Upcoming GLOW Speaker
Lisa Calhoun is CEO and founder of Write2Market, a B2B publicity firm that focuses on messages that matter. Local clients include Case-mate, $5.2 B Mansfield Oil, $18 B Alcan Cable, and Coca-Cola's C5 youth camp program. Find out how the "big guys" use social media and publicity to supercharge sales in this fact-packed, case-study-rich session. You'll take away real action steps you can put to use in your company right away. |
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Previous GLOW Speakers
Martha Lanier lives in a northern suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. She is the mother of three, the grandmother of seven and wife to Jim for over 40 years.
She believes we are each capable of achieving far more than we think is possible -- when we stretch our comfort zones and believe in ourselves. Martha is no stranger to facing her own fears and overcoming self-limiting barriers. Once petrified, she overcame her fear of speaking in front of groups, jumped out of a perfectly good plane and most recently, became a breast cancer survivor.
In April, 2008, Martha discovered a lump in her right breast one week after her yearly physical exam. Results revealed she had breast cancer identified as Stage I infiltrating ductal carcinoma. She chose to take aggressive action and on June 3 had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery using an abdominal TRAM.
Just 6 weeks post-op she registered as a walker and began training for the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Not only did she complete the 30 mile walk with her 2 daughters, but was also a guest speaker during the closing ceremonies. To celebrate her first year of being cancer-free, Martha competed in the Aflac Iron Girl Sprint Triathlon in June, 2009.
Content for her programs is based in part on her personal experiences -- her skydiving adventure, surviving breast cancer, surviving an unlikely and unexpected heart attack, and at 62, crossing the finish line at the Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon.
Before starting her own company, she worked as a medical secretary, executive administrative assistant, office manager, HR director and VP of REO/Relocation Services.
Woman's Day magazine featured her daring skydiving adventure in an article about women over 50 who have taken risks. She was influenced by her daughter who has served two tours of duty in the Middle East as a C-2 pilot in the Navy on board the aircraft carrier, the Constellation.
In 2006/2007, Martha Lanier served as president of National Speakers Association - Georgia Chapter. Her election as president by her peers underscores her success as a leader, mentor and decision maker. |
Martha Lanier
Leader. Motivator. Parent. Author. Skydiver. Survivor. |
Taryn Pisaneschi, who used to be an introvert, is a professional speaker, trainer and marketing consultant. As Chief Marketer for TSP Marketing, Taryn works with individual clients to develop business branding basics. Clients benefit from learning about solid elevator pitches, intentional referrals, and productive social networking strategies. Through TSP Marketing, Taryn empowers clients to meet their marketing goals in a friendly and meaningful way.
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Taryn Pisaneschi
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Suzanne Sitherwood was named president of Atlanta Gas Light, in November 2004. Her primary responsibility is executive oversight of Atlanta Gas Light, plus two other utilities in AGL Resources’ Southern region. Prior to assuming this role, Ms. Sitherwood served as vice president of gas operations and capacity planning, a position she held from 2002 until 2004.
Ms. Sitherwood joined Atlanta Gas Light more than 29 years ago as a co-op student in the cathodic protection group. During her career at AGL Resources, she has held a variety of positions including vice president of engineering, environmental, and construction, chief engineer, director of competition planning, director of rates and regulatory affairs, and director of residential markets.
Ms. Sitherwood is the 2010 chair, an officer and board member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is past chair of the chamber’s Environment & Energy Committee and general co-chair of its GA Initiative.
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Panelists Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIP, CPBS is a certified image consultant; corporate and personal brand strategist, speaker, trainer, and author. Through her company, Illustra Image Consulting, Sarah provides leading-edge image and brand management strategies to high achieving clients and delivers innovative, inspiring corporate training seminars to empower executive leaders within Fortune 500 companies. Sarah is known for her inspiring and entertaining style of communication as a public speaker; she writes a popular blog, and is the author of a newly released book, Image Power.
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Connie Jeon DPT, MPH, RD/LD, CPI, H/FI Founder, Elements Diet and Fitness and Novo Physical Therapy/Pilates. As a career and family driven woman, she understands that a woman can easily take care of everything and everyone else and put herself last on the priority. This inspired her to open the ultimate wellness Center for women incorporating the most effective form of exercises, (yoga, Pilates, smart card workout™), a place for rejuvenation and relaxation (massage, infrared sauna), personalized service (personal/nutritional coaching), and rehabilitation (physical therapy/accupressure services). Connie is committed to providing the most effective and progressive form of exercise and rehabilitation to promote pain free, healthy and vibrant lives.
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Althea Lawton-Thompson is the owner of Aerobics, Yoga & More Fitness Studios in Lilburn, GA and the Executive Director of the Foundation for Fit Families, Inc (a 501c3 agency). Additionally, Althea has been the Fitness Director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital youth obesity program in Baltimore, MD since 2003, and her company provides health education classes for AT&T, GA Operation Systems, and DeKalb County Government in Georgia. As a faculty member of the American Council on Exercise, she travels throughout the US and Caribbean presenting and speaking on issues of health, wellness and life. Her internationally popular fitness video series and published articles have been included in magazines including Best Body, Essence, Parenting, and Oxygen. To learn more, visit www.Altheatized.com or www.AYMFitness.com.
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Dr. Beverly Scott: In October 2007,
Beverly A. Scott, Ph.D. became General Manager and Chief
Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit
Authority (MARTA), the ninth largest transit system in the
United States. Recognized throughout the industry as a
progressive leader of exceptional skill and foresight, Dr.
Scott brings strong vision and leadership to MARTA's ongoing
implementation of improvements and its efforts to develop a
comprehensive regional transportation plan.
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Paige Havens: As one of Spitfire Media Group's managing partners, Paige Havens is a marketing guru offering more than 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, business development, and community relations. Paige's experience spans across both public and private sectors and multiple industry lines. She's a big picture thinker that loves to take on big challenges. In 2002, Paige launched her own marketing and community relations consulting firm, then merged with Spitfire in 2006. Since then, she's played an integral part in fueling Spitfire's success. (Glow speaker-August 2009)
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Dr. Jennifer B. Kahnweiler: Dr. Jennifer Kahnweiler is the author of the new book, The Introverted Leader: Building on You Quiet Strength (Berrett-Koehler, June 2009). Jennifer specializes in translating leadership theories into practical approaches and has had key assignments at such companies as Capital One, GE, Turner Broadcasting, The U.S. Department of Education, The Coca-Cola Company and AT&T. She was featured as an expert on the WTBS TV hit show, Movie and a Makeover and drew upon her human resources expertise to co-author the book, Shaping Your HR Role: Succeeding in Today's Organizations (Elsevier, 2005) (Glow speaker - June 2009)
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Wendy Kinney: Wendy Kinney created Ready...Set...Go Make Money! networking methodology from her 10 years of living and breathing networking. She is the founder of the Atlanta office of PowerCore, America's most powerful business referral network. And since 1995, 72 PowerCore Teams have been established in the metro Atlanta area, connecting more than 4,898 members. (Glow Speaker - April 2009)
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Kelly Greer: Kelly Greer is the publisher of Gwinnett Magazine and with her husband David owns several other Gwinnett based companies all dedicated to helping local businesses do more business in their backyard. Kelly is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and currently serves on the Gwinnett Chamber's Board of Directors. Kelly and David live in the glorious town of Buford with their three children and dog. Kelly is a member of Fusion Church in Suwanee and is proud to share that she has not put on a pair of pantyhose in almost 10 years! (Glow Speaker - February 2009)
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Jamila Brown: Jamila Brown currently serves as a Health Educator with the Health Education and Wellness Department at Gwinnett Medical Center. In her role, she coordinates the Associate Wellness Program known by Gwinnett Medical staff as HealthQuest. HealthQuest provides health education, preventive health screenings, health motivation progams, and health resources. Ms. Brown received her B.S.Ed in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Georgia. She has worked in several health industries in the areas of cardiac rehab, cancer surveillance and prevention, disease management and health & wellness. (Glow Speaker - December 2008)
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Elizabeth Gordon: Elizabeth Gordon is a seasoned management consultant and the author of The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels (Robert D. Reed Publishers 2008), a business strategy guide for women. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Atlanta and the Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Atlanta. She is a certified Life Coach and the host of a weekly radio show called The Publicity Show. (Glow Speaker - October 2008)
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Emily Sanders: For nearly fifteen years, Emily C. Sanders, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanders Financial Management, and her team have developed an outstanding reputation by effectively serving emerging affluent women. A nationally recognized, fee-only financial advisory firm, Sanders Financial Management provides clients with comprehensive financial management, helping investment portfolios grow through the combined expertise and problem-solving skills of the entire company. Under Emily's leadership, the firm has earned a coveted spot on Bloombergs Wealth Manager Magazine's annual ranking of America's Top Wealth Managers three times. (Glow Speaker - August 2008)
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Marsha Anderson Bomar: Ms. Bomar is the founder and president of Street Smarts, a transportation planning and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Duluth, GA. She has received the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce Athena Award as an Outstanding Businesswoman who has made a significant contribution in business, community service and her profession. Ms. Bomar is also the recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Society of Women Engineers. Currently, Ms. Bomar serves on the Duluth City Council.
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Sarah Hathorn
Connie Jeon
Althea Lawton-Thompson