Kimberly Alexander…Philanthropist, Speaker, Cancer Advocate, Media Personality

11/01/19 • 33 min

(Running a Foundation)...”It sounds good on paper, but it is a lot of work!”
Some might look at Kimberly Alexander and judge her life by what she’s lost. In 2010 Kimberly’s husband, NFL linebacker Elijah Alexander, passed away due to complications from multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow). As a stay-at-home mother of two, Kimberly decided that was the time to reinvent herself. A better way to judge Kimberly Alexander TODAY is by how much she has given back.
Kimberly is very active in the field of philanthropy and picked up where her husband left off by becoming an advocate for cancer patients and caregivers, as well as supporting health care initiatives for athletes. She also established KimCONNECTS, a boutique consulting firm that helps create business opportunities for her top-tier clients.
This episode marks my first Guest Leader who comes from the not-for-profit world. We talk about living through an unspeakable tragedy and using that experience to make real change in this world.
You can learn more at KimConnects.com, or follow her on social media @TheKimberlyAlexander

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Founder and CEO of Hacware, Inc...Tiffany Ricks

"Stuff like the names and colors...it does have a factor, but it shouldn't be something that you have to have."
Human interaction can be one of the biggest strengths of your business, but also a huge weakness when it comes to security. Tiffany Ricks knows that, and through her company Hacware, Inc. she's hoping to prevent threats rather than react to them. Along the way, she's learned a lot of lessons about going with your gut, listening to feedback, and not being so married to your ideas that you're afraid to let them go.
Tiffany Ricks has lead software teams for the one of the largest defense contractors and Fortune 100 companies. She has been featured at SXSW for a clean technology app that disrupted the transportation industry. Tiffany has over 10 years experience in the software development industry. She has also been featured in Tech.co, Dallas Business Journal, LaunchDFW, and many other tech and entrepreneur publications.
Learn more about Tiffany and Hacware, Inc. at http://www.hacware.com

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Celebrating 25 Years of Women’s Business Council Southwest with Debbie Hurst and Sharon Evans

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"People do business with people they know."
It's the 25th anniversary of the Women's Business Council Southwest! To talk about the importance of the organization as well as why women really need to network, Chanel is joined by Debbie Hurst, president and CEO of WBCS, and Sharon Evans, owner and CEO of CFJ Manufacturing.
What does the Women's Business Council Southwest do? Why is diversity so important, not just in employees but also suppliers? How can a strong network benefit you more than some certifications or training programs?
To learn more:
Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS): https://www.wbcsouthwest.org
Serving North Central Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) is headquartered in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with a satellite office in Austin, Texas. If a women-owned business is headquartered within this four-state region, WBCS is responsible for facilitating their certification.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): https://www.wbenc.org
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.
Sharon Evans of Collections Fine Jewelry & CFJ Manufacturing:
cfjmfg.com