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In this video, we speak with Jonathan Melrod, an activist and author of Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War. Jonathan shares his story of activism, fighting for a cause, and his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jonathan's journey began in the 1950s when he was born into a politically and culturally quiescent society. He grew up to become an active participant in the student movement that opposed the Vietnam War and a supporter of Black liberation. In 1972, he left the campus for the factory, immersing himself in the day-to-day struggles of Milwaukee’s working class. After a mass workforce cutback imposed by AMC’s joint venture partner French automaker Renault, he left to attend Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco in 1985. Graduating summa cum laude with a JD, he opened a law firm in San Francisco, successfully representing hundreds of political refugees.  

In 2004, Jonathan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given only six months to a year to live. Undeterred, he marshalled both western and alternative treatments and, against all odds, beat the deadly disease. 

In 2019, Jonathan married Filipina actress and human rights activist Maria Isabel Lopez and became politically active in the movement to defend the ancestral lands of the persecuted indigenous peoples of the Philippine archipelago "who are under attack by the army at the behest of foreign logging and mining interests." He has also become active in the human rights struggle defending imprisoned Filipino political prisoners. https://www.jonathanmelrod.com/

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In this video, we discuss with Jocelyn Chong, a networking specialist, keynote speaker, and founder of the Magnetic Networking Accelerator, about networking in the digital age, particularly in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. Jocelyn suggests that, in order to network effectively in this new world, it is essential to understand your core values and who you want to network with. This applies to both personal and professional networking, and can be done through a variety of digital platforms. Additionally, it is important to nurture existing relationships, whether they are family, friends, or professional contacts.

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In this video, we discuss information security for small and midsized businesses with Greg Schaffer, an information security expert, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. Greg is the founding principal of vCISO Services, LLC, a consulting firm that provides small and midsized businesses with strategic information security expertise. 

With over three decades of experience, Greg is a highly experienced information security executive, specializing in information security program and project management, risk assessment and mitigation, vendor risk management, policy and standards creation and implementation, and disaster recovery and business continuity.

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In this video, we speak with Andy Neillie, Principal of the Neillie Leadership Group, about how to transition from managing to leading. For the past two decades, Andy has been a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach, and consultant, delivering workshops on leadership topics to Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized businesses, trade groups, and associations.  Andy's unique blend of management and sales experience, combined with his powerful speaking and training abilities, has enabled him to inspire clients and audiences to take action that will benefit them and their organizations.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyneillie/

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In this video, we discuss with Ryan Hemingway, MD of Epic Ventures, the future of fintech funding and the role of technology in the industry. As the managing director of a venture capital fund that specializes in early-stage investments in software-focused companies, he shares insights on how Epic Ventures is positioning itself to be at the forefront of growth in the technology and fintech industry. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of technology and the future of the fintech market despite the decrease in venture capital dollars in the past 12 months. Tune in to learn more about the opportunities and potential in the technology and fintech industry from an expert in the field.  

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In this video, we understand from Aaron Hines, Owner of Premier Performance Training, all about the Fitness business. He provides us with an in-depth look into the world of fitness and how to make it a successful venture.

Aaron Hines owns and operates a fitness facility in Franklin, Tennessee, where he helps change the lives of those individuals 45+ who want to lose weight, move pain-free, and do things they didn’t think were possible. He also spends a lot of time and energy helping young athletes reach their full potential by teaching them the fundamentals of being a great person and athlete on and off the field.  He was voted one of the Top Personal Trainers in all of Nashville in 2020 and was featured in the Franklin Lifestyle Magazine in 2019. https://premierperformancetrainer.com/

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In this video, we learn from Hernan E Vazquez, Founder of Scale Driven, an award-winning digital marketing agency, about how to build a remote marketing team.

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In this video, John Watkis, an experienced high-stakes performance coach, professional speaker, voiceover artist, and award-winning performer, shares his secrets on how to captivate and hold your audience's attention. His center-stage speaking method will help you to stand out and make a lasting impression on your audience. Learn how to make your speech music to their ears and leave a lasting impression on your listeners.  

John is the author of Speaking Notes: The Eight Essential Elements to Make Your Speech Music to Their Ears, and is the first Canadian-born actor to play Mufasa in the Disney musical, The Lion King. With more than two decades of experience delivering keynote speeches and workshops for clients in seven countries and on four continents, John has crafted speeches for corporations, government officials, non-profits, professional speakers, and hall-of-fame athletes. His expertise in the art of public speaking has enabled him to help countless individuals and organizations to make a lasting impact on their audiences.

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