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Embracing Ally Leadership, with Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching

August 21, 2024 by John Ray

Embracing Ally Leadership, with Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching, on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray
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Embracing Ally Leadership, with Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 797)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes leadership coach Becky Berry. Becky shares insights on ally leadership, contrasting it with mentorship and servant leadership. She discusses the importance of agency, promoting inclusivity, and supporting underrepresented employees. Becky also outlines her “Seven Commitments of Female Leadership” and shares a compelling success story. This episode offers valuable advice for emerging women leaders and emphasizes the significance of allies in fostering a thriving work environment.

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.

Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching

Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching
Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching

Becky Berry is an Executive Career Coach coach whose mission is to help women reach the potential they’re afraid to admit that they have.

To do that, she empowers women to own their personal impact and the impact of their work. She facilitates their ability to speak fluently, without hesitation, about both. Her specialty is using language to gift clients with a clear understanding of their own gifts and power. She supports women as they create rich, meaningful work and home lives on their own terms.

Becky has experienced several crossroads in her life, including careers as magazine publisher, software entrepreneur, stay-at-home mom, special education teacher, social entrepreneur, and widowhood. Her life and work experiences allow her to provide uniquely empowering and supportive coaching to women at all stages of their lives.

Becky also produces and cohosts She’s Not Done Yet: Conversations with Women Over 50, available wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. She lives in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, GA.

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:33 Meet Becky Berry: Executive and Career Coach Extraordinaire
02:29 The Evolution of Becky’s Coaching Practice
04:45 Leadership Coaching: Becky’s Sweet Spot
08:42 The Concept of Ally Leadership
22:18 Commitments of Female Leadership
24:29 Survey on Women’s Leadership Preferences
24:57 The Importance of Agency and Authenticity
25:33 Role Models and Vulnerability in Leadership
27:13 Recognizing and Elevating Unrecognized Talent
28:02 Promoting Diversity for Business Success
29:30 The Business Case for Diversity
33:11 Personal Leadership Coaching Success Stories
34:35 How to Engage with Becky Berry’s Services
41:08 Conclusion and Contact Information

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: agency, ally leadership, authenticity, Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching, diversity, John Ray, Leadership, leadership coaching, North Fulton Business Radio, Servant Leadership

Turning Clicks to Clients, with Justin Minick, SOS Marketing Solutions

August 14, 2024 by John Ray

Justin Minick, SOS Marketing Solutions
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Turning Clicks to Clients, with Justin Minick, SOS Marketing Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 796)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray speaks with Justin Minick from SOS Marketing Solutions. Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his own CrossFit gym to successfully helping other businesses grow through effective Google and Facebook advertising strategies. The discussion highlights the importance of a compelling offer in ads, the differences between Google and social media ads, and the impact of targeted advertising on business growth. Justin also shares success stories and practical tips on maximizing the return on ad spend. Listen now for invaluable insights on optimizing your business’s digital marketing efforts.

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.

Justin Minick, SOS Marketing Solutions

Justin Minick is the founder of SOS Marketing Solutions, a digital marketing agency based in Marietta, Georgia, established in January 2024. He specializes in helping businesses attract more clients through effective online marketing strategies, leveraging his experience in creating and optimizing ad campaigns.

Before founding SOS Marketing Solutions, Justin owned Dirty Bird CrossFit, a fitness gym in Marietta. As a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, he was dedicated to fostering a supportive community and providing varied strength and conditioning programs aimed at improving overall fitness. His journey in digital marketing began in 2018 while managing his gym, where he learned the importance of online visibility for business growth.

This hands-on experience with digital marketing for his own gym provided Justin with valuable insights into the power of online visibility and client attraction. He learned firsthand how effective digital strategies could significantly impact a business’s growth and client base.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:37 Guest Introduction: Justin Minick from SOS Marketing Solutions
02:16 Justin’s Journey: From College Football to CrossFit
03:34 The Birth of SOS Marketing Solutions
07:55 The Power of Google Ads
08:35 Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads
11:34 Crafting Effective Ad Campaigns
21:55 Success Stories and Client Impact
24:55 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
25:38 Additional Announcements and Thank You

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: digital marketing, digital marketing ads, google ads, google ads expert, John Ray, Justin Minick, North Fulton Business Radio, social media ads, social media advertising, SOS Marketing Solutions

Faith, Networking and Eradicating Homelessness, with Ana Megrelishvili, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide

August 13, 2024 by John Ray

Ana Megrelishvili on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray
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Faith, Networking and Eradicating Homelessness, with Ana Megrelishvili, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 795)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Ana Megrelishvili from Christian Professionals Network Worldwide. Originally from the country of Georgia, Ana shares her inspiring journey from experiencing a difficult upbringing in Russia, overcoming atheism, and finding her calling to support the homeless through her organization. She discusses her mission to eradicate relational poverty by mentoring homeless individuals and providing support networks. The Christian Professionals Network not only focuses on business networking but also fosters genuine relationships and community service, emphasizing the importance of community support in overcoming homelessness.

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.

Ana Megrelishvili, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide

Ana Megrelishvili, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide
Ana Megrelishvili

Ana Megrelishvili grew up in Georgia, Eastern Europe, in a highly dysfunctional family, experiencing hunger, violence and abuse. Ana immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty, seeking a better life and opportunities, when she became a student at Berea College in Kentucky.

Ana founded the Christian Professionals Network Worldwide (CPNW) in Atlanta, Georgia, blending her passion for positive change with actionable initiatives. CPNW goes beyond typical networking by integrating business relationships with service-oriented values, fostering global community transformation. Grounded in Christian principles, Ana ensures CPNW serves as a collaborative hub, uniting leaders to pursue societal betterment.

Through CPNW Foundation work, Ana addresses relational poverty by facilitating meaningful connections and providing a support network. The CPNW Foundation focuses on mentoring the homeless, providing them with the relationships and support necessary to rebuild their lives and break the cycle of poverty.

Ana shares her journey of healing and resilience in her book, Finding Courage to Change, while also contributing to Powerful Female Immigrants: Volume 3, sharing her inspiring journey from Georgia to the United States. Ana’s impact extends to co-authoring Success Redefined with Jack Canfield, earning her recognition as an Amazon Best-Selling Author.

Connect with Ana:  LinkedIn

Connect with Christian Professionals Network Worldwide:  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Ana Megrelishvili on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:27 Guest Introduction: Ana Megrelishvili
02:26 Ana’s Backstory and Journey to the US
03:11 A Life-Changing Encounter
04:19 Ana’s Childhood Struggles
06:25 Understanding Relational Poverty
08:07 Mentorship and Community Support
10:11 Corporate Success and Spiritual Awakening
12:22 Founding the Christian Professionals Network
16:01 Details of the Christian Professionals Network
23:44 The Foundation and Addressing Homelessness
31:23 Call to Action and Future Vision
32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
35:23 Closing Remarks and Additional Information

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: Ana Megrelishvili, business networking, Christian Business Owners, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide, Homelessness, John Ray, networking, North Fulton Business Radio, relational poverty

Empowering Confidence Through #IAmRemarkable, with Alejandra Torchia, Equifax Inc.

August 9, 2024 by John Ray

Alejandra Torchia, Equifax Inc. and #IAmRemarkable
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Empowering Confidence Through #IAmRemarkable, with Alejandra Torchia, Equifax Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 794)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Alejandra Torchia, a Senior Vice President in Technology at Equifax and an #IAmRemarkable Gold Facilitator. Alejandra shares her journey from Buenos Aires to the U.S., her career at Equifax, and her involvement in the #IAmRemarkable initiative, which began at Google. She discusses the importance of self-recognition and the challenge of overcoming cultural and personal biases, particularly for women in technology. Alejandra emphasizes the need for both individual and environmental changes to foster self-confidence and belonging in the workplace. She also highlights the benefits of the #IAmRemarkable workshops, which aim to help people recognize and vocalize their achievements.

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.

Alejandra Torchia, Equifax Inc.

Alejandra Torchia is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and currently resides in the United States, having moved with her family seven years ago.

Professionally, she serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology at Equifax, where she manages the Global Infrastructure Solutions teams across 17 countries.

Alejandra is also an Advisory Board member of the ERG Women Advancing Technology Together at Equifax and serves on the Board of the Start House Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on guiding children to success.

Alejandra is an #IAmRemarkable Gold facilitator.

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#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.

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:19 Guest Introduction: Alejandra Torchia
01:58 Alejandra’s Personal Journey
02:47 Professional Background and Role at Equifax
03:18 The #IAmRemarkable Initiative
03:50 Challenges Faced by Women in Technology
06:16 Importance of Self-Recognition
08:46 Benefits of Celebrating Achievements
11:27 How #IAmRemarkable Workshops Work
17:01 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
22:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
23:35 Closing Remarks

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: #IAmRemarkable, Alejandra Torchia, belonging, enhancing self esteem, Equifax, imposter syndrome, John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, overcoming imposter syndrome, self confidence, self esteem, self-recognition, Women In Technology

Funding Research for Pancreatic Cancer, with Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies

August 7, 2024 by John Ray

Raising Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer, with Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies on North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray
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Funding Research for Pancreatic Cancer, with Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 793)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Maria Fundora, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant and Founder of Purple Pansies. Maria shares her personal story of losing her mother to pancreatic cancer and the inspiration behind starting Purple Pansies, a non-profit organization aimed at funding research and raising awareness for the disease. The conversation covers the challenges of pancreatic cancer, the importance of early detection, and the impactful work of the organization in supporting patients and their families. Additionally, Maria promotes the upcoming 15th annual Pillars of Hope Gala, the key fundraising event for Purple Pansies. The episode also highlights Maria’s restaurant, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, known for its fresh, farm-to-table Italian cuisine.

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.

Maria Fundora and Purple Pansies

Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

Maria Fundora is the General Manager at her family-owned and operated restaurant, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, in Alpharetta, GA.

Maria started Purple Pansies in 2007 after the passing of her loving mother, Iluminada Milian, to pancreatic cancer.

The pancreas is not the only organ that pancreatic cancer can affect. The liver, spleen, stomach, gallbladder, and large intestine can all be affected as well.

Key facts to know about pancreatic cancer include:

  • An estimated 60,430 adults (31,950 men and 28,480 men) in the US will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer accounts for 3% of all cancers and 7% of all cancer deaths
  • It is the third-leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US
  • Since 2000, the death rate has slowly increased each year
  • The 5-year survival rate tells you what percent of people live at least five years after the cancer is found. Percent means how many out of 100. The general 5-year survival rate for people with pancreatic cancer is 10%.

Purple Pansies is a way to honor her mother, spread her lesson of compassion, and carry on in her footsteps by helping others afflicted by the disease that took her away.

Its mission is to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. Early detection is critical to improving survival rates. Research facilities need funding to continue clinical trials.

Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers but receives only 6% of research funding. We are dedicated to raising money for much-needed cancer research.

Purple Pansies has raised just under $6 million to fund research and aid families in our community.

Their next fundraising event, Pillars of Hope. is on September 15, 2024, at Astro Celebrations in Cumming. To find out more and to get tickets, click here.

Website | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | LinkedIn

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:25 Introducing Maria Fundora and Purple Pansies
02:25 The Inspiration Behind Purple Pansies
03:17 Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
04:47 The Importance of Early Detection
06:28 Support and Grants for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
07:54 Survivor Stories and Medical Advances
13:17 The Whipple Procedure Explained
16:47 Purple Pansies’ Impact and Future Goals
19:56 Pillars of Hope Gala Event
24:15 Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant: Farm to Table
26:34 Closing Remarks and Thank You

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: cancer research, Casa Nuova, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, John Ray, Maria Fundora, North Fulton Business Radio, pancreatic cancer, Purple Pansies

Discovering the Magic of the Mind, with Mentalist Rick Silver

August 5, 2024 by John Ray

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In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Rick Silver, a mentalist, to discuss his unique career in mentalism. John and Rick delve into Rick’s background and expertise, as well as the distinctions between magic and mentalism. Rick shares intriguing stories about his mentorship under legendary mentalist Richard Osterlind, the mentalism techniques he uses, and how he engages audiences through interactive performances. Additionally, Rick demonstrates a compelling mentalism effect live on the show, providing listeners with a fascinating peek into the mind’s potential.

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.

Mentalist Rick Silver

Rick Silver is a seasoned mentalist with over 20 years of experience captivating audiences with his mind-bending performances. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he offers unique entertainment for corporate events, private parties, and other special occasions.

Rick’s show is characterized by:

  • Mesmerizing displays of perplexing mental feats
  • ESP demonstrations and interactive experiences
  • A blend of mind-reading and impossible predictions
  • Consistent delivery with practiced flair and laugh-out-loud humor

Key aspects of Rick Silver’s performances include:

  • Audience participation throughout the show
  • Respectful treatment of guests, ensuring no one gets embarrassed
  • Family-friendly content without blue humor
  • Customizable show length, typically around 45 minutes
  • Ideal for audiences of 8 to 200 guests
  • No use of stooges or secret helpers

Rick Silver began his entertainment career in 1994, with experience in close-up magic at popular restaurants, such as Ray’s on the River, and stage shows. Rick loves to perform at “parlor” shows where he can connect more intimately with his audience.

In addition to his stage performances, Rick also offers strolling and close-up mentalism services.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:19 Meet Mentalist Rick Silver
02:03 Rick’s Journey from Magic to Mentalism
04:26 Understanding Mentalism vs. Magic
06:31 Inside a Mentalism Show
10:17 Live Mentalism Demonstration
12:50 Eliminating the Cards
15:08 The Power of the Mind
16:57 Booking Rick Silver
17:12 Influences and Inspirations
20:52 Memorizing Pi
23:59 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 790 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: Entertainment, John Ray, magic, mentalism, mentalist, Mentalist Rick Silver, North Fulton Business Radio, Rick Silver

From Homelessness to Hope at HomeStretch, with Cheryl Carter and Brittany Phillips

July 31, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray with Brittany Phillips and Cheryl Carter, HomeStretch
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From Homelessness to Hope at HomeStretch, with Cheryl Carter and Brittany Phillips (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 791)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray  introduces Cheryl Carter, Executive Director of HomeStretch, and Brittany Phillips, a HomeStretch client. Cheryl shares insights about HomeStretch, an organization dedicated to providing long-term housing solutions and support to families experiencing homelessness. Brittany provides a personal account of her journey from homelessness and addiction recovery to professional growth and family stability, highlighting the impact of HomeStretch’s comprehensive support programs. They discuss the critical importance of financial literacy, education, and community support in overcoming homelessness and achieving economic independence. The episode concludes with information on how listeners can support HomeStretch’s mission through donations, volunteering, and engaging with their community initiatives.

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.

HomeStretch

HomeStretch originated in 1991 when volunteers at the local North Fulton Community Charities recognized the pressing need for affordable housing in the North Fulton area. As the number of at-risk families seeking housing assistance increased, the charities found themselves limited to providing only emergency, short-term aid.

Today, the agency oversees and maintains 39 single-family residences. With a team of trained human services professionals dedicated to supporting families and the commitment of over 400 compassionate HomeStretch Heroes (volunteers), it strives to ensure the success of its clients.

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Cheryl Carter, Executive Director, HomeStretch

Cheryl Carter, Executive Director, HomeStretch
Cheryl Carter, Executive Director, HomeStretch

Cheryl Carter is a results-oriented administrator with over 40 years of executive-level experience in the development, growth and leadership of not-for-profit organizations. Ms. Carter possesses solid capabilities in outcomes-based program development, fundraising, event production, media relations, market research, public/private partnership development, and public speaking. Cheryl’s passion lies in creating programs that empower individuals to overcome poverty.

Cheryl has served on the board of directors of various nonprofit organizations and has received prestigious awards for her community leadership and professional contributions. Before her nonprofit career, she served in the US Army’s 103rd Military Intelligence Division, earning recognition for her service.

Cheryl holds degrees in Business Administration Management and Human Services Management, and she resides in Grayson with her husband Drew, an entertainer. They have three successful adult children and a high school senior.

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Brittany Phillips and Cheryl Carter, HomeStretch
Brittany Phillips and Cheryl Carter, HomeStretch

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:31 Introducing HomeStretch and Its Mission
02:27 Cheryl’s Journey to HomeStretch
05:07 Understanding Homelessness and Its Root Causes
06:59 Addressing Housing Affordability
10:07 Brittany’s Story of Recovery and Resilience
13:52 The Five Pillars of HomeStretch
22:54 Personal Challenges and Willingness to Change
23:51 The Importance of Savings
25:14 Understanding Executive Functioning
27:30 Brittany’s Journey and Achievements
30:06 Empowering Families and Making Tough Decisions
32:14 Future Goals and Financial Planning
39:11 Supporting HomeStretch and Volunteer Opportunities
42:59 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 780 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: Affordable housing, Brittany Phillips, Cheryl Carter, empowering women, Homelessness, homelessness in North Fulton, HomeStretch, housing affordability, John Ray, Nonprofit, North Fulton Business Radio

Building Beautiful Smiles, with Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics

July 25, 2024 by John Ray

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Building Beautiful Smiles, with Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 789)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Korry Tauber from STABLE Orthodontics. They discuss Dr. Tauber’s journey into orthodontics, his educational background, and his passion for creating beautiful smiles. Dr. Tauber outlines the technological advancements in orthodontics, the art and science of dentistry, and the various specialized services offered at his practice, including custom mouth guards and whitening treatments. He also touches upon their unique programs for children and shares the heartwarming story of an adult patient.

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.

Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics

Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics

Dr. Korry Tauber grew up in North Georgia and remembers fondly spending time in the dental office, where his mother cleaned his teeth as a dental hygienist. This naturally drew him to the field of dentistry, where he wanted to create beautiful smiles.

Dr. Tauber graduated from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. He then studied at the Honors College at the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He pursued his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. While at UNC, he was awarded the Robert E. Bryant Public Service Award for developing an oral hygiene education program for both English and Spanish speakers. The International College of Dentists also recognized him as one of the future leaders of the industry.

Upon graduating, Dr. Tauber was presented with the American Association of Orthodontists’ Award for Interest in the Development of the Oro-Facial Complex and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honors Society. He was presented with the society’s most prestigious accolade, the Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence, for demonstrating scholarship, character, and promise for the advancement of dentistry and service to humanity.

STABLE OrthodonticsDr. Tauber went on to complete additional training exclusively in orthodontics at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, where he earned a Master of Science Degree and Certificate in Orthodontics. During his orthodontic training, he developed a novel survey that aids orthodontists when communicating with patients and their families about diagnosis and treatment.

Since returning home to Georgia, Dr. Tauber and his wife Jane, a UGA alumna and local school teacher, are grateful to serve the community in which they were raised. Together with their son Jordan and dog Hirshy, Dr. Tauber and Jane enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the UGA football and UNC basketball teams.

STABLE Orthodontics is located at 12455 Broadwell Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:29 Meet Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics
02:36 Dr. Tauber’s Journey to Orthodontics
06:58 The Art and Science of Dentistry
10:09 Technological Advances in Orthodontics
14:18 Guard Your Smile Program
17:43 Kid Corral Program
20:33 Orthodontics for Adults
26:10 A Heartwarming Success Story
28:18 Conclusion and Contact Information
29:46 Closing Remarks and Announcements

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 780 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: dentistry, Dr. Korry Tauber, John Ray, Milton, North Fulton Business Radio, orthodontics, STABLE Orthodontics

The Power of Connection, with Deborah Schwartz Griffin, Creative Connector

July 24, 2024 by John Ray

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In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Deborah Schwartz Griffin, founder of Creative Connector. The conversation delves into Deborah’s journey and expertise in strategic business development. Deborah shares insights into her method of connecting business leaders to grow their brands and give back to the community. Highlighting the importance of relationship building, Deborah provides a glimpse into her Creative Connector Collective, which fosters strategic partnerships and philanthropy among its members. This episode offers valuable lessons on intentional networking, strategic selling, and the lasting impact of giving back.

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.

Deborah Schwartz Griffin, Founder and President, Creative Connector

Deborah Schwartz Griffin, Creative Connector
Deborah Schwartz Griffin, Creative Connector

Deborah Schwartz Griffin is a seasoned business development expert and the founder of Creative Connector, a consultancy specializing in strategic business development and relationship building. With over 25 years of experience, Deborah has established herself as a “Connector, Rainmaker, and Deal Maker,” helping businesses grow through effective networking and strategic partnerships.

As President and Founder of Creative Connector, Deborah brings a holistic approach to her clients, listening to their challenges, passions, and priorities. Her expertise spans multiple industries, including restaurants and franchises, foodservice equipment and supplies, hospitality, business advisory accounting, trade associations, nonprofits, event production, print, graphic design, social media, and broadcast sales.

Deborah’s motto, “You have to want to; believe that you can; and convince others that you will,” reflects her philosophy on achieving success. This approach has guided her work in helping clients develop strategic plans that yield measurable returns on investment (ROI) and enhance their personal and company brands.

Her impressive track record includes numerous success stories. For instance, she helped a Savannah-based print, graphic design, and social media company successfully launch its Atlanta location, creating and executing business development, sales, marketing, and strategic networking plans that generated many new customers. In another project, she developed a growth strategy for an organization that resulted in doubling revenue and increasing membership tenfold.

Deborah is a graduate of Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. She resides in Atlanta with her husband, Jim. They enjoy traveling, theater, movies, and exploring culinary adventures. Deborah places high importance on her relationships, finding great joy in spending quality time with friends and family.

Through Creative Connector, Deborah continues to make impactful connections, telling her clients’ stories and building strategic relationships that drive business success across various industries.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:25 Meet Deborah Schwartz Griffin
01:52 The Art of Connecting
03:10 Deborah’s Background and Career Journey
09:05 The Creative Connector Collective
12:28 Building Successful Business Relationships
26:08 Success Stories and Impact
29:56 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant 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 $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. 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.

Casa Nuova Italian RestaurantCasa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.

Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 780 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, The Generosity MindsetJohn 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.

Tagged With: Business Development, business relationships, connections, creative connector, deborah schwartz griffin, John Ray, networking, North Fulton Business Radio

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