NABWIC

NABWIC Talks with Hosts Ersula Odom and Jackie Perry

NABWIC has a chance to gain insights into the lives and NABWIC associations of two of NABWIC's talk show hosts.
Ersula Odom is the CEO and Founder of Sula Too.  She is also a publisher, legacy writer, keynote speaker, and Mary McCloud Bethune Performer.  
Jackie Perry is CEO of JPerry and Associates and a technology company, Data Architect.  Jackie was formerly an incubator director responsible for coaching entrepreneurs to success.  Many of her entrepreneurs have achieved success, and have been included in INC Magazine's fastest-growing company list. 

Four Ways to Build Sustainability and Beauty in Your Community with Audra Carson

Learn how one woman is making a difference in her hometown by building a sustainable community through environmental, eco-friendly policies and strategies. 
Leaving people places and things better isn't just a tag line for Audra Carson, founder of De-tread LLC. Known as the “Tire Nerd,” she is a leader who provides solutions to the issue of post-consumer tire waste/tire blight that plagues communities across the country. 
She is a force to be reckoned with in and around the community. As the Chief Beautification Strategist of Izzie, LLC, Audra is a resilient, optimistic, dedicated woman who is focused on ensuring that revitalization of community occurs, while addressing societal concerns, as well. Her abiding love for Detroit is expressed as the host of the CommuniD Podcast, which features guests who create community through their work. Audra is a tenacious Eco-Justice and Sustainability leader who brings decades of boots-on-the-ground work. She provides consulting to organizations on how to positively impact people and the planet while yielding a profit.    
 
Audra D Carson
Chief Beautification Strategist
Izzie
866.97 IZZIE(49943)
313.623.6460
izziellc.com
"We leave people, places and things better than we found them"

NABWIC Talks Membership Benefits with Nicole Allen

In this age of social media whereby a world of peers is only a tweet away, are membership organizations still relevant today?
It's been said that Membership has It's Perks.  If you've been wondering how organizations like NABWIC can benefit you or your business, then you don't want to miss this interview with NABWIC's membership chair, Nicole Allen, President of Operations, Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections.
Learn 6 ways in which membership with one of the fastest growing women organizations in the construction industry -- National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) - can benefit you!
 

NABWIC Talks with Lisa Colon on Law and Legal Contracting Issues

NABWIC Talks with Lisa Colon on Law and Legal Contracting Issues
Lisa Colon is a Partner in the Fort Lauderdale Office of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP. Lisa is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Mediator. Sher represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals in public and private real estate and construction matters. Lisa has experience with federal, state and local government contracting issues.  Lisa is deeply immersed in matters relating to small and minority businesses. She serves as General Counsel for the National Association of Minority Contractors. She is a fellow with the American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, and regularly lectures on a variety of construction and government contracting issues. Lisa received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Miami.
Contact:
Y. Lisa Colon, Esq. 
Partner
Board Certified Construction Attorney
Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP
101 N.E. Third Avenue | Suite 1910
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
T 954.761.8700 | D 954.769.5329
F 954.524.6927 | M 954.830.7522

NABWIC Talks with Monica Alexander, Balance Health and Wellness

Ending a busy year and getting ready for an even busier one?  Learn how you can balance health, wellness, and your business as you enter year 2020.
Monica Alexander
Monica Alexander is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build and grow profitable businesses. She is the Founder of Balance Body Network (a holistic health & wellness company). Monica is currently serving as BunkerLABS Detroit’s Entrepreneur City Leader. A 16-year active duty veteran and trained social worker, she has a unique 27+ year background in communications, elegant leadership, project management, strategic planning and business development which provides those she serves with unique advantages and opportunities. Monica’s newest adventure includes her first book titled Perfectly Flawed – A Woman’s Journey of Self Discovery
BalanceBodyNetwork.com

NABWIC Talks with Monique Owens, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Politician

NABWIC Talks with Monique Owens, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Politician
 Monique Owens has always been a social justice trailblazer. Serving her community is no stranger to her.  Serving as a Police Officer for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department for over 10 years made her more aware of the challenges we face as a community and how our society is affected by our environment, economic status, race and education. Her love for seeing other people excel and be successful led to her role as a professional Comedienne.  Bringing people together with social issues and awareness through laughter allowed her to travel the world and reach others.  In 2014, She auditioned for “Showtime at the Apollo” and won.  In 2015, she started her own talent agency called “Naturally Funny Talent Agency, LLC” to provide comedy entertainment and also guide new comedians on what to expect in the business of entertainment. On November 5th,2019 she was elected the first African American Mayor of Eastpointe, Michigan and in 2017, she made history as the first African American Councilwoman in Eastpointe, Michigan making history twice in only two years breaking the glass ceiling to help bridge the gap on so many levels.  She wanted more for our youth because she understands that no matter where you come from doesn’t determine where you are going.  She started a 4-h program, in Eastpointe which she was a part of as a child, to teach the youth about critical thinking, self-worth and giving back to the community.  She has partnered up with local business owners to provide community events that cater to not only our residents but surrounding areas as well.

NABWIC Talks with Alvina Mickel on How to Leverage Profits with Merchant Service

Alvina Mickel started her career in the Merchant Service/Financial Service Industry back in 1987 with National Bank Card Company as a chargeback specialist, she was responsible for cardholder disputes filed against merchants. She became the Customer Service Supervisor and move into the role of a Relationship Manager in the Banking Services Unit where she was responsible for negotiating contracts, training clients on new products and services.
Alvina continued her role as a relationship manager in 1995, after National Bank Card Company sold its company to First Data one of the largest credit card processing companies in the United States.  After First Data sold the banking services unit to iPayment Inc. in 2004,  Alvina transitioned with the new company continuing her role as Relationship Manager.
In 2016 Alvina decided with the knowledge she has acquired over the many years in the Merchant Service/Financial Service Industry she would branch out on her own. She partnered with MerchantPro Express (MPX) as an Independent Agent Owner. Alvina has developed card processing solutions for countless businesses, she understands that each business has unique needs and deserves personalized service and support. Alvina is also co-owner of Prostyle Real Estate Investors.
Alvina belonged to several chambers of commerce and is currently a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), Lower Township Chamber of Commerce in NJ, NAACP, and other networking groups in New York.

Move your Marketing from Mediocre to Magnificent… NABWIC Talks W/ Danielle Gray

How to Move your marketing from Mediocre to Magnificent…Tips and Strategies from Digital Marketing Strategist, Danielle Gray
 
Danielle Gray is a Content Marketing Strategist with over seven years of industry experience composing proposals, writing content, running email campaigns, and generating leads online. Along with developing proposals, she helped her former design-build firm grow website visits by 88% and contributed over $150 million in revenue from leads generated from the website in just three years. Now, Danielle is the owner of DG Marketing Company, a marketing firm committed to contributing and creating genuine, humanized digital marketing that listens and solves instead of tells and sells. She also speaks around the country about content generation, the importance of digital marketing and social media specifically relating to the professional services industry.
Danielle Gray, MBA
The Content Whisperer
Digital Marketing Specialist
Owner
DG Marketing Co.
678.232.0033
danielle@dgmarketingco.com
dgmarketingco.com
@EmpatheticDG