Operational Transformation Wind Down

D‘Mott has been surrounded by music his entire life, whether it was playing drums or singing in church or watching his father as a lead singer of a quartet gospel group, lift the spirits of church members. One thing stuck in his mind.  That music is powerful, intentional, and life changing. He believes that the conversations music provides, ultimately inspires and dictates our passions. So in other words, in order to carry the light that comes with having the gift of music, one must be responsible. D‘Mott is an Artist that wears many different hats of talents and believes that the power of music can change the world.

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Natalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100
and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. Natalie founded Small Town Leadership in 2016 in order to share these lessons learned from small-town living to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world.

In a small town, each person’s work matters, everyone feels cared for, and collaboration is necessary to survive and thrive. If you are seeking a fresh way to look at your company and leadership style, think of it small-town style. It’s where everyone plays an important role, working with what you have is the norm, and a culture of caring is expected.  In addition to being a 10-year 4-H member and repeat State Fair champion in public speaking, Natalie is a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University and Professional Coach accredited through the International Coach Federation. She has 20+ years of experience coaching, developing leaders, and strengthening teams in the non-profit, higher education, and corporate sectors. She works with both 1:1 and small group coaching clients to help them be more connected – to themselves, their work, families, and communities. She is a frequent speaker at leadership, university, and corporate events.  Natalie resides in Dublin, Ohio with her husband, Rob, and two young daughters. When she’s not writing, speaking, or coaching, she enjoys mentoring students, training for endurance athletic events, and improving her golf game. Her first book, Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been, will be released in November 2020.

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Melitta Campbell is a Business Coach, inspiring speaker, best-selling author, and host of the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast.

She works alongside female founders, guiding them step-by-step as they grow confident business owners with a clear blueprint to consistent clients, fulfillment and time freedom.

Her experience comes from 25 years of working with businesses to create growth strategies that align with their values and match their ambitions.

While her expertise lies in business planning, communications and marketing, having been her own boss for 12 years, Melitta understands that being successful takes a lot more than a perfect plan. You also need the skills and confidence to implement it. Therefore, Melitta’s coaching programs feature a personalised approach that helps clients build an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the no-fail principles of building a profitable business.

Originally from Wales in the UK, Melitta now lives with her husband and two daughters in a chalet overlooking Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.

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As the author of several books, a leadership coach and a passionate CrossFit athlete, I challenge myself daily to grow and be better. I challenge my clients to do the same.

I spent the first half of my life figuring out what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I wandered through a lot of changes to discover the truth of who I am. During the wandering and wondering years, I was a writer, a singer, and a global nomad who lived and traveled on three continents. I’m an active co-partner in a long-term marriage and along the way, I became the mother of four children who have grown up to be amazing adults.

I grew up in the School of Hard Knocks and witnessed first-hand many of the conditions that sabotage a person’s ability to succeed. This experience helps me enormously. While observing and talking with thousands of people over several decades, I’ve come to understand that the challenges we all confront are not much different—no matter who you are or what you’re doing in life.

In my experience, it all comes down to your thinking and behavior, and how much you want to change the things that aren’t working for you.

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Jeff Heggie is a business coach that empowers entrepreneurs and executives to identify the barriers that are holding them back in their lives and businesses and then helps them to create a path to get to the next level and reach their true goals.

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Cathy E. Smith is the Chief Online Marketing Strategist of C2 Internet Marketing Strategies, LLC and has over 10+ years of experience in online marketing and ecommerce. She serves as host of The P.R.I.M.E. Show (PR and Internet Marketing for Entrepreneurs Show) which is a weekly internet radio/podcast show designed with the business owner in mind. She shares the latest online tips and tools to propel your business forward. Recorded in a live studio her show may be found on iTunes. Cathy has also interviewed celebrities such as MC Lyte, Anne Nesby, Speech (from the musical group Arrested Development), and Jennifer Abernethy just to name a few. She serves as a member of the Women Speakers Association.

Cathy is the author of “Turn Your Passion Into Profits: Free and Low Cost Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs” which provides information to assist small business owners in developing their online presence on a small budget. These tools will assist any business owner in increasing their brand awareness, customers and income online. She has also been featured in the business directory, “Careers from the Kitchen Table, 4th Edition” along with Alex Mandossian, Cookie Johnson, Dr. J.B. Hill and many others.

In 2011, she decided to focus strongly on internet marketing with an emphasis on social media. Within 60 days, she quadrupled the number of Twitter followers and all followers were obtained organically (no followers were purchased). Cathy strongly believes that internet marketing is an essential tool for today’s entrepreneur. You can’t have a successful business without leaving an online imprint. Her business continues to expand with online connections both nationally and internationally.

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As a producer, Brandi Webb is best recognized for her ability to attain the seemingly unattainable. With an ambitious nature and an outside of the box mentality, she specializes in getting a production whatever it needs regardless of how challenging the task is. Ms. Webb's production tasks are completed quickly, yet efficiently and her professional manner holds her in an organized and reliable light. As a director, Brandi Webb is best known for having a good visual eye, which allows her to be great with blocking, camera shots/angles, and casting. She is exceptionally able to analyze and see what's necessary for bringing a vision to life and capturing it on stage/camera.
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For Ms. Webb, professionalism is everything. The on set experience she gained as an actor from childhood, taught her common industry ethics such as, "the show must go on," "Never be late or absent," "be prepared/ off book," and "respect your director," have manifested into Brandi Webb's producing and directing career. Ms. Webb believes professionalism sets the tone for how a production will turn out.

Brandi Webb earned her Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and Communication from Clark Atlanta University, and her Associates in Theatre Arts from Borough Manhattan Community College.

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In 1998, Lina got her first big break as a songwriter by penning a tune for Tyrese's self-titled debut album. Lina proved herself to also be a solid songwriter, penning "Ain't Nothing Like a Jones" for Tyrese.

Lina began her career in 2000 when she signed to Atlantic Records. Following her record deal, was the release of her first album, Stranger on Earth, which was introduced on August 21, 2001. Stranger on Earth was critically acclaimed for its blend of R&B with swing and vocal jazz. The title track was a cover version of a Dinah Washington track.[2] The album featured the singles "Playa No Mo", "It's Alright", "I'm Not The Enemy", and "Don't Say Nothin'". The first single "Playa No Mo" became a minor hit, reaching #46 in UK, while the album reached #89 on the Billboard R&B and hip-hop album chart. Stranger on Earth was placed among the Top 10 R&B Albums of the Year by Billboard Magazine. It was named the #1 R&B Album of the Year by Tower Records' "Pulse" magazine, and #1 album by cdnow.com. Nevertheless, Lina asked to be released from her contract and Atlantic granted her release; three months later she was signed to Hidden Beach.

In 2003, Lina signed to Hidden Beach Records and launched her own record label, Moodstar Recordings.[3] In 2004, she began recording her second album. Entitled The Inner Beauty Movement, it was released in June 2005 on the Hidden Beach Recordings record label.[4] The lead single Smooth received heavy airplay nationwide with the endorsement of Stevie Wonder and radio personality Michael Baisden "Smooth" became Lina's biggest record and is now known as a "Steppers" anthem. The jazz influenced "Leaving You" from the IBM album received airplay on jazz stations like "The Wave" and made Billboard jazz charts followed by the release of the single Come to Mamanow popular in the "Hip hop" community. Four songs from "The Inner Beauty Movement" were considered for Grammys in 2006 the titles were "Smooth", "Come To Mama" "Leaving You" and "Hope Wish and Pray". "Smooth" was nominated for a Soultrain Award that same year.

In 2007, Lina played a jazz singer performing "Santa Baby" in Sony pictures the movie "This Christmas" Starring Idris Elba and Chris Brown. Lina also returned to the studio to begin working on her third album, she recorded a total of 17 tracks for the album. Lina released her third album-to-date, Morning Star, by her own label, Mood Star Recordings.

Morning Star debuted on the market in February 2008.[5] The album spawn three singles "Feel The Love", "I'll Stick Around", and "Good Day". Lina continued to give her fans new music by introducing a special single titled "My Man".

Two tracks lifted from the Morning Star album featured on the Independent Soul Divas series on the UK label, Lola Waxx: "Feel The Love" (Volume 1 2008) and "Get It Right" (Volume 2 2009).

Many of Lina's songs are featured in movie such as "High Crimes" with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd, "Guess Who" starring Ashton Kutcher, Eddie Murphy's "Pluto Nash", John Travolta's "Lucky Numbers" and more including the Truth Hall film soundtrack released on November 12, 2009 on Utopia Recordings. The songs performed by Lina included "Breathe", "Dough", "Illuminating", and "On My Own". In 2010, she released her compilation album Vintage, which consisted of unreleased songs.

In September 2012, she released her fourth studio album The Love Chronicles of a Lady Songbird. In that same year, song "Said -N- Done" was featured in the urban farming documentary Urban Roots.

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Lavonne is a Singer/Songwriter with a powerhouse sound. She is a multifaceted force to be reckoned with. She is best known for her role as the opening act for Grammy Award-winning performer, Gloria Gaynor. Lavonne’s new single, “Trust” is infused with gospel roots and highlights her diverse vocal range. Lavonne Nichols is also an actress and community advocate. 

 “I believe people hear hope when they hear my sound. I have been fighting all of my life to use my voice. I was born with a cleft palate which means I was born with a hole at the roof of my mouth that could have negatively affected my voice and my way of life completely. I went through surgery as a baby and I needed to wear casts on both of my arms for months to make sure I didn't put my hands in my mouth. God gave me the victory and I vowed to help others with my voice,” said Lavonne.

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Dr.Conte Terrell is a survivor of a domestic violence marriage. After finding the courage and strength to walk away, she wanted to help others who were also in the same situation. She did not know how she was going to do that, but she was willing to share her testimony to others. From there, many survivors and those who were still currently in their abusive relationships began to reach out more to her. Not only was it rewarding to see those she was inspiring to get out and get healed, but it sparked her passion. As she continued to work on herself, she also went back to school to learn on how she can utilize her passion to better equip herself for the long haul.

Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women is constantly going out into the community to bring awareness, informing individuals of its services and providing domestic violence education and prevention. Clients are able to access services onsite and remotely due to the current pandemic (case management, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, and workshops).

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