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Soumaya Khalifa is a prominent community leader in Atlanta and founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). For over 20 years, she has worked to foster understanding between Muslim communities and diverse civic and faith-based groups. As President & CEO of Khalifa Consulting, she also advises corporate and nonprofit organizations on cross-cultural operations. In 2023, Georgia Trend Magazine named her one of the 500 Most Influential Georgians.

✍️ In this episode, Soumaya shares insights from her interfaith work, including the evolution of ISB, navigating Muslim-American identity, and the importance of building genuine connections. The conversation also explores the impact of global events on interfaith relations and the role of AI in religious communities. The episode concludes with a reflection on passing values to future generations and an interfaith prayer for peace.

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01:05 - Distinguishing Good from Bad TED Talks

03:40 - Natalie’s Coaching Approach for TEDx Speakers

05:54 - Insights from Natalie’s Time at the CDC

10:39 - Natalie’s Journey to Becoming a Public Health Speaker

15:01 - The Impact of AI on Public Health

18:24 - The Evolution of Public Speaking

20:07 - Maintaining Your Happy Place

32:06 - Conquering Public Speaking Fears

56:23 - Becoming a Role Model

58:41 - Why Atlanta Serves as an Ideal Model City

1:02:43 - Key Takeaways from the Episode

1:07:16 - Lightning Round: Fun and Quick Questions

1:16:06 - Outro and Final Thoughts

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🔖 References & Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFj6W8sQn18

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anant_Madabhushi

https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/profiles/madabhushi-anant.php

https://med.emory.edu/departments/radiology/research/research-labs/madabhushi-lab/index.html

https://aihealth.emory.edu/

🎙️ Host: Brent Macon

Connect With Brent: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maconatlanta/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyBo_7H2OpMjJ2m3mRBDng/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/MaconAtlanta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Macon-Atlanta-61560549557983/?_rdr/

📺 About the Show:

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📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-nick-fragnitos?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh1V8S6-95I

In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent sits down with Nick Fragnito, the founding partner at Shorewind Capital. Nick brings a wealth of experience from investing in early-stage frontier technologies, founding a previous startup, and working as a senior associate at the Cuban Family Office. With an MBA from Emory University, Atlanta and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, Nick is also an elite triathlete—qualifying for the Ironman World Championships and being a four-time USA Triathlon All-American. Join us as we delve into what it takes to excel in both the tech investment world and endurance sports while balancing the demands of fatherhood.

⭐ Featured Guest: Nick Fragnito

Nick Fragnito is the founding partner at Shorewind Capital, specializing in early-stage frontier tech start-ups. Previously a senior associate at the Cuban Family Office and a startup founder, Nick holds an MBA from Emory and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech. A four-time USA Triathlon All-American and Ironman World Championship qualifier, Nick demonstrates excellence both in his professional and athletic endeavours. He’s also a dedicated father, adeptly managing the challenges of family life and career.

Connect with Nick Fragnito:

Web: https://www.shorewindcapital.com/

🎙️ Host: Brent Macon

Brent Macon is a multifaceted Atlantan—dad, spiritual seeker, small business owner, and investor. Through Macon Atlanta, he explores technology's transformative impact, humanity's interconnectedness, and spirituality beyond mainstream beliefs. Brent engages with inspiring individuals to delve into big ideas and promote better living.

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📺 About the Show:

Macon Atlanta explores big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to dive into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving.

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