Cafecito with Rosie

Going the Extra Mile with Care with Patti Plough of Corporate Health Planners, LLC

As a longtime entrepreneur, business leader and health care practitioner, Patti Plough personifies a rare combination of passion, strategic thinking, and genuine concern for others' well-being. These qualities help her connect with audiences in an engaging, sincere fashion, setting the stage for learning and honest self-reflection.
The caring foundation of nursing, coupled with her upbringing made it easier for Patti Plough’s entrepreneurial side to go the extra mile with care. Rosie and Patti discuss persistence, inspirational encouragers, ESOPs, retirement and culture changes.
[3:05] Patti shares a bit about herself.
[5:29] Pivoting from nursing into entrepreneurship.
[8:04] Rosie speaks about the ‘inspirational encourager’.
[8:57] How going the extra mile paid off.
[13:15] Patti details how her company transitioned into an ESOP.
[16:46] Understanding an ESOP.
[19:30] What company can qualify for ESOP status?
[20:41] Becoming an ESOP can transform the company’s culture.
 
#Nursing #Wellness #Entrepreneur #Business #Healthcare #ESOP #Shareholders #Investment #Retirement
 
Patti Plough
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How to Lead from Within You with Kandy Windom of KW Coaching Group LLC

Within yourself is the place from which your leadership skills emanate. Kandy Windom helps her clients to have that inner self-connection to grow their confidence and performance as leaders. Rosie and Kandy discuss coaching, personal development, self-control, and the importance of gratitude.
Kandy Windom, CLC, MA-HRM is an Author, Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with over 10 years in Executive Coaching and 12 years as Human Resources Professional with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Management. She has achieved excellent results with diverse clients nationwide and internationally. Kandy helps leaders build a 'can do' culture to attract and retain talent.
[3:07] Kandy introduces herself.
[3:52] How Kandy transformed her life.
[5:39] What it took to learn to be successfully self-sufficient.
[8:55] The source of Kandy’s motivation to write her book.
[11:55] Leading from within you as Kandy’s business model.
[13:08] Rosie shares a personal experience and the lesson she learned.Be better than you were yesterday.
[15:54] Business is a spiritual game as well as life is a connection game. Kandy lives by this statement.
[16:57] Kandy outlines what she does.Leadership TrainingCoaching for Corporations
[17:10] An interesting account of the success of a random coaching client.
[19:47] Kandy’s learning experience of gratitude.
 
#Leadership #Coaching #Entrepreneurship #Business #Training #PersonalDevelopment #Confidence #Gratitude #Mindset
 
Kandy Windom
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Using Ghostwriting to Demonstrate the Power of Words with Eli Gonzalez Part 2

Eli Gonzalez - The Godfather of Ghostwriting - is one of the preeminent ghostwriters in the United States today and a highly sought-after speaker. He’s the CEO of The Ghost Publishing International and the Founder of the International Ghostwriter’s Academy.
As a ghostwriter, he has written books for ministry leaders and political leaders known all over the world. As of 2021, he had written more than 85 books, many of which reached legitimate Best Seller lists and two of which are in consideration to become major motion pictures. Eli has also authored 6 books of his own. His latest book, The Fierce Urgency of Now, debuted at #3 on Amazon and is a legitimate bestseller. He formerly headed up the English department for Rhodes Academy of Creative Arts in Tampa, and he served for many years as a Board Member for Orange Community College.
In 2019, Mr. Gonzalez was awarded the Hispanic Prestige Award for his leadership and service to the community. In 2020 Eli Gonzalez was named one of the Top 20 Influential Hispanics in the state of Florida by the Latin Times Media Group. In 2021 Eli founded the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County, where he serves as the Chamber President.
Eli is a serial entrepreneur, with current ownership stake in five companies.
Eli is the Director of Ministers for the Trayendo Esperanza Council where he oversees 33 ministers (Pastors, Reverends, Missionaries, Evangelists, and Chaplains).
[2:29] Eli’s self development journey.The difference between love and respect.
[9:59] Who is your perfect avatar?
[10:58] What is a Ghostwriter?
[12:10] An account of Eli’s book accomplishments.
[14:51] The origin of the title ‘The Godfather of Ghostwriting’.
[17:37] What it takes to build a writing empire.
[20:36] The establishment of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County.
[23:26] No division among the Chambers.The main goal is to enforce and increase the Hispanic business landscape.
 
#Ghostwriting #Inspirational #Leadership #SelfDevelopment #SelfLove #Respect #Community
 
Eli Gonzalez
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Using Ghostwriting To Demonstrate The Power of Words with Eli Gonzalez Part 1

Eli Gonzalez is a highly sought-after speaker for writing, business, and faith-based events. He has keynoted at sold-out writers’ conferences, business, and entrepreneurial events, as well as faith-based events.
Eli Gonzalez - The Godfather of Ghostwriting - is one of the preeminent ghostwriters in the United States today and a highly sought-after speaker. He’s the CEO of The Ghost Publishing International and the Founder of the International Ghostwriter’s Academy.
As a ghostwriter, he has written books for ministry leaders and political leaders known all over the world. As of 2021, he had written more than 85 books, many of which reached legitimate Best Seller lists and two of which are in consideration to become major motion pictures. Eli has also authored 6 books of his own. His latest book, The Fierce Urgency of Now, debuted at #3 on Amazon and is a legitimate bestseller. He formerly headed up the English department for Rhodes Academy of Creative Arts in Tampa, and he served for many years as a Board Member for Orange Community College.
In 2019, Mr. Gonzalez was awarded the Hispanic Prestige Award for his leadership and service to the community. In 2020 Eli Gonzalez was named one of the Top 20 Influential Hispanics in the state of Florida by the Latin Times Media Group. In 2021 Eli founded the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County, where he serves as the Chamber President.
Eli is a serial entrepreneur, with a current ownership stake in five companies. He is the Director of Ministers for the Trayendo Esperanza Council where he oversees 33 ministers (Pastors, Reverends, Missionaries, Evangelists, and Chaplains).
[3:43] Eli shares a little about himself
[7:13] Recounting the struggles with limiting beliefs.
[10:53] You don’t have to be at your goal to love yourself.
[14:11] Finding the authentic voice.
[15:45] How to figure out what your passion is.Write down your perfect life in 5 yearsWrite down the roadblocks that would stop you from living that life.How can you get by those roadblocks?
[13:15] Asking for help is not a weakness.
[21:58] Eli talks about establishing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County
 
#Writing #Motivational #LimitingBeliefs #Storytelling #Affirmations #AuthenticSelf #SelfDiscovery #Passion
 
Eli Gonzales
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Training Solutions That Work with Charlotte Edwards

With corporate training near and dear to her heart, Charlotte Edwards pivoted from 19 years of corporate America into entrepreneurial success. Training Solutions by Charlotte Edwards provides engaging workshops and coaching programs focused on leadership, personal development, emotional intelligence, and customer satisfaction. Rosie and Charlotte address topics such as time management, goal setting, and women entrepreneurs.
Charlotte Edwards is certified with the John Maxwell Team as a coach, trainer, and speaker. Through her business Training Solutions by Charlotte Edwards, LLC she leads engaging workshops and coaching programs focused on leadership, personal development, emotional intelligence, and customer satisfaction. Charlotte also works with businesses and teams to evaluate business practices, highlight staffing strengths, and create plans that increase employee values and productivity in your organization. She also has experience working with boards, non-profits, and government agencies in board retreats and strategic plan creation.
Charlotte is also a coach to business owners and entrepreneurs in the creation of their business model to reduce the risk of failure. The business model outlines how the key drivers of a business fit together. It provides the strategic details necessary to help a business gain momentum and profitability in the marketplace.
[3:49] Charlotte shares a little about herself. [4:51] The shift from corporate America to the business owner. [5:59] Charlotte’s way of identifying being on the right path. [7:09] How Charlotte encountered the John Maxwell team. [8:56] Charlotte speaks on the challenge of time required to build a profitable business. [11:00] A goal-setting system- Deadlines in time clocks for projects. [14:33] How scheduled meeting time affects a team’s performance. [17:10] Charlotte shares one tool she has successfully used in business.Running Lean by Eric Ries. [20:40] A peek into the Facebook group: Extraordinary Women EntrepreneursVision: To help women with support, encouragement, and tools to be successful in business.
 
#Business #BusinessModel #StrategicPlanning #Entrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurs #Coaching #Consultant #Leadership #GoalSetting #Teamwork #Training #TimeManagement
 
Charlotte Edwards
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Reaching Women Beyond the Boutique with Jamie Constantine of None of Your Business Boutique

Jamie Constantine is passionate about inspiring and motivating women to live their most joyful and impactful lives. She reaches women beyond her online boutique through podcasting and content creation. In this episode, Rosie and Jamie share topics such as happiness, helping others, valuing self, and collaborating.
Jamie Constantine is a wife, mom of two teenage boys, and a multi-passionate female entrepreneur. She loves coffee, fitness, and travel. She is the proud owner of an online women’s clothing and accessories boutique and hosts an inspirational and motivational podcast called The Happy Girl Podcast. Jamie is a Content Creator who loves thinking outside of the box. She thrives on creativity, innovation, and fun! Her mission is to inspire and motivate women to live their most joyful and impactful lives. [2:47] A few interesting facts about Jamie. [6:10] Jamie speaks about being passionate about what you’re doing. [7:48] Growth as an online boutique owner to further inspire women through podcasting. [11:38] The goal of the Happy Girl podcast. [13:51] Defining ‘happy’ in the Happy Girl podcast. [14:50] Jamie speaks on the topic of success. [18:20] Impostor Syndrome is a big deal, along with the comparison factor.  [21:36] Jamie shares the importance of collaboration. [22:21] Jamie’s recommendations for achieving your goals.
 
#Passion #OnlineBusiness #Community #Happiness #Support #Strengths #Collaborate #Intentional #Goals #Inspire #Motivate #HappyGirl #ContentCreator #Creative
 
Jamie Constantine
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Preventing Housefires with Claudia Rosenfeld of The Lint Surgeon LLC

A clogged dryer vent is the #1 cause of a house fire. With this knowledge Claudia Rosenfeld and her husband were inspired to start their business, the Lint Surgeon. Its main goal is to educate the community of the dangers of dryer vent fires while providing superb customer service. In this episode, Rosie and Claudia discuss dryers, housefires, customer service, travel and networking.  
Born and raised in Colombia, wife and mother of two young adults and two furbabies, Claudia loves travel and languages. After seeing the need for a company that cared about safety and customer service Claudia and her husband started the Lint surgeon. Their goal was to educate the community of the dangers of dryer vent fires while providing superb customer service. Claudia has extensive experience in training and customer relations. She uses her skills to create lifelong customers. [2:26] Claudia shares a little about herself. [4:00] How Claudia’s business idea originated. [5:19] Indicators for cleaning your dryer vent.Dryer takes longer to dry clothesCondensation in dryerDust around laundry room [6:10] When is professional cleaning needed? [6:52] An often overlooked but important  check for new homeowners. [7:52] Why is customer service so important to Claudia?An opportunity to educate and build trust.  [9:57] What the Lint Surgeon crew looks like? [11:18] Claudia promotes affordable travel opportunities to families. [13:50] How Claudia turned her biggest challenge into motivation. [19:12] Keys to success: being honest with customers and building trust. [20:40] Babel Network’s impact on Claudia as a business owner. [22:45] Claudia reiterates the need for checking the performance of your dryer.
 
#HouseFire #Dryers #Safety #Educate #PreventiveMaintenance #CustomerService #Travel #Business #Networking
 
Claudia Rosenfeld
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How to Have Profitable Banking Relationships with Rita Lowman of Lowman Holdings

Rita Lowman is a 45-year banking veteran most recently serving as President of Pilot Bank. Rita has managed 20+ acquisitions in her career including being a part of the Executive Team who took C1 Bank public. Banking veteran Rita Lowman was not afraid to ask for what she wanted to do. Her determination to make an impact in her chosen field has resulted in a successful 45 years in the banking industry and executive positions on various boards. In this episode Rosie and Rita explore issues such as women in CEO positions, team communication, community and mental health. Rita is Chair of the Outback Bowl; Executive Board of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce; Southeastern Cabinet of the American Cancer Society; past chair of the Florida Bankers Association and a past director of the Florida School of Banking at the University of Florida. She has received numerous awards to include Woman of Distinction, Tampa Bay Businesswoman of the Year by TBBJ; 100 Most Influential People in Florida; Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leader of the Year and Woman of Distinction. In 2016 Rita wrote From the Farm to the Boardroom which was named the best business book of the year by the publishing company Richter Publishing. She and her husband Gary own a 430-acre cattle farm in Georgia named after their two sons HooperWill Farm. [4:27] The start of Rita Lowman’s journeyDiscovery of her ‘voice’ and it being heard [6:29] Rita’s upward climb in the banking industry [11:08] Rita speaks on the transience of life. [14:13] An example of overcoming limitations and fears in the workplace as a woman. [15:46] One of Rita’s banking career highlights. [17:50] The power of the community of women within the Tampa Bay market.Supporting each other’s growth and efforts in making a difference. [19:55] Rita shares her journey of becoming an advocate for mental health awareness.
 
#Banking #Leadership #Women #Community #Communication #Relationships #Teamwork #Support #MentalHealth
 
Rita Lowman
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Stepping Into Leadership with Lorraine Lane of Lane Business Consulting

As the founder of Lane Business Consulting, Lorraine Lane has inspired business owners and executives for over 20 years to step into their leadership roles. She works with her clients to build on their strengths and skills to express their unique contributions.
Her objective is to open the doors of hidden opportunities for business owners so that they flourish and are able to contribute to their employees, customers, and communities.
Lorraine is a speaker, consultant, mentor, author, and podcast guest. She authored the popular book, Business-Building Referrals: Play Your A-Game and Become a Networking Superstar. [2:27] Getting to know Lorraine Lane. [4:05] Why vision boards are so important in business? [8:44] Lorraine’s Networking start was not as easy as ‘just go’. [12:51] Defining the purpose of your Networking efforts. [16:07] Tips on Networking shared. [18:46] The importance of a 10minutes presentation to business owners. [22:44] Lorraine shares how a painful experience can become a product to fulfill purpose.
 
#Consulting #ExecutiveCoaching #Entrepreneurs #Business #Leadership #Managers #Vision #VisionBoards #Networking #Presentation
 
Lorraine Lane
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Being the Kind Of Leader Worth Following with Debbie Lundberg of Presenting Powerfully

Debbie Lundberg believes "how you present is how you are remembered"! 
She is the founder & CEO of the Florida-based National firm, Presenting Powerfully. 
Debbie combined her 14-years of automotive leadership, her adjunct facilitation running simultaneously for 11 of those years, and her extensive schooling to embark on her business endeavor for passionately and purposefully enhancing communication, behaviors & relationships, emotional intelligence, leadership and kindness through the following four offerings: 
Keynotes & Talks, Strategy & Facilitation, Teaming & Training, and Coaching & Consulting.
As a 12-time published author, certified virtual presenter, certified life coach, certified leadership coach, and certified image consultant, Debbie is a performance coach who writes a monthly business etiquette column for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine. Debbie also co-hosts The Business Of Life Master (TBOL) Class Podcast. Her 2020 book, REMOTE WORK ROCKSTAR, quickly became the guidebook for working and leading virtually! A quick dose of Debbie can be seen in her 2020 TED Talk “Who Cares? You CARE!” And, her second TED Talk, "Be the KIND of Leader Worth Following" is due out any day now!
[3:09] Debbie shares a little about herself
[5:01] The development of Debbie’s community involvement and charitable work.
[8:22] How the right attitude took Debbie from being a success in the field to national roles.
[11:45] Debbie details her transition into entrepreneurship.
[14:02] A look into some of Debbie’s leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area and its importance to her.CEO Council of United Way SunCoastChair of Circle of Red
[17:23] Debbie speaks on kindness and being the kind of leader worth following.
[19:14] How being a living kidney donor became a part of Debbie’s plan.
[22:04] A few life changes on becoming a donor.
 
#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Consulting #Coaching #Kindness #Community  #Charity #Volunteer  #OrganDonor #LivingKidneyDonor
 
Debbie Lundberg
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