The Voice of Business

America 250: Gwinnett's Legacy Welcome to this special episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Jason West, Deputy Director of Community Services for Gwinnett County and the community’s most recognizable interpreter of Button Gwinnett. West br...

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli . Host Nick Masino sits down with Dr. Alfie Meek for a wide-ranging conversation on inflation, consumer confidence, housing, AI-driven productivity, and the broader economic outlook heading into the second half of the year. Drawing from decades of experience in economic development and public policy, Dr. Meek breaks down why in...

Valor & Public Service with Police Chief J.D. McClure   Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure for a wide-ranging conversation on public safety, community policing, and the deep partnership between law enforcement and the local business commun...

State of the County: 2026 Preview Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, is joined by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for a candid, forward-looking conversation about what’s driving Gwinnett’s momentum in 2026. Together, they discuss the county’s found...

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Paul Oh, Vice President of Public Policy & External Affairs for the Gwinnett Chamber, for a timely conversation coming off the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast. Together, they unpack the theme shaping this year’s legislative session...

'A.I. for the Everyday Executive' Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli! In this conversation, President & CEO Nick Masino sits down with Dave McMullen, President of Media Frenzy Global, to unpack what A.I. really means for marketers, membership organizations, and business leaders who want practical results not sci-fi hype. Dave shares his journey from launc...

Live. Work. PLAY. with Theresa Wenzel and Stan Hall Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli! We’re thrilled to be joined by Theresa Wenzel, President of the Atlanta Vibe, and Stan Hall, President & CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett, for a dynamic conversation on how Gwinnett is becoming a premier destination for women’s professional sports and liv...

Season 2, Episode 3: The Young Professionals Guide ft. Jasmine Jackson & Cameron Barnhill Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business! Guest host Melissa Ramirez, Senior Manager of Gwinnett Young Professionals, sits down with two standout young leaders—Jasmine Jackson, Community & Economic Development Director for the City of Lawrenceville, and Cameron Barnhill, Business Development Manag...

S2 E2 | Voice of Business Podcast with Kim Wallace & Kevin Carmichael Dive into the heart of the “talent wars” shaping Metro Atlanta’s business landscape. Host Nick welcomes two dynamic leaders: Kim Wallace, Head of Community and Client Partnerships at Skilled, and Kevin Carmichael, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at Partnership Gwinnett. Together, they explore the challenges and...

The Moxie Mindset with Audra Cunningham & Melissa Meeker What does it really mean to have “Moxie”? Host Nick Masino , President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Audra Cunningham , ACRE, and Melissa Meeker , The Water Tower, to explore courage, determination, energy, and enthusiasm in leadership. They share personal journeys, the power of mentorship, lessons from overcoming set...

Welcome to today's episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We're excited to sit down with Matt Hyatt, CEO of Rocket IT, and Billy Milan, CEO of Employee Bridge, for an in-depth exploration of inclusivity and diversity in the modern workplace. As leaders of two prominent Gwinnett County businesses, they share powerful insights into creating environments where employees can tru...

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business Podcast shines a spotlight on the rich contributions and cultural values shaping our business community. This episode features two inspiring Chamber Board Members—Bin Liu, owner of Simple Floors, and Jay Patel, founder of Maison6405 and JMS Family Properties. Together, they share powerful...

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by the Gwinnett Chamber! Today, we’re diving into the 2025 Legislative Session with guest host Paul Oh, Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs at the Gwinnett Chamber, and special guest Senator Shawn Still, who represents Georgia's 48th Senate District. From his entrepreneurial background in the pool industry to his current role...

The Global Business Playbook in the #1 State for Business with Kristi Brigman and Trevor WilliamsWelcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We’re thrilled to be joined by Kristi Brigman, Chief Economic Development Officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Trevor Williams, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta, for an insightful conversation on what makes Georgia t...

Celebrating Black Business Leaders: Leadership, Legacy & Impact with Tami Wilder and Lanier LevettWelcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We’re thrilled to be joined by Tami Wilder, Co-CEO at Positive Impact International, and Lanier Levett, 2024 Board Chair and 3rd Generation Funeral Home Owner at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home & Cremato...

Workplace Evolution in 2025 with Fred Dawkins and Jeff Spence: Trends in Culture, AI Innovation, Legal Shifts, and MoreWelcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine. We’re thrilled to be joined by Fred Dawkins, Owner at Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C., and Jeff Spence, Founder and CEO at WithFuel, for an in-depth discussion on the dynamic shifts shaping the workp...

New Year, New Leadership with Dr. Darice Irby and Rick Packer: Common Leadership Lessons, Navigating Change Management, Combating Burnout, and More. Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business presented by Gwinnett Magazine, where we’re thrilled to have Dr. Darice Irby, Owner of Thriving Partners LLC, and Rick Packer, Principal Consultant at The Table Group, joining us for an inspiring convers...

Building Big Goals with Joy Mitchell and Charbel Aoun: From Gwinnett Roots to Entrepreneurial Impact and Community Collaboration. Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, where we’re thrilled to have Joy Mitchell, CEO/Owner of Office Creations, and Charbel Aoun, Founding Executive Director of the Georgia First Generation Foundation, sharing their journeys and insights in a conversation led...

Exploring Organizational Culture with Evie Suarez: From First-Gen Professionalism to Leadership’s Role in Shaping Workplace Success. This month, we dove deep into the heart of workplace dynamics with Evie Suarez, Founder of WorkWise Guide and a first-generation professional blazing trails in organizational culture. Tune in to explore what it means to be a first-gen pro, the essential ingredients o...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Alejandra Cardenas, Financial Director at Supermercados Talpa, and Albert Sorto, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at Rudhil Companies, to hear about the role their heritage has played in their car...

For most of us, balancing our career, personal lives, and passions isn't always easy. That's why we sat down with Aysha Abdullatif, VP of Marketing at Spherion, and Kim Hartsock, Managing Partner at Warren Averett, to hear about how they seemingly do it all. Tune in to hear these influential women in business share how they've mastered the art of integration, their thoughts on mentor/mentee relati...