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Atlanta-Based Dana Roberts, Founder of Scarlet by RedDrop, Transforms Classroom Initiative into National Movement
Q: Tell us how you came up with the idea for Scarlet by RedDrop and how it’s evolved from a classroom initiative to a national movement.DR: The idea for Scarlet for RedDrop sparked in my Atlanta fifth-grade classroom when I, a teacher at the time, encountered a student who was experiencing her first period and fea..
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Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose
Q: You’ve been called one of the most innovative historians of your generation. How do you define innovation in historical scholarship?KB: I think innovation in historical scholarship is the willingness to explore topics that others might not have considered—or the willingness to grapple with familiar topics in ne..
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Hailed as One of Atlanta Metro’s Top Agents, Meet Realtor Debbie Faulkner. She Offers Unparalleled Market Expertise & Personal Service to Ensure You Make the Right Decision!
Q: What was your first job? And how did it shape or impact you?DF: My first job was at Six Flags Over GA. This job taught me how to grow outside my position and be intentional about learning the duties of other employees. I was able to work a lot of overtime because of my knowledge. In other words, be versatile and valuable. My dad said, “You can work a job but make sure to be valuable and devel..
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An Atlanta Tradition of Giving Life to Your Dreams! A Conversation with Real Estate Agent, Tori Hughes
Q: After you graduated with a master’s in accounting from the University of Tennessee … what led you to relocate to Atlanta and pursue Real Estate as a career?TH: After graduation, I moved to Atlanta to start a career in accounting at Ernst & Young and later worked at Morgan Stanley in the Real Estate Fund Accounting Group. After taking time away from work to stay home with our young children, Ca..
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With a Track Record That Speaks for Itself, Meet Atlanta Real Estate Agent, Lorraine Beato, Delivering Results, You Deserve!
Q: Share with us why you chose Real Estate as a career.LB: I would say that real estate chose me. I started as a college intern working on the mortgaged backed trading floor for Merrill Lynch. I will never forget my first day at Merrill Lynch when my boss sat me down to explain “the birth of a Ginnie Mae”. Little did I know that would lead me into a lifelong career in real estate. I’ve always ..
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Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose
Q: You’ve been called one of the most innovative historians of your generation. How do you define innovation in historical scholarship?KB: I think innovation in historical scholarship is the willingness to explore topics that others might not have considered—or the willingness to grapple with familiar topics in new ways. Part of what I have tried to do in my work is not to simply replicate past ap..
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Charlene Li, Speaker, Author, and Disruptive Leadership Expert
Q: You’ve worked with a wide variety of industries. Do you have a soft spot for one, or is there a field that gives you particular pleasure? CL: I do — health care. It’s something that touches every person, and the stakes are incredibly high. When I work with leaders in health care, there’s a real sense of purpose and often a deep personal connection to the work. What excites me is the opportunity..
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Cat Cora Made Television and Culinary History When She Became the First Female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Hit Show Iron Chef America
Cat Cora is a celebrated, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Cat’s passion for food was ignited by her Greek and Southern roots, which inspired her to pursue a groundbreaking culinary career. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Cat honed her skills in France, training at tw..
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