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 poverty in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Sponsorship offers ..
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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 trapped in a cycle of poverty. Recognizing this, I found sym..
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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 to others. I love meeting new people and I love seeing my c..
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She Has Always Been Drawn To One-of-a-Kind Jewelry, With Each Piece Having Its Own Story. Globally Inspired, Meet Jewelry Designer, Poppy Zurcher
Poppy takes pride in her Jewelry Shows as well as with her Speaking Engagements. She’s a Seven-time cancer survivor, her motivational speeches are of Hope, Courage, and sharing ways to Focus away from health challenges. Q: So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.PZ: I was born in Greece, to a very poor fisherman and his wife. The youngest of eight. I was a sickly baby, but there was no money, ..
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A Kansas City Native With More Than 20 Years of Recruiting Experience. Meet Shelley Seibolt, President & Staffing Coordinator of Staffing Kansas City
Q: Can you share with our audience why you went into the staffing business? SS: I graduated with a Masters’ Degree in Industrial Psychology. I wanted to pursue a career in Human Resources. My first career position was working within a Human Resources department for a large hotel in Dallas. I decided to move back to my hometown, Kansas City. I received a job offer as a recruiter for a Staffing Agency. I enjoyed finding the most deserving and qualified ..
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She is The Founder/CEO of INC U LLC & President of The Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce. A Special Conversation With Kim Randolph
Q: For those in our audience not familiar with INC U LLC, can you tell us about the company along with your position as CEO?KR: INCU LLC is a construction management consulting firm, founded by me on February 12, 2015. Q: What was your mission at the outset?KR: To apply professional, effective construction management services to all phases of a construction project, from concept to closeout.Q: Your also President/CEO of the Heartland Black Chamber of Comme..
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She Firmly Believes There is Someone Out There For Everyone & Has Earned The Reputation of Being One of The Most Desirable Matchmakers To Work With. Meet CEO/Matchmaker Courtney Quinlan
Q: So, tell us, how did you become a matchmaker?CQ: It was really by chance. Shortly after graduating from college, I landed a job at a local dating service. I had no idea this kind of thing even existed! However, I realized very quickly that I had found my niche. Q: For those in our audience not familiar with Midwest Matchmaking, can you share with us how long you’ve been in business and how your service works?CQ: I have been a matchmaker for 15 years..
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