What's Working in Washington

John Ourand, media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and cohost of the Marchand & Ourand Sports Media podcast, is a true fan of D.C. and mid-Atlantic sports. John and Mark discuss the recent $6.05 billion purchase of the Washington Commanders, headed by Josh Harris, Mitch Rales, and Magic Johnson, and speculate on the group's strategy and top priorities as new owners. John also discusses gambling's impact on the NFL and analyzes the strong performance of the D.C. Defenders, the region's XFL football team.

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Elizabeth Shea is the EVP of Public Relations at REQ, a leading digital marketing agency that acquired her firm, SpeakerBox, in 2019. Elizabeth is a seasoned PR and marketing professional in the DMV region with deep expertise in B2B and B2G communications. On this episode, Elizabeth explains the opportunities and challenges that accompany digital transformation, discusses strategies for government-related crisis communications, outlines the benefits of mindsharing, and reveals what ChatGPT and AI are doing to marketers.

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Jonathan Aberman is the Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount University. As economic conditions continue to evolve, many job seekers are understandably questioning the value of investing in a college degree. Jonathan Aberman highlights the changing desirability of college degrees in the post-COVID job market, where many employers prioritize tangible skills over traditional educational pathways, and explains how students' needs may alternatively be met through certificates and "bite-sized bits" of education.

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Chad Scarborough is the founder and CEO of The Jet, a groundbreaking, first-class travel service operating between New York City and Washington, D.C. As a frequent commuter himself, Chad shares the moment he was inspired to create an all-new travel experience that combined the luxury and personal space of a private jet with the affordability and convenience of a motorcoach. Equipped with the world's first motion-cancelling passenger seats, ultra-clean restrooms, in-seat service, and high-speed Wi-Fi, listen in to learn how The Jet is setting a new standard in ground transportation.

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Tien Wong is the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the Chairman and CEO of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a global community of 25,000+ founders, investors, venture capitalists, and CXOs. Tien Wong shares his expert perspective on what's new in D.C.'s capital marketplace, providing updates on vibrant industries such as cybersecurity, quantum computing, hospitality and EdTech within the context of current economic challenges.

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Lisa Wise is the Chief Strategic Officer and co-founder of Birdwatch, a subscription-based home maintenance service helping busy homeowners save time, money, and energy on home repairs. From leaky roofs to wallpaper installation, Birdwatch offers a comprehensive suite of services completed by qualified and reliable technicians. Lisa explains how Birdwatch's long-term service model creates a better homeowner experience than episodic contracting, and shares how Birdwatch is contributing to the greater good through its status as a Public Benefit Corporation.

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Jonathan Aberman is a seasoned economist and the Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount University. On this episode of What's Working in Washington, Jonathan answers some of today's burning economic questions: What causes a to bank collapse? What does it mean for our economy going forward if we take all the risk out of finance? What's happening with the U.S. debt ceiling? For riveting perspectives on these issues and more, you won't want to miss this informative conversation.

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Mike VanZetta is the creator and CEO of PiZetta Media, a streaming platform and production company that shares the human side of everyday heroes. After a long career in local news, Mike recognized the need to amplify human interest stories, and created a platform with his wife to do just that. Listen in to learn about a fascinating new way we're being entertained and informed, and how PiZetta Media is bringing light to news in D.C. and beyond.

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Latane Meade is the CEO and founder of Allied Title and Escrow, a one-of-a-kind company that makes homebuying fun. Whether a client is purchasing a $200,000 home or a $4.5 million mansion, Latane's firm is ready to celebrate each milestone with ping pong tables, beer, and confetti. On today's episode, Latane shares how his unconventional career path led him to transform the mundane business of title and escrow into something worth celebrating.

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Mary Abbajay is a career consultant and president of Careerstone Group, an organizational and leadership development consultancy for business and government. She is also the author of bestselling career guide, “Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss.” Nearly a year later, Mary and Mark nailed their predictions about the post-COVID workforce, and reconvene to discuss presence bias, hybrid mentoring, and novel workforce expectations.

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