2020 - nine dots

S3E5: Melinda Emerson | SmallBizLady

In this episode we talk with the SmallBizLady, Melinda Emerson. Melinda is a small business expert, author, speaker, blogger and content creator (among many other things).

From an early age, Melinda knew she wanted to be a journalist. After she earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and worked in television production, Melinda took many opportunities that helped her evolve into the SmallBizLady she is today.

We discuss how knowing your customer, and loyalty in a constantly changing economic landscape is important more than ever, for the survival of small businesses today.

Melinda’s energy and enthusiasm for helping small businesses succeed is infectious and her understanding of the nature of small business development in times of change are something we can all learn from.

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August 5, 2020/by admin

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S3E4: Dr. Joy Wolfram | Think Small: Reshaping the Story

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In this episode we talk with Dr Joy Wolfram, an esteemed and pioneering nanoscientist of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

From butterfly flight to tiny fire engines inside the human body, we hear how Dr. Wolfram was inspired by her experience as a young scientist exploring the differences between butterflies and their flight time, to developing new strategies for the treatment of cancer.

The amazing analogies in her storytelling enable us to understand the complex and skilled laboratory work that is revolutionizing the design and treatment of multifunctional and targeted therapies of cancer through nanoscience.

We learn how the trait of a successful scientist relies on presentation of information and data in a compelling manner. Connecting the dots of scientific knowledge is important to make sense and capture the attention of the audience. Remembering information and allowing data to tell the story, while being flexible and able to adapt the narrative in an ever changing world of scientific data is imperative. This enables one to reshape and therefore relay the truth and story behind science, in order to save lives.

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August 5, 2020/by admin

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S3E3: Nancy Volpe Beringer | Creativity Is My Oxygen

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In this episode we talk with Philadelphia based fashion designer Nancy Volpe Beringer. Raised in a traditional family environment and working hard from a young age, Nancy pivoted her career at age 59- when she was at the top of her game. Discovering she needed to be creative to breathe, she assessed how happy she was and asked herself ‘If i was young again, what would I like to study?’

With the launch of Project Runway in 2004, Nancy found herself reigniting her passion for fashion design and garment construction. Motivated by her love of learning and not being afraid, she began a new career path and found herself on a journey to becoming the influential inclusive and adaptable designer she is known to be today. She is well known for her adaptable, wearable art- and the hard work and joy she radiates with her work ethic and unique vision. This focus and determination, led her to being a finalist on the latest season of Project Runway!

Nancy inspires others with her infectious kindness and lives her best life being able to sustain her business through her fashion and being relevant in the community. Her need to create, which she describes as her oxygen, and her gratitude is evident in all that she does.

Nancy’s mission is to inspire people to appreciate and celebrate their differences, and always no matter what- Be Kind. She would love to hear from anyone with special fashion needs and how she can be more adaptive in her designs.

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July 27, 2020/by admin

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S3E2: Anne Geddes | Telling the Story of New Life

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In this episode we talk with internationally renowned and New York Times best selling author- infant photographer, Anne Geddes. Anne’s life began on a cattle ranch in Queensland, Australia and her sense of adventure took her around the world. She currently resides in New York.

Anne was a late bloomer into the photography world, and has spent the last few decades honing her unique voice capturing the pure joy, vulnerability and innocence of babies. Her stills capture the story of new life, injecting personality and the simplicity of a fleeting moment in time. Anne’s work has garnered her a place in the International Photography Hall of Fame- an honor she was bestowed for her compassion and life’s work.

Anne is an Ambassador (volunteer) for the March of Dimes charity, as well as a Global Advocate for Shot@Life, a United Nation’s Foundation campaign which aims to provide access to basic life-saving immunizations to children in the developing world.

Anne continues to tell her unique story through the art of photography, constantly fascinated and inspired by Mother Nature and all she has to offer.

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July 26, 2020/by admin

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S3E1: Judith Moritz | Educate. Entertain. Explain.

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About This Episode:

This episode we talk with Judith Moritz, a broadcast journalist based in Manchester, England. Judith is a North of England Correspondent for the BBC- one of the world’s top impartial news organizations.

We learn about how the story behind the pictures we see on the TV news differs from scripted TV and radio. We gain insight into the ways in which TV news has evolved over the years and the ways that the news is impacted by technology and external circumstances in an ever changing world.

We hear how Judith’s many years of training and experience in broadcast journalism have given her the ambition and determination to provide world class storytelling in investigative and newsworthy events. After 20 years of producing and communicating human stories, Judith is on top of her game both behind and in front of the camera.