216. Everyone Wins: Negotiating A Win-Win Outcome with Frank Carone | Cedric Francis
Release Date: 07/14/2025
240. Unleashed Leadership with Dr. Garland and Dorothy Wood Vance | Cedric Francis
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Dr. Garland Vance and Dorothy Wood Vance, the visionary founders behind AdVance Leadership. In their early 20s when they were tasked with building a leadership development program. They knew very little about leadership, but what they lacked in expertise, they made up for in curiosity. They devoured books, interviewed countless leaders, and immersed ourselves in the world of organizational development. This insatiable interest and access to an incredible network of leaders became the foundation of our journey. To that foundation, Garland added a doctorate in leadership and Dorothy earned...
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239. Using AI to Work Less, Earn More, and Lead Better with Daniel Hindi | Cedric Francis
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DANIEL HINDI is a founder, software engineer, and CXO with more than 25 years of experience turning ideas into multi-million dollar SaaS products. A US based entrepreneur with five successful exits, he has spent his career at the intersection of AI, automation, and building systems that scale. Today, Daniel is the Founder and CEO of NOEM.ai, where his team builds AI chatbot agents that convert more leads, reduce support costs, and extract deep sentiment insights from customer conversations across web, SMS, voice, and social channels. CONNECT WITH Daniel Hindi Website: LinkedIn:...
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238. Leading From the Inside Out with Dr. Natalie Pickering and Cedric Francis
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Natalie Pickering, PhD, is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who helps leaders trade performance pressure for authentic influence. For more than two decades, she has partnered with executives, founders, and teams across healthcare, education, startups, and global organizations to navigate change, strengthen culture, and lead with courage. She is the founder of The Becoming Institute, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations scale without losing soul. Her new book is, (Sept. 18, 2025)....
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237. Turning Ideas Into Impact with Barbara Salopek | Cedric Francis
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Barbara Salopek is an innovation strategist, founder of Vinco Innovation, and adjunct lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School. With over two decades of experience, she helps organizations turn ideas into real-world impact through innovation strategies, culture-building, and hands-on leadership of transformative projects. Passionate about making innovation more human and less abstract, she works with leaders and teams to build cultures that are creative, inclusive, and capable of navigating change. CONNECT WITH Barbara Salopek Website: LinkedIn: YouTube: Instagram: JOIN THE...
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236. Business StartUp From the GroundUp with Cameron Magee and Cedric Francis
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Cameron Magee is the Founder & CEO of avad3, a national production company known for helping planners deliver flawless, high-stakes events and conferences. For more than 20 years, Cameron has been behind the scenes of some of the most visible events in the country-producing conferences, summits, and galas for Walmart, the White House, and major national associations. But he's best known not just for delivering flawless productions, but for teaching planners how to navigate AV budgets, rehearsals, and technology with ease. CONNECT WITH Cameron Magee Website: LinkedIn: JOIN...
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235. Building Sustainable Growth with Matt Glazer and Cedric Francis
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MATT GLAZER builds things that matter. As a founder, nonprofit leader, and educator, he’s spent his career helping individuals and organizations grow with purpose and integrity. From launching Progress Texas, the state’s largest multi-issue advocacy group, to leading a major turnaround and pivot at the Austin Young Chamber, Matt knows how to make an impact while staying focused on the mission. CONNECT WITH Matt Glazer Website: LinkedIn: JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at to fight...
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234. The Big Beautiful Bill with Michelle Campbell | Cedric Francis
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MICHELLE CAMPBELL was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and began her educational journey in South Dakota before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to continue her studies. During her academic pursuits, she launched a real estate investment firm, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial path. Over the years, Michelle expanded her ventures into various industries, including horticulture, where she founded an interiorscape company, and logistics, where she established a commercial trucking business. Drawing on the insights and expertise gained across these diverse fields, she...
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233. Global Impact in Action with Kurt Avery | Cedric Francis
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Kurt Avery is the founder and president of , a company at the forefront of innovation in outdoor protection and humanitarian aid. With a background in marketing for Fortune 500 companies and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Kurt launched Sawyer with a mission to develop practical, life-saving solutions most notably in water filtration and insect repellents. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a global force, serving both outdoor enthusiasts and vulnerable communities around the world. CONNECT WITH Kurt Avery Website: Instagram: ...
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232. The Next Generation Business Model with Sara Daw and Cedric Francis
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Sara Daw is passionate about designing the future of work for C-level talent and organizations. As well as publishing the first research on the Access Economy for C-suite talent in her second book, Strategy and Leadership as Service, she is business owner and group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberty Group, the global number one provider of part-time and fractional C-suite professionals. CONNECT WITH Sara Daw Website: Website: Website LinkedIn: JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at to...
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231. Mastering Your Intentions with Bianci D'Alessio | Cedric Francis
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Bianca D’Alessio as a powerful guest for your podcast to talk about how to achieve enduring success. Star of HBO Max’s acclaimed series, Selling the Hamptons, she’s one of the top real estate brokers in New York, a global speaker, and the author of the new book, Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact. CONNECT WITH Bianca D’Alessio Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY...
info_outlineFrank Carone is an attorney, public affairs strategist, and founder of Oaktree Solutions, a venture consulting firm specializing in government relations, crisis management, and business development. A former Chief of Staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Frank is also the co-author of Everyone Wins! with a second edition releasing in February 2025. With over 30 years of experience bridging public and private sectors, Frank offers expert insights into leadership, strategic relationships, and navigating complex challenges in today’s dynamic landscape.
CONNECT WITH Frank Carone
Website: https://www.frankcarone.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-carone-57477910/
Book: https://a.co/d/4QwNKMs
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY
Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger!
Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,000 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston’s most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community.
Food Insecure Households
For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don’t have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household.
As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.
SNAP Benefits
More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as “food stamps,” SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.
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