Originally from Rhode Island, I grew up wanting to live in North Carolina. I attended East Carolina University and then obtained my master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. North Carolina always felt like home, so I moved back to set roots in the triad. Living in Greensboro since 2013, I have served on the board for a few community organizations such as Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame, Greensboro Residents' Association and The Hero Center, to name a few. I enjoy running, hiking, reading and craft beer. 

I became a financial advisor with Edward Jones in order to serve families in a deep and meaningful way. It is important to me to build strong relationships with my clients which helps me organize, plan, protect and transfer their wealth. Working together with you, we will go through our 5-step process and, along with your CPA and estate planning attorney, we will tailor a strategy designed to guide you on the path to reaching your financial goals and help keep you on track throughout any life changes. I do this by helping you make sense of the investment world in terms you can grasp so you understand the suggested strategy, what to expect from it and how much it's going to cost. 

Together with my branch office administrators, Laura and Dixie, we look forward to getting to know you and your family and helping achieve your financial goals. 

If you could benefit from professional guidance concerning your investments, call me at 336.373.0653 to enjoy exceptional, personalized service for all your financial needs.

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Leo Treadwell began his career as corporate trainer at age 19 working with Magic Pan International. He opened up a few restaurants in Southern California, and has tons of success. By the age of 25, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his lower back. This was the catalyst which prompted him to begin studying self-healing, human potential and mind hacking. From this point forward Leo became a serial student of peak performance and body mind medicine. Within 6 months of his diagnosis Leo had developed his first iteration of his mind hacking technology, Autobiographical Feedback and 3 months later, his tumor was gone. No surgery, chemotherapy or pharmaceuticals were used. You don’t want to miss this episode!

I started off writing articles about my experiences as an entrepreneur. My editor at that point suggested that I share honest articles about the realities of running a business. These stories included the big challenges and the everyday ones. There were the moments of triumph and the stresses that keep all entrepreneurs pacing the floorboards at night.That was back around 2008 and since then I have written articles for countless publications. I believe it is some way I can help support other entrepreneurs. On this website, I share knowledge, and latest trends. I also share the wisdom of other entrepreneurs I speak to and I write on all things entrepreneurial.If you are starting or scaling a business, I hope that you will find something of both inspiration and practical use.

Andrick Cora Jackson (born November 6, 1978), aka Corey Jackson, is a former American football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 2003 to 2007. Jackson played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. Jackson officially retired from the NFL in 2008. After retiring from the NFL, Jackson became a professional speaker and was featured on several television networks, newspapers, and magazines. Jackson is currently the CEO of Qwerkz, a social networking platform and database that allows athletes to form professional networks and find business opportunities.

Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, raised in Wisconsin, I'm an experienced Historian, Curator, and Archivist, with a passion for history, education, and social media. I'm known on social channels as @TheAverageHistorian. Why? I'm just an "average guy" who loves playing rugby, talking history (especially sports history!) and continually learning.I've been determined to chase goals which have led to extraordinary experiences. I have professionally worked at several institutions ranging from a historic photography museum to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. How does social media come into the picture?Let me explain. Through my time working at various museums one the glaring issues I noticed was the lack of social media resources for museums. When there were resources available it was often outsourced to giant agencies that had incredibly large bills at the end of the month! I aimed to fix that. Instead of outsourcing many of my projects. I decided to streamline it by doing many aspects myself. This created a blueprint for SWICKMedia.

A podcast for those looking to raise their standards, increase their intention & kickstart their personal growth journey. I’m James your podcast host, a Self Sabotage specialist and Mindset Coach. I’m here to guide you to find your blind spots, master your mindset & take imperfect action towards your deepest desires in life. It’s my immense privilege to provide my unique perspective on the lessons and insights I’ve learned from studying and being coached (in some cases) from the biggest thought leaders on the planet. Such as Gary Vee, Rob Dial, Jay Shetty & Lewis Howes. To listen to our podcast click the link https://anchor.fm/james-brackin?fbclid=PAAaYpJDABXgoafIem55_KMQssWY-sWT7ZukkoyhG5g4lbOI-iNr_ReZX21_k

I'm Chuck, the anti-professional professional. I help non-traditional entrepreneurs find their footing in the business world and spread their message online. As a neurodivergent queer parent, I know how it feels to be under-estimated in business. Many of us are often not considered by the usual business and technology coaches, but I'm here to change that. It's my mission to show that you can be weird, bold, and successful - on your own terms.

Alex Smith currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Memphis. Alex is the visionary and architect behind the city’s talent management, training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and diversity initiatives. As a member of the senior leadership team, she is also the “Chief Change Officer,” focused on evolving the City of Memphis’s culture to enable the Mayor’s mission and position the City of Memphis as a model for a 21st century city.Prior to her service for the city, she served in HR management roles for industry leaders, including Brightstar Corporation, Target Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, building a career of being a strategic HR partner for key business leaders.Alex is also a strong believer in community service and currently serves on the First8 Non-Profit Board, focused on providing pre-k education to the Memphis community. She has previously served on the Youth as Resources and University of Minnesota Carlson HRIR Alumni Boards.Alex holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University in Economics and earned a master’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota. She currently resides in Memphis with her two daughters. Alex is also CEO of Smith Human Capital Management Group, a boutique HR crisis management firm focused on helping individuals, businesses, and non-profits. For more information go to www.consultalexsmith.com

Kawser Amine is the founder and CEO of WSPL. She was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is a former member of the female Afghan national soccer team. Kawser earned a Bachelor's degree in General Management and specialized in International Relations at the Indian School of Business Management in New Delhi, India. She has worked with different parts of society as a young women leader and peace activist to improve the participation of women in leadership, governance, politics, peace processes and sports. She is a women's rights activist and endeavours to bring light to specific issues concerning women's rights. She works as a leadership programme assistant officer of the national security council and as a political analyst for the secretary council of Afghanistan. She also works for a radio program and has worked with multiple organisations as a volunteer. Her objective is to give a voice to the thousands who have no voice. She has always tried to stand up and support women in different sectors of society. As a part of the young generation from Afghanistan she wants to speak up on behalf of the young people of her country

Leah Vallee knows how to get things done! Resourceful, dependable, and creative problem solver are just a few adjectives to describe her "never give up" spirit. Leah is a single mom, a former school bus driver, turned retail manager, and corporate executive. With over 20 years of anticipating and exceeding her client's needs in the relocation industry, she is unstoppable as your go-to person for all things related to buying and selling a home. Deciding to sell your home, where your most precious memories have been formed can be a stressful time in your life. You want a real estate agent who provides trusted guidance through every single real estate milestone. That's right, not a transaction, but a milestone! Leah has spent much of her career negotiating contracts, coming up with creative ways to overcome obstacles, and finding ways to elevate a client's experience. All of this is done with an empathetic ear and a passion for bringing value to the relationship. When she isn't taking on the real estate world, she loves to listen to live music, watching HGTV home improvement shows, read anything history related or listen to her favorite podcast "Unlocking Us with Brene Brown".

Daryl Williams is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played for the Carolina Panthers '15-'19 and the Buffalo Bills '20-'21. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Pia grew up as the oldest of eight siblings and was primarily raised by her grandmother, who passed down her love for music. Pia was inspired to start singing, but when she became pregnant at 15, music was the last thing on her mind. After having a second child at 18, music remained on the back burner while she worked to make ends meet for her family. Pia has since gotten back to singing and was asked to audition for a commercial while performing at a corporate event last year. She got the job and now works as a commercial voiceover actor. Although Pia enjoys her work in the studio, she's ready to step into the spotlight, where her true artistry can be seen and heard.

Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past ten years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines.

Cory credits a few great Coaches and Pastors that have spoken into him and shaped him into the man he is today. It was these interactions with his mentors that introduced him into greater opportunities to serve others. Amongst a few of those experiences he spent time in Africa with Waterboys, a non profit to bring drinking water to communities in need, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and spoke at Gateway’s Men’s Summit in Israel. Cory is currently serving on the board of Majesty Outdoors, a non profit for fatherless children in South Texas.After getting settled in as a proud Texan, Cory met the love of his life, Megan. They were married in 2011 and have two young children, a son, Hank, and daughter, Grace. Megan is equally passionate about helping others stemmed from her own childhood story and serves as an Estate Planning Attorney in North Texas. Aside from his love for faith and family, a few of Cory's favorite past times include grilling out, hunting, and music.Cory became extremely active in his own families portfolio early on to ensure they were protected which further grew the connection of his childhood accident and the highs and lows of the NFL. He knew by founding Pro Capital Wealth Management, this would serve as a vehicle to help others protect their families and build their wealth.

Mandy Gibbons: THE RESILIENCE AND ANTIFRAGILE COACH FOR MENSuccessfully Moving Decisive Strong Men and Leaders Through Challenging Times…Including Burn-Out, Burn-Out Prevention And Mentally And Emotionally Demanding Situations In Life...With Resilience, Conviction, Fortitude, Purpose, Vitality, Adventure, Honour, Humility and Compassion.With over 20 years in Coaching… Mandy brings a unique style of resilience coaching to men fast tracking their results… via her 1:1 Coaching and “FIREPIT” Resilience Mastery For Men. Utilizing techniques from coaching and supporting men, and her own life experience of recovering from brain and nervous system trauma, rewiring her mind and body to walk and talk properly again. And via her powerful conversations with men on resilience via the Mandy Gibbons Podcast Show.

Mike’s work ignites passion helping industry leaders make their cosmic ripple. This impact extends through generations. Healing our past traumas and reforming our subconscious patterns allows us to realize our UNLimited WORTH. When we do, we enjoy happiness, success and love. Mike Skrypnek is an international bestseller of nine books, a keynote speaker, men’s mental health advocate, podcast host, and sought-after business strategist who has shared his insights and wisdom with thousands of passionate purpose-driven industry leaders. Mike is the CEO of Grow GET Give Coaching, Founder of the UNLimited WORTH Project & Executive Director of the UNLimited WORTH Society. Mike lives, loves, and adventures with his wife, Sherri, and their two young adult children, Madison, and Coen, in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia, Canada. You can find them skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding and more in the mountains and on the rivers and ocean just minutes from home, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Edwin Thompson is an American baseball coach and former outfielder, who is the current head baseball coach of the Georgetown Hoyas. He played college baseball at Howard, Maryland and Webber International. He then served as the head coach of the Bates Bobcats (2009–2010) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2016–2020).

Today's entrepreneur is Ehsan Vaghefi, co-founder and CEO of Toku Eyes, a company that uses AI to detect eye health, as well as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.Toku Eyes achieves this through its two products: the first one, called THEIA, is an AI platform that can look at the images of the eye, without the need of a clinician, and quickly tell if they need to go and see a clinician. The second product is called ORAiCLE, and it uses AI to recognize minute changes in the blood vessels to capillaries to determine a person’s risk of having a cardiovascular event, such as a stroke or heart attack.

Billy is the co-host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast with his co-host Brian, they are a couple of average dudes who will serve as your armchair life coaches as we share our life experiences, both the good and the bad, in an effort to help us all better understand how we can enjoy and make the most of the life we have left to live in a more meaningful way. Take a deep breath, embrace the present, and journey with us through the Mindful Midlife Crisis…. To check out their podcast, click the link https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com

Orville Ingram is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker who is motivated to build leaders for the 21st century capable of implementing strategies effective in creating, sustaining, and growing organizational goals.He is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of professional experience in education and specializes in helping school administrators, and districts build their leadership capacity and implement widespread organizational change. He advocates for advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, enhancing educational equality, designing curricula for large bodies of diverse students, and pursuing equitable practices in delivering instruction.He is the founder and CEO of Ingram Educational Consulting, LLC consulting firm that provides leadership training, coaching, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services for those in education, the healthcare industry, private equity firms, and the public sector. To find out more about Orville, click the link https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/45961

Michael Anthony Muñoz (born August 19, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League(NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans. Muñoz is widely considered to be one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.[1][2] He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

Joel has been one of the top influencers in the marketing and technology space for almost 25-years. He is an entrepreneur and free-thinker who understands culture, technology, and people. With an extensive career in building brands across media, entertainment and technology, he has used his degree in anthropology to understand culture and societal trends. Joel was previously the Vice President of Global Brand Strategy at Twitter, responsible for Twitter’s brand and marketing, revenue strategy, and partnerships across entertainment, brands, and media. He was there pre-revenue to post IPO, leading a Global Strategy team spanning 30-countries. Joel was responsible for growing the business from zero to $2.4B in revenue in just a handful of years.Prior to Twitter, Joel was the CEO of Moxie, recognized as a top ten digital agency, and acquired by Publicis, the world’s largest holding company. Joel has led engagements with world-class brands such as Verizon Wireless, L’Oreal, Twentieth Century Fox,Coca-Cola, HP, and many others. As a recognition of his career achievements and impact on the industry, Joel was inducted into the AAF’s Advertising Hall of Achievement in 2015. He’s won almost every award in the advertising industry, including a Grand Prix Cannes Lion. Joel also cares deeply about giving back to society. In 2014 he co-founded a nonprofit – The Guardian Project http://www.guardiangym.org,a global program providing free jui-jitsu to at-risk youth, The Guardian Project buildscommunity and self-esteem through martial arts. Joel also served on the board of Hire Heroes USA a nonprofit that helps veterans and their spouses find jobs and transition from military to civilian life. Today, Joel is an advisor, investor and philanthropist, as well as entering a new chapter of his life–, following his passion for music as a recording artist.To find out more info about our brands, click one of the two links below….www.guardiangym.orgwww.andbreathe.io

Tony Adeniran pitched his resistance training invention, The Aqua Boxing Glove, on @Sharktank Season 13. In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic Tony Adeniran was forced to close his boxing gym, retire from professional boxing and struggled to break into manufacturing for the Aqua Boxing Glove. Although the Sharks liked the idea, they didn’t bite because they felt that the investment would be premature. Now @Tony Adeniran will step in ring with @marcusogden Dec 27th on his Authentic Podcast to discuss Shark Tank & how he overcame through these challenges. For more information and to reserve your pair of Aqua Boxing Gloves visit https://aquaboxingglove.com/

Flobo Boyce is a DJ based in Los Angeles, California. DJ Flobito boasts over a decade of experience, keeping wedding guests on the dance floor and the tunes coming. His mission is to ensure his clients have a personalized music experience that reflects their interests and personalities.

Neville Boston is Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Reviver, creator of the Rplate™, the world’s first digital license plate. Established in 2009, Reviver was founded with a mission to establish a universal connected car platform by modernizing the 125-year-old metal license plate into a fully interactive, digital screen. The Rplate is on the road in California and Arizona and is approved, but pending release in Michigan, Illinois, Georgia. It is approved in Texas for use in commercial fleets, and in Florida for government fleets. As CSO, Neville is responsible for the strategic direction of the company from a legislative and sales standpoint. He has worked closely with governments and state legislative bodies to gain approvals for the Rplate. In addition to legislative activities, Neville also oversees business development, sales, and customer service for the company. Neville is also co-inventor of US Patent No: 9,007,193 B2, the method and system for rendering content on the exterior of a vehicle. Reviver has 37 more patents for the Rplate currently pending. He is also a member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and on the Board of the California Technology Council and BottleVin, Inc. Neville has a B.A. in Political Science with a marketing focus from the University of California, Berkeley.

We interviewed NFL great Shawne Merriman and he discussed with us his new brand MMA “Lights Out!” This is an episode you don’t want to miss!!!

Rashad “Suga” Evans is a decorated UFC Hall Of Famer, and is regarded as one of the greatest UFC fighters of his day! In present day, he serves on the UFC broadcasting team as a desk analyst, while also advocating for the health benefits of functional mushrooms through his company Umbo, co-founded alongside former NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer…

Chris Jackson is a serial entrepreneur who is well diverse when it comes to his background. Chris first started his journey during the 9-11 attacks on this country while sitting in his highschool history class. He had just enlisted into the Army that year. It wasn't long after graduation Chris was sent to Iraq during the Operation Iraqi Freedom Era.Once coming home, Chris experienced what many face. Self worth dilemas, depression, confusion, and all of the things many of us have faced at one time or another.Chris went from being involved in the trucking industry, to getting into law enforcement to help drive the internal emotions of feeling like he was doing something honorable again. Serving with his local county sheriff's office, to being a major crimes and narcotics special agent for the State of Ohio, Chris eventually left the career to pursue more financial goals. Chris had created a Hedge Fund devoted to helping build the block-chain and the digital asset industry with a team of other combat veterans. With that, he hopes to help many understand the power of the digital asset class that we call crypto currency and to better utilize the blockchain.

In 2014 I decided to create a company where people could live their best lives. I wanted to create jobs that empowered people and created a diverse working community. I went on a mission to build a remotely run business so that I could travel the world, and provide that opportunity for my team. This was before remote working was mainstream.I founded and scaled a remotely run recruitment agency for 9 years and embarked on a mission to teach business owners how to create dream teams, wrote and published two books on the matter, and developed a results-proven hiring and retaining course called 'Hiring Method Simplified' which provides business owners with both the time and financial freedom that empowers them to live anywhere in the world with a thriving business that requires very little input from them. I am on a mission to empower global CEO with the knowledge of how to hire winning teams so that they can free their time and focus on what matters most!

Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Jenna Communications. She is an entrepreneur, public relations expert, and event planner extraordinaire Jennifer founded Jenna Communications in 2007 to guide companies in the Philadelphia area with strategic planning, media relations, social media consulting, event planning, crisis/issues management as well as advertising/media buying. Prior to starting her PR firm, Jennifer worked as a TV news reporter and anchor in Atlantic City, NJ, Harrisburg, PA, and Philadelphia, PA markets.Jen received her Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University in Communications. She has been featured in the 40 under 40 for Southern New Jersey business people, and her firm is consistently listed in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Book of Lists as a Top Philly PR Firm. She also recently launched a podcast called, Living Without A Net, one of her life mantras and beliefs where she interviews those who live fearlessly without regret and who have the ambition to create something.Jen is a fitness aficionado and has run the famed Broad Street Run for 17 years in a row. She loves dogs and cares for her feisty golden retriever Maverick, aptly named after her favorite movie Top Gun where the Tom Cruise character symbolizes a non-conformist, free spirit known for breaking rules, and “buzzing the tower.”

Known as “the Trajectory Changer”, Meiyoko Taylor is a Transformation Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Entrepreneur. For the past decade, he has helped high achievers & professionals on the verge of burnout escape the hustle & grind culture so they can create a life of purpose, freedom & fulfillment. Named one of the Top 23 Innovative Coaches for today’s leaders in BUSINESS INSIDER, he continues on a mission to spread mental health awareness for individuals and influential leaders by removing the social programming of hustle culture and the pursuit of happiness we have been taught in our generation. Meiyoko Taylor has authored and co-authored a total of six books, including Find Your AMAZING! 5 Steps To Transforming Your Life and Forever Truckin Mastering The Will To Win, both of which have become best sellers. He has received wide media coverage and acclaim, including features in SUCCESS, Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine, BUSINESS INSIDER, Entrepreneur, and dozens of other media outlets.

Bill is a former U.S. Army officer with over a decade of active duty service. He also is a human resource and talent management executive with over two decades of senior leadership experience in large, complex, global companies. His practical, thoughtful, results-focused approach has helped individuals and organizations in a variety of industries optimize their talent capability and achieve their objectives. Throughout his career he has coached and advised military veterans to successfully transition from their military career to the civilian, commercial work world. Having been that veteran who made the transition, I he is passionate about helping other veterans succeed. To find out more info on Bill, click the link below…https://www.kieffer-associates.com/

Daphney is the founder and CEO of Carefluent. Carefluent understands the impact of culture, lifestyle, and personal preference when it comes to health and well-being. Carefluent caregiving services don't just pair you with anyone. We emphasize relationship-building and communication. Carefluent's proprietary tool gathers the unique preferences and backgrounds of both our Careseekers and in-home Care Companions to connect people based on shared factors that help build great relationships for better adult care. Our in-home Care Companions then engage you in conversations to learn more about your personal expectations, needs, and preferences. Because less time spent searching for the right fit over and over again, means more free time to improve your quality of life. To find out more about Carefluent, click the link below… https://www.mycarefluent.com/

Julie Fonzo has experience in leading human resource departments across the corporate landscape.

Laurie is a Public Speaking Trainer and TEDx Coach, who helps people just like you to Craft and Improve their story. Ready to kick-start your journey, click the link below to get started!https://dextropreneur.com/

Charlynda Scales is a serial entrepreneur: She serves as founder and CEO of Mutt's Sauce LLC and OH Taste LLC; Director of the OH Taste Foundation (501c3), and creator of The Empower Collection. Charlynda is a sought-after speaker and coach for women's empowerment and small businesses. She is a TEDx speaker. Her talent is cultivating influential people by meeting them where they are in life and business. Her military career spans over 15 years; she's currently an Air Force Reservist stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.Charlynda and Mutt's Sauce have been featured in Yahoo! Finance, NPR, Forbes.com, QVC, Men's Journal, CBS News, NBCUniversal, Black Enterprise Magazine, and Military.com, among others.Charlynda was also featured in FUBU Founder and Shark Tank investor Daymond John's bestselling book, POWERSHIFT. She is a Clemson University graduate with a degree in Aerospace Science and Business Management. She also holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership. She started the company Mutt’s Sauce, LLC while still serving on active duty in the military. She is a graduate of the following distinguished courses:Tuck School of Executive Leadership at DartmouthThe Empower Program, by Dayton Chamber of CommerceThe Course for Presidents, by Aileron Charlynda currently sits on the board of Bunker Labs, Veterans for Political Innovation, and Dayton Convention and Visitors Bureau. Charlynda is a Gold Award Winner and has a Lifetime Membership to Girl Scouts of the USA.Her son, David, is, in her opinion, her finest achievement. To find out more about her company Mutts Sauce, click the link below….https://www.muttssauce.com/

Litan Yahav is a former officer in the Israeli Navy and the CEO of Vyzer, a solution for investors with multiple streams of income who find themselves spending too much time managing, tracking, and monitoring their portfolios. Yahav and his business partner, Vyzer COO Tomer Salvi were previously co-founders of Segoma, a revolutionary diamond display technology, established and successfully sold.

Randall is passionate about new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances in technology. As an active investor and entrepreneur, he understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow a new business. He regularly publishes articles and speaks on entrepreneurship, venture capital, healthcare and the rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.Over the past decade, Randall has led over 40 angel investments and deployed over $60M across 14 companies as a venture capitalist. Randall is a co-founder and Managing Partner at TEXO Ventures where he focused on tech-enabled health services and he is the sole founder and Managing Partner at Novē Ventures where he focuses on investing in existing companies looking to leverage blockchain technology. Prior to TEXO, he led the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) to becoming one of the most active angel networks in the country. Randall also founded and launched Texas Venture Labs (TVL) at UT in order to give the next generation of investors unique experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom.Before getting involved in venture and entrepreneurship, Randall was a Captain in the United States Army and is both Airborne and Ranger qualified. He served over six years active duty and deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for his actions during combat operations.Randall holds a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business. He is also a Kauffman Fellow and member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).

Dr. Shira A. Ackerman has her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University, ten years of experience in the field of Behavior Analysis, and twenty-plus years of experience as an Educator (Preschool through Graduate School; Special Education, General Education, University Level). Dr. Ackerman is the Co-Founder & CEO for Creating Young Minds and the CYM Undiscovered League. She works with the families of all the young men, monitors their education both in high school and college, and has built relationships with community members in the Dallas Fort Worth area, as well as with many college coaches and NBA/GLeague/NBL Executives. Dr. Ackerman uses her academic expertise to help the young men in the program to grow and develop on and off the court. She monitors their academics, tutors them, communicates with high schools, and supervises the young men attending the year-round academy.Dr. Ackerman is also an experienced Academic Director with a demonstrated history working within the research industry. She has strong business development professional skills with Nonprofit Organizations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Data Analysis.http://www.creatingyoungminds.org

Raylen Davis is an online business coach on a mission to help entrepreneurs achieve financial success and build a life they love. With over a decade of experience, Raylen has mastered the art of attracting high-ticket clients and has created a thriving community of like-minded individuals looking to elevate their mindset and income. As a no-BS coach, Raylen is dedicated to helping his clients break through barriers and reach new heights of achievement. Join the movement and take control of your future with Raylen as your guide.https://www.instagram.com/Raylendavis/elevatedcoachesacademy.com

REGGIE D. FORD is the founder and president of RoseCrete Wealth Management, a financial services firm that provides investment management and financial planning strategies for affluent and high net worth individuals and businesses. Reggie is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America.Reggie holds his bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and his master’s degree in accountancy from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Reggie has been recognized as one of Nashville’s Black 40 Under 40, Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, as well as Nashville's Top 30 Under 30. He was also nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 and in 2020, Reggie was featured in the Top 100 People in Finance magazine.Reggie is an inspiring motivational speaker on topics such as trauma and resilience, mental health and wellbeing, and social justice.From a community perspective, Reggie serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations with a focus on healthcare, wellness, and childhood empowerment. He is also a certified yoga instructor and leads awe-inspiring classes for people of all backgrounds.He enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Reggie lives in Nashville with his wife Katie and their dog, Rosie. To listen to more podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Rachel Rose is an Empowerment Coach guiding clients as they transition total life changes in Self, Health, and Wealth. Her infectious positivity led her to become a motivational TEDx Speaker, Business Consultant, and Author. Rachel grew up in Detroit, studied art and fashion in NY, before moving to Chicago becoming VP of both a finance company and a Health & Wellness company. No stranger to life transformation, overcoming a near-fatal snowboarding accident, only elevated her passion and mission to impact, inspire and empower others in taking their lives and businesses to the next level. Through a simple success method, she lives to show others how to blow their own minds!“HEALTHY is NOT just what you feed your body, it’s what you feed your mind, what you say to yourself, and the people you surround yourself with!”Her book, Kaleidoscope Girl: Internal Discovery for External Results releases in February 2023 and a 2nd book, Tools, and Perspectives to Uncover and Apply Life’s Blessings later in 2023. A new podcast, “Confronting Conformity”, highlights the importance of authenticity in living your best life. New monthly workshops, Masterminds, and Masterclasses, her community is growing rapidly. Another TEDx Talk in the works! Launching a design line donating a portion of all proceeds to mental health after traumatic brain injuries. In this interview Rachel and her two medical colleagues chat with Marques about TBI’s and other head related injuries… To listen to more episodes, click the link www.marquesogden.com

Creativity.Analysis.Communication These are the personal and professional pillars that Anika S. Jones strives to uphold. She serves as the Lead Consultant of Holistic Fluency LLC; where the approach is: Collective Mindset + Feedback Cycle = Collaborative Stakeholder Communities for Empowered Solutions. Her unique approach merges Social & Emotional Learning with multiple facets of data to support individuals and organizations in defining, developing, and demonstrating community. Led by Anika, the organization proves that it is gifted with giving perspective, shining a light, building capacity, and sprinkling a little cayenne when needed - on virtually any educational topic. However - community, the village, and all that comes with it is her focus and fave! You can be assured that some intentional communication and awareness gems will be conveyed during time with her; while generally giving you some things to think about. Anika believes that we all must work to do our part to see, study, and support each other; in order to be outstanding members of the village that we talk about so often. It is throughout her work that insight, confidence, and efficacy are increased through development of positive decision-making skills, holistic advocacy, and servant leadership. When Anika is not busy being The Community Curator, she enjoys traveling, creating new recipes, connecting with family & friends, and her time as a sports Mom. To listen to more podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Jim Tannehill has been an entrepreneur for 10+ years. Jim is Empire Certified, Trainual Certified and an expert in LucidCharts. As a business coach, Jim has consulted with more than 100 companies in many different industries and verticals.As COO, Jim oversees the complete operating picture for Empire Operating Systems and is very hands on with ensuring that all of our clients are moving forward in the Five Phases of Business. To hear other podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Marques sits down with successful business leader Lynda Wilner to discuss her strategies of achieving success in her professional career. These action steps can help you achieve success in your life…. To hear more of our podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

In this interview Marques sits down with Michael Hamilton, a world renown YouTuber. Mike has over 100,000 viewers a day that engage him on his platform. He has a very successful business and he is one of the most well respected leaders in his industry. In this interview Marques digs deep with Michael and he shares his insights on how hard he has to work to build and sustain his viewers and followers to continue to grow and enhance his brand… To hear more of our podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Andre is a Former Major League Baseball Scout For The St.Louis Cardinals. He’s been in Professional Sports for over 37 years. He’s a Sports Business owner and currently working with current professional baseball players to help them in their careers. To check out more podcast episodes please click the link http://www.marquesogden.com