ELEVATE --- Valda Ford

Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS

“Thriving Beyond an Eating Disorder”

Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS, is a Movement Expert - helping businesses and organizations shift in new directions by creating strategies for increased energy, efficiency and communication. With a dash of optimism and a foundation of hope, Rochelle facilitates teams and cultures to be engaged in a creating a network of relationships that serve them both personally and professionally.

Rochelle is a former professional jazz dancer with a history of an eating disorder. She shares with listeners her struggles to overcome the challenge and how she turned the tables to create a successful business.

She is the only woman to hold both the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. Rochelle earned her Bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts and her Master’s degree from NYU in the Gallatin School of Individualize Study.

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.RochelleRice.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/rochellerice https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellerice/

HASHTAGS:

#rochellerice #eatingdisorders #bodypositive #healthateverysize #womeninbusiness

Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health. Hear Valda discuss the challenges we face with infant and maternal mortality and how you can improve your overall health and wellbeing if you are considering motherhood.

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.ValdaFord.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/valda.ford https://www.linkedin.com/in/valdaford/

HASHTAGS:

#valdaford # #infantmortality #maternalmortality #healthandwellness #womeninbusiness

Tyrell Escoffery, CEO & Director of Leadership Training at Built for The Trenches Academy

“Build and Believe: Lessons on Creating a Successful Business”

Leveraging his experience as a client relationship manager committed to cultivating strong partnerships, Tyrell joined Spotify to support companies and their brands alike in their efforts to better target, connect, and engage their audiences in the evolving world of music and digital audio entertainment.

Aside from business, Tyrell is equally committed to paying it forward. Khalil Gibran, one of his favorite authors, stated “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” This quote mirrors his sentiments on philanthropy. Tyrell enjoys volunteering as a football coach at his high school alma mater, and serves as Director of Run31 Foundation, a non for profit focused on providing need-based scholarships to college bound high school student athletes. Tyrell also serves as CEO & Director of Leadership Training at Built for The Trenches Academy, a NYC based grassroots football skills development Summer Camp that combines a mentorship and leadership training program (B4TANYC.com).

 EMAIL ADDRESS: 

[email protected]

PHONE: 

347.570.3664

WEBSITE:

https://b4tanyc.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/B4TANYC/

https://www.instagram.com/b4tanyc/

HASHTAGS: #tyrellescoffery. #wecanballtoo #B4TANYC #football  #run31

GUEST: Ellie Anbinder, Founder of Caregivers-Wellbeing

"It Happened by Accident...or did it?”

Ellie Anbinder has always had an inquisitive and questioning part to her DNA; she always asks questions about the “non-obvious” in life and as she has lived her life, has had multiple careers which centered around asking the hard questions and working toward answers to those questions.

When Ellie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, her question was always: “why did I get this disease?” Since no one seemed to be able to answer the question she founded a non-profit to fund research the links between breast cancer and the environment. This mission was unique at the time and set into motion a new way of thinking about breast cancer.

The theme of finding out and asking question about untouched topics again arose for Ellie when she became the frontline caregiver for her husband who was suffering from Alzheimer’s. She noticed and lived through the loneliness and isolation of being a caregiver and started a consulting practice which provides a safe place for caregivers to discuss their questions and find resources to navigate through the difficult dementia process which affects not just the health of the patient but impacts the caregiver dramatically. Caregiver-Wellbeing is this new mission.

EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected]

 PHONE: 508-380-2042

WEBSITE: WWW.CAREGIVERS-WELLBEING.COM

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/ellie.anbinder

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-anbinder/

 HASHTAGS: #EllieAnbinder. #caregivers #resilience. #support #caregiverwellbeing

Name: Michele Weisman, Founder and Executive Director of Meet the Writers, Inc.

SHOW TITLE:

“Commit to Creating a Difference”

Michele Weisman founded education nonprofit Meet the Writers, Inc. after 25 years engaged in product development with some of the most respected names in children’s publishing, including Sesame Workshop, Time for Kids, and Highlights for Children. Meet the Writers reflects Michele’s deep commitment to promoting education and literacy for all students. Michele also serves on Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee.

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

PHONE: (718) 788-8318

WEBSITE: www.meetthewriters.org

 SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

www.instagram.com/meetthewriters/

www.facebook.com/meetthewriters/

HASHTAGS:

#meetthewritersnyc  #meetthewriters  #virtualauthorvisit. #

“Passion and Purpose: Bringing a Business to Life”

Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.

Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health.

Rochelle has a Master of Individualized Study from New York University and is trained as a Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is a former professional jazz dancer and has studied extensively with Christine Schenk in the CHRIS ® Technique (Cellular Harmonizing Regenerative Integration System).

Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They emphasize the need for women to connect to their bodies as a resource for successful decision making, self-confidence, integrity and authenticity.

EMAIL: 

[email protected]

[email protected]

WEBSITE:

www.ValdaFord.com

www.RochelleRice.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

https://www.facebook.com/valda.ford

https://www.facebook.com/rochellerice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valdaford/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellerice/

HASHTAGS:

#valdaford #rochellerice #healthandleadership #wisdominbusiness #passionandpurpose

Jane Blaufus, CLU

Bestselling Author | International Speaker | Business Coach 

Author of the third edition of WITH THE [STROKE] OF A PEN: Claim Your Life. Her book and comprehensive planning binder have become acclaimed as two of the most actionable, personal and financial planning resources available today for families, individuals and business owners alike.

She brings to the table 25+ years of financial services expertise as a financial advisor, sales manager and corporate executive. Today she is the Founder and Principal of The Blaufus Group Inc., based in Toronto, Canada and coaches extensively with women across North America who want to up level their business, so they make more money, sleep soundly at night and have fun along the way. 

EMAIL ADDRESS: 

[email protected]

PHONE: 

(519) 647-3712

WEBSITE:

janeblaufus.com

theblaufusgroup.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Facebook.com/jeblaufus

Linkedin.com/in/janeblaufus

BOOKS/PRODUCTS:

WITH THE STROKE OF A PEN  Claim Your Life. Bestselling book

WITH THE STROKE OF A PEN Planning Binder / CDN & US versions

HASHTAGS:

#JaneBlaufus #CourageousConversations #WITHTHESTROKEOFAPEN #ClaimYourLife  #Author  #Businesscoach

Freddi earned the highest professional speaking designation in the world. The Accredited Speaker designation has only been awarded 88 times through Toastmasters International's history. She is also a Distinguished Toastmaster. Freddi now dedicates herself full time to bringing her message to conferences around the world. Whether as a keynote speaker, a motivational speaker or a workshop leader, this professional speaker will help break through the boundaries that are limiting your team and get them ready to shape the future. 

Freddi is a member of several professional associations – the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Toastmasters International, the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners and the Career Development Association of Alberta. 

Freddi is a Certified Career Development Professional, Professional Retirement Planner, and a Registered Retirement Consultant. She has been awarded an Honorary Life Membership by the Career Development Association of Alberta.

EMAIL ADDRESS: 

 [email protected]

PHONE: 403-892-787

WEBSITE: www.freddispeaks.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/Freddi-Speaks-549881908379821/

https://twitter.com/FreddiSpeaks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddispeaks/

HASHTAGS:

#FreddiSpeaks   #moneyinyourpurse   #avoidmoneypits  #AccreditedSpeaker   #CAPS

Joel’s a futurist, longtime venture capitalist & hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for professional investor) who lives in a Shark Tank like on TV. Initially a professional BlackJack player, counting cards and beating casinos in Las Vegas, Joel later built and sold his publishing company to a Fortune 500. His cage-rattling keynotes expose Wall Street insights and the inside track on high-velocity innovation – empowering your team to predict and prepare for its future.

EMAIL ADDRESS: 

[email protected]

PHONE: 

818-917-0670

WEBSITE:

www.joelblock.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelblock

Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/joelblock

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joelgblock/

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_G._Block

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelBlock

Joel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/Joel-on-YouTube

 Michelle Outlaw is a 1989 North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2006 graduate from Keller Graduate School of Management with a Master of Accounting and Financial Management, Charlotte, NC and 2012 Shaw University with a Master of Divinity. A current Doctoral of Ministry student at Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PN. 

Michelle is the Chief Operating Officer for American Spirit Federal Credit Union. Additionally, she currently consults with a variety of organizations utilizing her prowess in training clients on technological systems and operational platforms.  Michelle was the President/Chief Executive Officer for First Legacy Community Credit Union. She has over 30 years’ experience working with credit unions and banks primarily in credit (consumer, business, and commercial lending), accounting and risk management (auditing, loan review and compliance). 

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

 PHONE: 252-722-2496

WEBSITE: https://ceodoctorfinance.com/

HASHTAGS: #MichelleOutlaw  #money #CEODrFinance #creditunion #business #lending