North Texas Networkers

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  • Episode 29: D&M Leasing
    Larryssa Hilcher Chief Brand Officer, I am passionate about giving back to my community. In my professional or personal life, connecting with people is the key to success. I want to be remembered at the end of the day as Honest. All you have in life is your word. Keeping your word is the epitome of honesty and integrity.

    My biggest achievement/honor, to date, is being named one of the 2018 GREAT WOMEN OF TEXAS, by the Fort Worth Business Press

    Jed Gifford Talent Acquisition Manager, believes you should determine What's Your Sizzle Factor?® as a Career Coach (JedTheCareerCoach.com) and Talent Acquisition Manager for HERNCO [D&M Leasing].
    Jed is a resourceful, conscientious, and enthusiastic talent management and multi-platform communications leader with 20 years of sustainable difference-making experience in journalism, talent acquisition, training, and overall professional development.

    To learn more about Caralee, visit her page:
    https://www.mariposagroupdfw.com/agent/caralee-gurney/

    To learn more about Stacy, visit her page:
    https://www.mariposagroupdfw.com/agent/stacy-cooper-revely/

    Stay in touch on social media:
    https://www.facebook.com/TheMariposaGroup
    https://twitter.com/mariposagroup
    https://www.instagram.com/themariposagroup/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyrevelyrealtor/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/CaraleeGurney/
    28 min
  • Episode 28: Part Owner & Vice President of TruChampions, Jimmy King
    After 12 years of professional basketball, Jimmy went to work as a financial adviser for Merrill Lynch. It was there that he gained the skills needed to organize, design, and execute strategic financial plans. Over the last 20 years, he has spent much of his time working with non-profit organizations that mentor youths in the Detroit area.
    Jimmy is part owner and Vice President of TruChampions, a national education and sports recruiting service, providing comprehensive consultation for college admissions and applications, tutoring, coaching, and ACT/SAT preparation. Jimmy is an alum of the University of Michigan, majored in Communications, and lettered in men's basketball, where he appeared in the NCAA Championship in 1992 and 1993. He remains active in the community by serving on the Board of the Letter Winners M-Club and on the Finance and Facilities Committee. He also supports the Abayomi Community Development Corporation as a coach and serves as a board member of the National Basketball Retired Players Association, Detroit Chapter. Jimmy resides in Birmingham, Michigan with his three children Jalen, Madison, and Malcolm. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and moonlighting as an analyst for collegiate and professional basketball.
    42 min
  • Ep. 27: Best-selling author Kim Gatlin
    On this episode of North Texas Networkers, Caralee Gurney and Stacy Revely sit down with Best-selling author Kim Gatlin to discuss Kim's journey, Dallas' social circles...and of course, all about 'Good Christian Bitches'. Join us!
    26 min
  • Episode 26: #1 Best-Selling Author Jeannie Fulbright, MFA
    Jeannie Fulbright, MFA, is the author of the #1 best-selling, multi-award-
    winning homeschool science series, covering topics such as Astronomy, Chemistry and Physics, Botany, Zoology, and Anatomy. She also authored a college preparation manual/workbook for high school students. Currently, she is creating a preschool science series as well as a historical fiction time-travel series for children. Jeannie has been speaking at conferences for more than 20 years, teaching parents how to best educate their children.

    A 25-year veteran homeschooler, Jeannie’s four children all went to the
    The University of Georgia on scholarship and her oldest graduated Magna Cum Laude in photojournalism and is an editor at CNN. Jeannie grew up in Austin and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She also received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree from Fairfield University.
    35 min
  • Episode 25: Owner of Vigor Active Dr. Stephen Newhart
    Stephen Newhart has 15 years of fitness experience with a Doctorate in Kinesiology with a focus in movement and rehabilitation sciences. Stephen's research focus is exploring the effects of whole-body vibration on general population body function, bone density, neural activity, and strength.
    30 min
  • Episode 24: Mayor of Plano, Harry LaRosiliere
    Over the past 7 plus years since taking office, the launch and success of three community initiatives are at the top of Mayor Harry LaRosiliere list: Nourishing Hope (formerly Food 4 Kids Plano with the North Texas Food Bank), Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program, and Plano Families First. Mayor LaRosiliere’s primary focus has been to create a robust economic development environment that will generate an upward cycle of prosperity for all.
    31 min
  • Episode 22: "Mr. Smile" Aka Lawrence D Mann
    On this episode of the North Texas Networkers Caralee Gurney & Stacy Revely Sit down with Lawrence D Mann. Lawrence is one of a handful of people being featured on select flavors of Lay’s chips across the U.S. as part of its “Smile with Lays” campaign. Frito-Lay created the campaign in 2018, selling over 100 million bags of chips and donating over $1 million to Operation Smile, which funds pediatric smile surgeries across the world.

    Lawrence was nominated by a friend for his work for Plano-based TopAchievers Foundation, a nonprofit he founded that provides students with athletic, academic and leadership development opportunities. After his own son survived a life-threatening surgery as a child, Lawrence dedicated his life to improving the lives of young people.
    30 min
  • Episode 21: Don Hooton & Donald Hooton Jr of the Taylor Hooton Foundation
    On this episode on the North Texas Networkers Caralee Gurney & Stacy Revely Sit down with Don Hooton & Donald Hooton Jr to discuss the Taylor Hooton Foundation. Don serves as President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation which he founded in 2004, the year following the loss of his youngest son Taylor. Donald Hooton Jr. is one the most sought after speakers in North America on the subject of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances used by youth.
    31 min

About North Texas Networkers

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Welcome to North Texas Networks, a show about connecting people across the DFW Metroplex.
As Realtors®, Caralee Gurney and Stacy Revely talk to community influencers, share their inspiring stories…