Barbara Jordan on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
Release Date: 04/24/2025
Drew Denison on the Bullish on Business Podcast with Rose Odette
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https://a.co/d/1zWZUTq Drew has spent the last ten years with Michigan-based companies focused on economic development, manufacturing, and consulting services, in roles from bookkeeping & administration, to accounting, to director of finance. He currently offers bookkeeping and financial consulting services curated to the needs of the business with a friendly, accessible personality, humor and lightheartedness. He helps create structure for the business, financial organization, and insight. Drew earned a Bachelors in Modern Languages, and has received academic training in accounting, and...
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Jaime Edmondson on the Bullish on Business Podcast with Rose Odette
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Jaime Edmondson is a Traverse City native who lives with her head in the clouds while her feet remain firmly planted on the ground. She’s a lifelong multi-passionate creative and animal lover and loves to lose herself in a good book, video game, or D&D campaign. She moved back to TC with her husband and parrots after graduating from MSU with her Bachelor’s degree, and they have since grown their flock to 8 with a toddler. She is always up for talking about parrots, family, nerdy things, and goals for the future. Mention - Sabrina Jordan with 8Bit Insights https://youtu.be/c3wIl5SG40A...
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Niki Schultz on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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Niki Schultz is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Economic Success (AES), a regional organization serving Wexford and Missaukee counties in Northern Michigan. With a deep commitment to community development, Niki leads initiatives that strengthen local economies through workforce development, housing solutions, and collaborative partnerships. Since stepping into this role, she has been especially focused on building strong relationships in Missaukee County and supporting innovative programs that connect young people to career opportunities in the region. Niki brings a personal...
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Jamie Gallagher on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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🎙️ Guest Bio: Jamie Gallagher Jamie Gallagher is the founder of 4 The Win (4TW) https://4thew.com/ It is a purpose-driven company on a mission to enrich lives and accelerate growth — personally, professionally, and organizationally — through Purpose, Culture, Creativity, and Clarity. At 4TW, Jamie helps people and companies craft strategies that aren’t just profitable, but profoundly human. His belief? When you align your mission with meaning, magic happens. Before launching 4TW, Jamie spent over 40 years transforming the toy and creative products industries. He’s the former CEO...
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Sherry Cummins on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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🎙️ **About Our Guest — Sherry Cummins, SHRM-SCP, CMM, CMP** Sherry Cummins is a powerhouse in the world of business development and a seasoned expert in business coaching, HR strategy, and event leadership. As the Business Development Senior Specialist at the Great Lakes Business Council, she champions female entrepreneurs by providing education, certification support, and networking opportunities to help businesses thrive. With over two decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and associations, Sherry brings a unique blend of business strategy, cultural...
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Holly Mullins on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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Holly Mullins is an entrepreneur and former insurance agency owner who recently traded the Rockies for the lakeshore, relocating with her family to Traverse City, Michigan. Originally from Nebraska, she played college volleyball at Northern Michigan University and graduated with a Marketing degree. After moving to Denver in 2007, Holly launched her own insurance agency, which she ran for 15 years before selling it in 2022. She's been married to her husband Luke for 15 years, and they have two awesome kids—Sedric (11) and Vivian (8)—plus two furry sidekicks, Finley the dog and Nadiya...
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The KRÄM Group on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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“Mark Wanner is a business owner, buyer, and natural team builder with deep roots in craftsmanship and community. Raised in an Amish family, Mark spent his early years working alongside his dad in construction and window manufacturing—experiences that shaped his strong work ethic and hands-on approach to business. Today, Mark brings that same dedication to his leadership, with a clear focus on building relationships, empowering people, and creating spaces where teams and individuals can thrive. He’s not just about business—he’s about people, purpose, and progress.”
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Jeff Pai on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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At Lune Group, we provide small businesses and startups with flexible, hands-on HR solutions. Based in Traverse City, we understand the unique challenges local businesses face, and we’re passionate about helping you build a thriving, compliant, and engaged workforce. From HR compliance audits to recruitment, onboarding, and conflict resolution, we offer tailored services that relieve the stress of managing HR. Our mission is simple: to empower business owners to focus on growth, while we handle the complexities of HR with expertise and care. Let’s work together to create a workplace where...
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Barbara Jordan on the Michigan Innovation Podcast with Rose Odette
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Meet Barbara – A Trusted Guide Through Change, Challenge, and Growth For more than 35 years, Barbara has assisted individuals and organizations in successfully navigating transformation. With a background that encompasses leadership and life coaching, HR leadership, small group ministry, workshop facilitation, and consulting, she offers a unique blend of emotional intelligence and strategic insight to every engagement. Clients consistently highlight two reasons for returning to work with Barbara time and again: quality outcomes and meaningful relationships. Over 90% of her clients...
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Andrew Stafford of the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce on the Michigan Innovation Podcast
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https://www.manisteechamber.com/business-development-in-manistee-county/ Andrew Stafford is an avid supporter of economic development and community growth, he is passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive positive change in Michigan. With a background in economic analysis and a strong understanding of the challenges facing local communities, he is committed to working with organizations and individuals to support sustainable and effective growth. He believes that by fostering collaboration and innovation, you can build stronger, more resilient communities that provide...
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For more than 35 years, Barbara has assisted individuals and organizations in successfully navigating transformation. With a background that encompasses leadership and life coaching, HR leadership, small group ministry, workshop facilitation, and consulting, she offers a unique blend of emotional intelligence and strategic insight to every engagement.
Clients consistently highlight two reasons for returning to work with Barbara time and again: quality outcomes and meaningful relationships. Over 90% of her clients seek additional services, many becoming long-term partners in their personal or professional growth.
Barbara is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, possessing top strengths in Strategic, Belief, Individualization, Connectedness, and Activator. She is also certified in executive coaching, emotional intelligence, leadership development, personal style assessments, and retirement coaching.
She founded the Leadership Lunch Club in Traverse City, Michigan—a vibrant community space designed to inspire and connect local leaders through shared learning, genuine conversation, and mutual support.
Colleagues and clients alike describe Barbara as a "builder"—someone who brings entrepreneurial thinking, a deep sense of purpose, and the adaptability needed to lead through both opportunity and adversity. Having worked as a senior HR executive in a global training, technology and consulting company during the pandemic, Barbara also brings first hand experience of how to help navigate some of the changes, challenges and opportunities leaders and organizations are facing in the post-pandemic world.
Above all, Barbara is motivated by a passion to make a positive difference. Whether she’s coaching individuals, leading workshops, or helping organizations align with their values, her work is consistently rooted in purpose and driven by results.