 Congratulations are due to Ryan Ramkhelawan!  From Global Action Platform Ten government, business, academic, and nonprofit leaders from Middle Tennessee have been chosen by Global Action Platform for a Harvard Business School leadership program convening representatives from fifteen American cities who are working across sectors to help their communities prosper. Click here to read the full article and view all the winners. Watch the talk below:
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In joining the #DHEH Alliance, we’re committed to helping grant underserved communities access to #digital tools and technology that can help lead to better #health and #wellbeing for all.
DHEH is the first-of-its-kind in that it is a coalition that is inclusive of representation of the communities for which it serves and it is comprised of organizations that have never before come together to make social change using digital technology as the anchor for that change. This uniqueness is evident in its membership, which compromises historically black colleges and universities, patient and physician advocacy organizations, and corporate organizations, all with the unified mission to improve access to care in underserved communities. Learn more about the work the Patientory Foundation is committed to at PTOY.org and the recent launch of the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance at https://lnkd.in/gdeW4hdD see; Partners Across Health Care, Academia and Patient Advocacy Launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, a Unique Coalition to Address Disparities in Access to Healthcare using Digital Health Technology  The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance brings together multi-sector stakeholders, leaders, and advocates to promote a more digitally inclusive and accessible society that will transform health delivery for underserved populations.
The Digital Health for Equitable Health (DHEH) Alliance will champion policies and programs meant to increase equitable access to quality healthcare by building upon innovations in digital health, telemedicine, wearables, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more to advance public health and well-being. "DHEH will be a change catalyst that transforms health for Americans in every corner of our nation, and we can do that by collaborating across different sectors and systems, and by leveraging resources to amplify impact and mobilize resources for underserved communities," said Tanisha Hill, President of DHEH and U.S. Senior Medical Director, Respiratory and Digital Health Medical Lead at Teva Pharmaceuticals. "Equity isn't just a buzzword, it's a critical movement that will save lives and ensure that, regardless of income, ethnicity or gender, all Americans can access digital technologies that can remove barriers to healthcare management and critical health services. Only by working together, can we make meaningful change in the lives of millions of people, and I encourage others to explore our mission and join us." Partners in the coalition include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Howard University College of Medicine, the African American Wellness Project, Black Women's Health Imperative, Allergy and Asthma Network, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Meharry Medical College, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Patientory Foundation, Health Aims for Little Ones (HALO) and for Families and Teva Pharmaceuticals. "The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devasting impact on all facets of society, but it expedited innovation in health technologies, and amplified the need for equitable approaches and technologies to address longstanding health challenges impacting vulnerable communities. That is why DHEH's work is so vital," said Michael R. Crawford, Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach and Innovation, at Howard University College of Medicine and DHEH Vice President and inaugural partner. DHEH is the first-of-its-kind in that it is a coalition that is inclusive of representation of the communities for which it serves, and it is comprised of organizations that have never before come together to make social change using digital technology as the anchor for that change. This uniqueness is evident in its membership, which compromises historically black colleges and universities, patient and physician advocacy organizations, and corporate organizations, all with the unified mission to improve access to care in underserved organizations. DHEH continues to invite members who support improved access to data, access to digital solutions, digital health coverage, access to broadband, diversity in clinical trials of digital health solutions, and improved digital health literacy. You can learn more about DHEH at dhehalliance.org source: PRNewswire  Let’s be honest here, many freelancers or agencies overcomplicate the process. We’ve heard the saying that software replaces humans, and AI replaces software, a reason why you need industry leaders to keep you innovating and take you to the next level. This team understands the importance of a clear vision when it comes to your online business, Stopwatch Creative. Now in year 5, with a nomad team majority based in the US, Stopwatch Creative is one of the best marketing agencies in the World. Led by Manny Larcher and Lenny Burkett, Stopwatch Creative is a digital marketing agency focused on sales and generating brand growth, committed to bringing your ROI to the next level. Their team is capable of providing you with the proper strategy to build any CMS website, taking it online, and helping you sell with a helping hand from the Experts at Stopwatch Creative. Whether you are migrating from another platform or just starting a new online business, Stopwatch Creative makes setup a breeze.
Do you already have a website, but are not impressed by its performance? Many times a pre-existing website can benefit from an overhaul. Improving your existing website can lead to increased conversions. Every business has unique problems that need custom solutions. Stopwatch Creative will solve your issue with top-of-the-line development, and integration of the best software.
Having a great website and brand presence means nothing if you are not making enough sales. Limited traffic directly relates to lower sales. Utilizing social media’s robust marketing platform, Stopwatch Creative will increase your website’s visitors. Stopwatch Creative’s vast knowledge will allow you to command attention in front of your existing customers as well as pinpoint new customers to grow your business. You can trust Stopwatch Creative to run your marketing, from design, build, test, and optimize the digital ads to generate the best ROI possible for your online or in-person store. Our years of knowledge allow us to work with your company to set tangible goals and take your sales to the next level. The Internet and World are constantly changing – web3, the Metaverse, NFTs, a bear market and looming recession - you need to focus on growing your business. Stopwatch Creative is your go-to team to keep in keeping your brand in business and on track for success. From expert advice for an upcoming decision or ongoing support for building your business, Stopwatch Creative is waiting to help!
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This is the reason for the classes. We learn about lighting, camera set up, microphone placement, proper wire connections, and more. This time we had to consider a few things for our workshop and video recording: 1. Time at the location 2. Skill level of crew 3. Camera set up 4. Laptop set up 5. Lighting set up 6. Audio microphone set up 7. Interview with talent 8. Download the footage 9. Equipment break down 10. Location clean up "Teach. Coach. Mentor."
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We’re excited to announce that NCF is coming back on Saturday, April 23, 2022, but that’s not all!Along with the big festival day, we’re bringing back our whole 4/20 Week line-up of events. We’ll be taking our buds all over DC, Maryland, and Virginia for talks, demonstrations and sensory experiences. We’re also excited to share that the National Cannabis Policy Summit returns live and in-person in 2022. We’ll be announcing the date and our speaker and panel line-up in just a few weeks. Finally, be on the lookout for a BIG homegrown announcement. NCF is expanding and cultivating more good times and we hope you’ll join us! Manny Larcher, CEO of Stopwatch Creative, featured as an Expert at New Albany, Ohio accelerator3/28/2022  Manny Larcher is the CEO of Stopwatch Creative, a marketing and operations agency helping hundreds of brands grow around the world. Stopwatch Creative helps its clients develop or improve their ideas and technology while implementing various marketing strategies to achieve goals. They also incubate SaaS platforms, like Collaborate and Elevate, YourInfoDaily, and FirstCallRecovery to name a few. Manny was recognized as one of the Top 20 Young Professionals in Columbus by CityPulse in 2020 and featured in Shoutout Atlanta. Great questions for Manny:
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Innovate with CollaborateandElevate.com so you can focus on what matters! See why over 200 businesses depend on us to connect them with opportunities ~ collaborateandelevate.com/membership/  from Sole Classics Happy Air Max Month. With the global holiday quickly approaching, Sole Classics is proud to partner with Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys (Boys Prep) for a three year commitment beginning this Saturday, March 26th at 9am for Air Max Day. In order to be eligible to purchase the Nike Air Max 1 “Blueprint” we are asking that you join us at Boys Prep for our first beautification initiative. Volunteers will be able to select the size they want to purchase on-site while supplies last on Saturday morning, then pick them up at Sole Classics that same day. This will be the only way to purchase from us. If you volunteer, you are guaranteed a pair. If we run out because we have too many volunteers, then we will let you know before you begin working so that you can make a decision. If you would not like a pair we would still love for you to join us for this amazing effort. One pair per volunteer over the age of 12 can be redeemed. Sole Classics will also provide an opportunity to donate new or gently used shoes. Details for that will follow soon. Please RSVP by clicking this link if you are interested in this initiative. You can walk up on the day of without RSVP’ing, however, in order to help us plan we are asking that you commit to letting us know.  We sell shoes, so we do not have any expertise in the listed areas that we will be assisting in. If you have professional experience in anything from Slide 2 of the post, please let us know on the RSVP form.
Drop any questions you may have in the comments and we will get back to them as quickly as we can. Thank you for reading all of this, we know it was a lot. God bless & thank you for the love that you continue to show our local youth. ❤️  LaRon Batchelor joins Manny Larcher on the It's Bigger Than Business podcast to share about the impact his business ventures are having and share some tips along that he's learned along the way including "the best brands out teach, not out sell."
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I have lived at the center of digital storytelling, moderating focus groups, mobile phone research, beverage distribution and marketing for over 20 years. While producing digital ethnography for Nokia and Verizon, I explored and analyzed the current mobile device landscape: how technology is being used in consumers' lives and how the role of the service provider/carrier is viewed. Markets included America, England, India, Russia and Japan. I started out with a pretty keen eye spotting international urban cultural trends. I was engagaed as a trend spotter/videographer for major brands. Traveling to Japan and Europe with my camera, with a New York sensibility and the ability to commune with almost anyone, I filmed a library of over 3,000 hours of conversations. The late Guru/Gang Starr (Keith Elam) personally gave me my first film producer project - filming the making and launch of the seminal Jazzmatazz albums (featuring Erykah Badu, Isaac Hayes, The Roots, The Neptunes, etc.). I have filmed on behalf of and conducted marketing research on 4 continents for Nissan, Virgin Records, Robert Graham Clothing, TBWA, Prescient Research (UK) , GURU, NOKIA, Trace TV (France), TRUE Agency, Coca Cola and Universal Music (Japan), among others. I served as the Consulting Vice President/Key Accounts at Drink King Distributing, a New Jersey/New York snack & beverage distributor. I oversaw the launches and retail programming of entrepreneurial and established brands such as; Sparkling Ice, Polar Beverages, Tate's Bake Shop, Aqua Ball & Aqua Hydrate, Eternal Water, Cannabis Energy Drink and OWYN. I managed and called on the following Key Accounts: Stop & Shop, Fairway, Shoprite, King Kullen, Walgreens, Bolla Market, Target, Food Bazaar & Independent Ownership groups throughout New York and New Jersey. 
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Tyler, the Creator has risen to prominence over the past decade with his unique, jazzy pop fusion style production and deep voice lyricism. Back in 2010, he tweeted a prediction that he would one day achieve top honors in his craft and bring home a Grammy. This was met with controversy, the fanbase he had just couldn’t visualize an underground artist with an edgy and angry style winning such an award. However, he wouldn’t be discouraged, and continued to grind towards his goal. Fast forward to 2017, and the release of his 4th studio album ‘Flower Boy’, This project would serve as the turning point in his career, and his sound suddenly became more accessible and attractive to a mainstream audience. Although he wouldn’t win with this project, It would earn him his first nomination for the coveted award. Being so close to the finish line only fueled his vigor when going into recording for his next work, ‘IGOR’; a record widely recognized as a 10, and the perfect example of how jazz and pop should be integrated into a hip hop format. It would go on the smash the charts debuting at #1 on billboard and selling 165,000 copies in just the first week. He earned yet another nomination, only this time he won! In his speech he would go on to mention his 2010 tweet and all the doubters he’d faced over the years. He is living proof of manifestation; though it only comes if you’re willing to put in the work behind the scenes. Check out Tyler’s ‘IGOR’ -  Collaborate and Elevate, a platform created to connect others with opportunities, has announces that they have acquired 200 Customers in under 18 Months adopting their solution. New & Improved in real time, helping Small Business Owners, Customers include Restaurants, Universities, Lawyers, Banks, Insurance Companies, Entertainment Companies, Accountants, Independent Financial Professionals and Consultants, Venture Capitalists, Mortgage Lenders, and Entrepreneurs in various industries -- all benefiting from the competitive intelligence that they provide, with companies of all asset sizes, ranging from under $100,000 to over $350 Million a year in revenue. “Over the past year and half, our razor-sharp focus has created products for the audience we grew into caring about over the past few years. Prior to the pandemic, we only held free events which were sponsored with food and drinks, featuring numerous speakers doing good work in the community. When the pandemic began, it was evident that we needed to create a virtual offering for CollaborateandElevate.com, enabling us to add even more value to the professionals who routinely attended our events," said Manny Larcher, founder and CEO. "Our customers receive intelligence enabling them to engage with the best digital communication platforms, while benefiting from increased productivity from their team and customers. We are honored that today we are able to call more than 200 businesses customers part of the Collaborate and Elevate family and I look forward to continuing to grow our customer base exponentially in the days, weeks, months and years to come.” Learn more and view testimonials online on collaborateandelevate.com Collaborate and Elevate also routinely features entrepreneurs via the It's Bigger Than Business podcast and their YouTube channel. Watch one of their recent videos with Georges Duplessy, co-founder of Virtual Badge. They cover various topics from Georges introducing to computer programming, learning Pascal, being born in Haiti and coming to Miami where he attended college studying computer science, working in Disaster and Damage Relief with companies like FEMA, and how that led to starting a company around improving the safety or others with Virtual Badge. Virtual Badge is helping professionals in the various industries including construction industry keep track of staff, contractors, and vendors. A B2B Enterprise SaaS identity platform for workforce and risk management. Our solution allows work sites to ensure end-to-end compliance for all of their employees and contractors.  In this new It's Bigger Than Business podcast episode, co-host Manny Larcher catches up with Georges Duplessy, co-founder of Virtual Badge. They cover various topics from Georges introducing to computer programming, learning Pascal, being born in Haiti and coming to Miami where he attended college studying computer science, working in Disaster and Damage Relief with companies like FEMA, and how that led to starting a company around improving the safety or others with Virtual Badge. Virtual Badge is helping professionals in the various industries including construction industry keep track of staff, contractors, and vendors. A B2B Enterprise SaaS identity platform for workforce and risk management. Our solution allows work sites to ensure end-to-end compliance for all of their employees and contractors.  About Startup Showdown - Tech Startup Pitch Competition with $120,000 Investment Prize Every Month The Startup Showdown series is hosted by Panoramic Ventures, the venture capital investing team of BIP Capital, one of the most active VC firms in the Southeast. Panoramic is led by highly successful entrepreneurs and investors Paul Judge and Mark Buffington.
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 Glyvolner "Gly" Gabriel is a first generation Haitian-American from Newark, NJ. He is also the first in his family to graduate from college, graduating from Harvard University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. He then forayed into "Wall Street," working as an analyst in the Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. Subsequently, Gly backpacked throughout Latin America, visiting 14 countries over the span of 13 months. It was during this trip that he discovered his life’s mission – to help people live happy, healthy, & fulfilling lives. After returning, Gly founded New Norm Media, a video marketing & consulting agency that worked with conscious & purpose-driven businesses. But after achieving some initial traction in the business, he knew that in order for him to truly fulfill his mission in a way that was aligned with his unique skills and passions, he would need to pivot.Unlocking Possibilities from Harvard to Wall Street with Gly Gabriel and Manny Larcher So now Gly focuses on helping professionals (especially of color) unlock their full potential, figure out the next steps in their life & career, and then actually make it happen. Gly believes that our dreams (both personal & professional) are possible, and through his unique “Be, Do, Have” model, he coaches these professionals on how to start to live life on their own terms. Listen to the podcast on ItsBiggerThanBusiness.com (audio available on all platforms) and watch the interview below:  by Stopwatch Creative
Do This First Before You Spend Or Invest In Advertising This is the biggest mistake businesses make before they put together their advertising campaigns. And it’s easy to fix. A new prospect reach out to us looking for some help. Their current online advertising campaigns were not working. And they needed to fix things before they ran out of all of their money. Sound familiar? We began by asking him about his ideal customer profile. They told us that their team spent about 30 minutes or so developing a general description, with some demographic information. Not a very good start. Our next series of questions had to do with the transformation his customer profile was looking for, specifically in these five areas: Your Ideal Customer Profile or ICP is looking for transformation in their business and life. A different future from their present situation. How do they want things to change? Or, what does your product or service give or do for them in terms of transformation? These are the five before/after states we shared with him for thinking deeper about transformation: 1. Have - What do they have that they won’t have afterwards? 2. Feel - How do they feel, their emotional state, before and after? 3. Average Day - What’s their average day like now versus afterwards? Use a story or narrative to describe it. 4. Status - What’s the story they tell about themselves right now versus afterwards? 5. Good versus evil - What’s the greater philosophical evil your product or service allows them to defeat? The team obviously hadn’t done any of this work. As we further shared, when you can clearly communicate the transformation your prospects will experience from working with you or buying your product/service, you’ll have them wanting to know more. You’ll have moved from “selling” mode to “advisor” or “guide” mode. You’ll be the guide to their transforming their lives. And your advertising will be more effective. Our overall detailed process to complete this takes at least several hours, and sometimes more. When you have your ICP thinking “Finally, someone who understands me” when they see your advertisement, you’ve nailed it! Now that's moving from selling to advising or guiding. A much better place in which to be. View case studies and previous work, and learn more and schedule a free consultation with Stopwatch Creative online on stopwatchcreative.com Ye's Life Advice Will Leave You speechless and will make you reconsider your goals. Formerly known as Kanye West, his perspective on generating wealth in every area of life is Eye-Opening and will inspire you to be great. He also shares wisdom on how he manifested his dreams and created the life he wanted to live.
Subscribe for new Motivational Speeches and videos from the greatest minds every day Spotlight series: We love highlighting companies who are doing amazing work around the world. Today, we wanted to introduce you to Blank Slate Monument - a company making A Tribute to African American History in the Face of the Confederacy.
Who knew that would be a premonition of things to come? There is a famous saying in my native Ghana, Sankofa (pronounced San ko fah), which translates to “reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present to make positive progress.” How can reflecting on our nation's past help us propel forward? Well, that is a question for all of us to reflect on.
With July 4th upon us and record travel anticipated, I encourage you to spend some time with your family asking the hard questions. Yes, the truth is uncomfortable. Yet, if we are to propel our nation forward, it is necessary to sit in the discomfort  by Manny Larcher, CEO Stopwatch Creative
We've all seen them; the posts or messages that are “over the top” sales oriented. This is now something that is happening on all platforms it seems like, with this post, we will focus on LinkedIn. The reality is, that being transactional can be a big mistake. Our team has nearly two decades of experience growing brands on LinkedIn, which works very well in pay per click advertising/marketing and direct mail. Not so well on LinkedIn. It took us time to learn that LinkedIn is different. Whereas the former is more what we call transactional - the short game so to speak - make an offer and get a response, we've found that many professionals on LinkedIn doing this approach, however, LinkedIn is definitely relational - the long game. What do we mean by that? You can even say that it’s similar to dating. You create content through regular posting, it is then seen with likes and comments and based off the success of the LinkedIn algorithm, you can even get significantly more likes and comments within several hours after posted. We've found that creating thoughtful, “value up front” content both personal and business posts and as importantly, is the secret sauce. Many people respond better to personal messages. By being more vulnerable, or wearing your heart on your sleeve, so to speak, we’ve found the right people will engage. Remember this: people buy from who they like; they care who you are. That’s not the “tell me yes, tell me no, tell me quick, I gotta go” approach. It’s about the relationship and experience developed along the way. We’ve had to change our thinking and execution on LinkedIn for clients periodically, because the algorithm, and well the times are constantly changing. Doing "life" or not being transactional, is always a great approach. Interested in learning more about Stopwatch Creative and our approach? Feel free to schedule time to speak with us here at this link.
 Think Make Live Youth is bridging the gap between youth and politicians through virtual civic engagement. During this event there will be special virtual performances and an engaging conversation with black youth and black politicians on current problems and solutions to some of our community social justice issues. This event features: - Erica Crawley, Franklin County Commissioner - Lashanna Potts, 1st Assistant Chief Columbus Police Department - NiQuille Bell, Owner of Isolation Clothing - Dontavius Jarrells, State Rep. District 25 - Nick Bankston, Columbus City Council - Napolean Bell, Franklin County Sheriff (DE&I) - Latyna Humphrey, State Rep of Ohio's 26th Houser District - Michael Young, Moderator, Pastor at City of Grace - Ty'Keice Cox, Motivational Speaker - Deandre Gaston, Think Make Live Youth - Quinazia Branham, Think Make Live Youth - Alana Henderson, Think Make Live Youth 
Collaborate and Elevate was created to help other entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate professionals, non-profit organizations, universities, and students, get more value compared to the existing tools out there.
Not trying to throw shade, but we saw a problem relying on the giants like facebook/instagram, google ads, LinkedIn premium, etc. - to be able to help the small businesses that we saw in our community, so we rolled up our sleeves in March 2020 when the pandemic began and changed our focus. Create something that every business owner can afford to try for one month. A crazy thought, but I just wanted to help the restaurant owners, lawyers, real estate professionals, and other entrepreneurs I knew who were struggling because of the effects of the pandemic. Today, we have helped hundreds of C&E members around the United States and other countries, including the Philippines, Canada, South America, England, and more! We are adding value to non-profit organizations in rural communities and helping college students connect with career opportunities. New membership tiers and Enterprise plans have been rolled out silently in early 2022 as we establish relationships. We have no plan to eliminate our entry membership, which is $4.95/month, which has enabled us to transform and change lives. Our team has also been learning and building in web3/metaverse - see this article about one of our members' who launched Disrupt Art. Collaborate and Elevate connected these members (founder and web developer) to complete and build this NFT marketplace. I also have been living in Miami, attending numerous crypto events, including DCentral Miami, The North American Bitcoin Conference, and local NFT gatherings. Through these experiences, I am excited to share our own NFT community #diamondmakerclub💎. In addition, we are giving early members and supporters NFT's for every month they have been with us! You can view more about our NFT project and utility here at this link. As the year progresses, we continue building out our tech stack, automating processes, and integrating artificial intelligence to improve and scale our operations. With over 200 active paying members since starting and retention over 90%, the entire Collaborate and Elevate team is humbled and grateful to continue to add value to other entrepreneurs and companies. - Manny Larcher, founder Related readings: How I went From AfroTech in San Francisco, to Belgrade, Serbia in a year, all from Columbus, Ohio (2018) |
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