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Harvard Business School, Global Action Platform and Vanderbilt University selects Ryan Ramkhelawan, as one of the 2022 Young American Leaders Class - watch his talk at Collaborate and Elevate

5/25/2022

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Congratulations are due to Ryan Ramkhelawan!
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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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Jabez El Israel new book "Life Matters So Let's Eat Like It!" out now!

5/23/2022

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The first time I met Jabez, I noticed his vibrant energy. You can’t help it. Like someone who was born to cheer you on, he radiates enthusiasm for everything he does and everyone with whom he interacts. Which is a blessing for us all, because Jabez’s energy isn’t limited to his voice or his body—it finds its way into his writing, too.
Enter Life Matters, So Let’s Eat Like It. With a realness that feels like talking to your best friend, Jabez finally brings clarity to the confusing world of food. I won’t spoil the big reveal, but once you read his simple advice, you’ll wonder how you missed it for so long. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be an additional task on your to-do list—it can be the reason for newfound delight.
   -  Laura Thomas, Founder of Next Level Story, speaker, and author of The Magic of Well-Being: A Modern Guide to Lasting Happiness
Purchase his new book today!
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The Quest to Find America’s Best Creators Continues: Exposure Season 2 Premieres May 29

5/23/2022

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The Gang and I are on the new season of Exposure! Tune in every Sunday and Monday starting May 29th!

New episodes every Sunday and Monday!

​About The Show: Welcome to Exposure, the only competition show that gives content creators like you the chance to realize your dreams and grow your platforms on the way to becoming the next must-follow sensation. Presented by Samsung.
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​​Read the press release from Samsung in the newsroom: The Quest to Find America’s Best Creators Continues: Exposure Season 2 Premieres May 29
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Chrissa Mcfarlane, Founder and CEO of Patientory shares support for Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance

5/20/2022

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From Chrissa Mcfarlane, Founder + CEO of Patientory Inc

We believe a more digitally inclusive society is possible and higher quality #healthcare is obtainable through partnership, awareness and action.

Today, we're proud to play a role in helping launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health (#DHEH) Alliance. This is a milestone for the future of #healthcare for underserved communities to help create a more accessible and inclusive #digitalhealth society.
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

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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

5/19/2022

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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.
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 -- Today, a unique coalition was launched that aims to address health disparities for low-income, minority, and underserved populations across the United States through digital health. 

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."
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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
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The Best Growth Marketing Agency in the United States is Stopwatch Creative

5/9/2022

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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.
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A good design does wonders for brand growth. From design to deployment, Stopwatch Creative will design your website to succeed from the start, and provide you with a strategy for social media, email marketing, experiential, SEO, and more. 


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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UFC 274 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1

5/2/2022

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Justin Gaethje does a high-altitude run and gets his haircut. Michael Chandler readies for another big-name bout. Champ Rose Namajunas packs. Carla Esparza plans her wedding. UFC 274 is on Saturday, May 7. ​

Click here to watch
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U.S. military veteran JE Anderson interviews Eduardo Rey of the Rio Piedras Trust in San Juan, Puerto Rico

4/26/2022

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Thank you to the owners of Vidy's for allowing the "Teach. Coach. Mentor." program to use their space as a donation for a positive community program. Vidy's is a committed member for the forward-thinking visions and positive growth of the Rio Piedras community.

​This program helps people learn how to use digital technology to tell local stories. All ages are welcome to come and learn how to film, record audio, and various computer skills.

The video you are watching was created by amateur students who did not have any previous experience with producing videos. Please forgive the audio interference.

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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The Story of Tim Anderson, MLB player with Chicago White Sox | Episode 1 - 5

4/21/2022

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Tim Anderson was the shy, quiet kid who used sports to escape other things going on in his life. Tim was a pass-first point guard and a lockdown defender. After battling through multiple leg injuries, the two-sport athlete at Hillcrest High School came close to hanging it up before his senior basketball season.

​With encouragement from head coach, Scott Suttles, he stepped up and helped lead the Patriots to a Class 6A State Championship win in 2011. Even in high school, Tim Anderson embodied the mantra “big time players make big plays.”
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National Cannabis Festival Returns on April 23, 2022

4/13/2022

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By National Cannabis Festival

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!
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Manny Larcher, CEO of Stopwatch Creative, featured as an Expert at New Albany, Ohio accelerator

3/28/2022

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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:
  • How can I maximize the efforts of my team?
  • Are my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?
  • Am I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.
Expert Office Hours – Friday Apr 1, 2022
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How to Stop Procrastinating  - Here are 19 Tested and Trusted Strategies

3/27/2022

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via Collaborate and Elevate

“Putting off an easy thing makes it hard. Putting off a hard thing makes it impossible” ~ George Claude Lorimer

  1. Use the Two-Minute Rule. The two-minute rule says that if you are planning an activity that can be done in less than two minutes, don’t continue planning; just do it.
  2. Take a small first step. If you fear a task for whatever reason, consider working only 5 minutes and stop. When you start working the fear fades and you grab momentum to continue and finish the job.
  3. Routines help. If you turn the repetitive and boring tasks into routines, you will do them with little effort, since they are habits that we do almost unconsciously. Trust me, routines simplify your life.
  4. Make decisions. Sometimes you are unconsciously postponing a task because you don’t think about it. Take a few minutes to clarify what that task means and make a decision.
  5. Track your time. Keep a journal about which tasks you perform each day and the time you spend on each. By recording how you spend your time, you create an internal commitment that makes you more responsible about how you use it.
  6. Learn to say no. I bet many of the tasks you are postponing are commitments you got because you did not know how to say no.
  7. Do not be afraid to leave. It may not be the right time to do something. Sometimes you believe you have to finish something just because you began. If over time, that project no longer makes sense or it is not important enough, just leave it and do other things.
  8. Manage your energy, not your time. It is important to work at your best moments. If you are exhausted or cranky, your chances of procrastinating will increase considerably. To have a better attitude, take enough rest, control your nutrition, and exercise.
  9. Use the Seinfeld strategy. Jerry Seinfeld uses this strategy to write jokes every day. If you have to do a task every day, get a calendar and mark with an X each day that you get it done. The goal is not to break the chain of X’s on the calendar.
  10. Break the work into small and specific tasks. A large and complex project can be overwhelming. Dividing it into small tasks allows you to see the path and the resistance to confront it decreases.
  11. Set a reward for completing the task that resists getting done. Motivate yourself thinking about what you are going to do after completing the task —something that you feel like doing, relaxing and not involving any effort. Define your own incentives.
  12. Make it fun. If it is a boring task, try to find ways to make it fun. Games, Seinfeld strategy, Pomodoro technique, rewards on every major advance, etc.
  13. Make it public. If it is a major challenge, make it public. Talk about it with your family and friends, post it on your social networks, blog about it... You will feel accountable and committed, and the job will be hard to postpone.
  14. Use the right words. State your actions in a clear, concise, and motivating way. Words matter when you are facing a new task.
  15. Use a short to-do list. A long list can ruin your sense of control and become a source of stress and frustration. The shorter your "next actions list", the easier it will be for you to focus on what you need to do.
  16. Use the tools you like. Do not try to do everything with a sheet of paper and a pencil. Using attractive things can help you eagerly start a particular task.
  17. Review your goals regularly. If a task is complicated, uncertain, or boring, but it is important to achieve a goal, keeping in mind that goal will help you not to procrastinate.
  18. Work on your habits. If you know yourself and find out why you defer constantly certain jobs, you will be able to change your habits and lead them towards less procrastination and greater productivity.
  19. Avoid distractions. The more temptations you have to do something else instead of what you have to do, the easier it will be to procrastinate. Keep your smartphone, notifications, and access to the internet off when facing hard tasks.

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/
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Sole Classics partners with Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys for special release and volunteering opportunity

3/23/2022

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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.


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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. ❤️
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LaRon Batchelor with Coffee Uplifts People, Passport Ventures, Caminus Ventures joins It's Bigger Than Business Podcast with Manny Larcher

3/21/2022

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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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LaRon Batchelor is the Founder/CEO of Passport Food & Beverages - they've created passport to connect other brands to grocery stores like Whole Foods, Co-Founder/Partner of Coffee Uplifts People (with Angela Yee of the Breakfast Club - click here to read her recent interview with Entrepreneur), and Co-Founder of Caminus Ventures, they are launching the first accelerator program for Black entrepreneurs in food, beverage and adjacent industries, with a start studded team including the acclaimed chef behind many restaurants worldwide, Marcus Samuelsson.

Listen to the episode now on all platforms via It's Bigger Than Business platform.
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More About LaRon:

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’s Coveted Grammy

3/20/2022

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source: Rolling Stone
by Quenton Harris

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 4
th 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’ -

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CollaborateandElevate.com Surpasses 200 Customers: Customers include Financial Professionals, Authors, Insurance Companies, Lawyers, and more!

3/19/2022

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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
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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.

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From Haiti to Miami, Georges Duplessy co-founder of Virtual Badge joins the It's Bigger Than Business Podcast

3/18/2022

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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. 
Episode Now Available on All Platforms
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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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"Startup Showdown is a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to present to well-known investors and innovators in the tech ecosystem as they look to take their companies to the next level," said Judge, Managing Partner of Panoramic. "Finalists will pitch to VCs while establishing long-lasting connections in the entrepreneur ecosystem. Our goal with this series of competitions is to democratize the funding process in order to showcase the most promising talent in the next frontier of innovation, regardless of race, gender, or geographic location." 

Read the announcement from shared nearly one year ago.

Stay up to date with Startup Showdown and click here to follow on instagram.
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You can also watch the interview via YouTube and subscribe to our channel!
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More About Georges

Georges published his first computer program at 12 years old while he was growing up in Haiti. He spent the next 5 years freelancing in various computer languages until the 2010 Haitian Earthquake hit the country with devastating effects after which he moved to South Florida to pursue a degree in Computer Science at the University of Miami thanks to a merit-based scholarship.

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Unlocking Possibilities from Harvard to Wall Street with Gly Gabriel and Manny Larcher

3/7/2022

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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:
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Do This First Before You Spend Or Invest In Advertising

3/7/2022

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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
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Kanye West on Why 1% Succeed and 99% Don't

3/4/2022

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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.

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Blank Slate Monument - a company making ​A Tribute to African American History in the Face of the Confederacy

3/1/2022

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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.
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by  Terry (Kojo)

I am honored to have been used by God as a catalyst in getting this project, The Blank Slate Monument, off the ground.

What started as a phone call to me back in 2018 has manifested into a nationwide tour with a major stop in Times Square, New York City!

As our nation faces the ghosts of our past to shape a more prosperous future, I am reminded of the theme from another project I was involved in, TED Global 2017, which was “Builders. Truth-Tellers. Catalysts”

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
Learn more about Blank Slate Monument online
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You can do "life" or be transactional online – Which Are You?

2/28/2022

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 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.

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Watch DeadHeads NFT Season 1 Episode 5

2/22/2022

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This is the world's first Decentralized NFT series made by DeadHeadsNFT. ALL Characters are owned with the rights belonging to the holders, creators and contributors.

DeadHeads is becoming a multi-media universe that you get to own a part of and the IP that comes with it.Join the greatest community in NFTs and help revolutionize the way stories are told.

Get your own DeadHead!
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- Official Website: 
https://deadheads.io/
- DeadHeads NFT Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/deadheads
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadHeadsNFT
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadheads_nft
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Think Make Live Youth presents: Black Youth, Black Politics, and Black History in 2022 - February 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM est

2/15/2022

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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
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CollaborateandElevate.com founder Manny Larcher shares update and 2022 plans

2/15/2022

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Manny is a first-generation American with family roots from St Lucia who enjoys using his unique ideas and experiences to create thought-provoking campaigns that drive action. He is the CEO of Stopwatch Creative, an agency providing marketing services and tech development, incubating SaaS products like CollaborateandElevate.com. 

Collaborate and Elevate (C&E) was created to help others innovate better while driving customer acquisition and boosting revenue in a sustainable, strategic way. Launched when the pandemic began in the U.S. in March 2020, C&E is actively helping hundreds of businesses grow. Here is an update shared from Manny:
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)
Learn more and Join C&E today!
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