The Chick in Charge: Recent Episodes
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Mary Parker opens a community center to change the South Fulton Landcape! Give it up for community engagement!
Carolyn Pitt - Lawyer and Entertainment expert - shows the CHICK IN CHARGE - how to create a dynamic entertainment company for diverse women!
Monica Neal is a brand communications consultant, In this capacity, she delivers effective communications and marketing strategies to improve loyalty, customer and consumer retention, strong brand identity, and compelling messaging. Develop calculated, long-term plans that extend brand lifespan and success. Additionally, she advise clients on brand positioning, business development, and go-to market execution.
Previously she served as Executive Vice President, Brand Marketing and Partnerships for the Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. In this role, she has direct responsibility and oversight for all brand marketing efforts, digital/social media programs, public relations initiatives and sponsorship sales management. Prior to her time with Globetrotters, Neal was Senior Vice President, Public Relations for TV One. In this role she conceives, plans and directs the full scope of network communications and public relations strategies, including corporate communications, program publicity, media relations, public affairs, talent relations, and social media initiatives, across all media platforms. Before joining TV One, Neal served as Vice President of Emerging Markets and Dayparts for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). In her role, Neal led a team responsible for building consumer-centric, integrated marketing campaigns for acquired and original series to grow each network’s reach and ratings, including the multi-award winning launch campaign for CONAN on tbs. Prior to this role, she served as station manager of Peachtree TV, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s local Atlanta broadcast platform. There, she oversaw all day-to-day operations of the channel, which features blockbuster primetime movies and a daytime lineup packed with popular sitcoms targeted to Atlanta’s local audience, as well as Braves baseball and local events. Neal previously served as vice president Operations, Strategy and New Products Group, where she was directly responsible for managing strategic priorities and initiatives. She also drove the development and implementation of long-term strategies and potential business opportunities for new business growth on multiple platforms. Neal joined Turner Broadcasting’s New Products Group in 2005 as vice president/senior project leader. In this role, she evaluated and shaped new product ideas by looking at strategic analysis, consumer needs and competitive and economic analyses. She coordinated product development efforts among cross-divisional areas. Neal joined Turner Broadcasting in 2000 as director of public relations for Turner South and was promoted to vice president in 2002. In 2004, she added publicity oversight for Turner Classic Movies to her duties. Neal came to Turner Broadcasting from Court TV, where she served as director of corporate communications and handled media relations for many of that network’s signature series. Prior to that, she was director of corporate communications for Nickelodeon; associate director of media relations at ABC, Inc. /Disney; manager of corporate affairs for HBO, Inc.; and production associate for ABC’s Good Morning, America. Neal holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
40 Girls and Some Shoes' Founder - Sylvia Webb - shares her personal story from Airline Attendant to Founder Founder! Listen up, Chicks! Sylvia Webb is Mary Parkers' guest!!
Continuing her journey into the philanthropic realm, CEO of All n one security - Mary Parker - announces her latest venture - Junction 2800!
Focusing efforts on juvenile justice and establishing support for minority female business owners - Mary is establishing a multi purpose, high tech, community center - the only one of its kind - in South Fulton County.
Extending her reach as well as those of her expansive network - Mary parker is orchestrating her latest reinvention - while designing futures for others.
Lani Preis is an experienced marketer, engaged community member and a 19-year resident of Atlanta. Ms. Preis' professional experience began at Turner Broadcasting, followed by time at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta where she led the marketing team. From there, Ms. Preis opened and still operates her own business providing marketing and social media strategies, comprehensive social media audits and tactical initiatives, and digital advertising expertise to companies both small and large enterprises.
Founding her company - Mom's Do It Best Cleaning - after realizing that her standards, and those of other Mom's - often exceeded corporate standards - Melissa Morris created a niche for hiring the best women for the job!
Looking at business from a personal perspective, Morris hired and implemented a full service cleaning company based on high-level training and white glove results.
Listen up - as Melissa Morris tells us how and WHY - Mom's do it best!
Rassalyn Willis is the founder of Atlanta's ground-breaking Foundation - Motherless Daughters Foundation. Working diligently with at risk youth, Willis, along with some stellar Atlanta leaders, brings together mentors and devises programs to support young women and helps them grow into success!!
See what you think: It’s a confluence of dynamic personalities today on The Chick in Charge. Mary hosts tech expert, serial entrepreneur and radio host Dana Barrett to the show.
This Philly native has called Atlanta home long enough to be considered a native, with businesses ranging from tech consulting to a coffee house to a media company.
A little stand-up comedy, a little community theatre and a bit of film work fills out her resume, but it’s her long-running radio show that has earned her a loyal following, and winning a Georgia Association of Broadcasters Award along the way.
The ‘cast lights up today with two broadcast chicks in charge sharing success in a male-dominated field, and even a potential foray into the world of politics.
The Chick in Charge starts now…
RE INVENTION anyone?
Life’s twists and turns confound the best of us at times… Listen up ladies as The Chick in Charge – All N One Security CEO – Mary Parker – takes a beat with Linda Brooks Johnson!
Linda has SEEN it, DONE it, and is here to tell her tale!
FROM a career at IBM to a sudden Divorce, combined with a life threatening collision with CANCER, BROOKS JOHNSON shows THE CHICKS how a self-determined, focused, spiritual woman can be bold and persevere to become one of Atlanta’s best LIFE COACHES! Here is Mary Parker with A TIME WELL SPENT Founder – Linda Brooks Johnson.
Listen up at The Chick in Charge interviews Atlanta Broadcast legend - WSB's Jocelyn Dorsey!
Today Mary Parker welcomes fellow Chick in Charge – Maryan Aikan!
A genuine pioneer, Maryan Aikan shares with Mary how her entrepreneurial vision began as a young child in the Phillipines.
Growing up poor did not limit Aiken’s ability to envision her future. While her imagination became her best friend and true companion, Aiken never stopped using it to expand her business ambitions. Coming to the United States, Aiken firmly established her path as an innovator, a fashion maven, and a creative media executive through her company – CityBox Media.
With a multitude of OTHER companies under her belt – and more to come soon – Aiken is a True creative genius and a respected Atlanta philanthropist.
Listen up Ladies – as we discover imagination put to work with this week’s guest – Maryan Aiken.
Believing that education is the key to creating her extraordinary life – Judge Penny Brown Reynolds is an entrepreneur to the core!
With a humble past – Judge Penny believes that a PLAN is crucial to achieving your goals…From PAIN to POWER – Judge Penny holds fast that self-belief combined with passion and hard work will move you forward.
Pulling from inspiring icons like Diana Ross, Alex Haley, Perry Mason and Diane Carroll, judge penny proves that a life worth living is an inspired one.
TCIC - Lisa Laday Davis
Today, The Chick in Charge meets financial wizard Lisa Laday Davis!
Guaranteed to help all of the Chicks keep their finances in CHECK – Davis is an accountant with an edge. As a Certified Public Accountant with over 18 years of industry experience in Tax, Accounting, Finance and Risk Management, Laday-Davis has knowledge in real estate, professional services, nonprofits and small to medium size businesses. She’s also Experienced in Strategic Planning, Tax Planning and Business Consulting. Davis’ company - Kennesaw CPA - provides accounting and tax solutions as well as consulting in the Greater Atlanta area!
Hey Ladies! Listen up as The Chick in Charge unleashes a new interview with Ms. Normanie Ricks. From being a simple Alabama girl, Ricks ambition took her far from home!
After college – Ricks followed in her family’s footsteps by joining the Navy and becoming a Naval officer and occupational therapist. Moving forward in her career wasn’t hard – as Ricks identified her passion for helping military personnel and their families. As luck would have it – Ricks was asked to expand her vision to include the youngest members of the US Navy’s population – the babies. Designing an Occupational Therapy Neonatal Intensive Care Program – Normanie Ricks was recognized by the Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation Commission.
Now leading her own company – ACHIEVE SOLUTIONS – Ricks still focuses on pediatric therapies, and runs of the best organizations in the Southeast, United States.
All entrepreneurs need to know how to manage their money in order to take care of themselves down the road!! Listen up as The Chick in Charge interviews Joe Faxio - one of Atlanta's finest financial planners!
Listen up Chicks!! Not only is she an entrepreneur - she can share her journey into the world of hospitality with her restaurant - Nana's Chicken and Waffles!
Mary Parker, Founder of The Mary Parker Foundation, and her sister, Bobbie Powell, discuss the origins of the Foundation and the heart behind it prior to their exciting 2019 event - The Mary Parker Foundation Gala, in Atlanta, GA - June 9th, 2019.
Juliet Hall is the owner of Juliet Hall INC, a leadership consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA. Dedicated to igniting a purpose-filled passion in others, Juliet helps leaders who are at a professional crossroads to pursue their own self-discovery, develop their unique and innate abilities, and dominate their sphere of authority according to their specialized area of gifting.
Listen up! Rodney Sampson - lifetime entrepreneur and Brookings Institute Director has A LOT OF AMAZING things to say about how why where and what entrepreneurship is - how to jump into it - and what its like to live your life as an explorer of MORE!
Clairvoyant Dorothea Gates meets The Chick in Charge for a session you won't be able to FORGET!!!!!
From law enforcement to entrepreneurship – Diedre Goodwin is the quintessential entrepreneur. Goodwin came up with the idea of HALTZGLOVES when she had a close call while directing traffic, – the result?? a strategically designed glove that is a both high densibility AND high visibility – used by law enforcement all over the country – HALTZGLOVES have become a safety tool for sports advocates everywhere.
The Black Women in Film Network - based in Atlanta, GA - is a one-of-a-kind organizations supporting black women in art & culture! Take a listen to some of the countries most talented women in the South!
shaunya chavis-rucker - one of Atlanta's TOP television anchors and reporters now runs the Cities communications and just inherited the movie and entertainment division. Talk about excellent! Listen up - to amazing Shaunya Chavis Rucker!
Author and Expert Linda Stafford discusses Bullying and the Bully - and advises on how to diffuse and prevent bullying in your childrens' lives.
Public Affairs Chief - Myra White - talks about the rewards and the challenges of being the BRIDGE between the public and the Worlds Busiest Airport! Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport!
Today’s guest is Cassie Lynn Mercelus – A touted wellness expert and health media guru – Mercelus is known to the Atlanta Community as THE FLY RN – OR REGISTERED NURSE – and has worked with Shae Usher Enterprises – Atlanta Notables – and Green Heart Siblings.
A self-proclaimed activist for the rights of nurses in the State of GA – Mercelus holds with equal pay – continuing education – self promotion – and professional etiquette for aspiring health care professionals.
Today’s guest is JR McNair – A quintessential entrepreneur, McNair has made a name for himself in the Southeast helping small business newbies find their sea-legs! Considered the nation's foremost startup expert, McNair has helped over 4,200 small businesses and startups to date. In the fall of 2016, McNair founded The Velocity Accelerator, a Georgia-based Startup Accelerator, with focuses on the Tech, Medical and Agriculture Industries. In addition to his business pursuits, McNair founded Georgia Crowdfund, Inc., which helps to builds startup communities throughout Georgia.
Em Clarke - Head of Corporate Philanthropy for the United Way talks about the next generation of philanthropy and how technology plays a role!
Author of the Millennial Myth - Krystal Kadakia - talk with The Chick in Charge about busting the stereotypes of todays 20 somethings!!!
Self described Serial Entrepreneur - Maleeka Hollaway - talks about how she created 4 successful companies in 5 years! Driven, down to earth, and charming - Holloway is 28 years old - and working on her doctorate - She's a real Chick in Charge!!!
Laurie Sossa is a self-created business woman whose life lessons and experience rival the greatest entrepreneurial men!!
Television Anchor and Media Pro, Cynthia Tinsley Douglas, talks life lessons with CEO of ALL N ONE Security Mary Parker! With both ladies having great experience in aviation security and airline public relations - this interview is sky high!!
Lisa Washington is not only beautiful! She is talented! An author-Food Network competitor - Lisa Washington is the CEO of her own all natural beauty company - listen up! Lisa is the REAL deal!
Al Parker of MyEcon talks with our host Mary Parker about the in's and out's of professional finance for entrepreneurs! Al Parker is a real expert - and his program with MYECON is a great first start for the small business owner who wants - and needs! - to be smart and savvy with their funds!
Tiffany Cochran has lived an amazing life! As the daughter of famed OJ Simpson Lawyer - Tiffany has dealt with adversity and with trying to make a name for herself! With a work ethic you can only admire - Tiffany Cochran is a real Chick in Charge!
Listen up! Take note on Mary Parkers passionate support of Stacey Abrams - first black female candidate for Governor in GA!!!! Vote November 6th!
Executive therapist Chantel Cohen breaks it down and talks how to move forward through her life coach expertise with The Chick in Charge - Mary Parker!
Style yourself for leadership with Morgan Wider of Wider Style and The Chick in Charge! Mary Parker!
Executive Coach - Karen Hardwick -speaks with The Chick in Charge - Mary Parker - about CURIOSITY and how it is a driving force for leadership!
Listen up to Crystal Khalil - Head of PORSCHE USA Procurement - a brilliant lady who understands strategy in Corporate America!!!
Listen up to CEO Mary Parker interview Cybersecurity expert - Deborah Fuller for the latest on Cyberdefense and jobs in the cyber community!
Visit Super Tuesday and The Atlanta Business League with CEO of ALL N ONE Security - Mary Parker!
The Clayton County GA Small Business Expo was held at Clayton State University and focused on technology and how it plays a role in growing small business! Listen to The Chick in Charge's guests - and get some quick but meaningful tips on YOUR NEXT STEPS to GROW your BUSINESS!
Listen to Leona Barr Davenport - CEO of the Atlanta Business League - talk about what the league does for the small business owner!!
Entertainment executive - and set designer - Vera Smith - discusses the 2 halves of her career - movie production and holistic health - with The Chick in Charge - Mary Parker!
Listen up and Edward and Kimery Rosenfeld show The Chick in Charge how wedded bliss thrives in the competitive world of Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate in Atlanta, GA!!!
Ladell HIll of Executive Armor joins Mary Parker - The Chick in Charge - to discuss the biochemistry of food - and how you ARE what you EAT!!
Shari Henning is Chief Development Officer for Habitat for Humanity - Listen to Shari as she takes The Chick in Charge of her journey of growth and empowerment!
Listen to Yolanda Jackson - small business administrative expert! on WHY and HOW to attend the Clayton County Small Biz Expo!! Yolanda is a real expert and a great resource for small businesses that want to learn HOW to grow!!
Impatience serves the few!! But the long game will serve YOU!! Play the long game and look to the future! The Chick in Charge always plays the long game.....
Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg (Independent)- Ex-Senator, Businessman & '06/'10 Candidate & Alicia "Chucky" Hansen (Independent) - Senator, Businesswoman & '02 Gov Candidate
We know you're busy - but we also know that, as women - we have instincts! We have a 'gut' feeling! Follow your instincts as well as your head and you will be a brilliant entrepreneur!
As one of the hardest working entrepreneurs out there - Mark Cuban has some great advice for the start-up executive! Listen as the Chick in Charge takes some CUBAN advice!!
CEO Mary Parker tells the entrepreneur to do their homework and research their customers! Know they customer as thy know thyself!! Said Shakespeare - AND Mary Parker....
The Chick in Charge is hard at work - and she wants you to work hard too! Give a listen to CEO Mary Parker as she tells you about - "nothing ventured - nothing gained!"
This Chick Tip is HOT! Being in the moment is important in business! Enjoy your life as you enjoy your work!
Paying homage to the Queen of the Soul - The Chick in Charge - Mary Parker talks about how Aretha Franklin influenced her life and work!!
This compilation podcast features 6 prominent women from The 2018 Black Women's Expo in Atlanta, GA. Hear Expo Founder Merry Green - along with some stellar ladies who rocked this years' conference!
Listen up to Donna Lowry - GA's first education reporter - talk public school reform and the power of one person!
Listen to Michael Smalls - Army veteran and Entertainment executive! Hear how Michael is launching a TV pilot to help veterans with PTSD!
Patrick Gaul is the Exec Director of the National Technology and Security Coalition - listen up! hear the latest news on the state of cybersecurity in the US!
Renata Brown - founder of the GANSPA Awards is an artist in her own right! Listen to the inspiration that moved Renata to create the GANSPA Awards program!
This is episode _21___ of the Chick in Charge with host and CEO of All N One Security – Mary Parker. Todays Guest is Amy Zehfuss – Zehfuss is founder and CEO of Springboard Strategy – a strategic consultancy for small to medium size businesses. Known for her creative approach in the competitive field of entertainment broadcasting, Zehfuss lives at the intersection of business and technology.
This is episode _19__ of the Chick in Charge with host and CEO of ALL N One Security – Mary Parker. Todays guest is Crystal Kadakia - AUTHOR OF THE MILLENIAL MYTH – KADAKIA’S MANTRA IS - - STOP COMPLAINING AND START MODERNIZING! two-time TEDx speaker and Millennial, Kadakia, has created an indispensable guide to resetting your generational lens and reshaping modern organizational strategy.
This is episode 15__ of the Chick in Charge with ! Today’s guest is Em Clarke who is the Corporate Relations and Strategic Partnerships Manager – Em is a Passionate philanthropist with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social, and nonprofit industries. Skilled in community engagement, fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer coordination Em is a dynamic speaker for the United Way – and an outstanding community advocate.
Irons is the founder, and managing therapist of The Clarity Psychological Group. She and her associates provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families using holistic and mindful approaches. Dr. Irons specializes in areas of mood and personality disorders, weight loss and nutrition, anxiety, and phobias.
In 2010 Avery became the first African American mayor of the city of Fairburn, GA. Fairburn is part of the Metro Atlanta area – and beating an incumbent was no mean feat. Avery is the current Contract Compliance Manager of Fulton County where he helps minorities and women win the bids! For you small business owners - Listen up and take some notes on contracts and compliance.
Lawson is Founder and CEO of Reve Productions based in Atlanta, Georgia. With an extensive history in broadcasting and an Emmy Award under her belt – Lawson has been a writer and producer for both commercial and public broadcasters – She’s worked for CNN – Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc - Public Broadcasting Atlanta (WPBA), Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), WABE radio and WCLK radio. Lawson also assists organizations to elevate their communications strategies through her consulting company The Virtues Collective.
Quinetha Frasier is a self-described Tech Philanthropist! Listen up and be amazed with this entrepreneur's dedication to the non profit world and how she marrys tech to the next generation of social investor!
Jorge Fernandez, Vice President of Global Development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber talks about the challenges in making Atlanta a Global Business Competitior!
Take your bling to work! Listen to CEO Mary Parker talk dazzling your co-workers and the importance of expressing yourself and how that helps create your own successful brand!
Talk Chick Tips with CEO Mary Parker - listen and learn about channeling your inner business diva and expressing yourself through your work!
How to have it all and still be a Chick in Charge! Listen to the pros and cons of balancing your life as a woman in business today!
Taking care of women! Chick Tip talks about taking care of yourself and how it helps you do better business! Come on girls, go get a manicure!
Myra J talks funny with Mary Parker on The Chick in Charge podcast - a breakthrough artist from Chicago, MyraJ is a trailblazer for African American women in the business of funny!
Blues artist Linda Ransom talks and sings in her Chick in Charge interview - mother of the twins from Jagged Edge, Ransom has some serious pipes as well as history in the world of R&B!
Dr. Margaret Loper is the top tech chick at GA Tech! Mary interviews Dr. Loper for a fascinating conversation about women in the world of Cybersecurity education and how encouraging girls in science is a win-win for the world.
Nyssa Green is an artist in true form - using a makeup brush instead of a paint brush - Green has painted some of the worlds most famous television personalities.
Shaunya Chavis leads the charge for women of color in broadcasting! a real pro- Shaunya is well spoken, engaging, full of amazing stories and advice - A real Chick in Charge!
The Chick in Charge welcomes Vicki Hamilton - a real chick in charge in the information technology arena! Vicki talks about her road to - challenges and all - to a career in the high tech industry.