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After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH. Today's Guest: Al Shipman A proud Alumni of Palm Beach Lakes High School. 1992. He was a three sport athlete but after his sophomore year, he decided to concentrate on Track and Football. He earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Miami. He later went on to enjoy five year career in the Canadian Football League. He is now back at his alumni as the Head Football where he has been for the last seven years. Under his tuteladge he has led the Rams to four winning seasons reaching the 2nd round twice. Connect with Al Shipman: +1 (561) 707-2087 Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, co hosts, and Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184 Episode 48

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Henrika more than 20 years of federal experience in the transportation industry including over a decade of experience as a senior executive at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). She is known as a strategic, results oriented and customer-focused executive who strives for excellence and is committed to the successful delivery of public transportation programs, services, and capital projects throughout the nation. She brings federal expertise in major capital project oversight, transit safety regulations, federal transportation policy, federal transportation funding programs, regulatory compliance, and change management. Routinely interacting with transit agency executives, governing Boards of Directors, other senior executives, and legislative bodies at the local, state, and federal levels. Prior to joining HNTB, she served in the FTA as associate administrator for transit safety and oversight and chief safety officer. She led a national transit safety program and monitored program compliance to ensure safe, reliable and equitable transit service in accordance with FTA policy and regulatory requirements. Henrika is a native of Hillsboro, AL and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. She received her bachelor's in political science and master's in urban and regional planning from Alabama A&M University. She received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center ______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasti...

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Adelee Le Grand is the Chief Executive Officer for the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART). Adelee Le Grand is a leader, with over two decades of experience, who is passionate about utilizing mobility as a tool to create and sustain vibrant equitable communities. As the HART CEO, she is focused on elevating the value of Public Mobility as the foundation of environmentally sustainable equitable communities. Adelee has served as a member of the executive team for two transit agencies. She has served as the Chief Mobility Officer for the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL), working closely with the Executive Director and Planning Division to develop a strategic plan to document the new state authority's suite of services and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and regional partners. Adelee also served as the Chief Strategy Officer in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority where her responsibilities included developing the first Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans Region and rebuilding the Planning Department. She empowers her team to view their portfolio of projects as opportunities to improve the lives of the community they serve. Her motto is, 'it is not about the project, it is about how the project improves the community'. __________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide gr...

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#MyInvestingStory is created to share the stories of investors. Ionnie McNeill and Ann McNeill, BetterInvesting Volunteers, talk with Vivian McKnight about her investing story. To join the conversation: Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/MyInvestingStory Listen to the podcast: http://tobtr.com/11989199 Or call in: 661-554-9219 Vivian McKnight is a former civil servant who retired from the federal government in 2012 with 32 years of service. She has worked as a Scientist, an Engineer, a Computer Programmer, and a Project Manager. Her last assignment in the Federal Government was as a Safety Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration working on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft/ drones in the National Airspace System. She started her Federal career as a Physicist with the Navy. Her formal education includes a bachelor's degree in physics and a Master of Engineering Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Science. She was born, raised, and educated in Baltimore City, Maryland completing her higher education at Morgan State University and Loyola University Maryland. In 1997 she was invited by a friend to come to a meeting to form and ultimately join the 12 Karats Investment club where she became one of the founding members of the club. Her passion is encouraging women to invest and empowering women in the area of financial literacy and investing. She is currently a founding member of the Maryland Model Investment Club which was formed in 2015 and has%...

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Join our youth masterminders as they interview Dr. Bettye W. Knighton, CEO of Emerge Publishing Group, who shares her knowledge as a minister, author and business executive. With over 30 years experience as a Motivational Speaker, she informs and inspires through workshops, conferences, keynote addresses and seminars. As a member of Professional Speakers Network, she earned the designation of Certified Professional Speaker (CPC). The experience of creating ministry groups and businesses from the ground up, uniquely qualifies Dr. Knighton to provide guidance to those who want to acheive growth and success for their churches and organizations. www.emergepublishers.com www.bettyespeaks.com www.bettyespeaks.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/bettyeknighton

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After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own back yards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH. #RIVIERABEACHPRIDE Our vision is to shed a bright light on the wonderful, smart, talented individuals from our great City, Riviera Beach, Florida. Today's Guest: Ottis Jermone Anderson Ottis Jermone Anderson is a native of Palm Beach County and a retired NFL running back. He attended Forest Hill High School, which is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1979, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. Later he was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame and the University of Miami Ring of Honor. That season, he would cap the Giants 39-20 Super Bowl XXI victory over the Denver Broncos with a two-yard run for the team's final touchdown. At age 33 in 1990, OJ surpassed the 10,000-yard rushing mark making him a member of the NFL's elite 10,000 Yard Club. Also in that season, he was honored as the MVP of Super Bowl XXV.