Profiles In Success

Karla Reffold founded the international recruitment business, BeecherMadden in 2010 before overseeing the acquisition by Nicoll Curtin. In 2020 she joined Orpheus Cyber as COO. Orpheus is a threat intelligence company with a SAAS platform that helps organizations manage their own risk, and that of their third parties, with an easy-to-understand cyber risk score.

Karla is an industry awards judge, the host of industry interviews on the Cyber Talks media platform and the Zero Hour Podcast. She is also an experienced speaker, on the topic of cyber security and women in technology. Karla was included in SC Magazine’s Top 50 Women in Security in 2019. She was a finalist at the Women of the Future awards in 2016, for Entrepreneur of the Year, and a finalist in The Future Ladies Awards for Mentor of the Year in 2019.

On this episode, we talk about the power of bouncing back after a setback. Karla shares that 2020 was a year that she had to bounce back and after her divorce, she has had the most success in her life. She shares the power of building relationships, why we are blinded by our comfort zone and the motivation behind proving her doubters wrong.

To contact Karla, visit: www.karlareffold.co.uk or www.orpheus-cyber.com

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Bill Peterson is the Founder and CEO of Flying Ship Technologies, Corp. He has almost 20 years of experience, serving in diverse roles across corporations, governments, consultancies, and trade groups. Bill has led teams in the pursuit of business capture, marketing & branding, government relations, economic development, operational improvement programs, and strategy development.

Currently, Bill also advises the UK Government as their Aerospace & Space Specialist and serves on advisory boards for aerospace and defense suppliers. Additionally, he is a regular contributor at the George Mason School of Business.

On this episode, we talk about Flying Ship and how they are disrupting the logistics industry. We talk about his childhood, the power of endless learning, how to choose a career, and living life for a greater purpose. Finally, listen as Bill shares his 6-word story: “From Humble Upbringings To Flying Ships.”

To connect with Bill, visit flyingship.co

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Gerald J Leonard is "The Workplace Jazz Guy." Gerald offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician and TEDx Speaker; creativity, innovation, neuroscience and peak performance are part of his world.

Gerald is a Certified Project Portfolio Management Consultant and a Conservatory Trained Classical and Jazz Bassist who has been reviewed by the New York Times and performed at Carnegie Hall.

He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and his recently released book "Workplace Jazz: How to I.M.P.R.O.V.I.S.E. - 9 Steps to a Successful Agile Project Team Transformation." Web: https://geraldjleonard.com/ Web https://workplace-jazz.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard 

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Tanja Thompson is a 25-year Air Force veteran retired Senior Master Sergeant, 100% disabled veteran. During the 35-day government furlough, she wrote and published her 1st book. Tanja also started her business “Transformational Resolution Group,” and has a non-profit  "The Breast Cancer Move Foundation.

Additionally, she was selected for her first 1st TEDx, "From Tragedy to Triumph" that same year. Tanja has an Associates in Applied Science, Bachelors in Healthcare Science, Masters in Human Resource Management, another Masters in Conflict Analysis and Resolution.

Tanja is currently enrolled and expect to graduate in December with a Doctoral in Healthcare Administration. She was the 1st black female to sit on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Water company, a billion-dollar company.

She also serves on the board for Loudoun Health Commission, the Cancer Advisor Coalition of Virginia, and the Veteran Advocate board.

We are so lucky to have Tanja on the show! To learn more about Tanja and her story please visit https://www.tanjathompson.com/

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Michael Weiner is the founder and CEO of PreConstruction Catalysts. PreConstruction Catalysts is a client catalyst for ultra-high-level Managed Buy/Sell bank debentures trading programs for project funding. They work with deal-makers with an ever-growing international network of senior-level people. The guiding principles for PreConstruction Catalysts are 1) The Golden Rule, 2) Good, strong, trusting, honest relationships. Relationship First, THEN the deal itself, and 3) Integrity, Ethics, Accountability, Candor, and Knowledge are critical components.

In 2006, out of the blue, he was introduced to a developer of a 350-million dollar Sports Complex for Youth Team sports events. This introduced him to the world of project funding via private placement programs, where he built relationships with several principal organizations that run these. He was intrigued and felt this would be a good career move to focus on finance for projects. Mike has since been elevated to working directly with program providers as an intake officer.

His work now brings in large and medium-size projects that are candidates for a project funding private placement with the capital to start a program. Each program is customized which generates non-repayable profits from the trading of bank debentures in the major money center banks.

On this episode, we talk about Michael's career and his fascinating story full of lessons. Michael shares important lessons about personal relationships and gives advice to anyone looking to start in his profession. Finally, Michael shares his powerful 6-word story and tells us the real meaning of success.

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Jen Coken is recognized by ABC, MSNBC, and TEDx, Jen Coken is a speaker, peak performance coach, Imposter Syndrome expert, and comedian who works with C-Suite women who are looking to make a bigger difference. She shatters the limiting beliefs that plague women at this level with her unique style centered around ruthless compassion.

On this episode, Jen shares the archetypes of imposter syndrome and how to break through that inner voice in your mind. Jen gives tips and advice that she wished she knew before starting her career. Throughout the episode, she also gives insights on how to find yourself during the biggest challenges in your life.

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King Tay has been a promoter for several events since 2003. After meeting a powerful mogul named Hollyhood, he helped promote songs for artists like Trey Songs, BG, and Devin The Dude. In 2008 King moved to NYC to help promote the hot new Singing group named day 26 from Diddy’s making the band and toured with Trey Songz & Mario.

On this episode we talk about getting his starting the promotion business. King Tay also shares how he started his first entrepreneurial venture in school and learning to help others through his grandmother's values.

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Melissa Jakes is the founder and CEO of Rescue Event Planning in Washington, DC. They work with influencers, organizations, and corporations. Her clients have given her the prestigious title of The Olivia Pope Events.

During her career, she has been behind some of the most prestigious events. Her company has been featured in podcasts and numerous publications. Her expertise for online events has been in high demand and she gives mompreneurs a path to shift their career, as well as their life.

To contact Melissa visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-jakes-36a165b8/

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Dr. Sharon H. Porter is an educator, author, publisher, and host. She is also the President of SHP Enterprise, the umbrella entry of Perfect Time SHP LLC, Coaching, Consulting, and Book Publishing Form and SHP Media and Broadcasting. 

She is the Executive Director and Founder of The Next In Line to Lead Aspiring Principal Leadership Academy (APLA), where she trains, mentors, and coaches assistant principals from across the U.S. who desire to take the helm as principal.

On this episode, we talk about Dr. Sharon’s 4 principles of effective leadership that she has leveraged to build her inspiring career. 

Throughout the episode Dr. Sharon gives advice on coaching leaders through change, how to develop others and how you can overcome your limiting beliefs. 

To contact Dr. Sharon visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonhargroporter/

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Pamela Price is the founder of the L.M. foundation. The L.M. Foundation aims to rebuild hope where it has been damaged or lost.

Pamelas foundation works to rebuild and restructure lives of those in need, those who are underprivileged, and those who are underserved.

Her focus lies on community efforts, including small-scale construction protects, shelter, food supply, community awareness, and educational opportunities. She firmly believes it takes a village to raise a child, and if you work on creating the most well equipped society you can, so many problems simply work themselves out.

On this episode, we talk about her foundation starting a company with no help and the lessons she learned growing up with a military father.

Finally, she shares how to overcome limiting beliefs and why failure is necessary to achieve your goals.

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