Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha Best, YMCA

10X Your Business Value, Reach Your Freedom Point Faster | Jenn Piper, Volare AI

Ep.20 If your business can’t run without you… it’s not an asset. “As soon as you walk out the door, so does your business intelligence.” Jazzy T sits down with Jennifer Piper of Volare AI to break down an unpopular truth: if you’re building a business that depends on your presence, your decisions, and your constant involvement… you have created a high-paying job—not a transferable asset. You didn’t start your business to work 60-hour weeks with nothing to show for it. With proven scaling experience and AI-powered insights, Volare AI helps uncover the hidden gaps holding you back—so you can finally step into the role of visionary, not overworked operator. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Define your freedom point (and why it matters from day one) ✔️ Measure your business value using a real health score ✔️ Understand why “10X” doesn’t mean what you think it does ✔️ Build systems that allow your business to scale—and eventually run without you 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS ✨ Stop Guessing Your Business Value Use Jenn’s assessment tool to calculate your business health score across leadership, recruiting, sales, marketing, financials, and productivity. ✨ 10X Is Based on Profit—Not Revenue Your valuation is tied to EBITDA (earnings before interest and taxes)—not top-line revenue. Your multiple depends on industry, systems, and risk. ✨ Your KPIs Should Lead to Freedom If your metrics don’t tell you how close you are to stepping away, you’re tracking the wrong numbers. RESOURCES 🔗 Connect with Jennifer Piper on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpiper-cepa/] 🔗 Visit Volare AI [https://volare.ai/] - Take the Business Health Assessment 🔗 Connect with Jazzy T on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazzytonair/] Learn more about Podcast Advertising | JazzCast Pros [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/advertise] Chapters: 00:00:00 Build a Business That Doesn’t Depend on You 00:06:02 How to Increase Your Business Value with a Health Score 00:08:04 Why Business Assessments Feel Scary (and Why You Need One) 00:09:41 Systems & SOPs for Creative Entrepreneurs 00:12:39 Turning Your Business into a Transferable Asset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Public Speaking Pro Tips with Candice Kellogg

“There’s no transformation without transparency.” That's why I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey into public speaking. Ep. 19 Elevating Enterprise, I'm flipped from interviewer to student when Candice Kellogg, Master Trainer with Dale Carnegie, turns our interview into a live coaching session at the Women Empowering Women Conference. No notes. No prep. Just my experience. And in that moment, I realized what so many of us struggle with: Confidence in private doesn’t always translate to confidence in public. Candace walks me (and you) through how to speak with authority—without hiding behind a script—and proves that your lived experience is more than enough. 🎤 The 3 Essentials of Public Speaking 1. You must earn the right to speak 2. You must be excited about your message 3. You must be eager to share the value 🔗 Resources: * Connect with Candice Kellogg | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicekellogg/] * Learn more about Dale Carnegie [https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/dale-carnegie-training?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=VIN%20-%20Brand&utm_content=Brand%20-%20Main%20-%20Phrase&utm_term=dale%20carnegie&msclkid=bbac40b6e2a31c3b09f72961280d0b2e]public speaking training * 🎤 Podcast Movement Conference: https://podcastmovement.com [https://podcastmovement.com] Ready to use your voice as a business asset? Start as a guest, advertiser, or launch your own show with JazzCast Pros. 👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠Jazzy T Williams ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazzytonair/] 🌐 Visit: ⁠https://jazzcastpros.com⁠ [https://jazzcastpros.com] Subscribe, share, and send this to someone who needs the push. Chapters: 00:00:00 – The Broadcaster's Fear of Public Speaking 00:01:34 – Meet Candice Kellogg (Dale Carnegie Master Trainer) 00:02:04 – Purpose vs Position: Aligning Your Work 00:04:32 – “No Transformation Without Transparency” 00:05:09 – The Coaching Begins 00:06:43 – Speaking Without My Notes 00:07:06 – Podcasting vs Broadcasting 00:08:48 – The Power of One Clear Message 00:09:27 – The Breakthrough: I Just Gave a Talk?! 00:10:54 – “You’re Ready Right Now” 00:11:39 – My 3 Takeaways to Elevate Your Enterprise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha Best, YMCA

Ep. 18 Event sponsorship can be transactional or transformational. At the Women Empowering Women Conference, the presenting sponsor the YMCA did more than put their name on the event. They brought their team, created space for growth, and treated this experience as an extension of their leadership development strategy. In this live conversation, Chief People & Culture Officer Taletha Best breaks down how the Y builds culture from the inside out—through employee engagement, leadership development, and real community connection. Because strong organizations don’t just invest in marketing, they invest in their people. 🎯 Key Takeaways: * The difference between sponsorship and active investment * The evolution of the YMCA—from the Young Men’s Christian Association to an inclusive organization serving the unique needs of each community. * Why putting your team in the right rooms accelerates growth * How culture drives long-term impact Hear more from our Women's Empowerment Series 5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith | Podcasts [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/elevatingenterprise/episode/19ec731f/5-step-cycle-for-organizational-change-management-or-jacqueline-phichith] Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman | Podcasts [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/elevatingenterprise/episode/c52a7d08/why-45-more-women-work-in-construction-or-jenna-tatar-riedman] Soundbites + Highlights | Media Training from Women Empowering Women | Podcasts [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/highvibetabletalkspodcast/episode/2d5bde08/soundbites-highlights-or-media-training-from-women-empowering-women] 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here [https://www.greaterrochesterchamber.com/programs-events/signature-events/women-empowering-women-conference/] Chapters: 00:00 Sponsorship vs Just Visibility 00:45 Meet Taletha Best, YMCA Chief People & Culture Officer 01:20 What “People & Culture” Really Means 02:15 Leadership, Engagement & DEI in Action 03:15 What Does YMCA Stand For? 5:00 Serving Neighborhood Needs 6:00 Why the YMCA Sponsors Women Empowering Women 7:00 Filling Your Team’s Cup vs Just Expecting Output 8:00 Conference Takeaways: Growth, Failure & Mindset 9:00 “You Haven’t Failed If You’re Not Done” 9:30 Final Thoughts + What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith

You bought the system. You held the meeting with your team. So why isn’t anything changing? Ep. 17 Jazzy T sits down with Jacqueline Phichith to break down the real reason change fails inside organizations, and it has nothing to do with the technology. It’s about where people get stuck. Jacqueline introduces the ADKAR framework, a simple but powerful way to understand how people actually move through change. * Awareness – You know the change is happening * Desire – You actually want to engage with it * Knowledge – You understand how to use it * Ability – You can apply it in real life * Reinforcement – It becomes part of how you work This conversation will help you identify exactly where the breakdown is—and how to move people forward with clarity, not frustration. 🌐 Resources: Jacqueline Phichith, Communications & Change Leadership | CCMP, 📍 CooperCompanies, Rochester, NY 🔗 LinkedIn: Jacqueline Phichith | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinephichith/] Hear more from our Women's Empowerment Series Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman | Podcasts [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/elevatingenterprise/episode/c52a7d08/why-45-more-women-work-in-construction-or-jenna-tatar-riedman] 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here [https://www.greaterrochesterchamber.com/programs-events/signature-events/women-empowering-women-conference/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman

"Development isn't just about building buildings. It's about shaping how people experience their environments and their communities." — Jenna Tatar In this kickoff episode of our Women’s Empowerment Series, Jazzy T sits down with Jenna Tatar, Operational Excellence Manager at Riedman [https://www.visitrochester.com/listing/riedman/6463/], to unpack why now is the time for women to step into real estate development. 🔑 Key Takeaways: * The pay gap is shrinking in the real estate development industry. * There's a 45% increase in women's participation in construction over the last decade * How operational roles translate vision into real-world impact * Media training from JazzCast Pros helps you practice your voice, refine your message, and show up confidently in high-stakes rooms 🎧 Listen to High Vibe Table Talks ep 142 [https://www.jazzcastpros.com/highvibetabletalkspodcast/episode/2d5bde08/soundbites-highlights-or-media-training-from-women-empowering-women] with Merchon and Jazzy T for our biggest takeaways from the sold-out Women Empowering Women Conference—including behind-the-scenes media training moments. 🌐 Resources: 👩🏽‍💼 Jenna Tatar, Operational Excellence Manager, Riedman 📍 45 East Ave, Rochester, NY 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-tatar-pmp-1630875/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-tatar-pmp-1630875/] 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here [https://www.greaterrochesterchamber.com/programs-events/signature-events/women-empowering-women-conference/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]