Since 1992, Brian is the owner of Very Personal Sales Coaching and has helped companies to hire, fire, train, motivate, and develop salespeople in the Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilson, Rocky Mt, Greenville, Va Beach, VA and Charlotte NC areas. Brian’s areas of focus are: home improvement, interior/exterior, cemetery, health clubs, personal fitness, real estate, insurance, mortgage origination, home security, telephone sales, telemarketing, commercial cleaning, credit counseling, pest control, network marketing, financial services and in-home sales. Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

Ms. Shannon “Simply Unique” Nicole is 27 years old and resides in her hometown Greensboro, North Carolina. As a military child she was given an opportunity to travel, she’s lived in Savannah, Georgia, started school in Germany, completed elementary in Lawton, Oklahoma, middle school in Fort Stewart, Georgia and came back to Greensboro, NC to complete high school in 2003 at Northeast Guilford High. In 2007 she went to ECPI College of Technology to pursue education in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant major. After graduating in 2009 with an Applied Associates Degree in Health Science, she joined the American Medical Technologist (AMT) and received her certification as a Registered Medical Assistant. From 2009 till the end of 2010 she fought with a lot of determination to land a position in her field of study but kept coming home empty handed and disappointed.  Her past history with a criminal record taunted her daily, causing her to re-evaluate her career goals. As most would believe, having a criminal record stops you from getting ahead, but such a statement to Shannon only challenged her to push towards a different, more personal avenue.  She is a found believer in Jesus Christ and knows by faith her life history is no mistake. Through trust she’ll tell you His been leading the way. In the summer of 2010, the aspiration for medical assisting went out the window and she decided to listen to her guided given voice and began a much needed journey for healing. For twelve years Shannon has fought to discover her identity, after being repeatedly sexually molested since age 12 and experiences with other devastating traumatic events from the ages of 16 to 23 ranging from alcohol/drugs, death of parents, rejection, and domestic violence.   Determined to mold the pieces of shattered life, she decided to continue her education at Guilford College, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Fall of 2011 before entering college, she found hope and comfort in a local Journey Group of 6 women whom also suffered with childhood sexual abuse. She also participated at workshops facilitated at the Mental Health Association in Greensboro, NC, thru the Wellness Academy. By the time she started school in Spring of 2012 and her second season with the Journey Group, she knew without any doubt, her career destination would be in her walk towards healing. Previous years of networking with like-minded entrepreneurs thru events, workshops, and social gatherings, awarded her opportunities to step into the community and spread awareness by sharing her story. Organizations such as Toastmasters, Beauty from Head to Toe, I Will Live and Women in Bloom were just the beginning. As a full-time student, wife to be, and Americorps Spirit of Excellence Tutor with Black Child Development, she finds time to work on launching Simply Unique Breaking the Silence. Simply Unique is a Sexual Assault Awareness and Empowerment movement she is creating to encourage victims/survivors to break their silence and help other such as family and friends understand the importance of a healthy support system. Shannon has been spreading the word for the past year and a half and in April of 2013 she plans to launch further into the community with a unique approach on such a devastating topic. In her words, “It’s not easy, the days are heavy and overwhelming at times, but each step of the way my hand is being held tightly and reassurance from God and the awesome people his brought into my life keep me grounded. This is my destiny.” Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

Tonya Joyner, the Jewelry Lady, is the owner of TheJewelryLady.com and Sanctified Prosperity Clothing. These two companies ensure that its clients and customers “dress for success.” Sanctified Prosperity Clothing sells professional and special occasion suits for men, and suits and accessories for women. TheJewelryLady.com sells one of a kind jewelry from necklaces to earrings to rings and bracelets. Mrs. Joyner is the president of the Professional Women’s Network of Greensboro and is a member of other professional organizations. She received her education from Bennett College and North Carolina A&T where she received an M.S. in Applied Mathematics. In addition, Mrs. Joyner is a math professor at North Carolina A&T and is a personal math tutor. Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

Janet Halling discovered her love of writing at the age of six when her story of a lonely duck won a first grade writing contest. She has a degree in Marketing Communications and lives with her family in northern Utah. She is currently working on her next novel. In an Unexpected Angel, Ella Davies, is focused, independent, and driven. Her hard work is finally paying off and she is on the brink of great success. But what no one knows is that her frantic drive is born not from a desire to succeed, but from a need to forget – forget her past, forget her guilt, and mostly, forget the tragedy that changed her life forever. Ella’s strategy seems to be working but on Christmas Eve she meets Cohen, a strange man with an even stranger purpose. Cohen catapults Ella back through time and forces her to confront not only her own pain, but the pain of those long since passed. In the process, Ella learns about courage and compassion and that in the darkest hour, no one is ever alone. Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

At 14 years old, Justin Scott Parr ventured with his middle-school class to Washington, D.C., where the capital city’s monuments, museums, and rich history sparked his desire to explore the world. Eighteen years later, in June 2011, Parr embarked on a journey to fulfill a lifelong goal that most people only dream of. After quitting his job with a Fortune 500 company, Mr. Parr grabbed his passport and spent the next six months backpacking across 11 Latin-American countries. Parr chronicled his voyage through photos and a travel blog. And, upon returning home, he shared tales of magnificent adventures with his 8-year-old cousin, Destiny.  The third grader was enthralled with his vivid stories. Destiny’s curiosity about the cultural, historical, and educational aspects of his trip—and her countless “what-ifs”—ultimately led to the creation of the popular book series featuring 12-year-old Sage Carrington. An adventurer at heart, Parr imparts his love of “the journey” into every Sage Carrington tale. He currently lives in Harlem, New York. Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . Angel Guerrero III. Angel is a professional speaker, entrepreneur and the president and CEO of AS Web Pros, an Internet Marketing, SEO, E-Commerce and Content Management Website Design firm located in Greensboro, North Carolina. A New York native, Mr. Guerrero holds a Masters in Chemistry and is a certified health and fitness coach. He serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro. Angel’s many other hats include Leadership Team of Men of Vision and Excellence, Children’s Leader for Bible Study Fellowship International, Sunday School teacher at Lawndale Baptist Church, Change Agent graduate of IMPACT GREENSBORO’s Leadership Program, Career Toastmaster and a host of other titles. Angel resides in Greensboro, North Carolina with his beautiful wife and their three children. Please click here to listen to this podcast on iTunes, or click here to listen to the podcast in your Internet browser.

Today, That Literary Lady talks with the Poet, Gregory W. Bryant Sr. This husband and wife duo will celebrate their 5-year wedding anniversary on November 19th, and they have been writing for a combined twenty years. Listen as they talk about the effects of Hurricane Sandy, love, life, relationships, sports and changes in the literary industry. The Poet is the author three poetry books and one anthology. The Poet is pegged to release another poetry book in 2013. That Literary Lady is the author of three books, and two anthologies. She is pegged to release one fiction titled in 2013, three children's titles, in 2013, and 2 non-fiction titles in 2013. Click here to listen to interview in your browser. Click here to listen to interview in iTunes.

Known for her stimulating and thought-provoking views, Pamela possesses a fervor for creatively giving a voice to victims who suffer in silence, afraid to speak for themselves. Inspired by everyday situations and social exchanges, Pamela has always enjoyed observing people and dissecting their interactions; this hobby became her muse.  It is her desire to become a literary vessel that brings light to the social ill of domestic violence and its reach beyond all racial, cultural and socio-economic class.  Through inspirational prose, she is destined to heal the human soul. To listen to Pamela's interview, please click here to listen in your browser. Please click here to listen to Pamela's interview on iTunes. 

William “Bill” Brown, Owner of BD Brown Communications LLC, is a client technology advocate, speaker, facilitator, author, and technology coach.  He has 23 years of a unique blend of AV/IT technologies experience in four distinct vertical markets: corporations, educational institutions, houses of worship, and hospitality.  During his career, he played a key role in a variety of projects ranging from intimate boardroom presentations to large Fortune 500 corporate events. Bill now brings his progressive approach to micro, small and medium sized businesses and organizations faced with in-house technology decisions.  Recognizing the ongoing convergence of audiovisual and information technologies, Bill advocates a collaborative approach, both between experts in these industries, and between professionals and their clients. Click here to listen to Bill's interview on iTunes or click here to listen to his interview in your browser. 

Lorraine Elzia is an Award-Winner Author, Editor and Literary Artist. With short stories in eight anthologies, two completed novels and a third to be released in 2013, several co-authored/ghost written books, and owner of aVeeda Literary Services, Lorraine is consistently proving herself to be a breath of fresh air in the literary field. In addition to her writing resume, Lorraine is CEO and President of aVeeda Literary Services and resides in Austin, Texas with her family. Listen to Lorraine's interview on iTunes or click here to listen to the interview in your browser.