28 JAN 2020 · As Managing Partner at Midcourse Advisors, Andy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert at selling and serving in the real estate industry and is a sought-after business partner and speaker. Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins. After that, he took over an existing real estate business and grew the top line from $70M to $100M and profit from $10M to $17M in 3 years. Both businesses were both designated as Inc. 500 companies, the fastest growing privately help companies nationwide, and subsequently sold to Fortune 500 companies at high multiples. Most recently, he served as Global Real Estate Director at a major investment bank, where he grew service capabilities over 3,000 properties in 70 countries while saving $12M annually. In each case, Andy led sales teams that competed efficiently and effectively to win an extraordinary amount of business. In addition, he reduced cycle times and increased the frequency of incoming sustainable business, creating incremental value that was monetized when the companies were sold. He started Midcourse Advisors as a way to help service businesses and now offers his knowledge and experience to organizations looking for ways to grow and improve. Topics: 1. What did you and your companies do that was uniquely impactful to achieving such strong growth? 2. What trends do you see that companies can best take advantage of to achieve more success? 3. What is the Business Offense model and how do you use it to consult with companies to help them grow? 4. How can companies maximize their value to maximize cash flow or prepare for a potential exit? 5. Why did you decide to teach Entrepreneurship at Georgia State? 6. Tell us about the new book you have coming out? 7. I see you are an aspiring comedian. How does this help you in your business? Website and/or Social Media Links www.midcourseadvisors.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom More about the Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

21 JAN 2020 · Shannon Goodman with Lifecycle on Georgia Podcast Shannon Goodman Shannon has served as Executive Director of Lifecycle Building Center since 2012 and previously spent 13 years working as an architect, including 5 years at Perkins+Will.In 2010, Shannon coordinated a large-scale salvage effort for Perkins+Will, from which 62 tons of building materials were reclaimed and donated to 19 organizations, with a total material savings of over $380,000.This project led directly to her involvement in co-founding LBC. Shannon is a Registered Architect, a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional, and a certified Construction Documents Technologist. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio State University and a Master’s Degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Topics: Organizational History Industry Background Mission Programs/Services Community Impact Partners Volunteer Opportunities Future GoalsWebsite and/or Social Media Links https://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/ www.facebook.com/LifecycleBuildingCenter/ https://www.instagram.com/atl_lbc/ More about the Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

10 DEC 2019 · David Feldman Founder of 3 Owl a Brand, Web, and Content Agency on Georgia Podcast David Feldman is the founder and creative director of 3 Owl, a brand, web, and content agency that creates nimble identities, elegant technologies, and beautiful tools that equip clients for success. An accomplished guitarist and music-lover with an entrepreneurial mindset, he graduated from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with a unique dual degree in business and music. He has since dedicated himself to supporting and growing Atlanta’s booming creative community. “Atlanta has an exceptionally collaborative and imaginative culture,” he says. “I love this community, and I love how Atlantans come together as partners in our city’s unfinished creation.” From 2008-2012, David was the business development and marketing director of Alliance Biomedical Research (now VitaLink), a clinical research firm founded by his father, Gregory J. Feldman, M.D. He rebranded ABR and helped grow the company into one of the world’s largest privately owned networks of clinical research sites. David founded 3 Owl in 2015 with a team that includes some of Atlanta’s brightest creative professionals. The award-winning agency has helped build the brands and digital experiences of major Atlanta-based organizations including Mellow Mushroom, Mizuno USA, Emory University, and Center Stage Atlanta. Now a team of eight, the agency has already won many prestigious awards for brand identity, graphic design, and website design. 3 Owl is also the branding and design partner for ATL Collective, a nonprofit David co-founded to enrich Atlanta’s music community. The organization brings musicians together to perform live covers of classic albums at venues all over Atlanta. He is now the vice president of the organization’s board. David is a frequent guest lecturer at Emory’s Goizueta Business School, The New School (Atlanta) of which he was a founding faculty member and General Assembly. He lives with his wife Alisa and their two labradoodles in a Cabbagetown loft. Topics: Overview, background and how you came to lead your own agency. The 3 Owl people. Who makes up 3 Owl? What makes the combined experiences and resumes different and valuable? What 3 Owl provides clients What makes 3 Owl stand out from other creative agencies What’s weird and different about the agency. Atlanta as a creative business hub Difference building a creative agency here vs. New York, LA, or Austin. What is ATL Collective? And what is 3 Owl’s connection? Why is it important for you to give back through your work? Website and/or Social Media Links https://3owl.agency/ https://www.instagram.com/3owl.agency/ https://www.facebook.com/3owl.agency/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-feldman-atl/ More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

10 DEC 2019 · Brian Regienczuk CEO and Founder of Agency Spotter on Georgia Podcast Agency Spotter Inc. Brian Regienczuk, the CEO and Founder of Agency Spotter, transforming the services supply chain for marketing, professional services, R&D and more. Agency Spotter's private services marketplace is already being used at Fortune 100 companies around the world to search, engage, and manage their internal roster of agencies and other services suppliers. While, the company's public marketplace, at agencyspotter.com, connects hundreds of thousands of marketers and more than 15,000 creative agencies find one another worldwide. Brian is passionate about liberating data to help professionals make better decisions, faster, and with more confidence than ever before. Prior to Agency Spotter, Brian has worked at the intersection of business, technology and design, helping brands like Coca-Cola, Philips, WebMD, General Motors, The Home Depot, NXP Semiconductors, and Bacardi to name a few. Topics Digital transformation at large enterprises (Fortune 500) as it relates to the services supply chain. Unifying data to help professionals make better decisions and drive better performance. Related: agency management, marketing procurement, professional services, indirect procurement, saving professionals time, decision making, supplier analytics. Website and/or Social Media Links www.agencyspotter.com www.agencyspotter.com/about/enterprise twitter.com/agencyspotter facebook.com/agencyspotter linkedin.com/company/agency-spotter https://www.linkedin.com/in/regienczuk More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

6 DEC 2019 · American Fundraising Foundation and Weiser Strategy Group on Georgia Podcast Kalley Dunn American Fundraising Foundation Kalley Dunn is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for The American Fundraising Foundation. The American Fundraising Foundation (Amfund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a Platinum rating from Guide Star. It has been serving other nonprofit organizations for over 20 years and has distributed over $33 million for worthy causes. Each year Amfund’s Board of Directors carefully selects organizations to support through sponsorship of their events. In recognition of its 20 year anniversary, Amfund unveiled a new logo that includes its signature tree and a Golden Pear. The tree has always stood for growth and deep roots. The newly added golden pear is symbolic of the extra touch that Amfund brings to each of its nonprofit partners. The history of the pear is extensive and best described as symbolizing wisdom, good health, longevity, and prosperity — all the things Amfund sees in the organizations it serves and the causes each represents. And behind every golden pear is a great story. It may be the story of a child receiving special literacy assistance, or a woman finding shelter from an abusive relationship or an animal being rescued. Every time Amfund helps an organization it is helping others. Each person has a “golden pear story” to share. That’s Amfund… The nonprofit with the golden pear Topics My Experience Nonprofit Fundraising Storytelling Donor Retention and Development Website and/or Social Media Links https://www.amfund.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/amfund--american-fundraising-foundation Jay Weiser Weiser Strategy Group Jay Weiser enables organizations and their leaders to increase their odds of success by helping them improve cross-functional and vertical collaboration and communications. Doing so helps them see, think and do differently and become prepared, ready, and able to act and adapt in the face of disruptions and constant change. He brings over 25 years of business and consulting experience with Middle Market to Fortune/Forbes 500 organizations and has worked across multiples industries and functions. He is known for helping his clients create high performing leadership teams and organizations accelerating them on their path to greater and more sustainable success. Through his work and education, Jay has developed a deep expertise creating more value at intersection of strategy, organization and operations. Not resting on his laurels, he is a continuous learner of the latest thinking and practices in leadership, both business and organizational strategy, and operational execution. He integrates this with what he knows to deliver the right best solutions for his clients, not everyone else. Topics 1. What do you do? 2. What problems/challenges do you solve? 3. How do you go about solving clients’ problems/challenges? 4. Who do you help? 5. Why should they choose to work with you? 6. Can you give us a couple of examples of when you have done this? 7. When is the right/best time for them to contact you? How do they know? 8. How do they start working with you? 9. Words of advice 10. How can listeners learn more and reach you? Website and/or Social Media Links www.weiserstrategy.com @shift2succeed www.linkedin.com/in/jayrweiser https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayrweiser More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

26 NOV 2019 · Using Research to Make Business Decisions on Georgia Podcast Charles Simpson leads Actuate, an exploration and evolution consultancy. We use strategy and innovation research techniques to help C-suites and founders embrace change and catalyze growth. For almost a decade, Charles has created and guided transformational business strategies in the areas of service delivery model design, offering evolution, customer experience, innovation and marketing. Helping clarify big decisions (and inspire new ways of thinking) about strategy, innovation, customer experience and marketing. Topics: How to use research to make big decisions about... Strategy Innovation Product offerings Website and/or Social Media Links www.actuategrowth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-simpson-336b6318/ More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

26 NOV 2019 · Fixing the Broken Recruiting Industry on the Georgia Podcast Adrian O'Connor - Founding Partner & CEO Global Accounting Network Adrian is a recruitment veteran with some twenty years of experience in the industry. Despite this tenure, and despite recruitment being an emotional roller-coaster, his love for the industry persists. Adrian is responsible for the strategic direction of the business, driving results and delivering the vision. He can still make the occasional placement too, apparently. He says, “I have had a lot of fun and experienced a lot of highs in my recruitment career. I am really proud of what Global Accounting Network has become, but we have a long way to go. The recruitment industry takes a lot of stick, much of it deserved, which makes me all the happier that we have built a value adding, professional and fun company." Topics: 1. Why Global Accounting Network chose Atlanta as it's US entry point? 2. The Recruiting Industry is Broken 3. How To Fix it 4. Diversity and Inclusion in the Finance and Accounting Industry 5. Why it's a Challenge Website and/or Social Media Links https://us.globalaccountingnetwork.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-accounting-network More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

21 NOV 2019 · How Technology Can Improve Cash Flow on Georgia Podcast Brad Gubler Ascendia Advisors Brad enjoys helping companies discover ways to reduce expenses by leveraging innovative technology so that they are better positioned to grow. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids. Brad originally hails from Seattle, so he loves all things outdoors and appreciates alternative music. Topics: Experience helping clients save money and time Share recent research on industry trends How technology can be used to help improve cash flow Website and/or Social Media Links http://ascendiaadvisors.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gublerb More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

20 NOV 2019 · How to Chose the Best Healthcare Provider and Chiropractic Biophysics on Georgia Podcast Optimal Spine and Body LLC Dr. Mike Weiner is a chiropractor that has a passion for changing the healthcare system. People are relying on medication to cover up the symptoms. Dr. Mike Weiner practices a very research and evidenced based chiropractic technique called Chiropractic Biophysics. Through this technique that aims to align the spine into its ideal position, he finds that his patients not only eliminate their symptoms, but they get off their medications that they were dependent on. From there, it is his goal that every patient can live with more confidence in their health for a lifetime. Dr. Mike Weiner is certified in Chiropractic Biophysics, has two case study research articles in the medical index, and has a desire to continue to research and document his care to help more people. He has been practicing for over 2 years and has recently opened up his own practice called Optimal Spine and Body. Everyone should have the opportunity to live as healthy as they want and Dr. Mike Weiner won't rest until every patient can achieve that without drugs or surgery. Topics: Healthcare trends, how most doctors are authoritative and don't listen to their patients, how the 3 prongs of evidence informed healthcare should work, trends with insurance, and how to chose the best healthcare provider for you and your family. Lastly, I want to talk about Chiropractic Biophysics, what makes it different, how it has helped myself, and how it can change the course of this country's health as a healthcare model. Website and/or Social Media Links www.optimalspineandbody.com facebook: @optimalspineandbody Instagram: optimalspineandbody Youtube: Optimal Spine and Body https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-weiner-8b672a5b More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

15 NOV 2019 · Trish Miller, Founder and CEO SwemKids Trish has over 18 years of experience working as a corporate and public health professional. Miller is passionate about the health and wellbeing of children and works to create equitable opportunities for their development. Originally from Virginia, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Virginia, a Master of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary, and a Master of Public Health from Emory University. Her own near drowning experience as a teenager fueled her passion to overcome cultural social norms and ensure that she and other members of her community learn how to swim. This experience led to the creation of SwemKids, a culturally relevant swimming and water safety program focused on equipping black children with the skills to have a healthy and safe relationship in and around the water Within its first year, SwemKids plans to teach over 1000 Black children in metro Atlanta Title I public schools how to be proficient swimmers. Trish lives in Atlanta, GA with her 13 year old daughter and 12 year old son. Trish is a 2019 Spanx Sara Blakely Foundation Resident and a 2019 Center for Civic Innovation Fellow & Resident. She has been featured in Radiant Health Magazine, NPR, and was a 2019 TEDx Atlanta speaker. SwemKids has been recognized by the Georgia Senate for its work to reduce the drowning rates in our communities. Topics: I would like to challenge the thinking around swimming is only for leisure It's a life-saving skill Especially for children in African-American communities. Web Site / Social Media Links: www.swemkids.com https://youtu.be/z-SafV70UhQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-p-miller-a83589a More about Georgia Podcast "Who's Who and What's New Georgia!" Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com