Episodes

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
NABWIC TALKS WITH PAULETTE WALKER, CEO AND FOUNDER, NJOI REALTY, LLC
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
NABWIC TALKS WITH PAULETTE WALKER, CEO, NJOI REALTY, LLC
Paulette, a true native of Jacksonville, FL., from Loretto Elementary to Samuel W. Wolfson High School, she knows the city of Jacksonville! With over 25 years of combined experience of both mortgages and real estate, her ultimate goal is for every customer to be educated and succeed in purchasing a home. Paulette is passionate and compelled to assist both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals. She'll help bring your dreams to reality. Her military and banking experience has been beneficial in building relationships with, builders, Realtors, lenders, title agencies and other business partners. So, stop procrastinating and twiddling your thumbs, call Paulette she’ll get the job done!
Email: info@njoirealty.com | 904.356.3934
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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

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
NABWIC TALKS with Dr. Salimah El-Amin Witherspoon, CEO of Bridge Builders Trucking
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
NABWIC TALKS with Dr. Salimah El-Amin Witherspoon, CEO of Bridge Builders Trucking
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon has 17 years of experience as a public health practitioner, researcher and educator. She began her career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serving as a sexual health educator for the first high school STD screening program in country. During her tenure in Philadelphia she also worked with the Connect to Protect HIV Prevention Program for MSM youth of Color. She has published and presented nationally on sexual health, sexual gender minority health, sexual history elicitation, Black infant mortality and health disparities.
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is a former Faculty Affiliate/ Senior Research Associate at the Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University. She currently serves as a Core Public Health faculty member at Capella University in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is also the managing Partner of Bridge Builders Trucking LLP in Garner, NC. Bridge Builders Trucking was established in 2016. Bridge Builders Trucking is a family owned dump truck company serving the RDU region.
Contact:
Email: elamin.salimah@gmail.com | Phone: (850) 322.6834

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
NABWIC TALKS WITH WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT DR. BELLANDRA FOSTER, ENG. & AUTHOR
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Our special guest is Bellandra Foster, PE, President of BBFoster Consulting, PC, which is a North Carolina-based corporation providing engineering, facilities management, utility coordination, inspections, program management, quality control and technical assistance. BBFoster Consulting, PC is an SBA certified 8(a) and HUBZone Corporation and a certified and prequalified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
Dr Foster has provided management consulting and coaching to various city department including transportation, and public works. She is a liaison for senior leadership, city planners, and research teams to ensure the company’s engineering support and management structure is driving the organization forward with minimal expenditures.
Dr. Bellandra Foster is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and has obtained the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation. She is a member of NABWIC and has the honorable distinction of being recognized as NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight for NABIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon in Transportation Opportunities, which will be held virtually on January 22, 2022.
Company Website: www.bbfosterconsulting.com
Coaching Website: www.bellandrafoster.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

Wednesday May 25, 2022
A CALL TO ACTION: HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR FEDERAL BUSINESS WITH KEITH MOORE
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Keith Moore is CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC is a business development, government affairs, and public relations firm focused on helping our clients navigate the government procurement process and win a government contract. KDM is renowned for providing strategic teaming, and building capacity for small and mid sized businesses. We help our clients not only win more contracts, but help firms provide more effective and efficient solutions to their clients and customers.
Keith D. Moore, CEO |KDM & Associates, LLC | 300 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington D \C 20001
202-469-3423(o) | 609-2061440 (m) | www.mbdafpcenter.com |www.kdm-assoc.com | kmoore@opengovtv.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

Wednesday May 18, 2022
A CALL TO ACTION: HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR FEDERAL BUSINESS
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
JOIN KEITH MOORE AND VALERIE MUNDY FOR THIS WONDERFUL PODCAST
Keith Moore is CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC is a business development, government affairs, and public relations firm focused on helping our clients navigate the government procurement process and win government contract. KDM is renowned for providing strategic teaming, and building capacity for small and mid sized businesses. We help our clients not only win more co |tracts, but help firms provide more effective and efficient solutions to their clients and customers.
Keith D. Moore, CEO |KDM & Associates, LLC | 300 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington D \C 20001
202-469-3423(o) | 609-2061440 (m) | www.mbdafpcenter.com |www.kdm-assoc.com | kmoore@opengovtv.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

Wednesday May 11, 2022
NABWIC TALKS Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Const
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Construction Group, Inc., focusing on subcontractor cost support and growth that drive increased profitability.
Elena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master's in Construction Management from Florida International University.
She's a Goal-driven leader focused on strategic growth, process improvements, and building sustainable industry partnerships. She has diverse experience and expertise in overall project management, strategic planning, construction software implementation, and training that drive increased profitability, greater operational effectiveness, and efficiency, focusing on continuous improvement.
She worked as a Vice President for Medium Size Commercial Contractors, a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager for various public and private projects, including the prestigious luxury condo Las Olas River House towering over the Downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline standing an impressive 42 stories tall, The Symphony Towers, twin 22 Story Building in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, and many other projects in and around Broward County, FL.
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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

Wednesday May 04, 2022
NABWIC TALKS WITH CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL & NABWIC MEMBER ELENA JEAN-FRANCOIS
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Construction Group, Inc., focusing on subcontractor cost support and growth that drive increased profitability.
Elena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master's in Construction Management from Florida International University.
She's a Goal-driven leader focused on strategic growth, process improvements, and building sustainable industry partnerships. She has diverse experience and expertise in overall project management, strategic planning, construction software implementation, and training that drive increased profitability, greater operational effectiveness, and efficiency, focusing on continuous improvement.
She worked as a Vice President for Medium Size Commercial Contractors, a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager for various public and private projects, including the prestigious luxury condo Las Olas River House towering over the Downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline standing an impressive 42 stories tall, The Symphony Towers, twin 22 Story Building in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, and many other projects in and around Broward County, FL.
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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

Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
NABWIC TALKS SOUTH FL MOVING FORWARD WITH MEMBERS MATTIS, ANGLIN, HORTON & WILLI
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Join several members of the South Florida Chapter as they talk about Moving Forward in 2022.
Meet the new president, see what exciting events are coming up, and hear from other South Florida members.
Join special guests: Shamelil Mattis, Margaret Anglin, Allison Horton, and Kerry Ann Williams
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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

Our Mission
NABWIC's Mission:
NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry. Our charge is to:
- Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.
- Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.
- Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry.
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