Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!

Send us Fan Mail We are delighted to introduce our next guest, Robert Johnson, on "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens." Robert is a social entrepreneur and self-described "lawpreneur" with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in law, business management dispute resolution, and diversity equity and inclusion consulting at home and abroad. His expertise and experie...

Send us Fan Mail Stacey Gonzales, a seasoned educator, and administrator with years of experience in public schools, is a shining example of an Edlightened Leader. Her passion for inspiring positive change in the lives of her students and colleagues is exactly what Stacey , the visionary behind Edlightened, hopes to cultivate in her community. Stacey's mission revolves around sharing the upli...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Awake in the Network Where Destiny Happens! This podcast features our special guest, Andy Friedman. Andy is a marketing leader with a wealth of experience and insights about the intersection of technology and imagination. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for Specifi Software, Andy is renowned for his focus on leveraging AI for marketing and content creat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!" podcast with your hosts, Melissa G Wilson and Billy Dexter. In this captivating episode, they are joined by a very special guest, the incredible James Rousseau, also known as Trig. James Rousseau, the Founder and CEO of The Corelink Solution, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, brings hi...

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" podcast. We are thrilled to have Marc A. Howze as our special guest in this episode. Marc is a seasoned, versatile, and highly collaborative senior executive who brings a wealth of tested experiences and skills to the world of board service. With over 35 years of leadership spanning both the private and public...

Send us Fan Mail Malena is an accomplished writer and author of the powerful and poignant memoir "A Fistful of Honey." In her book, Malena shares her journey of overcoming trauma, abuse, and addiction to find healing, hope, and redemption. Through her honest and raw storytelling,  Malena offers a message of resilience and courage that inspires readers to confront their own struggles and...

Send us Fan Mail Can you adapt to the accelerated pace of change to stay relevant in your work? Our guest, Marti Konstant, researches how people respond and adapt to change in the workpl ace. As a workplace futurist and career strategist, she has uncovered the one trait that helps you and your organization flourish in today’s fast-changing environment: Agility. Marti is a renowned motivational spe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Awake in the Network podcast, where we explore the power of networking and building strong relationships. We are thrilled to have Orlando Ashford, Chief People Officer at Fanatics, as our guest in this episode. Orlando has built a remarkable career in human resources and management, and he attributes much of his success to his ability to build and maintain strong re...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Marcia Dempster, Senior Director of Channel Sales at Keeper Security, the leading Enterprise Password Security platform, to discuss her extensive experience in the technology and channel industry. Marcia maintains strategic relationships with partners, VARs, MSPs, distributors, and their vast networks of trusted advisers. With 15 years of experience in...

Send us Fan Mail Besides being movers and shakers, Billy, Melissa, and John have one another thing in common-the great state of Michigan. Billy and Melissa are just back from a trip to MSU (Michigan State University), and John lived in the UP of Michigan for 20 years. All this talk around the Wolverine State becomes a look back, "the journey of a thousand miles" that John took on foot ba...

Send us Fan Mail The Human Connection.  As technology continues to bring people together, it's often easy to forget the human equation. Chris Brogan is a NY Times best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader in finding value past technology to the human connection that is more important than the Artificial Intelligence that makes it all possible. Also, Chris shares some i...

Send us Fan Mail Join Larry Mohl, the founder of Rali Solutions, as he discusses reaching new heights in your career. With vast experience in multi-industry organizations, Larry shares his insights on building organization capability, strategic learning, and performance improvement. Starting his career as an engineer at Motorola, Larry quickly transitioned to a change leadership role, helping to d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Billy D. and Melissa G. collaborate to provide an insightful review of the first six episodes of the podcast, along with the valuable insights shared by recent guests and those planned for the future. With the input of their Executive Producer, John St. Augustine, they discuss the progress of the Awake in the Network Podcast, emphasizing the crucial message of inc...

Send us Fan Mail He was trained in architecture at The University of Waterloo and worked for the City of Waterloo in Urban Planning, Design, and Downtown Redevelopment. As he expanded his talents, Sunshine Chen began to see the interconnectedness of all things, including the design of buildings and our lives. He would go on to create Urban Imagination & Design Co. and then Storybuilders Creati...

Send us Fan Mail Join Melissa G and Billy D as they interview Julie Anixter. She's worked side by side with the legendary business management author Tom Peters and is the vice president of Throughline, a leader in the world of imagery when it comes to implementing strategy by using visual information mapping. Julie Anixter brings her expertise to the conversation with Billy D. and Melissa G....

Send us Fan Mail "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" with Lisa Dietlin is an inspiring and thought-provoking show that explores the intersection of philanthropy, personal transformation, and the power of networking. Lisa Dietlin, a renowned keynote speaker, author, and consultant, leads the discussion with her deep philanthropy and non-profit work expertise and her unique appro...

Send us Fan Mail She was a journalist for over 22 years, working as a reporter, photojournalist, and editor. Today, Becky Blanton is best known for her independent writing and ghostwriting books for top executives and entrepreneurs. Tim Russert selected her essay "The Monster" to be included in his last book, Wisdom of Our Fathers . On the heels of this success, Becky won a competition h...

Send us Fan Mail Kim Sinatra is the former Senior Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary at Wynn Resorts and has a lot to say about staying connected in the current corporate culture. Billy D., Melissa G., and Kim deeply dive into the importance of finding common ground with potential clients that has nothing to do with business but can reap enormous long-term benefits. Kim insists that the...

Send us Fan Mail In this inaugural episode, Billy D. and Melissa G. are in conversation with Tenia Davis, Ph. D., senior vice president and the first-ever chief human resources officer at NORC (the nonpartisan and objective research organization) at the University of Chicago. Billy, Melissa, and Tenia discuss the importance of awareness when it comes to making connections in and out of the workpla...