The conversation is about Self Awareness and Self Care.

Allen Joines was elected Mayor of the City of Winston-Salem in November 2001.

Reelected in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2016, and again in 2020. He is the longest-serving Mayor in the history of the City.

As Mayor, he has concentrated on rebuilding the economy and unifying the community.  During Mayor Joines’ terms in office, over 26,000 jobs have been created through the recruitment of 65 new or expanded companies. He continues to work to create additional jobs thru recruitment, expansion of existing companies, and new business start-ups. His goal is for Winston-Salem to be one of the top 50 metro areas in the country and be recognized as a city that embraces innovation and rapid change.

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Kelly Sain the owner of Woodplay of the Carolinas with locations in Charlotte and Raleigh. Married to Colleen and 3 have children ages 21, 8 & 5. Graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and MBA from Appalachian State. Kelly was a 22 year banking executive with BB&T.

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Our Special Guest had an urgent need not to be with us today, so Randy & Teddy discussed lots of topics, including why we do what we do.

Colleen VonDohlen is an Associate Director, MBA Programs, Market Readiness and Engagement at Wake Forest University School of Business.

Colleen delivers career advising and support to students in the working professional / evening MBA programs for both the on-campus and online students as well as alumni.