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Making HR Sexy
Nicole Anderson / Owner & CEO of MEND
Nicole Anderson worked in human resources at a national law firm, a Florida state prison and a national retailer, where she observed similar problems in the way the companies managed their employees.
“Management was not in touch with employees and there were a lot of bad things going on. I decided there must be a better way to do this,” said Anderson, 36, of suburban West Palm Beach. “I said, ‘I am going to have my own business, and I am going to teach people how to do better HR.’ ”
Boca Raton Episode 124 – Brady Cobb – Founder & CEO of One Plant Florida
Brady Cobb / Founder & CEO of One Plant Florida
Brady Cobb is the CEO of Bluma Wellness Inc. (CSE: BWEL.U) and One Plant Florida. Bluma Wellness owns and operates a vertically-integrated, licensed medical cannabis company in the state of Florida doing business as “One Plant Florida.” One Plant Florida cultivates, processes, dispenses and retails medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state of Florida through multiple retail dispensaries and an innovative next-day door-to-door e-commerce home delivery service. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 123 – Durée Ross – President & CEO of Durée & Company
Durée Ross / President & CEO of Durée & Company
Durée Ross, who had the bold passion to launch her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24 in 1999, has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and non-profit arenas for local, national and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to manage crises, develop brand messages, protect and build brand reputations and create content for digital platforms. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 122 – Paul Christopher – Founder & Owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness
Paul Christopher / Founder & Owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness
Paul Christopher has been an established fitness professional, operating in the Boca Raton area for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of Central Florida in 2000, Paul possesses credentials as a Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA-ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM). His experience variety is a blend of orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance, and personal training. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 121 – Ben Azadi – Founder of Keto Kamp
Ben Azadi / Founder of Keto Kamp
In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.
Ben is the author of three best-selling books, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 120 – Zappy Zapolin – Founder of Mind Army / Co-Founder of KetaMD
Zappy Zapolin / Founder of Mind Army & Co-Founder of KetaMD
Michael “Zappy” Zapolin is best known for his popular film, “The Reality of Truth,” which focuses on the importance of going inside one’s own mind for answers and healing. Featuring interviews with top leaders including Deepak Chopra, Ram Dass, and Marianne Williamson, the film explores the relationship between spirituality, religion, meditation, and plant medicine, and continues to inspire millions of people. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 119 – Alex Berg – Founder and CEO of Cratos Equipment
Alex Berg / Founder and CEO of Cratos Equipment
Alex Berg, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, grew up in Baltimore, surrounded by a family of demolition contractors. Having worked several years with his father in the demolition business, he discovered his true passion– helping other contractors be more successful. Alex searched for the best equipment in the world, the equipment that would have revolutionized his dad’s demolition business. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 118 – Steve and Taylor Smith – Founders of Guardian Defense
Steve Smith & Taylor Smith / Founders of Guardian Defense
Steven S. Smith is the Co-Founder and President of Guardian Defense. Steve is passionate about making a true change in the way organizations prepare for, and respond to, a threat on site. He authored and developed his first program in 2013 upon noticing an absence of training for teachers to know what to do in the event of a threat on campus. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 117 – Michael Elkins – CEO/Founder of MLE Law
Michael Elkins / CEO/Founder of MLE Law
Michael is a 20 year, nationally quoted labor and employment attorney expert. Having provided commentary to national outlets such as CNN, Yahoo, Forbes, Bloomberg, Inc., The New York Daily News, The Miami Herald and more, Michael speaks on all matters labor and employment. Michael is the founder of MLE Law, a full service labor and employment and business law firm that utilizes modern technology to provide a legal experience that is efficient, transparent and price-predictable. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 116 – Geoffrey Schmidt – Founder/Owner at Florida Salt Scrubs
Geoffrey Schmidt / Founder & Owner at Florida Salt Scrubs
Geoffrey Schmidt started and founded Florida Salt Scrubs Working together with local partners and ingredients supplied by mother nature, our globally renowned salt scrubs and premium quality skin care products are crafted with care using our own original recipes. These recipes have never been shared until now. read more…
Boca Raton Episode 115 – Dominick Peri – Owner of Prosperity Brewers
Dominick Peri / Owner of Prosperity Brewers
Dominick moved from New York to Florida in 1993 to attend Florida International University’s Hospitality Management Program and never looked back. A frequent guest lecturer on the North Miami Campus, he inspires both young and not so young students to pursue their life and career goals through formal education and life experience. read more…