Dr. JR Harding is an advocate, leader, volunteer, and educator about topics of disability and accessibility.

A leader within the disability community from both personal and professional experience, Dr. Harding has contributed for the past 38 years in national, state, and community public policy to advance the independence and self-sufficiency of persons with disabilities. He is a former two-time presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee, and author of Now What? and ADA Adventure. As a 2x quadriplegic, he strives to lead by example.

In this episode, Blake and JR discuss JR’s background as an advocate for individuals with disabilities, making the world accessible for all people, JR’s travels in Africa, and much more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Dr. JR Harding, Advocate, Leader, Volunteer, and Educator

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
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TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

In this episode of Biz & Tech, Logan Hill hosts the show and interviews Aegis CEO Blake Dowling about the history of the company known today as Aegis Business Technologies. We also learn about Blake’s own path to becoming CEO.

Aegis has been in business for 25 years, starting as a technology repair company, and evolving over its 25 years into a managed services provider which offers a variety of services such as cybersecurity, wireless networks, data backup, and more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Logan Hill, Aegis Business Technologies

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

Berneice Cox is President and CEO of United Way of the Big Bend, which supports charitable social and economic aid programs throughout the 8 county Big Bend region, in addition to initiating its own programs.

A former lobbyist, and host of the weekly TV show “Our Tallahassee Issues”, Berneice now leads the charitable efforts of UWBB in our community. 

In this episode, Blake and Berneice discuss philanthropy, Berneice’s career path, and leading a large charitable organization through the pandemic.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Berneice Cox, President and CEO, United Way of the Big Bend

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet is the CEO of Ruvos, a technology company which provides a range of services including data analytics, cyber security, cloud computing, and more. Eddie is leading and organizing Launch Tally, an initiative to support and promote Tallahassee’s technology companies. 

In this episode, Blake and Eddie discuss education, technology companies in Tallahassee, Launch Tally, and more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet, CEO, Ruvos

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

McKenzie Burleigh is the Associate Publisher of Rowland Publishing, which produces and distributes more than three dozen magazines, including Tallahassee Magazine, 850 Magazine and many others. McKenzie is from Utah, but has called Tallahassee her home for many years since she attended Florida State University. 

In this episode, Blake and McKenzie discuss the world of publishing, McKenzie’s personal career and journey, life during the pandemic, and much more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
McKenzie Burleigh, Associate Publisher, Rowland Publishing

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

Charlie Mars is a singer / songwriter from Mississippi whose style includes elements of folk, country, and pop. He has released multiple studio albums and toured and played with some of the biggest bands around.

In this episode, Blake and Charlie discuss Charlie’s music, craft, and career in the music industry, including Blake’s time as his tour manager, and the journey he has taken along the way.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Charlie Mars

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

Brant Menswar is an author, motivational speaker, former rock star, and founder of the app Bookycall.

In this episode, Blake and Brant discuss Brant's time in the music industry, Brant's books, podcast, motivational speaking, and new app Bookycall which helps people match with books they are likely to enjoy reading.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Brant Menswar

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

Antoine Wright is the Executive Director of Big Bend Habitat for Humanity.

As a former building contractor and longtime Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Detroit native Antoine Wright answered the call to lead Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, which serves Tallahassee and the surrounding areas as well as contributing to affordable housing work abroad.

In this episode, Blake and Antoine discuss affordable housing in the Big Bend area, operating a nonprofit organization during the pandemic, Antoine’s background, Tallahassee restaurants, and much more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Antoine Wright, Executive Director, Big Bend Habitat for Humanity

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

John Dailey is the Mayor of Tallahassee.

Born in Miami but raised in Tallahassee, John has been serving Leon County and Tallahassee for many years in a variety of roles, from School Board Member to Director of the Florida Institute of Government, Leon County Commissioner, and Mayor of Tallahassee. 

In this episode, Blake and John discuss all things Tallahassee, John's career from "A to today", sports, governing during the pandemic, cybersecurity, and much more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
John Dailey, Tallahassee Mayor

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

In this special edition of the Biz and Tech podcast, Jay Revell of Revell Media interviews Blake Dowling of Aegis Business Technologies about his upcoming book, Professionally Distanced.

In this episode, Jay and Blake discuss writing, big ideas, Blake's background and history, music, football, managing a business during the pandemic and much more.

Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​

Participants: 
Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies
Jay Revell, Revell Media

WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​ 
FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​