Mind Your Business is the Lewisville Area Chamber's weekly podcast that consists of special guests that include chamber members and business experts.

Jaime Blanton is a strategic and driven nonprofit executive with a proven track record of raising funds and awareness for great causes. Jaime has experience directing all aspects of private fundraising, managing all internal and external communications, and empowering philanthropists.

Jaime is a graduate of the University of Louisville and Texas Christian University. She is skilled in social media marketing, analytical skills, leadership, community engagement, board relations, strategic planning, and public speaking.

Former Development director at CASA of Denton County (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Past: Cumberland Youth and Family Services, Children's Advocacy Center of North Texas, and UNT New Student Orientation

Get connected and learn more about Jamie below:

https://casadenton.org/give/ways-give/

https://crosstimbersrotary.com/stories/jaime-walker-blanton

https://magazine.tcu.edu/spring-2008/wheels-turning-jaime-walker-blanton-02/

Get connected with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce below:

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LewisvilleChamber

https://www.instagram.com/lewisvillecc/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lewisville-area-chamber-of-commerce/

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/mind-your-business-podcast/

Feel free to join us at any of our Monthly Events:

• Weekly LEADS Power Networking | Held every Friday morning at 8 AM (begins at 8:30A)
• Monthly Membership Luncheons | Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month
• Chamber 101 | Held every other month
• Monthly Women of Influence Lunch | Held on the 3rd Friday of each month
• 750 YP - Young Professionals group | Brunches are held on the 2nd Tuesday and mixers on the 4th Thursday
• Monthly Chamber Night Out Events | Held on the 4th Thursday of each of the month

For more information on upcoming events with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, visit our Chamber Calendar: https://business.lewisvillechamber.org/events/calendarcatgid/50

Mind Your Business is the Lewisville Area Chamber's weekly podcast that consists of special guests that include chamber members and business experts.

Sophia Anwar is an Account Executive at Plural. In her role, she builds relationships and shares how Plural can make navigating legislation simpler and more accessible, which requires an in-depth understanding of potential clients' pain points when it comes to legislative tracking.

Prior to joining Plural, she worked at various mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, government organizations, and law firms; roles responsible for relationship management and political engagement. She was an Associate at the Office of Presidential Correspondence with the Obama Administration. She also served as a legislative aide for former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan and member of the Congressional Black Caucus and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Sophia has experience working as a political consultant with the West Virginia State Democratic Party, working with PACS and political fundraising and creating free communication toolkits for Progressive grassroots organizations. Sophia is also a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a Bill Archer Fellowship Alum.

Get connected and learn more about Sophia below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-anwar-186184273

https://civiceagle.squarespace.com/team-spotlight/sophia

https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/asianstudies/news/student-spotlight-sophia-anwar-ba-acl-gov

Get connected with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce below:

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LewisvilleChamber

https://www.instagram.com/lewisvillecc/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lewisville-area-chamber-of-commerce/

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/mind-your-business-podcast/

Feel free to join us at any of our Monthly Events:

• Weekly LEADS Power Networking | Held every Friday morning at 8 AM (begins at 8:30A)
• Monthly Membership Luncheons | Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month
• Chamber 101 | Held every other month
• Monthly Women of Influence Lunch | Held on the 3rd Friday of each month
• 750 YP - Young Professionals group | Brunches are held on the 2nd Tuesday and mixers on the 4th Thursday
• Monthly Chamber Night Out Events | Held on the 4th Thursday of each of the month

For more information on upcoming events with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, visit our Chamber Calendar: https://business.lewisvillechamber.org/events/calendarcatgid/50

Mind Your Business is the Lewisville Area Chamber's weekly podcast that consists of special guests that include chamber members and business experts.

On this episode we spoke with Steve Gamel with Edit This about his book and how he got started in the editing business.

All too often, entrepreneurs find themselves in a position where they want to communicate with clients, spark engagement, and build trusting relationships but don't have time to write and edit their blogs, press releases, website copy, etc. That's where Steve comes in. Steve Gamel has a passion for storytelling, and he believes it's "my job to help business owners tell theirs."

Steve Gamel, an award-winning writer and journalist with 25 years of experience, likes to say he "can handle anything involving the written word." He is the President & Owner of Edit This®, a writing and editing services company focused on helping give businesses a clear and authentic voice. At Edit This®, Steve can create Content from scratch or spruce up anything already written.

Along with helping business owners, Steve is a contributing freelance writer and editor for various publications, including the Cross Timbers Gazette and Murray Media Group. He has previously written for the Dallas Morning News and Denton Record-Chronicle. Steve also recently published his first book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word.

Get connected and learn more about Steve below:

https://www.editthisllc.com/

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

https://www.dmediaweb.com/about/team/steve/

https://ebrhrexperts.com/member/steve-gamel/

https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/author/stevegamel/

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-steve-gamel/

https://issuu.com/murraymediapublishing/docs/lantana_living_magazine_apr21_issuu/s/12080610

https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/steve-gamel-interview-episode-587/id305930522?i=1000551789500

https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-steve-gamel-writer-editor-owner-of-edit-this/

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/mayborn-lit-conversations-1aed4/episodes/steve-gamel-b5ee0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaS5AsWBtPE

https://dentonrc.com/sports/record-chronicles-steve-gamel-named-texas-girls-coaches-association-sportswriter-of-the-year/article_a617a985-262b-5918-a543-cea6bf903259.html

Get connected with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce below:

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LewisvilleChamber

https://www.instagram.com/lewisvillecc/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lewisville-area-chamber-of-commerce/

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/mind-your-business-podcast/

Feel free to join us at any of our Monthly Events:

• Weekly LEADS Power Networking | Held every Friday morning at 8 AM (begins at 8:30A)
• Monthly Membership Luncheons | Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month
• Chamber 101 | Held every other month
• Monthly Women of Influence Lunch | Held on the 3rd Friday of each month
• 750 YP - Young Professionals group | Brunches are held on the 2nd Tuesday and mixers on the 4th Thursday
• Monthly Chamber Night Out Events | Held on the 4th Thursday of each of the month

For more information on upcoming events with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, visit our Chamber Calendar: https://business.lewisvillechamber.org/events/calendarcatgid/50

Mind Your Business is the Lewisville Area Chamber's weekly podcast that consists of special guests that include chamber members and business experts.

On this episode we spoke with Krystal Yates with EBR HR Experts about Best Practices in Recruiting, Onboarding, and Employer Branding.

Krystal Yates is a Certified HR professional with a background in both Human Resources and Operations. Prior to starting EBR, Krystal worked for several small businesses in DFW with responsibility for HR, Operations, Finance, Marketing, & Management. Additionally, she has been working with job seekers since 2010 assisting in all facets of job hunting including resume writing, networking and interview prep. In September 2018,

Krystal published her first book, The Insider's Guide to Your Dream Career. Krystal holds both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Counsel. She serves on the board of Feral Friends Community Cat and volunteers with the HRSouthwest annual conference. She also mentors entrepreneurs small business owners through SCORE.

Get connected and learn more about Krystal below:

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

https://ebrhrexperts.com/

https://www.womleadmag.com/krystal-yates-leveraging-goals-to-land-your-dream-job/

https://communityimpact.com/sponsored/sponsored/2023/04/30/ebr-hr-experts-founder-shares-5-tips-for-negotiating-compensation/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/12/15/15-effective-ways-to-get-employees-to-open-up-during-one-on-ones/?sh=35682ca6365b

Get connected with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce below:

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LewisvilleChamber

https://www.instagram.com/lewisvillecc/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lewisville-area-chamber-of-commerce/

https://www.lewisvillechamber.org/mind-your-business-podcast/

Feel free to join us at any of our Monthly Events:

• Weekly LEADS Power Networking | Held every Friday morning at 8 AM (begins at 8:30A)
• Monthly Membership Luncheons | Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month
• Chamber 101 | Held every other month
• Monthly Women of Influence Lunch | Held on the 3rd Friday of each month
• 750 YP - Young Professionals group | Brunches are held on the 2nd Tuesday and mixers on the 4th Thursday
• Monthly Chamber Night Out Events | Held on the 4th Thursday of each of the month

For more information on upcoming events with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, visit our Chamber Calendar: https://business.lewisvillechamber.org/events/calendarcatgid/50