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NABWIC TALKS ”HOW I DID IT” WITH ENTREPRENEUR, SPEAKER & AUTHOR TWYLA GARRETT

As a NABWIC Member and as a remarkable entrepreneur, with experience gained working as an accountant for the federal government, Twyla started her first business in 1996 providing bookkeeping services. In 2000, she founded and sold in 2016 IME, a successful Homeland Security Managing Consulting firm. She now is the founder of Growth Management Services (GMS), a Construction Program Management Firm with revenues of over one million dollars within three years of opening, and Integrated Responders Group (IRG), a Full Services Independent Claims Management Firm. Twyla is known for her notable (oftentimes 100% self-funded) business deals, and she strives to provide excellent opportunities for individuals faced with immense personal and social challenges, especially related to abuse. At GMS, she seeks out the homeless and ex-offenders for a second chance and offers them full-time sustainable work.
Contact:  Twyla Garrett | President and CEO | Growth Management Services Inc.| Phone: 919-803-5979 |mobile: 410-365-8798 | Email: twyla@hiregms.com
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH CHERYL HUBBARD, ENTERPRENEUR, AUTHOR, & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Cheryl Y. Hubbard is an American entrepreneur author motivational speaker and university professor. She is known for ShesFundable events and Get Lit America financial literacy educational products that are helping to close the wealth Gap and entrepreneurial gender gap for women. 
Cheryl helps female entrepreneurs gain confidence with money to build wealth and grow incredibly impactful profitable businesses that changes lives. Miss Hubbard's agency offers marketing solutions such as establishing CTV channels and live streaming methods for clients to expand their audience reach to billions. The goal is to help people be their best and create incredible businesses that change the world. She loves helping others make Max money moves while having lots of fun Cheryl is also one of a few Business consultants that has made billions for Fortune 100 companies clients.
Cheryl Y Hubbard,| 404.919.9336 | cheryl@shesfundable.com | https://cherylhubbard.com | https://SheFundable.com | https://linkedin.com/in/cherylyhubbard | https:..facebook.com/cyhubbard
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH NEW MEMBER GERALD BARNES AND BLAIR THOMAS, B&G SOLUTIONS

Gerald Barnes has 30 + years of experience in logistics and Supply Chain at all levels of building operations. As a new member, Gerald has proved very supportive of the NABWIC organization and serves on various national committees such as Marketing and Communications.  He is a member of the NCR or Washington, DC Area of NABWIC and has a passion for building connections and relationships between people and organizations.
Blair Lamar Thomas  is a former professional American footbal running back in the NFL for the NY Jets, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.
Contact:  Gerald D. Barnes | B&G Solutions LLC | 2012.378.8032 | gbarnes@consultant.com
NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH NEW MEMBER DINAH COLEMAN-MASON, DINAHSTY’S CONSULTING SERVS

Owner and Consultant of Dinahsty's Consulting Services, Ms. Mason is also currently the manager of the Equal Business Opportunity Office and is the Administrator of the Jacksonville Small Emerging Business Program (JSEB). This position requires management of the EBO Office (EBO) and implementing/monitoring the JSEB program which consists of breaking larger contracts into smaller components, working with Departments to review budgets and set proper goals in accordance with city ordinances as well as establishing Project specific goals that are adequate for current  JSEB’s .She has been working at the forefront of Jacksonville’s progression through developing recommendations and implementing practices as a brand for the City to promote and deliver economic growth and community revitalization by bringing a strong Small Business Program that effect change through small business development. In addition, she is a Supreme Court Certified County & Family Law Mediator and Florida Supreme Court Approved Qualified Arbitrator. She is also a member of the Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association and a member of Leadership Jax Class ‘2021. She holds a Master of Art in Counseling from Webster University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College, and an AA degree in Paralegal Studies.
Dinah Coleman Mason | dinahsty777@gmail.com | Dinahsty's Consulting Services, LLC | 904-339-5517 (cell)
NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH KERENE SOUVERAIN RE ANNUAL MEETING & BILLION $$ LUNCHEON

NABWIC hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom reflect on NABWIC's Annual Meeting with member of the Atlanta Chapter, Kerene Souverain.  In this special episode you'll also hear from NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight recipient, Laura Kelly, Exec.Dir., CFX, & hear from keynote speaker Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary, Louisiana Deptt of Trans.
Kerene Souverain, a Miami native but lives in Atlanta, GA., graduated Clark Atlanta University with BA in Psychology and MBA in Project Management. She is currently a project engineer looking for an employment opportunity. She is also a rising real estate developer with her family business Belair Property Mgmt, based in Miami, FL and her own Kerene Souverain Holdings. She is looking to network with like-minded individuals and expand her knowledge. 
Kerene Souverain, MBA | (786)636-7052
NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH KERENE SOUVERAIN RE ANNUAL MEETING & BILLION $$ LUNCHEON

NABWIC hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom reflect on NABWIC's Annual Meeting with member of the Atlanta Chapter, Kerene Souverain.  In this special episode you'll also hear from NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight recipient, Laura Kelly, Exec.Dir., CFX, & hear from keynote speaker Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary, Louisiana Deptt of Trans.
Serene Souverain, a miami native but lives in Atlanta, GA., graduated Clark Atlanta University with BA in Psychology and MBA in Project Management. She is currently a project engineer looking for an employment opportunity. She is also a rising real estate developer with her family business Belair Property Mgmt, based in Miami, FL and her own Kerene Souverain Holdings. She is looking to network with like minded individuals and expand her knowledge. 
Kerene Souverain, MBA | (786)636-7052
NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG
 

NABWIC TALKS W/ LAURA KELLEY, EXEC. DIR. CFX & NABWIC’S WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Laura Kelley has been selected as NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight for NABWIC's Billion-Dollar Luncheon in Transportation Opportunities.  She will be officially recognized during the virtual luncheon on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11.30 am.  You are invited to register and join us at https://annualmeeting2023.eventbrite.com. 
Today, we will repeat an exciting interview held with Ms. Kelley on last week.  The show is worth repeating as our hosts were able to get up close and personal with Ms. Kelley who has more than 30 years of experience in executive transportation management, helping shape national, state and local policy. In 2014, she was named the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s (CFX) first executive director, managing the daily operations of the agency’s 125-mile expressway system and $4 billion-dollar five-year work plan. Under her leadership, the agency has adopted a “Customer First” philosophy leading to innovative programs such as the expansion of customer services by opening drive-up Reload Lanes on expressways, piloting the Visitor Toll Pass Program in partnership with the Orlando International Airport, and saving commuters millions of dollars through toll discounts.
Contact: Central Florida Expressway Authority | 4974 ORL Tower Road  •  Orlando, FL 32807 |407.690.5000  (p)  •  laura.kelley@cfxway.com
Favorite Book:  The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS W/ LAURA KELLEY, EXEC. DIR. CFX & NABWIC’S WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Laura Kelley has more than 30 years of experience in executive transportation management, helping shape national, state and local policy. In 2014, she was named the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s (CFX) first executive director, managing the daily operations of the agency’s 125-mile expressway system and $4 billion-dollar five-year work plan. Under her leadership, the agency has adopted a “Customer First” philosophy leading to innovative programs such as the expansion of customer services by opening drive-up Reload Lanes on expressways, piloting the Visitor Toll Pass Program in partnership with the Orlando International Airport, and saving commuters millions of dollars through toll discounts.
Contact: Central Florida Expressway Authority | 4974 ORL Tower Road  •  Orlando, FL 32807 |407.690.5000  (p)  •  laura.kelley@cfxway.com
Favorite Book:  The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG