Stephanie Jones, CEO of Disrupt for Change and Founder of Diversity Tourism Academy, has dedicated over a decade to empowering small Black tourism businesses and underserved communities. Her work is transforming cultural tourism into a powerful driver of economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

Tune in to learn how Stephanie is advancing sustainability, profitability, and equity across the $9+ trillion global tourism industry—reshaping travel for the better, one community at a time.

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Givr Packaging, LLC is revolutionizing the supply chain with sustainable, fully recyclable, and custom packaging solutions designed for every step of the process. By partnering with global tree-planting initiatives, they deliver carbon-negative packaging that not only serves your business needs—but gives back to the planet. 🌍

♻️ With over 30% of the world’s paper consumption occurring in the U.S., Givr’s mission is clear: reimagine packaging to reduce waste and restore balance to the environment.

Whether you're an eco-conscious brand, logistics company, or a business committed to reducing environmental impact, Givr Packaging offers solutions that align with your values and scale with your growth.

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Meet Dr. Kenyatta W. Stephens — an internationally recognized Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and founder of SAPHE Consulting Group. Known for her innovative approach to public health, Dr. Stephens blends data science, modern technology, and community strategy to build resilient health systems around the world. From advancing disease surveillance to designing cutting-edge curricula, her work transforms how communities prepare for and respond to modern public health challenges.

🔬 Learn how she helps local and global communities modernize public health infrastructure through predictive modeling, technology integration, and community-centered strategy.

🔗 Follow her journey and discover how technology and data are reshaping the future of global health.

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Global freight forwarding is undergoing a massive shift as tariffs shake up supply chains. In this video, Simple Forwarding CEO Abe Orgel will help us understand how freight forwarders are pivoting and adapting their logistics strategies in response to rising tariffs.

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We’ll cover:
✅ Key tariff impacts on shipping, cargo and small business
✅ The rising costs of shipping and how to manage them
✅ Emerging technologies in freight forwarding
✅ How to stay competitive in freight forwarding despite these new challenges

If you’re in logistics, supply chain management, shipping, or a small business with shipping needs, this is a must-watch! 

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Airbnb and Vrbo are booming short-term rental platforms generating billions annually—and our guest, Madeline Raiford-Holland, MHM Luxury Properties CEO, has cracked the code on turning these opportunities into serious income. From influencer to investor, then educator to retailer, Madeline shares her inspiring journey and practical tips on how you can leverage short-term rentals to achieve financial freedom. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and the mindset shifts that helped her build success in this fast-growing market.

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IbisWorld says the annual revenue for the Professional Organization industry in the United States is approximately $32.3 billion.  That's a lot of organizing and product sold.  Jennifer Q. Williams, Saint Louis Closet Co. CEO, jumped into this pool of opportunity in 1991 and has built the first locally owned, floor based closet company in the St. Louis area. Tune in. Learn more.

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AirBnB, Vrbo are short term rental businesses that rake in billions each year. Several like our guest, Madeline Raiford-Holland, have been able to use these platforms to make big bucks. Now, she's teaching you how to do it too. She pivoted from influencer to investor; then educator to retailer, all to achieve the goal of financial freedom. Tune in for tidbits on how she made this work... very well.

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University of Florida declares the economic impact of historic preservation in Florida is a conservative estimate of $4.2 billion annually.  That number may shift with the recent federal funding shake up.  Kim Johnson is able to share her pivot plan for the future of this dynamic building with a rich history.  Or, if it will be business as usual.

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Autumn Shelton, CFO and Partner of Autumn Brands, is helping us navigate the uncharted waters of the the Cannabis Industry.  We discuss California’s Prop 215 and the Regulated California Cannabis industry (Prop 64).  We discuss her advancement from employee to partner.  We discuss life as a woman in this business, activism, challenges, time and family management and more.  It's a daily grind.

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Revitalizing Miami:  A Developer’s Journey to the Florida Capital and back to reinvest in home

Real estate development makes billions, but when you make it personal and affordable it becomes more than dollars and cents.  Meet Dr. Willie Logan, CEO of Ten North Group, a $250M asset-holding company building affordable housing and wealth-building opportunities for under-resourced communities.  Listen and learn his journey from Bootstrap to Millions in real estate.

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