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Product & Packaging PowerhouseEp. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston EnterprisesIn this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble reconnects with longtime friend Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises. Marc and Megan reminisce on growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with Marc’s journey from early sports and educational influences, a robust corporate career in logistics, supply chain and supplier diversity at Walmart. The conversation dives deep into the value of supplier diversity, the power of certifications (like NMSDC and WBENC), and the importance of intentional networking and relationship-building for bran...
2025-09-081h 00
Clallam County WatchdogFuel, fumbles, and forgotten taxpayersWhen a fuel truck plunges into Port Angeles’ water supply, tribal-owned PetroCard is barely mentioned. Meanwhile, taxpayers face massive new levies for “essential services” while still footing the bill for meth pipes and million-dollar vehicle fleets. From city council races to tribal land grabs, uncover the quiet decisions draining your wallet—and ask why no one’s held accountable when the damage comes from the top.Salmon, sovereignty, and the spillOn Friday, a fuel tanker crashed off Highway 101 into Indian Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River—Port Angeles’ primary water source. The tanker was...
2025-07-2237 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipHow to De-Risk and Diversify Your Revenue with Yany San Luis What does it really mean to have a sustainable funding model? In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri is joined by Yani San Luis, founder and CEO of The Win Woman, to talk about what most nonprofits get wrong about fundraising. They unpack the hidden risks of grant funding, why galas may not be worth the effort, and how to build a smarter donor stewardship pipeline. If you want to grow your nonprofit's revenue without losing your mind—or your mission—this is one to listen to with a notepad. Episode Highlights 03:16 Sustainable Fund...
2025-07-1035 min
Logistics with PurposeLogistics with Purpose® Classic: A Renewed American Dream- Closing the Racial Wealth Gap feat. Ying McGuire, NMSDCWhat would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfi...
2025-07-0345 min
Breaking SoloLegacy in Action: Icy Lee Williams on Faith, Focus & Building a Purpose-Driven BusinessAfter nearly three decades at Procter & Gamble, Icy Lee Williams could have retired quietly. Instead, she launched Legacy 83 Business—a purpose-driven consultancy that helps small and diverse businesses step confidently into corporate supply chains.In this inspiring episode of Breaking Solo, Icy shares:✅ How her faith guided her leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship✅ The challenges she faced—and why she never gave up✅ The importance of passion, preparation, and legacy in launching your business✅ Her morning routine for mental clarity and weekly productivity✅ Why “Profit First” changed how she runs her business✅ An...
2025-06-0214 min
WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk113: Networking Over Followers: My Strategy for Landing Speaking Gigs and ClientsI always get asked, ““Elaine, how are you even getting all these speaking gigs and clients when you don’t even have 5,000 followers on IG or LinkedIn!?”Great question. And the truth is... I don’t. 😅But what I do have are real relationships and a strategy that works offline.I’m headed to the B3 Conference for Minority Business Owners next week in LA—where I’ll be speaking, pitching (as a finalist!), and meeting with procurement officers from companies that are actually hiring. There’ll also be corporate matchmaking tables
2025-05-0821 min
101 - The Secretary of CommerceNew Commerce Secretary Lutnick Set to Reshape US Trade and Economic PoliciesHoward Lutnick, the former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been confirmed as the 41st Secretary of Commerce, marking a significant shift in the administration's economic and trade policies. His confirmation on February 21, 2025, was met with a 51-45 Senate vote, largely split along party lines, with Democrats opposing his nomination.As Secretary of Commerce, Lutnick will be instrumental in carrying out President Donald Trump's tariff regime and overseeing the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. He has expressed strong support for "across the board" tariffs on countries rather than product-based duties, arguing that the global trading environment treats...
2025-03-0203 min
Equity in BusinessHow UPMC is Advancing Supplier Diversity and Strengthening Economic Equity in HealthcareThis NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features George Robinson, Director of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion for UPMC.UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider, and insurer that operates 40 hospitals with more than 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient centers. It serves people throughout western and central Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and around the globe.In this interview, Robinson unpacked UMPC’s DEI ecological model that empowers internal employees and diverse suppliers. Key takeaways include: Educational, career, and entrepreneurial experiences, along with professional exposure and examples, are key factors in the success of MBEs.Successful MBEs and c...
2025-02-2237 minEquity in BusinessPolicy and Progress – Eric Morrissette on the MBDA’s Mission to Empower Minority BusinessesIn this NMSDC Equity in Business podcast episode, host John Daniel interviews Eric Morrissette, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Eric shares his personal background and how his upbringing influenced his public service career. He discusses his roles at the Department of Commerce, the legislative achievements of the MBDA, and the persistent challenges facing minority-owned businesses, particularly in access to capital and procurement.The conversation highlights the importance of partnerships, regulatory changes, and data-driven approaches to foster minority business growth and economic competitiveness. Eric also highlights key initiatives, including t...
2025-01-1740 min
Govcon GiantsThe Shocking $10,000 Loophole You're NOT Using! (Micro-Certification Exposed)In this episode, we discuss certifications and programs that can be valuable for minority-owned businesses. Kevin joins us as shares how he was able to win a contract with Wells Fargo by leveraging his NMSDC certification. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certifies minority-owned businesses, while Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is a certification issued by a different organization. If you want to learn more about MBEs, NMSDC certification and their functions this episode is perfect for you.
2024-12-1909 minEquity in BusinessCeleste Warren, Merck VP, Shares How DEI Drives Business Success and Fuels MBE GrowthThis NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Celeste Warren, Vice President of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, a leading biopharmaceutical company. Celeste is responsible for advancing and embedding diversity and inclusion across the organization to enhance the employee experience and drive business performance.Celeste's passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was ignited during her childhood. Her father, the first Black principal at a public school in Western Pennsylvania, often shared stories during their family “Kitchen Table Talks.” These conversations highlighted his challenges and how he overcame them to ensure equal acces...
2024-12-0618 min
Sunday Stacks PodcastDO NOT EXPECT AND TALES FROM THE ATLTune in to the latest episode of Sunday Stacks, where Shemekka and Michael dive into a whirlwind of events and insights. From the bustling energy of Atlanta to the recognition of excellence with Shemekka's ACHI award, this episode is a celebration of achievements and cultural experiences. Michael's reflections on the NMSDC Annual Conference underscore the importance of support and community in personal and professional spheres. The Sunday School segment promises to challenge listeners with thought-provoking discussions, urging them not to harbor expectations but to embrace the flow of life. And as the nation gears up for pivotal moments, the Wiz...
2024-10-2825 min
DIVERSIFIED GAMESouth Florida Entrepreneurs: How Jaison’s Apex Accelerator Strategies Can Skyrocket Your Business!Palm Beach Entrepreneurs: How Jaison’s Apex Accelerator Strategies Can Skyrocket Your Business!
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2024-10-071h 05Equity in BusinessSidd Ahmed, CEO of VDart Group, Talks Building a $240M Global Business with NMSDC’s SupportThis NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Sidd Ahmed, Founder and CEO of VDart Group, which has emerged as a global leader in digital talent management, solutions, and products, generating over $240M in revenue. Sidd has redefined success through his unwavering commitment to the principles of his North Star: "people, purpose, planet."As a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as both an MBE and a Corporate Plus member, VDart’s success story is intricately linked with Sidd’s involvement with the NMSDC. He shared that VDart had to rise to the occasion by 1) joining the network, 2) obta...
2024-09-2935 minEquity in BusinessAnn Ramakumaran's Journey to Creating an Award-Winning IT and Staffing Business from the Ground UpIn this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Ann Ramakumaran, Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, Ampcus Inc., is a global IT and business staffing and consulting firm specializing in digital solutions and human capital management. Ann is a visionary entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge technology and human capital solutions globally.Starting her journey in 2004 from her basement with a one-year-old, Ann identified a unique business opportunity to help companies streamline t...
2024-09-2222 minEquity in BusinessHow Resilience and 22 Years in Corporate America Built an International Supply Chain BusinessIn this episode of the NMDSC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Hector Quintanar, President of Trade Management Solutions (TMS). A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, TMS is a leading international supply chain provider specializing in import/export, customs brokerage, all modes of transportation, warehousing, and distribution.Hector exemplifies what it takes to thrive as a successful minority business enterprise through his journey of Learning, Earning, and Owning. In this segment, he shares insights from his international career, including roles at Xerox and Dell Inc., along with his training in...
2024-08-2736 min
Cooperatively SpeakingThe Critical Distinction Between Supplier Diversity & DEI, Supplier Diversity Leadership Series, Part 5E&I Hosts: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity; Casey Laurienzo, Vice President, Community Engagement & Education Guest: Reginald Layton, Former Vice President, Supplier Diversity & Supply Chain Sustainability at Johnson Controls International Plc; Ralph G. Moore, Founder & President of Ralph G. Moore & AssociatesJoin Reginald Layton and Ralph Moore from RGMA as we explore the nuanced differences between supplier diversity and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Gain valuable insights into strategies for effectively integrating both supplier diversity and DEI initiatives to foster a more inclusive and equitable business environment at your institution. The...
2024-08-2227 minEquity in BusinessEmpowering Employees through Career Development and DEI at ASRC IndustrialIn this NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode, we continue our two-part series featuring ASRC Industrial. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, ASRC Industrial excels in providing environmental solutions and industrial contracting services tailored to client needs.In part one, we featured an insightful conversation with Steve Ennis, president and CEO of ASRC Industrial, and Natalie McGrady, global supplier diversity lead for Cargill, highlighting the synergistic supplier development efforts between their companies.Part two of our look at the company delves into the personal experiences of two ASRC...
2024-08-1215 min
The Switch by Nonprofit HR2024 Social Impact Women to Watch: "One Band, One Sound" Embracing Change & Demonstrating Resilience with Aisha Brown, Lysa Ratliff, Tanis Crosby, and Ying McGuireIn this episode of The Switch, Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication at Nonprofit HR, hosts a panel discussion on the topic of embracing change & demonstrating resilience with four extraordinary women named to our 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list: Aisha T. Brown, Chief Financial Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund; Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!; Tanis Crosby, Executive Director of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank; and Ying McGuire, President & CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss: How to be a leader w...
2024-08-0948 minEquity in BusinessNMSDC's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact ReportIn this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we discuss the NMSDC’s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report. Joining us are NMSDC CEO and president Ying McGuire and Supplier.io CEO Aylin Basom. Together, they provide an insightful overview of the report's highlights, discuss how these findings can drive meaningful change, and explore ways to support NMSDC’s goal of reaching $1 trillion in NMSDC-certified MBE revenue by 2030.Key learnings include:An in-depth understanding of what an economic impact report entails.Insight into the key metrics NMSDC monitors and their significance.Practical applications of economic impa...
2024-07-2958 minEquity in BusinessCultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and CargillThis episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, specializing in environmental solutions and industrial contracting services customized to meet clients' specific needs. This episode features a powerful dialogue between Steve Ennis, president and CEO of ASRC Industrial, and Natalie McGrady, global supplier diversity lead for Cargill. During this interview, they highlight the successful synergy of supplier development between their companies. Key takeaways for MBE...
2024-07-1835 minEquity in BusinessHow Zones Fosters Innovation and Diversity in IT on a Global ScaleIn this episode of NMSDC’s Equity in Business Podcast, we explore Sean Hobdy's journey from an entry-level position to the senior vice president of global sales at Zones, a leading global IT solutions provider. Learn how Zones helps companies achieve their digital transformation goals, from desktop to data center, and into the cloud and beyond.Sean Hobday shares insights including: How he earned his leadership position from the “ground up” when he decided he wanted to work for the Zones technology company.How diverse partnerships led to the development of better products, services, employees, and leaders...
2024-06-2525 minCooperatively SpeakingFrom Supplier Diversity to Sustainability: Growing Trends to Maximize Supply Chain - Supplier Diversity Leadership Series, Part 4 (feat. Reginald Layton)E&I Hosts: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity and David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & InteriorsGuest: Reginald Layton, Former Vice President, Supplier Diversity & Supply Chain Sustainability at Johnson Controls International PlcIn part four of our Supplier Diversity Leadership Series, Titus and David welcome Reginald Layton, a renowned expert and Supplier Diversity thought leader. Reginald provides a comprehensive guide for organizations on implementing supplier diversity best practices. He highlights the value proposition of supplier diversity for educational institutions, detailing five key reasons to adopt these practices. He also explores the s...
2024-05-3035 min
Minority Report PodcastEp 171 - Crystal Foote, Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I ChampionIn episode 171, Erik and Kerel have a conversation with Crystal Foote, an Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I Champion who is also the Founder of NMSDC and WBENC-certified Digital Culture Group and Head of Multicultural Solutions at Performance Marketing company Digital Remedy focused on Inclusive Advertising. Crystal was born in Oakland, CA, raised in Vallejo, moved to New York to start her career in advertising, working for companies like MEC, RGA, and Publicis before transitioning to tech companies like Exponential and Amobee.
Crystal has an important passion project, her children’s book “The Inclusivity Superheroes: A Tale of Diversity and Unit...
2024-04-1024 minEquity in BusinessDeveloping Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic RegionN. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he urges MBEs to “not get discouraged” and to keep heart. He stated that, including himself, there are many organizations out there to help MBEs grow and thrive including among others, NMSDC and MBDA.Guest:N. Scott Phillips, delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, project director/consultant, Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, and managing member, N. Scott Phillips Lega...
2024-02-2523 minEquity in BusinessThe Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development AgencyIn this episode of NMSDC's Equity in Business podcast, Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the powerful evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a lens of “real history” and American “Government 101” fundamentals. More importantly, Cravins shared his love of America, family, service, entrepreneurship, politics, and a calling from God to take on the MBDA leadership role. Don’t miss one of Cravins' last interviews as Under Secretary. Guest:Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDA
2024-01-2326 min
The Executive Appeal with Alex D. TrembleEp 116: How Going Above and Beyond Can Propel Your Career Forward with Adrienne TrimbleMeet today's guest Adrienne Trimble Vice President and Chief Diversity & Culture Officer for Sysco Corporation. She is a known thought leader for advancing corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She has led DEI and social innovation initiatives for large, complex organizations nationally and globally. Additionally, she has served as the leader of a non-profit national organization, with global affiliates, providing certification and development for minority owned businesses.Adrienne began her work in inclusion at Toyota Motor North America, where she worked closely with the company’s senior leadership team in developing advocacy and accountability measures to...
2024-01-1035 minEquity in BusinessCreating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy SolutionsDr. Kinslow is an ambassador for creating a greener planet that helps the underserved community live, work, and play in a more regenerative, healthy, and carbon-neutral or carbon-decreasing environment. In this video podcast, he shares what his company Gemini Energy Solutions is doing to make a “green difference”.Guest:Dr. Anthony Kinslow II, founder, president and CEO, Gemini Energy SolutionsHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane reco...
2024-01-0612 min
The Empowering Women PodcastThe Gift of Courage with Dina BoggessABOUT OUR GUEST: Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies.She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development. She’s also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO.Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devote...
2023-12-2051 minThe Empowering Women PodcastThe Gift of Courage with Dina BoggessABOUT OUR GUEST: Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies.She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development. She’s also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO.Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devote...
2023-12-2051 min
Areva Martin in Real TimeThe #WeAreAllFearless CampaignWith the Supreme Court’s takedown of Affirmative Action, right wing groups are feeling emboldened to attack minority organizations who seek to level the playing field. The Fearless Foundation, which is was founded by Black women and has a mission of providing support and funding to other minority owned businesses, is being sued for discrimination. Will the suit be successful? Co-Founder and CEO of The Fearless Foundation, Arian Simone, and Ying McGuire, President and CEO of the NMSDC, join Areva to talk about the fight they face and how the success or failure of their court battle will affect all Bl...
2023-12-0441 minEquity in BusinessHow Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority BusinessesRaul, an immigrant from Cuba didn’t speak English when he came to America but ascended to a leadership role at Merck— as the Director of Global Economic Inclusion and Supplier Diversity. Because of and in spite of his challenges as an immigrant, Raul is driven to assist Minority Business Enterprises to become successful by being persistent, professional, and resilient. Don’t miss this dynamic leaders’ “call to action” on this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business podcast.Guest:Raul Suarez-Rodriguez, director of global economic inclusionand supplier diversity, MerckHost and P...
2023-11-2219 min
Mission CTRLEp. 106: Black And Blue in Bridgeport with Lt David Daniels IIIThis week’s Mission CTRL episode takes us behind the Blue Wall in Bridgeport. David Daniels III is a Retired Lieutenant from the Bridgeport Police Department. After serving the residents of Bridgeport for over 25 years he decided to call it quits. Daniels was born and raised in the infamous P.T. Barnum Housing Projects and what he learned there prepared him for a lifetime of adversity. What he had to deal with would cause the average person to throw in the towel. Eight months after transitioning from corporate America to Bridgeport PD, Daniels experienced something that would change the traject...
2023-11-0152 min
Areva Martin in Real TimeMinority Owned BusinessesThe NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) and MBDA (Minority business Development Agency) joint conference helps Black and other minority owned businesses get off the ground and become sustainable. Avi Bernard sits in for Areva and welcomes two of the NMSDC’s top brass to the show to discuss how the conference is closing the wealth gap among other things.
2023-10-2440 min
The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership PodcastDiversity, leadership, and business growth: An interview with Ying McGuire, NMSDC CEO & president In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jennifer Streitwieser speaks to Ying McGuire, the CEO and president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color in the United States. In this interview, McGuire discusses the untapped potential of minority business enterprises and shares her perspective on leading through the significant transformations within organizations brought about by technology, data, emerging markets, and economic dynamics. She also discusses how critical culture and change management are in navigating tra...
2023-08-2125 min
The Business Behind FundraisingAttracting Donors with Your Unique Authority and Brand Visibility with Bofta YimamBofta Yimam has quite the story. After an award winning career in television journalism, where she was always on the move, Bofta felt called to shift gears and apply her skills in a new field. That's when she created StoryLede, a minority owned, female led marketing agency with the expertise to help businesses and individuals reach their strategic vision. Bofta found that too many people were "burying the lede," or not focusing on the human elements that made their story unique. How could a donor or customer trust you if they didn't know who you were or...
2023-08-0848 min
Supply Chain NowLogistics with Purpose Crossover Episode: A Renewed American Dream: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap feat. Ying McGuire, NMSDCWhat would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfi...
2023-07-1946 minLogistics with PurposeA Renewed American Dream: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap featuring Ying McGuire, NMSDCWhat would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfi...
2023-05-2545 min
The Daily Windup55: Certifications and Programs for Minority-Owned BusinessesIn this episode, we discuss certifications and programs that can be valuable for minority-owned businesses. Kevin joins us as shares how he was able to win a contract with Wells Fargo by leveraging his NMSDC certification. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certifies minority-owned businesses, while Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is a certification issued by a different organization. If you want to learn more about MBEs, NMSDC certification and their functions this episode is perfect for you.
2023-04-0809 min
Diversity DiscourseEpisode 9 - Branding in a Diverse Universe: Serving Both Sides of the Buy/SellAs part of our Beyond The Logo content series with The Jayne Agency, Brooke Foley interviews Jade Melvin. Jade served the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) organization for over 12 years in various positions and an awardee of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Dallas for 2023. Jade shares her perspective on all sides of the buy/sell, and how she sees that affecting so many promises through the coming year, and how diversity both visible and invisible feeds into that.
2023-03-2844 min
The Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of SuccessThe Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of Success | Jenica Oliver | Episode 104Our Silhouette of Success V.I.P. Featured Guest, Jenica Oliver has a passion is to provide organizations with a blueprint for success. She is the founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Blueprint Marketing Group, LLC, a DFW-based marketing and promotions consultancy. Oliver has 20+ years of marketing experience and currently serves as a fractional CMO for consumer products organizations in need of executive marketing leadership on an interim or as-needed basis. Oliver specializes in providing consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies — ranging from fortune 500 companies to emerging brands — the marketing leadership they need to grow their omni-channel busin...
2023-03-1542 min
A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine[Season 5: EP 80] Angelina Darrisaw (C-Suite Coach) Founder & CEOAngelina Darrisaw is the founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a firm that offers expertly designed professional development and coaching programs for working professionals and small business leaders. C-Suite Coach has staffed coaches and provided training programs for Google, Major League Baseball, NYU's Veteran Lab Accelerator, Zendesk, Oscar Health, Year Up, Omnicom, SEO, THowardF, and many others.
C-Suite Coach, a WBENC, NMSDC and NGLCC certified business, is a preferred supplier for Google, with contracts ranging from Supplier Diversity consulting and content design for racial equity programs. C-Suite Coach also services Black & Latinx small businesses by supporting Google's...
2023-03-0843 min
But First, PeopleNMSDC Miniseries Episode 3: Betty Manetta, President & CEO, Argent AssociatesRahdiah learns more about Corporate Plus membership from Argent Associates CEO Betty Manetta and a simple formula for success: “Say what you're going to do and do it.”
2022-11-1623 minBut First, PeopleNMSDC Miniseries Episode 2: Donald Chu, TronexTronex founder and CEO Donald Chu sits down with Rahdiah to talk about how the NMSDC Corporate Plus program helped his company become a global leader in PPE.
2022-10-1925 minBut First, PeopleNMSDC Miniseries Episode 1: Icy Williams, NMSDCRahdiah speaks with Icy Williams about the journey that led her to become the head of NMSDC’s Corporate Plus program—and what she’s done to make it even better.
2022-09-2224 minBut First, PeopleNMSDC Miniseries TrailerMeet Rahdiah Barnes, your host for our inspiring miniseries on the world of supplier diversity, presented in partnership with NMSDC.
2022-09-1401 min
Full Dive Gaming: a Virtual Reality Podcast in VRVR + AR = XR??? The Future of the Metaverse from AR to VR! Guest - JASON YIMAR + VR = XR??? This week we interview Jason Yim from Trigger XR! We sit down and discuss the future of the metaverse with Jason Yim, CEO of Trigger XR, a company pushing innovation in the VR and AR field, pioneering XRTrigger is the world’s most experienced XR developer studio and creative agency. For over 13 years, we’ve focused on ideating, developing, and deploying XR solutions for the world’s top brands. From major consumer activations to powerful enterprise solutions, we employ emerging AR and VR technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible across entertai...
2022-06-2839 min
Ask JBHAsk JBH #40: Kathey PorterKathey is a nationally recognized small business strategist and award winning supplier diversity expert. With a career spanning nearly two decades in marketing, small business development, supplier diversity and entrepreneurship. A sought after subject matter expert, Kathey is a frequent keynote speaker, panelist and workshop facilitator at conferences and events focusing on supplier diversity, small business development/entrepreneurship, women's entrepreneurship and empowerment and diversity and inclusion. Kathey is the founder and principal of Porter Brown Associates, a certified veteran-owned, woman-owned, DBE training and professional services consultancy that advises and works with corporations and public entities on how to build...
2022-03-2957 min
Art of SupplyBuilding Out Business Diversity Programs with Constance Jones from NMSDCIn this week's Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner shares a special interview with Constance Jones, Senior Director of Network Delivery Services at NMSDC. NMSDC is the National Minority Supplier Development Council. They are responsible for certifying minority-owned business so that they can strengthen their partnerships with corporate supplier diversity programs. Kelly conducted this interview as part of the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator program she was selected to participate in as a member of the first creator group. Listen in as Constance shares her passion and ability to present a business case in equal measure.
2022-03-2439 min
HOTCHAT Minority Business Connections with CRMSDCBen Cardin, U.S. Senator for Maryland | The State of “Build Back Better” LegislationIn this episode, Senator Cardin stops by to share with us the state of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” legislation and the importance of MBDA being codified as a permanent agency. You’ll also learn about his role in ensuring access to PPP & EIDL loans for non-profits and minority-owned businesses.
As we celebrate Black History Month, he shares how the late Congressman Parren J. Mitchell drafted legislation for MBEs to participate in federal contracting opportunities, laid the foundation for NMSDC and advanced opportunities for MBEs to do business across the country within the private sector.
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2022-02-2430 min
The Entrepreneur Spotlight Show with Andy JacobKeith King, Founder & CEO, National Veteran Business Development Council, A DotCom Magazine Exclusive InterviewAbout Keith King and National Veteran Business Development Council:
Keith King & Associates is a full service advertising agency with over 30 years of experience. We have a team of independent producers, creative directors, graphic artist, designers and media buyers to serve all of our client needs.
Specialties: We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a GSA contract holder willing to sub-contract with large businesses.
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The National Veteran Business Development Council is the leading Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. The purpose is...
2022-01-2630 min
B The Change Georgia with Nathan StuckBuilding Healthier Self-Images Through The Art & Science Around Natural HairKevin Rogers is the founder of SHWAXX Laboratories and an admired leader in the B Corp and social impact community around Metro Atlanta. After serving 30 yrs. as a licensed Master Barber and Licensed Barber instructor, opening, and selling a couple of barbershops, opening, and failing at others, publishing a barber trade journal in the early 2000s, Kevin founded a natural hair product manufacturing company, called SHWAXX Laboratories, LLC. The mission: “Building healthier self-images through the art and science on natural hair”, has been a career-long mission. More than just quality handcrafted pomades, shampoo, conditioner, and styling aids… SHWAXX L...
2022-01-1332 min
EPIC Impact SocietyEPIC Impact Society Podcast - Monica H. Kang (Founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox®; Author of Rethink Creativity)Monica H. Kang is the Founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox® and the Author of Rethink Creativity. An internationally recognized expert in workplace creativity, she facilitates culture transformation, leadership development, and team building in a way that is fun, actionable, and relatable. Monica works with clients worldwide including Fortune 500 companies, higher education, government, and nonprofits. Her work has been recognized by The White House, Ashoka Changemakers, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Prior to InnovatorsBox®, Monica was a nuclear nonproliferation policy expert. She holds an M.A. from SAIS Johns Hopkins University in Strategic S...
2022-01-1241 min
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2021-12-2609 min
HOTCHAT Minority Business Connections with CRMSDCArnold Sowa, Former SVP & CPO, MetLife | Finding Balance in ProcurementFrom the Peace Corp to Chief Procurement Officer, Arnold Sowa shares his career path and lessons learned while building teams, reengineering procurement and demanding accountability to supplier diversity. Plus, tips on how to navigate larger organizations.
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Arnold Sowa is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for MetLife
In this role, he was responsible for overseeing MetLife’s global procurement, travel, third-party risk management, and supply chain social responsibility programs.
He currently is on the board of directors at the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC).
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2021-12-1443 min
The Core Intentions Podcast[Ep 3] Adrienne Trimble x Sysco“There’s a difference between writing a check and utilizing minority resources - there needs to be long term sustainability.” Adrienne Trimble
In this episode, Adrienne Trimble, the current Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Sysco Corporations and former President and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), joins us to talk about her unique path to becoming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader in several capacities including across the automotive and food tech industries, her mission to connect DEI to business outcomes and strategy, and her innate commitment to using her voice to ser...
2021-11-0532 min
Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®Embracing Creativity with Monica KangJoining us today is Monica Kang, a creative educator who is transforming today's workforce through the power of creativity. She is driven by the belief that everyone is innately creative and that creativity can be used to catalyze personal and professional change. Monica is the Founder and CEO of InnovatorsBox®. She has worked with clients worldwide including Fortune 500 companies, higher education, government, and nonprofits. Her work has been awarded across numerous platforms, including The White House, Ashoka Changemakers, Women Empowerment Expo, Timmy Award, NMSDC, and WBENC. She is also the author of Rethink Creativity. Join us...
2021-09-0111 min
Asian Hustle NetworkMonica Kang // Ep 92 // Rethinking Creativity and Staying CuriousWelcome to Episode 92 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Monica Kang on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is...
2021-08-1147 min
Junior Achievement of South Florida Recipe for SuccessRecipe for Success with Guest Wayne Gill, Sharon Gill International, Inc.Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally.
Let's get cooking! Wayne Gill is an entrepreneur, business attorney, strategist, and minister. He started his law firm around his kitchen table with a $250.00 retainer which he turned into more than a million dollars in annual revenue in roughly 30 months. He then joined forces with several pa...
2021-06-1039 min
Insider Interviews with E.B. MossRobyn Streisand on adding DEI to the Marketing Mix - an Insider InterviewWhen Robyn Streisand went from the client side to her own marketing agency, The Mixx, the opportunity to certify as a woman-owned or LBGT-owned business did not exist. 25 years later, she has helped both brands as well as other agency owners to leverage DEI — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — in media and marketing. Part of that help came about through her creation of Titanium Worldwide, billed as “the world’s first collective of certified-diverse independent agencies,” to help make DEI more easily “front and center” for clients.
Given today’s times with its heightened sensibilities, she couldn’t have been a better...
2021-03-2541 min
The Rutledge Perspective PodcastTrust the Process – An Interview with CEO Tiffany WilliamsMy guest Tiffany Williams is the walking example of “go big or go home.” She had a vision for what she wanted to do and decided the time was now. She took the risk to start her own business instead of the traditional path of employment because she trusted that, if it didn’t work, she could find a job. Her belief in her own ability and learning to trust the process put her on a path to building a business that makes an impact and a partnership that makes a difference. About the Guest: T...
2021-03-1739 min
Ask JBHAsk JBH #20: Adrienne TrimbleAdrienne Trimble is the President and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). She is a known thought leader for advancing corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Trimble brings to this position the same executive vision and record of achievement that defined her remarkable career at Toyota Motor North America, where she served as General Manager, Diversity & Inclusion.
2021-02-221h 13
Workforce in ActionE20: Driving Equity and Inclusion in the WorkforceHost Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations for Equus Workforce Solutions, is joined by Harriet Michel, former President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), as they discuss the importance of equity and inclusion in the workforce. Harriet shares her thoughts about the responsibility of CEO's in dismantling systemic racism in corporate America and how to drive greater equity in supplier and workforce diversity. Harriet also reveals why it's important to celebrate Black History Month and what the month-long celebration means to her.
2021-02-0833 min
Asher Strategies RadioLifting Performance Beyond Recognition
This Asher Sales Sense Podcast – “Lifting Performance Beyond Recognition” - features host Kyla O’Connell with guest Paresh Shah, a world-recognized thought-leader on leadership, employee motivation, customer loyalty, innovation, and mindfulness. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Value Architect of Lifter Leadership, a global organizational development, and training company. Paresh has provided thought-leadership to clients across industries for over 30 years. His thinking has been featured at leading conferences such as TedX, SXSW (South by Southwest), Wisdom 2.0, International Yoga Expo, Junior Achievement Global, (WBEC) Women’s Business Executive Conference, (NMSDC) National Minority Supplier Diversity Council, International Advertising...
2020-11-1925 min
BayOne Techtalk Tuesdays"Winning the Future" with Fernando J. HernandezWe are experiencing the highest rate of change and disruption in history. The fourth industrial revolution is unlike anything the world has ever seen before. It is about nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, distributed ledger, and machine learning and it is poised to transform business completely.
These waves of innovation are coming at an accelerated rate, threatening to kill trends and consumer behavioral patterns that we have grown accustomed to. In the wake of this new reality, companies have to build new concepts and capabilities continuously to keep up with the shift in the market.
On...
2020-11-0330 min
BayOne Throughline Thursdays“Belief is the first line of code” with Cecil PlummerEveryone wants a career graph that resembles an upward sloping J-curve but that's rarely the case. The road to success is littered with potholes, bottlenecks, and unprecedented turns. How can you manage to stay focused on your goals through the inevitable ups and downs of your career? What's the recipe for success and who has it?
Cecil Plummer is an award-winning President/CEO with a successful career, but it wasn’t always going to be this way. On this episode of Throughline Thursdays, Cecil traces his career journey from humble beginnings, through long years of hard work, ob...
2020-10-2750 min
Movement Maker: The Podcast with Terri Broussard WilliamsAction With a True Purpose, a Fireside Chat with Monica KangIn this episode of Movement Maker: The Podcast, Terri Broussard Williams interviews #FireStarter Monica Kang of “Find Your Fire”. Monica Kang is truly a social entrepreneur, she displays her expertise as she shares with Terri what it took to get to where she is today, and where she has been along the way. Monica’s #FireStarter journey is truly inspirational, she is a #FireStarter in more ways than one. Monica has learned from her job experience in the workforce and transitioning to becoming an entrepreneur that it's important to focus on living her life to the fu...
2020-10-0934 min
Follow the LeaderCovid-19 Series: Adrienne Trimble, President of NMSDC"It takes time. You have to build a relationship..."Getting noticed takes more than submitting a bid, and all the certifications in the world don't mean anything if people can't remember you. Adrienne Trimble, president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, knows what it takes to build relationships that grow into repeat business.Trimble led the Toyota's Supplier Diversity initiative from 2005 to 2012, where she directed the development of essential supplier relationships with Toyota’s North American operations and diverse businesses across the country. Her work in making Toyota NMSDC's "Company of the Year" helped bring he...
2020-07-2541 min
Follow the LeaderCovid-19 Series: Adrienne Trimble, President of NMSDC"It takes time. You have to build a relationship..."Getting noticed takes more than submitting a bid, and all the certifications in the world don't mean anything if people can't remember you. Adrienne Trimble, president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, knows what it takes to build relationships that grow into repeat business.Trimble led the Toyota's Supplier Diversity initiative from 2005 to 2012, where she directed the development of essential supplier relationships with Toyota’s North American operations and diverse businesses across the country. Her work in making Toyota NMSDC's "Company of the Year" helped bring he...
2020-07-2541 min
What Rules!?: A career podcast for women of color16. Adrienne Trimble, Global Diversity Leader on Owning Your Place at the TableThis season is all about The Future of Work. We’ve interviewed CEOs and senior leaders to learn how they’re shaping the future, starting with Adrienne Trimble, President & CEO National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
2020-07-1737 minFollow the LeaderCovid-19 Series: President of the DFW/MSDC, Margo Posey discusses The New NowCovid-19 has changed the game for a lot of industries, and what do you do if your business is to supply larger businesses that aren't back to full strength? It's not enough to be unique or check a box - solutions are needed now more than ever.How do you find the right person to talk to? What are they looking for? How will business be different even when things return to something that looks like normal? Margo Posey is doing her best to answer those questions for minority-owned suppliers. She is the President and CEO of the...
2020-07-1142 minFollow the LeaderCovid-19 Series: President of the DFW/MSDC, Margo Posey discusses The New NowCovid-19 has changed the game for a lot of industries, and what do you do if your business is to supply larger businesses that aren't back to full strength? It's not enough to be unique or check a box - solutions are needed now more than ever.How do you find the right person to talk to? What are they looking for? How will business be different even when things return to something that looks like normal? Margo Posey is doing her best to answer those questions for minority-owned suppliers. She is the President and CEO of the...
2020-07-1142 min
Learning from Smart People13 Diversity Certification with Joanne Peterson & Marian NeilsonJoanne Peterson and Marian Neilson from getdiversitycertified.com joined "Learning from Smart People" to talk about opportunities to have your small business certified as a diverse business.
Here are some of the key pieces of information they shared:
The variety of diverse categories in which a business can be certified
The purpose and value of certification
The process of certification
The various levels on which you can be certified
The qualifications for certification
Self certification versus third-party certification
Developing a strategy for certification
During the conversation they provided a number of resources for getting your...
2020-05-2629 min
La Voz del Negocio Hispano PodcastEpisodio 3: Líderes de Negocios y Como Navegar el COVID-19, Acceso a CapitalHoy tenemos como invitado de lujo al senador Marco Rubio (R-FL) Presidente del Comité sobre Pequeños Negocios y Emprendimiento del Senado. El senador Marco Rubio fue clave en la aprobación del segundo paquete de estímulo a los pequeños empresarios y nos da su perspectiva sobre como la economía de los empresarios de los Estados Unidos pudiera cambiar en un futuro y sobre cómo sacar provecho de las oportunidades ofrecidas en este momento sin verse obligados a cerrar su pequeño negocio. También, la empresaria Lisa Bombin, Presidenta & CEO de Único Communications, nos cuenta su...
2020-05-0354 min
Dear Asian Americans030 // Monica Kang // Founder & CEO - InnovatorsBox // Transformation Through Positivity and CreativityMeet Monica Kang!We celebrate Monica taking the bold step of building her own business doing what make her most happy: spreading positivity and creativity in the workplace and beyondWe support her work at InnovatorsBox to help bring smiles and laughter to the places and environments where we spend so much time. We are inspired by her resiliency in dealing with challenges of from an early age, of being the "only" in so many room, and finding her voice in creating something of her own.//Monica Kang is...
2020-04-2251 min
The Cocktail Hour PodcastFrom corporate to start up with Mary ShannonMary Shannon is the founder of Connectus Worldwide, a professional business consulting firm specializing in the delivery of services to Small, Minority, Woman-owned, Veteran, and LGBTQ Business Enterprises, as well as majority organizations seeking to connect and do business with diverse businesses. She is passionate about her work and possesses decades of experience and knowledge that blends corporate strategy and business solutions with entrepreneurial spirit and personalized service.
The services she provides include pre-application for certification, coaching and development, and access to corporate and government contacts for diverse businesses to succeed and accomplish their goals and objectives. C...
2020-02-2052 min
SideHustlePro175: REWIND: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American Woman To Run A $1-Billion BusinessToday’s episode is a REWIND episode with Janice Bryant Howroyd, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ACT-1 Group, the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. I love this episode because Janice exudes confidence, energy, and just makes you want to walk into a room and take up space. As Auntie Janice (as I now refer to her in my head) likes to say, “knowledge married to experience breeds confidence.” When you have the experience and knowledge you must own that confidence. I listened to this episode twice as I was riding to the...
2019-11-2746 min
Side Hustle Pro175: REWIND: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American Woman To Run A $1-Billion BusinessToday’s episode is a REWIND episode with Janice Bryant Howroyd, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ACT-1 Group, the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. I love this episode because Janice exudes confidence, energy, and just makes you want to walk into a room and take up space. As Auntie Janice (as I now refer to her in my head) likes to say, “knowledge married to experience breeds confidence.” When you have the experience and knowledge you must own that confidence. I listened to this episode twice as I was riding to the...
2019-11-2746 min
CAPBuilder Radio NetworkUnderstanding the Supplier Diversity Ecosystem with Greg Bush, Jr.Greg Bush, Jr President and CEO of KFA, Inc the Supplier of the Year-Class II for 2019 Regional NMSDC and ChicagoMSDC will discuss understanding how to grow your business in the supplier diversity ecosystem.
2019-10-081h 01
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2019-10-0727 min
The Sales EvangelistGilda and Felix | Growing and Creating ValueDuring our time at the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council's expo, we've met a number of people who understand the secrets behind growing your business and creating value. Felix Bratslavsky works at Tampa General Hospital, a very large level-one trauma center that is number one in Florida for transplants. The organization has more than 8,000 employees but they still contract out much of their workload. Gilda Rosenberg started a vending machine company 35 years ago in Miami and she slowly grew it to include major clients like universities, schools, and hospitals. She calls her relationship with the NMSDC a...
2019-05-3000 minThe Sales EvangelistAbdula and Ebony | Hyper Growing Small BusinessesGrowing a small business requires you to think like an entrepreneur, and we can avoid reinventing the wheel if we engage with experienced entrepreneurs to learn more about hyper-growing small businesses. The Florida State Minority Supply Development Council connects us with successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, and many of them are using the council to grow their businesses. Every business, regardless of size, struggles with some kind of difficulty. Today, we'll hear from Ebony and Abdullah about how they've overcome the big challenges of entrepreneurship. Accidental entrepreneur Ebony started her career in oil...
2019-05-2300 min
Supplierty NewsSupplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 32: Consumer Optimism DipsThis week w cover
-Consumer sentiment dips in April, but Americans still fairly optimistic about economy
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-dips-in-april-but-americans-still-fairly-optimistic-economy-2019-04-12
-Jump-start the economy with public investments in science
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/438483-investment-in-science-the-ultimate-pro-growth-policy
-Sweet-And-Sour Global Economy Gets Relief Signs, Bleak Forecasts
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-11/sweet-and-sour-global-economy-gets-relief-signs-bleak-forecasts
-Why Shopify Is the Amazon of Small Business
https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/04/09/why-shopify-is-the-amazon-of-small-business.aspx
-WELLS FARGO, NMSDC JOIN FORCES TO CREATE THREE MINORITY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/wells-fargo-nmsdc-join-forces-to-create-three-minority-business-leadership-academies-2019-04-08-14184734
2019-04-1209 min
Sunday SermonWednesday Sermon (Voice)Straight Talk with Mercedes JaimeMercedes E. Jaime, an award-winning Business Development, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Professional, is a connector with over 30 years of experience in establishing and managing B2B and B2C relationships. Her passion and expertise has resulted in improved access by leveraging successful business practices to ensure equitable opportunities and growth for organizations of all sizes. Mercedes is an active leader in several national and international organizations that represent and support the diverse business entrepreneurs. These include The National Diversity Advisory Board University of Minnesota (NDAB), National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), The Network of Executive Women (NEW) and the Food Ma...
2018-11-2931 min
Side Hustle ProEp 104: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American woman to run a $1-billion businessToday in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. The ActOne Group also holds a Minority ownership status, and is a multibillion-dollar (USD) award-winning international Talent and Talent Technology enterprise with multiple divisions operating in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide. On today’s episode, you will learn how Janice grew to be the first African American woman to operate a comp...
2018-08-1746 min
The Impact of Women on the National Football League with Crystal KendrickCEO of The Voice of Your Customer Crystal Kendrick joins the Rank Top 5 Sports Talk Network to discuss the economic impact of women on the NFL.
Crystal L. Kendrick, President of The Voice of Your Customer, has more than 25 years of global and domestic marketing experience specifically targeting hard to reach, underserved, international and niche populations. She holds a BBA in Marketing from Temple University and an MBA in Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University. Crystal successfully completed Minority Business Executive Training Programs at Dartmouth College and the University of Wisconsin.
The Voice of Your Customer is a marketing firm tha...
2015-08-1800 minThe Smoking Section PodcastThe Impact of Women on the National Football League with Crystal KendrickCEO of The Voice of Your Customer Crystal Kendrick joins the Rank Top 5 Sports Talk Network to discuss the economic impact of women on the NFL.
Crystal L. Kendrick, President of The Voice of Your Customer, has more than 25 years of global and domestic marketing experience specifically targeting hard to reach, underserved, international and niche populations. She holds a BBA in Marketing from Temple University and an MBA in Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University. Crystal successfully completed Minority Business Executive Training Programs at Dartmouth College and the University of Wisconsin.
The Voice of Your Customer is a marketing firm tha...
2015-08-1800 min
Personal Branding for the LGBTQ Professional#59: Does your business sell to Corporations? If yes, then listen up! [Podcast]Listen to this great (and entertaining) interview with Heather Cox as we discuss -
• Supplier Diversity
• LGBT Business Certification
• Certification as a marketing tool
• Buying from each other
I had a chance to sit down with Heather Cox of Certify My Company recently and ask her a series of questions around supplier diversity and certification. We talk about LGBT certification, women-owned certification, disability-owned certification, veteran-owned and minority-owned, etc. She teaches us about NAICS codes, the Small Business Association and her past experience as an acro-gymanst! Hit the play button above or...
2015-05-1453 min
An Interview with the Minority Supplier Development CouncilThis show is The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (D/FW MSDC) is a 501 (C) (3) privately funded, nonprofit, business organization, formed in 1973 by major corporations committed to fostering a business environment which promotes access and opportunity for minority-owned businesses. The Council currently comprises 180 private and public sector buying entities and 650 plus diverse certified minority-owned businesses.
D/FW MSDC is one of 37 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the certification body of choice by corporate America and the recognized business link for over 3,500 buying organizations and 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses nationally.
Relationships remain fundamental to sustainable business...
2012-01-2625 min