On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Lyn Hewitt, Vice-President of Human Resources at Clark Construction Company headquartered in Lansing, MI.    Tedi and Lyn talk all things Human Resources (HR).  Lyn shares with us how she and Clark Construction Company worked through the Pandemic and what lessons she took from the past three-years.  Lyn tell us why having an inclusive and open and welcoming culture at Clark Construction Company is so important.  Tedi and Lyn also talk about what HR is and what is not.  You can connect with Lyn at:

Lyn Hewitt, Vice President of Human Resources
Clark Construction Company
Website:  https://clarkcc.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynhewittmba/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/clarkconstructioncompany
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (517) 290-7834

Resource(s):
Clark Construction JEDI (Website)
Temple Grandin (Website)


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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), located in Lansing, MI.  Bob provides us with a recap of what happened in the Lansing region in 2022 and what we can look for in 2023.  Tedi and Bob talk about all the great things happening in the Lansing region and take a trip down memory lane.   You can connect with Bob at:

Bob. Trezise:
Website: https://www.purelansing.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PureLansing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobtrezise
Email: [email protected]

Resources:
Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven
Horse: A Novel  by Geraldine Brooks

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On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes Co-Host Amy Pierce-Danders, Founder of E3 Coaching Studio, located in Grand Rapids, MI to the podcast.   Tedi and Amy 'go back in the day' to talk about the first job they had that helped them define their careers and provided lifelong self-management and transferrable skills.  Both Amy and Tedi worked at the same place and share how they had parallel experiences that helped shape their career trajectories.  This is a great conversation between friends and respected colleagues.   You can connect with Career Chat Co-Host Amy Pierce-Danders at:


Amy Pierce-Danders, Founder & Owner, Career Chat Podcast Co-Host
E3 Coaching Studio
Website:  https://www.e3coachingstudio.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypierce
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/E3CoachingStudio
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (616) 552-9702



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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests, Jamie Ashby, Miss Trans Michigan USA and Michael Christian, Mr. Trans Michigan USA.  Jaime and Michael share their personal stories of being Trans and how they become Miss and Mr Michigan Trans USA.  Tedi asks Jamie and Michael to share with us how parents, family, friends and coworkers, can support someone who is Trans and why this is so important, especially for Trans youth.   You do not want to miss this eyeopening and education discussion.  You can learn more about Jamie & Michael at:

Jamie Ashby:
Connect w/Jamie on Facebook
Connect w/Jamie on Instagram

Michael Christian:
Connect w/Michael on Facebook
Connect w/Michael on Instagram
Motor City Drag Kings (Facebook)

Links & Resources:

https://www.transusanationalpageantry.com/

https://goaffirmations.org/

https://migenconnect.org/

https://pflag.org/findachapter/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2022/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/16/us-trans-non-binary-youth-suicide-mental-health 

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/11/22/transgender-activist-jamie-ashby-miss-trans-michigan-delta-township/69666424007/ 

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Kendra Schneider, the Founder of Takeout Takeout LLC located in Lansing, MI.   Tedi and Kendra talk about why Kendra started Takeout Takeout and why her company was founded with creative and innovative ideas to help solve today’s climate crisis.  Kendra shares with us how her personal journey has inspired her to find ways she could create a mutually beneficial support system between conscious consumers and restaurants.  You can learn more about Kendra at:

Website:  https://www.takeouttakeoutmi.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Takeout.Takeout.MI
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/takeout.takeout.mi/
Email:  [email protected]

Abundance Cafe (Facebook Page) 
Apple Blossom Kombucha (Facebook Page)

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Jeremy Hurt, the Founder & Owner of Red Bike Delivery located in Lansing, MI.   Tedi and Jeremy talk about how he (Jeremy) started Red Bike Delivery and why he is on a mission to change the way we use order/delivery services.  Jeremy shares with us his passion for reducing his carbon footprint and future plans for Red Bike Delivery.   We also discuss the three Addy Awards that Red Bike Delivery recently won for its hilarious commercials (links below).  You can learn more about Jeremy at:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rbdLLC1
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/red_bike_delivery_llc/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@redbikedelivery
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (231) 680-0501

Link to View Commercials:  https://vimeo.com/showcase/10200948

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On this special episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back the stunning and absolutely fabulous, Gabriella Stratton Galore,  a professional drag entertainer, licensed cosmetologist and make-up artist, located in Grand Rapids, MI.  Gabby is Tedi's Co-Host for this episode and has invited her good friends and colleagues DeeDee Chaunte and Jasinya Maria Sanchez to share with us their experiences as professional drag entertainers.  This is a no-holds-barred, nothing is off the table, raw and real conversation that you do not want to miss.   You can connect with Gabby, DeeDee & Jasinya at:

Gabriella Stratton-Galore
Website:   https://www.midragbrunch.com/
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/gabriella.galore
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gabbygalore/.
Email:  [email protected]

DeeDee Chaunte
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/deedeechaunte/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdeedeechaunte

Jasinya Maria Sanchez
Faceboook:  https://www.facebook.com/jasinyamaria.sanchez
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jasinyamaria/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@big_haired_schmeggege

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On this episode of Career Chat, Amy Pierce-Danders welcomes Amanda Chenkin, Founder & Career Strategist at Choice Career Counseling LLC and Anush Hansen, a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Career Counselor at Kennebunk Career & Wellness Counseling to the podcast to discuss the importance of Workplace Mental Health & Well Being.  Amy, Amanda & Anush discuss the Surgeon General's public health framework and its five pillars.   They also discuss how HR professionals should ensure their is a focus on mental health and psychological safety in the workplace along with much, much more.  You can connect with Amy, Amanda & Anush at:

Amy Pierce-Danders, Founder & Owner, Career Chat Podcast Co-Host
E3 Coaching Studio
Website:  https://www.e3coachingstudio.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypierce
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/E3CoachingStudio
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (616) 552-9702

Amanda Chenkin, M.Ed, LCPC, NCC, CCC
Founder/Counselor/Career Strategist
Choice Career Counseling LLC
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/achenkin/
Email:   [email protected]

Anush Hansen
Balanced Card Sorts
Website: https://balancedcardsorts.com/
Kennebunk Career & Wellness Counseling
Website:  https://kennebunkcounseling.com/#
Phone: (207) 494-4040
Email: [email protected] 

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On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Kimara Mayberry, Manager of Human Resources at ACCESS, Dearborn, MI.  Tedi and Kimara have a fascinating and in-depth conversation about Code Switching and Gaslighting in the workplace.   Kimara explains what Gaslighting is and the damage it can cause someone who experiences this.  She also shares with us her experience with Code Switching and why so many individuals have to do this to survive and thrive in the workplace.  You can connect with Kimara at:

Kimara P. Mayberry, MBA,PHR,SHRM-CP,CHAA
Manager of Human Resources
ACCESS

Website:  https://www.accesscommunity.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ACCESScommunity/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimara-mayberry-mba-phr-shrm-cp-chaa-52a4a213/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ACCESS1971
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (313) 842-6752

The Costs of Code Switching (Article)
Gaslighting (Psychology Today Article)

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder of 517 Living.  Sarah provides us with an update on all the great things that happened in 2022 along with what to look for in 2023 here in the Lansing region. Sarah also shares with us the benefits of being part of the 517 Living.com membership directory.  Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great things happening in and around Lansing and how others can get connected.    You can learn more about Sarah and 517 Living at:

517Living.com Website
517 Living Facebook Page
517 Living on Twitter
517 Living on Instagram


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