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Michael Akin - President - Link Strategic Partners

Local Roots to Global Reach: The Michael Akin Story

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The LINK Story: Growth and Impact Childhood Influences and Personal Growth Overcoming Work Hurdles and Future Plans Changemaker Vision and Future Trends Overview: LINK’s transformation from a local shop to a global firm, including the inspiration behind its name Michael’s childhood experiences and core values have influenced personal and professional development  Understanding  what being a ‘changemaker’ means and where this idea comes from Exploring anticipated trends that will shape the future of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement 1. What is [...]
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The LINK Story: Growth and Impact Childhood Influences and Personal Growth Overcoming Work Hurdles and Future Plans Changemaker Vision and Future Trends Overview: LINK’s transformation from a local shop to a global firm, including the inspiration behind its name Michael’s childhood experiences and core values have influenced personal and professional development  Understanding  what being a ‘changemaker’ means and where this idea comes from Exploring anticipated trends that will shape the future of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement 1. What is
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Daphne Jones A Journey of Learning, Teaching, Giving Back

Daphne Jones: A Journey of Learning, Teaching, Giving Back

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Childhood and Professional Journey Career and Life Experience Insights Life Balance and Mantra Overview: Daphne Jones grew up with immigrant parents in a poverty-stricken area.  She thrived in a male-dominated environment through her resilience and hard work. She is a maximizer who guides people to excellence by eradicating their Imposter syndromes. Prioritizing everything that matters to us is essential in maintaining balance in life. 1. Can you tell us about your childhood and the values or experiences that shaped your
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Childhood and Professional Journey Career and Life Experience Insights Life Balance and Mantra Overview: Daphne Jones grew up with immigrant parents in a poverty-stricken area.  She thrived in a male-dominated environment through her resilience and hard work. She is a maximizer who guides people to excellence by eradicating their Imposter syndromes. Prioritizing everything that matters to us is essential in maintaining balance in life. 1. Can you tell us about your childhood and the values or experiences that shaped your
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Sateria Venable's thumbnail -Founder and CEO of the Fibroid Foundation

Pain into Purpose: Sateria Venable’s Inspiring Journey with Fibroid Foundation

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Early Childhood and Career Challenges and Strategies Reflections About Career Supporting the Fibroid Foundation Overview: Childhood challenges shaped Sateria's character of confidence and courage. Her life experience of living with fibroids inspired her to lead a movement for awareness and change.  Sateria addresses the overlooked suffering of fibroids, advocating for women through the Fibroid Foundation. Sateria's core vision is raising global awareness that a hysterectomy is not the only solution for addressing fibroids. 1. Tell us a bit about your
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Early Childhood and Career Challenges and Strategies Reflections About Career Supporting the Fibroid Foundation Overview: Childhood challenges shaped Sateria's character of confidence and courage. Her life experience of living with fibroids inspired her to lead a movement for awareness and change.  Sateria addresses the overlooked suffering of fibroids, advocating for women through the Fibroid Foundation. Sateria's core vision is raising global awareness that a hysterectomy is not the only solution for addressing fibroids. 1. Tell us a bit about your
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LaToya-Wilson-Managing-Director

LaToya Wilson: A Glass Half-Full Approach to Success

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Early Life and Core Values Passion for Impactful Work Balancing a High-Stakes Career and Motherhood Overcoming Challenges Leadership and Philosophy Personal Reflections Overview: LaToya Wilson reflects on her journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She believes every challenge serves a purpose and embraces education as the cornerstone of self-improvement. A dedicated professional and a full-time mother, LaToya balances the demands of leadership with her personal life. 1. Can you share more about your childhood and the values
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Early Life and Core Values Passion for Impactful Work Balancing a High-Stakes Career and Motherhood Overcoming Challenges Leadership and Philosophy Personal Reflections Overview: LaToya Wilson reflects on her journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She believes every challenge serves a purpose and embraces education as the cornerstone of self-improvement. A dedicated professional and a full-time mother, LaToya balances the demands of leadership with her personal life. 1. Can you share more about your childhood and the values
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Toby Eduardo Redshaw thumbnail - Business Executive, Board member and advisor

Toby Eduardo Redshaw: Redefining Innovation in Business

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Childhood Values and Influences Evolution and Future of Tech Industries Leadership, Challenges and Versus Edge Gratitude and Upcoming Projects Overview: Toby Eduardo Redshaw recounts learning to leverage self-doubt and creating a path to resilience in his career. Growing up in a diverse environment shaped his perception, and early on, he learned the importance of networking. He shares insights on work motivation and effective communication skills during his formative experience at FedEx. 1. Tell us about your childhood and the values
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Childhood Values and Influences Evolution and Future of Tech Industries Leadership, Challenges and Versus Edge Gratitude and Upcoming Projects Overview: Toby Eduardo Redshaw recounts learning to leverage self-doubt and creating a path to resilience in his career. Growing up in a diverse environment shaped his perception, and early on, he learned the importance of networking. He shares insights on work motivation and effective communication skills during his formative experience at FedEx. 1. Tell us about your childhood and the values
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David Purinton’s thumbnail - Founder of Purco

David Purinton’s Remarkable Journey: Empathy in Action

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Growing Up and Building PurCo Entrepreneurial Insights and Client Relations Personal Passions and Inspirations Overview: David reflects on a challenging childhood in a low-income family. He transitioned from music to the rental car industry, eventually founding PurCo. David advocates for trust and collaboration in client interactions. He engages in youth coaching and cultural projects with his diverse family. 1. Can you share with us what your childhood was like? How did that make you the person that you are today?
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Growing Up and Building PurCo Entrepreneurial Insights and Client Relations Personal Passions and Inspirations Overview: David reflects on a challenging childhood in a low-income family. He transitioned from music to the rental car industry, eventually founding PurCo. David advocates for trust and collaboration in client interactions. He engages in youth coaching and cultural projects with his diverse family. 1. Can you share with us what your childhood was like? How did that make you the person that you are today?
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Melissa Velarde thumbnail - Partner at SMI Diamonds

Be a Diamond in a World of Coal: Melissa Velarde’s Lifestory

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Background and Childhood Values Facing Challenges to Becoming a Leader Work-Life Balance and Passions Empowering Women Everyday Overview: Hailing from Lima, Peru, Melissa Velarde had a rough childhood coping with the life of Chicago. This life allowed her to be a financially independent woman from a very young age. Melissa was a single teen mother and almost a parent to her younger brother too, making her responsible, committed, and a really hard worker. The jewelry venture was an opportunity that
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Background and Childhood Values Facing Challenges to Becoming a Leader Work-Life Balance and Passions Empowering Women Everyday Overview: Hailing from Lima, Peru, Melissa Velarde had a rough childhood coping with the life of Chicago. This life allowed her to be a financially independent woman from a very young age. Melissa was a single teen mother and almost a parent to her younger brother too, making her responsible, committed, and a really hard worker. The jewelry venture was an opportunity that
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Nicole Vasquez-thumbnail-CEO-at-MDB-Partners

Leading with Purpose: Nicole Vasquez’s Journey to Women’s Advancement

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Childhood Influence Path to Entrepreneurship Mentorship and Inspiration Work-Life Balance Passions and Life Mantra Overview: Nicole’s passion for connecting people led to building businesses focused on community, technology, and mission-driven strategies. Her multicultural upbringing shaped her leadership values and passion for women's empowerment.  She believes, "To whom much is given, much is expected," a mantra that inspires her sense of responsibility to give back. 1. Please share some key moments from your childhood that shaped your values and perspective on
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Childhood Influence Path to Entrepreneurship Mentorship and Inspiration Work-Life Balance Passions and Life Mantra Overview: Nicole’s passion for connecting people led to building businesses focused on community, technology, and mission-driven strategies. Her multicultural upbringing shaped her leadership values and passion for women's empowerment.  She believes, "To whom much is given, much is expected," a mantra that inspires her sense of responsibility to give back. 1. Please share some key moments from your childhood that shaped your values and perspective on
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Sonia Gupta thumbnail - Relationship and divorce Mentor

Owning My Journey: How I Turned Divorce Into Empowerment

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Empowered Choices: Sonia’s Divorce Journey Mentorship and Coaching Rediscovering and Reclaiming Life Overview: Sonia Gupta discusses the stigma of divorce in South Asian culture to rediscover self-worth and independence. Her ‘Divorce Party’ evolved into a movement, inspiring countless others. Sonia continues to empower and support others around her by being a relationship mentor. 1. How do you think the cultural expectations of your childhood shape your perspective on relationships and life choices? After quite a bit of self-reflection, I realized
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Empowered Choices: Sonia’s Divorce Journey Mentorship and Coaching Rediscovering and Reclaiming Life Overview: Sonia Gupta discusses the stigma of divorce in South Asian culture to rediscover self-worth and independence. Her ‘Divorce Party’ evolved into a movement, inspiring countless others. Sonia continues to empower and support others around her by being a relationship mentor. 1. How do you think the cultural expectations of your childhood shape your perspective on relationships and life choices? After quite a bit of self-reflection, I realized
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