German based Trinidadian who loves to have conversations and get to know the stories of the people around him.

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pounder-612000144/

Tom Corley is CPA, CFP, holds a Master's Degree in Taxation and is a bestselling/award-winning author.

His books include: Rich Habits, Rich Kids, Change Your Habits Change Your Life, Rich Habits Poor Habits, Effort-Less Wealth - Smart Money Habits at Every Stage of Your Life and Rich Habits Wealth Academy.

Tom has appeared on or in CBS Evening News, The Dave Ramsey Radio Show, CNN, MSN Money, USA Today, The Huffington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Money Magazine, and many other media outlets and podcasts in the U.S. and 27 other countries. Tom is a frequent contributor to Business Insider, CNBC and Entrepreneur Magazine.

• Amazon Bestselling Author

Rich Habits Institute | Cerefice & Company CPAs

• RICH HABITS WEBSITE
• CBS Interview 
• Dave Ramsey Interview
• Business Insider Profile/Articles
• CNBC Profile/Articles
• SUCCESS Magazine Profile
• SUCCESS Magazine Speakers Bureau Profile
• Entrepreneur Magazine Profile

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Previous Episode 329 (2016)

Jenn Francis is the producer and host of two podcasts: SoloMoms! Talk and Tools of the Podcast Trade. She began her broadcasting journey in 2014 when she started an online radio station to encourage single moms. Jenn was recently nominated as a Featured Podcaster on http://www.ihaveapodcast.com As a member of Podcasters Paradise, she mentored the host of The Prison Post before he started the show. She now mentors aspiring podcasters while continuing to hone her craft through her MeetUp group. In addition to her MeetUp Group, Jenn publishes Nonprofit Podcasting, a monthly newsletter for nonprofits who want to start a podcast. She also created The PodCubator (podcast incubator), where aspiring podcasters can learn about the tools and strategies used in podcasting. She's responsible for the production of her podcasts from conception to broadcast, Mentoring is her superpower: whether it's the solo mom of teens and young adults or fellow podcasters, Jenn enjoys helping people achieve their goals. Jenn loves to travel, especially on Amtrak, reads and journals daily, and blogs for self-expression. She’s a member of the Christian Women in Media and the National Podcast Association.

W: https://jrosemarie.com/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tools-of-the-podcast-trade-podcast/

FB: https://web.facebook.com/ToolsPodcastTrade/photos

Christian Höferle is a German native and has been living in the United States of America since 2004, where he operates the cultural consulting and training firm The Culture Mastery, LLC. He studied at the University of Passau, Germany, where he majored in Political Science. Christian is a cross-cultural consultant and trainer, certified to facilitate with GlobeSmart Profile, Inclusive Behaviors Inventory, Country Navigator, CodeBreaker BANK, and Cultural Detective. He is also an NLP Master, as well as a certified Coach, Mentor, and Mastermind Facilitator. German by birth, American by choice, and Bavarian at heart, Christian is a champion of ICE-Q, a fan of building bridges - across people and cultures - and not enthusiastic about walls.

Before moving to the U.S., Christian worked in various leadership functions for several international companies like Entertainment Media, Bertelsmann and Viacom. Since 2008, Christian has been working as a cross-cultural business consultant for multinational companies. His training and coaching programs cover various cultures, predominantly those of the U.S., Germany, Mexico, India, Austria, Switzerland, and Brazil. Having lived and worked in his native country of Germany and in the United States, Christian is fluent in German and English while patiently improving his Spanish and Italian language skills. Since 2008 The Culture Mastery has trained hundreds of individuals, families and teams from the North America, EMEA, Latin America, and APAC regions and familiarized them with the details of settling into another work environment, a different culture and a new community. Coming from a bilingual and bicultural background, Christian has been working on various levels of cultural consulting/coaching/training, translation/ interpretation, and relocation assistance. Throughout his career he trained hundreds of global professionals who went on work assignments outside of their passport country and their native culture. Companies Christian worked with include Wacker Chemie, Mercedes-Benz International, Recaro Aircraft Seating, GEDIA, The Coca-Cola Company, Volkswagen,

Audi, McDonald’s, DigiStore24, Luxottica, Sylvamo, Georgia Power, Nielsen, WestRock, Shaw Industries, ALPLA, Siemens Healthineers, Varian, Johnson & Johnson, MilliporeSigma, BASF, beeline-group, ZF, Pepperl+Fuchs, ATN Hoelzl, Evonik, Plastic Omnium, Bosch Power Tools, Pöppelmann, and Bridgestone. Training programs he facilitates are designed for expats as well as for multicultural teams. He leads crosscultural team building workshops with group sizes ranging from 5 to 500 participants. Christian is co-host of Two Chaps – Many Cultures, a web show about the culture of business, and the host of The Culture Guy Podcast, a web radio series addressing the needs and interests of global professionals crossing cultures. Over the years, Christian had the privilege to serve as Board President for the nonprofit organization Mosaic and on the leadership committee for the Tennessee Chapter of the German-American Chamber of Commerce. Together with his wife, Brigitta, he founded and organized the annual Maifest in Cleveland, TN – a celebration of GermanAmerican community building.

Links:

The Culture Mastery : https://theculturemastery.com/

https://chiefcultureofficer.consulting/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interculturaltrainerconsultant/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianHoeferle

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/theculturemastery/

https://www.threads.net/@theculturemastery

Kim Speed is a brand visibility expert, business mentor, speaker, recipient of the Most Influential Business Woman in Brand Development and Amazon best-selling author of Branding on a Shoestring. How to recreate your small business identity and increase sales results in 83 days or less.

During her years in the corporate world Kim worked in advertising as a Creative Director for some of the biggest global brands including Coca-Cola, TD Bank, Ford and Molson Coors.

After leaving the world of advertising, Kim started her own business, Purple Moon Creative, Brand and Marketing Boutique, where she helps budding and building entrepreneurs courageously step into their own spotlight to create brands that stand out and attract clients.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimspeed/
• https://www.facebook.com/BrandVisibilityExpert
• https://www.instagram.com/brandvisibilityexpert/

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Previous Episode 1154 (2017)

T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, lives by the Toni Payne quote: "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably." She draws from her story of recovery to provide hope and dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide in the Black community. At her core, T-Kea is a creative social entrepreneur and a dedicated mental health advocate. As the executive director and co-founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), T-Kea leads strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relations to advance the organization's mission to reduce suicide rates and increase mental health awareness among Black individuals. Additionally, she is the founder of the Mental Health Empowerment Agency, a consulting firm that specializes in strategic communications, training and workshops, and program management in mental health.

A resilient suicide attempt survivor, T-Kea is celebrated as a transformational speaker, mental wellness training consultant, author, health communications expert, certified peer recovery specialist, and registered peer supervisor. Through her leadership and lived experience, she champions creating safe, supportive spaces for Black individuals impacted by suicide, promoting healing, empowerment, and resilience.

Website: blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org

Email: [email protected]

FB: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025576050

Previous Episode 1764 (2017)

Lori Harris, MBA, ICF PCC, and CPM, is a Co-Founder and Partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting LLC (HWC) a certified SBA women-owned, Human Resources Talent Management global consulting firm. HWC recently launched a subsidiary company, RYW Ventures LLC., dedicated to the development of Remarkable Young Women©.

Lori honors mastery. She enables businesses, companies, and organizations to maximize excellence, organizational effectiveness, and success! Her guiding principles and core values are founded on trust, humility, integrity, and results. Her unique promise of value: "I am committed to helping leaders, teams, and employees become more successful, realize their full potential, and develop organizational health and vitality utilizing science-based and proven organizational and human resource methods, theories, and concepts that achieve results through progress."

Throughout her career, Lori has been honored for her excellence in creating value, growth, and opportunity, with special recognition and honor from: Enterprising Women of the Year Award, 100 Women to KNOW in America, KNOW Women 40 Over 40, Forbes Coaches Network, New York Times President's Award, Edison International Leadership Award, Women in Business Leadership Award, Jaycees Leader of the Year, Athena Leadership Award, YWCA Women of Achievement, Rotary International Leadership Award, and USA Women's National Basketball - Team Captain.

When Lori is not enterprising and working, you will find her volunteering throughout the global community to accelerate leaders in their careers, in roles such as: Enterprising Women Foundation Advisory Board and Young Enterprising Women Mentor Program, The Honor Foundation US Special Operations Forces Leadership Transition Coach, University of North Carolina Wilmington Cameron Executive Network Mentor, Remarkable Women Leaders© and Remarkable Young Women© Leadership Development Program Facilitator and Coach, HWC's Maximize Excellence!© Podcast Host, Renaissance Wilmington Economic Foundation, and Innovation Women™ Speaker's Bureau Member. Lori has a love of nature and travel, and is an award-winning photographer, devoted wife, and mother.

Lori's life and career exemplify the impact of a leader who uses her platform not only for personal joy and success, but also to uplift and inspire others.

E: [email protected]

Web: www.harriswhitesellconsulting.com

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriharris/

Previous Episode 2188 (2019)

Stefani Zimmerman is a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience in government relations, advocacy, and thought leadership. As Sales and Marketing Director at a gov tech company, she drives impactful recognition for the company's innovative solutions in property tax assessment and collection. Stefani collaborates closely with state and local leaders to align the company's data-driven solutions with public sector priorities, improving outcomes and operational efficiency.

Her role encompasses building key relationships and positioning the brand as a trusted thought leader in digital transformation for local governments. Stefani is also a mom of twin girls, a member of the UNDP's Roster of Communication Experts in Sub-Saharan Africa and a 2018 recipient of HoneyBook's On The Rise award. Passionate about leveraging data and technology for social good, she is dedicated to advancing causes that make a meaningful impact.

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanizimmerman/ 

Previous Episode 1761 (2017)

Bennie S. Covington is a seasoned professional dedicated to helping businesses, nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and global organizations align their culture with mission-critical goals, paving the way for success in the global market. Drawing on expertise in Agile principles, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and adult learning theory, Bennie crafts tailored strategies that drive impactful change. With a global mindset, Bennie has mentored leaders and managers across the U.S., Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Belgium.

His commitment to excellence was recognized in 2017 when he ranked in the top 10% of global leadership development programs by HR.com, particularly in executive coaching, team development, and new leader development. In 2022 he was acknowledged by the Money and Law 2.0 Conference for his contributions to the field of Finance. He was also featured in CIO Views Magazine as 1 of 10 Most Influencial HR Executives to Watch in 2023.

Formerly serving as the Chief People Officer at Integrated Financial Settlements, Bennie has now transitioned his focused on the Continent of Africa and the country of Namibia, where he has started a company focused on helping the African Diaspora to invest and build on the continent by partnering with local Namibians to grow solutions. He is also part owner of a start-up Grocery and retail delivery service focused on strengthening internet commerce and delivery logistics in Namibia.

https://africandiasporainvestmenttour.com/

https://www.shofarbc.com/

Professor Pete Alexander is the President of the greatest interior landscaping company in the San Francisco Bay Area - Office Plants by Everything Grows. In addition, he has served as an adjunct college professor for several universities, where he helped inspire thousands of students to develop and apply key concepts of marketing specifically to their area of interest. He's also a TEDx speaker and best-selling author on reducing stress - helping transform burned out unhappy workers, which costs U.S. businesses $1.9 trillion in lost productivity(1), into engaged employees. Lastly, but certainly not least, he is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and improv comedy cast member, supporting his community to laugh more and stress less.

(1) https://www.gallup.com/workplace/608675/new-workplace-employee-engagement-stagnates.aspx

Website: https://PeteAlexander.com

[email protected]

https://LaughMoreLiveBetter.com