S1 Ep1898: Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, oh my!
There are many reasons to protect your brand's trademark. It seems obvious, yet so many businesses find themselves letting their trademark lapse or allowing it to be modified or misused.  This causes market confusion or, worse, allows your competitors to take it over potentially. Also, if you own a business or are conducting the marketing for that business, and you use graphics or pictures from...
41m Jul 08, 2020
41m
Progressive Strategies for Today’s Working Environment
WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox converses with Alma Arroyo of Ohmite and Mallerie Merchant of R.C. Merchant on the essentials of working in today’s business environment. Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)
10m Jul 07, 2020
10m
CASA Orange County Shares How They Are Serving Foster Youth During the Pandemic
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Regan Phillips, CEO of CASA Orange County, to discuss how their dedicated organization is rising to the challenge of serving foster youth in our COVID-19 world. Regan began her journey with CASA many years ago as an intern in NYC while studying for the bar. Her heart was captivated by CASA’s mission, which eventually led her to her curren...
28m Jul 03, 2020
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S1 Ep1897: #157 Darrel Larson – When Helping Hurts
Show Notes  Today I plan to dedicate our show to an unsung but essential topic: I want to discuss the potential shortcomings related to economic and social aid to the Developing World, (or in old terms, 3rd World countries). Basically, the question is this: is your investment in the poor and disenfranchised in the Developing World being administrated with the longer term needs of communities be...
57m Jul 01, 2020
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Why WE? - WEdnesdays with WE
Diane Sweeney, WE Communications & Marketing Chair and Director global Sales Enablement for TE Connectivity, chats with Genae Mowery, Sales Enablement Digital Content Manager at TE Connectivity and Debbie Martin, Marketing & Communications for TDK Electronics, Inc about the value of their WE membership.  Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)
13m Jun 30, 2020
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S1 Ep1896: Mental Illness Addiction and Hope-Dr. Jim Stout
It was the watershed moment in my life. I don’t say that just looking back. I knew it at the time. A decision had to be made and there would be no turning back. I was mentally, spiritually, and physically exhausted.I had studied, laboriously studied. That’s what I do when I get stuck in a corner. I figure I must be in that corner because I didn’t know enough.  Then I feel stupid. How can you no...
38m Jun 30, 2020
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S1 Ep1895: Clarity in Confusion-Kent Burklow
 I watched a humorous video the other day which showed a horse race with a mock announcer calling out the silly horse names which were made analogous to the trending solutions for the virus called Corona. “Shelter in Place” is rounding the curve followed closely by “Daily Briefings”. Here comes “Doctor Fauci” … you get the point. It was hard not to laugh but as one got weary of the point being ...
32m Jun 30, 2020
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S1 Ep1894: From Editor to Global PR Leader, a New Twist (or Pitch) on PR and Life-Changing Connections
Justin Breen, CEO & Founder of BrEpic Communications, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his journey from newspaper editor to global PR leader/storyteller and his approach for building success for brands.  As a newspaper editor receiving countless press releases from PR firms, Justin recognized there was a better way to create click-worthy stories that local, regional national and ...
35m Jun 30, 2020
35m
S1 Ep1893: #156 Ashley Stanley: Limiting Beliefs
Show Notes  I think the show today show is so timely for June of 2020. Not only is the entire world continuing to contend with the limitations and restrictions of a pandemic, we in the US also find ourselves in a time that calls for deep reflection, both personal and social. Our show today is all about deep personal reflection. I so look forward to chatting with successful entrepreneur Ashley S...
59m Jun 26, 2020
59m
S1 Ep1892: Launching a new product or service is never straight line to success
Paul Wirth, entrepreneur, EOS Implementor and Founder & Facilitator at CEO Axxess joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his new venture and the path to identity and bring a new product/service to market.    
47m Jun 25, 2020
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S1 Ep1891: Episode #47 – Reverse Mentoring: Michael Sorell
Michael Sorell     Today's guest is Michael Sorell. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Michael about Reverse Mentoring.           Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relatio...
25m Jun 24, 2020
25m
Mason Taylor Associates Shares the State of the Residential Real Estate Market
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Dylan Mason and Mark Taylor of Taylor Mason Associates. In this episode the trio discuss the state of the Orange County, California real estate market as well as some of the industry changes due to COVID-19. Established in 2010, Mason Taylor Associates was formed over a mutual commitment to exceptional client service, integrity, and perso...
27m Jun 24, 2020
27m
The Value of Meaningful Mentorship - WEdnesdays with WE
Holly Good, National Chapter Chair talks with Aubrie Nooney, WE Mentee Chair/PEI Genesis and Sue Breault, WE Mentor Chair/ about the WE Mentorship Program and the value it brings to the women in the industry. Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)
7m Jun 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1890: Be kind, considerate and empathetic…life lessons of inspiration
In today’s show, I wanted to get real and talk about life.  There is so much happening in our world I get concerned that we are losing sight of the important things that make us who we are.   I found inspiration from the author Regina Brett. The night before her 45th birthday after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she wrote down 45 life lessons and eventually turned them into a bestselling b...
28m Jun 23, 2020
28m
S1 Ep1889: Generations Style Now with Ryan Gaffney
Since the world seems very upside down these days, let us begin with an upside down story. Many people do not realize that most prestigious universities were begun with one of their primary emphasis being to train ministers. Harvard and Yale were Puritan schools. Harvard was named after a Christian minister. Yale was started by a clergyman. Princeton defined Presbyterianism for a long time find...
32m Jun 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1888: Jews, Conflict and Culture-Carl Moeller
It is hard to describe the tension in the air and in the spirits of Americans at the time of this broadcast. After three months we were tiring of the shutdown caused by the virus called Corona, perhaps even more tired of the endless pundits discussing reopening the country, when the air got sucked out of the room by the senseless murder of George Floyd on May 25 and then the protests turned to ...
44m Jun 21, 2020
44m
S1 Ep1887: Plagues, Pandemics and Churches-Carl Trueman
Today we are asking some bigger questions! The famous theologian and boxer Mike Tyson once said: “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” I like that. It rings true today as much of America and the World cowers in their homes in this storm of an invisible virus called Corona. We’ve been punched in the mouth and any plans we had have been put to the test. We’ve heard from more...
29m Jun 21, 2020
29m
S1 Ep1886: #155 Conversations in Quarantine: Jenn Bork- “Feeling” Fully Alive
Show Notes  Today I really look forward to the show, not so much because of the fascinating content but more because of our ultra fascinating guest… my dear, dear brilliant friend, Jennifer Bork. Now, Jenn comes to us with no breathtaking resume, has authored no books, has no blog, podcast or business that places her atop the so-called social scale of that which most Americans secretly strive f...
58m Jun 19, 2020
58m
Understanding the Channel - WEdnesdays with WE
As an industry, do we understand and engage with the entire channel? Women in Electronics Founder & President Jackie Mattox, WE National Chapter Lead and Head of Membership Services, Holly Good (Cornell Dubilier Electronics), and WE member and guest speaker Taya Paige, CMM, CIS, HMCC (ITA Group, Inc.) discuss these dynamics in this week's WEdnesdays with WE. Support the show (http://www.womenin...
8m Jun 18, 2020
8m
S1 Ep1885: #155 Conversations in Quarantine: Jenn Bork- “Feeling” Fully Alive
Show Notes   Today I really look forward to the show, not so much because of the fascinating content but more because of our ultra fascinating guest… my dear, dear brilliant friend, Jennifer Bork. Now, Jenn comes to us with no breathtaking resume, has authored no books, has no blog, podcast or business that places her atop the so-called social scale of that which most Americans secretly strive ...
58m Jun 17, 2020
58m
Dr. Sanjay Grover Discusses the New World of Plastic Surgery and the ZOOM Effect
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Dr. Sanjay Grover. A respected plastic surgeon and expert on aesthetics, Dr. Grover is an OC native whose practice is located in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Grover is a gifted and precise plastic surgeon who delivers naturally elegant results that are customized to his patients' preferences as well as their unique anatomical structure....
21m Jun 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1884: Employee happiness can help protect and safeguard your business success
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama I’m joined today by Nic Marks Founder of Friday Pulse https://www.fridaypulse.com/, a Statistician, Happiness expert, and TED speaker. Happiness is a relatively new area of science influencing organizational development -- the science of happiness for a profession...
43m Jun 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1883: Merging Science and Meditation to Improve Cannabis' Effectiveness, with Emily Earlenbaugh PhD
Emily Earlenbaugh shares what inspired her approach to cannabis use, and some of the challenges facing cannabis research today. www.mindfulcannabis.com/
24m Jun 15, 2020
24m
Michael Knight "Leader in Highlight" Part 4
In this 4th and final session of our 4 Part Series, Michael Knight, President of TTI Semiconductor Group advises industry leaders and rising talent to create their own destiny, live with integrity and purpose, and be authentic. He talks about the importance of staying curious and how continual learning is essential for personal satisfaction and professional development. Michael explains how his...
16m Jun 11, 2020
16m
Michael Knight "Leader in Highlight" Part 2
In Part 2 of the “WE” 4 Part series with Michael Knight, WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, inquires about Michael’s initial start in life as a biologist, falling into sales by chance, and ultimately becoming President of the TTI Semiconductor Group. Michael talks about the value of mentorship and strategic relationships being critical components of success in business and in life. Michae...
21m Jun 11, 2020
21m
Michael Knight "Leader in Highlight" Part 3
In Part 3 of the “WE” 4 Part Series with Michael Knight, Founder and President, Jackie Mattox converses with Michael regarding recruitment of youth into the industry and his speaking opportunities at University of Texas. Michael’s keynote presentation, “Coding Diversity into Technology”makes the case for diversity and unconscious bias awareness.  Michael advises us to consider succession planni...
18m Jun 11, 2020
18m
Investment Industry Insights from PIMCO’s Executive Vice President Kevin Winters
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Kevin Winters of PIMCO. Kevin is an Executive Vice President and alternatives strategist in the Newport Beach office, specializing in distribution of PIMCO’s registered and private market strategies to global wealth management clients. Previously, he was the business head for PIMCO’s RIA and multi-family office team, where he led distribu...
29m Jun 10, 2020
29m
S1 Ep1882: Episode #46 – Civility and Gender Bias in the Practice of Law: Andrew Friedman
Andrew Friedman       Today's guest is Andrew Friedman. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Andrew about the Civility and Gender Bias in the Practice of Law.           Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain ...
25m Jun 10, 2020
25m
Michael Knight "Leader in Highlight" Part 1
Interested in learning more about Michael Knight? Women in Electronics Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, interviews Michael Knight, President of TTI Semiconductor Group, in the first of a four part series. In this episode, Michael shares his personal passions and also describes how his curious nature fuels his continual thirst for professional development . He talks about his upbringing tha...
21m Jun 10, 2020
21m
Don Akery "Leader in Highlight" Part 3
In this 3rd part session of our interview series, Don Akery continues the conversation with WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, regarding innovation and encourages us to learn the technical aspects of the industry (despite technical background), be disciplined in reaching our goals, and maintain a healthy competitive spirit in reaching the various levels in our career journeys.  Support th...
14m Jun 09, 2020
14m
S1 Ep1881: Communication tools and infrastructure in the new normal business world
Brian Andersen, Digital transformation specialist and founder of Telecomphrensive Solutions works with businesses to help them think through their technology strategy, focusing on customer experience, employee satisfaction, security, and ease of use in the new normal of remote workers. Life changed two-plus months ago as employees headed home to work as a result of the Coronavirus.  Who thought...
37m Jun 09, 2020
37m
A Mentor's Perspective on Career Growth - WEdnesdays with WE
Monica Highfill, WE Executive Director and VP Sales Americas KEMET, chats with Cindy Eldridge, Western Area Director Supply Chain Services at Avnet and Terri Straube, VP at Straube Associates, about a mentor's perspective on career growth. Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)
12m Jun 09, 2020
12m
Don Akery "Leader in Highlight" Part 2
In part two of a Women in Electronics Radio three-part series, WE President & Founder Jackie Mattox continues her conversation with Don Akery, President, TTI Americas. Don discusses groundbreaking innovations taking place within the electronics industry and highlights new-to-market products incorporating these cutting-edge technologies. In addition, he emphasizes the importance of building trus...
10m Jun 08, 2020
10m
Don Akery "Leader in Highlight" Part 1
Jackie Mattox, Founder and President of WE, engages in the first of a three part series with Don Akery.  In this session, Don’s talks about his career journey to become President of TTI Americas and Sr. VP for TTI Corporate Family of Companies (TTI, Sager, and Mouser).  Don discusses the keys to his success being hard work, a strong work ethic modeled by his father, and critical mentorship. He ...
19m Jun 08, 2020
19m
S1 Ep1880: Denominations, Change and Culture with Dr. Doug Rehberg
The numbers aren’t good. They really aren’t. Church attendance. Church membership. Religious affiliation.  All down. Gallop tells us that in the past 20 years church membership has gone down a percent a year. 20 years ago 70% of Americans were church members. Now it is 50% and I probably don’t need to tell you that the younger a person is the less likely they have any religious affiliation.If w...
31m Jun 07, 2020
31m
S1 Ep1879: Life and Church in Romania (II) with Teodora Papazi
More stories from half way around the world, Teodora makes us think about life in America in a different way. What would it be like living in a former Communist country that still has plenty of remnants effecting daily life? How do people look at church that is so different than the American experience?
28m Jun 07, 2020
28m
S1 Ep1878: Life & Church in Romania with Teodora Papazi
Church Hurts And begins in a unique way in this two part interview with Teodora visiting Orange County for the first time from Calarasi, Romania. Where is Romania? Teodora weaves us through the past 50 years from a very personal perspective helping us think about life in a different way. She adds a fun twist to Church Hurts And...
24m Jun 07, 2020
24m
S1 Ep1877: Hurting, Hunger & My World with Devlin Donaldson
Paul, today is unique. I’m not sure I’ve ever spoken to an audience when I was more sure of their common condition including uncertainty, confusion and fear. This Corona virus has thrown this world for a loop and everyone is struggling to get perspective.I really believe we have today a guest who might just be perfect to help us do that. He has quite literally been around the world more than a ...
21m Jun 07, 2020
21m
S1 Ep1876: Leadership and Church Board Rooms with Tom Melzoni
I was looking around the jammed church on a Saturday afternoon when I was barely out of seminary and traveling with a famous speaker. Now it takes skill to hold an audience on a Sunny Saturday afternoon for a church conference, and this crowd was mesmerized. The content was wonderful and compelling. But something was eating at my insides, so I looked around again at the audience. What was buggi...
29m Jun 07, 2020
29m
S1 Ep1875: Worship Wars, Celebrity & Taste with James Ward
You know Paul, in my lifetime few things have defined churches more than their music style selection. I’ve seen choosing a church go from denominational loyalty, “I’m catholic", "We’ve always been Baptist", "I’m Presbyterian”, to “My church has the best worship, this amazing band, a really powerful service.” or “We still sing the old hymns and have the same liturgy we’ve always had."In that tra...
36m Jun 07, 2020
36m
S1 Ep1874: Singleness, Sex and Marriage with Michael Baggett
Somehow sex, singleness and marriage are ways the church can just mess up it seems. Michael Baggett helps us navigate those waters.
28m Jun 07, 2020
28m
S1 Ep1873: Race, Ethnicity and Spirituality with Dr. Jim Lee
RECORDED PRIOR TO EVENTS OF MAY 25, 2020. It can really get boring. It really can. What am I talking about? Race. Ethnicity. Bias, Bigotry. Almost seems passé. Ahhh. Now that may not seem like a compelling way to introduce a topic, but let me take a stab at making the point. Just for fun I decided to open a newspaper as I prepared for this show and see how long it would take me to find an artic...
29m Jun 07, 2020
29m
S1 Ep1872: Assessing Positive and Negative Effects of Covid 19 with Lisa Tollner, Co-Founder of Sensi Products
Lisa talks about how some of the negative changes driven by Covid-19 have had positive outcomes.
7m Jun 04, 2020
7m
Creating Personal Awareness with Cultural Diversity - WEdnesdays with WE
Mick Mulcuck, Senior Director of Distribution at TE Connectivity chats with colleague, Diane Sweeney (also WE Communications Chair), and Jackie Mattox, WE Founder and President, about his road to personal awareness and enlightenment in regards to diversity and inclusion issues.  Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)
15m Jun 03, 2020
15m
S1 Ep1871: #154 Thoughts in Quarantine: Charlie- Unraveling Pessimism
Show Notes  According to my calculations at the time of this recording on May 27, 2020, we are in our 11th week of quarantine. How have you managed in the disconcerting time? You know for me, this time has provided, or forced, an opportunity a deep philosophical thought. For instance I have been reading Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, Viktor Frankl and TS Eliot. Whew! I think I’m in the mood for the...
1hr 1m Jun 03, 2020
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S1 Ep1870: Where you born a great leader or have you evolved into one?
Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, he/she is a born leader.  But I’m not sure anyone is really born a great leader.  Given today’s challenges in the business world; however, leadership is even more important than ever. Adam Mendler, CEO, of Veloz Group joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  Adam is a serial entrepreneur, motivatio...
39m Jun 02, 2020
39m
Immunity Boosting Through Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Allyson Berkey
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Dr. Allyson Berkey of Beyond Regenerative Medicine and Aesthetics in Newport Beach. Known for her anti-aging, immunity boosting and stem cell therapy treatments, Dr. Berkey shares how COVID-19 is changing the patient experience. She also talks about the healing power of regenerative medicine and highlights on trend treatments that get exc...
35m Jun 02, 2020
35m
S1 Ep1869: #153 Conversations in Quarantine: Ty Rose- When to Go with Your Gut
Show Notes  You know for the last couple of weeks I seem to have focused a lot energy on this idea of Navigating with No Map. Today I plan to kinda continue with that thought but with an entirely different take, which is about: “When to Go with Your Gut.” I’m a “gut guy.” I believe that humans have millions of years of evolution updating our knowledge of the role of intuition in decision-making...
59m May 28, 2020
59m
Kimberly Appleton "Leader in Highlight"
Meet Kimberly Appleton, SVP of Global Sales Operations & EMSI Sales for ON Semiconductor. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox ’s interview with Kimberly, who details the importance of volunteering to participate in high-impact projects, possessing a well-rounded set of skills, and maintaining work-life balance. Kimberly encourages all of us to nurture both our personal and professional developme...
24m May 27, 2020
24m
Navigating a Business Launch During the Pandemic with Sam Madani of BOMANI Cold Buzz
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio Sam Madani, CEO and CO-Founder of BOMANI Cold Buzz. An NYC resident and USC Grad, Sam gave up his lucrative investment banker career to create BOMANI with his fellow co-founders who were also professionals in the investment world. Sam traveled to California in March 2020 for just a few days to meet with a few distributors ahead of their plan...
28m May 26, 2020
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