Twins Talk it Up Podcast

We all love to hear stories that can connect and inspire. Some of the most powerful are those that are often born from adversity. You’ve likely heard the expression, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. John Rowa, President of Lemonade Stand joins us to discuss the importance of helping leaders and organizations get their stories out to the world. Lemonade Stand is a full-service digital ma...

Happy New Year! Are you excited about the opportunities and possibilities that await you? Thank you for being a part of our journey in 2022. Thank you for continuing with us in 2023. We discuss some of the victories we’ve had this past year and touch on several expectations for the New Year. We are more than grateful for the amazing guests that have come on the program and look forward to having m...

Organizations understand more now than ever, the value of having flexible, scalable, and cost-effective computing power in the cloud. Reducing IT costs, accelerating innovation and security are just a few of the compelling reasons why they embark on a cloud migration journey. We are fortunate to have our friend Michael Slater, Head of Sales - Channel Marketplace for Sherweb join the program to spe...

Success is often dictated by the message that is presented. Is the message clear, compelling and worth listening to? Timothy Pollard, CEO of Oratium joins the program to share how you can structure the perfect story to obtain extraordinary results. Tim is also the author of two books The Compelling Communicator: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design Mastering the Moment:...

Not everyone can have an identical twin, but you can build a successful business with like-minded thought leaders. We are fortunate to have the Founders of PartnerTap join us to speak about their partnership and how organizations can accelerate growth and revenue from leveraging data sharing. Cassandra Gholston serves as the CEO and is responsible for leading PartnerTap’s strategic vision. Autum G...

Microsoft is one of the largest companies in the world, but does it have to be a daunting task to navigate and find success working with the tech giant? What should we know about their Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI)? We are fortunate to have the leaders of Microsoft’s BPGI join us to speak about their Innovation Tour and what Microsoft is doing to elevate the Black Partner. Raamel Mitchell...

What does the expression ‘game within the game’ mean? How does this apply to both athletes and business professionals alike? It is about making improvements in areas or aspects of their performance outside of the ‘playing field’. It is also about improving and strengthening the mind, as mindset is everything and what often sets apart the best performers. We are thrilled to have a sports psychologi...

You’ve tried coaching and masterminds, but should you consider an accountability partner? As driven leaders, entrepreneurs and executives, we may often find ourselves in need of that extra support to reach our business goals. While these services may at times overlap, we want to state that each is different in design and when understood, can maximize your personal and professional growth. A coach...

Your mindset affects your business and when mastered, can become foundational for incredible success. This is what separates the top sales performers from the pack. We welcome to the program our friend Michael Hammelburger to share what he has learned about having the right mindset for success in sales. Michael is the Founder of Sales Therapy, where he provides training and coaching for profession...

How do you respond to failure? Do you embrace times of failure as opportunities for growth? We are fortunate to have our friend Mark Botros join us for this incredible conversation about reframing failure as well as the importance of growing in our awareness and confidence. Mark is a Principal with Noblis in Washington DC and serves as the Host and Executive Producer of The LIFE WORKS Podcast, whe...

Many entrepreneurs will spend their entire careers in a place where they never venture outside or beyond what they can see or believe that they are capable of achieving. Why is it important to leave your comfort zone and enter a growth zone? How can embracing new experiences and opportunities support your personal and business growth? We welcome Vlad Galant, Founder and President of 911 PC Help to...

Why do we need to continue to have conversations about allyship, sponsorship and mentorship? Why do we need to keep challenging the data behind the diversity of key leadership and C-Suite positions? We must because we are not where we need to be. More voices of color and women need to be in those influential roles. Joining us to speak to this is Susanne Tedrick, a Technical Trainer with Microsoft...

What are some digital marketing best practices you can focus on right now to grow your brand and your business? What trends should you be aware of and how can you integrate technology to reach your target audience? We are fortunate to have join the program, Petia A. Abdur-Razzaaq, a Digital Marketing Strategist and Principal of The Stylista Group. Petia is also a Google trained certified speaker....

There are resources available for business owners, management and executives to support their mental wellness. We welcome our friend Mandy Morris to the program to share how an emphasis on this area can not only lead to a healthier leader, but also to a more profitable and productive organization. Mandy is a therapist, speaker, author, and mental health expert. She is also a co-founder of Mosaic C...

How committed is your organization to driving meaningful change on diversity, equity and inclusion? While many high-performing companies already have DEI programs, not all are experiencing or reaching their stated goals due to a lack of true commitment and focus within the communities they are trying to serve. We are fortunate to have Darrell Booker, a Corporate Affairs Specialist with Microsoft j...

We had an incredible time at the Taylor BigBIG Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and we were fortunate to have an amazing conversation with a power couple within the technology channel partner ecosystem. They are influential leaders who have found a way to have success professionally and personally. This is a special episode with our friends Jay McBain and Michelle Ragusa-McBain. Jay McBain i...

You are likely familiar with or have heard of the term ‘angel investor’, but what about ‘angel employment’? Investing in the dreamer is the focus of angel employment and we are thrilled to have our good friend Gianna Rahmani join us to talk about this concept as well as her soon to be released book entitled, Day Hustle: Receive the Benefits of a Day Job While You Grow Your Side Hustle’. Gianna is...

Have you ever wondered why some of the most successful technology firms have partner programs? What can your organization do to strengthen and provide more resources for your partners? We welcome Samuel Valme Jr, Global Director of Partner Programs & Experience with AvePoint to share his thoughts on partner programs and how software vendors can do a better job enabling communities of IT profes...

In honor of our fellow Howard University alumni, Chadwick Boseman, we wanted to do a special episode on the concept of leaving a legacy. Through his humility, passion and love, Chadwick showed us how to continue in his legacy, and inspired us to consider the legacy we are building and leaving for the next generation. Leaders and business owners should not wait until they are about to retire or mov...

That unhealthy pressure to do it all and to be everything to everyone can be described as Superwoman Syndrome or Superman Complex, and this can lead to frustration and anxiety. Our friend Wendy Elover joins us to speak about how this irrational pursuit of perfection can become exhausting. Wendy is the Owner and Progress Partner at My Dreams in Motion Consulting, and she is the author of the book,...

We all have blinders which can lead toward a reliance upon strengths and minimize focus on areas of weakness. There are just some things that only a fellow business leader will see and understand. This is the value of peer groups, and an investment on this level can be the difference between incremental and exponential growth. We are fortunate to have Dennis O’Connell join us to speak about the im...

Disputes and differences of opinion can lead to tension in the workplace, impacting both performance and productivity. Knowing how to de-escalate conflict is a necessary leadership skill and should not be reserved just for the HR Department. By way of Elite Public Image, our friend Kit Cummings joins the program to shed some light on how to de-escalate tension, conflict and have difficult conversa...

For so many leaders, the charge has been to sacrifice personal well-being for the sake of the overall entity. If you want to see a drastic change within your organization, you might want to start with yourself. Could effective change be accelerated if you simply begin with a focus on the ‘micro you’? We welcome Jim Frawley to the program to speak about the importance of coaching and attention to t...

Here is an adage that might sound familiar, ‘you can learn this the easy way or the hard way, but either way, you are going to learn’. Building an organization can be very rewarding, but it does come with its risks. What resources are available to help guide you through potential challenges and how can you successfully lead your organization from the edge of disaster to a position of success? We a...

Being able to drive more traffic to your website or podcast can translate into incredible growth. This is why so many organizations are looking for creative ways to maximize their search engine optimization (SEO). We have invited our friend Brandon Leibowitz to shed some light on how you can improve your search engine optimization (SEO) and watch your website or program rise the ranks to the top o...