 Achieving Leadership Roles

06:43 Insights on Leadership and Coaching

08:01 Darlene’s Leadership Practice

09:42 Conclusion and Farewell

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, with John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio

North Fulton Business Radio

Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 818)

Live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray chats with Vernalisa Rougeux, the event’s logistics master. The episode delves into the history and growth of the summit, which is in its fourth year, designed for professional development and networking, primarily aimed at women but beneficial to all. Keynote speakers include Jenna Banks, Lynne Segall, and Darlene Drew. The event features special sessions like the “I Am Remarkable” workshop for Drake House mentees. Vernalisa shares insights into organizing such events and hints at exciting changes for 2025.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Member Events Coordinator, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

**Host John Ray with Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce**

Vernalisa Rougeux is the Member Events Coordinator for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit
00:38 Meet Vernalisa Rougeux: The Event Maestro
01:43 History and Growth of the Summit
02:53 Keynote Speakers and Highlights
04:36 Networking and Special Workshops
09:15 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Changes
10:28 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Supporting Georgians with Hemophilia, with Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia

November 11, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Supporting Georgians with Hemophilia, with Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia

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Supporting Georgians with Hemophilia, with Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 816)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, John Ray interviews Vic McCarty, Chief Community Engagement Officer with Hemophilia of Georgia. Vic discusses the organization’s extensive work in supporting individuals with blood clotting disorders, providing education, resources, and specialized care throughout Georgia. The conversation covers Hemophilia of Georgia’s history, the impact on affected families, and the various events and programs that support their mission. Listeners also learn about Vic’s career journey in the nonprofit sector and the diverse ways the organization assists clients from birth through adulthood. The episode concludes with information on how to support and volunteer with Hemophilia of Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Hemophilia of Georgia

Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides programs and support services for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other bleeding disorders. HoG is the only agency of its kind in the state and is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by providing excellence in comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and the support of research to transform lives.

Since 1973, Hemophilia of Georgia has been providing blood clotting medications, home infusion training, educational programs, and clinical services. The Georgia General Assembly has honored Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) every year for the exceptional work that the organization and its staff have done in serving the community of people with bleeding disorders over the past ten years. Dedicated to their mission, the people at Hemophilia of Georgia know it takes more than medicine to support the bleeding disorder community.

HoG works to enhance health care and quality of life, while actively pursuing a cure through research funding. Hemophilia of Georgia looks forward to the day when we live in a world where people live free from bleeding disorders.

HoG is a trusted resource for medical providers and offers rewarding opportunities for volunteers and donors.
HoG’s nonprofit pharmacy provides convenient home delivery of clotting factor and other medications at competitive prices.
HoG is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors that includes individuals who have a bleeding disorder.
For 50 years, Hemophilia of Georgia has provided a wide range of programs and services, including blood clotting products, home infusion training, education, and activities for people who have hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Hemophilia of Georgia exists so that people affected by bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible.

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Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia

Vic McCarty currently serves as Chief Community Engagement Officer at Hemophilia of Georgia.

Since 2000, Vic has been involved in nonprofit organizations and fundraising, where he has been creating and improving signature events, managing budgets and timelines, and working closely with planning committees and volunteers. Vic is responsible for creating the Trot to Clot Walk event for Hemophilia of Georgia.

Vic also has a strong background in strategic and visionary planning, engaging community stakeholders, securing charitable support from corporations, and providing training for event committees and volunteers. He has worked with business executives, community leaders, college students, and internal staff on creating and implementing signature events as well as developing vision plans and timelines for signature events. Vic has worked with several nonprofit youth organizations, serving as both a volunteer and staff member.

Vic resides in Marietta with his wife, Shanie, and two kids. He enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with Georgia 4-H Foundation.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
00:35 Guest Introduction: Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia
02:01 Understanding Hemophilia
03:19 Vic’s Journey in Nonprofit
04:45 Community Engagement and Support
07:57 Family Support and Education
14:00 Patient Assistance and Resources
19:11 Fundraising and Community Events
21:51 Volunteer Opportunities
25:12 Success Stories and Impact
28:09 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.