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Episode #91 features Kim Jursa, a Strategy Consultant for High Growth Brands. With a 20-year career in branding, Kim brings expertise from 10 years with Fortune 500 companies and another 10 years in NYC agency experience. Throughout her career, she has assisted growth stage businesses in raising VC funding, helped innovative brands reach the $1 billion mark, and transformed local causes into global commitments backed by millions of dollars.
Tune in to hear AlexAnndra Ontra and Kim Jursa discuss how you can shape your brand for success and discover what sets beloved brands apart from the competition.
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Episode #90 Featuring Greg Jones and his wife, Laura, the founders of CUP (Coffee Uniting People), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization formed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They currently employ approximately 40 individuals with some form of intellectual or developmental disability, with over 30 who have applied for employment across both of their Tampa locations at 802 E. Whiting St. and 3408 S. Dale Mabry.
Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra speaking with the founders, Greg and Laura, about their involvement within the disability community in Tampa dating back to their origin with the Palma Ceia Challenger Baseball program. Additionally, their location at 802 E. Whiting Street is within Embarc Collective, alongside our sponsor company, Shufflrr, and many other companies owned by previous guests who have appeared on our show throughout the years.
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Episode #89 featuring Leslie Fiorenzo, a Business Presentation Coach. Besides her 9-5 role as an account manager at Ulliance, Leslie Fiorenzo empowers coaches and consultants by providing tailored guidance on overcoming hurdles in self-promotion. Whether it's honing public speaking skills, conquering camera shyness, or mastering the art of networking, Leslie offers actionable strategies to amplify personal brand and business presence.
Listen to James Ontra and Leslie Fiorenzo talk about how Leslie helps clients overcome their fear of public speaking, being on camera, and navigating the intricacies of networking to showcase their business.
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Episode #88 featuring Erin Diehl, CEO of Improve It and host of the Improve It Podcast! Her company, Improve It, has aided everyone, from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops, in transforming their businesses, leadership, and personnel through play. With eighteen years of leadership experience and expertise in improvisational comedy, Erin instigates a mindset shift for busy, stressed-out leaders.
Listen to James Ontra and Erin Diehl discuss how Improve It has been assisting businesses worldwide and discover how their help towards eliminating mental barriers can transform individuals into their best selves, both personally and professionally.
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Episode #87 features Bianca Peynado, founder of the Roadblock Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to raise awareness of cyberbullying and create a healthier online environment. Bianca has experienced her own encounters with cyberbullies since her childhood years and feels empowered to be part of the change, helping others cope with the same struggles.
Listen to James Ontra and Bianca Peynado discuss how cyberbullying affects today's youth and learn how the Roadblock Foundation empowers youth to overcome bullying.
If you or someone you know is dealing with cyberbullying, Bianca can help. Visit https://www.roadblockfoundation.org/ to learn more!
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Episode #86 featuring Rachel Hassett, Head of Marketing and Communications at Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA). Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA) introduces a fresh perspective to money management, one of an independent organization providing completely objective, conflict-free investment advice to clients. MCCA caters to multi-million dollar family groups, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other institutions through its Dedicated Investment Office.
Join Alexanndra Ontra and Rachel Hassett as they discuss how Shufflrr has aided Mill Creek Capital Advisors in enhancing organization within their marketing department, and discover how Shufflrr can do the same for you.
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Episode #85 featuring Joseph Bailey, Managing Director at EY Assurance practice. At EY, their mission is to build a better working world, help create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. With over 20 years of expertise in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector, Joe brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Listen to James Ontra and Joseph Bailey delve into Joe's career journey and discover what makes him stand out from others as he found his way into his position at EY today. Explore what sets him apart and qualifies him to have worked extensively with Fortune 50 entertainment and media stakeholders throughout his professional journey.
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Episode #84 features Risa Arin, the Founder & CEO of XpertPatient.com. XpertPatient.com is a next-gen patient support platform that helps newly diagnosed individuals become "cancer smart" quickly. Utilizing AI advancements, proven adult learning strategies, and customer experience, XpertPatient is dedicated to building cancer patient and caregiver knowledge and confidence.
Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Risa Arin discuss the positive impact that XpertPatient can have on improving people's lives every day. Learn how Risa was able to use her experience and knowledge in the field to make it all come true.
Visit https://xpertpatient.com/ and see how it can help you or a loved one!
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Episode #83 featuring Kevin Maney, Co-Author of "Play Bigger" and Founding Partner at Category Design Advisors. "Play Bigger" introduces businesses to the concept of category design and has garnered worldwide sales of over 250,000 copies. Category design encompasses the strategy and tactics that delineate, shape, and condition a market to establish the dominant position of a category leader, thereby maximizing market capitalization and value.
Listen to James Ontra and Kevin Maney discuss how Kevin guides legendary companies through the emerging discipline of category design, and discover how his book, "Play Bigger," can serve as a guide for your business to achieve similar success.
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Episode #82 featuring Aakash Patel, Founder of Elevate Inc. & Member of the Hillsborough Community College Trustees. Elevate, Inc., is a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking & social media for clients. To this day Elevate Inc. has served over 200 companies.
Listen to James Ontra and Aakash Patel and hear how he has become reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Learn how Aakash’s focus on leadership, community, military, life-long learning, and networking/connecting have benefitted his career.
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From the publisher's feed
Have you ever felt like poking your eyes with needles when creating a slide deck? Felt humiliated and deflated after given an important presentation. Or maybe just embarrassed in front of your…
Then you’ve been to Presentation Hell.
Post pandemic, we are all making more presentations online than ever before. So, we need new, better skills to raise our presentation game. And, since there are fewer opportunities to speak and meet in person, the stakes are higher. We can’t afford to make a mistake, fall on our face and lose that one precious opportunity to make a 5 star impression.
Even from our phones, we are carrying social media posts, pictures, videos, documents everywhere we go. Every time we pull out our phone to show and tell, we are giving a presentation. It’s another chance to make a great impression. All the world is a stage. All the world is a presentation.