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Christi Gordy is the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy Life Academy. Their mission is to empower students to dream with their Creator and become who He has called them to be. They do this through Christ-centered mentoring, quality education, and environments that spark imagination.

Rob Leads and mentors Liaison's sales and marketing teams to strategically position and sell the company's flagship Liaison ALLOY Platform Liaison Technologies is a leader in cloud-based data solutions. Our tailored approach allows organizations to meet today’s toughest data challenges while building a robust data-centric foundation from which to tackle tomorrow’s. From complex integration to data management to the brave new frontiers of big data, we provide more than 7,000 customers worldwide with the critical information needed to make better decisions, faster.

Brent Malenius manages a team of eight Java developers at Turner that provides all live scoring data for NCAA.com, BleacherReport.com, PGA.com and MarchMadness.com.

Khadijah Diggs is a tri-athlete for Team USA. She is a Project Manager at the Southern Company and a mother to ten children. Find out more about her busy schedule and how she manages to keep it all moving forward.

Commissioner Tim Echols was elected to his second six-year term in 2016, when he was honored to set the record for the most votes of any contested candidate in Georgia history. Tim considers himself a watchdog for Georgia families and works hard to bring balance to our energy portfolio.

Check out Doug Hurley with North Point Ministries! The mission of this ministry is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by creating safe and relevant environments in the marketplace where participants are exposed to biblical principles and have the opportunity to consider issues of faith.

2U Laundry is innovating the world's most hated household chore...laundry. Find out how you will be getting your laundry done in the future and learn more about these young entrepreneurs' story of friendship, business, leadership, and of course, laundry.

Kesha Williams is an inspiration and has a message for young woman about working in technology, especially here in Atlanta. Representing for the hometown favorites Chick-Fil-A find out they continue to innovate in the tech space.

Spend some time getting to know Walt Carter, CIO and CMO of Primary Capital Mortgage. Hear his story and learn more about how he's innovating in his space.

TechStars is the Worldwide Network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. This year the Atlanta class has 10 new companies that are poised to disrupt a variety of industries. Learn so much more here: http://www.techstars.com/programs/atl... + See all of the new class here: http://www.techstars.com/content/acce...

This might be the best episode of CONNECT, ever. Steve Chamberlain gives us his raw, unfiltered, and incredibly inspirational story of success, perceived failure, continued success on an even greater scale, and and his career as an investor. Steve served as executive vice president at Turner Broadcasting for over 8 years. After that, as head of the Beatles Anthology at Capitol Records, Steve oversaw the most successful compilation in music history. NBD Steve also served as an investor and vp of brand development at WebMD. Steve is also the CEO and founder of Bobby Jones Productions, Inc. – the exclusive owner of the Bobby Jones – How I Play Golf DVD – a golfing best seller. Steve now serves as an investor and senior to many companies, and continues to blow our minds whenever he speaks. We are honored to know him. Connect with Steve here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sechamber... + https://twitter.com/secatlanta

Stephanie Carvajalino is definitely a young rising star. Her and her two sisters have been running businesses since they were little girls in Colombia and are now taking it to the next level with thebiznation.com Check it out!

Stefanie Jewett left an incredible career as a Producer to follow her dreams. Her new app - Activvely - is the leading edge for platonic fitness friends. Learn why she believes Atlanta is where you can still afford to dream! Download Activvely today: http://activvely.com/

The Georgia Senator serving the families of North Fulton, Cherokee County and the State of Georgia, Senator John Albers works tirelessly to support the citizens of Roswell, Sandy Springs, Milton, Alpharetta, Mountain Park, Woodstock, and Johns Creek. Senator John Albers not only talks the talk, but walks the walk as a fourth generation firefighter serving as a volunteer in Alpharetta and member of the Georgia Firefighters Association. When not attending to state business, Senator Albers is an executive, business owner and entrepreneur. Our conversation is frank, to the point, refreshing, and encouraging, something that is most welcome in this current political climate. Learn more here: http://senatoralbers.com/    

Fascinated by new forms of communication and technology, Nicola drives thought leadership around innovation and serves as a pivotal educator of emerging technologies, participant behavior and digital trends. Just take a look at her amazingly-curated social feeds and you'll see a glimpse of her genius. In her 15 years focusing on emerging technologies and media platforms, Nicola has led strategy around first-to-market opportunities in social media, mobile marketing and content development, gestural and touch-based interfaces, augmented reality, DOOH, and more. Her innovative client work has included projects for Verizon Wireless, Maybelline, Coca-Cola, PUMA, Microsoft, 20th Century Fox, Nestle, GE, Carter’s, Chick-fil-A, Cisco, Toyota, AT&T, Nike, Pepsi, Turner, Mondelez, Cox Enterprises, L’Oreal, IHG, Newell Rubbermaid, P&G, HP and others. Follow her and learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasmi... + https://www.rebelandreason.co/

With a last name like Joy it can be hard to live up to. Natalie started a company called Defining Your Joy to help entrepreneurs find their unique calling and make dreams realities.    

KP Reddy has been around the startup world for many years. Hear about some of his companies, stories, and a preview of what his new book will be about, coming soon.

An English major in a digital world who has survived 8 startups, 2 acquisitions, 1 IPO, 5 failed ventures, nothing gets Kevin more excited than starting and building something new where there was nothing before. Check out what he's doing in Atlanta (Marketing @ The Combine; Startup Advisor @AtlTechVillage; Founder of Pitch Practice & Atlanta Tech Blogs) and beyond. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsand... + https://twitter.com/kevsandlin

As CEO of Gas South, Kevin heads an energy giant. Listen to how he ended up in this important role and what he has learned along the way.