Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Tired of the conventional method of networking? Ready to explore a more collaborative, lifelong approach to building business relationships? Tune in to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!" Join us as we investigate the power of connection and how it shapes our lives. We uncover the mysteries behind successful networking partnerships and reveal how you can also become "Awake in the Network." We'll take it one step further— networking live with our guests. In each episode, we talk to thriving individuals who've made their dreams a reality by mastering the art of networking to create significant opportunities for all. You'll get insider tricks and practical advice to help you become a networking expert and transform your life. Learn how to: - Embrace the unexpected and experience surprising synergistic outcomes. - Make every interaction with your network partners work to your advantage. - Communicate more meaningfully. - Understand the process for creating mega opportunities. - Develop an efficient plan for a dynamic, impactful network that benefits not just you, but every person you connect with. If you're ready to awaken your networking potential and create the life of your dreams, join us every other episode. Your destiny awaits!r Wednesday to become: "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!"
Episodes
What happens when you discover possibilities you never knew existed? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Anita Brick, who shares her remarkable journey of awakening to potential that emerged from an unexpected and unwanted setback. To create value, she transformed the pain into a better life. Her story isn't just inspiring—it's a roadmap for you to step into the potential you didn’t even know you had.
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What happens when you combine "The Voice of America," Chicago's networking maven, and a master storyteller? Pure magic.
Welcome to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens," through honest conversations, genuine laughter, and the kind of authentic connections that change lives.
Meet Your Hosts Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously
Billy Dexter – The networking wizard who's bu...
"Negotiation is our lifestyle. Every communication, every conversation, every dialogue that we have can be viewed as a negotiation." – Adam Dolejš
Are you someone who thinks negotiation is just for boardrooms and car dealerships? Think again! In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson welcome negotiation experts Gerry (founder of The Material Sou...
"You are who Google says you are." - Anouk Pappers
In a world where first impressions increasingly happen online, understanding how to craft your personal brand has never been more crucial. On this episode of the "Awake in the Network" podcast, we welcome brand anthropologist and online presence architect Anouk Pappers, who shared her fascinating journey and powerful insights on personal branding.
Wh...
From the projects of Cabrini Green to becoming the first Black woman to lead the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Kim Foxx's extraordinary journey is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and authenticity.
JOIN HOSTS BILLY DEXTER AND MELISSA G. WILSON AS THEY EXPLORE:
- How growing up in Chicago's Cabrini Green shaped Kim's identity and fueled her determination
- The profound impact of meet...
Join us as we interview Michelle Rathman. Michelle founded Impact! Communications, Inc., in 1989. For over 30 years, Impact! has provided a broad range of strategic advisory, decision support, communications, and creative solutions to healthcare organizations, including urban and rural hospitals, health clinics, and community health centers.
Michelle and her team bring experience and expertise that has helped several ...
Steve P. Reese is a trailblazer on a mission to transform how we approach health and success—one night’s sleep at a time.
With nearly three decades in sports technology, personal battles with sleep challenges, experiencing domestic violence as a child, and groundbreaking work with the Phoenix Suns, Steve brings a unique blend of humor, data, and heartfelt storytelling to the table.
He highlights alarming statistics on s...
In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson sit down with healthcare innovator and author Robert Slayton to explore the intersection of healthcare reform and human wellness. From his early days in rural Ohio, learning the value of community to becoming a leading voice in healthcare supply chain management, Slayton shares how he's helping companies rec...
Cheryl Stokes
Cheryl is the CEO of CNEXT, a leadership development and executive networking company that helps connect, develop and advance high-impact leaders. Before taking on her CEO role, Cheryl was a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, consulting in the firm’s Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Culture Shaping practices.
Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Cheryl was the regional man...
Join us for a transformative episode of the Awake in the Network Pod featuring Barb Burgess, founder of Corluma and former COO of the Wright Foundation. With over three decades of experience transforming organizations and leaders, Barb shares her unique perspective on leadership that turns traditional performance-based approaches on their head.
"Leadership is like being an archeologist," Barb reveals in this ...
Join us for an extraordinary end-of-year conversation that marks two remarkable years of "Awake in the Network" - where destiny truly happens. In this intimate episode, your hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson welcome our behind-the-scenes genius, producer John St. Augustine (former Oprah Radio producer), into a candid conversation that began at Chicago's exclusive Clayton club on a freezing Decembe...
Want to get a lot of content in the shortest amount of time? Join John as he shares three of the best shows of 2024. Enjoy a hot cup of cider, coffee, or tea and cozy up on a couch while you will to those who are "Awake in the Network!"
Connect with Billy @ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billydexter/
Connect with Melissa @ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagwilson/
Connect with John @ https://www.l...
James' professional journey began at age 20, when he took a cosmic leap, teaching British Literature at a private school in London. Homerically returning stateside, he decided he didn't want to grade papers, so he moved to LA and became a waiter instead. Back in his hometown of Chicago he applied for a gig at the Chicago Recording Company (having fudged just a bit on a resume--stating he 'worked for&apo...
Bert Allen possesses a valuable combination of Private Equity and public company executive experience. CEO’s and their leadership teams, across a broad range of industry sectors, value Bert as acoach and trusted confidante. Bert has a demonstrated passion for coaching clients to drive business results by maximizing individual performance and team effectiveness. In a forward-looking manner,
Bert gains the trust of hi...
Today, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Dawn Kristy joining us. Dawn is a seasoned expert in the field, with a wealth of experience in emerging risks and cybersecurity.
Dawn is also a seasoned expert on emerging risks, having experienced pollution, product liability, and professional liability risks.
As a new lawyer, Dawn entered the insurance world at Cigna’s Environmental Pollution Unit in Philadelp...
Mike Dexter, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has lived a life dedicated to serving others. As the founder and former senior pastor of Love of Christ Christian Center, Mike has used his life experiences to deliver God's word and help restore marriages and heal families.
Mike's journey began in the streets of Detroit, where he and his brother Billy navigated through challenges like gangs and drugs. Despite the d...
Awake in the Network Welcomes Kristi Zuhlke, Founder | CEO | Technology | Generative AI for Insights
Join us for a vibrant conversation with Kristi Zuhlke, a seasoned marketing professional turned successful tech entrepreneur. Kristi began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she significantly grew household brands like Gillette and Always.
Discover how her desire to tackle real-world problems spurred her transition into entrepreneurship. Since then, she has founded three tech companies and achieved two impressiv...
Join us with Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, a seasoned marketer, social media strategist, serial learner, speaker, and marketing educator specializing in helping individuals and their businesses build authentic connections with their social media to boost customer relations and create a strong, purposeful community online. She also deeply understands digital content, social media platforms, social listening practices, an...
Are you ready to embark on a mind-bending journey where cutting-edge AI intersects with real-world wisdom? Look no further! Our podcast is your ticket to the frontline of innovation, hosted by industry titans who are shaping the future as we speak.
🌟 What makes us unmissable?
- Exclusive Insights: Hear from the brilliant minds behind "The Journey" - a groundbreaking book years in the making.
- Laugh and Learn:...
Gregory Wade: Expert in Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem-Led Growth
Gregory (Greg) Wade is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience establishing strategic partnerships and driving global ecosystem-led growth. Having worked and lived on six continents, Greg has built a vast network of connections, colleagues, and supporters.
Currently, a subject matter expert at EY-Parthenon and an advisor to capital...
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