Impactful Leaders

Impactful Therapist : Adam Glendye

At The Pursuit, a group of experienced therapists have come together to offer best in class counseling services. We prioritize clinical theory, non-judgmental approaches, and effective interventions, treatment plans, and coping skills. We have therapists who specialize in different areas and we strive to find the best match for your unique needs. Our services cater to individuals, families, and organizations, including adolescents in high school. Our aim is to connect you with the specialist who can best address your concerns Connect with him on: www.thepursuitcounseling.com IG: @thepursuitcounseling FB: The Pursuit Counseling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090804946910&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Postive Impactful Leader: Tami Wilder

Positive Impact International, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves at-risk teens as a Safe Place Agency in the North Georgia region and serves children and youth through Artistic Programming at little or no cost utilizing creative and skilled volunteers.  Positive Impact’s vision is to be instrumental in helping homeless youth and pregnant teen moms, who are in unsafe situations or crisis, by providing them with immediate shelter through our Safe Place program whilst aiming to reunite them with their family and provide them with stronger family dynamics by offering mentoring and family therapy within our Positive Impact programs and offering life skills through our Transitional Living Program.  Positive Impact aims to educate over 140,000 children through the national program, Safe Place, this year through our partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools and other partner nonprofits and government agencies to help, protect, and serve the underserved children and families in our community. HISTORY Positive Impact International, Inc. started as a 501©3 organization in 2013 by providing life impacting social services including performing arts and sport programs to children and families throughout economically challenged communities across Metro Atlanta. Co-founders Tami and Linda Wilder, a mother-daughter team and Gwinnett residents, stepped up to lead the Gwinnett Safe Place program in 2016. Connect with them on: www.Thepositiveimpact.org facebook.com/positiveimpactinternational

Michael Crawford: "From the Mouse's House to the Penthouse"

Do you want to learn how to succeed in business outside of the US with other cultures?  Michael Crawford, former Disney executive and author of "From the Mouse's House to the Penthouse: What I Learned from Making Deals, Building Brands, and Running Businesses in Asia", joins us today as he shares his insights and experiences from working in one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the world.  In this episode, you'll hear stories, tips, and advice on how to navigate cultural differences, business etiquette, and market opportunities in Asia.  To pick up your copy visit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-the-mouses-house-to-the-penthouse-michael-crawford/1143357397

Melissa Ramirez: Impactful Young Professional

Melissa Ramirez is the Program Director of the Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) program. GYP is an initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce that exists to champion young professionals. Their mission is to Connect, grow and impact the young professionals of Gwinnett and the Metro-Atlanta area.  Connect with her on: gwinnettyoungprofessionals.com IG: @gwinnettyp

Joe Boyd Impactful Lawn Service Company Leader

Kemko is a family-owned business. Kemko was founded in 1981 by my father Mike Boyd who is now semi-retired. It is now run by Myself and my 2 brothers Tim and Rick who are also owner/members.  We are a chemical lawn company (meaning fertilizer, weed control etc,) that specializes in residential and commercial turfgrass.  We also provide services for pest control, mosquito, core aeration, and tree and shrub care. Best of Gwinnett 7 years in a row!