Tedi Talks

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Tina Marie Wohlfield, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, the Chief People Strategist at TIMAWO LLC, located in Southeast, Michigan.  Tina Marie shares with us her vast knowledge of all things  Human Resources (HR), and much, much more.    You can connect with Tina Marie at: Email:  tmwohlfield@timawo.com Website:  https://timawo.com/ LinkedIn:    https:...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Tammy Lemmer,  Community Relations Director at Tri-County Office on Aging, located here in  Lansing,  MI.  Tedi talks with Tammy about the the many services the Tri-County Office on Aging provides to our senior population (older adults) here in the Lansing region.   You can connect with Tammy at: Email:  lemmert@tcoa.org Website:  htt...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Laurie Lonsdorf, Regional Director, Capital Region Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Lansing Community College (LCC) in  Lansing,  MI.  Tedi talks with Laurie about the the many services the Capital Region SBDC offers and how they encourage individuals with dreams of starting a business to become a reality....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Carrie Rosingana, President & CEO of the Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAWM!), Lansing,  MI.  Tedi talks with Carrie about the current state of our workforce and how the ongoing Pandemic has changed this.   You can connect with Carrie at: Email:  crosingana@camw.net Website:  https://www.camw.org/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing,  MI.  Tedi talks with Bob about his long-term career in economic development and his passion for all things Lansing.   You can connect with Bob at: Email:  bob@purelansing.com Website:  https://www.purelansing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Ken James, Director of Inclusion at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI.  Tedi talks with Ken about his long career in the work of DE&I and what motivates him to help create positive change in West Michigan and around the globe.    You can connect with Ken at: Email:  ken@grandrapids.org Website:  https://www.gr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Katy Kelly, Founder & CEO of Power in Passion, located in Lansing, MI.  Tedi talks with Katy about her passion for Returning Citizens and prisoner reform and how she is putting her 'Power and Passion' for helpings other to work.    You can connect with Katy at: Email:  katy@powerinpassion.love Website: https://powerinpas...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Ron Zeiter, Assistant Vice-President & Branch Manager at Robert-Half, located in East Lansing, MI .   We discuss how the Pandemic has shaped hiring practices and the in's and out's of finding that perfect job.    You can connect with Ron at: Email:  Ron. Zeiter@roberthalf.com  Website: https://www.roberthalf.com/ Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail On this Special Episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Erin Knott, Executive Director of Equality Michigan.   We discuss what PRIDE is and how it has shaped the history and lives of those in the  LGBTQ+ community here in Michigan and around the globe.   You can connect with Erin at: Email:  eknott@equalitymi.org  Website:  https://equalitymi.org/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Matthew D. Anderson, CEO of Leadership Coaching for Results, located in East Lansing, MI.   We discuss Matthew's long career in helping others discover and achieve their full professional potential.   You can connect with Matthew at: Email:   matthew@leadershipcoachingforresults.com  Website:  https://leadershipcoachingforresults.com/ Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Chong-Anna Canfora, Executive Director, Michigan Community Action (MCA).  We discuss the wealth gap in Michigan, the services offered by MCA and the impact the Pandemic has had on the communities served by MCA.   You can connect with Chong-Anna at: Email:   ccanfora@micommunityaction.org Website:   https://micommunityaction.org/ Facebook:  https://...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Rina Risper, President & Founder of The New Citizens Press, located in Lansing, MI.   During our conversation, Tedi and Rina chat about how/why she (Rina) started TNCP and her journey as a Women of Color in the Media.   You can connect with Rina at: Email:    rinarisper.tncp@gmail.com Website:  http://www.tncp.net/ Facebook:  https://www.facebo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Ross Woodstock, a Media Consultant with Kolt Communications, Okemos, MI.  During our conversation, Tedi and Ross chat about what leadership really is and how to put the 'Leader' back into Leadership and we learn about Ross's book: Lead to Lift Up Others: Leadership Insights From a Caregiver’s Journey .   You can connect with Ross at:...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Tiffany Dowling, President & CEO, M3 Group, Lansing, MI.  During our conversation, Tedi and Tiffany talk about equality and how far the women's movement has come.   You can connect with Tiffany at: Email: tiffany@m3group.biz Website:  https://m3group.biz/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/m3group Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/m3g...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Bernadette Johnson,   a Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator, Collaboration Catalyst, Author and Founder of Inspired Action Motivates LLC.   During our discussion, Bernadette shares with us how we can discover our own 'evolving normal' and how her work is inspiring and challenging others to be their very best.  You can connect with B...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Cheryl Thacker, PCC, BCC, a Master Board Certified Coach and Founder & Owner of Successful Coaches Enterprise LLC.  During our discussion, Cheryl shares with us what Certified Coaching really is and the many benefits of starting your own Coaching business.  You can connect with Cheryl at: Email: coachcheryl@successfulcoaches.com Website:  https...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Chaka Holley,  MDIV, LCSW, the Founder and Psychotherapist at A New Day Mental Wellness Center, Chicago, IL.  During our discussion Chaka shares with us how we can exercise self-care during the Pandemic and the benefits of therapy  and how we can take care of ourself and others.  You can connect with Chaka at: Email: info@anewdaymwc.org Website: ht...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Reverend Rachel J. Bahr, Pastor of Plymouth United Church of Christ located in Grand Rapids, MI.  Reverend Rachel and Tedi discuss faith and its  long history of spiritual warfare against the LGBTQ+ community.  Reverend Rachel shares ways we can all be allies in our churches, at home and in our communities.  You can connect with Reverend Rachel at:...

Send us Fan Mail SHOW NOTES On this episode, Tedi chats with Kellie Blackwell, MA, CRC, Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, East Lansing, MI.    Kellie and Tedi discuss disabilities  and ways we can support our friends in the disability community.  You can connect with Kellie at: Email:  kellie@mymdrc.org Website: https://mymdrc.org/home Facebook:  https:/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Amina Hedayat Khalil, Founder & Owner of Audere Interpersonal Intelligence.  Amina shares with us some great information on what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is and how Certified Professional Coaching can change both our personal and professional lives.   You can connect with Amina at: Email:   amina@aminahedayat.com Website:  http://www.aminahe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Fathy Shetiah, the Founder & President & CEO of 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI.  Fathy shares with us some incredible information on what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is and ways we can become more culturally aware and savvy.  You can connect with Fathy at: Email:  fathy@7clingo.com Website:  https://www.7clingo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Darlene King, Executive Director, Michigan Diversity Council.  Tedi and Darlene have a frank conversation about  Black Lives Matter, defunding the police and anti-racism (and more).  Darlene will be back in April to join me for an in-depth discussion on White Privilege.   You can connect with Darlene at: Email:  darlene@nationaldiversitycouncil.org...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Jason Baker, litigation attorney at Rodenhouse Law Group located in Grand Rapids, MI.  Jason shares with us some great information on what Right to Work and At-Will employment status really means.  He answers a lot of questions about what the Employer's and Employee's legal rights are when working in the State of Michigan.  You can connec...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Noah Rohrer and Rich Howard.  Noah shares his experiences as a student in the class Rich teaches ( MGT 410 – Nonprofit Government and Law ) at Great Lakes Christian College.   Rich also shares his long-term career in helping build and foster nonprofits here in Michigan.  You can connect with Rich and Noah at: Email: rich.howard0904@gmail.com Linked...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tedi chats with Ryan Basore, Founder & Owner of Redemption Cannabis, who shares his amazing story of leading the fight for cannabis legalization here in Michigan. This is one story you do not not want to miss.  You can learn more about Ryan and his work at: Online:  https://redemptioncanna.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redemptioncanna Twitter:  https:...