Bonnie Rich. An Effective Leader with a Passion for Cause.
She Fights for the people in her district because she never stopped being one of them. Believing in herself and her own leadership helps her serve others. She serves In the Georgia House of Representatives as a member of the Judiciary Committee, Retirement Committee, Ways & Means Committee, and the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. She also serves as the Chairman of the Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee.Q: Why d..
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Just Because, You Can’t Control What Life Throws at You, Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Control How to Handle it, Meet Jill Heineck, Cancer Survivor & Associate Broker, Realtor of Heineck & Company / Keller Williams Realty
Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate? JH: I really fell into it, which sounds so funny to say. 18 months before the 1996 Olympics, the market was on fire, and some of our friends were investing in real estate, flipping, and making a killing. Both of us still working in our day jobs, decided that we would give it a try. Suffice it to say, it was a very expensive learning experience that led me to become an advisor to..
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Baking the Taste of Difference, Meet Callie Biscuits Chef/Owner Carrie Morey
Q: Can you share with our audience when your passion for cooking started?CM: My first memory, or so it is told to me, was at age 5 when my parents were having a party and they put me to bed. Apparently, I got up out of bed and snuck into the kitchen, buttered some saltines, put them on a tray and proceeded to serve them to the guests … cooking and entertaining have always been in my blood.Q: When did you know you wanted to be a Chef?CM: I have always been ..
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Setting the Standard for Fairness & Equity in the Criminal Justice System, Meet Community Engagement & Movement Building Counsel for the Southern Center for Human Rights, Tiffany Williams Roberts
Q: What led to your decision to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector?TWR: I was raised by a community organizer and was always taught that service to community was a part of life. I chose to become a community lawyer after attending law school and falling in love with both public defense and social justice activism. As a public defender, I yearned to do more for my clients than represent them in the courtroom. My friends and I co-founded a small commun..
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Our Exclusive Interview with Influencer Kim Ford
Kim Ford Is A Keynote Speaker, TV Host & Media Consultant. She Has Appeared On CNN As An Entertainment Correspondent Where She Shares Her Take on What’s Relevant in Film, Television, & Celebrity News.Q: After college, where did you feel your career path would take you? KF: Honestly, I wasn’t really sure. All I knew was I wanted to live in Atlanta. I knew I’d figure it out when I got there. It took a while, but I finally figured it out. Q: What was your fi..
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Law, Justice & Results, Building on a Tradition of Success Meet Atlanta Attorney, Lyle Griffin Warshauer
Q: How old were you when you knew you wanted to pursue a career in the legal field? LGW: 18 years old, when I was a freshman in college. I thought I wanted to be a doctor and was in the pre-med program; but I took a Constitutional Law class as an elective on a whim and I instantly fell in love with the law. I changed my major to political science, with a minor in history – the quintessential pre-law scenario! By the time I graduated I was pretty sure th..
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Compassion, Understanding & Knowledge: Attorney Tracie Klinke Provides Immigration Legal Services of the Highest Quality with Uncompromising Commitment & Exceptional Service.
Q: What was your first job? And how did it shape or impact you?TK: My first paid job was in high school – I was as a waitress at a local restaurant known for its pie. I’d say there were three good lessons that came from that experience. First, that I had to serve whoever sat in my section – be it someone I liked or didn’t like or felt awkward around (like the most popular girl in the school). I had a job to do and couldn’t let personal biases get in the wa..
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An Exclusive Interview with Hall of Fame Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam
Annika is often regarded as the greatest female golfer of all-time. During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered. She amassed over 90 worldwide victories, including 72 on the LPGA and 10 Major Championships. Annika holds a record number of Rolex Player of the Year awards (eight) and Vare Trophies for the lowest sc..
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A Union of Compassion + Healthcare for You & Your Family. A Conversation with Dr. Bhavisha Patel, O.D.
Q: After high school, did you have an idea of what your career path might be? BP: I had an idea that I wanted to be in the healthcare field but did not know exactly which career path to pursue. Eventually, I had the opportunity to intern at different medical offices during my undergraduate years, which helped me decide Optometry was for me. Q: Why did you choose to be an Optometrist? BP: Obp: OBP: Optometry is such a rewarding career. I love being a part o..
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Response, Reliability & Results Fighting for Your Legal Rights, Meet Attorney Mia Frieder
Q: Why did you choose to become a lawyer?MF: I really enjoy helping people. As a plaintiff’s lawyer, I represent individuals and families, not companies. One of the privileges of my profession is that I get the opportunity, not only to meet different people, but to learn about them. In order to represent someone in an adversary proceeding like a trial, you have to know about your clients. So, I get the opportunity to be drawn into their lives. It’s a ..
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A Boutique Law Firm that is Client Focused & Results Driven, Meet Atlanta Attorney Lerae Funderburg
Q: How old were you when you knew you wanted to pursue a career in the legal field? LF: If I’m being completely honest, I sort of fell into the law. I was one of those people that everyone always told was smart and that I should go to law school. After graduating with my bachelor’s in criminal justice, law school seemed like the next logical step. I wasn’t sold on the idea then, so I applied to grad school simultaneously. I always wanted to be an elementar..
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Creating Digital Experiences that Connect with People, Meet Kelli F. Kelley, CEO of Kelley Brand Communications
Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Digital Marketing? KK: I started my career in traditional public relations about 15 years ago, so long before we had social media or really a lot of digital marketing going on. About 6 years ago, I noticed my PR clients were asking more and more about Facebook and if that was something that we could handle for them as well. I then started doing heavy research on how to use social media platf..
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Leading One of the Most Successful Chambers in the Nation, Meet Sharon Mason, President/CEO of Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Q: When you graduated from High School, where did you think your career path would take you?SM: I always knew I would be significantly involved with people and in some area in the community where I could make a major impact … but I did not know at this time more specifics. Q: What was your first job? And how did it shape or impact you?SM: My first job was at Special Times Gift Shop in Snellville, Georgia when I was 15. I was terrible at wrapping gifts, so ..
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Surving the Most Influential Craft Cocktails, Meet 18.21 Bitters & The James Room Founders, Missy & Kristin Koefod
Q: Let’s start at the beginning, share with us where life took you after high school graduation.MK: Well I took off for a year to race mountain bikes and ski and then I moved to Atlanta!Q: Can you share with our audience at what time in your life did think about law as a career?MK: My dad was a lawyer, so I think ever since I saw him studying for the bar exam when I was a little kid. It always was a fanatic career choice to me.Q: What was your first job? ..
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With Practical Wisdom & Trusted Advice, She Will Help You Resolve Your Legal Matter the Best Way Possible with Unbelievable Client Service. Meet Atlanta Attorney Kristal Holmes
Q: At age 16, what did you think your career path might be? KH: I always knew I would become some sort of professional. The father of one of my childhood friends is an attorney and as kids we would visit his office. I was always intrigued by his job. I remember as a young child researching in our family’s encyclopedia what an attorney is and the importance of attorneys in our society. However, at age 16 I truly enjoyed science and I thought that I would..
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Out With Her New Book A Game of Life - A Women’s Game Plan For Success. An Exclusive Interview With Author Patricia Kennedy.
Q: What is your book The Game of Life! all about?PK: The Game of Life! is about the landscape that persists in today's corporate environment. Focusing on women in that arena and the challenges we face, I share how we got to where we are through socialization, conditioning, societal norms, expected or acceptable behaviors that shape how we as women show up in the world. Then I share actions we can take to be the change we want to see in the world. Q: What i..
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