Best Gaston Mary Podcasts (2024)

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Perspectives on the NAR Settlement, Affordable Housing, and the Value of REBIC with Guest Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO Canopy Realtor® Association 23:45

1M ago23:45

23:45

Just 3 days after the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions, Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., and CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association joined us in the podcast booth. She shared her insight regarding the impact the settlement has on …

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Charlotte Mayor Pro-Tem Danté Anderson and City Councilperson Marjorie Molina on Dissecting the Urgent Long Term Perspective on Two Relevant and Vital Charlotte Districts, 1 and 5 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

We welcome Charlotte Mayor Pro-Tem Danté Anderson and City Councilperson Marjorie Molina to today’s episode of Getting Real With Rob. This is an episode where listening between the lines is how to truly enjoy the discussion. If we’d begun the interview by asking each of them for a pedigree of education, experience, degrees, and accomplishments, we’…

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Why A Free Market and New Ideas Lead to Better Solutions for City Planning with Doug Welton, Chairman of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Comission 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

Thinking outside the box doesn’t aptly describe the way Douglas Welton, Chairman of the Planning Commission for Charlotte/Mecklenburg, approaches the idea of change. For him, he doesn’t even see a box. He sees an open landscape of ideas, opinions, and solutions just waiting to be deconstructed and rebuilt into something new. Professionally he boast…

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12. Jason Saine, North Carolina House of Representatives 36:55

4M ago36:55

36:55

Hey, listeners, get ready for the rush. This fast-paced, funny, and very educational interview with Representative Jason Saine is our first podcast episode for 2024; and what a way to begin! As the Representative for the 97th North Carolina House District (Lincoln County, NC), Rep. Saine is serving his seventh full term in the North Carolina House.…

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11. Bridget Grant, Co-Head of Zoning, Entitlement and Land Use for Moore Van Allen 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

With more than 10 years of land planning and urban design experience in both the private and public sectors, you’ll find our November 2023 interview with Bridget Grant, guest on the podcast Getting Real with Rob, to be entertaining and educational. Bridget is the co-head of zoning, entitlement, and land use for Moore Van Allen. But we also discover…

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Podcast Perspectives 35:04

5M ago35:04

35:04

Entrepreneur Struggle host and DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert was recently featured on podcast Podcast Perspectives. In the episode, Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, chats with Chris about why he left his senior position at SiriusXM, the very concrete ways in which DCP elevates underrepresented voices in the podcast industry, a…

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10. James Scruggs, CEO of Kingdom Development Partners 25:21

6M ago25:21

25:21

Our latest episode of Getting Real with Rob is with Mr. James Scruggs, CEO and President of Kingdom Development Partners. KDP is a thriving development group whose heart centered business model is getting attention in the Charlotte region. He shared with us his goal to ensure that creating affordable housing options is looked after with the same ca…

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10. Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County Manager 18:26

8M ago18:26

18:26

During this episode of Getting Real with Rob, we are introduced to Dena R. Diorio, our Mecklenburg County Manager. Rob and she pack a lot of information into a 20-minute podcast, but her journey to become the very first woman to serve as County Manager for Mecklenburg County is a story worth hearing. After moving from the Northeast to Charlotte in …

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9. Tim Minton, Executive Vice President of the North Carolina Home Builder Association 28:03

8M ago28:03

28:03

REBIC is extremely excited to launch this episode of Getting Real with Rob, featuring Tim Minton, Executive Vice President for the North Carolina Home Builder Association. The conversation is both efficient and entertaining as it showcases Tim’s intuitive grasp of the global issues surrounding home building and real estate advocacy. In an easy to l…

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Turning Rejection into a Podcast Business - Jeff Umbro 46:54

9M ago46:54

46:54

Jeff Umbro had a successful podcast, but he couldn’t get a job at a podcast company–so he decided to create his own. Jeff is the founder of The Podgolmerate, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. He went from not getting hired to now running his business with nine full-time employees, representing anywhere from 70 to 80 show…

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Sophie Santos is a One-Woman Show 53:38

9M ago53:38

53:38

Sophie Santos was just a kid when she saw Lindsay Lohan in “The Parent Trap” and thought, I can do that. Now she’s an accomplished comedian, writer, and actor, whose one-woman show, “Sophie Santos…is Codependent,” is now playing in Edinburgh, which finds her confronting her personified OCD after a break-up. She talks about getting her feet wet as a…

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8. Fran West of Crescent Communities 24:38

9M ago24:38

24:38

This fact-filled episode is more than just a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the River District, a multi-faceted master planned community planned for west of the CLT Airport. During the conversation Rob guides his guest from the micro to the macro to the micro again. Because in the end it is the people and their talent that bring these large develop…

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A Community Built Around a Catchphrase - Carla Marie and Anthony 55:51

9M ago55:51

55:51

Carla Marie and Anthony started out in terrestrial radio and spent years together on the syndicated NYC-based Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, during which they started their first podcast together back in 2014. Now they’re hosts of The Morning Show Podcast, which recently joined Gemini XIII’s Personality Network, and The Carla Marie and Anthony S…

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American-Made Apparel - Chris Cronin 49:43

9M ago49:43

49:43

Chris Cronin used to cobble together his own bikes with parts from the town dump, and now his company’s products appear in blockbuster movies and on stars like The Rock. Chris is the co-founder of the family-operated clothing and apparel business Kitanica, and he shares the challenges of learning to scale their production, how they evolved the type…

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Building Boundaries in a Mission-Driven Business - Bridget Todd 46:00

10M ago46:00

46:00

Bridget Todd was feeling disengaged from the content she was producing, but was inspired by her students at Howard University who were empowered by the hope and possibility of changing the world through sharing across our social media networks. Bridget reconsidered how she could create a career that intertwined with her activism, and that resulted …

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Black Business and Creativity - Jen Brown and Chase Parker 43:11

10M ago43:11

43:11

Chase Parker was in pursuit of another creative mind working on a short film project, so he turned to his friend (and DCP Executive Producer) Jen Brown to see if she was up for it. They didn’t know it at the time, but their collaboration was the beginning of BlakOWND Productions, which they have since co-founded, where they set out to tell Black st…

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The Life-Changing Power of Shifting Your Mindset - Chris Atley 42:11

10M ago42:11

42:11

Chris Atley was just a freshman in high school when she had a poor experience with a discouraging teacher–and she internalized it with a message that she was not good enough. Chris has since flipped that narrative on its head, and is a successful coach, speaker, author, podcast host of “One Simple Truth,” and founder of Decisions by Design Coaching…

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7. Patrick Mumford, President and CEO of Gaston Business Association 26:25

10M ago26:25

26:25

We’re thrilled to welcome Patrick Mumford, the President, and CEO of the Gaston Business Association to our sound booth. By way of introduction, we wouldn’t begin by listing his successes, although there are many. We would first talk about and celebrate his approach to his job and his friendships. Clearly outlining for us the difference between int…

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Creativity, Compassion, and Clean Beauty - Catie Wiggy 29:12

10M ago29:12

29:12

Catie Wiggy couldn’t figure her skin out–so she turned to the professionals and it changed her life. Now she’s the professional improving people’s lives in the clean beauty industry, where clients turn to her for creative marketing and brand consulting. Catie is the founder of two companies: Posh Artistry and Creative Beauty Collective, a boutique …

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6. Alyson Craig, Planning Director for the City of Charlotte 23:19

10M ago23:19

23:19

We often speculate about what’s behind the scenes with Charlotte’s UDO, set to launch June 1, 2023. So, we decided to go to the source! Our latest podcast episode features the ebullient Alyson Craig, current Planning Director for the City of Charlotte. The interview is fast paced, yet entertaining, as you get to know the private and public persona …

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Working From the Heart - Amikaeyla Gaston 47:29

11M ago47:29

47:29

Amikaeyla Gaston was out having one final celebration before heading to medical school–but tragedy struck when she was the victim of a hate crime and it changed the course of her life. Now, after years of healing inside and out, she’s living the life of a socialpreneur, as the Founder and Executive Director for The International Cultural Arts and H…

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Build the Service You Need - Raine Madhi 56:35

11M ago56:35

56:35

Raine Madhi wrote a note to himself when he was first starting out: build the platform you wish you had when you started. From where he sits now, he can see he did exactly that. Raine is the founder of ZipFox–along with a laundry list of other businesses he’s created since childhood, like selling donuts at school and pushing products in AOL chat ro…

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Busting Fear and Imposter Syndrome - Alisha M. Pennington 50:44

11M ago50:44

50:44

Alisha M. Pennington graduated with her master’s degree in 2011 and into an economy that was still struggling from the recession that hit hard in 2008. The gig economy hadn’t been fully realized yet, but with the ever-present need to create income, she started working her way into that space, and over time that developed into her two businesses: AT…

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Building the Family Business - Sesealy and Najee Owens 43:18

11M ago43:18

43:18

It started with a need to find a good school for their daughter, and it became their most successful entrepreneurial endeavor. Sesealy and Najee Owens are the owners of Decatur Montessori School, a business they acquired in the midst of COVID-19. Sesealy and Najee’s respective business ventures had failed to take off, so they decided to rethink the…

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From Unpaid to Lucrative Upswings - Tim Schumm 37:12

12M ago37:12

37:12

When Tim Schumm graduated from college, he was stumbling over what he should do next, when he was offered an opportunity to join a recruiting firm. He spent the next ten years there wearing every hat available, learning and steadily climbing the ladder while remaining quietly passionate about his desire to strike out on his own–until he did exactly…

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The Artrepreneur - April Russell 56:39

12M ago56:39

56:39

April Russell’s story begins on the streets of Los Angeles, where she worked as a performer and created the character Black Hollywood Marilyn. April’s corporate background had her looking at her creative pursuits from a business perspective, and after trademarking her character, she became what she calls an “artrepreneur”--a person who connects the…

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Peaks and Pitfalls of PR - Megan Brown Bennett 40:39

12M ago40:39

40:39

When Megan Brown Bennett set out for a career in public relations, she jumped right into a position working with A-list celebrities–and quickly realized, that type of PR wasn’t right for her. She switched gears and worked her way to where she sits now, as CEO and President of Light Years Ahead, a full-service boutique public relations agency that s…

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From Humble Beginnings - Ray Singh 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

Ray Singh runs three businesses but his core passion lies within his day-to-day operations of Headshot Specialist. It started humbly, as Ray navigated a call from his intuition that told him it was his purpose, and through small incremental movements and progress, he built his dream photography business. Ray shares how he worked through the anxieti…

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5. Tracy Montross, Regional Director of Government Affairs for American Airlines 26:34

1y ago26:34

26:34

Did you know that at one point during the pandemic our own Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) was the busiest terminal in the world? It’s a testament to the airline that has helped put Charlotte on the world map in terms of attracting, maintaining, and growing business opportunities around the greater Piedmont region. That and other hist…

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A Yes Can Change Everything – Jacob Lawson 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

Jacob Lawson’s story begins with a bit of serendipity, when a stranger appears and changes the course of his life with a simple offer. That moment kicked off the journey that led him to his current role as the owner and lead agent of Privilege Talent Agency, working with actors across Southeast America. After years as an agency employee, Jacob was …

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Entrepreneurial Roots – Keyia Yalcin 48:23

1y ago48:23

48:23

Keyia Yalcin is the founder of the Yalcin Group, the Baltimore restaurant Fishnet, and she's a real estate agent, but the longest title she’s held is my sister. This throwback episode is a chance to get acquainted with the strong entrepreneurial spirit in my family, as Keyia and I look back on her more than 10 years in the restaurant industry and b…

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The Balance of Business & Creativity – Esteban Obregon 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

The business of creativity requires a delicate balance, but Esteban Obregon has found his stride. Esteban is the founder of Stay Bien films, a hybrid production house and marketing agency that succeeds in offering their clients a fusion of killer video content and savvy business strategy. Before setting up his own shop, he gained invaluable experie…

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How To Create A Joy-Based Business – Quinn O’Briant 39:43

1y ago39:43

39:43

“COVID just wiped out my business basically, and the awesome stuff happened after that.” Quinn O’Briant’s perspective is unique, but she’s earned it. Quinn is the founder of Joy-Based Business, which came after the pandemic crushed her consulting business. But she’d be the first to admit that if COVID hadn’t brought her company to its knees, burn-o…

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How To Be a Social Entrepreneur – Anna DeShawn 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

What do you do in your darkest moments, navigating situations you never thought you’d find yourself in? As an entrepreneur, Anna DeShawn doesn’t have time to run from her challenges, so she digs deep into faith and intuition–and a little help from a licensed therapist. Anna is a multi-faceted founder of E3 Radio and The Qube, as well as host of the…

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Firing People Sucks! 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Getting fired undoubtedly sucks–but what’s it like for the person who has to do the firing? Entrepreneur Struggle is back, powered by the LinkedIn Podcast Academy, and I’m joined by DCP Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer Adell Coleman to talk about the discomfort and challenges of firing and laying off employees. Sometimes it’s the wrong fit, …

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4. Shawn Heath, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services for the City of Charlotte 25:04

1y ago25:04

25:04

One of REBIC’s main purposes is to create a space for legislative leaders to connect with our membership. In this episode, Rob does just that with guest Shawn Heath, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services for the City of Charlotte. He joins us as a relatively new resident of Charlotte, and answers our questions about his passion for his job,…

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3. Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas and Charlotte City Council Member Ed Driggs 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

28:24

Politics are often associated with people not getting things done. But when you’re interviewing two individual with decades of experience bringing facts and people together, a lot of "done" starts happening. Our first episode of 2023 features powerhouse duo Ron Pappas and Ed Driggs. Pappas, Mayor of Waxhaw, NC, 30-year veteran of home building, and…

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Season Finale! 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

It has been incredible having these conversations and learning about the various challenges entrepreneurs face, while getting some tips to help us along our own business journey. Today's episode marks the end of Entrepreneur Struggle for now, but please go back and listen to some our past episodes and email us at info@dcpentertainment.com if you'd …

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Acting & Running an Audiobook Studio – Alex Hyde-White 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

52:16

Alex Hyde-White is an actor whose starred in movies like “Pretty Woman”, “Catch Me if You Can”, and the controversial Netflix series, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”. But he is also the author of the memoir, “In The Volume”, and he’s the founder of the audiobook studio, Punch Audio. In this conversation we talk about the journey he took going f…

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Running A Music Lesson Studio – Martina San Diego 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

Martina San Diego is a singer-songwriter, teacher, and the founder of the Martino San Diego Music Studio. I’m excited for you to hear our conversation about working through those inconvenient creative mental blocks, finding the emotional balance in our work, and Martina’s tips on how to be authentic and successful in your artistry. Support Martina’…

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Creating An Asset Management Firm – Patrick Geddes 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

Patrick Geddes is the Co-Founder and former CEO of the asset management firm, Aperio Group. Patrick didn’t intend on becoming an entrepreneur, but his passion for ethics in the investment industry led him to creating and selling a highly successful business, as well as writing a book called “Transparent Investing”. We talked about a lot, and I made…

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Fighting For Yourself 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

It’s story time! And I’m joined again by DCP Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some of my past experiences fighting with bosses over my worth to their companies, which led the way for me becoming an entrepreneur. Support My Business -> www.dcpofficial.com Support My Business -> www.podstreamstudios.com Stay up…

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2. Mark Boyce, Founding Partner of True Homes 20:07

1+ y ago20:07

20:07

A long-time housing professional and veteran of a wide range of housing markets, Mark Boyce is someone who cares deeply about the communities he both works and lives in. Whether it's growing up in The Hague, Netherlands, helping to establish an educational foundation in Parke County, Indiana, or founding True Homes when he moved to Charlotte in 200…

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Running A Marketing Agency – Mark Drager 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

Mark Drager is the founder of the brand strategy company, Phanta Media. He nearly went bankrupt in the early years of the company, but after year 5 it all came together. We talk about how that journey showed him how businesses need to be in a constant state of change to succeed, the importance of an energized and proactive leader, and probably most…

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Supporting Black Female Entrepreneurs – Malliron Hodge 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

Malliron Hodge is the founder of a consulting business, and she’s the creator of the “Baddies with Business Podcast,” which she has turned into a whole community of “Baddies”. We talk about how social media helped lead to her business focus of supporting Black female entrepreneurs, the importance of being resourceful and testing out ideas, as well …

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1. Lee Allen, President of Canopy Realtor Association 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

19:09

As we launch our first episode of Getting Real With Rob, we are thrilled to feature Lee Allen, president of the Canopy Realtor Association. In his usual clever and insightful way, Lee -- arguably one of the most influential figures in real estate in Charlotte -- entertains as well as informs. Key issues are discussed about REBIC’s relevance in the …

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Running A Podcast Collective – Ona Oghogho 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

Ona Oghogho is the founder of Blk Pod Collective, Blk Pod Festival, and Adode Media. We talk about her journey creating 3 companies in 3 years, what it's like being the only Black person in the room, and the challenges finding the right employees for your company. Support Ona’s Businesses -> https://www.onaoghogho.com/ Stay updated and join our liv…

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Creating a Digital Health & Wellness Brand - Siri Chillara 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

Siri Chillara is the co-founder of the digital health and wellness brand, Juice. In this conversation we talk about the personal health journey that led to the creation of the company, the positives and negatives of working with family, and the challenges she’s had to face as an entrepreneur with multiple marginalized identities. Support Siri’s Bus…

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Perception vs. Reality 1:06:26

2y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It's story time! And I'm joined by DCP Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some interesting stories from back when I took over the SiriusXM Urban View channel. We dive into how the channel name changed from "The Power" to "Urban View", watching as the legendary B. Smith started developing Alzheimer's, losing GW …

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Starting A Philanthropy - Becky Margiotta 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

Becky Margiotta is the founder of The Social Change Agency, the host of “Unleashing Social Change Podcast”, and the author of “Impact with Integrity: Repairing the World Without Breaking Yourself”. Becky’s energy and passion as an activist are incredible, and I’m excited for you to hear our conversation about our shared passion for ending homelessn…

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