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Government CoinsLearn from a Federal Seasoned Federal Procurement ProfessionalJoin us for an insightful episode of Government Coins as we sit down with Renell N. Roberts, MBA, a seasoned procurement leader with over 15 years of experience in global supply chain operations and procurement strategies. Currently serving as a Senior Procurement Analyst at HUD, Renell plays a key role in category management, supply chain risk mitigation, and strategic sourcing, helping the agency achieve 25% cost reductions while enhancing supplier performance.Don't miss this conversation packed with insider tips for government contractors and procurement professionals! https://www.linkedin.com/in/renell-roberts-mba-5b537822/
2025-02-2140 min
Government CoinsUnderstanding the Role of Lobbyist in Government Contracting with David Clark
Join us as we sit down with David Clark, CEO & Founder of MyGovGuide and Allegiant Strategies Group. A former Airborne Officer and top advisor in Florida’s government, David has led high-impact teams, managed billion-dollar budgets, and tackled complex technology challenges. With expertise in government operations, STEM education, and IT innovation, he brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, strategy, and public service.
Tune in to hear his insights on navigating government, fostering innovation, and building high-performing teams.
Connect with David at: https://www.allegiant360.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclark360/
2025-01-3138 min
Government CoinsMarketing that Helps You Sell to the Government with Stephanie GeigerJoin Stephanie Geiger, CEO and Founder of Geiger Consulting Group, as she brings nearly two decades of expertise in U.S. Public Sector marketing to the mic. In each episode, Stephanie dives into the strategies, stories, and insights that have driven success for technology companies and government contractors. From integrated marketing campaigns to go-to-market strategies, she unpacks the tools and tactics that can help businesses thrive in the unique public sector marketplace.
As a co-founder of Government Marketing University and a seasoned executive with a passion for empowering others, Stephanie has dedicated her career to supporting professionals in the...
2025-01-2431 min
Government CoinsAccessing Capital Before You Need It with Emmyrich VicenteWelcome to our latest episode where we dive deep into the world of accessing capital for your business!
In this episode, we have a special guest, Emmyrich Vicente from PNC Bank, who shares invaluable insights on how to secure funding before you actually need it. Often, businesses find themselves scrambling for finances after winning contracts, but we're here to change that!
**What You’ll Learn:**
- The importance of proactive financial planning
- Strategies to access capital tailored for small, women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses...
2024-10-2545 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with Volusia CountyJoin us for a special live session on government coins featuring Pam, director of purchasing and contracts for Volusia County. With 16 years of public sector experience and a background in retail buying, Pam shares insights on procurement leadership, managing contracts, and building high-performing teams. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on navigating government procurement and balancing career with motherhood!
Connect with Pam Wilsky
PWilsky@volusia.org
volusia.org
2024-10-1829 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Danbury, CTWelcome to our newest episode of the Government Coins podcast! We are excited to have a special guest with us who has dedicated over 38 years of service to the City of Danbury, CT. He began his career in procurement after earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University. He spent his early professional years as a buyer for Perkin-Elmer Corp. and Amphenol Corp. before making a lasting impact in the City of Danbury's Purchasing Department, where he has served for 25 years as the Purchasing Agent.
In addition to his professional achievements, our guest is deeply involved...
2024-10-0427 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Virginia Beach, VAJohn Tigert currently serves as the Assistant Purchasing Manager for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia - the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to his work at the City of Virginia Beach, John also served as the Purchasing Services Manager for Dorchester County, South Carolina, and the Procurement Manager for St. Louis County, Missouri.
John has a Master's degree in Public Administration, and holds the NIGP-CPP, CPPO, and CPPB certifications from NIGP and the UPPCC, respectively. His areas of focus during his public procurement career have been on construction procurement...
2024-09-2728 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with NC Education LotteryDr. Cheryl Sutton has worked for over two decades advocating for the utilization of minority and diverse-owned businesses in the public and private sectors. She has mastered relationship building and uses this skill as a powerful conduit to provide resources and opportunities to minority firms throughout North Carolina.
She is passionate about providing equitable opportunities for diverse firms with the ability and readiness to participate in the evolving marketplace. When she identifies a need, her goal is to find solutions through her mantra, “Make Connections Count”.
Throughout her career, she has left her fingerprint on multiple initiatives helping to supp...
2024-09-2024 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Tempe, ArizonaMeet the Experts: Michael Greene & Lisa Goodman | Procurement Professionals
Join us as we feature two seasoned procurement professionals who are making an impact in the City of Tempe!
Michael Greene, Procurement Administrator for the City of Tempe, has over 30 years of experience working in public sector organizations like the Arizona Department of Transportation and local school districts. With certifications as a C.P.M. and CPPO, Michael is an expert in the field. He holds a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and a Master’s in Public Administration from Arizona State University.
Lisa Goodman, Senior Procurement Officer for th...
2024-09-1335 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Kirkland, WashingtonIn this episode of the Government Coins podcast, we dive into the process of doing business with the City of Kirkland, Washington! Our host, ShaKeia Kegler-Gray, is joined by Jay, the Purchasing Agent for the City of Kirkland, who shares invaluable insights on how small and minority-owned businesses can effectively work with the city.
Jay Gewin is the Purchasing Agent for the City of Kirkland, WA. He has worked for the city for 10 years and serves a population of approximately 92,000. Kirkland recently launched an Equity in Procurement program to engage with minority- and women-owned...
2024-08-3035 min
Government CoinsPartnering with Prime Contractors like Brasfield with Jessica McMahanAs senior supplier diversity manager, Jessica manages Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts to champion inclusion through business opportunities with diverse suppliers and trade contractors. She conducts training and strategy sessions with preconstruction and project teams to establish project proposal strategies and coordinate outreach events. Jessica manages the EQUIP program, which was established in 2019 to provide industry education, meaningful networking, and access to upcoming project opportunities for our database of diverse suppliers and contractors.
Additionally, she facilitates relationships with diverse industry/trade associations, representing the company at professional and community events throughout the region. Beyond our doors, she's on the social re...
2024-08-2338 min
Government CoinsAccessing No Bid Opportunities with William - MicroMarketsWilliam C. Randolph joined the federal government as a contract specialist in 1995 after graduating from college and enlisting in the United States Navy. During his federal career, William reached the highest level of civil service by being selected into the Senior Executive Service in 2009. In August 2016, William retired from the federal government with over 26 years of public service. After retirement, he joined an acquisition consulting firm as a Senior Consultant and Leadership Coach/Facilitator. In 2019, William founded THINK Acquisition, a government contracting firm, focused on increasing the individual and team effectiveness of all participants (government, industry, and academia) in...
2024-08-1641 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Fayetteville, ArkansasLes McGaugh currently serves as the Procurement Director for the City of Fayetteville. Les brings innovation and strategic vision to his role, striving for efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Les is deeply committed to public service and professional development. He serves as the President of both the Arkansas Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (ARNIGP) and the Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association (APFPA), where he advocates for excellence and innovation in governmental practices.
Beyond his professional affiliations, Les is a dedicated spiritual leader, serving as a Pastor in his community. Le...
2024-06-2146 min
Government CoinsThe Prime & Subcontractor Partnership: A Guide to Working with Samet Corp featuring Shante' StewartShante’ is the catalyst for positive change consistently paving the way for success among diverse businesses in the construction sector partnering with Samet. With a decade-long tenure as an educator in the Durham public school system Shante’ passion for empowerment and palpable in every endeavor. Leveraging her teaching background, she infuses projects with a drive to up with other strategically guiding teams to meet MWE bid criteria and exceed HUB/MWBE goals, thereby nurturing growth within their teams and resumes alike. Drawing upon her intense project management, Shante's empathetically navigates the challenges faced by minority firms throughout the bidding proc...
2024-06-1422 min
Government CoinsSmall Dollar Deals and Networking Tips for Small Businesses with Nita PianoNita Piano is a creative entrepreneur, she started her professional journey as a church musician at age 12, igniting her passion for music and prompting her to share it through piano instruction. Transitioning to the business domain in 2017, she boldly presented her services to government entities, later pivoting to support small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Today, as the visionary founder and CEO of a distinguished creative program and project management agency called Bold Growth Agency, Nita spearheads projects that focus on minority contract recruitment, business development, project management, vendor development, and business inclusion programming. Her commitment to fostering diversity a...
2024-05-3151 min
Government CoinsNavigating Government Procurement with Shene ComodoreShenê Commodore is a known figure in the contract management field for her expertise and dedication in formulating winning strategies for businesses navigating the complexities of government contracts. As the Founder and CEO of Commodore Consulting, LLC, she has been at the forefront of guiding organizations toward success in government procurement for 35 years. From her tenure as a government buyer across diverse sectors including healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction projects, to her role as a contractor, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics of government contracting from various industries.
Drawing from this extensive background, Ms. Commodore leverages h...
2024-05-1737 min
Government CoinsTrucking Meets Government Contracting with Melanie Patterson
Melanie Patterson is the founder and CEO of Team Integrity Empire-Team Integrity Knowledge Center and Integrity Global Logistics. She is birth from the Chicago landscape and has turned her pain into purpose. From alternative school to an advanced Master's degree in Emergency Room Nursing she has showcased her leadership as an innovative businesswoman.
From mentoring over 200 students to a $2.5M Government contract in transportation she is bound for the greatest impact on other minority women.
https://www.teamintegrityknowledgecenter.com/
https://www.integritygloballogistics.com/
2024-05-1049 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority (RDU)
In this episode, Thiané D. Carter, Director of Small Business Programs at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority (RDU), discusses her experience in managing and implementing programs that ensure equal opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the airport contracting process. Ms. Carter has over a decade of experience in DBE/ACDBE program development and administration and will share her insights on navigating these programs for contracting success.
https://www.rdu.com/
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2024-03-2116 min
Government CoinsCalling All Small Diverse Businesses in the City of St. Petersburg, FL with Kourey Hendryx-BellKourey is a seasoned professional, distinguished by her passion for creating opportunities and fostering inclusion in procurement and supply management. She currently serves as the manager of the Office of Supplier Diversity at the City of St. Petersburg, where she leads a dynamic team of professionals and where she is championing change in procurement processes and policies centered around workforce development, wages, and small and diverse business communities. Armed with a background in interdisciplinary studies and law, she possesses a distinctive perspective that fuels her prowess in process implementation, program development, and compliance.
Throughout her career, Kourey has been...
2024-03-1534 min
Government CoinsUnderstanding the Role of PCR at the SBA with Jessica GaskinsJoin us this Thursday featuring Jessica Gaskins, a seasoned professional supporting the SBA Office of Government Contracting Area III in Atlanta, GA. With extensive experience as a Procurement Center Representative (PCR), Jessica's journey began in 2009 with the Army Contracting Command before transitioning to SBA in 2019.
She has demonstrated versatility, having served as a PCR and later as a Size Specialist. Jessica briefly explored a role as a Contracting Officer Representative at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, showcasing her international experience before returning to SBA in 2023.
Her academic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State Un...
2024-03-0128 min
Government CoinsSelling Your Products & Services to Homeland Security with Darlene BullockJoin us in this insightful interview with E. Darlene Bullock, Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). With over 27 years of experience in procurement, federal assistance, and acquisitions management, Ms. Bullock brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
Prior to her current position, Ms. Bullock served as a Division Director and Contracting Officer in the DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), overseeing billions of dollars in procurement annually. Notably, she led the award process for the first DHS-wide Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) Indefinite Delivery...
2024-02-1653 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the Dallas ISD: Diversity is Our BusinessWelcome to Government Coins podcast, the podcast designed to dismantle entry barriers by educating the small business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape.
In this episode, we will delve into the initiatives driving inclusion and opportunity within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) through its Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program. Join us as we explore how DISD is fostering an environment where diversity isn't just celebrated but actively cultivated in its contracting and purchasing endeavors.
We'll highlight the various facets of DISD's M/WBE Program, from providing equal...
2024-02-0949 min
Money Talk With TiffA Special 300th Episode Featuring Messages from YOU | Ep. 300Welcome to a special episode of Money Talk with Tiff! In this milestone 300th episode, host Tiffany Grant celebrates by sharing touching messages from listeners and colleagues, expressing gratitude for the meaningful impact of her podcast. From heartfelt congratulations to personal anecdotes, this episode is a testament to the positive influence of financial education. Join us as we reflect on the journey of Money Talk with Tiff and look forward to the future. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into this heartwarming celebration of community, shared knowledge, and lasting connections.Connect with...
2024-02-0613 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the University of FloridaDwan Courtney is the Director of UF Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), which promotes and facilitates the use of small and diverse businesses by UF departments and academic units. Through collaborative relationships with the campus, the local community, agencies, and business leaders, she develops programs and services aimed at encouraging and supporting small business participation in university procurement opportunities.
Prior to returning to the institution, Dwan was the Small Business Program Coordinator at the City of Gainesville. Proceeding this position, Dwan was the Marketing and Communications Specialist in Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations, in which she was instrumental in...
2024-02-0248 min
Government CoinsMastering the City: A Guide to Doing Business with Houston Government with Porscha JacksonIn this episode meet Dr. PJ – Porscha Jackson, PhD – a powerhouse in Houston’s small business ecosystem!
As the Business Development Manager at the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity (OBO), she's not just managing programs; she's the secret sauce for small businesses hungry for success. Picture her as a go-to mentor, helping entrepreneurs navigate the business labyrinth and representing OBO with flair at community events. Beyond her city role, Dr. PJ is an author, penning "Pursuing Legacy" and contributing her brilliance to academic texts and anthologies. With a heart for the underdog, she's not just a professional rockst...
2024-01-2646 min
Government CoinsHow does the City of Charlotte’s Business Inclusion Office Supports Small BusinessesMichele Torres is the Business Inclusion Manager for the Charlotte Business Inclusion Office, City of Charlotte. Michele provides operational leadership to the Office of CBI, inclusive of office management, budget operations, coordinating outreach events, and serving internal and external committees. In addition, Michele is tasked with planning and coordinating programs and activities overseeing development, compliance, and reporting.
Before entering her current role, Michele was the Business Diversity Programs Manager, and later, Office of Civil Rights Manager at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for seven years. In her role at the Airport, Michele was responsible for administering the Charlotte Business Inclusion...
2024-01-1936 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Rochester, NY: Navigating MWBE Success with Shemeka DavisShemeka Davis is an MWBE Analyst in transition to become the MWBE Officer for the City of Rochester effective January 15th, 2023. As the MWBE Analyst supporting the MWBE Officer, Shemeka processes the MWBE plans for public works construction, professional services, as well as commodities goods and services. Shemeka gathers and reports all MWBE participation for the City of Rochester. To maintain meeting the MWBE goals, Shemeka's work provides technical assistance to certified MWBE firms to ensure equitable access to contracting opportunities. Business owner who wish to apply for the MWBE certification can contact Shemeka to receive assistance.
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2023-12-1634 min
Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Gainesville, FL: Insider Tips from Sylvia Warren & Faylene Welcome
Sylvia Warren, a native Floridian, is a graduate of St. John’s River State College where she received a degree in Business Administration and Management, Santa Fe College where she received a BAS Degree in Organizational Management, and Saint Leo University where she received her MBA. She is also currently a 2023 doctoral candidate.
She began her career in the Finance industry, where she gained over nine years of experience. For several years, she served in a supervisory capacity.
Sylvia Warren has been employed with the City of Gainesville, Office of Equity & Inclusion, since 2011, where she serves as th...
2023-12-0847 min
Government CoinsEmpowering Small Businesses with the City & County of Denver, CO with Adrina GibsonAdrina Gibson joined the City and County of Denver’s Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) in 2019 serving as the Chief Officer of the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO). In this role, she leads DSBO’s key program areas: Certification, Business Utilization, Contract Compliance, Forensic/Investigation, Strategic Development, and Community Engagement/Outreach programs. Fostering a more equitable playing field on public contracts, DSBO encourages and advocates for the utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses on construction projects, professional services projects, and for the procurement of goods and services, as well as local concessionaire opportunities.
Gibson leads a dynamic and...
2023-11-171h 04Government CoinsDoing Business with the City of Fort Worth: Everything you Need to Know
Sky Williams, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Sky is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in municipal government. She's not your
average professional; Sky is a visionary leader and change catalyst, known for her exceptional skills and dedication to fostering equity and diversity. Sky's journey is marked by a strong educational foundation, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration. Her technical prowess is unmatched, encompassing a wide range of tools, including Excel, Hyperion, and IBM Blueworks. Sky excels in data analysis, project management, and program design...
2023-10-2050 min
Government CoinsA Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Government Contracts Are Won and Lost with Kevin JenningsIn this week's episode, we will be guested by Kevin Jennings, founder and CEO of Government Cheese.
Kevin Jennings embodies resilience and determination. After facing a complete loss in the 2008 crash, he fought back, carving a niche in real estate and construction, and generating over $350 million in revenue. His tenacity led him to secure significant government contracts and a 10-year Super Bowl deal, with his achievements spotlighted by Rolling Stones Magazine. In 2017, Kevin sold one of his companies to a private equity firm. There, he masterminded acquisitions and mergers exceeding $100 million. Kevin’s story is a compelling testament to th...
2023-10-0645 min
Breaking Barriers, Building a Hire GroundBreaking Barriers, Building a Hire Ground – Episode 144: Government Contracting 101 with Shakeia Kegler“Your network is your net worth.” – Shakeia Kegler
Shakeia Kegler is the Founder & CEO of GovLia, a company that helps state and local government agencies effortlessly implement and manage supplier diversity programs. Their goal is to expedite supplier diversity efforts without the traditional, time-consuming, paper-based processes. Before founding GovLia, Shakeia served for five years in the Navy as Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 2nd Class. Following her career in the military, Shakeia also worked as a specialist in the government contracting department. The opportunity led to starting GovLia in 2017.
Shakeia joins us to discuss how GovLia helps...
2023-07-2535 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 15 - Doing Business with the City of Deerfield-Beach, FlBogdan Avasiloae is a Purchasing Manager at the City of Deerfield-beach Florida. He is working with and under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for highly specialized, professional administrative and supervisory work to oversee and unify the City's purchasing and contract administration functions; serves as the City's central point of contact regarding the purchase of contracts for commodities, goods, and services for the City departments and outside agencies; responsible to monitor and ensure the City's consistency and legal compliance with procurement policies, procedures and methods, and requirements of federal, state, and local laws.
Bogdan...
2023-07-2131 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 14 - Doing Business with the City of PlantationCharles Spencer is the Procurement Director for the City of Plantation. He has been working in the Public Procurement/Purchasing profession for the past twenty-three (23) years. He is a Florida Certified Contract Manager and a Florida Certified Contract Negotiator, Certified Public Procurement Associate, and a Certified Public Procurement Professional.
Charles Spencer is an active member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP, and the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO). He holds numerous certificates relating to the Procurement profession and is
always actively seeking to broaden his knowledge by continuing his...
2023-07-1431 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 13 - Doing Business with the City of Fort LauderdaleMr. Marcos possesses close to 30 years of public procurement professional experience, with 25 years at the executive/managerial level. He is known to be a transformational organizational leader, a subject matter expert in his profession, and recognized for his leadership in attaining organizational excellence in procurement. Throughout his career, he has implemented new technologies and software programs; re-engineered business practices; mentored employees and changed the organizational culture by encouraging employees to be innovators and forward-thinking; drafted laws, policies, and procedures all in an effort to achieve best practices and high performance in the various organizations he has worked for.
2023-06-3037 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 12 - Doing Business with the City of West Palm BeachSandra Hammerstein is the SBE M/WBE Programs Compliance Officer for the City of West
Palm Beach. She is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the
communications and procurement fields. Hammerstein has had extensive experience in
community outreach and education, public relations, and communication strategies to reach
diverse audiences.
Learn more about the City of West Palm Beach and the work they do:
https://www.wpb.org/
2023-06-2236 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 11 - Doing Business with the City of Miramar Fl
Natalie Richmond
Assistant Director of Procurement
Learn more about the City of Miramar and the work they do:
https://www.miramarfl.gov/
2023-06-1649 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 10 - Understanding the Importance of Disparity Studies for Small businesses / Colette HoltColette Holt represents public agencies and private firms on issues related to civil rights, public contracting, and affirmative action. She has broad experience in conducting defensible disparity studies, expert witness consulting and testimony, drafting legislation and policies, designing programs, managing initiatives, defending affirmative action programs, and counseling private firms on compliance with diversity requirements. Ms. Holt serves as General Counsel to the American Contract Compliance Association and is an author and frequent media commentator on these issues.
Ms. Holt received her B.A. in Philosophy from Yale University and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School...
2023-06-021h 04
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 9 - Understanding how sponsorships work with Enovia BradfordLeveraging entrepreneurial vision and drive, Enovia Bedford thrives in startup and early-stage environments, working to drive profitable growth by coordinating clients with industry-leading companies, partners, and sponsors. Her experience encompasses diverse industries, with a special talent for marketing, p.r., social media branding, event planning, and relationship building. Enovia prides herself on developing and implementing engaging and impactful influencer programs, workshops, and campaigns. Originally from New York, Enovia moved to North Carolina in 2015 where she became the Marketing Director for a restaurant group and Co-Founded BLKTECHCLT, the first community for black entrepreneurs and technologists in Charlotte, NC which was a...
2023-05-261h 06
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 8 - Winning PROFITABLE Federal contracts with Kizzy ParksDr. Kizzy M. Parks is the President of GovCon WinnersTM
As a kid, she cleaned golf balls located in an alley behind her friend's house and them through a fence to golfers. She used the money to buy FUNYUNS® and Nutty Bars.
Today, she owns and operates multiple businesses and has over $60 million in federal government contract awards. She’s been featured in Entrepreneur® Magazine has a successful YouTube Channel and served on the National Guard (NG) Joint Diversity Executive Council (JDEC). Through GovCon WinnersTM her coaching clients have won over $3 million in federal government contracts in less than 6 mont...
2023-05-191h 08
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 7 -Doing Business with the City of Palm Beach Gardens
Km! Ra was born in Jamaica. Previously he worked with the State Department, Immigration and naturalization service, the Department of Homeland Security, and Miami-Dade County. And currently the Purchasing & Contracts Director at the City of Palm Beach Gardens since 2012.
Km! enjoys playing classical piano, among other things.
Learn more about the City of Palm Beach Gardens and the work they do:
https://www.pbgfl.com/
2023-05-1233 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 6 - Doing Business with Corporations with Danie Spikes
“Everything I do is in service of others. Every single thing I do, I was born to do.”
Danie Spikes is a certified professional relationship coach, public speaker, and award-winning businesswoman. As CEO of Beloved Inc., Danie approaches every business and project as an opportunity to fulfill the basic needs and desires most humans share: self-love, fulfilling relationships, confidence, and healing.
This approach has led her to create a number of businesses. BeLoved Box, a fragrance house and body care brand she leads with her husband, Stephen, started with an all-natural home remedy for his eczema, and can now be fou...
2023-04-2754 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 5 - Researcher/Social & Behavioral Scientist received $349,000 in gov. grants her first year of business
Dr. Lauren Josephs is a Social/Behavioral Scientist and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Visionary Vanguard Group, Inc. –a consulting firm which uses research, evaluation, training & technical assistance to help organizations eliminate disparities and achieve equitable outcomes. Her work has been done on the national level for both private corporations and governmental entities.
In previous roles, she was a Health Disparities Researcher at the Center for Health Futures at Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) where she was responsible for research, and evaluation of culturally appropriate community initiatives designed to improve the health of underserved, underinsured, and minority populations. Dr...
2023-03-2437 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 4 - Tapping into local federal resources to get more government contracts with Althea HarrisAlthea A. Harris has been helping businesses her entire federal career which began in 1993 at the U.S. Department of Commerce with the late Secretary Ronald H. Brown; there, she traveled worldwide in support of small and medium-sized exporters.
Then she helped small business owners compete for federal contracts while at the U.S. General Services Administration in the Office of Enterprise Development. Having held several positions within the SBA office in Miami since 1999, Althea now serves as the Deputy District Director overseeing a staff that implements SBA’s mission throughout the District’s 24-county territory and advoca...
2023-03-101h 11
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 3 - Earn Big in Construction with Government Contracts with Dudly Etienne-HarvardMrs. Dudly Etienne-Harvard is the President of Dudly’s Professional Services (DPS). DPS is a certified small and woman-owned business within the tri-county areas in South Florida and Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Etienne-Harvard has been providing Community Engagement, Project Control, Technical Services, and Project Administrative and Small Business Support within the construction industry since 2010. Mrs. Etienne-Harvard's expertise spans both individuals as well as organizations. Mrs. Etienne-Harvard earned her B.A. in Construction Engineering Technology from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to starting her business, Mrs. Etienne-Harvard held several positions in Commercial Construction with an emphasis on Ed...
2023-02-2450 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 2 - Doing Business with DHS- Office of Procurement OperationsMs. Tisha Blue-Warren is currently the Industry Liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). Her role as the Industry Liaison is to interface with the industry, to the maximum extent practicable, to increase awareness of OPO initiatives and priorities and to provide insight on how to do business with DHS.
By trade, Tisha is a seasoned acquisition professional, a contracting officer with over 20 years of experience, and over 10 years of leading people, leading change with a results-driven approach to government contracting and procurement. Previously, she served as an Associate Director for OP...
2023-01-2744 min
Government CoinsSeason 4 | Ep. 1 - What is a Shareable Contract with Mariel ReedMariel Reed is co-founder and CEO of Pavilion, a venture-backed marketplace for state and local public procurement. Pavilion enables public servants to save time and money by purchasing from suppliers that have been pre-qualified by other public entities, and helps reduce the cost of selling into the $2T state and local public sector for businesses.
Before founding Pavilion, Mariel served at the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, where she worked on two of the greatest challenges and opportunities for local governments: procurement and talent, and was an early employee at Coursera, an education technology startup.
Follow...
2023-01-2033 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 17 - Government Contracting Assistance From Start to Finish with Tan WilsonEntellect is a full life-cycle Business Development boutique company that works with companies to help scale their current processes and resources. Our cadre of experts helps companies scale up by augmenting their current resources and elevating their marketplace status to make them more competitive. In addition, we offer tailored solutions to expand a company’s capabilities and efficiently support enduring success.
Entellect has aided dozens of businesses in understanding the federal procurement landscape, navigating the competitive terrain, and winning contracts totaling more than $150B in value. We employ government contracting thought-leaders, individuals who share their knowledge with thei...
2022-12-0257 min
Government CoinsSeason 3| EP. 16 - How I Won my Janitorial Contract & the Lessons Learned Since With Jakayla LeathersJakayla Leathers is an entrepreneur, mom of 3, and the owner of Transform Floor Care & JS LLC. Transform is a DBE WOSB Facilities Maintenance firm that provides flooring solutions, installations, maintenance, janitorial services, and more.
Jakayla’s journey with the government included mistakes and lessons that she and her partner ultimately used as a stepping stone to their success. With lots of commitment, Jakayla went on to win her first Subcontract with a Military Housing Company and a 7 Figure Contract within her home state of SC.
She now continues to grow her company while also helping others...
2022-11-2439 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 15 - Startups, Impact & Government Contracting with Zach BerkeZach Berke, Founder & Managing Partner at Exygy
Zach oversees Exygy's strategy, design, and engineering work. He serves as the Account Manager for clients such as Children’s Council, CARE, REDF, Benetech, and the SF Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. Zach founded Exygy in 2004 with a vision: innovation and technology will accelerate progressive social change. This vision led Zach to build Exygy, the market-leading innovation agency in the for-purpose sector. Zach wrote his first line of code at age six, designed his first website at 12, co-founded a non-profit at 18, graduated with High Honors at 22, completed his...
2022-11-1745 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 14 - Doing Business with the Department of the InteriorColleen Finnegan is the Executive Director for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). She is responsible for oversight of programs that promote small business participation in DOI procurements, with special emphasis on socio-economic programs including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones).
Ms. Finnegan began her federal career at the Department of Interior in 2007, at the Minerals Management Service. Originally overseeing the management and use of offshore sediment resources for coastal restoration and resi...
2022-11-1132 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 13 - Doing Business with the City of Banning CANicole Jews grew up and currently lives in the small city of Rialto, California. Nicole has been in the field of Purchasing for over 15 years. She started her career as a part-time clerical aide with the City of Rialto, moved on to a non-profit as an Accounting Assistant, then worked at the San Bernardino International Airport as a Purchasing Supervisor.
To gain additional contract background Nicole worked for Transportation Corridor Agency, which operates the toll roads, then moved on to OmniTrans, the largest bus transportation agency in San Bernardino. She finally worked her way to her current po...
2022-11-0327 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 12 - Connecting with your Regional and District SBA Offices with Allen ThomasAllen Thomas Regional Administrator Southeast Region As Region IV Administrator, Allen Thomas will oversee SBA programs, offices, and operations in the SBA’s Southeast region, serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Mr. Thomas is a former three-term mayor, businessman, entrepreneur, and leader in public and private enterprise. As mayor of Greenville, one of North Carolina's largest cities, Mr. Thomas led the post-recession recovery, rapid expansion, and robust economic growth, better connecting the city and region. He was recognized by the White House during the Obama-Biden Administration for community engagement in law enfo...
2022-10-2830 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 11 - Strategies to Winning State & Local Government Contracts w/ Al GordonAl Gordon serves as CEO of National Strategies (NSI).
Since he founded the firm in 1996, Al has helped companies successfully navigate the complexities of legislative, regulatory, and procurement issues in the state and local government market.
Under his leadership, NSI has helped generate over $33 billion in new revenue, as well as executed dozens of successful legislative and regulatory programs, for its clients. The key to NSI’s success is Al’s strategic approach to the government market.
Al has a proven ability to transform clients’ businesses based on an approach rooted in NSI’s extensive...
2022-10-1434 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 10 - Doing Business with Broward County, FLSandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small BusinessDevelopment (OESBD) since June 2013. In alignment with OESBD’s mission to stimulate economic development, Mr. McDonald is committed to supporting the growth and development of small businesses in Broward County, which are a great asset to our local economy.
Mr. McDonald also serves as Broward’s designated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) and works to support the County’s commitment to the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs that OESBD administers along with the County’...
2022-10-0749 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 9 - Types of Small & Diverse Business CertificationsLiz Whitehead, CEO, 12PointFive
Co-Mastermind, Diversity Masterminds®
Liz Whitehead is the CEO of 12PointFive, a business development consultancy that specializes in building business development strategies so that diverse business owners can leverage certification and ultimately win new business. She supports her clients in reaching their goals through facilitation, consulting, and one-on-one coaching.
Recognizing that diverse businesses need a program to give them the information they need when they need it, and in a way that drives them to take action, Liz co-founded Diversity Masterminds® with Heather Cox. Diversity Masterminds® is an online curriculum foc...
2022-09-2934 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 8 - Government Contracting Podcasts Unite!One of the biggest challenges Government Contractors face is selling their services to the Federal Government. In a market worth billions, competition is high and the sales cycle is long. Small Businesses must be smart about how to spend their time and resources and arm themselves with information that can help them win more at a lower cost.
Often, companies feel they don’t have enough information to make sales decisions, although the Federal Government makes more information available to the public than any other industry! So, why does it feel sometimes like we’re left in the da...
2022-09-2233 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 7 - Doing Business with Pinellas County with Corey McCasterCorey McCaster is the Director of the Office of Small Business and Supplier Diversity at Pinellas County Economic Development. There he leads one of the top Small Business Development Centers in the State and a rapidly expanding Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program that connects small business owners to more than $500,000,000 in government contracting opportunities annually.
The SBE Program includes a sheltered market created for qualified vendors that allows small businesses to place bids for County purchases from $5,000 up to $100,000. In addition, small business participation in the program is required for all Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Consultants...
2022-09-1639 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 6 - "What is a bid protest?" with Lisette Washington from DentonsLisette Washington is a member of Dentons’ US Government Contracts Practice, where she provides legal services to companies that maintain business with federal and state government agencies. Lisette’s legal practice focuses primarily on government contract counseling and litigation, and her work includes prime and subcontract disputes, bid protests, contract and regulatory compliance, investigations, cost issues, and terminations.
Prior to joining the Firm, Lisette worked as government contracts attorney at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters in Washington, DC, where she advised senior-level government officials on acquisition strategy and policy, challenges to contract awards, contract claims, acquis...
2022-09-0952 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 5 - "I never see opportunities for companies like mine" with Judy BradtJudy Bradt, CEO of Summit Insight, brings over 34 years as an expert not just in Federal contracting but also in the biggest challenge so many GovCons face on their road to their goals: how to build the relationships that we need to succeed with Federal buyers. As consultant, speaker, and author, she’s helped thousands of established businesses – small, mid-tier and large -- find their fast track to success in the Federal arena.
Her proprietary Players and Layers Methodology to get in front of the right federal buyers...and to win over $200 million dollars in federal business. She w...
2022-09-0257 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 4 - Doing Business with the Department of Education with Calvin MitchellCalvin J. Mitchell Jr, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) In 2020, Calvin J. Mitchell Jr. joined the U.S. Department of Education leadership team as the Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). As Director, implementing policies and initiatives throughout the Department to ensure that all socioeconomic categories of small businesses are afforded opportunities to compete for contracts.
Prior to the OSDBU, Mr. Mitchell was the Deputy Director of Contracts and Acquisitions Management (CAM). As CAM Deputy Director, in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, he was responsible for ov...
2022-08-2639 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 3 - From Military Officer to Government Contractor with Sheena ParkerSheena Parker is the Founder & CEO of 4SYT Industries, a Facility Support Services government contracting company providing janitorial, flooring, pressure washing, painting, landscaping, real estate services, and more; to the federal and local government, as well as corporate agencies. Sheena founded 4SYT Industries after working as a Real Estate investor, Acquisitions Manager and Wholesaler for over 5 years. She found an avenue that would bridge the gap between real estate and facility maintenance to government, local and corporate entities by providing value in three ways –
* Understanding clients' wants and predicting their needs
* Bringing craftsmanship and aesthetic pride...
2022-08-1947 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 2 - Doing Business with the City of Tampa with Gregory SpearmanGregory K. Spearman is a native of Glenwood, GA, and received his B. S. Degree from Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia, a Master’s Degree from Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, and his M.P.H. degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. He worked for the Houston- Galveston Area Council of Governments as a Healthcare Consultant and then as a Purchasing Planner for the Agency’s Cooperative Purchasing Program where he served as Program Administrator for the Cooperative Purchasing Program for four years. He served as Director of Purchasing for the City...
2022-08-1241 min
Government CoinsSeason 3 | EP. 1 - We're Back: Season 3 Kick Off + Community UpdatesMore About Government Coins:
Government Coins is a podcast hosted by ShaKeia Kegler the founder of GovLia.
Government Coins is a brand new podcast focusing on— increasing small and minority-owned business participation in government contracting! Our goal is to dismantle barriers of entry by educating the small minority business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape. Unlike traditional outreach events and tradeshows, our podcast will allow us to connect with a wider range of small businesses both locally and nationally.
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2022-08-0520 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 15 - Protecting taxpayer dollars with DCAA: What should small businesses know with Joseph GregerJoseph Greger
Small Business Program Manager
Mr. Greger is the Small Business Program Manager and is located at DCAA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this capacity, he serves as the program manager and audit expert for the small business program with responsibility to provide assistance, consultation and internal control with regard to audit requirements and their application to small business.
Mr. Greger graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelors in Accounting. He began his DCAA career as an Auditor at the Herndon Br...
2022-05-2639 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 14 - Nancy Allen of WBEC Florida Shares the Benefits of Women-Owned Business CertificationsNancy has over 30 years of experience helping small business owners at all stages of growth. As President and CEO of the WBDC of Florida, Nancy manages and leads an incredible team of staff, sponsors, partners, and women business leaders who are dedicated to certifying, connecting, and championing women in business. She is committed to promoting women- owned businesses and furthering The Council’s mission to certify, connect and champion women in business. Nancy’s personal motto is Connections, Creativity, and Courage in all endeavors. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS, 1...
2022-05-1936 min
Government CoinsSeason 2| EP. 13 - Dr. Zamora Olin has helped businesses win $7B in government contractsDr. Zamora Crawford Olin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Crawford Olin, LLC. As the CEO of Crawford Olin, Dr. Olin has worked with small-medium-sized business to create viable business development strategies and sustainable growth solutions to increase their sales and competitive positioning in the federal marketplace. With over 20 years of experience in federal contracting and procurement, her strong desire to help small businesses build and scale their companies through government contracts served as the fuel to start this company. Since its founding in 2014, Dr. Olin has helped her clients win nearly $7.0 Billion in federal contracts. Dr. Olin began...
2022-05-1353 min
Government CoinsSeason 2| EP. 12 - How a Digital Ads Agency Won one of the Largest Contracts in the City of DetroitOne of the remarkable takeaways from the journey of 26-year-old Akil Alvin is that he began to achieve his dreams as he grew up — not when. From creating programming that revitalized his local library at 7 years old, to getting himself a job on the UniverSoul Circus marketing team at age 10, Akil tapped into his calling at a young age. It was a surprise to no one when, at 18, he launched his own company and took his place among the 3% of Black men who serve as the faces and founders of ad agencies throughout this country. It’s clear the mill...
2022-04-2152 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 11 - Building Partnerships through Organizations with Nicole CoberNicole "Nic" Cober, Esquire is the Principal Managing Partner of Cober Johnson & Romney, an award-winning legal & business consulting firm and CJR Development, a real estate development and advisory firm. For nearly two decades, Nic has been an entrepreneur and advocate for the small business community. She is an executive coach & business strategist who specializes in developing management, legal, & branding strategies for leaders in the business world. Her podcast, CEOs & Soul Talk, is produced at the National Press Club.
Nic Cober, Esquire also served as a councilmember of the National Women’s Business Council, a bipartisan council that advi...
2022-04-1550 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 10 - Writing Winning Proposals for Government Contracts with Caryn Kent DeanCaryn Kent Dean, MLIS, CP APMP, CEO of Once Upon an RFP, founded Once Upon an RFP in 2018 after more than 20 years as a Proposal Professional. She and her team consistently create order from chaos, working with B2B and B2Governemnt businesses to stabilize and grow.
Caryn is passionate about connecting other professionals and businesses with opportunity, which has led to the development of new offerings in the form of RFP Bootcamp and SMB Toolkit.
Follow Once Upon an RFP on Instagram for all tips and gems about her experience in #GovCon: @onceuponanrfp
L...
2022-04-0745 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 9 - How to leverage your Veteran-, Women-, Minority-owned certification with LaurieLaurie Sayles is author, change agent, thought leader, and President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions (CivilityMS), a professional consulting services firm working within the Government and Commercial space. CivilityMS is a certified Small Business Administration 8(a), Women-Owned, and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Greenbelt, MD.
Laurie has become an outspoken advocate for Veteran’s as she has served on four Small Business Committee Hearings in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives regarding Veteran Entrepreneurship Training, SBA Reauthorization, and parity within the statuses. Along with company being awarded Washington Business Journal “2020 Veterans in Bu...
2022-04-0151 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 8 - Working with Department of Homeland Security for Small Businesses with Darlene BullockE. Darlene Bullock serves as the Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Ms. Bullock has over 27 years of experience in procurement, federal assistance, and acquisitions management. Before joining the OSDBU in January 2011, Ms. Bullock was a Division Director and Contracting Officer in the DHS, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). OPO is one of the largest procurement divisions in DHS obligating about $4 - 4.5 billion a year. Her division was responsible for supporting the Office of the Secretary and other high-visibility offices at DHS Headquarters.
Ms. Bullock ov...
2022-03-181h 25
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 7 - Doing Business with the U.S. Agency for International Development USAID with Matthew JohnsonMatthew Johnson is the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Industry Liaison and Communications Director for the Office of Acquisition and Assistance. In this role he helps to connect and engage with organizations around doing business with USAID. He has led a number of initiatives in support of these efforts, including the creation of WorkwithUSAID.org, the Agency’s live-feed Business Forecast, and the New Partnerships Initiative.
He has been with USAID since 2008. Prior to joining USAID, he served as the Director of Presidential Personal Correspondence and the Deputy Director of Presidential Writers at the White...
2022-03-111h 14
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 6 - How to Market your Business to the Government with Derek SampsonDerek Sampson is the founder and lead Contract Specialist at LiaiCon, a service-disabled veteran-owned company that provides cradle-to-grave acquisition support to small businesses. As an Air Force veteran and former Contracting Officer, Derek uses his expertise to help small businesses owners navigate the complex world of federal contracting. Derek teaches individuals how to find, compete for, and win federal contracts through his flagship course, Federal Contracting Blueprint for Small Businesses.
He currently supports federal agencies and contractors as an Acquisition Analyst and Technical Writer. Derek is also the owner of a Dream Vacations franchise. He specializes in cr...
2022-02-2548 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 5 - NASA: Opportunities for Underrepresented Communities! with Richard MannMr. Mann joined the NASA HQ Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) as a Small Business Program Manager in March 2009. Currently, Mr. Mann is the Program Manager for Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, the NASA Shared Services Center, and the NASA Management Office for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
He also has OSBP responsibility for small business prime and subcontracting goaling and metrics (FPDS-NG and eSRS). From 2003–2009, Mr. Mann worked in various roles at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, including Contracting Officer, Procurement Analyst, and Small Business Specialist. He has also been a Contr...
2022-02-1844 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 4 - Tips for Selling to the Local Government Agencies with Thao Jones - HillFor this episode, we will be interviewing Thao Jones-Hill a govtech executive with 22 years of experience leading cloud-based software companies and projects at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local levels. For 10 years, Thao was a member of the founding executive team for Granicus, growing it to become one of the leading local government cloud-based software companies today.
During his tenure there, he led their highest-profile project implementations, including the U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate, the Tennessee Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He has led engineering teams, customer support teams, hosting infrastructure te...
2022-02-111h 02
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 3 - Creating Autonomous Unmanned Systems with David BeckMr. David Beck is the founder of HUB Venture Partners and Autonomous Directive Ventures also leads a team of engineers in the Government sector in autonomous unmanned systems development. He is an expert in systems engineering and human centered autonomous and smart-city autonomous systems.
Contact David: david@autondir.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckmba/
2022-02-0447 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 2 - Learn How The Government Innovates Through SBIR & STTR Programs with Jennifer ShiehIn this episode, we will be interviewing Dr. Jennifer Shieh, Chief Scientist and Program Manager Office of Innovation and Technology Office of Investment and Innovation U.S. Small Business Administration. She advances technology commercialization through the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs, building partnerships and coordinating policy across the 11 participating Federal agencies.
She served as the Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), where she led national efforts to improve the transfer of federally-funded technologies from lab-to-market, advance Federal agency coordination on R&D in...
2022-01-2837 min
Government CoinsSeason 2 | EP. 1 - Welcome Back - Introducing The New Host of Government CoinsMore About Government Coins: Government Coins is a podcast hosted by ShaKeia the founder of GovLia, Christlie the founder of Christlie G Consulting & Hamza Sabree the founder of Global Connects. Government Coins is a podcast focusing on— increasing small and minority owned business participation in government contracting! Our goal is to dismantle barriers of entry by educating the small minority business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape. Unlike traditional outreach events and tradeshows, our podcast will allow us to connect with a wider range of small businesses both locally and nat...
2022-01-2137 min
Truck N’ Hustle#54 Shakeia Kegler “How To Win Government Contracts in 2020” With GovliaShakeia Kegler is Navy-Vet and Multi-prenuer who found her calling in government contracting. She is the founder of GovLia, an all-in-one tech platform that connects small disadvantaged businesses with government contracting opportunities. In this podcast, we talk about Shakeia’s journey from military to tech founder. Follow Shakeia on Instagram @shakeiakegler and at @GovLia for more government contracting insights. If you are a small disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) looking for government contracting opportunities, make sure you sign up to the GovLia platform at www.GovLia.com now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/message Support th...
2021-12-221h 17
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 12 - Understanding Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts w/ Ebony SmithIn this episode, we will be interviewing Ebony Smith, the founder of Ebenum Equation. Ebony is a leadership development expert with a passion for creating forward-thinking leaders. After 20 years of risk management experience in the Fortune 100 (Sunoco, BP, and World Fuel Services), her full-spectrum-lens view of leadership has empowered her to help individuals hone their goals and reach their full potential.
Ebony has worked in operational risk management as a health & safety advisor and in financial risk management on the derivatives trading desk. Today, she centers her career around transformational risk management where she partners with clients to...
2021-12-171h 15
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 11 - Selling promotional products to the government with Keel RussellIn this episode, we will be interviewing Keel Russell a serial entrepreneur, veteran, speaker, and founder of The Olab Group LLC. d/b/a Orange Lab Media is an award-winning boutique-style marketing laboratory specializing in marketing & communication services. Keel leads a diverse group of marketers, scientists, chemists, astronauts, strategists, designers, writers, influencers, and creative thinkers, who all share a love and passion for creating unique marketing experiences.
Since its inception, Orange Lab has consistently grown each year, almost doubling its revenue year over year. The company has several contracts with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies such as St...
2021-12-101h 03
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 10 - Former Contracting Specialist Shares Tips About Pricing Proposals with Mari CofieldFor this interview, we will be interviewing Mari Cofield, the founder & CEO of DM Consulting. Mari is a former contracting specialist with more than 10 years of experience working for the government. Her company DM Consulting assists heavily with developing proposal and pricing criteria, completing market research, and responding to invitations for bids and requests for proposals. This week, she will share with us tips on pricing your offers and how to leverage market research to develop the best pricing.
2021-12-031h 13
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 9 - From Reading Proposal to Writing Proposals with Sharna BarnesIn this episode, we will be joined by Sharna Barnes, CEO, and Founder of Complete Contract Consulting. Sharna assists businesses in winning contracts through her bid proposal writing services, certification assistance, permitting & license, and compliance-related document management. Sharna has assisted hundreds of businesses in acquiring contracts by sourcing the bid, writing the proposal, and submitting the proposal on their business behalf.
She helped quite a few businesses increase their business revenue through government and private sector contracts. Many of her clients received their very first contract through her company.
Follow Sharna on Instagram for all tip...
2021-11-1951 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 8 - The role of a small business liaison within the governmentIn this episode we will be joined by Mimi Louizi a former small business liaison and advocate. She will be sharing how she helped small businesses scale and grow their businesses. Mimi helped manage a contract and helped a contractor not be disqualified from doing government work.
To connect with Mimi Louizi visit her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-louizi-50b38369
2021-11-0555 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 7 - Partnerships & Prime Contractors: How To's, Lessons Learned & Tips W/ Christine EdwardsIn this episode, we will be joined by Christine Edwards the CEO and Founder of Amplify Charlotte. Amplify Charlotte provides community engagement consulting for local government public safety, transportation, business & community advocacy. Christine will be sharing her experience in government contracting and how she has been a successful partnership and working with subcontractors to get access to government contracting opportunities.
Christine is also a government employee, we are interested to hear how her experience at work has helped her with her business and getting into the government contracting space, and are there any regulations about her doing w...
2021-10-2955 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 6 - Key Takeaways from the Last 5 Episodes and Community UpdatesShaKeia & Christlie will be doing a recap of the last 5 episodes, they will discuss key takeaways and community updates.
2021-10-2756 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 5 - Doing business with the government and corporation with an IT company w/ Marcellus Fox WadeMarcellus Fox Wade @fox_wade is the founder and CEO of @black_fox_group Black Fox is a professional services company that provides innovative technologies in Operational Resilience, Emergency Management, Cyber Security, Information Technology Staff Augmentation, Network Security, Software Development, and Program Management. There is a special treat in this episode because the @fox_wade share with us how is business works with both government agencies and corporate companies to provide information technology services.
2021-10-2734 min
Breaking Barriers, Building a Hire GroundGovernment Contracting 101 with Shakeia KeglerShakeia Kegler is the Founder & CEO of GovLia, a company that helps state and local government agencies effortlessly implement and manage supplier diversity programs. Their goal is to expedite supplie
2021-10-1235 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 4 - Selling products to the government and working as a business consultantEpisode 4: In this episode, we are joined by Keith D. Wright PhD. Acting Director, Business Diversity in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. He is here to tell us about how the port authority does business with small businesses. What type of products and services does the port authority buy and if they have programs designed for small & minority-owned businesses to help them compete in this space. More about The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority
2021-10-0250 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 3 - Selling products to the government and working as a business consultantEpisode 3: In this episode, we will be interviewing Hamza Sabree from Global Connects LLC about his experience doing business with the government selling different products to the government. He also help other small businesses learn how to do business with the government by selling commodities that government agencies utilize every single day.
We will discuss different requirements when doing business with the government, tips on how to succeed in this space and things you should be doing to build relationships to access no-bid contract opportunities.
Connect with Hamza Sabree
https://www.theglobalconnects.com/
https://www.instagram.com/globalleader_/
https://www.linke...
2021-09-2329 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 2 - What does Biden’s $1 Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Bill Mean For Small BusinessesEpisode 2: After the passing of a historic infrastructure bill, we received this question numerous times: "What does the $1 Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Bill mean for small businesses?"
On Thursday, Sept 15, at 1:30PM, we have Adrianna Clark, the Office of Small Business Southeast Region Director, with the U.S. Department of Transportation joining us LIVE to share what this bill could mean for small businesses.
More about the Dept of Transportation Office of Small &Disadvantaged Business Utilization https://www.transportation.gov/content/office-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization
2021-09-1653 min
Government CoinsGovernment Coins | Episode 1 - Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves!Season 1 Episode 1 of Government Coins: ShaKeia Kegler and Christlie Ganthier introduce themselves and explain the overall objective of the Government Coins Podcast. Government Coins is designed to be a way to inform, educate and connect small, minority and women owned businesses to the world of government contracting. This includes interviews from government professionals, prime contractors and business owners who have been successful in government contracting.
2021-09-0117 min
The Leadership Blend Live PodcastBlack Men Series, Panel Two: Equity & JusticeWelcome to the Black Men Series! In this panel, we are discussing black Equity and Justice! What needs to happen to make black men safer? How do we change or effect legislation? What is Equity and how do we leverage it to even the playing field? Panelist are: Simone Cherie, Our very own live podcast Co-host, Sterling Johnson, Head of Public Policy at GOVLIA, and Christopher Bruce, ESQ, Political Director at the ACLU Georgia
2021-04-131h 01
MiramarEBDWoman on the Move IITitle: “Woman on the Move” Topics of Discussions: • The Balancing Act – Family and Business • Finding your seat at the table – Challenges in what is known as “A man’s world” • Significant contributions women have offered the business community • Most influential person who empowered you while building your business • What advise can you offer up and coming women entrepreneur? Ms. Gail Birks – CEO CMA Web: www.cma-ent.com Email: cma@cma-ent.com 954-476-3525 / 786-423-0155 ShaKeia Kegler Founder | CEO - GovLia 954.247.1468 | 727.744.1438 | skegler@govlia.com --- Send in a voice message: h
2020-10-2259 min
The Established Podcast#0033 - Honoring U.S. Veteran FoundersOn this episode of the Startup of the Year podcast we are featuring our virtual event that we hosted, Honoring U.S. Veteran Founders. We had a great group of veteran-led companies presenting their pitches. The STARTUPS included: Govlia (Fort Lauderdale, FL); Milk Money Kitchens (New York, NY); Target Arm (Ridgefield, CT); TCare (St. Louis, MO); and TruGenomix (Rockville, MD). Additionally, the event was presided over by an incredible group of amazing judges that included Burunda Prince (Chief Innovation Officer of B6); Jason Rathje (Partner - AF Ventures, AFWERX); Derren Burrell (President and Founder, Veteran Ventures Capital); and Kim Folsom...
2020-08-2439 min
Boss Locks The Story Of New GrowthGovernment Liaison with Shakeia KeglerShakeia Kegler is a Boss With Locs, Tech Founder, and Navy Veteran. Her companies, GovLia and Code To Eat, support economic empowerment through government contracting and teen entrepreneurship. We sit down with Shakeia to learn about why she joined the military, her natural hair journey, and how to get a government contract.You can learn more about Shakeia, The BossLocks Villiage, and more at: https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/14-government-liaison-shakeia-kegler
2020-08-181h 16
Truck N' Hustle#54 Shakeia Kegler - Government Contracts "On Demand" Govlia | #1 The Trucking Podcast#trucknhustle #trucknhustlepodcastJoin us this fall at Freight Fest, Trucking Conference Of The Year brought to you by Truck N’ Hustle November 4th-6th Houston TX!Special Offer https://freightfest.comSpecial thanks to our sponsors for collaborating with us for the FreightFest 2022. You check our Sponsors on the link below,https://linktr.ee/trucknhustlepodcastShakeia Kegler is Navy-Vet and Multi-prenuer who found her calling in government contracting. She is the founder of GovLia, an all in on...
2020-07-141h 24