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An Exclusive Interview with Former NASA Astronaut and First Hispanic Woman in Space, Ellen Ochoa
Q: With nearly 1000 hours in space over four missions, did you ever feel that your presence on board was undervalued because you were a woman or a Latina?EO: Our crews needed to work closely together to accomplish our missions. I spent about a year in training for each of my flights, so the crew got to know each o..
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Egypt Sherrod Is On Her “Indigo Road” & “Married To Real Estate” Goes Global
Q: Congratulations on Season 3 of Married to Real Estate. Will any episode encounter any transactional or construction challenges that you and Mike haven’t faced in the past?ES: Thank you so very much! Yes, we are excited that the show has been so well received and growing. It’s mind-blowing that this show started..
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She Left Her Successful Law Career in New York City to Make a Global Impact in the Efforts to Eradicate Poverty. An Exclusive Interview With Unbound (nonprofit) Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, Ashley Hufft
Q: For those in our audience not familiar with Unbound, can you share what the organization is and what you do?AH: Unbound is an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City. Our mission is to walk with the poor and marginalized of the world. The primary platform through which we achieve our mission is one-to-one sponsorship between a sponsor and a child or elderly person living in po..
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Sharing Her Commitment To Empowering Women & Girls. A Special Conversation With Water.org Chief Operating Officer, Vedika Bhandarkar
Q: Vedika, can you give us a few highlights about your career and how it led you to being so passionate about clean water?VB: When I worked in the corporate world, my personal giving was always focused on improving the lives of women and girls. In donating to programs focused on their empowerment, I quickly recognized that the effects of the global water crisis kept many women and their daughters ..
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With Over 29 Years in The Staffing Industry, Meet Staffing Kansas City’s Co-Owner & VP of Sales & Marketing Roses Ammon
Q: Tell us how you were introduced to the staffing business.RA: I worked for a temporary agency while in school and always thought what a great job that would be to call on companies and help them find the right people for their needs.Q: What’s the best part of the work you do? What are some ways you gauge your success?RA: There are so many bests. My Why is I am happiest when I am helping/giving ..
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Her Passion For Providing Highly-Skilled Compassionate Chiropractic Care is Matched Only By Her Commitment to Treating Each of Her Patients Like One of The Family. Meet Kansas City Chiropractor, Dr. Megan Spoerl
Q: Why did you decide to go to Chiropractic school?MS: I had been planning to pursue a career in Physical Therapy until Thanksgiving in Nebraska with my family when my mom went from being perfectly fine to not being able to walk on her own. My aunt’s neighbor was a chiropractor and agreed to see her that evening, after one adjustment my mom was able to walk on her own and even made it for the trad..
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She Helps People Feel Their Best. A Conversation With Health & Wellness Coach, Lisa Murphy
Q: For those in our audience not familiar with the services a Certified Life & Health Coach can provide, can you share some of the programs you have available? LM: I work with people who are tired of not feeling well. I help them reclaim their health, so they feel great. Whether someone’s put on a few extra pounds, is dealing with a chronic health issue, or struggling to manage stress, I provide a..
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She Provides Extensive Knowledge to a Growing Field Where She Specializes in Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic. A Conversation With Dr. Jen Santa Maria
Q: When did you know your career path would be as a Doctor of Chiropractic?JSM: In high school we had a program called exploring health professions. During this semester we were exposed to all sorts of medical opportunities, including chiropractic. I had grown up going to a chiropractor but had never considered it as a career path. After completing this semester I had a conversation with my chirop..
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She Creates The Best Real Estate Experience Possible While Maintaining The Highest Level of Customer Service & Ethical Standards. Kansas City Real Agent, Cortney Stansbury
Q: Can you share with our audience how long you’ve been in Real Estate and why you chose if for your career path? CS: I started my career in Real Estate in 2014. In my previous life I was a retail banker, and I didn’t see myself moving over to the mortgage side of banking. I’ve always wanted a “sales” job that allowed me to get out and meet new people, plus I enjoy helping people achieve their goa..
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Her Clients Satisfaction is The Ultimate Reward For Her Work to Make Home Buying & Selling a Positive Experience. Meet Kansas City Real Estate Agent, Rachel Griffin
Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate? RG: I’ve always had a knack for interior design … I guess I’m just naturally good at it!I came from a pretty big family. The oldest of 7 brothers and sisters. I thought big dreams weren’t really a thing for me.However, when I met my husband, William, those big dream ideas changed. My husband and brother in law, Derrick,..
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With a Dynamic Entrepreneurial Work Ethic & An Empathetic, Understanding Soul, She’s a Surprising Mixture of Sugar & Spice! Meet Co-Founder & Realtor of Traditions Home Group, Nickole Stark
Nickole began her business experience in the tough world of retail. After successfully nurturing, expanding, and selling her retail businesses, she teamed up with her long-time friend, Shannon Stumpenhaus, to establish Tradition Home Group. Tackling a new endeavor is old hat to Nickole. While all new businesses are a risk, Nickole met every challenge head on with one goal in mind........to creat..
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Family Law Attorney Mandee Pingel, is Proud to Provide Compassion & Strong Representation For Her Clients Throughout The Kansas City Area. Her Goal is to Guide Families Through the Step-By-Step Process of Their Case While Providing Accessible & Personalized Legal Representation.
Mandee is also an active member of many major legal organizations and contributes both time and resources in support of many local charities and important social causes. She has a reputation for her unwavering compassion, empathy and ability to listen, while also using her skills of unyielding legal advocacy by staying up to date on legal precedent and developments and having a reputation for alw..
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She Has Extensive Experience in The Fields of Trademarks, Copyrights & Related Intellectual Property Matters. Meet Kansas City Attorney, Cheryl Burbach
Q: When did you know you would pursue a career as an Attorney?CB: I received a full-ride scholarship in undergraduate school to participate in collegiate debate. I majored in political science and English. Given my background, law school seemed like a natural fit. Q: Can you share with our audience, the types of law you specialize in?CB: I specialize in intellectual property law. I generally han..
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She is Immensely Passionate About Representing Real People In Their Most Personal Matters. An Exclusive Interview With Kansas City Attorney, Nicole Fisher
Q: What inspired you to attend law school?NF: I really wanted a professional career where I got the opportunity to help and interact with people.Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?NF: I’m not really sure I knew what to expect when I graduated … I was 23 years old when I graduated and really didn’t have a clue about the real world. I learned a lot ab..
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