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Season 1

EPISODES  June - August 2020
 

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Dating & Connection Technology

 FRIDAY JUNE 5TH

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FRIDAY JUNE 12TH

*No Session to Honor Juneteenth*

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FRIDAY JUNE 19TH

Let's talk about how we connect, engage and build relationships of all kinds. Virtually and in-person. Christiana Yebra joins to talk about her insights in this space and her multiple business ventures.

Your financial business strategy is critical.

Let's have an open dialog about how to prepare and what to consider when making sustainable financial decisions for your business. Jonathan Chavez joins us to give us a peek behind the curtain.

"Juneteenth is an unofficial American holiday & an official Texas State Holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in the US to commemorate General Gordon Granger's reading of federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, on 19 June 1865..."

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FRIDAY JUNE 26TH

Small Business Innovation & Resources

No matter if you're a current business owner, or a prospective and curious first-time entrepreneur...you should know about every valuable resource available to you! Nikka Herschberger is the Managing Director for the Bill J. Priest Small Business Innovation Center. She is not only an amazing champion for local businesses, she is a well-connected community builder.

 FRIDAY JULY 17TH

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FRIDAY JULY 3RD

*No session!*

Recognizing the July 4th holiday and continuing to explore what this holiday means to black, brown, and indigenous cultures and the communities of people of color. 

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FRIDAY JULY 10th 

When you're a small to medium size business, you explore many options for affordable yet impactful ways to get the word out about your businesses expertise. Erin Gregor and Syya Yasotornrat of Innovation Media Enterprises join us to share tips for how to, and why you should, start a podcast to tell your story and highlight your industry knowledge. 

FRIDAY JULY 24TH

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FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH

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When you're driven to grow, knowing your options is crucial. Tarsha Polk, Director of the DFW LiftFund Women's Business Center joins us to talk about the at-no-cost services and affordable programming they provide. We'll talk about their latest COVID Resiliency Program as well as Tarsha's latest book, "Making an Impact: How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand."

When it comes to getting the word out about your business, your brand and crafting a style that "wow's" - join us Friday with special guest, Leah Frazier. Leah is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media– a creative marketing agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.

The steps we take as a city to become a more inclusive economy are not always the big, showy efforts - rather, the product of hardworking individuals behind the scenes. Tom Foley is a community leader, local Professor, Attorney and Director of The Study USA working on programs to drive gender parity and support women and under-represented Founders in their efforts to scale their businesses.

 FRIDAY AUGUST 14TH

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If you're new to Dallas, planning to relocate to the area, or finally finding the time to get more plugged in to the local communities here in Dallas - "where to start?" is often the most asked question when it comes to where to spend your time. So, we're here to tell you -CreativeMornings Dallas must top your list and Megan Smith, one their Lead Organizers, joins us to talk about topics they cover, and what community means to her and the Creative Mornings team. 

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