Where the Fortune Is

Working with small businesses, Shawn Richards enjoys working with management and future leaders to ensure a positive culture and working environment.

We spend a 1/3 of our life within the workforce, so why not create an enriched working environment? 

Gallup certified strength coach, Shawn uses tools to assess teams along with workshops to improve upon their work environment. Also, Shawn uses coaching to enhance leadership styles to better suit their team. 

Another challenge Shawn tackles is the generation gap within the workforce. Shawn helps to build a bridge and break through the stereotypes amongst coworkers. 

To achieve the level of success Shawn has relied on networking as a major benefiting factor in increasing his business. 

You, your business, and its employees deserve the best. You deserve a work environment where every team member is valued and does their part well to streamline operations. You deserve to feel confident in your own abilities as a leader, being a catalyst for change in your company.

Blue Sky Business Consulting is the firm to get you there. Learn more about our management consulting services, each custom designed to reach your objectives as a business and as its manager.

https://blueskybizconsulting.com/

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

Taekwondo has been impactful to Richard Thomas, far more than he could ever have imagined when he first signed up as a 7 year old. Starting out, Richard, the discipline in the 80's were far different than what the students now-a-days would expect. The classes were intense, and the sparring was nothing that would qualify within today's safety protocols. 

The integrity and discipline, also through sparring, led Richard to training and competing for the Olympics. Sideline by injury, Richard took a deep look within and reevaluated the sport he was born to do. That reset from injuries keeping Richard out of the Olympics led him into becoming an instructor, which opened up a new world of training Richard didn't see nor expect.

Learn how martial arts instills life lessons anyone can carry throughout their life, to enrich their life and others around them. Also, Richard talks about becoming a Black Belt and what it takes to rise amongst the ranks to achieve Grand Master status. 

https://colliervilletaekwondo.com/

Brian is a pastor that started Saving Lost Kids by following what God has put onto his hear. Mr. Callies breaks down the real truth to why children go missing and become exploited through sex trafficking. 

Can’t talk about sex trafficking without talking about the missing children, which 95% can be stopped if the child had the proper safety training.

FBI helped to come up with a cheap way to take DNA samples, in-which Brian hands out free ID’s to help parents have a way to pass along an identity of their child to law enforcement. The ID’s look like a passport, and are updated every 6 months for free.

Through his prevention and safety awareness, Brian and his team hand out free dental kits, and Memphis police offer out free gunlocks for every gun in the house. 

Sex trafficking fastest growing crime in America, and it's the number 2 crime syndicate in the world.

If you are looking to get involved and help Brian please click the link below to find out more about his organization.

https://savinglostkids.org/

Dr. Gargi Roy Goswami is an interdisciplinary oral healthcare professional, a Geneticist and a General Dentist by profession, an Academician by passion and a Scientist by heart.

Her primary research interest caters to the field of Oral cancer genetics and has more than 10 years of experience in the field.  She was also worked as a Project Associate at IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal. She is an invited Honorary Peer Reviewer selected by an NRF Specialist Committee comprising of academics from Higher Education/Research Institution (HEI) in South Africa to assist South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF).

With a passion to revolutionize Dentistry, Dr. Gargi Roy Goswami has focused to introduce an interdisciplinary mode of education by conglomerating the knowledge of genetics, genomics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics with Dental and Clinical medical sciences. With a view to promote interdisciplinary scientific education as well as bridge the present gap between the understanding of basic sciences and clinical sciences Dr Gargi Roy Goswami has come up with “Indian Academy for Clinical and Dental Genetics (#IACDG)” … first of its kind in India.

 To make a mark and fulfil her dream, Dr. Goswami has come up as a start-up dedicated to her father, Dr Kamalesh Roy Research and Diagnostics Private Limited (KROYNAS). This is the first company in the country which caters to research services and training pertaining to Dental Genetics and Saliva Diagnostics. Presently, KROYNAS is involved in the development of a cost-effective chair-side non-invasive detection device for Oral Cancer Prevention.
 To place a mark in the scientific community, Dr. Goswami pioneered to organize the first
 International Saliva Summit of India, popularly called SALSI from 2019 onwards.  

The symposium is focused to propagate the benefits of non-invasive diagnostic tools , salivary diagnostics and advanced genomic technological applications in dentistry and medicine as well as develop a holistic approach to health and life.

Dr. Goswami has been honored with the Special Jury award of Dental Entrepreneur of the year, 2017 and Indian Dental Diva Young achiever’s award 2018

Jessica White and Jenn Morris created an unbelievable school where gifted children learn to be the creative problem solvers, and future innovators and world changers they were meant to be. The school was not an easy road to get started, but as Jessica so eloquently describes… “It’s not a lot that can’t be done, it’s just a matter of what are you willing to do.” Reminding me of Henry Ford’s quote “If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”

Mid-South Gifted Academy is a school that is driven by incredible core values of love, empathy, and integrity. Allowing the guides, formerly known as teachers, and administration to nurture their students to become our nation’s future visionaries and world changers. 

This passion inspired Jessica and Jenn to go from zero students, four employees (including themselves) before their doors opened, to currently 64 students and growing over the past few years. 

Please listen in to Jessica’s inspiring journey 

Contact info:

https://midsouthgiftedacademy.com/ 

Jasmin’s journey evolved organically over six years leading him to write a book, and developing a 9 step process towards professional development. Throughout his career Jasmin has come across fantastic coaches and mentors to constantly progress personally and professionally to improve upon his success. This has allowed Jasmin to realize to achieve ultimate success one has to be willing to be open minded and receptive to positive change. You have to own it, and take responsibility for your own development if you plan on hitting the next level within life and your career. 

Professional development helps with brand recognition, recruitment, and retention within an organization. Jasmin knows firsthand having worked with companies from 500 employees all the way up to 10,000 employees. A proven method used by Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and academic institutions around the world. 

Never mind surviving war for over four years in Bosnia in the early 90’s, Jasmin talks about being rejected six times by publishers as a pivotal learning curve to overcome challenges. Different environments will shape you in different ways, but it’s your choice how you react to the situation that will help you overcome anything. 

Please listen in as Jasmin helps breakdown with humility and integrity on what companies are lacking, and how to achieve success through professional development. 

Contact Info: 

https://www.partnersinprofessionaldevelopment.com/ 

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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P9LS3M/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

https://www.amazon.com/Jasmin-Nuhic/e/B077PNRKVS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Kortland has a new song out, The Limit, along with a several more to be released during the pandemic. Kortland stems from a musical family but has always known music was his passion and calling. He often hears a melody in his head, and then writes the lyrics to fit within the rhythm and beat of the song.

Beautiful aspect of music is that it amplifies the mood you are in and intensifies your current environment through an emotional experience. Listening to Kortland’s music will transport you through R/B Soul music, which enhances your emotions from the rhythm and vocals. 

To know if you are made for or cutout for this industry, Kortland eloquently mentions you need passion to see if you truly want to be a musical artist, or even an actor. Ask the right questions from a mentor to prepare you for your dreams and start networking to find the right connection to set you up for success. Simply put, immerse yourself in whatever you feel passionate about to see if you truly want to be there.

Kortland touches on using your gifts wisely as you navigate through your career. This has helped Kortland land a role in the musical Cats, where he played Old Deuteronomy. 

Below are links to find Kortland and listen to his music and be on the lookout for his next song “One Of A Kind.”

Contact info:

https://soundcloud.com/kortlandwhalum?fbclid=IwAR0hiTdL0X-TpC1-8AKfbUuhxg-bISf-sZ_-QaCNAJsd5BSmhzseVenTLLg

https://www.facebook.com/kortlandwhalum/

https://www.facebook.com/kortland 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-limit/1528881653?i=1528881654

https://t.co/mQwSjlA9DV?amp=1

https://twitter.com/KortlandWhalum?s=20

Leaving Silicon Valley after the devastating lose of his father, Ben took a step back and reevaluated his life. Trying to gain a perspective on his purpose in life, Ben found himself living in China asking the burning question why do what we do what we do?

Leading him to find meaning in helping others and being a shining light of transformation, not only in business but in life as well. That revolution offered Ben the opportunity into coaching, which he holds with utmost respect. Ben is also proficient in public speaking and guiding the audience through powerful and meaningful stories to connect with attendees. 

Ben is also more the certifications he holds, he wants to understand coaching, models, and lifestyles on a deeper level to better serve his clients.

Coaching is not a need, but a want to for some people. It helps break through the average mundane life some people want to shed. Ultimately you are responsible for your own results, but Ben will provide you with every tool to help you achieve your goals and success. 

Contact info: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benivey92/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ben_ivey_/

https://twitter.com/benivey92

Email : [email protected]

Otto has traveled the world and brought people from various nationalities together through food. Food is the key to life. It affects every single person on the planet. It is the one common thread that binds people no matter what religious belief or ethnicity. 

His impressive career includes, the Pierre Hotel, Le Bernadin, Charlie Trotters, the Bellagio, the Atlantis in the Bahamas and Mardan Palace in Turkey. Also, Otto has carried out missionary work to feed children here in the U.S. to various countries outside of the United States. 

You will learn through the blood, sweat, tears, cuts, and burns to what it takes to forge an impressive career as a chef. Otto will be the first to tell you that he attributes his success to one word…persistence.  

Are you looking to set yourself apart from your fellow competitors? Otto dives into what you need to overcome any obstacle. Especially the challenges and sacrifices required to thrive as an executive chef. Plus, make sure you want to be in this crowd, it’s a tough one, because this is not for sissies as Otto so eloquently describes. You almost have to be born for this just as Otto was, when he knew by the age of 5 he was going to be a chef. This profession chooses you, you don’t choose it. 

Taking utmost pride in his craft, Otto holds being a chef on a submarine while serving in the U.S. Navy closest to his heart. Through all the cuts and burns Otto would not trade being a chef for anything in the world, that’s how deep his passion runs for the business.

Please enjoy and listen in as we take a look to the past, and a peak into what the future holds for Otto. He’s looking forward to being real, sharing traits, and inspiring people through his own upcoming podcast. Also, stay tuned for more books coming to print and download.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-borsich-871598a/

https://www.facebook.com/otto.borsich

https://www.instagram.com/chefottoborsich/

https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Born-Otto-Borsich/dp/1947398555 

Amy walks us through her illustrious career, and how to not pass up on an opportunity within the Television News industry.  Also, Amy is a huge proponent on building a strong network to help forge everlasting bonds to sustain growth throughout her career. 

Amy provides a wealth of knowledge on several aspects within the industry to help strength her resume as she navigates a formidable career. Throughout her journey, Amy has always remembered those that have helped her career by showing grace, humility, and utmost appreciation. 

Remember to fact-check your own mother, ask yourself if your grandmother would want you to post this, and to always be kind. 

For 25 plus years Amy has dedicated her career to providing a voice for those in and around the Mid-south community, while also working to develop a solid reputation as a hard worker with a dedicated passion.

For the last 6 years Amy provided a platform for organizations and those who run them to get their messages out to a community desperate to hear their outcry. Amy wrote, produced, edited and interviewed people for an hour long, live talk show with the ABC affiliate in Memphis.  She also wrote and directed a number of 30 minute long television specials to highlight the West Cancer Center, American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s annual event along with countless live telethons.

For 6 years, prior to that, Amy led the way with WMC-TV’s Morning Team to write, produce and present news stories with a direct impact on the Midsouth community.

In 1999 Amy joined the CBS affiliate in Memphis where she was the weekend morning anchor, producer, writer and editor for a top rated, 3 hour long live television show.

For more than 25 years, Amy dedicated her life and career to providing a voice for people. Amy also worked with a number of non-profits to help raise awareness and funds for their organization.

Currently, Amy is on the Board of Directors for Heal The Hood Foundation, the YWCA, and the YMCA just to name a few.

Also, Amy acted as the Media Advisor for Memphis Athletic Ministries, Evangelical Christian School, Girl Scouts, Heart of the South and many other Midsouth organizations.

Contact info: 

https://www.facebook.com/amy.speropoulos

https://www.instagram.com/amysperoptv/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-speropoulos-23436a21/

https://twitter.com/AmySperopTV