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Guest is Jennifer Close, Marketing Director, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Joining us is Jennifer Close, a distinguished alumna of ÈâÈ⴫ý and the dynamic Marketing Director of Lexus Nexus Risk Solutions. Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable perspectives on marketing, leadership, and the power of forging bold connections. Jennifer is not only a proud KSU alumnus, where she honed her skills and knowledge in the field of marketing, but she has also emerged as a trailblazer in the corporate world. Jennifer has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic marketing initiatives for industry leader LexisNexis.

Guest: Teaa Cup, CEO, Spill the Tea TV

On this episode, we host a true trailblazer in the intersection of technology and creativity, Teaa Cup, the visionary CEO and founder of Spill the Tea TV. With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for the arts, Teaa Cup has carved a niche in the industry by seamlessly blending technology with the world of music. As we explore the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, Teaa will be sharing insights, experiences, and a glimpse into the exciting future where technology and music harmonize in ways we've never imagined.

Guest: Tracey Graves, Actor, Activist, and MBA Student

Tyra talks with Tracey Graves, an Actor, MBA Student, Paul D. Coverdell Fellow, and Graduate Professional Assistant with the Coles College's Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs program. Tracey’s life journey is a testament to dedication and service. Having served with the Peace Corps and worked with underprivileged children in Los Angeles, she brings a wealth of experiences and insights navigating diverse cultures and communities, fostering change, and empowering others to succeed. They also discuss the work of Tracey's grandmother, the late Josephine Wright, whose legal battle against developers over her Hilton Head home caught the attention of celebrities like Tyler Perry.

Featuring: Michael J. Coles, Co-Founder, Great American Cookie Company

Former CEO, Caribou Coffee

Namesake, Coles College of Business

In the season one finale, Michael J. Coles, Co-Founder of the Great American Cookie Company and the namesake of ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Michael J. Coles College of Business, sits down with host Tyra Burton to share details of his life as an entrepreneur, world-record holding athlete, and an inspiring leader. He provides fascinating insights into the important ways customers have taken the power away from sellers, and how businesses can use that to their advantage.

Featuring: Audrey Hall, Chief Product Officer, Brightwell

Audrey Hall, chief product officer for Brightwell and one of the top software product executives of 2022, speaks to host Tyra Burton about using digital payment technology to help cruise ship workers manage their funds, and how Brightwell embraced innovation when the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a halt. Audrey also talks about how women can succeed in the fast-growing world of digital payments.

Featuring: Troy Felder, Regional Senior Human Resources Business Partner, McKesson

Employees are reassessing what they expect to get out of their professional lives, with a greater focus on work-life balance and career trajectory. Troy Felder with McKesson speaks with host Tyra Burton about meeting these changing expectations as well as adapting to other trends in the HR industry.

Featuring: Jake Bulim, Senior Associate, Security Monitoring & Response, KPMG
Part-Time Instructor, ÈâÈ⴫ý State Information Security & Assurance Program

Jake, a three-time alumnus of ÈâÈ⴫ý, shares his insights on the cybersecurity business and on how professionals - and you - can learn to better manage cyber threats.