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Interviews
Nick Roshdieh, Award-Winning Realtor in Southern California
Nick Roshdieh of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty is known for his ability to provide high-end clients with exceptional service. He is regarded as one of the most prominent real estate professionals in the country. Nick has been in the real estate industry for...
Meet Edita Kaye: Professional Author and Editor
Edita Kaye is an editor and a ‘book doctor’ known for fixing broken manuscripts and turning them around. Her work has resulted in dozens of successful book launches for new authors as well as two bestsellers listed in major national bestseller lists. Her editing...
Brian Berner, Spotify’s Head of North American Advertising Sales
Brian Berner is an advertising media and technology executive with over a decade of experience. He is the Head of North American Advertising Sales for Spotify, the popular streaming service, and he leads nearly 200 employees across various departments in all matters...
Our Interview With Andrew Elsoffer, Community Activist & Financial Advisor
Andrew Elsoffer is a soccer coach, community activist, and financial adviser based in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew has felt most at ease on the soccer pitch for as long as he can remember. His involvement with the sport started in high school, where he was a four-year...
Genia Philip: CEO of the Synergy Strategy Group
Genia C. Philip is, at her core, a community advocate. From working in law to consulting with nonprofit organizations on business strategy, every step of her career has been dedicated to serving communities and bringing positive change to the systems she interacts...
Alexis Azria: Writer, Mother, and Humanitarian
Alexis Azria earned her undergraduate degrees in journalism and French from West Virginia University and her master's degree in English literature at Hunter College, both with honors. She taught English at Bowling Green State University and has been published in...
Dikla Akrat: Accomplished Sales and Marketing Professional
Dikla Akrat is a seasoned executive in the world of marketing and sales, with decades of experience under her belt. She has a passion for everything that she does and a strong work ethic to follow through with. Over the years, Dikla’s natural ability has allowed her...
Tom Crews: Educator and Basketball Leader
Tom Crews resides in Louisville, Kentucky, where he brings over three decades of distinguished coaching and teaching experience to everything he does. In honor of his great successes as a coach, Tom was voted Coach of the Year on several occasions around the country...
Our Interview With Colette Kemp
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, and with a background in management and operations, Colette Kemp is an exceptional leader who has a proven track record of success. Throughout her career, she has held various roles in which she has gained a deep knowledge of both team...
Our Interview With Joe Caltabiano, Accomplished Professional
Joseph “Joe” Caltabiano is a respected and important voice in today’s emergent cannabis industry and regularly provides guidance to startups and established companies alike. Uncovering opportunities even during a bear market, Caltabiano draws from his extensive...
About Frank Chiaro, Accomplished Student In Portland, Oregon
Frank Chairo, currently residing in Portland Oregon prides himself in being passionate about the environment while also enjoying art and technology. His love for nature and art has always been at the forefront of his life. In highschool he was involved in his schools...
Brian Abergel, Expert Civil Litigator
Currently based in Melbourne, Florida, Brain J. Abergel is an expert civil litigator who has developed a reputation as a professional in areas such as construction litigation, insurance defense, real estate law, and commercial litigation. Today, Brian Abergel has a...
Jeff Althoff: Business Entrepreneur On The Hunt
Based out of Hudon, Wisconsin, Jeff Althoff is an entrepreneur and personal stock trader. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Jeff spent a decade working in the corporate world. His most excellent positions were a Financial Analyst position for UnitedHealth Group and a...
Karl Motey: Business Consultant and Corporate Development Executive
Karl Motey is an Independent Business Consultant and Corporate Executive based in Los Altos, California. Through his work, he helps emerging and existing companies create their business development strategies. Before settling into the independent role, Karl Motey...
Tim Xenos, Entprepreneur and Food and Beverage Manufacturer
Tim Xenos is an entrepreneur located in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of Bevpax, a company conceived to unite the earning potentials of several smaller manufacturers. Rockit Survive, Te’, Vio, Hydra, Fito Water, Jelz, and Le Café, among others, were all...
Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr., Registered ICU Nurse
Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. is a registered nurse in the ICU, practicing in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Wayne Gregory specializes in advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, CPR, and AED. Wayne also holds a certification in Stroke Scale from...